Bilingual (Spanish/English) Victim Advocate
Philadelphia Children's Alliance
The Alliance is currently seeking a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Victim Services Family Advocate, to coordinate services to the families and children that come to the agency during and after the child abuse investigation.
Experience with child welfare or advocacy recommended
Community Organizer
UnFRACK the DNC
The UnFrack the DNC Organizer will work with Food & Water Watch's communications, online outreach, and organizing teams and with our partners to move forward the plan. This position will also be responsible for logistics and implementation of UnFrack the DNC and related lead-up tactics, for instance bottom-lining things like transportation and housing. This position will also hold grassroots mobilization responsibilities, helping us to develop the grassroots infrastructure necessary to mobilize thousands. The UnFrack the DNC Organizer will work out of our office in Center City Philadelphia.
Union Campaign Researcher
UNITE HERE Research
Our research teams conduct industry, corporate, real estate and political research and analysis to develop and carry out campaigns focused on winning economic justice for low wage, primarily immigrant hospitality workers. Our campaigns organize non-union workers and secure improved standards for existing union members in the food service, gaming and casino, and hotel industries.
Public Policy Intern
The United Way
The intern will provide support to initiatives, such as writing, researching and tracking legislative matters on a city, state and federal level. This internship will provide a valuable opportunity to experience firsthand and contribute directly to United Way on issues and programs that have a positive impact on our community while gaining a valuable educational experience.
External Affairs Internship
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
The External Affairs Intern will assist the department in implementing communications and legislative strategies concerning reproductive rights, family planning, abortion, the Affordable Care Act, and sexuality education. The Intern will also assist in coordinating PPSP's network of volunteers, processing new volunteers into our system, and organizing grassroots activities to support PPSP's legislative and electoral priorities.
Community Resources Manager
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
The Community Resources Manager works with, volunteers, agency staff, Planned Parenthood supporters, and community members to help meet external affairs department goals, including increasing Planned Parenthood's visibility promoting our issues and services, and broadening our advocacy base. This position manages PPSP's entire volunteer program and promotes volunteerism through effective recruitment, screening, training and placement of volunteers. This position also supervises the grassroots organizing staff and assists in planning community outreach, including some campaign work through our adjunct electoral organization.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
PHENND: Find a PHENominal Opportunity
AmeriCorps
Opportunities
The
Next Steps AmeriCorps Program recognizes, trains, and supports
low-income students by engaging them in service and mentoring.
Seventy selected students will pledge to complete 300 hours of
service each in one calendar year, and, in exchange for that
commitment, will receive leadership training, support from the
campus, PHENND and fellow members, and participate in ongoing
supervision and reflection activities.
AmeriCorps
Education Award of $1,212.44 upon completion of 300 hours. Work-Study
students may also use their work-study funds as a regular stipend
during the program.
Check
out this awesome Prezi that will let you know all about the program!
Application
Link:
VISTA:
Volunteer In Service To America
AmeriCorps
VISTA is a national program first implemented by President Kennedy
that helps to fight poverty in America. Today,
more than 46 million Americans live in poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA taps
the skills, talents and passion of more than 7,000 Americans annually
to support community efforts to overcome poverty.
PHENND
is seeking an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader for a late July (or as soon as
possible thereafter) start date.
The
VISTA leader should have strong skills and experience with/in the
following areas:
- Staff and volunteer management
- Written and verbal communication
- Conflict resolution and stress management
- Philadelphia public schools and AmeriCorps VISTA
- Qualitative and quantitative data management
Help
your community and apply today!
Application
Link:
NonProfit
Opportunities
The
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Do
you dream of hiking from Philadelphia to Miami? How about just a
lovely hike in Philadelphia's beautiful surrounding areas? This is
exactly what The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy aims to accomplish by
creating a nationwide network of public trails on old rail lines.
The
Manager of Trail Development will work in the northeast region,
focusing primarily on the New Jersey/Philadelphia region. This
position is located in Metro Camden.
Drexel
University, School of Public Health
Did
you go to Drexel? Did you get a master's degree in Public Health or
similar? Then this is the position you were born to have on your
life's journey!
Drexel
University's School of Public Health seeks a full-time individual who
enjoys extensive interaction with students and external partners as
well as a passion for administration. The position comes with the
responsibility for developing and maintaining partnerships between
the Drexel University School of Public Health and external public
health organizations to identify and manage practical experience for
students, identify employment opportunities for graduates, and
identify training and educational opportunities for external
partners.
Make
your alma-mater even better than it already is. Add to the Drexel
experience!
PeaceCorps
Opportunities
The
Peace Corps has been a leader in international development and
citizen diplomacy for more than 50 years across more than 140
countries. In an increasingly interdependent world, we tackle
challenges that know no borders—such as climate change, pandemic
disease, food security, and gender equality and empowerment. Although
times have changed since the Peace Corps' founding in 1961, the
agency's mission—to promote world peace and friendship—has not.
Today, the Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in
collaboration with partner organizations and using cutting-edge
technologies and well-tested best practices to enhance impact.
Our
nearly 220,000 current and returned Volunteers know that the Peace
Corps changes lives—both their own and the lives of people in
communities around the world. They learn about leadership, ingenuity,
self-reliance, and relationship building and become global citizens.
Peace Corps Volunteers reflect the very best of humanity, innovation
and aspiration for a better tomorrow. When they return home, they
share their stories and experiences and give back to their own
communities, helping to strengthen international ties and increase
our global competitiveness.
Examples of PeaceCorps placements include:
Health Education in Moldova
Youth Development in Costa Rica
Agricultural Extension in Togo
Teaching in Burkina Faso
NGO Advising in Kosovo
There are so many more opportunities with the PeaceCorps! Check it out today!
Learn More:
Reach out to a Recruiter:
Search Programs:
Monday, July 6, 2015
Idealist: Find a Local Philadelphia Job Perfect For You
Program Coordinator
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (PAL)
PAL has been carrying out its mission of "Cops Helping Kids" since 1947. Through PAL, Philadelphia police officers, supported by civilians and volunteers, offer sports and other programs to youth in 18 centers in some of the city's highest crime and lowest income neighborhoods. These centers are safe havens, offering a variety of programs and other events to attract, engage, and develop more than 17,000 Philadelphia youth.
The Program Coordinator position is a full-time position responsible for the planning and implementation of various activities at PAL, including on-going, seasonal, and annual educational, recreational and cultural programs and events. The Program Coordinator supports the successful delivery of programs across PAL centers and works closely with PAL Center Directors and center-based support staff. This position reports to the Director of Programs and Education.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
1-2 Years Experience with out-of-school programs or youth development programs
Outreach Coordinator
Old First Reformed United Church of Christ
The role of the Outreach Coordinator at Old First Reformed Church, located in Old City Philadelphia, is to coordinate the church's outreach ministries. These include: Urban Service Camp experiences for various groups of young people; the Food & Clothing Cupboard that provides breakfast and clothing assistance to 80 people on Saturday mornings throughout the year; and the Homeless Shelter for 30 men that operates from November through April each year. The Outreach Coordinator also serves as a source of guidance to the group of church members who are responsible for planning and assessing the church's outreach programs. The Outreach Coordinator reports to the pastor of the church and coordinates the church's outreach programs with the church administrator.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
Experience with service program that serve the urban poor
Communications Associate
Women Against Abuse
Great local nonprofit opportunity, helping with public relations, social media, and other communications tasks.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree (In PR, English, Communications, or related field)
Social Media Experience
GED Instructor
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
GED Instructor for the Employment and Workforce Service Division. Congreso's Adult Education department provides GED instruction for out of school youth from ages 17 to 21 and adults in the areas of Education, Employment, and Empowerment. The GED Instructor position is a key component of the educational portion of the program and plays an important role in student success at Congreso. The Instructor will partner with the case management and E3 Center teams to deliver comprehensive GED and College readiness curriculum and projects in a variety of academic and supplemental subjects. In addition to developing and delivering classroom instruction, this position assumes a role in areas such as instruction related data entry, student-internship support, team planning meetings, student case consultations, facilitating new-student orientations, and planning/chaperoning field trips and events.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
2-3 Years Education Field Experience
English & Spanish Language Fluency
TABE Administration Certificate
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia (PAL)
PAL has been carrying out its mission of "Cops Helping Kids" since 1947. Through PAL, Philadelphia police officers, supported by civilians and volunteers, offer sports and other programs to youth in 18 centers in some of the city's highest crime and lowest income neighborhoods. These centers are safe havens, offering a variety of programs and other events to attract, engage, and develop more than 17,000 Philadelphia youth.
The Program Coordinator position is a full-time position responsible for the planning and implementation of various activities at PAL, including on-going, seasonal, and annual educational, recreational and cultural programs and events. The Program Coordinator supports the successful delivery of programs across PAL centers and works closely with PAL Center Directors and center-based support staff. This position reports to the Director of Programs and Education.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
1-2 Years Experience with out-of-school programs or youth development programs
Outreach Coordinator
Old First Reformed United Church of Christ
The role of the Outreach Coordinator at Old First Reformed Church, located in Old City Philadelphia, is to coordinate the church's outreach ministries. These include: Urban Service Camp experiences for various groups of young people; the Food & Clothing Cupboard that provides breakfast and clothing assistance to 80 people on Saturday mornings throughout the year; and the Homeless Shelter for 30 men that operates from November through April each year. The Outreach Coordinator also serves as a source of guidance to the group of church members who are responsible for planning and assessing the church's outreach programs. The Outreach Coordinator reports to the pastor of the church and coordinates the church's outreach programs with the church administrator.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
Experience with service program that serve the urban poor
Communications Associate
Women Against Abuse
Great local nonprofit opportunity, helping with public relations, social media, and other communications tasks.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree (In PR, English, Communications, or related field)
Social Media Experience
GED Instructor
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
GED Instructor for the Employment and Workforce Service Division. Congreso's Adult Education department provides GED instruction for out of school youth from ages 17 to 21 and adults in the areas of Education, Employment, and Empowerment. The GED Instructor position is a key component of the educational portion of the program and plays an important role in student success at Congreso. The Instructor will partner with the case management and E3 Center teams to deliver comprehensive GED and College readiness curriculum and projects in a variety of academic and supplemental subjects. In addition to developing and delivering classroom instruction, this position assumes a role in areas such as instruction related data entry, student-internship support, team planning meetings, student case consultations, facilitating new-student orientations, and planning/chaperoning field trips and events.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree
2-3 Years Education Field Experience
English & Spanish Language Fluency
TABE Administration Certificate
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Internship/COOP Opportunity
Intern, Member Affairs and Global Communications (MAGC)
The SEEP Network - Rosslyn, VA
The SEEP Network is seeking a highly detail-oriented, organized individual to assist SEEP’s Member Affairs and Global Communications team. The Member Affairs and Global Communications Intern will assist with SEEP’s event planning, membership processes, organizational communication and marketing, web development, and social media, with a focus on SEEP’s 2015 Annual Conference in September. As this position requires a lot of interaction with conference attendees and SEEP members, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proactive in identifying and dealing with all conference-related issues surrounding attendees.This position is temporary, full-time paid. The position runs early July through mid-October.
Qualifications:
The SEEP Network - Rosslyn, VA
The SEEP Network is seeking a highly detail-oriented, organized individual to assist SEEP’s Member Affairs and Global Communications team. The Member Affairs and Global Communications Intern will assist with SEEP’s event planning, membership processes, organizational communication and marketing, web development, and social media, with a focus on SEEP’s 2015 Annual Conference in September. As this position requires a lot of interaction with conference attendees and SEEP members, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be proactive in identifying and dealing with all conference-related issues surrounding attendees.This position is temporary, full-time paid. The position runs early July through mid-October.
Qualifications:
- University degree in progress; completion preferred
- Mist be highly organized and attentive to detail
- Must be willing and able to learn quickly
- High degree of familiarity with Microsoft Suite, particularity Excel
- Able to manage multiple tasks and short deadlines
- Demonstrated event planning and logistical experience
- Some experience with online registration systems
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Spanish or French language proficiency is a plus
- HTML and Adobe suite skills are a plus, not required
- Experience managing brand social media is a plus, not required
- Proven ability to reach out to a diverse constituency, preferably in global context
- Sense of humor and high level of professional diplomacy
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Idealist.org Job Postings: Find the 'Ideal' Job For You
Coach Across America Coach - Americorps Member
Police Athletic League
Remember going to the PAL growing up to play basketball, hang with friends, or get homework help? You can become a part of helping kids have the same awesome experience you did! As a CAA coach, you'll be working with a sports-based youth development organization to bring sports to children who need them the most.
Executive Assistant
Friends of the Wissahickon
The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 and seeks an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director support our mission "to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein."
Impact Director
CityYear
City Year Philadelphia is seeking an Impact Director, who is responsible for the overall management of daily programmatic operations and achievement of impact outcomes. In partnership with two fellow Impact Directors, the Impact Director supervises Impact Managers, who directly lead AmeriCorps members in achieving impact goals.
Police Athletic League
Remember going to the PAL growing up to play basketball, hang with friends, or get homework help? You can become a part of helping kids have the same awesome experience you did! As a CAA coach, you'll be working with a sports-based youth development organization to bring sports to children who need them the most.
Executive Assistant
Friends of the Wissahickon
The Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 and seeks an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director support our mission "to preserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein."
Impact Director
CityYear
City Year Philadelphia is seeking an Impact Director, who is responsible for the overall management of daily programmatic operations and achievement of impact outcomes. In partnership with two fellow Impact Directors, the Impact Director supervises Impact Managers, who directly lead AmeriCorps members in achieving impact goals.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
PHENND Weekly Blast!
Weekly PHENND Email Blast!
PHENND Events/Activities
Next Steps AmeriCorps Program
WANT TO DO COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK STUDY? Want to earn an Education Award ? Want to be part of AmeriCorps? The Next Steps AmeriCorps program is a youth leadership development initiative that partners...
Mentors available for college freshmen
NEED A MENTOR? NEED HELP SURVIVING THE FIRST YEAR IN COLLEGE? Rising college freshmen have the opportunity to be mentored individually by upperclassmen through the Next Steps AmeriCorps Program. The...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Investigating the School to Prison Pipeline
Thursday, May 28 – Go Directly to Jail, Do Not Pass, Do Not Collect Your Diploma: Investigating the School to Prison Pipeline 6 – 8 pm Repair the World Workshop, 4029 Market St Our...
Building a Successful Marketing Program
Every day, nonprofits face challenges that come from an ever-increasing number of organizations, creating greater competition for attention and for shrinking dollars. Marketing is key to...
Guide to Finding & Getting Grants
Get a jump on the grant submission season with this class that takes you through all the steps you need to be able to craft a targeted grant proposal. In addition, discussion will include funding...
Introduction to the WELL Building Standard
Lunch-and-Learn Webinar “Introduction to the WELL Building Standard” Thursday, May 14, 2015 – 12:30 – 1:30 PMThe Introduction to the WELL Building Standard presentation...
Outdoor Sustainability Fair
West Laurel Hill and SBN present: An Outdoor Sustainability Fair Saturday, June 6, 2015, 1 – 4 PM Nature’s Sanctuary 215 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA Join West Laurel Hill and the...
New Resources
Providing Healthy Futures for Former Foster Youth
Effective since January, 2014, a provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) made former foster youth eligible for Medicaid coverage until age 26, regardless of their income, as long as they were in...
Film Glen’s Village available online
Watch ‘Glen’s Village,’ a film about childhood trauma, in its entirety The Notebook, in collaboration with 5th Borough Films, has produced a 30-minute documentary about the challenging path...
New Report: Sustaining the Career Advancement Academies
Career Advancement Academies (CAAs) target under-prepared California young adults (ages 18-30), whose low basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics shut them out of high-wage jobs, and help...
Principles for Redesigning State Financial Aid
States award more than $11 billion in financial aid annually, and redesigning state aid programs could better address changing student demographics, emerging educational delivery models, and shifting...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Grants Specialist, American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Grants Specialist to work in our Philadelphia, PA, location, covering our entire Eastern PA Region. Job Summary: For the Eastern PA Region, the Grants...
Assistant Director, Community Service, Lehigh University
The Assistant Director for Community Service works in conjunction with the Director for Community Service in coordinating volunteer opportunities for the Lehigh community. This person is responsible...
Playworks Corps Member, Playworks
Playworks is the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s physical and emotional health. Playworks currently serves more than 900 schools in 23 cities, and...
Loan Officer, Entrepreneur Works
THE ORGANIZATION: Entrepreneur Works Fund is a non-profit, certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on growing small businesses and creating jobs in the Philadelphia...
Fellowship Opportunities
Eli Segal Fellowship for AmeriCorps Alums
Eli Segal Fellowship The Eli Segal Fellowship is a highly competitive and prestigious fellowship for one AmeriCorps alum. This fellowship provides emerging leaders with an unparalleled opportunity to...
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School - AmeriCorps Community Projects Coordinator Position
The AmeriCorps Community Projects Coordinator serves a 12-month term (August 12, 2015 to August 5, 2016) at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th-Grade-only, diploma-granting high school for high-school dropouts ages 18 to 21.
Background
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a 12th-Grade-only charter school for young adults between the ages of 18 and 21 who have dropped out of high school. Programmatically, the School spans two years. During the first year, approximately 220 students alternate between six-week sessions of academic instruction and one of an array of vocational-training programs, including building trades, business administration, child development and healthcare. The students earn a competency-based high-school diploma, work toward a certification in their chosen vocational area, and serve as part-time AmeriCorps Members. In the second year, the new graduates receive organizational support as they pursue their postsecondary goals.
Job Description
Full-time AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinatorsat YouthBuild Philadelphia will have the opportunity to foster civic responsibility among our students, strengthen our community, and work closely with our partner organizations. This position is housed within the Student Life Department which serves as the hub of YouthBuild Philadelphia's school climate and culture. With the support of a team of individuals, this position will have development, management and facilitation of physical community service and service learning. The responsibilities of mentoring and extracurricular activities along with supporting other program areas in the efficacy of service accompany this position.
This is a full-time year-long service position paid through a bi-weekly living allowance AmeriCorps stipend of $500.00. Regular hours will be approximately 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. However, please note that some irregular hours are expected for this position as events demand. Upon completion of the year-long service term, incumbents will be awarded an educational award as well.
AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinators at YouthBuild Philadelphia perform the following duties:
- Coordinate the community-service efforts for the entire student body through classroom-based service-learning courses
Facilitate a service-learning course focused on social justice issues that affect residents of Philadelphia, and expose students to community organizations working on these issuesWork alongside and support students performing service while on their vocational rotation
Coordinate Saturday service opportunities for students by partnering with outside organizations and designing original projectsPlan school-wide, service events like MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Day of Service, AmeriCorps Launch and AmeriCorps Week
Coordinate Saturday service opportunities for students by partnering with outside organizations and designing original projectsPlan school-wide, service events like MLK Day of Service, 9/11 Day of Service, AmeriCorps Launch and AmeriCorps Week
- Support the school's Saturday-School academic-enhancement program
- Regularly facilitate extra-curricular and student-engagement activities
- Support the overall climate and culture of the School, including but not limited to, the utilization of restorative-practices for disciplining students, positive youth development practices and leadership development
- Serve as mentor to five or six students
- Tutor students through in-classroom support and after school on a rotating basis
- Run student leadership groups focusing on student government and peer mediation
- Plan student events, such as picnics, dances, and prom
- Support students in post-secondary planning and placements
Requirements
- Ability to serve full 12-month term of service from August 12, 2015 to August 5, 2016
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree
- Have a strong desire to provide needed educational, technological, or community services to an underserved community
- Have initiative, flexibility and motivation
- Have a good understanding of the myriad of challenges facing inner-city students.
- Creativity in developing strategies that lead to students' success;
- Respect for the intelligence and experiences of young adults;
- Strong commitment to helping young adults succeed in reorienting their lives, nurturing their leadership skills, and enabling them to make a difference in their community
- High level of professionalism and customer-service skills;
Ideal candidates for these positions must be motivated self-starters with the ability to be flexible and work well with a team. A desire to work with high-need, low-income students is crucial. Candidates should also have excellent interpersonal, facilitation, conflict resolution, and organization skills. Candidates must have the ability and willingness to do occasional physical labor including: lifting, carrying, cleaning, painting, etc.
Qualified candidates of all skill-levels are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for all successful candidates.
Benefits
- A living allowance of $13,000 for the one-year term
- Reimbursement of monthly premiums for your individual medical/health insurance policy, up to $100.00 per month
- 15 personal days, plus week-long Winter and Spring Breaks, as well as School Holidays
- Members are requested NOT to use personals days in critical August-September and May-June periods
- Childcare coverage (if applicable)
- Loan forbearance with interest-accrual payment, and
- An education award of about $5,550 upon completion of the full term of service (the exact amount of the award is tied to the amount of Pell Grants, which has yet to be determined).
Monday, May 4, 2015
Idealist.org Internship Listings: Find Your 'Ideal' Internship
Drueding Center, a transitonal home for young women and their children, is seeking a social media intern to use Facebook & Twitter, research & blog articles, etc to share what we do. This is an unpaid internship.
Time Committment: 5-10 hours per week
Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
- Understanding of social media platforms
- Excellant written and oral communication skills
We connect local high schoolers with college student mentors, who help them develop the “social know-how” skills necessary to succeed in the college application process, and ultimately, college itself. We believe in empowering students to take ownership of their post-secondary journeys.
MMP is looking for interns to assist in production or post-production for a series of documentary shorts profiling local community leaders, to be released in the fall of 2015. Interns will work with a team of MMP producers as well as local labor, student and community groups, and will gain experience filming and editing a social justice documentary.
We are looking for interns with video production experience who want to work collaboratively and use their skills in the service of social change. We are a small organization and interns will have many opportunities to learn new skills. Qualified applicants must have experience or interest in community organizing, and at least 1 year of experience editing in Final Cut Pro and operating professional or prosumer digital cameras.
Internship Responsibilities
- Assist in documentary field shoots
- Transcribe interviews and review footage for editors
- Provide responsive coverage for developing stories related to local community organizing
- Edit short documentary style video stories on a 2-3 week turnaround basis
- Conduct field shoots to build MMP file footage collection
- Assist with media archiving and equipment maintenance
- Provide logistical support for MMP events and trainings as needed
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Final Cut Pro X
- Experience editing video in documentary, news or narrative formats
- Proficiency as a camera operator, including experience in field documentation
- An interest in grassroots and community organizing, particularly with a focus on poor and working people's movements.
Hours and Compensation
This is an unpaid position, however interns can receive academic credit or work-study payment as appropriate. Schedule and start dates are flexible, but interns must be available either Wednesdays or Fridays and commit a minimum of 8 hours per week between for three months between May and September.
Idealist.org Job Listings: Find Your "Ideal' Job
The Financial Opportunity Corps VISTA will work at Clarifi, a 49 year old nonprofit leader in helping individuals improve financial capability. The VISTA will manage a financial coaching program, called Clarifi Coach, to provide long-term and episodic support to Clarifi clients in under-resourced communities as they create and pursue realistic financial goals and practice new financial skills. The VISTA will work within low-income communities to form better money habits which, ultimately, will increase financial knowledge, confidence, and sustainability. The VISTA will also engage volunteers to support the coaching provision in order to increase the program's long-term sustainability and recruit and engage members of the community to become clients of the financial coaching program. The position reports to Clarifi's Senior Manager of Program Development.
The position is based in center city Philadelphia with some regional and national travel for training.
RESPONSIBILITIES: •Participate in training and orientation, both local and national, as required, including: Train the Trainer Financial Coaching program, Points of Light and CNCS training programs •Expand local financial coaching programs using provided curriculum •Recruit and train volunteers and volunteer leaders, including residents of the surrounding neighborhood, to serve as financial coaches •Integrate efforts with local VITA tax preparation sites and other programs working to help people find economic opportunities •Build relationships with the local community and attempt to engage community members as participants •Create processes and systems to ensure long-term sustainability •Equip local volunteers with the knowledge and training to lead the program after VISTA's placement in the neighborhood ends •Establish an advisory council, or work with an existing group, of service beneficiaries to guide the program's approach, outreach efforts, and supplemental programs •Track relevant data regarding outputs and outcomes and make assessments of clients' progress toward reaching their financial goals •Submit monthly and quarterly reports to Points of Light as required •Engage in any National Days of Service, including MLK Day of Service and National AmeriCorps Week •Submit a minimum of one blog post regarding work experiences •Participate in periodic meetings as requested •Perform other duties as assigned
SKILLS: •Ability to work full-time from August 2015 thru August 2016 •Self-motivation, with strong time-management skills •Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and verbal communications •Dynamic, committed personality with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for supporting people with low incomes to build greater financial stability •Comfort in taking initiative; ability to collaborate effectively while staying focused and multi-tasking •Attention to detail and production of quality work, along with an ability to work quickly and under pressure •Ability to work a flexible schedule and non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, required •Computer literacy, including the ability to use the internet and e-mail, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs required
EXPERIENCE: Preferred, but not required: •Experience with a nonprofit organization as an employee or volunteer •Volunteer management skills •Project or program management skills •Public speaking or training experience
The Grants Manager is responsible for executing the coordination of all grant writing and grant based communications for Kids Smiles. The Grants Manager will play a role in supporting the development of fundraising proposals. S/He will have the ability to work independently; and collaboratively with all levels of management within the organization. S/He must be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of a dynamic organization.
Ensure that grant proposals move expeditiously through the proposal development process; focusing on timeliness, quality, consistency, and compliance of grants processing. Manage existing grants by: tracking grants; developing internal reporting systems; writing reports; maintaining excellent historical records; working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.
International Student Volunteers is the world's largest volunteer and educational adventure travel program for students. We continue to significantly and positively change our world through meaningful, sustainable volunteer initiatives.
We are looking for independent and enthusiastic people to join our team of campus recruitment and marketing staff in specific regions all over North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. You should be able to work independently, excite a crowd, and be motivated to top the sales charts. You should be driven by weekly targets to reach or surpass set goals. There are full-time temporary and full-time permanent marketing positions available for successful candidates.
ISV will provide an intensive 12 day formal training session in August 2015 in California, where you will learn ISV's proven marketing techniques. Recruiters who successfully pass the 12 day formal training session will then embark on an exciting 10-12 week recruiting period as an independent contractor, during which time you will be visiting a different university campus each week (most likely with a partner), promoting the ISV program and making sales presentations to interested students about volunteer and travel opportunities. Recruiters earn a generous commission plus expense reimbursements during the 10-12 week recruiting period.
The most successful Recruiters will be invited back to California for Regional Marketing Director training, which is a permanent, full-time salary plus commission position with the possibility of working in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other global destinations. High earning potential.
About FIRE
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational foundation devoted to defending free speech, individual liberty, religious freedom, freedom of conscience, legal equality, due process, and academic freedom on our nation's campuses. Please visit thefire.org to gain more of a sense of our work and identity.
Working at FIRE
Situated in the Old City section of Philadelphia, next to Independence Hall, FIRE offers a relaxed yet lively working environment with a staff committed to defending student and faculty rights on college campuses across the country. FIRE's working environment promotes a culture where the program associate will receive a well-rounded experience that familiarizes the individual not only with FIRE's activities, but also with the philosophical and legal foundations of FIRE's work.
Position Description
FIRE is seeking an energetic program associate who will assist with the coordination of FIRE's campus outreach programs. These duties include:
- Recruiting students and faculty members to FIRE's Student Network through conferences, social events, direct outreach, and social media;
- Maintaining and engaging FIRE's campus contacts in FIRE's database system;
- Creating web content to promote FIRE's student and faculty programs, including emails, newsletters, web pages, blog posts, and social media copy;
- Assisting with oversight of FIRE's Summer Internship Program for undergraduate students;
- Planning FIRE's annual student summer conference and regional workshops;
- Organizing, promoting, and overseeing FIRE's annual high school essay contest;
- Assisting with oversight of FIRE's Speakers Bureau;
- Assisting with FIRE's Guides to Students Rights program; and
- Engaging with students to advance FIRE's mission.
Additionally, this position will perform other support functions for the day-to-day operation of FIRE. Working collaboratively with other staff members on specialized projects will also be required.
This position involves a moderate amount of travel, approximately four weeks per year. Occasional work on weekends and evenings should be expected, particularly for FIRE's annual summer conference and to represent FIRE at conferences in the fall and spring.
FIRE prefers the start date for this position to be early July. A specific date is negotiable.
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have a good work ethic, be a self-starter, and have the ability to work independently. Most importantly, the candidate must demonstrate a passion for FIRE's mission and an ability to articulate that passion in a way that will make others enthusiastic about our cause. A candidate must also be able to demonstrate:
- An eye for detail and a drive for perfection when executing job functions;
- An ability to exercise sound judgment;
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- An ability to manage challenging and fast-paced situations;
- Exemplary planning and organizational skills;
- Strong copy editing skills;
- An ability to handle dynamic, challenging situations; and
- An understanding of social media and knowledge of how to use different platforms for advocacy.
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of FIRE's mission and a willingness to advocate for that mission. In addition, candidates must demonstrate superior computer proficiency. Candidates must posses a four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
Previous work experience is not required, but is preferred. Candidates with previous applicable work experience will be given priority. However, full and complete consideration will be given to all exceptional applicants.
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