Summer Office Associate for Volunteer Management (SOAVM)
Summer Program 2012 Job Description: Summer Office Associate for Volunteer Management (SOAVM) Overview Providence Summerbridge has a dual mission: to create pathways to college for low-income, academically motivated middle school students in Providence Public Schools, and to encourage talented high school and college students to pursue careers in education. Each summer, we hire a Summer Office Associate for Volunteer Management to manage summer volunteer and fellows programs, assist in maintaining program operations and planning special events. Responsibilities: ● Make a full-time commitment to Providence Summerbridge (7:30am-5pm, M-F, and some evenings) from June 19th, 2012 - August 16th, 2012. During that time, attend Office Training, Meals Training, Volunteer H.S. Program Training, Summer Program and Wrap-up Week. ● Manage and evaluate program volunteers ○ Orient and manage program volunteers schedules ○ Organize and oversee volunteer project completion Manage meal distribution and documentation ● ● Assist in the planning of special events by delegating and managing volunteers on specific tasks, including: ○ Family and Alumni Day ○ College Day ○ Pool Day ○ Parent-Teacher Conferences ○ Cluster Events ● Carry out general office tasks, like: copying, faxing, filing, answering phones, etc. ● Complete Office Staff program evaluation ● Attend office meetings regularly and all staff meetings daily. ● Take initiative, be on time and request one-on-one support from Summer Operations Director as needed. Qualifications The ideal candidate for this position is a college student who supports the Providence Summerbridge mission and is interested in non-profit management, volunteer management and/or service-learning. Other qualifications include: • An ability to thrive in a small, fast-paced non-profit environment that values collaboration and Summerbridge Spirit • Excellent writing, organization, and technology skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
Summer Program 2012 Job Description: Summer Office Associate for Volunteer Management (SOAVM) •Experience setting and enforcing expectations, managing and motivating others. • Prior Summerbridge/Breakthrough experience is welcomed but not required. Supervision / Compensation: The SOAVM will receive a $1,000 stipend, paid on a biweekly basis. The SOAVM reports directly to the Summer Operations Director and works closely with the Summer Office Associate for Program Logistics. Application Process Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to Summer Operations Director, John Serpas, ([email protected]) by April 6th. S/he should include the position s/he is applying for in the subject line of the email.
Summer Program 2012 Job Description: Summer Office Associate for Volunteer Management (SOAVM) •Experience setting and enforcing expectations, managing and motivating others. • Prior Summerbridge/Breakthrough experience is welcomed but not required. Supervision / Compensation: The SOAVM will receive a $1,000 stipend, paid on a biweekly basis. The SOAVM reports directly to the Summer Operations Director and works closely with the Summer Office Associate for Program Logistics. Application Process Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to Summer Operations Director, John Serpas, ([email protected]) by April 6th. S/he should include the position s/he is applying for in the subject line of the email.
