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Agency: |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa |
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Position: |
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New Position: AmeriCorps Outreach and Support |
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Address: |
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3150 E Ave NW Ste 103 |
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City: |
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Cedar Rapids |
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State: |
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Iowa |
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Zip Code: |
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52405 |
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Phone Number: |
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319-377-8993 |
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Fax Number: |
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319-377-9205 |
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E-mail Address: |
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AshlyO@BeABigCR.org |
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Job Responsibilities: |
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? Recruit mentors trough marketing (such as print ads, billboards and public service announcements), presentations (to, for example, local churches, businesses or service clubs), and awareness events (participate in local parades, volunteer training, etc)
? Assist in mentor retention – organize group activities for the mentors and children to attend together, form a monthly support group for the mentors in the program to share ideas and questions, host an annual recognition event to thank current volunteers, or publish an agency-wide newsletter to update all stakeholders on agency activities
? Assist Program Staff as needed (conducting interviews, completing references, creating matches, assisting match support etc)
? Help ensure child safety on a continual basis |
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Job Qualifications: |
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Bachelor degree in social services, human resources, education or a related field
? Undergraduate candidates considered with a minimum of 2 years of related
work/educational experience
? Knowledgeable about youth development and family dynamics; experience in those
areas a plus
? Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
? Strong organizational and documentation skills
? Willingness to work on a team and individually
? Ability to relate well to others in a multicultural environment
? Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
? Self motivated, capable of effectively working independently without daily
supervision
? Able to represent Big Brothers Big Sisters and AmeriCorps in a highly professional
manner |
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Salary: |
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? Membership to the AmeriCorps Consortium for Eastern Iowa which is a partnership
between five chapters of BBBS organizations encompassing ten counties; Consortium will include up to 10.5 AmeriCorps peers
? Professional development opportunity to build your resume and gain experience working with a non profit agency and the Cedar Rapids, Anamosa or Prairie Community School Districts
? Continued supplementary trainings throughout the year providing many opportunities for career and personal development
? Living Stipend of up to $11,400
? Up to $4,725 for further education or to pay back student loans
? Health Coverage
? Student Loan deferment |
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Application Instructions: |
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Ashly Overturf, Enrollment Supervisor
To express interest in this position contact Ashly at 319-377-8993 x 101 or AshlyO@BeABigCR.org |
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Posting Deadline: |
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Position will be available as of September 1, 2009. |
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Date Posted: |
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7/16/2009 |
| BBBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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