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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 Agency Support Specialist |
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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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Manage paperwork and databases for client, volunteer and match processes
? Compile monthly reports including agency statistics and evaluations
? Answer agency phone and email and greet guests
? Complete client and volunteer inquires and scheduling interviews
? Interview mentor candidates’ personal references during initial screening
? Complete all necessary case management work related to volunteers, clients and
families participating in the program
? Help ensure child safety on a continual basis
? Participate in, plan and implement activities that promote awareness of the program;
for example speaking at new volunteer recruitment events, participation on various
agency committees or task forces and representing the agency at community events |
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Job Qualifications: |
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High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of prior experience or post-secondary
education
? High level of proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
Outlook & Access)
? Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms via person, telephone
and email contact
? 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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Katie Lyon, Program Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa
KatieM@BeABigCR.org
377-8993 ext 115 |
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Posting Deadline: |
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Position will be available 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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