CREW
1. Assists in achieving Event goals by planning, organizing, controlling, and directing an efficient and effective team of Crew for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
2. Achieves goals by following the Crew/Event Production Timeline and following Crew organization criteria established by the National Production Director.
3. Manages all Crew team assignments, including recruitment and designation of Crew Team Leaders.
4. Develops and oversees all Crew team plans, including schedules and timelines.
5. Works closely with Crew Team Leaders, Logistics Coordinator for each Event, and National Production Director to determine Crew supply needs, including development of final equipment manifests.
6. Manages all elements of Crew team development with a strong focus on participant, volunteer and staff safety.
GENERAL
1. Provides excellent customer service by picking up incoming calls. All staff is responsible for quickly answering calls as needed.
2. Takes responsibility for maintaining the office area as directed by Operations Manager. All staff is responsible for their part of the overall neatness and restocking of supplies.
3. Exhibits effective team skills during the entire event cycle.
4. Participates as requested in major Avon Walk for Breast Cancer pre- and post-Walk events (e.g., recruitment parties, training/fundraising expos).
5. Provides information for weekly data reports to National Production Director as determined.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible and successful experience in managing large numbers of volunteers, preferably for special events.
2. Demonstrated ability to organize effectively, and provide leadership and ongoing motivation.
3. Ability to effectively manage volunteers in many geographically separate areas.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated project management skills, including facility in managing and prioritizing projects with multiple and often competing deadlines, and ability to work under pressure.
6. Ability to work independently, to work under supervision, and to work in a team-based and goal-oriented environment.
7. Understanding of spreadsheet software, especially Excel.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Ability to communicate with volunteers and community contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
10. Ability to maintain schedules and timelines.
11. Ability to present oral and written reports.
12. Ability to use considerable judgment and initiative required to establish work procedures.
13. Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
14. Ability to travel for Crew Introduction meetings as scheduled.
15. Ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary including a weekly Volunteer night.
16. Ability to actively participate in the logistical and operational tasks of the actual Events, as well as pre- and post-Event activities.
17. All employees must be able to work the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Event(s) which means a minimum of 4 to up to 7 days of commitment (depending on the assignment) per Event. A Crew & Volunteer Coordinator can expect to work 3-4 Events per season. The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a 2 day event entailing strenuous physical activity with possible continuous lifting of up to 50 pounds, ability to walk up to 20 miles a day, and the ability to stand for 16 hours daily over the course of the Event. The hours during the Event can be from 4 a.m. to 12 a.m. or whenever the staff job is completed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Successful experience in recruiting and managing volunteers for special events for not-for-profit institutions or charitable causes. Familiarity with multi-day outdoor events a plus. Strong experience in managing, organizing, coordinating, and motivating groups of staff, event participants, and volunteers.
1. Develop weekly training schedules for participants to run a half marathon at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
2. Attend a minimum of 4 Informational Meetings (throughout February, 2010) to review and discuss the training program with potential participants.
3. Assist with recruitment through contacts within the fitness market.
4. Develop training courses and secure park permits, if necessary, with the help of staff from CCFA.
5. Establish water stops at appropriate mile markers along route for group training sessions. Establish necessary bathroom stops on route to accommodate our patients who are training. It is recommended every 3 miles for water/bathroom stops.
6. Each group training session is started with stretches and last minute information for a successful run training session.
7. Ensure that all participants are supported throughout group training session. Coach is to stay until every person finishes safely.
8. Organize clinics throughout the season to teach participants on correct clothing, shoes, hydration, stretching, sports psychology, etc. Guest speakers are highly encouraged.
9. Be available for staff and participants weekly via email, phone and in person for any questions relating to training for a half marathon.
10. Assist staff and participants as necessary during event weekend (June 25 – 28, 2010) and ensure that all participants finish their race safely. All coaches on site event weekend support all Team Challenge Participants for CCFA.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. The LFA, Piedmont Chapter is a 19-county area in the Piedmont region of North Carolina which serves 14,000 individuals living with lupus. For more information on the Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter, visit www.lupuslinks.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Intern will assist the Development Department with key tasks as they relate to the chapter’s fundraising events: event logistics; public relations support; and maintaining open lines of communication between key personnel, vendors, volunteers, and event participants. The chapter's fundraising events include a gala, 3 walks, and a golf tournament. This is an unpaid internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Student must be currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Business, Non-profit Management or a closely related field. Strong computer, writing and communication skills are necessary for successful completion of duties.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. The LFA, Piedmont Chapter is a 19-county area in the Piedmont region of North Carolina which serves 14,000 individuals living with lupus.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Patient Services Intern will work closely with the President and CEO to assist in the maintenance and growth of our Patient Services Program. The intern will:
• Organize Special Topic Seminars, including working with venues, speakers and guests
• Update and maintain Patient Resource Directory
• Work with lupus patients and families to find available resources for various needs
• Help with support groups
• Work with Patient Services Committee and Medical/Scientific Advisory Council to shape development and direction of program
• Recruit and secure volunteers for ongoing projects
• Other duties and tasks as assigned to assist with Patient Services Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities, work independently, and manage multiple tasks
• Interest and ease with working with varied constituents
• Strong level of personal initiative and organization
• Strong interest in patient services in the non-profit sector
• Commitment to our mission of providing free patient services to all lupus patients and their families
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Photoshop and database management a plus
ELIGIBILITY:
Student must be currently an enrolled or recently graduated graduate or undergraduate student. Public Health, Social Work, Nursing and Pre-Med students looking for interaction with patients are encouraged to apply. All majors will be considered. Spanish language ability is a plus.
1. Develop weekly training schedules for participants to run a half marathon at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
2. Attend a minimum of 4 Informational Meetings (throughout February, 2010) to review and discuss the training program with potential participants.
3. Assist with recruitment through contacts within the fitness market.
4. Develop training courses and secure park permits, if necessary, with the help of staff from CCFA.
5. Establish water stops at appropriate mile markers along route for group training sessions. Establish necessary bathroom stops on route to accommodate our patients who are training. It is recommended every 3 miles for water/bathroom stops.
6. Each group training session is started with stretches and last minute information for a successful run training session.
7. Ensure that all participants are supported throughout group training session. Coach is to stay until every person finishes safely.
8. Organize clinics throughout the season to teach participants on correct clothing, shoes, hydration, stretching, sports psychology, etc. Guest speakers are highly encouraged.
9. Be available for staff and participants weekly via email, phone and in person for any questions relating to training for a half marathon.
10. Assist staff and participants as necessary during event weekend (June 25 – 28, 2010) and ensure that all participants finish their race safely. All coaches on site event weekend support all Team Challenge Participants for CCFA.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Plans, directs, and coordinates all expansion and development opportunities for the agency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
On an on-going basis:
1. Fund Raising – Establishes short- and long-range goals for unrestricted funding sources and
enlists support from community partners, members and other stakeholders. Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to agency donors. Researches public and private grant sources (agencies, corporations and foundations) to identify sources of restricted and unrestricted funding. Works with program staff to develop funding related projects. Organizes individual donor campaigns (e.g., major donors, direct mail and board of directos). Organizes solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
2. Major Gift/Donor Support – Produce major donor, board and special category solicitations/support materials with the intent to retain or upgrade gifts when possible.
Cultivates donors by producing specialized correspondences, preparing letters of acknowledgment, scheduling and attending in-person visits.
3. Planned Giving Program – Track progress of pending Legacy and Bequest gifts. Fulfill requests, produce correspondences and encourage partial/early disbursement where appropriate.
4. Database and Records Management -- Generate queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed. Manage any related vendors.
5. Development & Public Relations – Supervises most development and public affairs matters, particularly the creation of various communications such as the annual report, general boilerplate, general PowerPoint presentations, government relations, executive correspondences and speeches. Produces general content for website.
6. Research potential areas for organizational growth and assistance with opening new sites throughout the U.S.
The ideal candidate with have at least a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with 5 or more years experience working in development,, marketing, etc. Attention to detail a must. Must be a good presenter of complicated and technical subject matter. Must have an earnest desire to work with people that suffer from mental illness. This position does require extensive travel. Salary and benefits package will be commensurate with verifiable education and work experience. This agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Unfortunately, we have fallen short of two critical areas for our festival and are very prayerful someone will step up to the plate for us! If you are a clown or DJ (the two areas we need covered) or know someone who is and can be available to offer 2-3 hours of in-kind service this Saturday afternoon 10/31 to this very worthy cause, won’t you please contact us and let us know of your availability?
Please reply to this posting with your interest and contact information and I will provide you with the logistics of the event! And for more information about us, please feel free to visit our website at www.pennies4hopeproject.org.
After you submit the survey included in the link below, we will review your responses and we will contact you about how to proceed. Successful participants will be compensated $25 for completion of three opinion polls (~ 10-15 minutes for each poll).
We respect your privacy; all information you give us is confidential and used only for market research purposes. The information you provide here will be used exclusively for this research project.
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BASIC DESCRIPTION: This temporary position will manage Information Technology projects that support the business need of the organization.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The Project Manager will be lead the client Management System Selection and implementation.
o Phase 1 - Will consist of staff requirement of system and documenting the business process of each department.
o Phase 2 - Comparing 2-4 vendors against the requirements.
o Phase 3 - After selection, working with vendor to configure to draft new product.
2. Manage and track project plans, and drive teams to deliver according to scope and time-frame of the plans.
o Complete workflow revisions for all agency programs by February 2010
o Automate payment process for the business office by May 2010
o Use data collected by current database to create a clear unique client by November 2009
o Reports requirements completed by May 2010
3. Other duties as assigned by the Director of IT to include but not limited to:
o Document Imaging Solutions/copier/printer reduction study by June 2010
o Determine Training Plan for end users and IT Director by December 2009
o Complete IT policies by May 2010
THE PROJECT MANAGER WILL ALSO:
• Communicate effectively with all project participants (internal resources, clients, vendors, etc.)
• Gather and document business requirements and manage the scope of the project
• Lead productive project meetings with both internal and external participants
• Provide continuous visibility to project status including any deviations from plan
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. The LFA, Piedmont Chapter is a 19-county area in the Piedmont region of North Carolina which serves 14,000 individuals living with lupus.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Patient Services Intern will work closely with the President and CEO to assist in the maintenance and growth of our Patient Services Program. The intern will:
• Organize Special Topic Seminars, including working with venues, speakers and guests
• Update and maintain Patient Resource Directory
• Work with lupus patients and families to find available resources for various needs
• Help with support groups
• Work with Patient Services Committee and Medical/Scientific Advisory Council to shape development and direction of program
• Recruit and secure volunteers for ongoing projects
• Other duties and tasks as assigned to assist with Patient Services Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to take initiative, set priorities, work independently, and manage multiple tasks
• Interest and ease with working with varied constituents
• Strong level of personal initiative and organization
• Strong interest in patient services in the non-profit sector
• Commitment to our mission of providing free patient services to all lupus patients and their families
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Photoshop and database management a plus
ELIGIBILITY:
Student must be currently an enrolled or recently graduated graduate or undergraduate student. Public Health, Social Work, Nursing and Pre-Med students looking for interaction with patients are encouraged to apply. All majors will be considered. Spanish language ability is a plus.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support and services to all people affected by lupus. The LFA, Piedmont Chapter is a 19-county area in the Piedmont region of North Carolina which serves 14,000 individuals living with lupus. For more information on the Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter, visit www.lupuslinks.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Intern will assist the Development Department with key tasks as they relate to the chapter’s fundraising events: event logistics; public relations support; and maintaining open lines of communication between key personnel, vendors, volunteers, and event participants. The chapter's fundraising events include a gala, 3 walks, and a golf tournament. This is an unpaid internship.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Student must be currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Business, Non-profit Management or a closely related field. Strong computer, writing and communication skills are necessary for successful completion of duties.
The job is essentially "sales" with compassion... you must feel comfortable working with employers, individuals with physical and/or psychological disabilities, and their supports in order to facilitate successful employment outcomes. You must be organized and have an attention for detail.
QUALIFICATIONS: At least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Good written and interpersonal skills a MUST. Knowledge of job development and employment resources in the area required. Strong Computer Skills. Possession of a valid driver's license and car is required.
GENERAL FUNCTION: Coordinate the delivery of all aspects of Supported Employment including job development, job placement, intensive training, and long-term support. Develop and maintain a business relationship with local employers to assist individuals in obtaining meaningful work experience. Provide case management duties including case file development and maintenance, resource development, and administration.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Case Management: Complete assessments, individual service plans, weekly case notes, monthly reports, and closing summaries
B. Staffing Supervision: Meet regularly with Supervising Employment Specialist to review job performance and caseload management.
C. Policy and Program Monitoring: Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with referring agencies contractual requirements.
D. Community and Outside Agency Relations: Prepare for and participate in program audits with contracting agencies. Approve and coordinate customer referrals and intakes from respective contracting agencies. Identify, coordinate, and monitor existing and new outside agency resources for program and organizational use.
E. Customer Service: Conduct intake data collection and perform customer needs assessments. Establish job placements for new customers and work with other staff to advance other customers' employment. Develop and maintain employer contacts for the purpose of developing a list of employers and possible future opportunities. Participate in job readiness groups and/or individual counseling training programs to prepare customers for job search. Document training sessions and job search activities through progress reports. Work closely with respective employment specialists for efficient coordination of customer employment goals. Conduct follow-up as necessary on all customers referred for employment. Collect and prepare statistical reports for program monitoring.
Participate in establish vocational/educational programs and establish working relationships with schools, alternative education centers and Employment Securities Commission.
F. Reports and Research: Maintain and document pertinent customer statistics. Participate in monthly audits of customer files for accuracy and organization.
This is a contract position, as such you are required to work with minimal supervision and there are no benefits offered.