AGAPE
Community Center
Current Openings
POSITION TITLE: Development Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Development
This position functions as the administrative anchor of a growing development department for a nonprofit organization focusing on youth and education. The workload is approximately 75% development support reporting to the Development Director and 25% general office administration reporting to the Executive Director.Responsibilities Include:
• Raiser’s Edge database management including but not limited to data entry and gift entry, batching, daily maintenance, training staff in software usage, custom reporting, mailing list preparation, and using the event and volunteer modules.
• Responsible for data quality oversight
• Acknowledgement letters prepared twice a week
• Direct mailings execution including prepare mailing list, execute merge, print letters, gather components. Five to eight times each year
• Development general administrative support
• Event support including occasional evenings or weekends
• Administrative office management tasks as assigned
Required:
• Two+ years of Raiser's Edge fundraising software experience, including query, batch, net solutions Spark and event and volunteer modules.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required
• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• A Valid Drivers’ License and reliable transportation to Agape and local event sites
• Experience in a non-profit organization; human services or education preferred
• A high level of discretion and professionalismHours:
Apply by resume, cover letter and two references to Tony Conway, Development Director at tconway@agapecc.org No Phone Calls Please.
Full Time Monday through Friday; Occasional weekends and evenings for events.
POSITION TITLE: Development Intern (2 Positions)
DEPARTMENT: Development
This 8 week internship is for college students interested in exploring a career in nonprofits. In this position you will participate in a best practices, high energy development department, and experience working with a nonprofit youth and education agency from the inside out.Position Notes:
• Responsible for various administrative tasks and special projects
• This 8 week position begins on June 3 and ends of July 26.
• This position is part-time; 20 hours/week
Required:
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary accredited college
• Career interest in non-profit organization
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willing to accept a variety of tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• A positive attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Average Hours/Week: 20 hours
Rate of Pay: Unpaid
Apply by resume, cover letter and two references to Tony Conway, Development Director at tconway@agapecc.org No Phone Calls Please.
POSITION TITLE: College and Career Readiness Coach
DEPARTMENT: Ginger Kaney Mentoring Institute
(GKMI/High School After-school Program)
SUPERVISED BY: Program Director
About the Position:
Agape’s student base is comprised of predominantly 1st generation post-secondary students (they are on track to becoming the 1st in their family to pursue meaningful options after graduating from high school including college, technical school, work training program, or military). As such, the College and Career Coach (“Coach”) will work closely with the Program Director and GKMI Youth Coordinator to ensure student exposure and access to meaningful post-secondary options. Moreover the Coach will guide students through the process of applying and gaining acceptance to meaningful post-secondary options, as well as monitor, track, and assist students once they graduate from high school and are enrolled in such options. The successful candidate will come with strategies to promote high school graduation, college acceptance, student retention, and parental involvement. Note: A balance of time spent in the feeder school setting and in the after-school setting is necessary and required to successfully complete the duties of this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist students in developing an Individualized Career Plan (ICP) based on identified interests, passions, academic track, and diploma type.
• Assist students with researching meaningful post-secondary options related to their ICP.
• Develop and maintain a database of all Agape high school students to track fulfillment of high school graduation requirements, including but not limited to community service hours, End-Of-Course Test (EOCT), Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT), and passing of academic courses.
• Serve as a liaison between feeder high schools, Agape, and various partnering institutions to ensure all students graduate on time.
• Arrange local and national college tours and vocational job-shadowing opportunities for students.
• Arrange for college admissions representatives and career professionals to visit with students at Agape.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining partnerships to facilitate test prep for the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, and/or ACT.
• Assist students with completing and submitting applications to various post-secondary options, including but not limited to essay writing, securing recommendations, and crafting resumes.
• Assist students with searching, identifying, and applying for various forms of financial aid, including but not limited to scholarships, grants, and completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
• Monitor student progress towards gaining acceptance into selected post-secondary options.
• Guide students and parents in the process of choosing a post-secondary option for matriculation.
• Monitor student progress towards fulfillment of requirements to complete/graduate from chosen post-secondary program.
• Maintain regular contact with high school graduates once enrolled in chosen post-secondary option to assist with the navigation of various services on college campuses (Student Life, Academic Support, Financial Aid, etc.), and to assist with securing internships and job placement.
• Participate in staff meetings, presentations, agency events, trainings and other job related professional development opportunities as requested and required by the agency.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and the Internet.
• Experience working in secondary school guidance counseling, college counseling, college admissions, and/or college readiness and access programs (e.g. TRIO, Posse, Project GRAD, etc.)
• At least 2 years of experience working with high school students in a post-secondary readiness role.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including 1st generation college students, and those from various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and literacy levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, poised, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be a team player and detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in an instructional setting and/or after school program setting.
• Extensive knowledge of college admissions process, financial aid application process, and scholarship procurement process.
• Experience working with under served parents and families.
• Working knowledge of Spanish and Latin American culture is a plus.
• Proficiency in social networking mediums including but not limited to Facebook and Twitter is a plus.
• School counseling certification is a plus.
Average Hours/Week: 35 hours
(Note: This is a part-time/contract position with potential to become permanent/full-time.)
Rate of Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hour
Qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Tolton Pace, Program Director, via email at resumes@agapecc.org
No phone calls please.
POSITION TITLE: Youth Counselor (contract position)
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services (Elementary & Middle School Programs)
SUPERVISED BY: Youth Coordinator
About the Position:
The after-school Youth Counselor position works closely with the Youth Coordinator for the elementary and middle school programs to implement a wide variety of recreational and educational activities, community partnerships, and ensures high quality program is delivery daily. Youth Counselors are responsible for assisting, organizing, and implementing the day-to-day program operations. The instructor will facilitate program material and activities for all participants. Counselors are required to operate consistently within the program standards, mission, and guidelines as outlined by Agape Community Center Policy Manual. This is a contract position, which is valid through the 2012-2013 school year. Positions are considered for renewal upon a satisfactory year-end review.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide students with homework assistance to help improve students’ academic skills and regular school day performance.
• Implement program enrichment activities.
• Works closely with the lead instructor to deliver lesson plans that assist students with literacy, mathematics, and language arts.
• Implement supplemental instruction packets for participants in all grade levels.
• Foster a comfortable learning environment to enhance participants’ learning styles.
• Engage participants in all program activities.
• Ensure that all students sign in daily upon arrival to the program and work with Site Manager and Youth Coordinator to ensure meals are prepared daily for students; may participate in the selection of meal items in addition to food preparation responsibilities.
• Serve as a bus monitor for student pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Assist Youth Coordinator with administrative tasks for the program.
• Carry out other tasks or duties that may not be outlined in the job description, but are reasonable to ensuring a quality program.
• Ensure the safety of all participants, prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, and regulations; administer first aid within trained ability; contact the appropriate medical authorities when necessary
• Implement appropriate classroom management techniques to maintain a cooperative and creative instructional environment.
• Provide instructional materials, resources, and feedback to tutors (Homework Buddies) for improving student’s academic skills
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience working in an instructional setting and/or after school program setting.
• At least 1 year of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and literacy levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and the Internet.
• Strong program management skills.
• Strong classroom/student group management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, poised, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and customer service
skills.
• Must be a team player and detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with parents and families
• Fluency in Spanish and knowledge of Latin American culture is a plus
• Proficiency in an enrichment area (Sports, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Graphic Arts, etc.)
is a plus.
Average Hours/Week: 25 hours (5 hours/day)
Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour
Qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume to Lydell Smith, Director of Youth Services, via email at resumes@agapecc.org
No phone calls please.
POSITION TITLE: Bilingual Outreach Specialist
(aka A.M.I.G.O.S – Academic Mentoring & Instructional guidance outreach specialist)
DEPARTMENT: Multicultural Initiatives
SUPERVISED BY: Program Director
About the Position:
The Bilingual Outreach Specialist will work in an assigned school and after school program at the Agape Community Center, serving as an English tutor for students who are English Language Learners (ELLs), a translator/interpreter, an instructional consultant for teachers, and a community/school liaison for those families served by the Center. The specialist will create and implement strategies to promote literacy, student retention, and parental involvement. Approximately 85% of the work for this position will be completed in the assigned school setting, and approximately 15% of the work for this position will be completed at the Center and/or related satellite locations. This is a contract position, which is valid through the 2012-2013 school year. Positions are considered for renewal upon a satisfactory year-end review.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as a contact person for Spanish-speaking parents and family members.
• Complete written translations and interpretation assignments as requested.
• Create and maintain a translation binder at the school to which you are assigned and at the Center.
• Assist with the design and implementation of programs to increase community involvement.
• Assist with the literacy initiative, community outreach events, and other multicultural initiatives sponsored by the Center.
• Facilitate the home-school connection for ELLs.
• Promote cultural awareness at the school to which you are assigned and at the Center.
• Offer tutoring and/or test preparation sessions for designated students.
• Work closely with the ESOL teacher or staff designee at the school to which you are assigned to facilitate the English instruction of designated ELLs.
• Facilitate pull-out or push-in tutoring sessions with ELL students to provide a personalized and relaxed instructional experience.
• Support students in the school setting and in the after school program with language arts, math, science, social science, and all related homework assignments.
• Serve as an instructor for the after school program and facilitate the homework hour, provision of meals, and related activities for program attendees.
• Attend field trips, PTSA meetings, parent/teacher conferences, and other related school activities to encourage and support parental involvement as well as to ensure student progress.
• Make occasional home visits to locate students, talk with parents, identify students’ needs, and establish/maintain relationships with parents.
• Assist teachers with instructional modifications and implementation of accommodations for ELL students in their classes.
• Participate in APS Ethics and Confidentiality training and other job related professional development opportunities as requested.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Fluency in written/verbal English and Spanish
• Experience working in an ESOL instructional setting
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, including various ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, and literacy levels.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and the Internet
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified translator/interpreter (ATA, OPI/LTI, GACE, APS TIPA)
• Knowledgeable on World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) and Georgia Performance Standards (GPS)
• Experience working with parents and families
• Knowledge of Latin American culture
• Experience working in an after-school program setting is a plus
• ESOL endorsement/certification or teaching experience is a plus
Average Hours/Week: 30 hours
Rate of Pay: $15.00 - $18.00/hour
Qualified applicants should submit cover letter and resume to the attention of Tolton Pace, Program Director, via email at resumes@agapecc.org
No phone calls please.