Square One
Job Posting
Job Posting #: 0041
Date
of Posting:
Thursday,
June 17, 2010
Posting
Expires:
Thursday,
July 1, 2010
Job
Location: Administration
Job
Title:
Director of
Bright Green Bookshelf Program
Normal
Work Week: Part-Time;
30 hours per week
Base
Salary:
TBD
_
_ Bargaining Unit
Positions _XXX _ Non-bargaining Unit Position
Please
see attached job description.
Internal
Applicants: If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you
inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.
Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal
candidate status. Please contact Rick Tremblay at 959 Main Street,
1st floor, Springfield, MA 01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3114;
E-mail: rtremblay@startatsquareone.org. All internal applicants
must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days
of the date of the actual posting.
External
Applicants: Please apply in person or by
mailing in your resume and cover letter to 959 Main Street, 1st
floor, Springfield, MA 01103. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter
to rtremblay@startatsquareone.org
Square
One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free
Employer.
Square One
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Title: Director of Bright Green Bookshelf Program
Qualifications:
1.
Bachelors
Degree required with at least two years experience in Managerial or
Administration role in a non- profit setting or an Associates Degree with five
years experience in Managerial or Administration role in a non- profit
setting.
2.
Experience
in grant writing and fundraising preferred.
3.
Have
the capability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
4.
Knowledgeable
of the purpose, principles, practices, beneficiaries of early literacy and
early childhood education programs in our region. Must have a general knowledge of community locations such as
health care centers, retail shops, municipal offices, banks, and other
locations where children may gather with families.
5.
Strong oral and written communication with
excellent organizational abilities. Creative marketing and writing abilities to
successfully market and promote the program in the community.
6.
Proficient
computer skills in MS office to set up, track and record data to manage program
outcomes.
7.
Experience
with working and overseeing volunteers and interns to supplement the program
needs.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
1.
Develop,
implement and monitor set up and daily operations for the program
2.
Identify
bookshelf locations and develop database to record locations, contact personnel,
inventory, and monitor usage and restocking needs.
3.
Organize
book donations and book drives to collect lightly used books for storage and
delivery.
4.
Assemble
bookshelves as necessary and setup the bookshelves at various locations with
the proper authority.
5.
Coordinate
warehouse location and needs for bookshelves to ensure success of program.
6.
Identify
potential funding sources including grant opportunities, prepare grant
applications, and manage grant requirements relative to reporting outcomes.
7.
Works collaboratively and coordinate the work
of the program with other early literacy and early childhood programs in the
region.
8.
Process
data records for the frequency of restocking by each location, # of books in warehouse, # of books donated,
# of books delivered, inventory of books by age appropriateness, etc.
9. As necessary, work with Institutions of
Higher Ed and other community based organizations to recruit, oversee and
supervise interns and volunteers to supplement program needs.
10. Coordinate and
maintain all financial transactions and records for the program including
payments, expenses, etc.
11. Acknowledge monetary gifts and donation of
books and record all data relevant to the program, build and maintain contact
with donors and prospective contributors on a regular basis.
12. Provide
oral and written communication on the project to Square One managerial team on
an as needed basis. Report regularly to
the Advisory Board relative to progress/status reports, developments,
challenges, and potential grant or funding opportunities.
13. Other
duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Accountability:
To
the Kim Lee, V.P. of Advancement and Advisory Board
__________________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature Date
6/10