Employment Opportunities at NECC

September 2009

The following positions are open as of September 1, 2009:

Position: Development and Marketing Coordinator

Vision and mission: The Development and Marketing Coordinator builds interest, enthusiasm and support for NECC’s mission, and creates avenues for communication in both directions – from NECC to supporters and donors (now and future) but also from the community back to NECC, enabling and empowering individuals to share their views and join in the discussion of where NECC is heading how it can best fulfil its mission of building a strong community.
Specific areas of responsibility:

Development and Fundraising

In collaboration with the ED and board development committee, help create a development plan – research elements that go into such a plan, including goals, strategies, benchmarks, and timetable; prepare plan for presentation to the board.
Create an overall development calendar for NECC, including all grant deadlines (foundation and government) including reporting deadlines; also to include individual solicitations, newsletters, and events
Research new sources of funding including foundation, corporation and government grants
Work with program staff to develop case statement and write grants, including gathering all supporting materials
Work with the ED and board development committee on strategies for major gift solicitation
Be the main staff liaison for events, including organizing and tasking volunteers, working with board committees, managing calendar and task lists, etc.

Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

Create the marketing plan for each program and project that requires outreach, including who will carry out the specific pieces (including graphics, poster distribution, press releases, etc.) and the timeline
Oversee the website and ensure it ’s up do date with new information
Assist with developing a marketing plan for NECC’s 20th anniversary (2010)
Oversee the preparation, writing and design of two print newsletters

Additional Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a professional development office with experience in one or more of the major job functions: grant research and writing; individual and major gifts; event planning; marketing and public relations. Strong writing skills a must; strong work ethic, ability to both take initiative and to work as a team, willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the "little things" as well as see the big picture

To apply: Send a letter or email outlining your interest in this specific position and any relevant qualifications, and include a resume, to Jenny Hansell, via mail, fax or email.
North East Community Center
P.O. Box 35
Millerton, NY 12546
Fax: 518-789-9279
Email: Jenny at neccmillerton dot org

After-School Program Leader: Approx. 25 hours/week

Overview: Plan, organize and lead activities for students in grades 4-8th grade, held at the Eugene Brooks Intermediate School, Webutuck School District.

NECC is a place that nurtures its staff – we provide training, support, competitive pay, staff outings and get-togethers and encourage each and every member of our team to develop to their fullest potential.

This daily program provides a safe, nurturing environment – we strive to create a high quality, creative, fun place to be. It includes clubs, homework help, leadership activities, arts, recreation and sports, field trips, and community service. Projects may include developing a school garden/farm and cooking club.

The program runs daily from 2:15 - 6:00.

The Leader’s role is to ensure a safe and enriching environment for the students. Your specific responsibilities will include developing clubs and programming ideas for different age groups, leading activities, supervising students, ensuring they follow program rules, encouraging their participation, providing one-on-one and group homework help. You will have the opportunity to create special activities based on your own particular interests and experience and to recruit outside teachers and leaders as well.

This is a 25-hour a week position, for the school year – 5 afternoons and one morning a week. Opportunities may exist to extend it to a year-round position through various summer-only programs at NECC.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

Helping plan specific programs and projects, including developing supply list, creating daily plan, and implementing it with students.
Assisting with set up at the beginning of the program, cleanup at the end, both, depending on the hours assigned.
Greeting students as they arrive, keeping records of fees paid and attendance and conveying information and payments to appropriate staff.
Leading students and participating in (not just watching from the sidelines) the various planned activities, ranging from individual and performing arts, to sports, to community service activities and more.
Assisting students with their homework.
Learning and implementing all our program policies and procedures and ensuring that students follow them, implementing disciplinary measures as needed.
Attending trainings that may include CPR and First Aid, and training in specific program areas.
Attending staff meetings to discuss any changes in procedures, issues as they arrive, and new program ideas and plans.
One morning a week of data entry, recordkeeping and other paperwork.

Reporting Relationship: You will be supervised during program time by the Program Director.

ADA Requirements:
To succeed in this position, an individual must be able to:

Understand verbal and written directions.
Climb stairs.
Lift a 30 pound box of supplies.
Tolerate outdoor temperatures in all seasons.
Drive a 15-passenger van.

Qualifications: High School graduate; college preferred. Computer literate. (MS Office, Internet research.) Previous experience working with this age group (9 – 14) preferred. Experience with arts/crafts, sports, tutoring or other area of specialization a plus. Must have valid drivers license and good record. Must be reliable, a positive thinker and problem solver, and must LOVE kids.

To apply: Send a letter or email outlining your interest in this specific position and any relevant qualifications, and include a resume, to Jan Brooks, via mail, fax or email.
North East Community Center
P.O. Box 35
Millerton, NY 12546
Fax: 518-789-9279
Email: Jan at neccmillerton dot org

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