Job Opportunities at JVC Northwest
Job Title: AmeriCorps Administrative Assistant
Portland, Oregon
JESUIT VOLUNTEER CORPS (JVC) NORTHWEST, Portland, OR, is hiring a part-time, 20 hours/week AmeriCorps Administrative Assistant (AmeriCorps Admin) to begin as early as July, 2010. The AmeriCorps Admin will assist the AmeriCorps Coordinator with duties related to the smooth administration of the JVC Northwest AmeriCorps program of 135 members, living in 21 communities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The AmeriCorps Admin will assist in the development of AmeriCorps materials, assist in preparing training materials for service sites, help with the enrollment of incoming AmeriCorps members, relate with national and state AmeriCorps entities, perform on-going administrative duties with members, assist with maintaining members’ health insurance policies, and perform general office duties as required.
JVC Northwest is seeking a person with a commitment to the mission and values of JVC Northwest and AmeriCorps; excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills; ability to meet the public in a friendly and open way and to communicate effectively with diverse peoples; demonstrated ability to work with many details; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, access is a plus; ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment, flexible, and able to adapt to changing circumstances; and willingness to participate in staff community. Office experience of at least one year is desired. Former Jesuit Volunteer or AmeriCorps member preferred. Bachelors degree preferred. Generous benefit package, excellent work environment. To apply, contact JVC Northwest at info@jvcnorthwest.org for job description and application information. Applications accepted until position is filled.
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OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Title: Full-time Service Coordinator and Teacher
St. Mary's Academy, Portland, OR
Major Responsibilities: Responsible for coordination of service program including: organizing two class level days of service, service opportunities in the Portland area throughout the school year, immersion opportunities during the school year and summer, summer service trip, faculty advisor for annual Poverty Awareness Week, assists the campus minister with retreat program. Teaches 2.5 religion classes each semester. Candidate must be Catholic.
Qualifications: experience in service, support all-female education, enjoy working with adolescent girls.
Closing July 20, 2010
Mail or email your resume and cover letter to:
St. Mary’s Academy
1615 SW Fifth Ave.
Portland, Oregon 97201
or
Contact Pat Barr
503-228-8306 or patb@stmaryspdx.org
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Job Title: Service Learning Coordinator
Providence College, Providence, RI
There is a full-time position available at Providence College, Providence, RI. Position is for a Service Learning Coordinator. Full job description and application instructions are available on the website. Please visit:
https://careers.providence.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1275572848584
Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts institution founded by and operated under the auspices of the Dominican Friars. The College especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission. Providence College encourages applications by women and persons of color.
Job Title: Recruitment Manager
Maryknoll Lay Missioners, Ossining, NY
Maryknoll Lay Missioners (MKLM) is seeking a Recruitment Manager to be a part of a team dedicated to recruiting,
admitting and preparing women and men to serve as overseas lay missionaries. MKLM is a Catholic organization
inspired by the mission of Jesus to live and work with poor communities in Africa, Asia and the Americas,
responding to basic needs and helping to create a more just and compassionate world. Our missions are focused
on the areas of education, health, justice and peace, pastoral care and sustainable development. We have sent
over 500 people overseas since 1974 and currently we have over 60 women and men, single and married, with
and without children, each serving the poor for a minimum of 3 ½ years and many serving for over 10 years. Our
annual recruitment goal is a diverse class of 15 or more missioners.
Location: Ossining, New York.
Principal duties:
Reporting to the Director of the Mission Services Department, the Recruitment Manager has the responsibility to:
1. Coordinate & conduct recruitment work, including:
a) Design and implement an annual recruitment strategic plan and budget;
b) Encourage qualified individuals to submit full applications through personal, phone and e-mail followup;
c) Enter, retrieve and create data inquiries relevant to recruitment, and track status of inquiries through the
organization’s database;
d) Prioritize and maintain contacts with MKLM alumni, Maryknoll partners, diocesan offices, social justice
organizations, universities, organizations of culturally diverse constituencies, selected parishes and others;
e) Create and update recruitment materials, in collaboration with Director of Communications and
Marketing;
f) Plan and implement informational sessions, discernment opportunities and other recruitment events both
in Ossining and in other U.S. locations;
g) Network with other missionary and volunteer organizations for the purpose of expanding recruitment
outreach and making referrals;
h) Collaborate with other Maryknoll entities in joint recruitment activities;
i) Represent MKLM at public events;
j) Promote diversity efforts of the organization, particularly in the context of recruitment of new missioners;
k) Motivate and assist others to promote the vocation of missionary work with MKLM.
2. Work closely with the Director of Communications & Marketing to develop strategic communication pieces for
the purpose of recruitment.
3. Coordinate with Managers of Alumni & US Church Relations to engage alumni in recruitment efforts and to
capitalize on church talks as further opportunities for recruitment;
4. Assist the Admissions Manager during high admissions season in reviewing applications, conducting
interviews, and assessing applicants’ suitability for MKLM;
5. Assist the Programs Manager in the implementation of programs for missioners, including our Orientation,
Mission Integration, Recommitment /Renewal and Summer Overseas Volunteer Training.
All interested persons should send their resume complete with salary requirements and cover letter to:
Rosana Carravone
Human Resources Manager
Maryknoll Lay Missioners
P.O. Box 307
Maryknoll, NY 10545
E-mail: rcarravone@mklm.org
Tel: 914-762-6364, ext 222
Fax: 914-762-7031
Web: www.mklm.org
Job Title: Civic Engagement Coordinator
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
The Morgridge Center for Public Service, http://morgridge.wisc.edu/, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for Civic Engagement Coordinator to manage the Center’s extra-curricular civic engagement programs and services, including the Badger Volunteers Program, Volunteer Fairs, the Volunteer Transportation Program and Morgridge Center awards.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, with a focus in higher education administration or related field with a minimum of three years experience administering civic engagement programming and university/community collaborations within a higher education setting.
Primary areas of responsibility include: Program development, management and evaluation; community and campus outreach; and student engagement and training. Other center-wide administrative duties include website and database management as well as marketing functions. This position is responsible for maintaining close working relationships with a variety of University units and non-profit organizations.
For a detailed position description, go to: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064679.html (PVL 64679)
This is a full-time (12 month) Fixed Term Academic Staff appointment with appropriate fringe benefits.
Application Deadline: July 6, 2010 with date of appointment on or about July 27, 2010
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter (electronic preferred) detailing your qualifications for
the position to:
Jonie Bonfield
School of Human Ecology Dean’s Office
2207 Mechanical Engineering Building
1513 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706-1524
608-262-0017
