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Show Off Your Talent

Categories: Education, Management, Students
Type: Paid

KIPP, or the Knowledge is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. KIPP Philadelphia Schools (KPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently has four schools, serving approximately 1,000 students in North and West Philadelphia. There is an opening for a full-time Director of Talent who reports to the COO and is responsible for ensuring that KIPP schools attract, develop, and retain a diverse staff of talented individuals. To learn more about this position, click here.

Encore's List of Job Resources

Categories: Counseling, Jobs, Online Resources
Type: Other

Encore.org has compiled a wide ranging group of websites and resources that can help you find job openings throughout the country. Their target audience is the 31 million people ages 44 to 70 who would like to find an encore career combining purpose, passion and a paycheck. In addition to websites, there are links to job boards that focus on health care, nonprofits, education, green, and government jobs, tips on using LinkedIn and other social media, and a podcast with a career expert. To explore this treasure trove of possibilities, click here. 

Program Educator at Franklin Institute

Categories: Archaeology, Museums, Volunteering
Type: Part-time Paid

The Franklin Institute has a paid part-time opening as a Program Educator for their Dead Sea Scrolls galleries. This position, which will take up to 30 hours/week, including week-end hours, needs a person who can assist with the running and upkeep of the "Conservation Cart", a volunteer-led program outside the exhibit, serve as an educational ambassador for this program, and assist with office duties. This position is temporary through October 2012. To learn about the qualifications and how to apply, continue...

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SquashSmarts

Categories: Athletics, Student Engagement, Tutoring
Type: Unpaid

SquashSmarts is a nonprofit organization that combines the sport of squash with tutoring and mentoring of under-served, urban youth in order to develop self-esteem and discipline while achieving in academics and sports. Volunteers are needed as tutors, mentors, and squash instructors. It is rewarding and fun. Watch this video to see and hear what this program means to the participants. Meetings are held Monday-Thursday, 4:15-6:15 p.m. To learn more, contact katie@squashsmarts.org or (215) 221-6860.

Art Exhibitions Coordinator Opening

Categories: Art, Computers, Exhibitions
Type: Paid

The University of the Arts is seeking an Exhibitions Coordinator who will be responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the various exhibition galleries at the university, including dealing with coordinating shipping and installation. The Exhibitions Coordinator works closely with the Exhibitions Director, Faculty and Staff of the University, as well as dealing with exhibiting artists from outside the institution and assisting with planning and designing exhibitions. Start: June 1st, 2012. Ends: May 31st, 2013.

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Web Editor for Friends Organization

Categories: Computers, Editing, Nonprofits
Type: Paid

The American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service, has a job opening for a Web Editor. This person will be responsible for creating clear, timely, engaging, constituent-centered written material that promotes AFSC's work and issues. This includes the development of online resources, updates, and stories that help programs reach their goals and increase AFSC's online constituency. To learn more about job responsibilities and how to apply, click here.

Tyler Arboretum Development Associate

Categories: Development, Part-time, Writing
Type: Part-time Paid

Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is seeking a Development Associate (16 hours/week) to provide general departmental support in the areas of membership and individual gifts. The Associate's duties will include membership renewal notifications, entering and updating constituent information, gift processing and acknowledgement, and other administrative tasks as required. This position reports to the Development Manager. A Bachelor of Arts and one year of office experience required. Keep reading...

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Part-time Fundraiser for Documentary Films

Categories: Documentaries, Film-making, Marketing
Type: Stipended

A producer of intergenerational and public awareness documentary films is looking for a retired person who is very experienced in Fund-Raising and Marketing to work part-time for "modest" compensation. This highly motivated person will assist the producer in seeking funds for his film projects that promote community-based issues. To learn more about this opportunity, contact Vic Compher at (267) 266-0842 or at viccompher@comcast.net.

Marketing Maven for Lawyers for the Arts

Categories: Arts, Legal Issues, Marketing
Type: Unpaid

New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (“NJVLA”), a nonprofit that provides legal education, representation, and other legal services to New Jersey’s arts community (particularly low income artists and non-profit arts programs), is eager to engage a retired marketing or public relations professional as a Volunteer.  This person would work from home to help the organization increase its visibility and capacity, with the "branding" of NJVLA a pressing need. Time commitment is about 3 months at 10 hours/week. To learn more and to volunteer, contact Peter Skolnik at (973) 476-5625.   

Bring the Gift of Reading to Adults

Categories: Adult Literacy, Tutoring
Type: Unpaid

Lutheran Settlement House's Adult Literacy Tutoring Program offers adult learners the chance to develop lifelong learning skills that will substantially increase their overall opportunities in life. Volunteer Tutors who can commit two hours each week for a minimum of 10 weeks are needed. This can be done to fit your schedule and your learner’s needs. Lutheran Settlement House will provide all learning materials, a safe location for tutoring sessions, training, and access to like-minded volunteers to share tutoring tips and advice. Click for more.