Opportunities
Career Opportunity-Community Relations Specialist
Family Resources a non-profit organization is seeking a part time (20 hrs/wk) Community Relations Specialist to create an annual communications plan that will generate commitment from the community and maximize opportunities for public relations, marketing, outreach and advocacy. A Bachelor’s degree in business, communication or directly related field is required. At least three (3) years exp in public relations, marketing with demonstrated community and media relations for a nonprofit organization. Must be able to travel locally with occasional travel within the state and work flexible hours and on weekends. Excellent written, verbal, communication & presentation skills required. A high degree of flexibility, creativity, innovation and critical thinking is essential. To apply fax resume to (727) 521-5218 or visit www.family-resources.org. DFWP/EOE
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Scholarship opportunities
Forbes' listed the US Military Academy #1 of public and private colleges and universities in the country. If your student is interested in attending the Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, Naval Academy or West Point Military Academy please submit an application by Friday, October 16. FMI: john.langston-02@macdill.af.mil.
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Honor Your Youth Volunteer
Each year, Soroptimist International of Upper Pinellas County honors a female high school youth who is doing great things for others through volunteering with a local charity. If you know of a teenage volunteer, we would like to invite her compete for our Violet Richardson Award.
The competition requires that the student complete and submit an application. Entries must be received by Marsha McGrath on or before November 15, 2009 at mmcgrath9@tampabay.rr.com . The award includes dinner with our Soroptimist Club, speaking to the membership about her experiences as a volunteer, and an award of $100.00 both for the volunteer and for the organization where she has volunteered. For an application click here.
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Job Opening - Hispanic Outreach: Gang Prevention Specialist
The Hispanic Outreach Center is hiring a Gang Prevention Specialist. The employee will provide gang prevention support groups in elementary schools, work with police to identify and work with Hispanic/Latino youth at risk of gang involvement, and develop relationships with parents of Hispanic youth in Clearwater. Qualifications: experience working with youth, bilingual and bicultural (Spanish-English) essential. Degree in human services, social work, education preferred. Must have a valid driver license and own a functioning car. Email resumes to Slyth@hispanicoutreachcenter.org, or fax to 727-447-2424.
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Job Openings Dr. MLK Jr. Neighborhood Family Center
The following job are open at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Family Center:
Volunteer Coordinator: Part-time 20 hours;coordinates the Dr. MLKJR NFC Center Volunteer Program and participants; youth and adults.
Family Life Coach: Full-time 40 hours: Helps improve family functioning and goal setting through coaching in order to provide a stable supportive and encouraging environment for children and youth.
Family Literacy Coordinator: Full- time 40 hours: Responsible for the workflow, guidance, instruction, coordination, and the effectiveness of the delivery of literacy services to families participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Family Center programs.
Please contact: Linda Steele at 727 442-5355 or apply in person at: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Family Center - 1201 Douglas Avenue Clearwater Florida 33755
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Job Opportunity for People with Disabilities
FWHA is working hard to increase employment of those with disabilities. There are currently positions available in the transportation field. For more information click here.
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Entry Level Job Opportunity
The DEA will soon be recruiting for entry level Intelligence Research Specialists, GS-0132-07 in the Washington DC area, inclusive of Arlington, Fairfax (Merrifield) and Chantilly Virginia locations. Applicants must meet the following requirement: Expert knowledge and specialized intelligence experience. Highly technical state-of-the-art skills associated with computer engineering, systems engineering, and computer science in order to perform and manage highly sensitive and technical special projects. Foreign language aptitude with proof of certification from an independent outside source with at least a minimum working proficiency level or higher in the areas of reading, writing and comprehension. If you believe that you meet the above requirements, please mail your application/resume, inclusive of foreign language certification (if applicable) and any other supporting documentation to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Intelligence Division, Attention: NCM, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. Please note that you will be notified by the DEA of the status of your application as quickly as possible.
For those who do not meet the above requirements, please be advised that, during calendar years 2009 and 2010, DEA will issue announcements for Arlington, VA, Fairfax, VA, Chantilly, VA, the El Paso Intelligence Center and field division offices in Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Diego, CA. and San Francisco, CA; as well as other locations as necessary. FMI: http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/job/intelligence/intelligence.htm
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NAACP looking for Parent Involvement
The NAACP is looking for parents to meet in a focus group discussing parental involvment in education. The group will meet approximately once a month for 10 months. The Time and place have not yet been determined, but will likely start sometime in October. FMI: Teketa Marshall @ 727-892-5088
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Mt. Pleasant Standard Based Middle School "Open Enrollment 2009-2010"
We are currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Mt. Pleasant SB Middle School provides a safe, nuturing and disciplined enviroment so your child can achieve full academic potential. We are a stable 7 year old Hillsborough County Public Charter School. FMI: 813-253-0053 or www.mpmiddleschool.net
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Community Yard Sale Tables Available
Join us on October 17th for the first Annual Euclid Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale. Come to shop or sale. The sale will be from 8A-2P at the green space on 52nd Ave. and 9th St. No. in St. Pete. Cost to sell is $5.00 for association members/$10.00 for non members. FMI: secretary@euclidheights.org or 727-235-4182.
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Part-Time Office Manager Position Open
This position is for a small but very busy non-profit in Pinellas Park. Responsible for standard clerical duties, telephone, files, prepare funding reimbursement requests, verify bills, write checks, some other bookkeeping duties. Work with two professional staff, volunteers, accountant. Must have very good computer skills, be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, basic knowledge of QuickBooks a real plus. Self-starter. At least one year work experience. $14.00 per hour, hours negotiable. Send resumes to Office, Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless, Inc., 5180 62nd Ave. North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781 or Susan@pinellashomeless.org
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CDFI Fund Job Openings: Financial and Program Analyst
Would you like to use your experience with the community development finance industry in an exciting job with the federal government? If your experience includes a thorough understanding of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund programs and if you have analytical skills and techniques necessary to evaluate grant and/or tax credit program applications; then we invite you to apply for this position with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund. The Financial and Program Analyst duties include: researching, reviewing, analyzing, and assisting in the evaluation of applications for awards in the form of investments, loans, grants, and/or tax credits; assisting in the coordination of special projects; assisting in the preparation of briefing and communications materials; and refining existing Fund policies and procedures and formulating new policies and procedures for properly and adequately accomplishing the Fund's program goals and objectives. Click here for more information.
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Grants Specialist Position
Family Resources a non-profit organization is seeking a Grant Specialist to research, analyze, prepare reports and presentations. Candidate must possess knowledge of grant/contract theories, principles and practices. Excellent written, verbal, communication & presentation skills required. A high degree of flexibility, creativity, innovation and critical thinking is essential. To apply fax resume to (727) 521-5218 or visit www.family-resources.org. DFWP/EOE
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Career Opportunity-American Cancer Society Community Representative
We need you to help execute our biggest and most successful special events. You'll recruit and manage a team of informed, prepared volunteers while working to secure corporate sponsorships, keeping an eye on financial goals and leading us in reaching them, and identifying new financial contributors. Minimum Requirements:Position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in outside sales, fundraising and/or community development. Proven track record of revenue generation a must. Extensive travel within your assigned area will also be expected. Exceptional benefits and career growth potential provided.Experience/Education-Based salaries * Exceptional Benefits Offerings * Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Generous Paid Time off * Career Advancement Opportunities * Retirement Plans * Team Oriented WorkplaceThe American Cancer Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity. Click here for more information.
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Job Opportunity at Westcare
Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, flexible shifts. Dept of Corrections non-secured residential program for males with substance abuse issues. Develop care plan and complete case management for each client; facilitate group sessions; provide individual and group counseling; perform drug screenings; maintain all clinical documentation. Requirements: BA in Human Services or similar field, or comparable related experience; CAP or willing to work toward certification; meet standards for CAC (or CAP) &/or have 2 (or 3) years’ work experience in chemical addictions; valid FL driver’s license; able to pass background screening. Competitive salary. Benefits available after eligibility period. Email resume to kathy.rodman@westcare.com or fax to K Rodman at 727 825 0573. Drug Free Workplace, EOE
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2010 Burger King Scholars Program
This program awards $1,000 each to high school seniors who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, work part-time for a minimum of 10 hours a week or 40 weeks per year, are actively involved in community service activities, demonstrate financial need and plans to enroll in an accredited two/or four year college, university, or vocational /technical school by Fall of the application year. Applications are available online from September 14, 2009 – Feb. 1, 2010. Deadline to apply is Feb. 2, 2010. To learn more about the program visit http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org .
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Prospect Trip to FAMU
The Tampa FAMU Alumni Chapter is sponsoring a trip to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. This trip is open to 10 students on first come first served basis. The students will take a tour of FAMU, attend the FAMU vs North Carolina A & T game and enjoy a special activity. Cost includes game ticket and hotel room. FMI: Lynne Washington @ 850-321-9241 email: LynneW211@yahoo.com or Uvonka Armstead @ 813-270-4888 email: Vonklove26@yahoo.com
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FREE MASTERS PROGRAM AT WAKE FOREST
Wake Forest University has an opportunity for minority students to attend its MBA program for FREE , and so far, the response has been very poor. The Master of Art in Management program is designed
specifically for liberal arts majors only. The MA degree program is a 10 month intense study of the basic functional areas of Business. After graduation and working for approximately two years, all MA graduates are eligible to apply to Wake Forest as part of the MA/MBA joint degree Program and get the MBA in one year. The contact person for anyone who is interested is: Derrick S. Boone, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Marketing Room 3139 Worrell Professional Center Babcock Graduate School of Management Wake Forest University 1834 Wake Forest Drive Winston-Salem , NC 27109-875820email: derrick.boone@mba.wfu.edu Web Site: http://mba.wfu.edu/ Phone: (336).758.4475; Toll-free: (866) 925-3622.
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Job Announcement for Registered Nurse
Hillsborough County Childrens Services Head Start Program is accepting applications to fill a Registered Nurse position. This is a full-time position with a salary of $40,768-$64,708. Click here to apply.
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HELP NEEDED ASAP
The Family Resources Kinship Care Program is in desperate need of clothing for children in all sizes from toddler to teen. We are also in need of a high chair and car seat. All donations, referrals and suggestions are appreciated. FMI: 727-344-6383
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