Internship with National Team (Los Angeles)
Program Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Intern (Chicago, IL)
Internship with National Team (Los Angeles)
Internship Summary
Step Up Women's Network is seeking interns to work directly with the national executive director and director of marketing & communications in areas of administration, operations, marketing and events.
Specific Duties include:
- Assist the national executive director with various administrative tasks such as planning travel, updating contacts, maintaining files and organizational systems for the office and office errands as necessary
- Assist the marketing and communications director with media research, social media outreach, and updating the organization's website and press kits
- Assist with nonprofit operations and management, including board and sponsor relations
- Troubleshoot IT and equipment issues as necessary
- Answer the main Step Up phone lines and respond to email inquiries
- Communicate regularly via phone, letter and email with program participants, donors and potential sponsors
- Regularly update database and intra-office documents for smooth communication between all Step Up offices
- Assist with disseminating direct mail to Step Up members and supporters
- Assist with event preparation
- Special projects as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate:
- Is interested in gaining nonprofit experience and the opportunity to be mentored by the national team
- Is passionate about women's issues and our mission of connecting & advancing women and girls
- Is a team-player with a positive, professional, can-do attitude
- Is a people-person and enjoys communicating with diverse constituents
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and cares about delivering quality, professional work
- Is a self-starter, a fast-learner, does not require heavy supervision, and copes well with change (i.e., is flexible)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Demonstrates impeccable organization skills
- Demonstrates strong writing skills
- Can multi-task among competing priorities
- Can keep up in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Can commit for at least 5 months or longer
Commitment and Fill-Date
The ideal candidate is seeking a part-time internship for a minimum of 5 months and can be available approximately 20 hours/wk during the weekdays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Start date- August 16. This is an unpaid internship.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to veronica@suwn.org. No phone calls please. Step Up will contact all those we wish to interview.
Program Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Position Summary
Under the Managing Director's supervision, the Program Manager will oversee overall operations of Step Up's after-school and Saturday enrichment programs serving approximately 150 high school-aged girls in Los Angeles. The Program Manager will split time between the Step Up office in downtown Los Angeles and in the field at Step Up's select partner high-schools (Gertz-Ressler High School, Los Angeles Leadership Academy and Environmental Science & Technology High School) which all serve a low-income population of students. The Program Manager is accountable to ensure that all programs are implemented based upon Step Up's vision, policies, and curriculum. Program areas include: confidence-building performing and visual arts, college preparation, and career development. A summary of responsibilities include:
Program Administration and Operations
- Manage the successful development and implementation of all confidence building and college and career preparation programs
- Hire and supervise instructors for all after-school programs
- Maintain a high-level of student attendance and retention according to Step Up's strategic plan
- Ensure that each program has the requisite supplies while adhering to program budgets (may necessitate outreaching for donated or discounted items)
- Maintain quality records of student attendance, and contribute to national Teen Programs evaluative database including updating statistics, case studies, and the like
- Communicate with program instructors, school staff and/or student social workers/counselors, about any important behavioral or environmental issues affecting any program
Program Evaluation
- Participate in 2010 program review and evaluation project with Deloitte consultants
- Administer program surveys to participants
- Monitor metrics for evaluation of each program
- Collaborate with school staff to collect report cards, diplomas, and relevant test scores
- Participate in national staff meetings and conference calls for discussing strategies, best practices, and evaluation tools
- Compile case studies of students
- Conduct regular youth development research and follow local and national news and trends in youth development and after-school programming
Staff Training and Development
- Manage a team of instructors, interns and a part-time Program Coordinator
- Organize staff meetings, trainings, and reporting systems for all direct reports
- Conduct mid-point and end-of-year evaluations of instructors and Program Coordinator
- Manage instructor timesheets, expenses reports, and bonuses
Student Relationship Management
- Manage recruitment and retention of program participants
- Manage a strong relationship with each program participant throughout their high-school career
- Manage a portfolio for each program participant including keeping a college plan for each student
- Support parental involvement efforts such as parent meetings and phone calls
External Relationship Management
- Manage strategic relationships and ensure positive identity of organization's brand with key stakeholders, including organization's members, corporate sponsors, board of directors, foundation staff, school partner staff, teen participants, parents, community based partner organizations, and college admissions staff
- Facilitate quarterly meetings and compile year-end reports with partner school liaisons
- Collaborate with partner school staff in scheduling Step Up programs and special events as well as participating in appropriate school orientations, meetings or events for purposes of educating and promoting Step Up programs
- Build relationships with college admissions officers and scholarship organization representatives for student benefit and advancement
- Collaborate with Managing Director on fundraising initiatives and stewardship with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
Volunteer Management
- Recruit and manage volunteers participating in afterschool programs and special mentorship opportunities
- Recruit for and manage the Teen Programs Committee
- Facilitate volunteer trainings as needed for teen programs and events
Member Events/Communications
- Attend Step Up member events to promote volunteerism among Step Up members
- Arrange attendance for Step Up teens at appropriate member events and facilitate activities to engage women and girls for meaningful interactions
- Plan and execute showcase events highlighting teen program accomplishments for Step Up members, guests, Step Up girls and their family members
- Incorporate creative ways to keep Teen Programming an essential part of member events, even where teens are not present
- Draft marketing materials to engage members in teen programs and events
Qualifications
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree, 2 years of work experience in youth development work, and be passionate about working in the non-profit industry. Specifically, the successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Education: BA in related field, MPA or M.Ed preferred
- Work Experience: Minimum 2 years directing youth program of over 50 students or comparable experience working with youth in ethnically diverse and underserved communities
- Ability to build rapport with high school students. Passion women's social issues and interest in providing quality educational and enriching experiences to girls.
- Ability to work well with multiple constituencies (staff, sponsors/donors, member leaders and volunteers, board members, school administrators, parents, teens, underserved communities)
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- High level of organization and professionalism
- Creativity in proposing new ideas and programs
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver quality, professional work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Teaching or public speaking experience/training is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills. Experience in management of programs and people is preferred.
Start Date and Salary
Position to start July 2010. Salaried position that includes health insurance and generous vacation benefits.
To Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Veronica Nilchavee, Executive Assistant, at veronica@suwn.org.
As an addendum to your cover letter, please provide answers to the following. Only applicants who provide answers to these questions will be considered for the position.
1. Assume you are running a program that is staffed and budgeted to serve 25-30 girls. Over the first 4 of 12 weeks of the program, attendance has decreased from 25 girls to only 10. What would you do to turn the program around?
2. Assume you are at a Step Up social event, how might you engage women to participate in Step Up's volunteer opportunities benefiting the teen girls such as attending after school programs, signing up for mentorship opportunities, or participating in the Teen Programs Committee?
No phone calls please. Step Up will contact all candidates that we wish to interview.
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Intern (Chicago, IL)
Position Summary
Step Up Women's Network seeks volunteers/interns to assist the Managing Director with the organization's fundraising and strategic planning in Chicago as well as to assist with the day-to-day administration, operations, and logistics. Specific duties include:
- Researching and organizing data for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities
- Managing and organizing data regarding donors
- Assisting with meeting preparation for the Step Up Board of Directors and Committees
- Preparing materials for Step Up's fundraising initiatives and events
- Assisting members in hosting their own fundraising benefits for Step Up
- Supporting Step Up's Professional Mentorship Program for members
- Drafting and producing marketing materials for Step Up programs and events
- Assisting with event production
- Handling out-of-office errands, as necessary
- Hiring a replacement intern at the conclusion of your term
Fill Date and Commitment
This is a position for a minimum of four months and 20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible. Some evening hours may be necessary for events. The position is unpaid.
Benefits of Volunteering with Step Up
- Resume building experience tailored to your interests and skills
- Training in non-profit management, fundraising, marketing, and all around business practices
- Ability to work closely with the Managing Director
- Attendance at high level events with the opportunity to network with dynamic women
Qualifications
Step Up will consider candidates with a minimum of 2 years work experience or bachelor's degree. The selected candidate will have the following additional qualities:
- Passionate about our mission and women's issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with a positive, professional, can-do attitude
- Strong attention to detail and care to deliver quality, professional work
- A flexible self-starter that does not require heavy supervision
- High level of organization and the ability to multi-task
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
To apply
Please email your resume and a cover letter to Gina Marotta, Managing Director, at gina@suwn.org by Friday, August 6, 2010. No phone calls please. Step Up will contact all those we wish to interview.
