[geogu-l] [Advisers] Paid Undergraduate Position with Jumpstart (fwd)

[RICHARD ROTH]

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Richard Roth				Assistant to the Chair
rroth at u.washington.edu 			Department of Geography
voice: (206) 543-3246			Box 35-3550
  fax: (206) 543-3313			University of Washington
 			Seattle, WA  98195


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Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:51:13 -0700
From: Daniel Carrillo <carrill0 at u.washington.edu>
To: advisers at u.washington.edu
Subject: [Advisers] Paid Undergraduate Position with Jumpstart

Position Available: Jumpstart Student Involvement Coordinator

Jumpstart in the Center for Experiential Learning currently seeks an 
undergraduate student to join our team as a Student Involvement Coordinator! 
The position is 15-19.5 hours per week for the 2008-2009 academic year. 
Compensation is $10.50/hour. This is a work-study only position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

    * Support Jumpstart recruitment and marketing activities.
          o Update general Jumpstart marketing materials, lead info
            sessions, and assist in hiring Jumpstart Corps members by
            participating in Group Interviews
    * Provide support to build community among the Jumpstart Team
      Leaders and Corps Members.
          o Plan and coordinate events and activities for Jumpstart
            Corps members
    * Assist in development and implementation of Jumpstart Leadership
      Corps
          o Recruit Leadership Corps members as well as planning and
            organizing projects.
    * Assist in daily operations of the program
          o Support Site Managers in managing Corps Member database,
            files, and website
          o Oversee the management of Jumpstart supplies
          o Staffing the front desk for the Center for Experiential Learning

Qualifications and Experience

    * Team Building
          o Strong communication skills, including the ability to
            facilitate info sessions, interviews, and other meetings.
          o Experience in a leadership role, preferably with college
            students.
          o Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
          o Ability to work with people (especially students) from
            diverse backgrounds.
    * Professionalism
          o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
          o Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible.
          o Dedication to Jumpstart's mission and program areas
            including student development, community service, and early
            childhood education
          o Willingness to represent Jumpstart to outside groups.
          o Maturity and good judgment in relating to Jumpstart peers,
            partners, and families.
          o Creative problem solving skills, demonstrated ability to
            balance a variety of duties, and attention to detail.
          o Experience with PC operating systems and applications,
            including programs in the Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications

    * Experience or willingness to learn website management including
      HTML and Dreamweaver.
    * Experience or willingness to learn content design including Adobe
      Acrobat, Photoshop, or InDesign.
    * Experience or willingness to learn database management.


Benefits

    * Be a part of a large national non-profit program dedicated to
      serving young children.
    * Excellent professional development opportunities including
      quarterly leadership retreats.
    * Opportunity for growth and the ability to incorporate interests
      into work.
    * Work with friendly staff in a supportive, fun, team-oriented
      environment.


To Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest in the 
position to jstart at u.washington.edu or deliver to Mary Gates Hall 120.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For more information, email jstart at u.washington.edu, call 206-543-5476 or visit
http://depts.washington.edu/jstart

-- 
Daniel Carrillo
Jumpstart Seattle Associate Site Manager
University of Washington
Mary Gates Hall 120, Box 352803
Seattle, WA 98195-2803
phone: 206.543.5476
email: carrill0 at u.washington.edu
www.jstart.org/seattle



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