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The American Savings Foundation is an independent charitable foundation dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting education, human services, and the arts, with a special emphasis on the needs of children, youth, and families, through grants to community organizations and college scholarships.
Position: Program Officer – Grants After School
Location: New Britain
Description: Manage a wide range of duties related to the Foundation’s grants program, including, but not limited to, outreach, processing, review, and analyzing outcomes across a portfolio of grants across all priority areas. Oversee the Foundations grants to after school programs, and provide support, guidance, and expertise to after school grantees. Assist the President and CEO administering the Foundation’s grants program, carry out its objectives, and providing recommendations and implementing program enhancements.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Grants Management Administration – Provide management and oversight of an assigned portfolio of grants across all priority areas (human services, education, and arts and culture), throughout the entire grant lifecycle.
- Respond to public inquiries regarding Foundation grant policies and procedures. Provide guidance and technical assistance to grant seekers.
- Review and analyze grant requests, conduct due diligence including follow-up inquiries.
- Provide analysis and professional judgment in developing staff recommendations to the Grants Committee, including analysis of the nonprofit organization, its operations, and budget.
- Assist with presenting oral and written reports and answering questions to the Grants Committee and the Board of Directors as needed.
- Produce timely confirmation and other official correspondence to grant seekers and grantees.
- Monitor grants by conducting site visits and additional meetings. Analyze grantee progress and final reports. Provide regular updates on progress to the President CEO, and/or Grants Committee and the Board, as directed.
- Follow Foundation policies and procedures including payment processing, record keeping, and record retention, regarding all aspects of grants management.
- Keep abreast of trends in grantsmanship, philanthropy, outcomes evaluation, and database management. Support the implementation of evolving grant-making strategies as appropriate, in keeping with philanthropic best practices.
- After School Grants Portfolio Management – Serve as the primary grants officer for the Foundations after school grants portfolio.
- Manage the grant lifecycle, as described above, for all grants related to after-school programs.
- Provide evaluation and guidance to after school grantees on program quality and best practice standards.
- Represent the Foundation in local and statewide collaborative efforts to improve the quality and availability of after school programs.
- Work with other Foundation staff to write press releases, website content and social media, primarily as related to after-school program funding.
- Community Leadership
- Represent the Foundation at meetings of non-profit agencies, other funders, and community leaders. Maintain relationships with other foundations and non-profits. Attend events on behalf of the Foundation.
- Explore issues and trends in the community to help the Foundation develop and implement proactive strategies and strategic grantmaking and in the field of after-school.
For full job description, click here.
Position: Program Officer – Grants & Communications
Location: New Britain
Description: Manage a wide range of duties related to the Foundation’s grants program, including, but not limited to, outreach, processing, review, and analyzing outcomes across a portfolio of grants across all priority areas. Assist the president and CEO administering the Foundation’s grants program, carrying out its objectives, and providing recommendations and implementing program enhancements.Work closely with the President CEO on communications activities of the Foundation, including writing press releases, developing and managing social media and website content.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Grants Management Administration – Provide management and oversight of an assigned portfolio of grants across all priority areas (human services, education, and arts and culture), throughout the entire grant lifecycle.
- Respond to public inquiries regarding Foundation grant policies and procedures. Provide guidance and technical assistance to grant seekers.
- Review and analyze grant requests, conduct due diligence including follow-up inquiries.
- Provide analysis and professional judgment in developing staff recommendations to the Grants Committee, including analysis of the nonprofit organization, its operations, and budget.
- Assist with presenting oral and written reports and answering questions to the Grants Committee and the Board of Directors as needed.
- Produce timely confirmation and other official correspondence to grant seekers and grantees.
- Monitor grants by conducting site visits and additional meetings. Analyze grantee progress and final reports. Provide regular updates on progress to the President CEO, and/or Grants Committee and the Board, as directed,
- Follow Foundation policies and procedures including payment processing, record keeping, and record retention, regarding all aspects of grants management.
- Keep abreast of trends in grantsmanship, philanthropy, outcomes evaluation, and database management. Support the implementation of evolving grant-making strategies as appropriate, in keeping with philanthropic best practices.
- Communications
- Work closely with the President CEO and grantees to write and edit Foundation press releases and social media content
- Update and manage content on the Foundations website. Create and post stories regarding grants and foundation accomplishments. Write and manage Grantee stories, links to recent articles, and other areas of the website.
- Create and maintain a system for tracking and reporting on news stories about grantees and about the Foundation.
- Assist with planning and executing the Foundations annual communications plan, which may include working with an outside communications consultant, and other duties as assigned.
- Assists in planning and running events with a focus on grant-related engagement. Provide support for other Foundation events.
- Community Leadership
- Represent the Foundation at meetings of non-profit agencies, other funders, and community leaders. Maintain relationships with other foundations and non-profits. Attend events on behalf of the Foundation.
- Explore issues and trends in the community to help the Foundation develop and implement proactive strategies and strategic grantmaking.
For full job description, click here.
To apply, please click on the links provided.
Experience Camps is a national, no-cost program for grieving children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. Our one-week, overnight summer camp programs combine the best elements of summer camp with a clinically-informed peer support model that normalizes grief and allows kids to connect with other kids who “get it.” We provide a safe environment where kids can explore their grief, break the isolation they may feel with their non-camp peers, and have a whole lot of fun.
Position: Volunteer
Location: Westport
Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:
- Enthusiastic and high-energy individual who enjoys working with children
- Full availability with no restrictions during the week of camp
- Prioritize camper safety and well being above all else
- Develop warm and nurturing bonds with our campers, set boundaries, and act as a role model at all times
- Work effectively as part of a team and take direction well
- Provide support to campers and comfortably talk about death, dying, and grief
- Keep campers on schedule and supervise campers throughout the day and night
- Assist in set up, preparation, and clean up of all camp events
- Inventory all materials, supplies, and equipment with guidance from the leadership team
- Respond quickly to safety issues
- Stand and walk outdoors in a variety of weather conditions for prolonged periods of time
- Live in a rustic environment
- Work a flexible schedule including early mornings and late nights
- Adapt easily to unexpected changes in plans or environment
- Help campers thrive, play, laugh, and make new friends
For full job description, click here.
Position: Grief Specialist
Location: Westport
Salary: $1000 stipend paid at the end of camp.
Job Responsibilities Including, but not limited to:
- Each Grief Specialist will facilitate grief-related activities for two bunks of campers including sharing circles, guided bereavement activities, and bunk discussions around grief according to the Experience Camps Clinical Team Member Guidelines.
- During the week of camp, provide guidance and support to bunk counselors on behavior strategies and interventions for any camper challenges, as well as for routine bunk management.
- Prepare materials and supplies for all grief-related activities at camp.
- Assist in the preparation and facilitation of all campfires.
- Attend team planning meetings to review guidelines and goals of each grief activity.
- Participate in daily meetings with their team and the Clinical Director to discuss how individual campers are doing, as well as any camper or bunk challenges and successes that should be acknowledged and addressed.
- Establish relationships with campers and volunteers of their assigned bunks by following the schedule and actively participating in activities, rest periods, meals, and bedtime.
- Communicate any camper or bunk concerns to the Clinical Director and follow stated protocol on any necessary reporting.
- Document and share notes with the Clinical Director on assigned campers and situations.
For full job description, click here.
To apply and earn more about each position, click here.
Flanders’s mission is to provide opportunities to appreciate nature’s wonders and preserve land, inspiring lifelong learning about our natural world.
Position: Education and Camp Director
Location: Woodbury
Salary: $45,000-50,000
Description: The Education and Camp Director (Director) will bring a unique brand of enthusiasm for environmental education to create an inclusive summer camp culture defined by fun and learning. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented individual with a strong commitment to learners. The Director will contribute significantly to Flanders’ growth by engaging with families, participating with partner schools and organizations, attracting talented teachers and trainers, and communicating with staff and volunteers at all levels. Together we strive to understand our changing landscape, ecosystems, and environmental culture while enriching our communities.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and oversight of all aspects of Flanders education and summer camp programs.
- Staff hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation all part time education and seasonal summer program staff
- Program development that ensures Flanders mission, adheres to Flanders, and meets all policies for local/state/federal licensure regulations as may be appropriate.
- Parent communications, public relations, marketing, and advertising using traditional and digital systems
Reports to: Executive Director; works with the Program and NGSS Coordinators; engages with the LEARN Committee and other Flanders volunteer committees
Specific Deliverables:
- Work with the Executive Director to develop the scope of the educational program, including a strategic plan, and carry out the educational goals of Flanders.
- Program planning and implementation o Develop, review and evaluate program design including curriculum objectives and learning activities
- Serve as the primary presenter of off-site and on-site presentations
- Hire part time educators, seasonal staff, and contract trainers
- Summer Camp and Science Academies job functions
- Meet all Office of Early Childhood licensure youth summer camp regulations as well as Flanders, local health department, state and federal laws & regulations
- Design training activities in health and safety and implement the same to assure that all staff are fully prepared to carry out a safe and successful program objectives
- Create or oversee creation of guides with daily activity outlines for each existing and new camp program and provide to each program leader
- Write and keep an updated camp operational manual,
- Research best practices in environmental summer camps for youth, collaboratively create camp programs, review curricula, hire, train, and supervise, all camp staff
- Conduct regular formal and informal summer staff evaluations
- Attain parental feedback, solicit parent advisory involvement annually
- Ensure that staff, campers, and parents know and follow safety procedures for programs.
- Make final decisions, with Flanders administrators, on staff corrective actions, disciplinary and/or termination actions
- Be present every day of camp in groups and activities, providing staff supervision, support and role modeling assuring that camp program daily outlines are being implemented
- Assist Summer Teachers in addressing serious camper issues and developing behavior/instructional plans.
- In a behavioral crisis, make final decisions on consequences and possible camp expulsions
- Oversee emergency operations
- Be the primary contact with parents for serious situations
- Ensure all documentation is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Environmental Education job functions:
- Design Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) aligned science, nature, and agricultural curricula for field trips, away programs, and vacation camp workshops
- Serve as the primary Environmental Educator for onsite and offsite programs and recruit and hire part time environmental educators as needed
- Prepare outdoor and indoor classrooms during field trip seasons
- Monitor inventory and order needed equipment and supplies using approved budget guidelines
- Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to promote educational opportunities across multiple media
- Adult, Family, Community Programs, and Special Events
- Develop interpretive materials for the general public
- Work collaboratively with non-profit partner organizations, area public and private schools as well as Flanders staff, volunteers and Board Members
- Represent Flanders at Special Event as needed including evenings and weekend event
- Collaboratively work with the Flanders LEARN Committee regarding Environmental Education programming for adults, family and the community at large
- Assist with other Flanders duties as assigned by the Executive Director Minimum
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, recreation or a related field
- Two to five years’ experience preferred
- Master’s degree in related field desirable
Position Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience in education, camp, or recreation with a love and appreciation of nature, wildlife and outdoor activities
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
- Be physically able to carry a backpack/medical pack and work on your feet all day in the outdoors as well as hold first aid certification (or obtain certification within 30 days of hire)
- Ability to be creative and to work well with others: staff, volunteers, the public including having excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, ability to work independently and efficiently, and meet deadlines
- Must pass a background check for working with children and hold a valid driver’s license
Apply by date: April 11, 2025
Email letter of interest and resume to Vince LaFontan.
Jericho Partnership is a nonprofit collaboration of word and deed ministry organizations and congregations dedicated to serving the at-risk community of Danbury, CT, focusing on issues related to the life and health of our city’s at-risk youth, and by extension, their families.
Position: Classroom Monitor
Location: Danbury
Salary: $18 – 20/ hour
Apply by Date: May 1, 2025
Click here for application or email Dotsy Torres for more information.
Position: Camp Counselors, Summer Learning Program
Location: Danbury
Monday – Friday, June 23 – August 15th
- Supervise and working with students
- Weekly field trips
- 1 week training, 6 weeks in program
- Competitive pay
Requirements:
- Mandated reporting training upon hire
- Background check
Apply by Date: May 1, 2025
Click here for application. Click here for more information or email Dotsy Torres.
Position: Paraprofessional
Location: Trumbull
Salary: $18 – 20/ hour
- 75% – Supervision of Children – On a daily basis, provides immediate supervision and guidance to children of the Center. This includes:
- Interact with children and use positive techniques to guide their behavior.
- Monitor all activities to ensure a safe and controlled environment for children.
- 10% – Communication – Communicate with parents and other staff to ensure any issues or concerns are adequately addressed. This includes:
- Greet parents on a daily basis and share child’s daily experiences.
- Read the center logbook daily and document issues or concerns as appropriate.
- 10% – Implementation of Program Plans – Assist assigned child with the daily activities that have been planned on a daily basis.
- 5% – Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Work directly with assigned child to assist in center activities.
- Ensure TLC safety guidelines are met at all times.
- Utilize various techniques to be successful with managing students
- Engage child to enhance learning and socialization within the program
- Provide direct supervision to the child in your care. • Assist child with homework help if needed. • Report all child incidents and concerns to the center Site Director and together communicate with the child’s parents.
SKILLS • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Ability to assist in classroom instruction and learning. • Great attention to detail.
Position: School Age Head Teacher
Location: Trumbull
Salary: $20/ hour
- ESSENTIAL • 25% – Supervision and Development of Staff – On a daily basis provides guidance and direction to assigned staff to ensure all TLC goals and program needs are met. This includes: o Oversee staff to ensure they adequately supervise children and implement daily plans. o Provide motivation and training of staff to ensure they perform all duties required. o Implement disciplinary actions when staff fails to follow policies/procedures. o Annual evaluation of center staff to ensure they are provided with appropriate reinforcement regarding their performance. Provide frequent evaluation of new staff members during probationary period.
- 25% – Supervision Children – Ensure safety of all children enrolled in program by establishing and enforcing adequate center procedures. This includes: o Interact with children and use positive techniques to guide their behavior. o Ensuring a controlled attendance process to account for all children at all times. o Establishing a structure for all programs that provides a safe and controlled environment for children with clearly defined staff responsibilities. Ensuring that program format allows for maintenance of adequate staffing ratios at all times in each licensed area. o Ensuring that all licensed space is clean and safe for children. o Appropriately document all center incidents and accidents.
- 20% – Program Content – Develops the activities for a specific center in line with broad direction from Program Office. This includes: o Complete daily plans for all program activities affording children broad range of options and ability to choose preference. o Solicit input from children and provide Program Office with enrichment ideas.
- 15% – Customer Service – Interacts with Parents on a daily basis to maximize customer satisfaction with the operations and policies of the center. Refers significant issues to Program Coordinator where local response may be inadequate to resolve problems. Utilize tools such as parent board and monthly newsletter to keep parents informed of general center activities and upcoming events or concerns.
- 10% – Administration – Develops the activities for a specific center in line with broad direction from Program office. This includes: o Ensure that center meets all regulatory requirements (i.e. staff and child files, first aid and safety, etc.). o Communicate with TLC Office personnel to keep them aware of all center issues and problems. Maintain effective communication with all school personnel. o Ensure the center has adequate supplies and food stocks to meet the needs of the children and planned program activities.
- 5% – Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Position assumes supervisory responsibility for a specific center. 4. SKILLS
- Work is routine in scope, with some non-routine activities.
- This position requires creative thinking as related to influencing customers and motivating personnel.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in times of emergency or crisis. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
EXPERIENCE • Requires a minimum of 9 to 18 months of experience working with school-age children. • Must be certified in an approved First Aid Course. • Must be minimum of 20 years of age.
Apply by Date: March 17, 2025
For more information or email cgordon@tlctrumbull.com
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The New York State Network for Youth Success (the Network) is a statewide organization dedicated to strengthening the capacity and commitment of communities, programs, and professionals to increase access to high-quality programs and services beyond the traditional classroom. For nearly three decades, the Network has served a critical role to advance equitable expanded learning ecosystems throughout New York state. We work to ensure high-quality afterschool and summer programs are available so all of New York’s youth—and especially youth from low-income families, youth of color, and youth of other marginalized identities—can have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. The Network is dedicated to building responsive community systems to support quality afterschool, youth development, and summer programs for New York’s youth.
Position: Capacity Building Coordinator
Description: The purpose of the Capacity Building Coordinator position is to support the capacity building team. The Network for Youth Success’ Capacity Building Coordinator priorities include:
- Managing the NYS SAC Credential distance learning (asynchronous) course,
- Providing support for the NYS SAC Credential infrastructure, and creation of Network communications.
The primary responsibilities include creating and disseminating Network communications and supporting the capacity building team.
Click here for the full job description.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Kelly@NetworkForYouthSuccess.org