Off Campus Work-Study

Job Bank

All University work-study job openings are now posted on StudentJobs@temple.edu. Students can reach the link via the TUPortal. Select Student Links, and the link is listed.

University Departments can post job openings on the HR website, please contact HR if you have any questions about posting a job.

Off Campus Work-Study Jobs will be listed on this page. Organizations wishing to post a job, please email sfs@temple.edu or call 215-204-1404.

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ccpa@centercityproprietors.org

1528 Walnut Street, Suite 910

Philadelphia, PA 19102

215.545.7766

www.centercityproprietors.org

Center City Proprietors Association (CCPA) is looking for a student to assist in all aspects of running a small business association. Tasks will involve helping with membership coordination and administration of the association and range from answering phones and sending faxes to working on current projects, membership polls and research, promoting events, and basic public and media relations. 

We are looking for a bright individual who is creative, reliable, has knowledge of marketing and sales, the ability to handle a variety of tasks, to cooperate with numerous external sources, and has excellent computer, writing and communications skills.  Student should have a work study grant to be eligible for PHEAA-funded positions and must be a Pennsylvania resident in order to be eligible. Please send a resume and cover letter to ccpa@centercityproprietors.org.  

CCPA is a non-profit small business association located in Philadelphia.  It is our mission to foster communication, education and cooperation among the small businesses of Center City Philadelphia and to promote and improve the commercial vitality of the City. 

Contact:
Benjamin Frank
Executive Director
Center City Proprietors Association
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 910
Philadelphia, PA 19102
T: 215.545.7766

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Workstudy Position: Clerical Position/Transcription

New City Community Press is currently seeking an individual to transcribe a series of taped interviews of local Philadelphia residents. Student will be provided with necessary equipment/software.

Student can work up to 40hrs per week if desired.

The mission of New City Community Press is to provide opportunities for local communities to represent themselves by telling their stories in their own words. We document stories of local communities because

we believe their voices matter in addressing issues of national and global significance. We value these stories as a way for communities to reflect upon and analyze their own experience through literacy and

oral performance. We are committed to working with communities, writers, editors and translators to develop strategies that assure these stories will be heard in the larger world. Urban/Creatives

sensibility a must.

Must be a legal Pennsylvania Resident and Qualify for Work-study.

Contact: Steve Parks, Executive Director

             New City Community Press

             7715 Crittenden St #222

             Philadelphia, PA 19118

             www.newcitypress.org

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 The Salvation Army

Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division

701 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

WORK STUDY POSITION AVAILABLE

Position:         Work Study Personnel Clerk

Department:     Human Resources Department

Availability of Position:      Summer Sessions I & II

Schedule: Part time, 20-25 Hours per Week (up to 35 hours per week during Summer I/II)

Reporting Relationship:  Reports to the Human Resources Administrator

Description of Position:  Applicant will be responsible for timely and accurate maintaining of employee records as recorded in the Human Resources computer system and as promptly filed with each employee’s record.  Performs various other clerical administrative tasks that assist timely communications, and general office operations, such as copying, faxing, and answering the phones.  Assembles packages of forms, updates handbooks and manuals for distribution.  Assist with coordination of special events, and other office duties as assigned, within the department.

Requirements:   High School Diploma or GED required, some college level courses strongly preferred.  Applicant must possess excellent alphabetizing and organizational skills.  Must appreciate and safeguard the confidential nature of the information maintained in the Human Resources Department.  Must have a working knowledge of various Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.  This individual should be detail oriented, a logical thinker, and must be a motivated self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple, changing work priorities, and must be able to work within deadlines.   Applicant must have an appreciation for, and understanding of, the philosophy and mission of The Salvation Army.

 Please submit your resume and a cover letter to:

Robert Baker

The Salvation Army

701 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Fax:    215-825-4666

Email:  robert_baker@use.salvationarmy.org

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on May 14, 2009.

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Become Part of the Solution

We are looking for positive, inspiring men and women who want to provide encouragement and inspiration to the youth we educate and train for the STARS program.

We are currently seeking Tutors to spend 2 hours per week helping our students achieve academic and trade success at the Philadelphia Job Corps Life Sciences Institute.

Job Corps is a program that helps young people (Ages 17-24) establish themselves in the workplace by providing academic and professional training. Our students are dedicated to completing their academic and vocational training successfully.

Just a few hours of your time every month can make a positive difference.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older and able to assist students in Math or Reading & Writing.
• Experience in any Healthcare field is preferred but not required!
• A sincere desire to work with our Philadelphia youth and help them achieve success.
• Ability to communicate with youth openly and without judgment.
• Sensitivity to diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interested? Contact DARVIN MARTIN at 267-386-2890

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Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

1725 Fairmount Ave.

Philadelphia, PA  19130

www.hungercoalition.org

Contact:  Julie Eubank, Outreach Coordinator

Phone:  215-769-0659, Ext. 104

Email:  jeubank@hungercoalition.org 

Position: Volunteer Team Director

Basic Function: Serve as a liaison between student volunteers and Coalition staff, engaging volunteers and a wider audience on campus around issues related to hunger and poverty.   

Scope of Work:

• Assist with recruitment of students from campus.
• Responsible for consistent communication with the volunteer team from local campus, consisting of six to ten volunteers.
• Conduct on-site trainings with members of campus volunteer team.
• Conduct mid-semester on-site check-ins with volunteer team, to ensure that team members are comfortable and confident with volunteer assignment.
• Assist with maintenance of materials and space at assigned sites (up to two field sites).
• Maintain regular communication with volunteer team and Coalition staff.
• Hold monthly meetings on campus to engage volunteer team, identify problems, and encourage reflection.
• Attend bi-monthly meetings with Coalition staff and other Volunteer Team Directors.
• Recruit students from campus to participate in the annual Walk Against Hunger.
• Screen clients for food stamp eligibility at a community site; weekly for two hours.

“Big Picture” Project:

• Work with Coalition staff to develop a unique, long-term project that will engage volunteers and wider campus populations and increase awareness around hunger and poverty. Projects could relate to political advocacy and involvement, domestic hunger awareness, etc.
• Examples: Conduct a letter-writing campaign around a current political issue. Organize the “Food Stamp Challenge” on campus. Organize a campus event or fundraiser. Creativity is encouraged.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be highly reliable and willing to work independently. Must be outgoing and willing to take initiative. Must communicate well. Must have strong writing and computer skills.
• Must be willing to make at least a year-long commitment of six to eight hours per week (hours may fluctuate slightly throughout the year).
• Willingness to use public transportation or access to a car or is required.

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Academy of Natural Sciences - Library Assistant – 2 positions 10 hours/week

PHEAA Employer Code: 231352000

PHEAA Job Code: T17 – Library Assistant

The Ewell Sale Stewart Library at the Academy of Natural Sciences houses a world-class collection focused primarily on natural history, biology, systematics, and environmental science. Its holdings include some 200,000 volumes ranging from works published in the 1500s to current serials and scientific publications from all over the world.

Job Description

• Circulation desk duties, including checking library materials in and out, and maintaining circulation files.

• Shelving and shelf reading.

• Assist patrons by retrieving materials.

• Create boxes to house fragile books and other materials.

• Maintain library web pages.

• Prepare occasional library mailings.

• Light processing of new books.

• Word processing and photocopying.

• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Keyboarding and filing skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Availability to follow a regular schedule of hours.

Preferred: Previous library experience; knowledge of Library of Congress call number scheme.

On-the-job training will be provided by Library staff.

Student must be have a work study grant to be eligible for these PHEAA-funded positions. Student must also be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States, and be a Pennsylvania resident in order to be eligible.

The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Person:

Danianne Mizzy, Library Director

mizzy@ansp.org

215-299-1145

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Point Breeze Civic Association

1518 S. 22nd Street

Philaelphia, PA  19146

TUTORS( Reading or Math)

Tuesday and Thurdays 3:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.

Help with homework, and tutoring.

Call Ms. Green at 215 755-6628 or

Email, pbca15182003@yahoo.com

GRANT WRITERS

Learn the #1 skill desired by professionals, Must be a good writer, Microsoft Experienced, work independently, Juniors and Seniors preferred. English and Business majors encouraged to apply.

Call Ms. Green at 215 755-6628 or

Email, pbca15182003@yahoo.com

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Assist Director with marketing and organizing annual Festival and youth

programs. Must have previous marketing experience.

Will assist with Sponsorships, PR, etc  Business majors, Juniors and Seniors preferred.

Call Ms. Green at 215 755-6628 or

Email, pbca15182003@yahoo.com

REPORTER

Write articles for community newsletter.  Must have journalism

 and Microsoft experience and writing samples.  Seeking English,

or Journalism majors. Junior and Seniors preferred. 

Call Ms. Green at 215 755-6628 or

Email, pbca15182003@yahoo.com

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Sports and Learning Program

Papa Playground

68th and Lansdowne

Philadelphia, PA 19151

Summer Camp Counselors
10 - 30 hrs/wk
Number of Positions: 4
Work Location: 65th & Lansdowne

Job Description:
Counselors will work with children ages 4 through 13 in our summer camp. Duties include supervising games, reading and math exercises and camp trips. We have a special need for counselors with experience and/or training in Art, Music, Dance & Drama 

Required Skills
Previous experience required, experience working with urban youth preferred. This individual must also be comfortable working in a relaxed, but sometimes chaotic environment.  A strong preference will be given to students who qualify for ‘off campus – work study’ positions

To apply for this job contact:
Jeff Bowker
Off-Campus
Sports and Learning Program
215-528-2605
sportsandlearning@yahoo.com  

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Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

1901 Vine Street

Philadelphia, PA  19103

PHEAA approved placement Code: 521173474

Job #4166

Associate Leader

Duties: The Free Library’s Summer Reading Program provides a way for children, teens, and adults to earn prizes by reading books, other Library resources or by participating in other Library activities. Associate Leaders provide assistance to the program through reading to children, helping with the distribution of prizes, and presenting programs.

Qualifications: Juniors or seniors: with strong customer service, leadership and communication skills; technology skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to plan, organize and present programs. An interest in working with children and teens is a plus.

Please email your resume and available hours to workstudy@library.phila.gov.

Details

Work-Study Only
Community Service
5 positions available for summer term (May-August)

40 hours per week (flexible)
Requires highly developed skills

non-pennsylvania residents may apply

Contact Information

Ms. Theresa Ramos

ramost@freelibrary.org

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Women’s Law Project

125 South 9th Street, Suite 300

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Tel: (215) 928-9801

www.womenslawproject.org

Office & Intake Assistant Job Description

Program Description

The Women's Law Project's Telephone Counseling Service provides legal information to thousands of callers annually relating to domestic violence, separation and divorce, support and custody, the legal rights of lesbian and gay parents, reproductive rights, employment, housing, and welfare. The overwhelming majority of our callers are women, most of them low-income. The service is operated by intake workers, who serve as the entry point for callers, and telephone counselors, who take information from callers about their concerns and provide legal information and extensive referrals in response.

Job Description:

• Answering phones and directing telephone counseling callers to appropriate volunteer or staff member (training is provided)
• Answer Intake line and provide screening for high volume Telephone Counseling Consumer Education and Referral Service (training is provided)
• Gather basic information to assess callers’ needs and direct them appropriately
• Provide referrals and basic, preliminary information
• Screen crisis/emergency calls for immediate attention
• Materials/office machine management
• Data entry tasks as needed
• Special Project support work related to Telephone Counseling, including but not limited to making copies of related publications and literature, etc.

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years old, mature and dependable
• Able to navigate internet applications and use basic computer functions
• Good written and oral skills
• Compassionate listener
• Able to communicate with and understand people from diverse backgrounds
• Understanding of and comfortable with feminist perspectives.

Work Hours:

Must be available for at least 12 hours per week between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, for at least one school semester.  Must work a minimum of three 4-hour shifts per week, flexible between 9:00 – 5:00 pm (these shifts can be on different days or you can include one full 8 hour work day).

Hourly Rate: as negotiated with the Off Campus Temple Work Study Program

To Apply: Please submit application and resume to dmorrison@womenslawproject.org

Applications can be found on www.womenslawproject.org under Telephone Counseling

*Must be PA resident and this is a work study position only. 

The Women’s Law Project is an equal opportunity employer.  Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

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Public Policy and Analysis Intern 

Position Description, Summer 2009                                        

Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

230 S. Broad Street, Suite 403,

Philadelphia, PA 19102

www.economyleague.org

The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to research and analysis of the region's resources and challenges with the goal of promoting sound public policy and increasing the region's prosperity.

Economy League investors are leading businesses, universities, and hospitals in the region who understand how sound public policies and effective governance support the region's economic competitiveness.

Additional funding for Economy League projects and initiatives comes from foundations, civic organizations, and local governments. Visit www.economyleague.org to learn more.

Responsibilities

The Public Policy & Analysis Intern will support the Economy League’s Research Department on a variety of projects. Duties will include:

• Research and support for a variety of projects, examples include analysis of the city’s budget process, assessment of the fiscal condition of the region’s arts and culture organizations, and various economic impact studiesResearching public policy issues and best practices on a variety of topics, including economic development, governance, and fiscal stability
• Drafting research reports both for internal use and publication
• Administrative and other duties, as assigned 

Candidate Qualifications

• Rising senior, recent graduate, or graduate student
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Quantitative skills and experience with Excel (experience with other analytic and data management software is desirable)
• Experience working with data from a variety of federal and state agencies
• Interest in public policy, state and local government, and the economy
• Creativity, self-motivation, and willingness to ask questions
• Effective interpersonal skills, team player
• Comfort and self-discipline working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Creativity and resourcefulness
• High standards for quality and ethics
• Commitment to making Greater Philadelphia a world class region
• Sense of humor

Job Type and Compensation

Hours and start and end date to be negotiated for summer 2009. Salary = work study eligible. The Economy League may be able to supplement a work study grant for exceptional candidates.

To Apply

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Christopher Scoville at cscoville@economyleague.org. Both documents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2009. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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BEBASHI

1217 Spring Garden Street-1st Floor

 Philadelphia, PA 19123

215-769-3561Fax: 215-769-3860

www.bebashi.org

Contact: Tyanie Wilson (215) 769-3561

Job Title: Receptionist

PHEAA Employer Code: 232484046

Hours of Operation: Mon.-Wed., Fri. 9am-5pm Thurs. 9am-8:00pm

Hours: Negotiable to meet student needs

*** PA Residents only

General Duties:

Responsible for providing exceptional customer service by answering phones, greeting visitors and clients.  Some light clerical duties as assigned such as mailings and envelope stuffing.  Keep the lobby and desk tidy during work hours.  May have to make copies or fax documents from time to time. Other duties as assigned. 

Desired Qualifications:

Some clerical experience

Switchboard experience

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Understanding of confidentiality

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Women's Law Project

125 South 9th Street, Suite 300

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Tel: (215) 928-9801

www.womenslawproject.org

Telephone Counselor Job Description

Program Description

The Women's Law Project's Telephone Counseling Service provides legal information to thousands of callers annually relating to domestic violence, separation and divorce, support and custody, the legal rights of lesbian and gay parents, reproductive rights, employment, housing, and welfare. The overwhelming majority of our callers are women, most of them low-income. The service is operated by telephone counselors who take information from callers about their concerns and provide legal information and extensive referrals in response

Job Description

 A Telephone Counselor interviews callers to identify their legal problems and helps separate legal from non-legal problems and provides useful referrals to other organizations. Counselors receive in-depth training and supervision to assure that the legal information they provide to callers is accurate and complete. Counselors need not have a background in law or social services. 

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years old, mature and dependable
• Able to learn and understand precise and detailed information
• Able to navigate internet applications and use basic computer functions
• Good written and oral skills
• Compassionate listener
• Able to communicate with and understand people from diverse backgrounds
• Be understanding of and comfortable with feminist perspectives

Work Hours

Counselor must be available for at least 8 hours per week between 9am and 5pm, Monday - Friday, for at least one school semester. Counselors must work a minimum of two 4-hour shifts per week, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m., on different days.

To apply: Please submit application and resume to ddomin@womenslawproject.org.

Applications can be found on www.womenslawproject.org.

* Must be PA resident

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Black Women in Sport Foundation (BWSF)

INTERN and Work Study programs

4300 Monument Road

Philadelphia, PA 19130

Journalism

BWSF is offering a selective internship program for students who are aspiring print, photo, graphics and multimedia journalists.  The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors (including fall 2008 graduates) and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities for credit or compensation through a work-study program, if available.  The program will begin in January 2009 and run for the duration of the spring semester.  BWSF is seeking highly motivated individuals that embody a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and journalistic skills.  The individual will be responsible for providing content for BWSF newsletter and website, preparing press releases, and other organizational duties.   Please provide a resume and cover letter describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the organization, an  example of your work – article, clips, CDs of multimedia work, etc.; two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead and an employment application to be completed at interview.  Apply by sending these materials to Marirose Roach via email: marirose@blackwomenins port.org, fax: 215.877.1942, or mail: 4300 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19130.   

Sport and Recreation Management

BWSF is offering a selective internship program for students who are aspiring to work in the field of Sport and Recreation Management.  The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors (including fall 2008 graduates) and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities for credit or compensation through a work-study program, if available.  The program will begin in January 2009 and run for the duration of the spring semester.  BWSF is seeking highly motivated individuals that embody a wide range of talents, experiences, achievements and leadership skills.  The individual will be responsible for assisting program director in administrating BWSF programming, holding and organizing events, marketing programs and community outreach; and other organizational duties.   Please provide a resume and cover letter describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the organization, two letters of reference at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead and an employment application to be completed at interview.  Apply by sending these materials to Marirose Roach via email: marirose@blackwomenins port.org, fax: 215.877.1942, or mail: 4300 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

BWSF is offering a selective internship program for students who are aspiring to work in the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management.  The internship is open to full-time juniors, seniors (including fall 2008 graduates) and graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities for credit or compensation through a work-study program, if available.  The program will begin in January 2009 and run for the duration of the spring semester.  BWSF is seeking highly motivated individuals that embody a wide rangeof talents, experiences, achievements and leadership skills.  The individual will be responsible for assisting staff in planning and preparing for BWSF National Annual Conference, organizing networking events, seeking out and membership incentives and activities; and other organizational duties.   Please provide a resume and cover letter describing the qualities and accomplishments you would bring to the organization, two letters of reference, at least one from a professor or faculty adviser on school letterhead and an employment application to be completed at interview.  Apply by sending these materials to Marirose Roach via email: marirose@blackwomenins port.org, fax: 215.877.1942, or mail: 4300 Monument Road, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

Mentoring

BWSF is offering a selective mentorship program for college students with an interest in athletics and orking with children.  All students are welcome to apply for a mentoring position with the Black Women in Sport Foundation. This position includes training grade school children in various sports and providing life skills instruction to children in a classroom setting.  For more information contact Marirose Roach at 215.877.1925 ext. 320 or email her at marirose@blackwomenins port.org .

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Technology Support Assistant

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2709 N. Broad St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Schedule:  Flexible

Salary:  $8:00/Hr

Job Description:
KIPP Philadelphia Charter School's mission is to develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so they can succeed in top-quality high schools, colleges, and the competitive world beyond. KPCS is modeled after the acclaimed KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Academies in Houston, TX and the South Bronx, NY. KPCS opened its doors to 90 fifth graders in North Philadelphia in July 2003, and now serves approximately 320 students in grades five through eight. The school day is from 7:30am-5:00pm. Saturday school is held twice a month from 9:00am-1:00pm and summer school is held for three weeks during August.

Required Skills

The Tech Support Assistant would be required to help maintain and run the network, computers and peripherals that are part of KIPP Philadelphia Charter School.  Duties would include, but are not limited to, maintenance of a wireless network, hardware and software installation on various Windows platforms, monthly staff computer backups, anti-virus maintenance, printer maintenance and other tech support issues.  Other duties may include technology training for teachers and administration and procurement assistance for hardware and software.  The Tech Support Assistant would report directly to the Technology Director.

To Apply, contact

Theresa Doggett, Operations Manager

tdoggett@kippphiladelphia.org

215-227-1728

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Freire Charter School

2027 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA  19103

Fellow in Education: student support

DESCRIPTION: position is flexible and responsibilities are open to include: Direct Student Servicing (interaction in classroom with teacher and students) and /or Indirect Student Servicing (collaboration with classroom teachers for lesson preparation and/or development and/or administrative duties.

Guiding Principles:  Expectations combined with empowerment; encouragement and appreciation inspire others to strive for excellence. This class promotes people’s areas of competence, giving credit for collaborative efforts and individual ideas.  Identifying a person’s area of need that is not meeting our class expectations is understood to be an opportunity to adapt guidance to better support growth and performance.  The climate of our class is to value pluralism, enjoy the time spent pursing common goals in the school & community environment, laugh often, work daily with integrity and honesty, disagree respectively, support each other always and to grow stronger together. 

Our class is a relationship-oriented approach of exposure, exploration, and education to broaden participants’ range of life enriching opportunities.   Our mission is to provide individualized and engaging peace and social justice education and access to tools that empower us to seek knowledge, think critically, act responsibly, work collaboratively and solve problems to achieve individual or community self-directed successes.  We are valued and held in high esteem.  All are encouraged to bring his or her entire being to class and to expect acceptance and caring support of his or her life and development.  We all are encouraged to self-advocate; our voices are heard and respected.  All students excel academically, emotionally and socially within a community of learners.   Students are supported in his or her successes or learning opportunities and assisted to grow from both.

Freire Charter School is located just 8 blocks from Penn's campus!  We serve mainly low-income students from throughout Philadelphia, supporting them in a rigorous high school college preparatory program.  We host our "Fellows" in a very unique way, not only exposing work-study students to the rigors of urban education, but we also include college and graduate students fully in our community.  We are a unique school, and we greatly value the role of college students and graduate students!  We strive to build deep relationships between college/graduate students and our Freire community: staff/parents/students/etc.  We also do our best to personalize the experience for you, your talents, desires, anxieties, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: -Commitment to ending educational inequity

-Belief that all students will succeed given the right learning conditions and support

-Maintain appropriate boundaries with students

-Have strong background in at least one academic subject

-Enjoy working with students and staff, realizing that you are a role model

INSTRUCTIONS: Please send an email to brett@freirecharterschool.org - please include resume as well as a short cover letter describing yourself, your interests, why you want to work with our school, and what role you envision yourself doing.  Feel free to email (above) or call Brett at 215-910-9663 to discuss this opportunity.

Brett Shiel

Director of Community Relations

brett@freirecharterschool.org

Office: 215-557-8555 x214

Cell: 215-910-9663

Fax: 215-557-9051

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Student Advocate Work Study Description

Duties and Responsibilities:  Student Advocates are needed to work one-on-one with clients to help them reach their goals.  You might help somebody write their first resume, locate a G.E.D. program, find affordable housing or childcare, or help them find a job.  Student Advocates work a minimum of four-hours in the office per week, meeting with clients and researching social services and job openings in the area.  Tools to guide your work are provided in the office, such as resource binders and veteran members of the organization.  Student Advocates are also required to attend bimonthly meetings, which will be utilized to conduct ongoing trainings and share client services challenges and successes with fellow members.

Qualifications:  NSP student advocates are bright, motivated students with a strong desire to get to know and give back to their communities.  We’re looking for people who are determined and committed to helping others by lending their pro-active problem-solving skills.  Student Advocates must be good listeners and supporters with a willingness to get to know people in their community and the services available to help them.

Benefits to Becoming an NSP Student Advocate:  NSP provides direct, hands-on experience with poverty, unemployment, housing, public assistance, and a variety of other issues.  While at NSP, there are many opportunities to gain and develop leadership skills in working with diverse groups of people, office management, public relations and event planning, and non-profit organization and management.  You will make contacts in the business and social service world and have practical skills to put on your resume.

Potential Student Advocate Projects

1.  Client Service

• Contact clients via telephone to: remind about meetings, check in on client progress, update clients on new resources/information, etc.
• Research community resources and information
• Update in-office resources such as: binders, website and bulletin boards
• Develop new/creative client outreach activities that will bring in new clients and reach office goals
• Plan a workshop (resume building, financial literacy, etc) at a local shelter or community center

 2.  Leadership

• Involvement in the operations of the organization and the development of our services
• Leadership of office volunteers and committees
• Opportunity to attend February Leadership Summit with other volunteers from all other NSP offices

 3. Community Outreach

• Research potential organizations, individuals, businesses etc who may be appropriate partners for NSP North Philadelphia
• Plan a special event for our community partners (i.e. NSP Open House)

 4.  Analysis Projects

• Assist in the collection and analysis of NSP North Philadelphia’s client numbers
• Create graphs and charts to demonstrate Local Office progress to funders, partners, students and other interested individuals
• Research demographic information for North Philly neighborhoods. Compare NSP’s numbers to overall demographics

 5.  Volunteer Outreach and Retention

• Plan for spring recruitment at Temple University.
• Assist in the planning of special volunteer appreciation events.

6. Communications

• Review, edit, or create NSP North Philadelphia’s local publicity materials including: client, volunteer, partner outreach brochures and flyers, local website, other recruitment material
• Create press releases regarding newsworthy events within the office and distribute to local press sources – including University newspapers. Respond to articles in local papers pertaining to relevant subjects

To learn more about NSP- www.nspnet.org or call 215-765-3430

To apply submit resume to phillynorth@nspnet.org

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NORTHWEST COMMUNITY COALITION FOR YOUTH

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER PROJECT

The Northwest CommUnity Coalition for Youth (NCCY) is seeking Work Study students who will assist students from varying backgrounds in grades 8 to 12 (13 – 18 years of age) in creating, producing and distributing the NCCY CommUnity Newsletter. This position is offered only to students who are Pennsylvania residents. 

The NCCY CommUnity Newsletter Project is an outgrowth of collaboration between State Representative Dwight Evans’ Office, Philadelphia Anti Drug/Anti Violence Network (PAAN) and other community organizations to address the surge in violence involving young people in recent years.

We are seeking college students to work with the young people in this program. 

Job Description

• Work-study applicants should have excellent writing skills and preferably major in English, Journalism, Mass Media, Communications, Primary or Secondary Education or other related fields.  However, all work-study students shall be considered for the position, regardless of their majors.
• Experience in developing or writing a newsletter, newspaper or other periodicals is a plus but not necessary.
• Work-study applicants should be familiar with Microsoft Publisher software and other programs used to publish newsletters but not necessary.  Training can be provided.
• Work-study applicants are expected to:
• Provide general guidance and mentorship to students
• Motivate and inspire students to participate when required
• Help students develop story ideas related to the community
• Give assignments and establish deadlines
• Assist students with conducting research, interviews and writing stories
• Review and edit stories and articles for publication
• Assist with photography
• Assist with selling of ads for the newsletter
• Assist with layout and design
• Assist with sending the newsletter to print
• Assist with coordinating the distribution of the newsletter
• Attend field trips with students to newspapers or television stations
• Monitor the progress of students
• Attend monthly meetings to provide periodic updates
• Work-study applicants are required to have a Child Abuse Clearance and Criminal History Records checks.  The Northwest Community Coalition for Youth shall facilitate this process.  These checks are legally required because you will be working with children.

• If you are interested in this position, please contact Ms. Isabella Fitzgerald, Office of State Representative Dwight Evans at (215) 549-0220 for an interview. 

For more information please contact Doris Harris, Executive Director of the Louis E. Harris Center for Youth Development at (215) 285-0070 or

Isabella Fitzgerald, Office of State Representative Dwight Evans at (215) 549-0220.  You may also want to take a look at the NCCY website at www.nccy.org

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Community Enrichment Fitness Network

    Student Work Study Opportunity

      PHEAA associated with

       Community Enrichment Fitness Network

Community Enrichment Fitness Network is a grass-roots, non-profit organization that educates the community on developing and maintaining  healthy lifestyle habits through exercise and  healthy eating.  

CEFN is looking for students who have experience or are studying in the following areas:  

(B20) Public Relations Ast.      (C03) Accounting-Computerized

(C10) Database Assistant        (F09) Nutrition Assistant

(H25) Volunteer Coordinator    (R18) Fitness Assistant 

Benefits:

Valuable work experience

Offers Pay through PHEAA

Community Service Experience

Hands-on Learning  

Students must be Pennsylvania residents

For more information please contact Sherry Hill

Office: (215) 858-4957

Email: cefnphila@gmail.com

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The Athenæum of Philadelphia
219 South 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 925-2688

T17 – LIBRARY ASSISTANT                   2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Housed in a National Historic Landmark building, the Athenaeum is both a library and a museum.  Its library collections include a lending collection as well as an architecture and design arts research collection.  The Library Assistant will assist the librarian and the archivist in both the research and lending collections.  Duties may include circulating books, shelving books, putting information into the Online Public Access Catalog and the Philadelphia Architects and Building database, and assisting the archivists in processing architectural drawings and other archival collections.

T44-EDUCATION ASSISTANT                          1 POSITION AVAILABLE

Housed in a National Historic Landmark Building, the Athenaeum is both a library and a museum.  It also offers an active gallery which hosts approximately four shows per year.  The Education Assistant will help the Executive Director and the archivists develop, plan, and deliver programs which will promote educational activities either delivered in the gallery or online.  Knowledge of lesson plans and experience with school programs would be helpful.

CS Coordinator: Sandra L. Tatman or Eileen Magee

Email address: sltatman@philaathenaeum.org or magee@philaathenaeum.org

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PlayCare Worker

Women In Transition Inc.

Organization: Women In Transition

Address: 21 S. 12th Street, 6th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: 215-564-5301

Website: www.womenintransitioninc.org

Position Title: PlayCare Worker

Job Description: Women In Transition (WIT) provides empowerment counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse. Our programs help women make positive changes in their lives, actualize their potential, and build lives for themselves and their children that are free of violence and free from addictions to drugs and alcohol. In order to make our services accessible to parents with young children, WIT offers on-site Playcare for children while their mothers or caretakers are in group or individual counseling sessions. Playcare Workers come in to WIT’s office at least one day a week during business hours to play with and coordinate activities for children who need supervision. The hours of greatest need for Playcare Workers are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m during Monday through Thursday, but we are also sometimes in need of afternoon workers.

Salary: $8/hour

Hours: 3-12 hours/week

Contact Person: Sarah Martin, Volunteer Coordinator

To obtain an application, please call (215) 564-5301 extension 118 or e- mail smartin@womenintransitioninc.org. All volunteers are interviewed and required to complete a PA Child Abuse History & Criminal Clearance.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

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Development Internship

Community Legal Services, Inc.

Philadelphia,  Pa

Community Legal Services, Inc. of Philadelphia is looking for work study intern for our Development department. 

Founded over 40 years ago, Community Legal Services is one of the nation’s oldest civil legal services programs, earning a national reputation as one of the most successful in systemic and law reform advocacy.  CLS is a large, urban program which offers substantial opportunity for training and professional growth while at the same time sharing in the exciting challenge of delivering high quality legal services to a diverse client population. 

Community Legal Services’ Development Office raises more than $1.5 million each year to fund legalservices for low-income Philadelphians. Donor data is one of the keys to successful fundraising programs, and the person in this position will update and enhance our donor database. Working with three Development professionals, you will learn how to research and verify donor information, identify new prospects, and prepare reports to inform fundraising activities. You will also have an opportunity tomeet and network with fundraisers from other nonprofits throughout Philadelphia as you increase your knowledge in the field of development.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to kpeter@clsphila.org to the attention of Kevin Peter, Development Director, Community Legal Services, Inc., 1424 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.  

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Thankful Learning Center

3200-02 N 17th Street

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: (215) 226-5544

Fax : (215) 226-2558

Please Contact Mrs. Johnnie Lee Williams for all inquiries concerning Work-Study Employment.

Secretary
 This candidate must have great attention to detail and have the ability to handle multiple tasks. Must be computer literate and be very organized. Flexible Hours. 
Recreation Instructor This candidate will organize and lead recreational programs. Should possess skills to promote positive interactions amongst peer groups.  Flexible Hours.
 Teacher/Teacher Assistant
 This candidate must be knowledgeable and have a willingness to teach basic fundamentals and promote a positive learning atmosphere. Flexible Hours.
 Music Instructor
Applicants must have a strong desire to teach basic fundamentals of music. Flexible Hours

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Entomology

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Job Location: 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy (at 19th St.) Phila, PA 19103

No. of positions available: up to 5

Hours: 7 - 20 hours per week

Job Description: The Academy of Natural Sciences seeks detail-oriented Work Study and Hourly students to assist with preparation, identification, management and databasing of dead insect specimens from a research project in Mongolia (http://clade.acnatsci.org/mongolia) . These positions will provide hands-on experience working with insects, including training on identification of major insect groups.  Biology major (or previous coursework in biology) preferred.  This job is a good fit for students interested in entomology, ecology and/or museum work. The Academy is easily accessible by bicycle and SEPTA.  The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply for this position:

Contact Jon Gelhaus Department of Entomology

Email: gelhaus@ansp.org

Please include your resume

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Work Study Positions for Birthday Parties

at The Franklin Institute

Birthday Party Assistants

Birthday Parties are offered on most weekends throughout the year.  Parties include museum admission, a workshop, a host, an exclusive party room, and more!  The Birthday Parties assistant must be available to work 5-10 hours on Saturdays and/or Sundays between 10AM and 5PM.  Duties of the assistant follow:

Office

• Prepare workshop materials
• Maintain inventory and organization of supplies

Party

Assist with general flow of party

• Assist with preparing classroom materials
• Be available for troubleshooting
• Assist in workshop presentations (science background or interest helpful)
• Good customer service skills a must!

3-5 positions

MUST BE PA RESIDENTS!

 Interested students may contact Adrienne Kimball at 215-448-2195 or akimball@fi.edu

Home School Interns

The Homeschool Workshops Series includes at least 5 themed series throughout the year.  These programs require interns who can work 5-10 hours each week, including every Thursday each week while the series is running, from 12PM to 4PM.   The Homeschool intern will be a Science or Education major who enjoys research and has some prior experience working with children in a formal or informal learning environment.  Curriculum development experience preferred, but not required.

The following is a sampling of the many duties that the intern may be called upon to perform.

Program Development - including library research, photocopying of materials for students and instructors, performing trial experiments to assess the value of potential student activities.

Material Preparation - generating activity materials lists, verifying availability of supplies, and preparation of workshop materials for classrooms

Instruction - assisting classroom instructors or guest facilitators with lessons and presentations

Phone Responsibilities - returning informational calls and taking messages

Inventory - keeping accurate inventory of activity supplies, keeping supplies neatly organized and readily accessible as needed, order supplies as needed

Production of Printed Materials - helping with the data input and photocopying materials to be distributed to students and parents

3-5 positions, MUST BE PA RESIDENTS!

To Apply for this position:

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Crossroads Community Center

2916 - 18 N. Sixth Street

Philadelphia, PA 19133-2803

info@crossroadscc.mennonite.net

www.crossroadscc.mennoite.net

Number of positons: 6

Crossroads Community Center is seeking energetic and responsible students to assist with three program openings:

•  Athletics/Sports instructor-These individuals will oversee, coach, and mentor youth in an afterschool environment in basketball and other age and location appropriate sports and athletic pursuits
• Computer Instructor-These individuals will help administer and monitor a four (4) seat computer lab and is to assist in project and educational games management and instruction
• After School Program Assistant-These individuals will monitor and assist students in an after school homework and “safe-haven” program, lead and monitor the buildings and grounds, rovide homework help, and help serve snacks

All applicants must pass background check and pre-involvement screening.  These openings are for PA ork study and community service opportunities.  Days and times of need are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3:00-5:00pm.  There are currently openings for two (2) of each position.  Opportunities exist for flexible scheduling and additional hours.

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Bright Hope Baptist Church

1601 N 12th St.

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Rev. Kevin R. Johnson, Pastor

 JOB DESCRIPTION: Computer Literacy Instructor

              The computer literacy instructor will develop, plan, and teach courses in basic      computer skills to local adults and youth. Other duties include manning the center’s computer lab during hours of open operation, maintaining a clean and well structured learning environment for program participants and essentially serving as a guide for the men, women and youth of this community who desire to uplift themselves as people and professionals by gaining greater proficiency in the world of computer science. We are looking for someone who possesses the skills and enthusiasm to help us maximize the effectiveness of this crucial program.

Resumes with cover letters should be sent to Timothy M. Rainey,  email below.      

REQUIRED SKILLS:

        The student seeking to fill this role is expected to have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel / Office / Outlook / Power Point & Internet Explorer. Students should also be prepared to train some participants to type.

 Job Details

• HOURS: 8-10 hrs/week (Time and dates of courses, as well as times in which computer lab will operate are negotiable)
• AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 2
• LOCATION: 12th St. & Cecil B. Moore
• WHO TO CONTACT:

Min. Timothy M. Rainey

Associate Minister

Bright Hope Baptist Church

215-232-6004 - extension 106

trainey@brighthopebaptist.org

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Program Coordinator for Ceiba

Work-study employee will provide a coalition of non-profit community based organizations in the heart of Philadelphia's Latino community with support in all facets of its operation. Students will have the opportunity to work on various community projects, some of which might include foreclosure prevention, asset building for working families, tax preparation for low-income families, equal access for limited English proficient populations, dropout rates amongst Latino high school students and other issues.

Duties will include:

Research, writing, direct services, coordinating meetings and events, community organizing, and outreach via media and grassroots activities.

Will Gonzalez

Executive Director Ceiba 215-634-7245 

email: will.gonzalez@ceibaphiladelphia.org

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After School Support

Freire Charter School

2027 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Job Description:

 The Freire Charter School provides a college-preparatory learning experience with a focus on individual freedom, critical thinking, and problem solving in an environment that emphasizes the values of community, teamwork, and nonviolence. We are a unique school that cultivates students' individuality and personal interests.

The role of the after school support staff is to provide supervision from 3:15 to 5:30PM  for students who wish to stay after school in order to continue their studies, practice with their clubs, or collaborate on projects. After school support staff's main responsibility is to simply provide the students with an adult presence as they direct their own activities - no program planning is required. Hours: 3:15 – 5:30 PM

Contact Information:

Rebecca Mulligan,
Volunteer & Work Study Coordinator
The PEACE Project

email: rebecca@thepeaceprojectonline.org

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The Salvation Army

Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Division

701 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

EMPLOYMENT POSITION AVAILABLE

Position:   Work Study Personnel Clerk     

Department:   Divisional Human Resources Department

Schedule:On Call, various hours

Reporting Relationship:Reports directly to the HR Administrator; indirectly to HR Director

Description of Position: Applicant will be responsible for performing general office tasks: filing, copying, faxing, data entry, and answering the phones.  Assembling packages of forms, updating handbooks and manuals for distribution.  Assist with coordination of special events, and other office duties as assigned, within the department.

Requirements:  High School Diploma or GED required, some college level courses strongly preferred.  Applicant must possess excellent alphabetizing and organizational skills.  Must appreciate and safeguard the confidential nature of the information maintained in the Human Resources Department.  This individual should be detail oriented, a logical thinker, and must be a motivated self-starter who can work in an environment with multiple, changing work priorities, and must be able to work within deadlines.   Applicant must have an appreciation for, and understanding of, the philosophy and mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact:  Please submit your resume and a cover letter to:

Robert Baker

The Salvation Army

701 North Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Fax:    215-787-2848

Email:  robert_baker@use.salvationarmy.org

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Ceiba Inc.

149 W. Susquehanna Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Position:   Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Work-study employee will provide a coalition of non-profit community based organizations in the heart of Philadelphia's Latino community with support in all facets of its operation. Students will have the opportunity to work on various community projects, some of which might include foreclosure prevention, asset building for working families, tax preparation for low-income families and undocumented immigrants, equal access for limited English proficient populations, dropout rates amongst Latino high school students and other issues. Duties will include research, writing, direct services, coordinating meetings and events, community organizing, and outreach via media and grassroots activities.

Hours per week:  12 to 24 hours per week

Number of Positions: 2

Work Location: (Off-campus)

149 W. Susquehanna Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19122

To apply contact:

Will Gonzalez, Executive Director

Ceiba Inc.

(215) 634-7245

 will.gonzalez@ceibaphiladelphia.org

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Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Job #4166
Community Service

Summary

Duties: The Free Library’s LEAP After School Program provides homework assistance, technology support, and enrichment programs for school age children and teens. Each library branch has a LEAP Team consisting of library staff, an After School Leader and 2-3 teen employees, called Teen Leadership Assistants (TLAs). Associate Leaders provide mentoring, program development, and training for the TLAs. They may also participate in special projects in library agencies and citywide. Paid training is provided. Qualifications: Juniors or seniors, with strong customer service, leadership and communication skills; technology skills, as well as demonstrated ability to plan, organize and present programs and interest in working with teens.

Please email your resume and available hours (weekdays from 2-6 and Saturdays) to workstudy@library.phila.gov.

Details

Work-Study Only
5 positions available for academic year
20 hours per week
Requires highly developed skills

Highly developed skills, completion of related upper-level course work or graduate-level course work may be required. Responsibilities can include regular independent supervision and/or coordination of programs and/or projects involving highly complex equipment, analysis of data. Often requires the ability to communicate skills or expertise to others. Regular, independent decision-making. The decisions of students in these positions could directly affect the operation and success of the project or program. Limited, if any, supervision.

Contact Information

Ms. Theresa Ramos
ramost@library.phila.gov