This is now the Off Campus Work-Study
Job Bank
University campus-based job listings have moved!
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.
Posted July 2,, 2008
Point Breeze Civic Association
1518 S. 22nd St.
Phila, Pa 19146
Contact: Tiffany Green
pbca15182003@yahoo.com
215-755-6628
Multiple Positions Available
Rate of Pay: $9.00/hr
Schedule: Flexible
Camp Counselor(s)
Duties:
Assist with Summer Camp.
Hours are 9 am – 12 pm; 12 pm – 3 pm: or 9 am -3 pm
Ability and experience to teach dance, art, music (vocal) as well as computers to the children in the camp.
Marketing Assistant(s)
Duties:
Candidates will assist with marketing and promoting, annual festival, and organization to corporations. As well as help with the organization of annual festival. Marketing and Business Majors only.
Community Organizers
Duties:
Assist with ongoing community around housing issues. Candidates will assist with research, lobbying, outreach and community meetings. Political science and Urban planning majors given preference.
Editor/Journalist
Duties:
Responsibilities include editing and writing for community newsletter. This is an opportunity for you to publish a newsletter, showcase your talent and build a portfolio. Add input while writing, creating and developing a experience. Must be excellent writer with journalistic and newspaper writing experience. Juniors and Seniors given preference.
Writers/Program Assistant
Duties:
To assist with program coordinating, grant writing, and office correspondence to various government agencies and corporate businesses. As well as must be an English major or have excellent writing skills.
Posted June 10, 2008
Community Relations Assistant
Job Description
Summary
This is a Work-Study position that is equivalent to an entry-level job providing office and other support for a community development program. This position supports implementation of community self-help programs designed to improve economic, family and social condition in the West Philadelphia community. This position also provides the opportunity to be visible to business leaders, legislators and non-profit organizations. Supervision will be provided by a senior staff person as well as the volunteer co-chairs of the Economic Development Committee.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the organization of special events/seminars including the following activities:
- Advertising/Public Relations including publicity and media relations
- Securing a venue
- Invitation creation and distribution
- Coordination of speakers/entertainment/logistics
- Securing equipment
- Development of event materials
- Coordination and follow-up with attendees
Assist in the development and implementation of community projects including the following activities:
- Scheduling, coordinating and attending meetings with government officials, community representatives and collaborative partners
- Market research
- Fund-development research
- Assisting in business/collaborative partner development coordination
- Assist in the development of budgets
- Review of government documents/plans
- Report writing and generation
- Coordinate Activities as needed
Various other administrative duties as assigned
Experience and Education
This position requires successful completion of at least on year of college, preferably with coursework in social, human services or business administration. Interest or experience in human services/business or working with low-income communities is also needed.
Job Advertisement
The Economic Development Committee of the Haddington/Cobbs Community Development Corporation has created a new exiting position. If you are majoring in Economics, Business, Marketing, Public Relations or Human Services/Social Work, this position will provide you with excellent experience.
The Economic Development Committee is in the process of creating and implementing the Vision 2010 Community Improvement Plan, a plan written by the residents of West Philadelphia and partially funded by the Wachovia Regional Foundation.
Assistance is needed in the areas of event coordination, program development/implementation, marketing, and fund-development.
LOCATION: (TBD)
HOURS: (TBD) Based upon student schedule
Pay: $8.00 per hour.
For more information contact June Bey at 215-662-1612 or jbey@thepartnershipcdc.org.
Posted June 10,02008
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!
Posted May 30, 2008
Summer PEACE Fellow
The PEACE Project at Freire Charter School is seeking 4 Work-Study Graduate Students from Temple to help with Curriculum Development! Undergraduates or graduate students with exceptional skills and a passion for education will be considered.
The PEACE Project at Freire Charter School is an innovative educational program that offers new answers to the age-old question of how to best prepare high school students for their futures. Primarily serving Philadelphia's low-income youth, PEACE is an exciting synthesis of effective and research-proven pedagogies. The core principles of PEACE form its acronym: Personalized, Entrepreneurial, Active, Collaborative, and Exploratory. We believe that learning is most effective when it is personalized, based in the real world, and derived from the student's interests.
For more info: www.thepeaceprojectonline.org
Excellent candidates will . . .
-Work well both collaboratively and independently
-Understand the needs of high school students
-Have a passion for education, especially in urban and under-resourced schools
-Support our unique educational philosophy as described on our website: www.thepeaceprojectonline.o
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Brett Shiel
Director, The PEACE Project
Freire Charter School
215-557-8555 x214 (office)
215-910-9663 (cell)
www.thepeaceprojectonline.org
Posted May 19, 2008
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 legal services 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 to meet 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.
Posted: May 19, 2008
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 inquires concerning Work-Study Employment.
Starting salary is $9.00 per hour
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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Instructors - Art, Music, Dance & Drama
10 hrs/wk
$10.00
Number of Positions: 4
Work Location: 65th & Lansdowne
To apply for this job contact:
Jeff Bowker
Off-Campus
Sports and Learning Program
215-528-2605
sportsandlearning@yahoo.com |
Job Description:
Instuctors will work with the elementary children in our after school and evening programs. The instructor is responsible for all aspects of the classes in that particular discipline.
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.
Job entered: 8/10/2007 |
Early Childhood Educator
20 hrs/wk
$10.00
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 65th & Lansdowne
To apply for this job contact:
Jeff Bowker
Off-Campus
Sports and Learning Program
215-528-2605
sportsandlearning@yahoo.com |
Job Description:
The Sports and Learning Program is a rapidly growing non profit organization located in West Philadelphia committed to improving the educational climate of our surrounding areas. We seek an early childhood educator to work with preschool aged children (3-5 years) in our daycare program. Specific duties include: working with existing staff to develop and implement a course of study (including activites and schedules) appropriate for young children; communicating progress to parents and families of young children; tracking student work and skills progression. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to assume a leadership position in a rapidly expanding, dynamic, non profit organization. Experience and/or interest in fundraising and marketing a plus. Please email resume and cover letter. List your name and position applying for in the subject line of the email |
Tutors
15 hrs/wk
$9.00
Number of Positions: 2
Work Location: 65th & Lansdowne
To apply for this job contact:
Jeff Bowker
Off-Campus
Sports and Learning Program
215-528-2605
sportsandlearning@yahoo.com |
Job Description:
The tutor will work with the elementary children in our after school program. The tutor is responsible for all aspects of our reading, math, and science curricula for either grades 1 and 2 or grades 3 and 4. Other duties include: helping students complete daily homework; transporting students to program site from area schools, communicating progress to teachers/school and families; tracking student progress over the course of the academic year.
Required Skills
Previous experience in education (classroom teaching and/or tutoring) required, experience working with urban youth preferred. This individual must also be comfortable working in a relaxed, but sometimes chaotic environment.
Job entered: 8/10/2007 |
Program Assistants
flexible
Number of Positions: multiple
Work Location: 3114 Spring Garden St
To apply for this job contact:
Sham-e-Ali al Jamil
Off-Campus
Spiral Q Puppet Theater
qinfo@spiralq.org |
Job Description:
Lead communities to investigate social justice issues; create public art/tools for activism; provide ongoing support for dynamic non-profit; conduct Museum Tours and assist with workshops; arrange museum and studio space for workshops, presentations, and performances; maintain Museum space and inventory pf supplies; work with staff, guest artists, and community members on creative projects; other responsibilities as needed.
Required Skills
Excellent research, communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaborative skills; desire to work with, and sensitive to, diverse communities; ability to handle multiple tasks and details in fast paced environment
Job entered: 8/6/2007
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Development & Communications Assistants
flexible
Number of Positions: multiple
Work Location: 3114 Spirng Garden St
To apply for this job contact:
Sham-e-Ali al Jamil
Off-Campus
Spiral Q Puppet Theater
qinfo@spiralq.org |
Job Description:
Coordinate special events; assist executive Director in procuring revenue; Support communications coordinator in website and database maintenance; other responsibilities as needed www.spiralq.org
Required Skills
Excellent research, communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaborative skills; desire to work with, and sensitive to, diverse communities; ability to handle multiple tasks and details in fast paced environment; familiarity with Macs and Filemaker Pro helpful
Job entered: 8/6/2007 |
Studio Assistant
flexible
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 3114 Spring Garden St
To apply for this job contact:
Sham-e-Ali al Jamil
Off-Campus
Spiral Q Puppet Theater
qinfo@spiralq.org |
Job Description:
Maintain studio space and inventory of supplies; assist teaching artist during studio workshops; arrange studio space for workshops, presentations, and performances; work with staff, guest artists, and community members on creative projects; other responsibilities as needed www.spiralq.org
Required Skills
Comfortable using power tools and handsaws; strong organizational skills; a valid driver's license; interest in exploring alternative approaches to 3D form, textiles, theater, or printmaking.
Job entered: 8/6/2007
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NSP Student Advocator
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2123 N. Gratz St., Philadelphia, PA 19121 (just blocks from Temple's Main Campus)
To apply for this job contact:
Alex Shaw, Site Coordinator
Off-Campus
National Student Partnerships, North Philadelphia
215-765-3430
ashaw@nspnet.org |
Job Description:
NSP Student advocates work one-on-one with clients to provide on-site and referral services. We connect low-income individuals to a full range of personal, civic, social, and business opportunities. As Philadelphia's only non-profit that is fully staffed by college students, you will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in the success and growth of our organization. National Student Partnerships, North Philadelphia, is a part of a national nonprofit community near universities and colleges. Website: www.nspnet.org
Required Skills
NSP student advocates are bright, motivated students with a strong desire to get to know and give back their communities. We're looking for people who are determined and committed to helping others by utilizing thei rinitiative and researching skills. Advocates must be good listeners with a willingness to get to know people in their community and the services available to help them. Students are asked to work at least three hours a week in the office, attend training at the beginning of the semester and attend bi-monthly ongoing traininng and volunteer meetings.
Job entered: 7/31/2007
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Office Administrative Assistant
flexible
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2709 N. Broad St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19132
To apply for this job contact:
Theresa Miller
Off-Campus
KIPP Philadelphia Charter School
215-227-1728
tmiller@kippphiladelphia.org |
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 Office Administrative Assistant would be required to help maintain and run the main office. Duties would include, but are not limited to, maintenance of student and office files, reproduction of documents necessary for daily operation, and overall support of office staff. Other duties may include answering phones, handling student and parent inquires, and other related projects around the school. The Office Administrative Assistant reports directly to the Director of Special Projects.
Job entered: 7/24/2007 |
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Educational Staff Assistant
flexible
Number of Positions: 2
Work Location: 2709 N. Broad St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19132
To apply for this job contact:
Theresa Miller
Off-Campus
KIPP Philadelphia Charter School
215-227-1728
tmiller@kippphiladelphia.org |
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 Educational Staff Assistant would be required to support the teaching staff. Duties would include, but are not limited to, grading student work, reproduction of student assignments, organizing classrooms and libraries and overall support of educational staff. Other duties may include student tutoring, creating and hanging bulletin boards, supervising lunchroom activity and assisting during class lessons. The Educational Staff Assistant would report directly to the Director of Special Projects.
Job entered: 7/24/2007
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Donor Program Assistant
Hours: flexible
Pay Rate: Negotiable
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 605, Philadelphia, PA 19107
To apply for this job contact:
Shannon Zee Cross, Business Manager
Off-Campus
Equality Advocates - Pennsylvania
scross@equalitypa.org |
Job Description:
The Donor Program Assistant will be directly responsible for managing various aspects of our Donor Program. As with any non-profit corporation, Equality Advocates' Donor Program is the life blood of the organization. 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 Shannon Zee Cross, Business Manager. Fax: 215-731-1544. Mail: 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 605, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Deadline for Fall 07-08: Thursday, August 16, 2007.
Required Skills
The intern will work in every area of our Donor Program: individual donations, foundation grants, reoccurring donations and fundraising event planning. -Track all incoming donations in our database system (training will occur) -Create gift acknowledgement correspondences -Record all incoming Foundation Grants -Manage our donor tracking database -Coordinate monthly donation tracking with our Business Manager -Research and update our grant schedule -Coordinate grant submission process -Coordinate donor appeal correspondences -Coordinate special projects of Development Department -Assist in planning events -Assist in other areas when needed Qualifications: Candidate must: -Submit a resume or CV for consideration -Provide a writing sample of his/her choice of at least 2 pages in length -Provide at least 2 references-either letters or just contact information -Have a current gpa of 3.0 or higher in his/her major -Have an understanding of, or willingness to learn about the issues effecting LGBT individuals -Be able to work independently or with a group -Be able to time manage and multitask -Be able to prioritize work to be completed -Working knowledge of Excel and Access a plus
Job entered: 7/11/2007
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Office Assistant
flexible
Number of Positions: 1
To apply for this job contact:
Ms. Green
Off-Campus
Point Breeze
215-755-6628
pbca15182003@yahoo.com |
Job Description:
Assist Director with office matters such as typing, answering phones,and clerical work.
Required Skills
Microsoft and Excel knowledgeable a must. PowerPoint is a plus.
Job entered: 6/27/2007
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Work Study at Mcgee
Rehabilitation
Hours: Flexible
Pay Rate-Negotiable
Work Location: 1513 Race
Phila. Pa 19102
To apply for this job contact:
Susie Toland
Volunteer Coordinator
Magee Rehabilitation
1513 Race St.
Phila. PA
stoland@mageerehab.org
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Job Description:
Positions are available in Magee's library, gift shop, horticultural therapy and patient leisure activities programs. Any student wishing to apply must have a PHEAA work-study grant for the current semester. |
PEACE Project
General Assistant
Hours: variable
Pay Rate: negotiable, based on
grant and experience.
No. of postions: variable
Work Location:
Freire Charter School
2027 Chestnut St.
Phila. PA 19103
To apply for this job contact:
Brett Shiel
brett@freirecharterschool.org
or
Sara Getz
215-557-8555 x214
sara@thepeaceprojectonline.org |
Job Description:
The PEACe project is transforming public education by making the "real world" the classroom and making the needs and various interests of our students primary. By working with us you have the oppportunity to contribute first hand to this project by helping to build our program into a sustainable model for alternative education here in Philadelphia. It is also ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in educaion.
The PEACE Project is seeking general assistants (undergraduate and graduate students) to work with us in a variety of capacities. Some tutor students, others support our staff through administrative tasks. Some lead basketball games, others problem-solve computer issues. Many things are possible and we encourage you to both serve our needs as well as propose your own ideas.
Length of Commitiment: At least one semester (Fall 2007) with the ability to return for the Spring semester.
There are four available shifts:
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - Noon
Noon - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Training will be provided
Qualifications: The idea candidate will accept the challenge to learn new things and keep an open mind about the namesake of our school, our students/families/staff and our unique educational philosophy. We are also seeking those who can build on their own talents to help us develop our program and move closer to our vision.
Finally, we ask you to enter our community with curiosity and understanding as we are constantly evolving. Ask lots of questions and do a lot of listening. Please challenge us and offer as much constructive feedback as possible so that you're never holding back your thoughts and ideas, but please try to have a deep understanding of our context and philosophy first.
Due to federal law, all adults who work with youth are required to have a Federal Background Check, a Child Abuse Clearance, and be fingerprinted. The PEACE staff is committed to making this process as simple as possible and will work with you in completing these tasks. The $60.00 fee can be covered by the individuals or deferred to the PEACE project.
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TUTOR
Job Location: The New Wave Foundation and
The Divine 9: A+ Mentor Project
John F. Street Community Center
Philadelphia Housing Authority
No. of positions available = variable
Hours: flexible, 30 hrs. max/20 hours recommended
Pay rate - $8.00/hr.
Job Description: The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) in collaboration with The New Wave Foundation and The Divine9: A+ Tutoring project is seeking energetic, motivated, creative and caring youth workers. The tutors will provide individual and small group tutoring to students at the John F. Street Community Center. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to address individual tutoring plans, clarify learning issues and work on study skills. Other assistance might include: mentoring, reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
• Education: High School Diploma/ GED
• An A or B grade in the course(s) to be tutored and instructor recommendation.
• Responsible, dependable, and mature.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
• Good Sense of humor.
• Good interpersonal, mediation, facilitation and listening skills.
• C.O.R.I and S.O.R.I. checks may be waived.
To Apply for this position:
Contact: Du`Shawn King, Program Coordinator
Email: dushawnking@hotmail.com
Telephone: 215/496-9388
Fax: 215/496-9713
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Entomology
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Job Location: 1900 Ben Franklin Pkwy (at 19th St.) Phila, PA 19103
No. of positions available: 3-4
Hours: 5 - 20 hours per week
Pay Rate: $9 per hour
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
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
Work Study Positions for Discovery Camp
and Workshops at The Franklin Institute
Discovery Camp Assistants
 Discovery Camp is a summer day camp held at The Franklin Institute Science Museum. Children ages 6-13 are able to come to The Franklin Institute and participate in hands-on activities, visit exhibits & theaters, enjoy presentations by guest scientists and other professionals, and continue the science explorations they begin at TFI on field trips related to the theme of the session. There are four two-week sessions and 2 one-week session beginning in mid-June through mid August. Each session of camp includes explorations on a different science theme.
For the fall and spring semesters, 3-5 office assistants are needed to: assist in preparing curriculum materials and lesson plans for children ages 6-13. Must be self-directed, punctual, reliable, and have strong computer skills.
The office assistant should have an education and/ or science background, enjoy research and writing, be available to work at least 5-10 hours each week, Monday-Friday, between 9AM & 5PM, and have excellent computer skills. Must be a PA resident!
Interested students may contact Adrienne Kimball at 215-448-2195 or akimball@fi.edu.
HOMESCHOOL INTERNS
The Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
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:
Interested students may contact Adrienne Kimball at 215-448-2195 or akimball@fi.edu.
Special Olympics Philadelphia
15-20 hours per week
$8.25/hr
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2900 Southampton Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154
To apply for this job contact:
Kym Oglesby
Coordinator of PR and Admin
Special Olympics Philadelphia
215-671-6059
Email resume to:
specialolympics.phila@gmail.com
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Job Description:
Assistant to Coordinator of Public Relations and Administration: Work closely with coordinators to meet the organization staffing, equipment and organization needs. Complete special projects as assigned to include research, meetings, and follow up. Develop and maintain good working relationship with all media outlet. Type, write and edit press and media release. Schedule meetings, interviews and maintain calendar. Provide administrative and logistical assistance in the planning and execution of projects as they arise. Assist with updating website and development newsletters
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Special Olympics Philadelphia
15-20 hours per week
$8.25/hr
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2900 Southampton Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154
To apply for this job contact:
Kym Oglesby
Coordinator of PR and Admin
Special Olympics Philadelphia
215-671-6059
Email resume to:
specialolympics.phila@gmail.com
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Job Description:
Athletic Coordinator Assistant: assist with for the planning and organization of athlete training in the county. Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing of sports activity programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards. Assist with our established policies and procedures, to ensure the emotional, recreational, and social needs of the athletes and volunteer are met and maintained.
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Special Olympics Philadelphia
15-20 hours per week
$8.25/hr
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2900 Southampton Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154
To apply for this job contact:
Kym Oglesby
Coordinator of PR and Admin
Special Olympics Philadelphia
215-671-6059
Email resume to:
specialolympics.phila@gmail.com
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Job Description:
Foundation Development Assistant: assist with planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating ongoing and special project funding programs for organization Prepares statement of planned activities and enlists support from volunteer and organizations. Assist Director with developing and implementing long and short term strategies to secure, leadership and annual gifts, friends, corporations, foundations and other entities in support of the organizations mission, strategic objectives, and priorities as set by the Director. Assist with maintain calendar and administrative support
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Special Olympics Philadelphia
15-20 hours per week
$8.25/hr
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 2900 Southampton Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19154
To apply for this job contact:
Kym Oglesby
Coordinator of PR and Admin
Special Olympics Philadelphia
215-671-6059
Email resume to:
specialolympics.phila@gmail.com
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Job Description:
Activities Assistant: assist with the planning and organizing county competitions and offer statewide opportunities or athletes in compliance with Special Olympics sports rules and policies. Assist with contacting business and organization to establish relationship for raising funds, donations and services. Assist with athlete recruitment and general information of organization. Obtain information and update resource and referral directory. Help coordinator special event and other activities for athletes and volunteers.
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STUDENT ASSISTANTS NEEDED
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, provide homework help, and help serve snacks
All applicants must pass background check and pre-involvement screening. These openings are for PA work 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.
Programs Assistant
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Active Period Academic Year
Number of Positions: 1
Wage Rate: $10.00
Hours Per Week: 20
Contact Instructions: To apply, please email your resume to Antonia Oberthaler at aoberthaler@collphyphil.org
Job Description:
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia (www.collphyphil.org), the oldest professional medical organization in the country, is looking for administrative help to support its Programs and Lectures Department.
Each year, The College hosts a wide variety of programs; informative lectures, thought provoking discussions, and interactive seminars focusing on the history of medicine, the role of arts in healing, and public health. Thus far in 2007 we have hosted a mayoral debate and a forum on the Governor Rendell's proposed insurance plan. This fall, we will bring national experts together for a frank discussion of the consequences of global warming. For a complete list of upcoming events, please see: http://www.collphyphil.org/prog_calender.htm
Responsibilities for this position include filing; answering phones; photocopying; meeting preparation; assisting with data entry; lecture registration; mailings; proofreading marketing collateral; and researching and contacting local organizations for programmatic outreach opportunities. Evening hours optional.
This is an ideal position for someone interested in medicine, public health, and non-profit cultural work.
Email aoberthaler@collphyphil.org
Ms. Antonia Oberthaler
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Public Health Assistant
College of Physicians of Philadelphia |
Active Period |
Academic Year |
Number of Positions: |
1 |
Contact Instructions: |
Candidates interested in public health, please send resumes to jgoff@collphyphil.org |
Description: |
The College is looking for a community service-oriented public health student to help support its PhillyHealthInfo.org project. The goal of PhillyHealthInfo.org is to empower citizens of the Philadelphia region to make better informed health decisions by providing access, via the web, to credible heath information and relevant health resources and events. In addition to identifying and maintaining content for the online portal this student will assist with community outreach projects aimed at responding to the health needs of the public. Responsibilities include:
- Helping design and improve educational training curriculum.
- Identifying and communicating with potential outreach partners.
- Assisting PHI staff in conducting educational outreach at community locations.
- Assisting in the daily update and maintenance of the PHI website.
- Working in collaboration with other College departments, including College lectures and the Mutter Museum.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of The College's Section on Public Health and Preventative Medicine's programs and initiatives.
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Wage Rate |
10.00 |
Hours Per Week |
20 |
Suggested Contact Methods: |
Email |
jgoff@collphyphil.org |
Address: |
Mr. Jon Goff
19 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Companion to the frail elderly
Flexible
$7 -$8/hour
Number of Positions: 30
Work Location: In the homes of elderly in Philadelphia.
To apply for this job contact:
Susan G. Smith
Main Campus
Time Out Respite Program
215-204-6540
susang@temple.edu |
Job Description:
Time Out is an inhome support program whereby students provide caring companionship/ supervision to the frail elderly for at least 2 hours per visit. Students gain valuable experience in geriatrics. Activities may include meal preparation, taking walks, and activities designed to provide mental stimulation and reduce social isolation.
Required Skills
Complete 10 hours of pre-service on 2/1/08 (3-6pm) and 2/2/08 (9am-4pm) Provide 2 references and have a criminal history clearance.
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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
Urban Tree Connection
Student Assistants Needed
Job Description:
The mission of the Urban Tree Connection is to assist urban, low-income communities to revitalize their neighborhoods by transforming abandoned open spaces into safe and functional places that inspire and promote positive human interaction. We build community one vacant lot at a time.
The Urban Tree Connection is looking for students to help run a neighborhood after-school program at two mini farm locations:
20th & Berks
1900 Uber Street
The work will include helping UTC staff work with elementary and middle school children to manage a small urban farm and to help maintain the farm between program days.
Experience raising vegetables and working with children is a plus.
Programs run from March to November 2008, but work hours can be scheduled semester to semester, including the summer.
Contact Information:
For more details, please contact Skip Wiener at 215.877.7203 or email him: skip@urbantreeconnection.org.
WEB TECHNOLOGY INTERN
10-20 hours/week
$12-$15/hour, depending on experience
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location:
The Enterprise Center
4548 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Job Description:
The Enterprise Center (TEC) is a minority business development center that provides access to capital, building capacity, business education and economic development opportunities to high-potential, minority entrepreneurs. Associate will help run the Web Technology Department which adds capacity to programs, making them more easily managed, consistent, and larger in size and scope. Interns will be working with other departments in learning the needs of their programs and how to use web technology to aid in their development. This includes creating websites for various initiatives, helping to manage contact information in databases, and creating tools to help automate some processes. Internship will deal with a broad slice of technical areas including data management, project leadership, web based design, and web based application development.
We are seeking someone who has excellent problem solving skills, can clearly communicate and manage people, shows team work, and is organized and professional. Experience in website creation is required.
To Apply, Contact:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Peggy Shane
Off-Campus
humanresources@theenterprisecenter.com
ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING INTERN
10-20 hours/week
$8-$14/hour, depending on experience
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location:
The Enterprise Center
4548 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Job Description
The Enterprise Center (TEC) is a minority business development center that provides access to capital, building capacity, business education and economic development opportunities to high-potential, minority entrepreneurs. Associate will help run TEC’s accounting department. Tasks include performing bank reconciliation and helping to manage cash flow, recording and processing new deposits, entering and classifying new bills, calculating and producing tenant invoices, producing simple financial statements, organizing accounting files, and assisting in big-picture accounting issues such as annual budget, overhead allocation, and financial analysis
We are seeking someone who has accounting and bookkeeping experience, attention to detail, negotiation skills, organized, and knowledge of Peachtree Completing Accounting software (preferred, but not required)
To Apply, Contact:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Peggy Shane
Off-Campus
humanresources@theenterprisecenter.com
Garden Center Assistant
1825 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-739-6910
www.nkcdc.org
Function: To assist coordinator with daily operation and maintenance of a community
garden center.
Reports to: Director of Land Use Management
Responsibilities:
• Greet customers and assist them with their purchase
• Provide horticultural recommendations
• Participate in horticultural/educational workshops held at center
• Process customer purchases using electronic cash register
• Be accountable for accurate monetary transactions
• Unload deliveries and stock displays
• Create artistic displays to highlight current stock
• Keep displays neat and orderly
• Price plants and other merchandise when received into inventory
• Carryout service to customer’s vehicles
• Maintain nursery stock (weeding, pruning and watering)
Qualifications:
• Extremely energetic, neat, and highly motivated person to work in an outdoor
environment.
• Organized self-starter with time-management skills
• Knowledgeable in horticulture and exterior urban landscapes
• Must be flexible and willing to do a variety of tasks
• Valid driver’s license
Duration of internship: Spring 2008 Season – April 26th – June 30th
Salary: $9.00 - $11.00/hour for PHEAA-approved Work Study students.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Marl |
