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Employment Application Process

EdVenture is committed to creating a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment for all staff and volunteers. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive for diversity in all jobs at all levels with the organization. All resumes and applications are maintained on file for six months. Open positions will remained listed on this page until filled.

Applications are accepted only for specific job vacancies as posted and are only accepted via email. Applications should be completed and emailed to jobs@edventure.org. Please put the position(s) for which you have applied in the subject line of the email. In addition to the application, a cover letter and resume are required for all full-time positions. You will be notified by phone or email, if you are chosen for an interview. We are unable to respond to your phone calls or emails about specific positions.

In addition to our paid positions, we offer many Volunteer and Intern Opportunities as well. Please email volunteer@edventure.org for more information.

 

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Current Available Positions (updated 3/25/2013)

Community Engagement Coordinator

Club EdVenture After School Educator

Museum Educator

 

Community Engagement Coordinator

VISTA – Volunteer Service, Unpaid | Full time; 35-40 hours/wk

JOB SUMMARY

This is an Americorps VISTA service position in partnership with the United Way of the Midlands. The Community Engagement Coordinator will promote community awareness, participation and engagement in EdVenture’s Yes, Every Child Accessibility Program to low-income families, non-profit organizations, schools, and churches.

Work Schedule and Conditions: Regular schedule of 35-40 hours per week in office environment and in the community.  Some travel, evening and weekend work occasionally required. May be required to assist in lifting and carrying of materials. 

General Responsibilities include:

  • Create a comprehensive communications strategy to promote community awareness, participation and engagement in the Yes, Every Child Accessibility (YEC) program.
  • Under the guidance of the Director of Director and Director of Marketing, prepare written messaging and print materials to promote YEC.
  • Identify community non-profit organizations, schools, and churches and create written timeline for meeting with key leaders at these organizations. Meet with identified key leaders at these organizations, with a goal of 2-3 meetings weekly.
  • Identify community outreach events to have a presence at, in order to increase community awareness of YEC.
  • Participate in networking opportunities with organizations/schools/churches to meet families and develop relationships.
  • Attend community outreach events to promote YEC. Goal of one per quarter.
  • Track usage and participation in YEC as well as effectiveness.
  • Develop a survey instrument to inform and evaluate the effectiveness of YEC (organizations and families).
  • Conduct surveys (personal interviews, paper, focus groups, etc.) to identify successes, challenges and opportunities for YEC.
  • Assist with grant research and writing to secure financial support for YEC.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Minimum Qualifications:  College degree preferred, with experience in grassroots advocacy and community development. Must have access to reliable transportation. Must have pleasant personality, good interpersonal skills, professional and groomed appearance, strong organization and communication skills, ability to work as a team player, discretion and good judgment in daily activities. Will maintain strict confidentiality concerning EdVenture business matters.

Materials and Equipment Used: Personal computer, fax, calculator and copier.

 

Club EdVenture After School Educator

Reports directly to Club Edventure Programs Site- Coordinator/Program Coordinator

PART TIME/NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY

This position works closely with the Club EdVenture Program Site-Coordinator to implement After School Program’s curriculum located at selected school sites.  After-school programs target young children, youth and their families, teachers, and educational administrators.
This staff member will work in collaboration with both Program Staff and Vista Coordinator in maintaining all materials and supplies, assisting with coordinating parenting initiatives and meetings with regular school day teachers to provide developmentally appropriate practice and activities to all enrolled students. Ensures appropriate communication about Club EdVenture Programs internally (with Club EdVenture Site-Coordinator) and externally with each (school administrator and in school site newsletters).

Work Schedule and Conditions:Part-time of 20 hours per week, from 2:00-6:00pm.  Some evenings and weekend work may be required. The staff will occasionally be required to assist in lifting and carrying heavy objects and materials. 

General Responsibilities include:

  • Assists in implementing and planning related activities for the Club EdVenture Programs. This includes implementing STEM activities, ordering and disseminating supplies, writing lesson plans. Programs include, but are not limited to after school programs and school district(s) collaborative partnerships upon requested.
  • Prepares for on-site coordination and supervision of afterschool staff, assures all after-school programs are well staffed, notifies Program Coordinator of substitute educator need, assures all programs are following and implementing the Club Edventure staff as required.
  • Maintains and submits accurate weekly records, files, and data systems for EdVenture reporting (e.g. attendance, student data-qualitative and quantitative, standardized testing scores, Assures all information is submitted by deadline to Program/Vista/Finance Coordinators/staff.
  • Assists in identifying staff training needs and appropriate staff and/or volunteers to deliver "special" programs/training when necessary or identified by school administration.
  • Assists in evaluating all staff for pre-monitoring by Club Edventure Manager.
  • Delivers regular feedback to staff through group and one-on-one meetings.
  • Offers emotional support and guidance to staff, and parents.
  • Collects and prepares all newsletter information .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Minimum of 9 semester hrs. (from an accredited college) in child development, early childhood, elementary, middle school education or other related fields.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant educational setting; teaching experience, and/or knowledge of after-school programs.
  • Should be interested in working with children, youth and families,
  • Should be a team player and have an understanding of managing and collaborating with other stakeholders.
  • Must have a desire to provide high quality customer service, and knowledge of program evaluation techniques.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer literacy required, including MS Office.
  • Certificates, Licenses, SLED clearances, valid SC Driver’s license

 

Materials and Equipment Used: Personal computer, fax, calculator and copier.

 

Museum Educator

Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator

PART TIME/NON-EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY

This position works closely with the EdVenture Nutrition Coordinator to implement the Taste Buds Cooking Lab curriculum located at EdVenture Children’s Museum.  Culinary programming targets young children, youth and families.  This staff member will be responsible for maintaining all materials and supplies, assisting with developing programming, maintaining cleanliness and teaching or assisting in teaching nutrition-focused programming.  Ensures appropriate communication about Taste Buds related to programming internally (with Nutrition Coordinator).

Work Schedule and Conditions: Part-time work of 20-25 hours per week, mostly daytime/weekday hours; some evenings and weekend work may be required; may occasionally be required to assist with lifting and carrying heavy objects and materials.

General Responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout a large educational cooking space
  • Assisting in the creation of lesson plans for cooking classes
  • Teaching or assisting in teaching nutrition classes for adults and children
  • Preparing food items for instructional programming
  • Assist in creating purchase orders, maintaining par stock and purchasing product

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 9 semester hours (from accredited college) in child development, early childhood, elementary, middle school education or other related fields
  • 2 years of relevant culinary/food service/nutrition professional experience
  • Interested in working with children, youth and families
  • Be a team player and have an understanding of managing and collaborating with stakeholders
  • Must have a desire to provide high quality customer service and knowledge of basic culinary techniques
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Certificates, Licenses, valid SC driver's licence

 

 

Interested applicants should download this application and email it along with a cover letter and resume to EdVenture's Human Resource Department to: jobs@edventure.org. No phone calls please.

 

EdVenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

References, nationwide background and sex offender checks required.