Square One
Job Posting

Job Posting #: 0112

Date of Posting:                   Monday, May 9, 2011

Posting Expires:                  Friday, May 20, 2011

Job Location:                       Corporate Office

Job Title: Director of Bright Green Bookshelf Program

Normal Work Week:           40 hours per week; Monday-Friday

Base Salary:                       TBD

_____Bargaining Unit Positions    XXX Non-bargaining Unit Position

Please see attached job description.

Internal Applicants:  If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent.   Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status.   Please contact Mary-Jane Carter at 959 Main Street, 1st floor, Springfield, MA  01103 or by phone at (413) 858-3117;

E-mail: mjcarter@startatsquare.org All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.   

External Applicants: Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to 959 Main Street, 1^st floor, Springfield, MA 01103. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to mjcarter@startatsquareone.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Employer. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Director of Bright Green Bookshelf Program

Qualifications:

1. Bachelors Degree required with at least two years experience in Managerial or Administration role in a non- profit setting or an Associates Degree with five years experience in Managerial or Administration role in a non- profit setting.

2. Experience in grant writing and fundraising preferred.

3. Have the capability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.

4. Knowledgeable of the purpose, principles, practices, beneficiaries of early literacy and early childhood education programs in our region. Must have a general knowledge of community locations such as health care centers, retail shops, municipal offices, banks, and other locations where children may gather with families.

5. Strong oral and written communication with excellent organizational abilities. Creative marketing and writing abilities to successfully market and promote the program in the community.

6. Proficient computer skills in MS office to set up, track and record data to manage program outcomes. .

7. Experience with working and overseeing volunteers and interns to supplement the program needs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

1. Develop, implement and monitor set up and daily operations for the program

2. Identify bookshelf locations and develop database to record locations, contact personnel, inventory, and monitor usage and restocking needs.

3. Organize book donations and book drives to collect lightly used books for storage and delivery.

4. Assemble bookshelves as necessary and setup the bookshelves at various locations with the proper authority.

5. Coordinate warehouse location and needs for bookshelves to ensure success of program.

6. Identify potential funding sources including grant opportunities, prepare grant applications, and manage grant requirements relative to reporting outcomes.

7. Works collaboratively and coordinate the work of the program with other early literacy and early childhood programs in the region.

8. Process data records for the frequency of restocking by each location, # of books in warehouse, # of books donated, # of books delivered, inventory of books by age appropriateness, etc.

9. As necessary, work with Institutions of Higher Ed and other community based organizations to recruit, oversee and supervise interns and volunteers to supplement program needs.

10. Coordinate and maintain all financial transactions and records for the program including payments, expenses, etc.

11. Acknowledge monetary gifts and donation of books and record all data relevant to the program, build and maintain contact with donors and prospective contributors on a regular basis.

12. Provide oral and written communication on the project to Square One managerial team on an as needed basis. Report regularly to the Advisory Board relative to progress/status reports, developments, challenges, and potential grant or funding opportunities.

13. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Accountability:

To the Kim Lee, V.P. of Advancement and Advisory Board

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Signature Date

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