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The following organizations are seeking candidates for paid positions.  For more information, please contact the organization directly.
 

Job Title:  Paramedic or EMT-I
Organization:  City of Virginia Beach--Emergency Medical Services

Position Summary:  The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) seeks individuals to fill a hiring list for full-time field positions of EMT-Paramedic or EMT-Intermediate and to fill current vacancy. 

Salary Info:  Starting Paramedic Salary is $42,903.60.  Starting EMT-I Salary is $38,868.96. 

Application Deadline:  February 26, 2010.  For specific requirements and to apply on-line visit www.vbgov.com/careers

Contact:   
www.vbgov.com/careers

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Job Title:            Tree Propagation Nursery Assistant
 Organization:   Chesapeake Arboretum

Position Summary:  Part-time (approx. 10 hours per week); preferably Wednesday and Saturday mornings.  Assist Arborist in management of small nursery at local "Nature's Classroom."

Required Background and Skills:  Must be able to operate and maintain small engines, irrigation system, bobcat, spraying systems and small tools.  Horticulture/Arboriculture status at community college required.  Prefer Arborist/Chemical Applications certificate.

Contact:   Please contact Jean Marie Eagler at (757) 382-7060 or chesapeake.arboretum6@verizon.net. 

 

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Job Title:            Chief Development Officer
 Organization:   ForKids, inc.

Position Summary:  The Chief Development Officer (CDO) leads a dynamic external relations team that raises more than $1.5 million in community contributions in a budget of $3.5 million that provides housing and transformative support services for homeless families and children. The CDO reports to the Chief Executive Officer of ForKids and works in close cooperation with the Board of Directors, staff and volunteer leadership.

The CDO is responsible for developing all major categories of fundraising for a rapidly growing agency, including the annual campaign, special events, major gifts, capital campaign and planned giving efforts. The CDO oversees and supports a 5-member development team that is engaged in all aspects of developing donor and community relationships, including volunteer management, marketing, media and public relations.

Required Background and Skills:  Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and should possess a minimum of five years’ experience in non-profit development. Specifically, candidates should be experienced in running an annual campaign in excess of $500,000.00, handling major gifts and running a capital campaign.

Salary and Benefits:  Competitive salary and benefits package includes: group health and dental insurance, 3% match to simple IRA plan, life and long term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and tuition reimbursement plan.

Contact:   Email resume and cover letter to our Human Resources Department.  Phone calls will NOT be accepted and all questions should be addressed via email to the email address provided below.

Sybil Spurgeon
Human Resources Director, ForKids
P.O. Box 6044
4200 Colley Avenue, Suite A
Norfolk, VA 23508
 sspurgeon@homesforkids.org

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Job Title:            Summer Camp Employment
 Organization:   Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

Position Summary:  We have over 75 summer camp positions available with Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast.  Camps operate from June through August and range from one to ten weeks. Positions are available in the Chesapeake, Franklin, and Williamsburg, VA areas.  Choose a resident (overnight) or day camp. Camp positions are paid ($200-$375 per week) and may meet internship requirements. 

•Serve as a positive role model for young women in grades K - 12
•Have fun wile gaining skills for every field of study
•Enjoy both outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities
•Work with staff members from around the world
•Earn valuable internship and/or college credit hours Competitive salary with room and board
•Gain memories that will last a lifetime

Choose from the following fields:
•Administrative Management
•Health Care
•Counselors
•Arts & Crafts
•Aquatics
•Food Services
•Recreation
 

Salary and Benefits:  Competitive salary with bonus possibilities, free room and board (resident camps), may qualify for internship, practicum, or college credit, serve as a positive role model for young women grades K-12, have FUN while gaining skills for every field of study, enjoy both outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities, work with staff members from around the world and gain memories that will last a lifetime.

Contact:   For more information about our camps, take a virtual tour, view detailed job descriptions and pay ranges, or find directions on how to apply, visit our website at http://www.gsccc.org/camp/jobs.asp or call 1-800-77SCOUT.

Tammy Carlson, Human Resources
912 Cedar Road,
Chesapeake, VA  23322
 547-4405 ext. 1280
camps@gsccc.org

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Job Title:            Director of Special Events & Marketing
 Organization:   Seton Youth Shelters

Position Summary:  This is a key position for an organization which provides vital shelter and counseling services for at risk youth.  Candidates for this position are encouraged to view our website:  www.setonyouthshelters.org for information regarding our programs.  The Director of Special Events and Marketing is also a member of our management team.

Responsibilities: 

  • This is a full time position.
  • Plans and implements all special events, sets up committee meetings, negotiates contracts, and plans individual event budgets.
  • Coordinates and manages special events, including maintaining ongoing communication with the Board of Directors and Executive Director of current activities and updates on event status.
  • Recruits volunteers to ensure adequate coverage at each event, to include Golf Outing, Derby Day party, Fashion Show, Corks and Canvas, and other events as may be designated.
  • Directly supervises volunteers at these events.
  • Identifies new ideas for special events and changes to current fundraising events.  Presents to Executive Director and Board of Directors.
  • Maintains database of all event sponsors, donors and guests, and makes contact with all donors regarding each event. Contacts for future participation as well.
  • Identifies past sponsors and assists Executive Director and Board of Directors in contacting sponsors for future event participation. 
  • Working with event committees, designs and edits all marketing materials for events. Event flyers are immediately updated as new sponsors are identified.
  • Sends marketing packages to sponsors and donors as directed by Executive Director and Board of Directors. Follow up on a timely basis to receive any logos, banners, and sponsorship information required for event programs and other sponsorship recognition.
  • Works with local media to promote all fundraising events. Writes news releases for all organizational announcements.
  • Manages Web site content.  Works with program directors to maintain specific and up to date program web pages. 
  • Writes, designs (with assistance) and edits newsletter.  Solicits stories from program directors and shelter staff.  Maintains database of newsletter recipients. Edits photos for web and newsletter use and manages e-newsletter and mailings.
  • Assists Executive Director with marketing and media. 

Required Background and Skills: 

  • Three years experience in non-profit event planning and execution and related development activities involving interface with committees composed of board members, volunteers and other staff.
  • Professional in appearance, with excellent communication and public relations skills.  Ability to work with volunteers on a variety of levels.
  • Evidence of organizational skills and ability to plan and implement budgets.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage more than one event at a time as well as working with event committees and volunteers.  This skill is essential based on an annual calendar of hosting as many as 5 events per year.
  • Experience with Dreamweaver, HTML, Photoshop, desktop publishing software, and Microsoft Office applications.  Able to maintain an accurate data bank of donors.

Contact:   
Kathy Jeffries
Director of Development and Community Outreach
Seton Youth Shelters
3333 Virginia Beach Blvd, Ste 28
Virginia Beach, Virginia  23452
Or via e-mail kjeffries@setonyouthshelters.org

 

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Job Title:  Mission Manager
 Organization:  Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Tidewater Affiliate

Reports To:  Executive Director

Classification Type:  (Non-exempt, Permanent, Full-Time)

Position Summary:  To oversee Affiliate grant program, educational outreach, Speakers Bureau, Pink Sunday, Pink Mermaid, Advocacy and community needs assessment. Overall responsibility is to guide the Tidewater Affiliate’s grant and education initiatives in accordance with the strategic plan. This position requires an ability to build strong relationships with community organizations, volunteers, colleagues and the health care community. The ideal candidate is committed to the mission and the importance of raising awareness about breast cancer.

Responsibilities: 

  • Work collaboratively with the Grant Chair and Advocacy Chair to manage all aspects of the Affiliate grants and advocacy efforts following National guidelines to include administration of grants, working relationships with grantees and legislators.
  • Oversee grants related events such as annual grants writing workshop, and grantee luncheon.
  • Serve as a liaison to grantees, prospective applicants and other community partners.
  • Ensure regular grantee site visits.
  • Identify and provide information and referrals on local resources and patient referrals. Serve as a resource for breast health services in the Affiliate service area to the general public, community organizations, medical facilities, and health professionals.
  • In collaboration with the Education Council and Community Profile committee, evaluate breast health service needs in the Affiliate service area via the community needs assessment.
  • Work collaboratively with Education Committee to plan, develop, implement and evaluate Affiliate sponsored educational program and events within the Affiliate service area.
  • Build, encourage, and support partnerships and collaborations among medical providers, community organizations, schools, churches, corporation and government agencies (to include health departments, etc.)
  • Develop, implement and support other activities that address the gaps in underserved populations through grants, education or both.
  • Provide local communication support for all of the above program activities through the website, press releases, newsletter, etc.
  • Work in collaboration with the office to ensure education materials are available and are current.
  • Support the public policy efforts of the Affiliate.
  • Other activities deemed appropriate by the Executive Director that will promote our mission work throughout the service area.

This position requires travel, some evenings and weekend work.

Required Background and Skills: 

  • Minimum of B.A./B.S. in public health, social work or other related discipline.

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in related field, non-profit experience a plus.

  • Have access to transportation and valid drivers license

  • Clean criminal background check

  • Bilingual a plus

  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships with healthcare facilities and community organizations.

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  • Comfort discussing breast health, cancer and related topics.

  • Strong communication skills both oral and written.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects.

  • Excellent organizational skills with focus on details and follow through to completion.

  • Ability to develop strong working relationships with Volunteers.

  • Strong computer skills.

  • Ability to keep confidential information.

Contact:   
Susan G Komen, Tidewater Affiliate ATTN. Ilona Webb-Bruner
119 S Witchduck Rd Ste 85
Virginia Beach VA 23462
 Email: komenevents@verizon.net


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