Job Opening

Playspace Programs Coordinator

Central Region (position available in December 2009)

Horizons for Homeless Children is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to providing early care and education services for homeless children and support services for their families in an atmosphere of safety, nurturance, and stability. The Horizons for Homeless Children Playspace Programs provide playrooms for children living in area shelters and then recruits and trains volunteers to play with the children in those Playspaces.

The Playspace Programs Coordinator is responsible for assisting with recruitment, training, screening and retention of Playspace Activity Leaders (PALs).  The Playspace Programs Coordinator assists with the maintenance and restocking of Playspaces where PALs are placed and work with Shelter Liaisons to assure that the Playspaces are developmentally appropriate places to play. This is a full-time position in Worcester.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Playspace Volunteer Network:

• Recruit volunteers for the Central Region's Playspace Programs through regular PSA's, visibility events, community outreach, mailings, and volunteer fairs.
• Maintain database for all outreach contacts, media and volunteers.
• Respond to prospective volunteer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Help to organize and coordinate volunteer trainings.   
• Assist with screening all trainees though reference calls and CORI checks.

Playspaces Programs:

• Oversee the sorting, selecting and management of in-kind donations to be used in the Playspaces.
• Assess the Playspaces' need for new equipment, additional supplies, and safety issues.
• Conduct weekly routine maintenance, cleaning and organization of Central Region's Playspaces.
• Assist with the installation and opening of new Playspaces.
• Assist with the monthly attendance sheets.
• Strengthen relationships with PALs through regular communication, volunteer events, activities and workshops.
• Attend shelter meetings and PAL shifts when appropriate.

General:

• Ensure documentation and reports are regularly updated.
• Perform administrative and other tasks as necessary.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• BA degree required
• Data entry experience & knowledge of current Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Strong interest in working with volunteers, child development, homelessness or "at risk" populations a plus
• Valid drivers license and access to a car

Salary Range:  Low thirties

Send resume and cover letter to: Horizons for Homeless Children.

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