Heather (right) with Manager, Eleanor (left), at Monarch in Jan. '09
Chaffee County Mentors Program Coordinator, Heather Barron, has announced that her last official day with our program will be April 30th.
We are sad to see Heather go – she has brought great gifts of listening, creativity, vision, laughter, and open-mindedness to our program. We know that she will bring these gifts and more to all who cross her path in the future.
We are seeking applicants for the new Program Coordinator job. The Program Coordinator position will be running Youth In Action half-time and supporting matches the other half. Program Manager, Eleanor Fahrney, will focus on supporting matches and managing the program. We hope to have the new coordinator start April 1st so they can shadow Youth In Action and get training from Heather.
Job Posting:
Chaffee County Mentors seeks full time Program Coordinator who is a highly organized and personable individual capable of managing multiple program activities and office duties. This individual must take initiative and spearhead projects independently, including running Youth In Action – peer mentoring that empowers middle school students as mentors and reading buddies to pre-school children. Other duties include: supporting adult-youth mentoring matches; recruiting, screening, and training volunteer mentors; running monthly group activities; budget management; grant reporting; and fundraising. Desirable skills include: background in education, demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse youth in mixed-age groups, demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based fashion with parents and families, volunteer and staff training and management, proficient computer skills, graphic design, strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to travel county-wide and work evenings and some weekends. While direct service skills are critical, organization is key as the position is half-time paperwork. College degree required. Position is based out of Salida Family & Youth Initiatives office. Salaried position with benefits. $32,000 to $35,000 based on experience. More info and complete job description online: www.chaffeementors.org. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference by 5pm on 02/16/10 to Eleanor Fahrney, Program Manager, Chaffee County Mentors, 124 East 2nd St, Salida, CO 81201. Position starts 04/01/10.
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