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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Fundraising and Community Outreach, this could be your life. Grow to understand our potential donor pool and hold a vital role in planning events and coordinating other activities to encourage donations and help us move toward our goal of inspiring and empowering students and teachers. You will work closely with the CEO/Founder, to assign, meet and exceed fundraising goals, and in turn, grow and improve your communication and leadership skills and organizational capabilities in this pivotal role. Essential Job Functions: The position entails four main tasks: Research and identify fundraising opportunities and establish relationships with donors; Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise gather monetary donations or other gifts to support MBM’s mission; Design and produce promotional materials and raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs. Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet or surpass fundraising targets Research and develop fundraising opportunities, including single events and detailed campaigns and potential donors to gain insight into needs, beliefs and donation habits to understand how to position our organization to them Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize departmental activities to meet organizational goals, and assist in brainstorming and creating new methods to raise funds for our organization Assist in planning and coordinating events meant to raise funds and coordinate activities of volunteers and interns related to event planning and execution Maintain complete and orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications Collaborate with other organizations and groups within the community to build partnerships and enhance fundraising activities
Date Posted: 2024-12-02
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Flexible Schedule
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New York, NY 10036
Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was birthed from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, at risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Operations Coordinator, this could be your life. You will be a part of making sure our team and tasks are running smoothly, so we can continue to achieve our vision to inspire and empower children, youth and teachers in underserved communities across New York City and the Philippines. Essential Job Functions The position entails 3 main tasks: Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize daily tasks and goals Efficiently work on day to day operations Responsible for planning and implementing the organization of events to achieve maximum efficiency Ensuring targeted emails are read and responded to in a timely manner Skills Required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills Works well under pressure Uses initiative and can work independently
Date Posted: 2024-12-02
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was birthed from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, at risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Web Developer, this could be your life. The developer will work with Google Ads to create campaigns to raise awareness of our organization along with driving traffic to our website. You’ll also help us create more efficient ways to navigate our website. You will hold a vital role in helping us move toward our goal of inspiring and empowering students and teachers. A commitment to our organizational values and vision is key. You will work closely with the CEO/Founder, to meet and exceed web development goals, and in turn, grow and improve your development and organizational skills in this pivotal role. A recommendation/reference letter will be provided for you. Essential Job Functions Build and optimize Google Ad campaigns to drive traffic to MBM’s website and increase awareness of our organization Maintain and optimize a secure web page for evolving business needs Provide continued support for one or more web properties Maintain communication with team members and supervisors concerning the direction of the website Code and script applications Perform routine site audits, as well as ongoing maintenance, on an as-needed basis Stays abreast of industry trends, needs, innovations, and opportunities. Must be willing to commit a minimum of 2 hours a week and be willing to make a 3 month commitment. Up to 10 hours a week and willing to make a 3 month commitment as an intern. To Apply Please email a resume and a cover letter of why you’d like to join MBM and hope to gain to info@mindsbeyondmeasure.org . Please put the job title Web Developer - alongside your name in the subject line. To learn more about MBM, please visit www.mindsbeyondmeasure.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth, and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was born from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, and experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, and at-risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Speak 4 Life (R4L) Program Mentor this could be your life. We're seeking someone who wants to give back to the community and be a part of making a lasting impact on young people. By using their passion, creativity, and communication skills (written and spoken), they will strive to inspire, empower, and positively impact young people through a 8-week program, where the focus is provide a safe space for them to develop and strengthen their writing and speaking skills, including resilience, social-emotional, team and leadership skills and lead them toward their freer and more expressive selves. Please Note: This is a paid opportunity offering $20/hour, however, it requires a mandatory 2-day training program prior to starting which will be unpaid. Please visit our website to learn more about our program at https://www.mindsbeyondmeasure.org/youth-development If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you! Job Duties and Tasks Training (30 minutes a week) in the Speak 4 Life: Where Words & Verbs Make You Right For Life program Co-facilitate a group of 10-12 incarcerated individuals with the Program Lead on Evaluate and reflect on program effectiveness Raise awareness of the mentor program to others Job Skills & Qualifications Passionate about being a positive role model for young people Students studying to be teachers or have prior teaching experience Strong desire to positively impact children and youth Confident with presenting and performing to groups of people Comfortable with being assertive with children when the need arises Comfortable working with children/youth in an urban environment Strong communication, interpersonal, and team skills Excellent organizational skills and time-management abilities Creativity skills Available to commit to a full program implementation for 8 weeks (2 hours each week): 1 hour - of lesson preparation and 1 hour of program implementation Preferred Qualifications Experience working with underserved communities and/or at-risk youth Experience and/or a passion to work with correctional facilities/detainees Comfortable working with Rikers Prison Special Note on Riker’s Island The Speak 4 Life program will also include opportunities to engage with youth at Riker’s Island, providing mentorship and support through our program. This unique aspect of our program aims to offer hope, skill development, and a sense of community to incarcerated youth, helping them to build a positive future. This will begin as a pilot program (1 - 2 sessions), and if successful, we plan to continue our partnership with Riker’s Island. Additionally, the first session will involve shadowing the Program Lead to ensure a smooth start. Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people, both in schools and at Riker’s Island. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation.
Date Posted: 2024-12-02
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Flexible Schedule
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Brooklyn, NY 11207
Rhythm 4 Life (R4L) Program Mentor Applicants must complete the form to be considered for this role. Applications received through other means will not be reviewed. https://forms.gle/MPFANJztz6PjSXp49 Mission Statement Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), a nonprofit, strives to inspire purpose and passion, to empower and cultivate great minds in children, youth and teachers to improve educational outcomes in New York and developing countries. Background of Our Organization Minds Beyond Measure (MBM), is a nonprofit, newly established in 2019. It was born from the founder's traveling experiences and living abroad across Asia, and seeing a lack of educational resources and the lack of access to education in some very impoverished communities. The journey included training teachers, teaching children and youth, visiting rural schools with limited or no resources, experiencing children and youth who were hungry for small things, often taken for granted in the Western world, such as pencils and paper to write and books to read. This experience then evolved into a passion to serve the underserved, at risk and provide access to quality education for both teachers and students through pathways that inspire for life. This is when MBM was born. Job Description What if you could go to your place of employment with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, confident in the knowledge that the work you do contributes to a great cause? When you work with us in the role of Rhythm 4 Life (R4L) Program Mentor this could be your life. We're seeking a volunteer who wants to give back to the community and be a part of making a lasting impact with young people. By using their passion, creativity and communication skills, they will strive to inspire, empower and positively impact young people through a 9 week drumming program, where the focus is on using African Djembe drums to teach about culture and rhythm, and develop critical skills in students, including resilience, social-emotional, team and leadership skills. Please Note: This is a paid opportunity offering $20/hour, however, it requires a mandatory 2-day training program prior to starting which will be unpaid. Please visit our website to learn more about our program at . If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you! Job Duties and Tasks Training (1 hour a week) in the Rhythm 4 Life: Drumming up Character program Co-facilitate a group of 10-12 children with the Program Lead on Saturday’s from 11 am - 12 pm Evaluate and reflect on program effectiveness Raise awareness of the mentor program to others Job Skills & Qualifications Passionate about being a positive role model for young people Strong desire to positively impact children and youth Confident with presenting and performing to groups of people Comfortable with being assertive with children when the need arises Comfortable working with children/youth in an urban environment Strong communication, interpersonal and team skills Excellent organizational skills and time-management abilities Creativity skills Job Details Able to travel to New Lots (East New York), Brooklyn, New York. Available to commit to a full program implementation for a minimum commitment of 3 months: 1 hour - of lesson preparation and 1 hour of program implementation (Saturday at 11 am - 12 noon) MBM is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 per hour Schedule: Weekends only Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10036: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Date Posted: 2024-09-16
