Lesson planning and fundraising – part time staff

Earthen Vessels Outreach is looking to hire a part time employee for fundraising and lesson planning.  We are a faith based non-profit that is committed to serving at risk youth in Pittsburgh’s East End.  To find out more about our organization, please visit www.evo-pgh.org.  We are first and foremost looking for someone who is excited to be a part of our team and to be a part of our difficult and challenging work.  If you are excited about Earthen Vessels Outreach, but unsure of your job specific qualifications, please do not hesitate to apply.

Duties would primarily include:

• Planning short, creative lessons for afterschool programs
• Assessing students for knowledge and academic progress
• Managing documentation and records related to afterschool programs
• Individual donor fundraising efforts, including email and phone communications, creating new initiatives, and donor development
• Other fundraising related items including newsletter, database maintenance, and website updates

Qualifications:

• EVO is a faith based non-profit, we seek out difficult and challenging children, and we stick with them when they act out and misbehave.  We are looking for someone who is excited about all of those things.
• We work with troubled and complicated children, an ideal team member will be creative, flexible, and willing to try (and fail in) many things to find success.
• We tackle challenging problems as a team, and while most people have defined roles, a willingness to support and work in other areas is a plus.
• This job is primarily defined by goals, and not specific duties and tasks - an ability to be self motivated in creating solutions is critical.
• While lesson planning experience is not a must, some form of experience with children is necessary to inform the planning process.
• An excitement for communicating with donors and potential donors, on the phone, in person, and through printed and digital mediums
• Strong skills in writing, ability to produce print and web based materials

Hours and compensation

This position will start at 15-25 hours per week, compensated at $8-12/hour depending on experience and qualifications.  There is potential to grow into a full time position with a higher salary and benefits depending on performance and interest.

To apply

Submit a resume, including work history, and work and character references to ryan@evo-pgh.org