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J O B A N D V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Join our team
Make a difference in the lives of children and families in east King County by joining the committed, dynamic staff of Youth Eastside Services. To apply for any of the positions listed below:
- Refer to the job title and job number in your cover letter.
- Send us your cover letter and resume:
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By mail to YES, 999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98008 |
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By fax to 425-957-0351 |
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By email to hr@youtheastsideservices.org (attachments should be in Microsoft Word or text-only format) |
All positions remain open until they are filled. For more information about available positions, call Human Resources at 425-747-4937. Youth Eastside Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Open Job Postings (as of 08-28-08)
Director of Fund Development & Community Relations - SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement and oversee fund development and community relations functions in support of all YES programs and services. Work in collaboration with Executive Director, program staff and Board of Trustees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for planning, development, implementing and monitoring all development programs and activities including: Annual fund drive, major gifts, planned giving, foundation and corporate relations, community and civic giving, special events, and private and public grant writing.
• Works with the Executive Director and Board of Trustees to develop an annual plan for insuring that the community is aware of Youth Eastside Services programs to the maximum extent that available resources allow.
• Organizes and produces, in cooperation with staff and volunteers, key promotional materials i.e., annual report, newsletters, brochures and regularly sends press releases and/or public service announcements to the media. Prepares, organizes and distributes materials related to the annual membership and end of the year campaigns.
• Provides information to community groups and organizations upon request and/or as needed to promote agency programs.
• Assists the Board in developing, planning and carrying out specific fund raising activities.
• Provides staff support to the Fund Development Committee of the Board.
• Develops and submits specific requests to community organizations, businesses and individuals for funding in accordance with the annual fund development plan.
• Maintains an effective mailing list and funding database in relationship with all fund development activities.
• Identifies and pursues in-kind resources which will efficiently support agency goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements planned giving program.
• Speak publicly on behalf of the agency at community functions and board meetings.
• Supervise the activities of the Individual Gifts Manager, Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager, and Fund Development/Volunteer Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 5+ years experience in fund development and community relations; excellent development skills and entrepreneurial spirit; ability to handle multiple tasks inside and outside the agency; good planning and organizational skills. BA degree or equivalent; excellent oral, written and presentation skills; non-profit experience and supervisory experience essential. Intermediate computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel. Knowledge of Donor Perfect and databases preferred. Reference Job #WB08-003
School Prevention/Intervention Specialist - to provide substance abuse intervention/prevention services to H.S. and Jr. H.S. youth in North Lake Washington School District. Part or Full Time hours. Some clinical hours for full time. Supportive work environment. Previous adolescent treatment experience required. CDP or CDPT Intern req’d. Benefits. Reference Job# LP08-006
School-based Social Worker - bi-lingual Spanish required - Full Time starting 8/21/08 to work in collaboration with Family Net and the Lake Washington School District projects. The purpose of this position is to increase student success in school by working as a member of a team to provide community outreach services and wrap-around services to children and families referred by designated school and program staff. The position is 20 hours at each school (Redmond Elementary and Rose Hill Elementary) for a total of a 40 hour work week during the school year. Requirements: BA in Social Work or related field, Masters preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience working with at-risk youth and families, preferably with a diverse population. Must have WA State Counselor’s registration; LSW preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish required. Excellent Benefits. Reference Job WB 08-008
Be a volunteer and make a difference in the life of a child... and in the life of our community
- Special Events. YES' annual Invest in Youth Breakfast is a fun, exciting event that relies on volunteers for everything from planning to setting up the venue for the big event. Other special fundraising activities throughout the year also depend on volunteer efforts. The next Invest in Youth Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 7th, 2009 at the Meydenbauer Center.
- Greet visitors and answer phone calls at our reception desk. At our busy office in Bellevue, you'll be the first person to welcome clients, parents and other visitors. YES is fortunate to be able to rely on volunteers to provide most of our receptionist duties.
- Assist with accounting tasks in our financial office. For three hours a week in a flexible schedule to fit your needs, you'll help with day-to-day duties as well as special projects.
- Repair and maintain computers. Help us troubleshoot technology problems and keep our computer equipment up to date. Flexible hours to fit your schedule.
- Interview youth and families. Work with potential new clients at our Bellevue office to help determine the appropriate counseling programs or other services to meet their needs. As a volunteer "intake worker," you'll be asked to commit to one regular four-hour shift per week for at least nine months.
- Mentor a student. Provide the continuity and caring that may be missing from a young person's life. Volunteer mentors in our SUCCESS program receive quality training, weekly support, monthly newsletters and activities. You'll be asked to devote two to four hours per week for at least one year to your mentoring relationship.
For more information about any of these volunteer opportunities — or to suggest other ways that you might help YES — call Anthony at 425-747-4937.
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