Now Hiring: RSVP Outreach Coordinator (part-time position)

About L.A. Works: L.A. Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer action center that creates, manages, and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. With 25 years of success, L.A. Works addresses three principal needs: to increase volunteer participation in the community; to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to achieve their missions through access to volunteer labor and other resources; and to educate and encourage people to engage in the broader social issues affecting the greater Los Angeles community.  L.A. Works has more than 30,000 registered volunteers who have contributed over 1,000,000 volunteer hours of service to thousands of nonprofits in the Los Angeles community.

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people age 55 and above. Funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service as a part of the larger Senior Corps initiative, RSVP engages older Americans in volunteer opportunities across the country. These volunteers have been an invaluable resource for nationwide response efforts—in everything from hunger prevention to natural disasters. L.A. Works has received a three year renewable grant to develop a strong Los Angeles RSVP program. Building on the foundation of existing programming and relationships L.A. Works has with nonprofits in the community, this program will more than double the volunteer resources L.A. Works provides to the greater Los Angeles region.

RSVP Outreach Coordinator Position Overview: The RSVP Outreach Coordinator will seek out, engage and recruit new volunteer members to help build this special program providing volunteer and social opportunities for active adults age 55+ in Los Angeles County. This position requires a Coordinator who is passionate about mobilizing baby boomers in service and excited to present to and connect with a broad array of communities throughout Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will need to be out-going, tech-savvy, self-motivated, and highly organized. This individual should be knowledgeable on aging issues and opportunities. In collaboration with the Director of RSVP and RSVP team, this position will help increase RSVP membership, and ensure expected outcomes are achieved. L.A. Works is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to workplace diversity.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit individuals age 55+ for RSVP membership;
• Engage and connect RSVP members to ongoing volunteer opportunities;
• Utilize all Corporation for National and Community Service, L.A. Works website, and current and relevant volunteer promotional websites to list volunteer events;
• Utilize social media to promote RSVP program and volunteer opportunities;
• Actively conduct outreach to community organizations, continuing education programs, gyms, clubs, libraries, and centers for older adults;
• Work closely with RSVP team to maximize outreach impact;
• Maintain clear, current and accurate records in database system;
• Develop and deliver dynamic and inspiring outreach presentation materials; and
• Participate in L.A. Works’ large-scale Days of Service and L.A. Works Signature Projects;

Additional requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;
• Access to personal cell phone;
• Support L.A. Works office/programming as needed;
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal car for regular travel throughout Los Angeles County; and
• Some evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience;
• High attention to detail and commitment to high quality, timely work;
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated Mac computer and program skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, salesforce (or equivalent) database management, presentations, mail merge, email, and digital/social media;
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to connect with others and forge strong relationships;
• Highly organized and self-motivated; and
• Experience with social media promotion preferred.

Reporting: This position reports to the Director of RSVP. This position is a part-time (20 hours/week), hourly paid, flexible position with benefits.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: Please email a single PDF file that includes a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant skills to HR@laworks.com.

Now Hiring: MusicWorks Program Coordinator

Now Hiring: MusicWorks Program Coordinator

Position Overview: In collaboration with the Director of Programs, the MusicWorks Program Coordinator will develop program plans, oversee the launch of MusicWorks, and be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of the program. This candidate should be an excellent program manager, passionate about service and the arts, entrepreneurial, and highly organized. The ideal candidate will be someone that is knowledgeable about the music industry, and have a network or understanding of how to recruit volunteers with diverse expertise including professional musicians, composers, song writers, producers, engineers, etc. L.A. Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Responsibilities:

• Survey existing volunteer music programs to avoid duplication and identify best practices;
• Identify appropriate guest speaker roles for skilled music volunteers;
• Develop marketing collateral;
• Create and disseminate monthly e-newsletter.
• Cultivate strategic nonprofit and community relationships;
• Recruit, train (as appropriate) and place music industry volunteers;
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-articulated quarterly and annual reports; and
• Maintain proficiency in CRM database (Salesforce) for efficient tracking, reporting, record keeping and data management.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years progressively responsible management experience;
• Music industry or arts experience;
• Strong communications skills; self-starter who can multi-task;
• Experience managing staff and volunteers;
• Knowledge of the nonprofit volunteering sector;
• A track record of delivering results while juggling competing priorities;
• Professional demeanor in person, in writing, and on the phone;
• Comfortable delivering presentations and guiding a room of participants;
• Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented personality with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
• Excellent networking and relationship building skills;
• Ability to be creative and resourceful to develop new, unique programs and initiatives;
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented nature; and
• Open to and excited by the opportunity to inform our strategic thinking and work within an entrepreneurial environment.

Additional requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Access to personal car for occasional travel throughout Los Angeles County;
• Some evening and weekend commitments;
• Experience with Salesforce, a plus;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

About L.A. Works: L.A. Works is the largest volunteer network in LA and a national leader in the community service movement. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer action center, we create, manage, and implement hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area. L.A. Works has more than 30,000 registered volunteers who have contributed over 1,000,000 volunteer hours of service to thousands of nonprofits in the Los Angeles community.

About MusicWorks: MusicWorks is a new volunteer initiative aimed at matching music industry professionals with local school age youth in nonprofit music programs such as: Sound Art, Little Kids Rock, PS Arts, and others. MusicWorks will take advantage of Los Angeles’ position as a leading force in the music industry to help bridge the gap in music education resulting from drastic budget cuts in arts education programs in Los Angeles public schools.

Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Programs.

This position will be suitable for someone available 25 – 40 hours/week. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Application Procedure: Please email a single PDF file that includes a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, skills, and recent salary history to HR1@laworks.com.

 

L.A. Works Is Hiring

L.A. Works makes volunteering easy and accessible for all Angelenos to make a significant impact in their community!

L.A. Works is excited to announce that we will be hiring two AmeriCorps VISTA members at the beginning of 2013! If you’ve got a passion for service and are looking for a life-changing year, this could be the opportunity for you. We’re now accepting applications. For more information, view the job description and application instructions.

Job Opening! Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships

L.A. Works seeks a savvy, energetic, highly motivated individual who is capable of managing the corporate development aspects of the organization’s high-priority corporate initiatives.  This position will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term strategic corporate fundraising plans to raise the resources necessary to achieve the organization’s growth objectives. This will require an entrepreneurial attitude, innovative development strategy, and winsome networking talent. Direct sales experience and/or a clear track record of success in cultivating and soliciting major support from corporations is a must! L.A. Works is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

For more information about L.A. Works’ corporate service initiative, visit here.

Details of Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships position responsibilities, required qualifications, and how to apply are included here.

If the link does not work for you, you can also email debbie@laworks.com for the pdf document.

Hello and Goodbye: some exciting changes at L.A. Works

We have a bitter sweet change here at L.A. Works this month as we say goodbye to Gilbert Gonzales and hello to Becca Herrman. We want to thank Gil for the fabulous three plus years he dedicated to strengthening our organization. Happily, Gil will still be working with us, as he is going to be following his passion and working on a county-wide program managing spontaneous volunteers in the event of a disaster.

Rebecca Herrman will take over as Director of Programs for L.A. Works. Becca got her start in the service field as an Americorps member with HandsOn Bay Area, and most recently spent time managing the volunteer program at CoachArt, a nonprofit serving children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Becca will begin with L.A. Works on Monday, June 13th. Her email address will be becca@laworks.com.