May 2012
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT OSU EXTENSION, CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Temporary Student Position, Youth Advisory Committee

POSITION: Student Position, Youth Advisory Committee of Cuyahoga County; Part-time (an average of 20 hours per
week).

Interested individuals must apply no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 23, 2012.

Position Description:
Under the direction of OSU Extension (4-H Youth Development), this Student Position will work in partnership with youth
ages 13-18, OSU Extension staff, Family and Children First Council staff, and many other agencies to support the Youth
Advisory Committee of Cuyahoga County (YAC). Student Position will be responsible for supporting the Program
Coordinator and Youth and Adult Facilitators to carry out a broad range of high-quality youth development activities, as lead
and designed by the youth membership, in a variety of community settings.

General Duties:
 Attend YAC meetings (both regular and those related to special events/initiatives).
 Provide a broad range of administrative supports to the Program Coordinator and Youth and Adult Facilitators.
 Research and assist in designing relevant youth outreach and engagement activities.
 Assist in the planning and development of community forums, trainings, special events, etc.
 Maintain accurate and complete records as required by OSU Extension and partner agencies.
 Perform other program duties and responsibilities necessary for carrying out YAC’s scope of work.

Reports to: Principal Planner, City of Shaker Heights

Department: Planning

Salary: $44,353 to $52,722, depending on qualifications

Hours: Full-time

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Visit www.shakeronline.com/accessing-city-hall/jobs for a complete job description and application.

General Responsibilities

Develops, promotes and implements financial assistance and other programs to encourage high quality housing in Shaker Heights; provides residential property owners with information and guidance regarding housing repair and rehabilitation; works with contractors; makes site visits; prepares and maintains detailed records.

Promotes home maintenance grant and loan programs to residents; makes presentations before community groups; assists with the development of public information and public relations documents; develops and conducts public and staff education efforts.

Assists property owners in assessing needs and determining repairs and financial options; provides general financial counseling; conducts interviews for financial assistance; compiles required financial information and assists owners in preparing loan and grant applications.

Develops specifications for procurement process; assists in preparation of bid packets; reviews and analyzes bids and develops budgets; monitors contractors during the construction process.

Encourages owner investment, maintenance and repair of properties through owner education, technical assistance, presentations and articles, and organization of specialized workshops, and related activities.

Develop, promote, and implement various programs to encourage rental property owners to maintain high quality properties.

Education and Experience Required

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 11, 2012

May 2012
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT OSU EXTENSION, CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Temporary Student Position, Community Gardening Program

POSITION: Student Position, Community Gardening Program, 30 hours per week. Position is expected to begin on or
about May 21, 2012 and conclude on or about August 24, 2012. (Start and end dates can be flexible based on availability.)
Interested individuals must apply no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2012.

Position Description:
Under the direction of OSU Extension in Cuyahoga County, this temporary Student Position will work in partnership with
the Urban Agriculture Program Staff, city and county governmental agencies, and other community partners to carry out the
program components of the Community Gardening Program. Community gardening is a community-focused intervention to
improve the local social and physical environments in at-risk, resource poor neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Progress, Inc., through their ReImagining Cleveland initiative, is partnering with multiple urban farms and The Cleveland Hostel to provide a hands-on urban farming summer internship. This volunteer adventure offers you the ability to gain experience on up to nine different farms located throughout the city ranging from industrial to residential neighborhoods. Each farm is unique and you will be exposed to growing a wide array of crops, performing multiple tasks related to urban agriculture, and get to interact with the leaders of the urban farming movement.

Your daily activities will vary depending on which farm you volunteer with, but generally will include: watering, planting, weeding, fertilizing, mulching, harvesting, composting, and chicken and bee husbandry. Your ability to commit to a longer stay will allow you to experience more farms and opportunities, so a minimum stay of one week would be beneficial to all. In addition to agricultural work, there is also a need for carpentry (sheds, fences, raised beds, compost systems), marketing and outreach (website development, print and social media and branding design), alternative building skills, and accounting. Having a diverse skill set will be very helpful to our urban farms!

Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization working to create healthy habitats in Ohio, seeks an experienced fundraising leader for its Thriving Communities Institute. Thriving Communities is a growing, dynamic, and nationally recognized urban revitalization program. The fundraising officer is primarily responsible for conducting a wide range of activities required to secure philanthropic contributions from foundations, corporations, and individual donors. The successful candidate will have 5+ years work experience in development, marketing, or sales with demonstrated knowledge of northern Ohio’s urban realities. The officer must have strong organizational skills; an ability to work independently in a faced-paced, entrepreneurial environment; and a capacity to engage civic leaders. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required. Demonstrated commitment to Thriving Communities and the Land Conservancy’s mission is essential. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Katie Outcalt, Western Reserve Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 314, Novelty, OH 44072 or koutcalt@wrlandconservancy.org.

Reports to: Director of Operations

Job Type: Salaried, Full Time (Compensation commensurate with experience)

Job Description: Volunteers form the core of MedWish Operations and the Senior Volunteer Coordinator acts as the main point of contact for all these individuals. The Senior Volunteer Coordinator is responsible not just for the satisfaction of our volunteers, but partially for the satisfaction of our global stakeholders who depend on volunteer assistance to deliver on their orders of humanitarian aid. As they are involved in all aspects of MedWish, volunteers can also lead to strategic growth, which the Senior Volunteer Coordinator cultivates.

Responsibilities

Humanitarian Aid Specialist

Reports to: Director of Operations

Job Type: Salaried, Full Time (Compensation commensurate with experience)

Job Description: The Humanitarian Aid Specialist is a new position at MedWish designed to increase the throughput of medical surplus donations. The Humanitarian Aid Specialist will work frequently within all parts of our supply chain, helping procure products for both standing and incoming applications. This individual will also be responsible for assisting to improve our entire process to render the best benefit to our international applicants.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential recipients, explaining the MedWish model and generating new orders through conversations to learn specific recipient needs.
• Facilitate and enhance gift-in-kind donations from donor medical facilities and corporate sources either individually or in conjunction with the Executive Director or Director of Operations.
• Vet, approve, and select appropriate applicants for our Hand Carry orders and prepare orders to the applicant’s expectations.
• Assist in selection and preparation of materials for larger freight orders when necessary.
• Work with Senior Volunteer Coordinator and Warehouse Manager to maintain and enhance our sorting process.
• Seek, collect, and analyze feedback from recipients and gift-in-kind donors to foster organizational growth.
• Assist in maintain, promoting, and distributing items for domestic use through our Alternative Recycling program. This work may be individual or in conjunction with other key staff.
• Assist with mission critical projects including, but not limited to receiving supplies, setting up for special events, clerical projects, and other projects as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Requirements

Title: Facilities Assistant, Nature Center at the Shaker Lakes

Job Type: Employee, non-exempt

Job Status: Part-time, hourly, approx. 20 hours/week

Reports to: Facilities Director

Overall Responsibilities: The Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining the physical condition and operation of the Nature Center building facilities and grounds, including the main building, pavilion, Stewardship Center, parking lot, landscaped areas and trails.

Primary Duties:

1. Maintain Building Facilities: (50%)

Perform building repairs as needed, including structural, minor plumbing and electrical, roof, gutters, painting, etc.; schedule contractors for major repairs as necessary.

Replace building and cleaning supplies as needed, using sustainable products and local sources as much as possible.

Clean and organize workshop and equipment areas, maintain inventory of tools and supplies, remove recycling and trash on weekly basis.

Coordinate with Facilities Director for seasonal maintenance and inspections, including: HVAC, fire extinguishers, fire doors, security system, municipal building and fire departments, back flow testing, window washing, irrigation, elevator, etc.

Coordinate with city services and utilities as needed.

2. Maintain Building Exterior: (30%)

Power wash entry-ways and decks, moss removal, painting as needed.

Maintain pavilion and Stewardship Center; coordinate with natural construction contractor.

Replace security lights, photo cells as needed; coordinate with municipal public works department for replacement of parking lot lights and photo cells.

Clean walkways, steps, entryways, and pavilion (sweep in summer, snow removal in winter); remove litter.

Refurbish and maintain bird feeder area.

Title: Summer Day Camp Instructor

Full and Part-time Positions Available

Reports to: Outdoor Adventure Camp Coordinator

Category: Temporary, hourly position; 20-40 hours/week from June – August 2012

General Description: The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1966 and located in the historic Shaker Parklands of Cleveland’s eastern inner-ring suburbs, seeks creative Summer Day Camp Instructors to work with the Education Director and staff to carry out its Summer Outdoor Adventure Camp. The Nature Center’s mission, vision, programs, staff, board, and history can be found at www.ShakerLakes.org.

The successful candidate will work with staff naturalists presenting Nature Center designed curricula, nature-themed programs and outdoor experiences for outdoor adventure camps for children. This is an ideal opportunity for a starting naturalist seeking to develop their skills in a dynamic environment. Compensation and Start Date: $10-13/hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Positions begin Monday June 11, and end Friday, August 17, 2012. Hours vary but may include morning sessions and full-day sessions that run Monday through Friday. This day camp serves children ages 2½ to 15. We also offer select overnights and week-long trips. Please click here to download the full camp brochure.

Responsibilities: