Reports to
Director of Development and Donor Care
 
JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time unpaid internship position, 10 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. Days and hours of agency operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, periodic off-site meetings and evening events may be required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.         Primary role in executing the agency social media strategy of engaging donors, clients and the general public in the activities of Senior Neighbors and the community of support for seniors. This includes working directly with program staff and Centers to obtain content to be used.
2.         Assist the Development Coordinator with the communications plan for Senior Neighbors, including e-mail newsletters, website updates, annual report and print newsletters.
4.         Periodically take part in the processing of thank you receipts and data entry using DonorPerfect database software.
5.         Take part in event planning activities as requested and assist during the day of the two main events during the year, inaugural 16 Over 60 Awards Gala (fall) and Meet Your Neighbors (spring).
6.         Other duties as assigned.
 
 
Competencies
1.   Strong Microsoft Office Skills including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint are required. Basic Adobe Creative Suite skills are a plus.
2.   Ability to learn and function effectively within a donor database, utilizing DonorPerfect software.
3.   Positive attitude, knowledge of general business etiquette, ability to speak with donors and work well with volunteers and committees.
4.   Confidentiality, graciousness, organization, strong attention to detail, high standard of accountability, and careful attention to financial processes.
5.   Must have a satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards, to use on agency business.

Physical Demands
This job operates in a clerical office setting and is largely sedentary. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Senior Neighbors is “an equal opportunity employer” and committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and a racism free culture in the workplace and our community.

–The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions.–

 

If you are interested in applying for this internship position, please send an email with cover letter and resume to Brian Clark, Director of Development and Donor Care, to bclark@seniorneighbors.org.

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Facilitate client’s efforts to find or maintain the best housing options available. Update housing list for subsidized housing, independent apartments, and identify emergency housing options. Assist clients with the completion of housing applications, and in obtaining necessary verification and documentations for landlords. Assist clients with general housing needs, obtaining furniture, and identifying moving options. Provide periodic trainings and educational opportunities to promote service in the community, and attend periodic trainings that help improve knowledge and improve services to the seniors we serve.

Date Available:  Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

2. Ability to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining appropriate housing and shelter.

3. Training and experience in the area of providing housing interventions on behalf of others.

4. Have a basic understanding of mortgages, home ownership responsibilities, rental services, and tenant rights.

5. Desire to work with older adults.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with related organizations, participants, general public and other members of the Senior Neighbors team.

7. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and effectively work with a wide variety of human dynamics and behavior.

8. Ability to perform responsibilities without close supervision.

9. Knowledge of area resources preferred.

10. Must have a satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards to use on agency business.

12. Strong written and oral communication skills.
13. Adequate computer skills.

If you are interested in this position you can send a cover letter and resume by email to toosterbaan@seniorneighbors.org or by mail to Senior Neighbors, Attn: Tom Oosterbaan at 678 Front Ave NW Suite 205, Grand Rapids MI 49504.

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Goal:

To complete light repairs and maintenance for older adults living in their own homes.

Supervisor:

Client Services Director

Responsibilities:

1. To effectively accomplish home maintenance, home repair and yard work assignments in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Record and report units of service completed.
3. Participate in staff meetings and trainings as directed.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Experience in home repair work.
2. Ability to understand written and oral communication.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with related organizations, participants, general public and other members of the Senior Neighbors team.
4. Ability to perform responsibilities without close supervision.
5. Must have a satisfactory driving record and access to private transportation that meets state insurance and vehicle safety standards to use on agency business.
6. Must have access to tools (i.e. plumbing wrenches, wood-working tools).
7. Ability to perform medium strenuous activity.
8. Ability to work in inclement weather.
9. Ability to lift seventy pounds.
10. Ability to fill-out required paperwork.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.  They employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 70 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

If you are interested in this position or know of someone who may be interested please send cover letter and resume to Tom Oosterbaan by email to toosterbaan@seniorneighbors.org or by mail to Senior Neighbors Inc., 678 Front Ave NW Suite 205, Grand Rapids MI 49504.

Senior Neighbors is “an equal opportunity employer” and committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and a racism free culture in the workplace and our community.

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