Education Program Associate, Connecticut Women's Education & Legal Fund, Hartford, CT

Education Program Associate

Posted on: July 23, 2014
Posted by: Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund

Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) is a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the personal and professional lives of women, girls and their families. CWEALF seeks an individual to coordinate and grow our successful Generating Girls' Opportunities (G²0) program. This person will report to the Senior Education and Workforce Associate. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management and Implementation

• Plan and implement G²O activities including but not limited to middle and high school Expos, including student recruitment, development of materials, communication with college hosts and tablers, evaluating events, and preparing reports.

Technical Assistance and Professional Development

• Assist in implementing Vocational Equity Research, Training and Evaluation Center (VERTEC) project workplan including development and implementation of technical assistance and professional development plans for schools, districts, teachers and others.
• Provide technical assistance to college and high school partners implementing career activities.

Administrative/Fundraising/Communications

• Participate in grant and other fundraising and development activities to support the G²O program.
• Lead and implement traditional and social media activities:
  • Create and disseminate videos to promote services and opportunities;
  • Write and contribute to blog and Facebook posts; and,
  • Enhance and maintain the G²O website.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Work well in an environment with competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• BA preferred or education in combination with relevant experience (i.e., 2 years of experience in education or youth programming, event planning or community organizing).

This is a full-time position (32 hours/week). Salary is dependent upon experience. Employee benefits including medical/dental, sick time, vacations and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent to cwealf@cwealf.org.

Applications should include: 1) letter of interest, 2) resume and 3) list of three references. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.