All new and returning SCAT members must recieve a Fedral Work Study Referral from the Student Employment Office for one of the following service descriptions to be assigned to a SCAT Partner Agency. Please call the Student Employment Services Office at 417-836-5627 to make an appointment. Service descriptions are available in the following areas:
- Education
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Volunteer Recruitment/Event Planning
- Human Needs
- Technology/Information Management
- Environment
Please read each service description thoroughly to make sure that the position is something that is of interest to you. Please make note of the service description(s) that you are interested in and discuss this with the SCAT Advisor.
Education
Position: Community Education Program
Agency: American Red Cross
Purpose of position: Plan, create and implement programs to meet needs of area youth. Provide American Red Cross presentations on various programs, services and topics.
Description of duties:
• Staff community events providing information on various topics and services and/or First Aid and CPR demonstrations/ presentations
• Contact agencies requesting Health and Safety Informational Talks, First Aid/CPR demonstrations and/or Youth Programs and assist in scheduling events
• Assist in maintaining logistics of community events programs
• Assist in reporting and recording results of community events programs
• Provide presentations as requested by community organizations
• Assist in maintaining materials for scheduled presentations
• Assist in reporting and recording results of presentations
Preferred skills:
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Friendly and outgoing demeanor
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision
• Flexible and dependable
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
Position: Area Aid
Agency: Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
Purpose of position: To work with children in an after school program.
Description of duties:
• Work with children in an after school program during the hours of 3 – 8 PM Monday – Friday
• Activities include:
o Gym
o Tutoring
o Swimming
o Art
o Music
o Drug and alcohol resistance
o Self-esteem class
o Leadership skills
o Field trips
o Computers and technology
• Helping set-up programs as desired based on the SCAT members interests
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Public speaking skills
Position: After School Club Facilitator
Agency: Community Partnership - Caring Communities
Purpose of position: The purpose is to facilitate an afterschool club and mentor middle school students.
Description of duties:
• Run club (lesson plans already developed)
• Assist students
• Mentor students
• Have fun with the kids
• Supervise a few field trips for afterschool club
• Be on time
• Keep detailed attendance records
Preferred skills:
• Public speaking skills
• Must be able to work with kids
Position: Assistant Teacher
Agency: Developmental Center of the Ozarks
Purpose of position: To add another adult to the classroom to lower the teacher/ child ratio so that the SCAT member and teacher can give extra time and individualized attention to a child with disabilities
Description of duties:
• Provide one on one help with a child needing extra attention due to special needs
• Assist teachers as needed in individualized activities, small groups or large group settings
• Play with children to help them learn
• Help supervise the children
• Keep the children safe
• Hands on experience with children with and without disabilities
• Assist teachers in supervision and safety of children
• Assist in preparation of teaching materials for the classroom
• Provide positive interactions with infants or young children
• Interact tactfully with children, coworkers and families
• Apply infant and child developmental stages, behaviors and activities
• Understand universal precautions and put into place safety, health and sanitation practices
• Apply and comply with no smoking/ no strong odor policy
• Other duties as needed
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Education, Biology or Chemistry
• Past experience with young children or people with disabilities is preferred but not necessary
Position: Exploratory Lab Aide
Agency: Discovery Center of Springfield
Purpose of position: To work with the Exploratory Lab Coordinator to provide lab programming and curriculum
Description of duties:
• Create new lab activities
• Help visitors understand lab activities
• Assist on/ answer visitor requests regarding the lab
• Research and develop programming for the lab
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Education, Biology or Chemistry
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Interest in Science
• Ability to work with the public
Position: Health and Science Aide
Agency: Discovery Center of Springfield
Purpose of position: To work with the health and life science staff to maintain and facilitate the Body Works and ChromoZone Galleries
Description of duties:
• Facilitate life science exhibits so as to enhance visitors’ experience
• Develop and implement education information for visitors
• Assist with life science activity research and development
• Daily chores as required to keep the lab running efficiently
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Biology, Chemistry, Cell Biology, or Molecular Biology
• Interest in life sciences
• Ability to work with the public
Position: Education Assistant
Agency: Discovery Center of Springfield
Purpose of position: Assist the Education Director with research, writing and teaching science in a variety of programs at the museum
Description of duties:
• Assist educators in outreach education, distance learning and programs
• Facilitate “Family Learning Days” activity stations
• Early childhood focus “Science Sprout Day” research, develop and implement science demonstrations
• Write and teach “Brain Bytes” to visitors
• Facilitate and teach science concepts through our exhibits
• Be able to work with children of all ages
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Education
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Art Class Facilitator
Agency: Harmony House - Family Violence Center
Purpose of position: To act as an arts and craft class facilitator
Description of duties:
• To run at least one class per week
• To find inexpensive and creative art projects for the class
• To implement and complete the projects with the class
• To maintain order in the arts and craft closet/ area
• To makes sure the areas were the project is completed are straightened up and put back
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
Position: Program Assistant
Agency: Multicultural Program Assistant Hand in Hand Ministries
Purpose of position: To assist in the development and implementation of health and family programs used to teach healthy relationships, healthful lifestyles and community awareness.
Description of duties:
• Assisting in resources and design of a bilingual family living guide
• Tutoring children and/ or adults with English skills and academic subjects
• Work with and communicate with families to help connect them with resources to meet their individual needs
• Become familiar with community resources
• Assist with publicity and community events such as health fairs, advertising/ awareness and assisting community partners
• Assist with schedules and appointments for the counseling center
• Program marketing and promotion
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Spanish or other language proficiency
• Related major or minor: Art, graphics design, Spanish, education, communication, English, family and consumer sciences, marketing, CIS, web application development, advertising and promotion, psychology, dietetics, coaching, nutrition, social work, recreation, sport and park administration
Position: Language and Literacy Project Assistant
Agency: Missouri State University CSD/Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic
Purpose of position: Improving the language and literacy of preschool children with hearing loss.
Description of duties:
• Book orders
o Organization and distribution of forms
o Collection of orders
- Secure box with slit on top as only opening
- Put box in graduate mailroom above out box
o Preparation of cumulative spreadsheet for orders
o Delivering materials to those who ordered
- Make sure that all books ordered were received
- Prepare books received to be distributed
- Distribute books/ materials to those who ordered
• Sign books
o Develop a vocabulary list for each thematic unit
- Email to Tara for approval before completing the book
- Develop from materials acquired from the library on the individual thematic units
o Create sign books (Get Tara’s approval before making copies)
- Find signs and copy
- Cute out signs
- Place on sheets
- Develop cover sheet
o Cory sign books (10 copies)
o Add books to preschool children’s 3-ring binders (include dividers)
o Have ready by Thursday before the thematic unit will be in progress
• Materials
o Acquire theme schedule
o Search online (MSU library) for materials pertaining to themes
o Collect materials from the MSU library
o Acquire materials 2 weeks before theme will be in progress
o Check-out and return as requested to do so
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor
• Computer
• Writing skills
• Arts and crafts; Creativity
Position: Adult Education and Literacy Tutor/ Retention Assistant
Agency: Ozarks Technical Community College - Adult Education and Literacy
Purpose of position: To provide one-on-one tutoring for adult students enrolled in OTC-AEL classes. Tutors will assist students with reading, writing and math skills so that students may become more successful in attaining life goals. Tutors may also assist students who have limited English speaking skills. Additionally, this position will assist in developing a tutor newsletter that will be produced each semester. Further responsibilities will include assisting with the tutor recognition program.
Description of duties:
• To complete a tutor certification workshop or equivalent under the supervision of a certified trainer
• Encourage and support adult learners
• Meet with assigned learners on a regular basis
• Complete tutoring reports as required by program
• Notify the program of any scheduling changes
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Design and produce a tutor newsletter each semester under the direction of the Adult Education and Literacy Coordinator
• Complete other duties related to the development of a tutor recognition program
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Related major or minor
• Good basic English and math skills
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with Word
• Graphic design background or coursework helpful
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Position: Adult Education and Literacy Tutor/ Curricula Assistant
Agency: Ozarks Technical Community College - Adult Education and Literacy
Purpose of position: To provide one-on-one tutoring for adult students enrolled in OTC-AEL classes. Tutors will assist students with reading, writing and math skills so that students may become more successful in attaining life goals. Tutors may also assist students who have limited English speaking skills. Additionally, this position will assist in identifying, developing and organizing materials for a tutor resource file.
Description of duties:
• To complete a tutor certification workshop or equivalent under the supervision of a certified tutor
• Encourage and support adult learners
• Meet with assigned learners on a regular basis
• Complete tutoring reports as required by program
• Notify the program of any scheduling changes
• Maintain student confidentiality
• Develop bulletin boards and materials that can be used as teaching tools
• Identify everyday reading materials and construct lesson plans that tutors could use with these materials and organize them into a tutor resource file
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor is helpful
• Computer skills – Microsoft Word
• Writing skills
• Good basic English and math skills
• Excellent computer skills; proficient with Word
• Some background in education or concurrent enrollment in at least introductory education classes would be helpful, but experiences may substitute for education
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Graphic design background or coursework helpful
Position: Support Staff
Agency: Parenting Life Skills Center
Purpose of position: Program support for parent education and home visiting programs.
Description of duties:
• Clerical
• Observation of families
• Nate taking
• Data input and report generation
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
Position: Teacher Assistant
Agency: Rivendale Institute of Learning
Purpose of position: The SCAT member will assist teachers in the classroom working 1:1 or in small groups of children with learning disabilities or autism. If this member is in a marketing/ PR program they can help with webpage, creating a video, networking in the community, etc.
Description of duties:
• Provide assistance to children under the direction of the classroom teacher
• May do small group work as well
• Grade papers
• Assist in planning special activities for the children
• Help with recess, trips, etc.
• Assist the teacher as needed
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Psychology, Education, Recreation, Speech/Language
Position: SCAT Volunteer
Agency: Stalnaker Boys and Girls Club
Purpose of position: To work with youth, encourage, mentor, tutor and make a positive difference in a child’s life.
Description of duties:
• Tutoring (homework)
• Listening to youth
• Setting positive role model
• Encouragement of youth
• Help run activities
• Being a friend
• Leadership
• Field trip help
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Art, PE, sports, dance and fitness, pre-teens
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Classroom Assistant/ Curriculum Assistant
Agency: University Child Care Center
Purpose of position: To provide assistance to classroom teachers working with preschool children and to assist the center’s curriculum coordinator.
Description of duties:
• Assist team teachers and curriculum coordinator
• Assist in creating and implementing curriculum and preparation
• Create inventory and monitor materials, teaching aids and resources
Position: Conservation Education Instructor
Agency: Wonders of Wildlife
Purpose of position: Under the leadership of the Director of Conservation Programs this position is responsible for the development and delivery of educational programs including outreach, classroom, visitor enhancement and community based programs.
Description of duties:
• Develop, coordinate and present a variety of education programs and workshops for school groups, scout groups and other civic and community groups
• Coordinate and conduct age-appropriate interpretive presentations, both on-site and off-site
• Assist in development of thematic education materials for teachers that align with the Missouri Show-Me Standards as outlined by the Missouri Department of Education
• Assist in special events and develop specific education materials and activities that related to the event
• Assist in development and lead environmental and conservation education community activities
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with conservation organizations and partners for education and outreach opportunities
• Handle a variety of small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects for educational programs
• Conduct interpretive workshops at the annual WOW Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Schools
• Perform other duties as directed by the Dept. of Conservation Programs leadership
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Public speaking skills
Public Relations and Marketing
Position: Scoutreach Program Aide
Agency: Boy Scouts of America
Purpose of position: Will directly work with youth in the local community teaching them the foundations of the Boy Scouts of America.
Description of duties:
• Direct weekly meetings
• Act as a liaison between the youth and the organization
• Train volunteers for positions within the organization
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Public speaking skills
Position: CASH/ Financial Literacy Program Assistant
Agency: Community Partnership - Caring Communities
Purpose of position: To assist with the CASH program through making contacts, production of promotional materials, completing projects.
Description of duties:
• Making 6 month and 1 year follow up contacts
• Assist with taking registrations for classes/ seminars
• Confirm RSVPs for classes/ seminars
• Assist with production of promotional materials and notices
• Assist with completion of program projects
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Customer service skills
Position: Museum Manager Assistant
Agency: Discovery Center of Springfield
Purpose of position: Assist the museum manager with managing and marketing the museum and volunteers
Description of duties:
• Organize and cumulate volunteer hours on spreadsheets
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Data analysis
• Create monthly web email newsletter
• Create email blasts
• Expand volunteer incentive program
• Assist with facilitating the museum floor during busy times
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Business, Marketing or Management
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: Program Assistant
Agency: Doula Foundation of Mid-America
Purpose of position: To assist the Development Coordinator and the Program Coordinator in the coordination of special events, public relations, marketing and general office support.
Description of duties:
• Logistical planning/ support of special events
• Community and public relations
• Assist with creating promotional materials, direct mailings, e-mail bulletins, web-site and social media content and maintenance
• Database management
• General office support
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: Graphic Design and Marketing
Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Springfield
Purpose of position: This SCAT member will help market Habitat for Humanity through new venues. Researching new ways to market Habitat and using graphic design skills for signage, fliers, brochures and website work.
Description of duties:
• Research the latest non-profit marketing ideas
• Work with different Habitat staff members to create brochures, signs, fliers, videos, logos and other pieces of material
• Help with mass mailings
• Assist with press releases and media packets for events
• Other graphic design opportunities as they arise
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Graphic design skills for signs, logos, brochures, etc.
Position: Community Relations and Event Support
Agency: March of Dimes
Purpose of position: To assist with community awareness regarding the March of Dimes in Southwest Missouri and to assist with fundraisers to increase awareness and income.
Description of duties:
• Daily office duties (phone, record keeping, etc.)
• Assist with event coordination
• Assist with increased community awareness via media such as distribution of PSA’s, scheduling live interviews for event chairmen, listing on community calendars, acquisition of articles in print, etc.
• Distribution of materials to medical service providers such as Health Departments, OB/GYN’s, etc.
• Assist with awareness and promotion via coordination of social media
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Represents organizations well (pleasant, professional, approachable) on the phone and in person as potential first point of contact
Position: Public Relations Assistant
Agency: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Purpose of position: Assist in public relations/ awareness activities association with organization that might include some marketing and media relations.
Description of duties:
• Draft press releases
• Schedule and arrange media events
• Post announcements, news articles, special events on agency website
• Develop media kits
• Assist in drafting organization newsletter
• Other public relations/ awareness activities as assigned
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Assist with posting items on organization’s website
Position: Assistant General Manager
Agency: Ozarks Generals Baseball Club
Purpose of position: To assist the General Manager with full operation of the organization.
Description of duties:
• Help run the organization’s primary functions including, but not limited to:
o Scheduling of games
o Coordinating with other teams
o Organize travel plans
o Plan and organize game promotions and community events
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: Campus Liaison/ Choice Coordinator
Agency: Planned Parenthood of Southwest Missouri
Purpose of position: Help Planned Parenthood reach out to 15-24 year age group. Stay connected, visible and relevant on area campuses (Ex: MSU, OTC. Central HS, Drury, Bryan College).
Description of duties:
• Organize campus tabling/ visibility opportunities to distribute information on Planned Parenthood mission, services and opportunities
• Attend campus organization meetings/ events to represent Planned Parenthood
• Extend Planned Parenthood’s presence on area campuses
• Create a database of potential campus opportunities/ contacts
• Potentially organize campus coalitions for choice or create choice student organization
• Collaborate with community outreach volunteer coordinator on events/ volunteer training
• Reliable vehicle/ driver’s license
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor: Communication, PR, PA, Marketing, Social Work
• Computer skills: Excel, Internet
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Flexibility
• Communication skills
Position: PR/ Marketing Assistant
Agency: Pregnancy Care Center
Purpose of position: To assist the development director of the agency in community outreach and marketing approaches and strategies.
Description of duties:
• Assist in developing and implementing agency publications, news releases and PR materials
• Assist with scheduling media interviews, tours and visits to the Pregnancy Care Center
• Promote and assist with the implementation of special events and projects
• Update and maintain media contacts
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Marketing and Resource Assistant
Agency: Springfield-Greene County Library District
Purpose of position: To help the library staff gather information about the community it serves. The information will be used to promote library services programs and collections and to enhance the resources listed in the Missouri 2-1-1 database.
Description of duties:
• Trained to become familiar with library and 2-1-1 resources and databases
• Work with the Community Relations Department to identify demographic and other groups for library outreach
• Work with the 2-1-1 Resource Specialist to identify and contact non-profit and government agencies in Southwest Missouri
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Telephone skills
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Volunteer Recruitment/Event Planning
Position: Special Events Assistant
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
Purpose of position: The Special Events Assistant will be responsible for helping to plan and execute events throughout the school year. These events will include: Bass Pro Shop’s Outdoor Fitness Festival, Santa Calls, Bowl for Kid’s Sake and Rock n’ Ribs.
Description of duties:
• Recruiting volunteers for events
• Marketing the event to the community
• Organizing and communicating with volunteers
• Assisting with event details
• Assisting with event execution
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor: Marketing/Public Relations/ Communication
• Computer Skills: Excel and Publisher
Position: Student Intern for Volunteer Supervisor
Agency: CASA of Southwest Missouri
Purpose of position: The Student Intern for the Volunteer Supervisor will be responsible for providing support and positive feedback to volunteers.
Description of duties:
• Communicate with community members
• Manage client database information in Microsoft Access
• Work with committee members, staff and other volunteers
• Assist with recruiting, screening and interviewing prospective volunteers
• Participate in volunteer orientation training classes
• Enter information as provided by the volunteers into the Comet database system on a timely and accurate basis as evidenced by timely distribution of monthly reports
• Attend and actively participate in monthly volunteer in-service events
• Initiate communications with assigned volunteer advocates on a regular basis
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer Skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
Position: Development and Special Events Associate
Agency: National MS Society
Purpose of position: The Development and Special Events Coordinator assists with the planning, logistical coordination and implementation of Walk MS and Bike MS.
Description of duties:
• Logistical coordination
• Participant recruitment
• Volunteer recruitment
• Public relations
• Overall campaign development (assisting in development strategies and goals to enhance event performance)
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: MS Service Day Coordinator
Agency: National MS Society
Purpose of position: On MS Service Day, an army of volunteers spreads throughout the community, descending on the homes of individuals who are affected by MS, to complete whatever household projects they cannot complete, so that at the end of the day, even if for only one day, they can live in a world free of MS!
Description of duties:
• Assist people with MS by providing help with household chores and yard work that they are unable to do themselves due to mobility, fatigue, heat sensitivity or other limitations caused by MS
• Increase the Volunteer Engagement Capacity of the Chapter
• Engage volunteers in the vision, leadership, planning and implementation of MS Service Day
• Marketing
• Volunteer recruitment/ management
• Coordination of projects/ volunteers
• Assist with overall logistics
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Team MS Associate
Agency: National MS Society
Purpose of position: The Team MS Coordinator has responsibility for the recruiting and developing relationships with team captains within Walk MS and Bike MS.
Description of duties:
• Engage and cultivate relationships with corporations and organizations within the community
• Recruit, maintain and develop teams for Walk MS and Bike MS
• Develop and distribute monthly team newsletters to team captains
• Organize and implement team weeks (recognition and team member recruitment)
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Community Outreach Volunteer Coordinator
Agency: Planned Parenthood of Southwest Missouri
Purpose of position: Engage with community to raise awareness of Planned Parenthood’s services, mission and opportunities with diverse populations. Also, to recruit and interact with volunteers to take action and empower supporters.
Description of duties:
• Education table and community event/ health fair opportunities
• Maintain participation records and track progress/ achievements
• Identify community members and organizations who care about women’s health
• Organize grass roots action and volunteer opportunities
• Health center advocacy
• Reliable vehicle and driver’s license
• Coordinate with campus liaison/ choice coordinator when possible
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor: Communication, PR, PA, Marketing, Social Work
• Computer skills: Excel, Internet
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Flexibility
• Communication skills
Position: Special Events/ Projects Assistant
Agency: Pregnancy Care Center
Purpose of position: To assist the development department with organization and implementation of various special events and projects throughout the year.
Description of duties:
• Help recruit and confirm participants in the event
• Help coordinate and organize speaking events and community outreach displays and presentations
• Assist in coordination and implantation of event details – publications, marketing, promotion, setup, follow-up and evaluation
• Assist with data gathered from events to help with distribution of follow-up materials
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: FLIP/ Hands on for Seniors Assistant
Agency: United Way of the Ozarks
Purpose of position: To assist the VP of Resource Development Coordinate activities, meetings, committees and volunteers of FLIP and to help coordinate Hands on for Seniors volunteers and projects. The SCAT student would also help with basic public relations and marketing activities as well as working with the marketing volunteers.
Description of duties:
• Coordinating volunteers
• Coordinating monthly meetings
• Working with FLIP in Do it Yourself Boutique
• Working with volunteers for Hands on for Seniors
• Working with Seniors on their projects for Hands on for Seniors
• Working on basic PR functions relating to initiatives, special events and activities
• Responsibilities may change depending on initiative and activity
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite/ Photoshop
Human Needs
Position: Office Caseworker
Agency: American Red Cross
Purpose of position: Within established policies and procedures, provides Red Cross service directly or indirectly to disaster victims through the casework process.
Description of duties:
• Provide Red Cross services directly or indirectly to disaster victims by providing emergency casework assistance, home visits or additional assistance casework
• Uses appropriate resources and referrals to provide Red Cross services
• Maintains effective working relationships with other functional units within the Red Cross as well as external partner agencies
• Operates within appropriate, established fiscal controls, consulting with a supervisor when appropriate
• Process appropriate forms, reports and records on a timely basis including Disaster Registration, Case Record and Disbursing Order
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Depending on skills, abilities, interests and availabilities, the department may provide additional training to work Armed Forces Emergency Service cases
Preferred skills:
• Work experience in an office setting is preferred, but not required
• Writing skills
• Working knowledge of office machines
• Basic to intermediate familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and internet basics
Position: Coordinator
Agency: Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
Purpose of position: You will be able to work in all areas of our program, recreation, events programs, financial, grant writing, etc. Programs include reading, math, storm safety, coaching and assisting. You will be able to apply classroom knowledge. We will be able to work around your schedule and can tailor work to your area of emphasis.
Description of duties:
• Evaluate past events
• Set up new events
• Plan athlete competition
• Work one-on-one in small groups with our athletes
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
Position: Women’s Advocate
Agency: Harmony House - Family Violence Center
Purpose of position: Provide care and assistance to women and children in shelter. Provide crisis intervention and support by working in the hotline office.
Description of duties:
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean shelter facility
• Maintaining a supportive environment for residents
• Conduct preliminary intakes and evaluations
• Provide crisis intervention and management
• Answer crisis hotline calls
• Complete admission forms, make room assignments, and conduct orientation
• Maintain daily census, shelter logs, statistical information
• Ensure that residents have necessary linens, toiletries, and other supplies
• Ensure security procedures
• Assist staff with data entry, help design forms and revise documents, manuals, as needed
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Must be caring, able to maintain high level of confidentiality, able to model non-judgmental behavior
Position: Donation Assistant
Agency: Harmony House - Family Violence Center
Purpose of position: Assist in donations, administration and with light cleaning duties to maintain the donations and administrative area to a certain standard.
Description of duties:
• Donations: Help unload, sort and occasionally pick up donations
• Help clients who come through donations with choosing items in the boutique
• Take and stock requested supplies to the shelter when needed
• Help keep the donations area organized and stocked
• Greet and receive donations from donors and make sure an accurate record is kept of incoming In-Kind donations by filling out a tax receipt
• Help prepare newsletters, announcements and other special mailings
• Answer phones when needed
• Write thank you notes
• Clerical and general office work associated with donations
Preferred skills:
• Computer Skills
• People oriented
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• General Office Skills
• Must be caring, able to maintain confidentiality, able to model non-judgmental behavior
Position: Children’s Advocate
Agency: Harmony House - Family Violence Center
Purpose of position: Assist staff with planning and conducting children’s activities, assisting with various childcare needs.
Description of duties:
• Planning and conducting children’s activities
• Maintain security
• Maintain safe and clean facility
• Basic childcare such as diapering, rocking and feeding babies
• Monitoring children from toddler age to teens
• Entertainment
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to maintain positive behavior
• A good role model
Position: Family Services Coordinator
Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Springfield
Purpose of position: Family selection is at the heart of the Habitat mission. Families are selected on the basis of need, ability to pay the low-cost mortgage and their willingness to partner with Habitat. The SCAT member will help with the Habitat family selection and support functions.
Description of duties:
• Help plan and attend monthly Family Advocacy committee meetings
• Help plan and attend monthly Habitat Partner Family meetings
• Help plan and implement the Tools for Life homeowner education series that is required of all new partner families
• Help design and implement the family selection process
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: Mission Support Student
Agency: Make a Wish Foundation
Purpose of position: To support and enhance the mission of providing wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Description of duties:
• Organization and leadership with contacts for development of fundraising, volunteering, and public relation opportunities
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Confidential Investigator Aide
Agency: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Purpose of position: Assist the Legal Redress Standing Committee and the organization in addressing constituent complaints; resolving complaints and referring constituents to various entities for assistance; researching legal, local governmental and legislative policy matters; and organizing community and collaborative events, activities and functions consistent with the mission and vision of the NAACP.
Description of duties:
• Interview constituents and witnesses regarding complaints
• Contact appropriate appointed and elected official representatives to assist in resolving constituent complaints
• Develop and draft protocols, policies and procedures for Legal Redress Standing committee
• Provide administrative assistance to various NAACP Standing Committees
• Organize and make arrangements for community meetings and events
• Assist and represent NAACP in community collaborations and planning efforts
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to conduct interviews and document responses (NAACP will train)
Position: Staff Assistant
Agency: Ozarks Literacy Council
Purpose of position: Assist in day-to-day operations of a nonprofit.
Description of duties:
• Respond to inquiries about Ozarks Literacy Council
• Assist with coordination of events and programs
• Assist with mailings, newsletters and other marketing tools
• Other duties as needed
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Organizational skills
• Media or marketing experience
• Website development knowledge an asset
Position: House Maintenance Assistant
Agency: Ronal McDonald House
Purpose of position: Provide support for the House Manager and Associate House Manager to successfully operate our “home away from home”.
Description of duties:
• Accept donations, sort donations
• Possible errands/ projects
• Assist volunteer team with house cleanliness
• Assist with kid’s clothes closet appointments
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: General Services Worker
Agency: Springfield-Greene County Park Board – Rutledge Wilson Farm Park
Purpose of position: To assist in the daily operations of the Rutledge Wilson Farm Park including, but not limited to: Special event planning and facilitation, customer relations and preparation and implementation of the farm’s Fall Festival and Corn Maze.
Description of duties:
• Interact with and answer park patron questions
• Assist with the planning and implementation of special events
• Assist with the development of interpretive materials such as signage, brochures and displays
• Presents farm animal programs and activities to park visitors
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Ability to answer questions and interact with park patrons
Position: Various Positions
Agency: St John’s Mercy
Purpose of position: To apply what you have learned in the classroom to the real world.
Description of duties:
• Dependant on what area of the hospital you choose to work
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
Position: Youth Specialist
Agency: Rare Breed – Transitional Living Program
Purpose of position: Assist staff in the daily running of the transitional living program. Specialized projects will be assigned to the SCAT member to streamline program practices and help organize activities that youth, staff and community members participate in.
Description of duties:
• Secretarial duties such as answering telephones, updating files, and communication messages to staff and youth
• Assist with individual life skills lessons and the planning of community events like the Springfield Sleepout
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Willing to learn
• Non-judgmental
• Confident
• Sociable
• Flexible
• Self-starter
Position: Outreach Center Assistant
Agency: Rare Breed Youth Outreach Center
Purpose of position: The RBYOC helps youth leave the streets and serves to reduce sexual abuse, exploitation and dangerous behaviors. It focuses on individual personal development through the use of staff/ volunteer role modeling and mentoring, empowerment and the provision of positive youth development opportunities resulting in increased self-esteem, self-worth and safety for youth participants. The RBYOC is a “specialized youth center” with a TV, stereo, computer lab, games, arts and crafts, billiards, foosball, youth message board and professional staff. It helps youth by providing access to emergency shelter and transitional living programs, survival aid, individual assessments, goal planning, treatment and counseling, prevention and education activities, information and service referrals, case management, advocacy, crisis intervention and follow up support.
Description of duties:
• Build rapport with youth entering the center as well as community volunteers
• Responsibilities will be dependent upon students major or area of interest during development of Springfield Sleep Out
• Provide information and referrals to youth seeking assistance
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
Position: Volunteer Youth and Safe Place Worker
Agency: The Kitchen/ Rare Breed
Purpose of position: Work directly with youth in the drop-in center and provide task support for the staff.
Description of duties:
• Build rapport with youth entering the center as well as community volunteers
• Provide information and referrals to youth seeking assistance
• Assist youth in meeting basic needs, provide information and referrals to vital social service agencies, build rapport and professional relationships with youth to assist them in moving forward in life
• Help operate a local Safe Place Program by responding to Safe Place calls, doing Safe Place site checks and conducting Safe Place presentations in the community to students in public schools, potential volunteers and supporters
• Basic clerical, meeting scheduling, mailings, answer telephones and assist in awareness events
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
Technology/Information Management
Position: Accounting Assistant
Agency: Discovery Center of Springfield
Purpose of position: Assist the Director of Operations with day-to-day accounting functions. Will work with MAS90 software
Description of duties:
• Daily deposits
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Enter accounts payable
• General ledger analysis
• Filing
• Transfer information from one program to another
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Accounting courses
Position: Restore Director Assistant
Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Springfield
Purpose of position: The Habitat Restore is a quickly growing part of the Habitat organization and is vital to the success and the mission and organization overall. This SCAT member will assist in the day to day operations of the Restore and help grow the Restore through difference avenues.
Description of duties:
• Assist on the sales floor with hands on retail experience
• Work with Restore Director on budgets and analysis
• Assist with donor/ donation information retention through Giftworks program
• Attend monthly Restore committee meetings
• Assist in Restore marketing efforts
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, databasing
• Comfort with phone communication
Position: Materials Center Manager
Agency: Missouri State University CSD/Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic
Purpose of position: To the management and organization of therapy resources and test inventory which must be available to our graduate students for the services provided to children and adults at the MSU Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic.
Description of duties:
• Maintain a well organized therapy aids in Materials Centers to assure items are readily accessible to clinicians for check out
• Maintain adequate supplies of printed handouts for clinicians
• Monitor the Materials Centers check-out therapy items for breakage or lost parts, also report the need to purchase replacement items to clinic assistant
• Assure therapy items and rooms are cleaned, sterilized and ready for use
• Monitor the Test Room inventory of test used for diagnostic purposes; assuring test protocols, test manuals and test prompts are in the proper test boxes and an adequate supply of test protocols, tester manuals and booklets for each test
• Assist with form design for use in Materials Center
Preferred skills:
• Computer (Microsoft Office)
• Organizational skills
• Multi-task
• Ability to work with little supervision
Position: Community Service Investigators (CSI)
Agency: National MS Society
Purpose of position: The CSI Program is an information and resource gathering program. Through the efforts of CSI’s, the Society will be able to build the most robust database possible to serve people with MS across the Ozarks.
Description of duties:
• Identify previously unknown community resources throughout the office service area
• Obtain comprehensive information about those resources
• Update known information currently in database
• Identify resources that are no longer available and need to be deleted
• Identify new volunteers and potential partnerships
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
Position: Computer Website and IT Specialist
Agency: Ozarks Generals Baseball Club
Purpose of position: To manage and maintain the organization’s website.
Description of duties:
• Update content and functionality of the organization’s website
• Integrate the organization’s website into the existing affiliate organizations
• Integrate the organization’s website into domains and servers
Preferred skills:
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
Position: Social Networking Coordinator
Agency: Planned Parenthood of Southwest Missouri
Purpose of position: Gather stories of people with unmet healthcare needs for use in publicizing the needs of real people in the community.
Description of duties:
• Create and implement a program that allows students to:
o Work with people willing to tell their healthcare story
o Record their experiences
o Determine best venue for message – letter to editor, communication with legislator, social networking opportunities, etc…
o Evaluate use, reach and impact
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor: Writing, marketing, policy, communication, etc.
• Writing skills
Position: Public Affairs Assistant – Media
Agency: Planned Parenthood of Southwest Missouri
Purpose of position: Help Planned Parenthood reach Springfield/ Joplin media markets and expand online presence.
Description of duties:
• Create/ maintain Planned Parenthood information/ events via online/ social networking sites (Ex: MySpace, Facebook)
• Create/ update media database/ contact list
• Create/ edit media advisories, press releases and newsletter articles for Planned Parenthood services, issues and events
• Coordinate with campus liaison/ choice coordinator and community outreach volunteer coordinator to publicize events and share information
• Create/ maintain Planned Parenthood events/ news bulletin board and fact sheet for clients, staff, volunteer and supporters
• Monitor area and national medial clips
• Create/ increase online presence to push message and encourage action
• Track progress and achievements
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor: Communication, Media, PR, Graphic Design, Marketing
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Internet
• Writing skills
• Flexibility
• Communication skills
Position: Neighborhood Revitalization Assistant
Agency: Community Partnership - Caring Communities
Purpose of position: To assist Community Development Specialist with planning and implementing a neighborhood revitalization program including educational workshops, neighborhood home improvement projects and other neighborhood related projects.
Description of duties:
• Assist with planning and facilitating neighborhood events and service projects
• Designing flyers, mailings and other publications
• Working with community members and agencies
• Recruit volunteers
• Keep track of correspondence with home repair clients
• Coordinate service projects and other projects with home repair clients
• Assist with the coordination of service project days
• Be responsible and punctual
Preferred skills:
• Related to major or minor: Community and regional planning, social work, marketing, advertising, sociology and others
• Computer skills
• Writing skills
• Public speaking skills
• Organized
• Enjoy working with people
• Professional
Position: Construction Manager Assistant
Agency: Habitat for Humanity of Springfield
Purpose of position: This SCAT member will assist the Habitat construction managers with the planning and execution of the busy build schedule.
Description of duties:
• Attend monthly construction committee meetings
• Hands on construction experience
• Work with construction staff to plan workday activities
• Help supervise volunteers (both individual and groups)
• Help oversee the construction of homes from start to finish
• Work with homeowners
Preferred skills:
• Related major or minor
• Computer skills
• Public speaking skills
• Background in construction
• Willingness to learn
• Availability on Saturdays