Waterford UPSTART Traveling Seasonal Position (June 2019-October 2019)

Would you like to:

• Travel the country?
• Experience a different working environment every day?
• Interact and work with a diverse group of colleagues?
• Work for a service-focused nonprofit organization?
• Learn how technology can provide a highly individualized, one-on-one learning experience that promotes early literacy?
• Gain an understanding of the importance and impact of early education?
• Meet and interact with program participants and see the difference Waterford UPSTART can make in the lives of children?

If this sounds appealing to you, come join our Waterford UPSTART team!

Waterford.org seeks to blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and innovative technologies to form community, school, and home programs that deliver excellence and equity for all learners.

Waterford UPSTART is a free in-home, technology-based kindergarten readiness program. The program has served more than 60,000 families across the nation and gets high satisfaction and approval marks from parents (visit www.waterfordupstart.org for more information).

The Waterford UPSTART program is rapidly expanding, and we need your help! We’re looking for outgoing, motivated, committed, and driven individuals to join our seasonal crew as we travel the country during the summer and fall of 2019. As a member of our seasonal crew you will get the chance to interact face to face with our participants as we conduct both graduation and training events where we will assess children, celebrate their accomplishments, and train incoming participants on the program. We are looking for individuals who are:

• Able to converse with parents and children in a highly interactive environment
• Confident, outgoing, and personable with excellent public speaking and presenting skills
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and capable of following complex processes
• Fluent in both Spanish and English (speaking Spanish is not required, but is a plus)
• Willing to work long hours including frequent trips and weekends

Position starts June 3^rd and ends October 31^st. Applicants must be able to commit to stay for the duration of the project. All travel expenses will be covered (flights, hotels, vehicles, meals, etc,). Work schedules will vary from week to week. Hours range from 40-50 hours/week (Mon-Sun) with overtime. Some physical labor is required, 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds on occasion (moving event supplies, loading vehicles, set-up/take-down, etc.). Early applications have priority. Positions open until filled.

To apply, please email a one-page resume and cover letter to Brooke Hussey, Waterford UPSTART Events Manager, at brookehussey@waterford.org

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Waterford UPSTART Events Representative

Waterford.org seeks to blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and innovative technologies to form community, school, and home programs that deliver excellence and equity for all learners.

Waterford UPSTART is an in-home, technology-based kindergarten readiness program. The program has served more than 60,000 families across the nation and gets high satisfaction and approval marks from parents (visit www.waterfordupstart.org for more information).

UPSTART Event Representatives will have the opportunity to lead teams as we travel the country hosting Waterford UPSTART graduation and training events. At these events, our staff will interact with families face to face celebrating the accomplishments of prior participants, training new incoming participants, and administrating assessments to children. Our ideal candidate is outgoing, has strong leadership skills, and has the flexibility to travel frequently!

Role requirements and competencies

Competencies required

• Communication proficiency, both written and verbal
• Customer focus and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and good time management
• Demonstrate ability to supervise teams
• Ability to manage large projects
• Problem solving
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Job Specifications:

• Successfully run Waterford UPSTART graduation and training events in various locations across the country.
• Support travel plans and follow trip itineraries.
• Track all equipment/luggage in transit and resolve any issues quickly.
• Take responsibility for the outcome of each event and the satisfaction of each participant.
• Must have strong public speaking and presentation skills and the ability to train families.
• Must be able to host an event and engage large crowds
• Must be well organized and have great attention to detail in order to access important information quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to communicate professionally within our department, with other departments, and with parents and vendor partners.
• Must be capable of taking on a leadership role.
• Must be driven, proactive, and always looking to do whatever it takes to ensure each event runs smoothly and all tasks are completed.
• Must be passionate about and invested in creating better, more efficient processes to improve events and participant experience.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of seasonal staff.
• Take on additional special project responsibilities as requested by the UPSTART Events Manager.

Physical demands

• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (moving event supplies, loading vehicles, event set-up/take-down, etc.)
• Work well with large crowds

Position type and expected hours of work

• Full time 40 hr/week position, with overtime
• Hours and schedule will vary week to week
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as requested
• Ability to work overtime as requested
• Willing and able to modify work shift according to company needs

Travel

• Ability to commit to frequent travel
• Heavy travel months are May – November
• Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record

Required education and expertise

• High School Diploma or equivalent

To Apply, please submit a one-page cover letter to Brooke Hussey, UPSTART Events Manager, brookehussey@waterford.org and hr-hire@waterford.org

Family Education Liaison – Waterford UPSTART

Job Description

If you are interested in working for a non-profit organization whose mission is “to enable every child with the finest education possible by providing high-quality educational models, programs, and software,” we would like the opportunity to meet with you and discuss the possibility of you joining the Waterford team.

Join our staff and become involved in Waterford UPSTART. This in-home kindergarten readiness program is looking for individuals who are passionate about early education and helping parents prepare their children for kindergarten.

As an Early Education Advocate, you will have your own families and children for which you will be responsible.

Some of these responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Creating a supportive relationship with your assigned families from enrollment to graduation
• Staying in communication on a weekly basis with your designated families to answer questions and offer motivational tips to encourage the child’s software usage and inspire parents to become a champion of their child’s kindergarten success
• Managing software usage and family profiles using an online management system, training will be provided
• Receiving incoming phone calls regarding program information, usage and software

Skills and Education Required:

• Ability to communicate, motivate and respond with empathy to a diverse group of parents
• Ability to gain trust, nourish relationships, listen attentively and articulate clearly your intended message
• Problem-solving skills, organizational skills, effective time-management skills, and the ability to take ownership of any situation
• Goal oriented
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Great work ethic
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g. telephone, e-mail)
• Ability to learn new processes and technical troubleshooting skills quickly
•Type at least 40 WPM

Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and Word and Internet functionality

Benefits

• EMPLOYER paid medical insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement 5% match
• Vacation, sick, Ferris Bueller days
• Life and disability insurances
• Supplemental Critical Care and Accident insurance
• Employee Assistant Plan

Preferred Skills

• Early education or call center experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) helpful, but not required
• Technical writing skills a plus

Starting Rate: $14 raised to $15 after 90 days and meeting requirements

For information or to apply, please email your resume to Alicia Igneri – aliciaigneri@waterford.org

Marketing Intern

We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our marketing department and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals. You will have administrative duties in developing and implementing marketing strategies.

As a marketing intern, you will collaborate with our marketing and advertising team in all stages of marketing campaigns. Your insightful contribution will help develop, expand, and maintain our marketing channels.

This internship will help you acquire marketing skills and provide you with knowledge of various marketing strategies. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in marketing and should be prepared to enter any fast-paced work environment.

Waterford.org is a nonprofit education partner that has a mission to blend the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and innovative technologies to form community, school, and home programs that deliver excellence and equity for all learners.

If you’re passionate about positively impacting children by providing life-changing access to educational resources and technology to all learners – inner-city, rural, low-income, SPED, Dual-Language Learners, and more – then we want to discuss this opening with you.

Responsibilities

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns

• Perform market analysis and research on competition

• Support the marketing team in daily administrative tasks

• Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g. social media, direct mail, and web)

• Prepare promotional presentations

• Help distribute marketing materials

• Manage and update company database and customer relationship management systems (CRM)

• Help organize marketing events

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive

• Solid understanding of different marketing techniques

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office

• Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, Online analytics, and Google Adwords)

• Passion for the marketing industry and its best practices

• Current enrollment in a related BS or master’s degree program