Volunteer & Data Assistant - Baltimore, United States - Parks & People

Parks & People

Verified Company

Baltimore, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Parks & People works to sustain and improve Baltimore's parks and open spaces through public-private partnerships.

Since 1984, P&P has a history of making investments in green park projects to revitalize neighborhoods and is a major provider of programs to allow children, youth and adults to learn, grow and explore their natural environment.

Our vision is to ensure that everyone in Baltimore is connected to nature, their community and each other through vibrant parks and green spaces.

SuperKids Camp is a six-week academic enrichment program designed to help elementary school-aged students in Baltimore City improve or maintain their scholastic skills during the summer months.

We focus our efforts in the following areas — reading, environmental literacy, character development, basic math skills, and fostering an appreciation of the environment through hands-on learning and field trips.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The Volunteer & Data Assistant assists site leadership with the collection, review and submission of volunteer, YouthWorks and participant data.

The employee will work with the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager to give feedback and provide direction to camp volunteers and YouthWorkers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Data Management

a. Record and submit daily attendance into Google Drive

b. Daily correspondence with participant parents and guardians about absent campers

c. Maintain camp phone logs

d. Administer exit surveys to withdrawn participants

e. Collect and submit reviewed academic assessments and surveys to Assistant Director, Academics

f. Distribute camper attendance and PBIS incentives

g. Maintain camper records including student performance, attendance and contact information

h. Collect, review and submit participant, staff and caregiver satisfaction surveys

i. Other duties, as assigned

YouthWorks Liaison

a. Ensure youth workers' timesheets are properly completed and their time is entered into Google Drive

c. Act as the point of contact for YouthWorks ESS

d. Communicate any challenges with Site Coordinator and Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

e. Distribute and collect YouthWorks paperwork

f. Facilitate weekly YouthWorks check-ins and lessons

Volunteer Engagement

a. Facilitate weekly learning lessons, as provided by the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

b. Maintain volunteer attendance and hours records

c. Enter volunteer data into Volgistics

d. Communicate essential information and changes to volunteers

e. Send weekly volunteer correspondence

f. Communicate challenges to the Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager

g. Attend volunteer trainings, as needed

h. Support volunteers' needs (whether that be interpersonal conflict, technology challenges, needing a different role, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

High School Diploma
18+ years of age
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and Google Drive
Ability to connect and communicate with youth, especially highschool age youth
Good oral/written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Maintain a positive attitude
Strong interpersonal skills needed to inspire and motivate volunteers
Good time management skills and flexibility are needed to prioritize tasks and handle multiple concurrent activities which are often associated with deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Must be able to travel to assigned sites and the P&P Office
Ability to use basic video conference technologies
Ability to problem solve and come up with creative solutions to challenges

Preferences

Background or strong interest in education (elementary, special, secondary, environmental) or other related field
Prior experience working with youth programs
Previous P&P summer programs experience given consideration
Ability to speak another language, in addition to English