Employment Opportunities

Community Connection Contractor

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Role Description: Thurston County Inclusion is seeking an individual to support the growing volunteer sector of our organization and our monthly and summer camp programming. This 1099 contractor will work alongside the Executive Director to lead and facilitate Thurston County Inclusion (TCI) event programming and assist with the recruitment of volunteers, and community outreach needs. Contracted position is on a work as needed basis. 

 

Location: Our organization services all of Thurston County, therefore it is imperative that a contractor is able to have reliable transportation and be able to attend events throughout the county at varying venues. 

 

Schedule Commitment 

• Year-Round- For events from September to June, contractors must commit to attending a minimum of three events per quarter. There will be three quarters: September to December, January to March, and April to June.

• Summer Camp-must commit to attending 6 full weeks of camp. This attendance helps ensure ongoing engagement with TCI’s mission and operations. 

• Shifts for both Year-Round and Summer camp are posted on a first come first serve basis using our online scheduling system, contractors have the ability to have some flexibility to determine and select shifts that work best for contractors (please note summer camp is often less flexible than year round programming as it’s preset days and times for the length of summer).

 

Hours and Compensation

•  18.50/hr with an additional $32 a month stipend (stipend given regardless of hours worked)*

Project Hours per month may not exceed the following;

April: 20

May: 20

June: 20

July: 55

Aug: 55

Sep: 15

Oct: 15

Nov:15

Dec:15

 

*General Liability insurance is required to be held by the contractor, a stipend is offered to cover that monthly expense. 

 

Application: Position is opened until filled. We will begin reviewing applications as they come in.

Please submit cover letter and resume below or send a resume and cover letter to samantha@thurstoncountyinclusion.org 

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Responsibilities can include but are not limited;***

● Recruit enthusiastic and qualified volunteers within the community by sending emails, connecting with schools, delivering engaging presentations, attending local tabling and outreach events. 

● Connecting with interested volunteers or community members to discuss volunteer opportunities. 

● Interview or direct potential interested volunteers to TCI staff directors 

● Ensure volunteers are onboarded properly and given required training, and informational packets. 

● Serve as the point of contact for volunteers both new and existing and assign tasks to volunteers for all events and monitor their performance

● Hands off volunteer personnel files, records and data to Executive Director

● Regularly communicates with volunteers to ensure placement is a good fit for individual skills and goals 

● Communicates with TCI Executive Director to identify available opportunities and needs for volunteers 

● In the event of emergent situations would be asked to lead participants and other youth to safe zone and implement TCI’s emergency policy 

● Work with the Executive Director to ensure proper volunteer numbers at events. 

● Address any issues promptly and professionally to maintain a positive experience. 

 

You will be trained on all tasks & responsibilities.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Be 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED

• Pass a background check

• Currently have or have the ability to hold a general liability insurance policy (see stipend information above)

• Commitment to inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities

• Experience working with children and/or young adults preferred 

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills

• Willingness to learn & work in a team environment

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Thurston County Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Thurston County Inclusion makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

 

Questions: Any and all questions can be directed to Samantha, at samantha@thurstoncountyinclusion.org or 360-329-2793. 

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