VEP is currently hiring for the following positions:
Development Associate (Part Time)
Mission Statement: Founded in 1986 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Volunteer English Program (VEP) connects volunteers with adult English language learners to provide one-to-one tutoring and cultural enrichment that empowers immigrants to be successful.
Summary and Purpose: To diversify and maintain consistent funding streams, mainly via grant writing, which directly impacts the ability to deliver all program services. This includes proposals to public and private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Research new and existing opportunities for funding support and create the annual development matrix in collaboration with the Executive Director. Follow and promote high standards of ethical practice in the field of grant writing and development. Write and submit targeted proposals, cases for support, and individualized presentations.
- Cultivate donor and funder relationships in order to maximize potential for successful funding. Attend community networking events to develop partnerships as needed.
- Maintain an accurate schedule and deadlines for grant proposals and reports, and track and update supporting documents using GrantHub software.
- Utilize VEP’s constituent management system (CiviCRM) for gleaning statistics for measurement, evaluation and analysis.
- Collaborate with team members to prepare and execute company events, such as the annual summit, tutor trainings, and professional development workshops.
- Actively support VEP social media including Facebook, Twitter, and blogs to recognize key funding sources.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, International Relations, Social Services, Adult Continuing Education, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Certification in fundraising (CFRE) a plus.
- ELL experience, TESOL and/or Teacher certification a plus.
- Experience in constituent relational database, CiviCRM or similar program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and GrantHub or similar program.
- Must have dependable personal transportation.
Language Skills
- Excellent writing, communications and research skills. Ability to compose clear and compelling funding requests.
- Self motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize work as needed, handle multiple ongoing assignments and meet deadlines.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position requires a strong ability to:
- plan, direct and manage tasks with a high level of autonomy
- conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times
- follow up with all communications in a timely manner
- Interact with all individuals with courtesy and respect and in accordance with the organization’s non-discrimination policy and practice
This is a part time, permanent position. VEP is an equal opportunity employer.
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Program Coordinator – TESOL/ESL Certified (Part Time)
Mission Statement: Founded in 1986 as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Volunteer English Program (VEP) connects volunteers with adult English language learners to provide one-to-one tutoring and cultural enrichment that empowers immigrants to be successful.
Summary and Purpose:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing direct services and support to adult English Language Learners and volunteer tutors. Primary responsibilities include interviewing non-native English speaking adult students, conducting assessments, and matching these individuals with a volunteer tutor. This position also supports efforts to recruit, train and mentor volunteer tutors in the community, and maintain and promote high standards of practice in the field of adult English Language Learning and American cultural education. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage and oversee the life cycle of student-tutor pairs: conduct student intake interviews at the West Chester office or throughout Chester County as needed; assess student goals and design a customized education strategy; match new students with tutors; perform regular follow-up with pairs; coordinate periodic student testing. Record all activity in CiviCRM database.
- Promote strategies for successful adult student and volunteer engagement; provide mentoring and resources to tutors.
- Recruit volunteers for tutor training workshops.
- Review and order textbooks and other instructional materials as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to prepare and execute company events, such as the annual summit, tutor trainings, and professional development workshops. Arrange for tutors and students to speak and participate at organizational events and trainings.
Qualification Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working with adults and diverse communities in an educational, volunteer or non-profit environment is essential.
- Ability to effectively respond to questions from staff, volunteers or members of the community and communicate effectively in both written, oral and electronic form.
- Experience in constituent relational database, CiviCRM or similar program.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media.
- Must have dependable personal transportation.
This is a part time, permanent position. VEP is an equal opportunity employer.