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19 people are interested
Interested in the intersection between education and business operations? Volunteer at BASA!
ORGANIZATION: Barbara A. Sizemore Academy
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Description
- Provide administrative support to office operations, including some or all of the following tasks:
- Data entry, conference coordination, meeting organizing
- Coordinate, create, or update project communications including updating and compiling print materials for events
- Funding and/or education service research as assigned (Education fundraising/grants, marketing & student recruitment, etc.)
- Some work may be completed remotely
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be at least 16.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) Publisher also preferred, but not required.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently; Interest in learning how a Non-Profit Public Charter School works.
- Candidate should possess an interest in the intersection between education and business operations.
Educational Benefits
- You will learn about key business operations as well as the field of education and the intersection between business, education, and non-profits.
- You will gain understanding of the functions, goals, and workings of the non-profit sector, including hands on experience in business management, education advocacy, and non-profit fundraising.
- Depending on interest and ability, some students may be able to develop independent research projects that support our mission.
Time Commitment
- No specific time commitment. Will be placed based on schedule availability.
- Volunteers needed over various time periods:
- Fall semester volunteer needs: early September - mid December
- Spring semester volunteer needs: early January - May
- Summer volunteer needs: June - Late August
More opportunities with Barbara A. Sizemore Academy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Barbara A. Sizemore Academy
Location:
6936 S. Hermitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636, US
Mission Statement
MISSION
The Shabazz School mission is to provide every student with a safe and nurturing learning environment, and an academically rigorous and culturally relevant educational program that graduates students who excel in reading, oral and written language, mathematics, science, technology, social studies, and the arts and humanities.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe that children bring to school everything they need to succeed. Working together with family leaders and the community, using a character-based value system, technology, the arts and educational best practices, we expect to inspire in all our students a passion for learning.
VALUES
Our schools promote and operate within a value system that encourages a high level of respect for oneself, other students, teachers, administrators and the larger community. Our school values are:
Order, Harmony, Unity, Self-Determination, Truth, Reciprocity, Justice, Propriety,
Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose & Creativity
Description
Established in 1998, Betty Shabazz International Charter School is a network of three African-centered charter schools serving K-12 students residing in Chicago: Betty Shabazz Academy (grades K-8), Barbara A. Sizemore Academy (grades K-8) and DuSable Leadership Academy (grades 9-12). Since its inception, Shabazz School has consistently produced exemplary, high achieving students who have a strong sense of cultural identity and a commitment to make positive contributions to the community and the world.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6936 S. Hermitage AvenueChicago, IL 60636
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16