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5 people are interested
Help Provide Cultural Opportunities to Older Adults!
ORGANIZATION: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
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5 people are interested
Purpose of Role:
Representative at Weinberg Center for Balanced Living Theater Desk, providing discounted tickets for senior members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate theater/concert/cultural opportunities to members and promote new shows
- Handle money that is donated for tickets, using the designated tracking system and submitted the funds to the office at the end of each shift.
- Research theater venues looking for additional tickets and opportunities.
- If possible, travel to theater venues to pick up tickets that are being offered.
Qualifications Needed:
- This is a customer service position, so best for people that are friendly and personable
- Strong verbal communications skills
- Professional demeanor
- Some experience in an office setting preferred
- Knowledge of NYC theater community a plus
Time Commitment:
- Minimum of once/week for a two hour shift
- Shifts available M-F in AM and PM
- Opportunity to research and/or contact theaters from home
Training/Support/Supervisor:
- Program Supervisor: Karen Taylor, Director of Weinberg Center
- Training: You will receive hands on training during your first shift and in subsequent shifts, if necessary
- Support: Ongoing two-way feedback from program supervisor and volunteer manager, additional trainings and professional development opportunities will be available.
Benefits:
- Gain knowledge of working in a Community Center and with Older Adults
- Valuable experience in customer service and working with NYC theaters, while giving back to your community
- Monthly volunteer meet-ups, which will include learning opportunities, social and networking events and more
- Tracking of your volunteer hours for your company, school or affiliated group
- Discounted membership to Manny Cantor Center Fitness Center
Requirements:
- Fill out application: http://mannycantor.org/volunteer/application/
- Attend Volunteer Orientation Session
- In-person interview with Program Supervisor
To learn more about this and other volunteer opportunities with us visit: http://mannycantor.org/volunteer/
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About Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center
Location:
197 E BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10002, US
Mission Statement
Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities..
Description
Our commitment to the diversity of the Lower East Side is reflected in our programming: Head Start classrooms sit alongside our private preschool; the Weinberg Center for Balanced Living creates community for older adults of all backgrounds and abilities; our fitness center is utilized by neighborhood residents of all ethnicities, income levels, and ages through an innovative tiered membership model. The Educational Alliance Art School uses the study and mastery of fine arts to forge connections between students and master teachers. Afterschool programs serve community needs for recreation, fitness, education, and college preparation. Community and cultural programming invites deep conversation and calls to action.
The Manny Cantor Center is the flagship building of Educational Alliance, a community-based organization offering a wide range of programs that integrate education, social services, arts and recreation throughout the Lower East Side and East Village. Created to assist Eastern European Jews immigrating to NYC, it has been serving the area since 1889. Educational Alliance has grown and changed as the Lower East Side has; now serving the diverse population that currently resides here.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
197 East BroadwayManny Cantor CenterNew York, NY 10002
DATE POSTED
October 5, 2015
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- People Skills
- Theater Arts
- Arts Administration
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum once per week for two hours