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Apr 8
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Jul 7
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08:00 AM
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Detroit, MI 48221
Just Speak provides safe spaces for trauma-informed programming and events for youth. During the pandemic, we adhere to social distancing and masks, and we require adherence of all participants. We meet in open large spaces and outside spaces which permit appropriate distancing and safety. Currently, we are planning a series of events for the summer that will occur virtually and/or outdoors. We are looking for organized planners, artists, social media pros to post, event planners, public relations pros, and community connectors to assist with planning and executing youth based events all summer. This will include locating and securing space, securing sponsors, setting up, removing items, posting on Instagram or preparing content for social media, finding talent, hosting, and recruiting youth, attendees, etc.
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Are you socially conscious, enthusiastic and seeking an opportunity to match your resources with a passionate cause? Just Speak is a 501 c 3 nonprofit in Detroit providing trauma-informed programs to youth ages 3-17, and training to individuals, groups, and organizations provide services to them, including schools. In response to the pandemic, our programs are virtual. Our organization is dedicated to ensuring that we recruit board members dedicated to our mission and committed to ensure our programs make the maximum impact on our youth and youth-oriented organizations . We seek: Social innovators and social entrepreneurs who are resourceful leaders within our community. Professionals prepared to serve as ambassadors ready to engage the community, identify and secure financial and community partners Advocates willing to embrace our mission and promote Just Speak Inc. Industry Nonprofit Organization Management Position Job Title: Volunteer Board Member (Advocacy Expertise) Experience Professional Job Function Advocacy Duration 3 year minimum Job Description Our Board of Directors comprises leaders from the nonprofit and for-profit sector who are dedicated to Just Speak’s mission. Serving on our Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about children and using their skills, leadership and governance in our organization. Board members are expected to have the financial acumen to read and understand Just Speak’s financial statements and to otherwise help the board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities. Board members are expected to attend nine board meetings per year. They are expected to read board materials in advance of board meetings and to come prepared to ask questions and participate in discussions. Board members are expected to serve on one or more committees of the board and to actively participate in committee work, organization events and activities, including some program events. Board members are expected to play an active role in securing the financial resources necessary for Just Speak to achieve its mission. Board members are expected to leverage personal relationships and connections to help the development committee and staff identify and solicit potential funders, as well as directly invest in Just Speak’s work by making a personal contribution each year. Board members are expected to responsibly represent Just Speak Inc. to their respective communities and to advocate for it’s mission, programs, and services as appropriate. Board terms last for three years and board members can serve for up to two consecutive terms. Desired Skills and Expertise We are currently recruiting for diverse leaders with expertise in the following area: Advocacy Professional and Connector Just Speak seeks an experienced advocacy professional who has planned and implemented strategies and campaigns to promote a nonprofit or cause. We seek a board leader to help cultivate the board’s leadership role in advocacy. The ideal board candidate should have prior nonprofit board member experience or have initiated and implemented a successful major funding campaign. DHS clearances are mandatory. Meetings are currently virtual and occur on the 1st Wednesdays of each month in Detroit, MI. Do not contact us , if you are unwilling to obtain a DHS Clearance and iChat background clearance. You will not be considered. Interested? SEND YOUR RESUME to us: volunteercoordinator@justspeak.org
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2008
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Just Speak is a 501 c 3 nonprofit providing trauma-informed programs to youth ages 3-17, and training to individuals, groups, and organizations provide services to them, including schools. In response to the pandemic, our programs are hybrid, but primarily virtual. Movement therapist should have a background in movement therapy. Our dance & movement therapist must be able to choreograph and teach hip hop, contemporary and jazz to elementary (approximately 4th grade & up), middle school and high school students. teach movement as it relates to strengthening the body and building resilience. All Just Speak volunteers must agree to a background check.
Date Posted: Sep 19, 2020
