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Employment Opportunities...
The C. Waldo Scott Center is a non-profit agency
serving youth and families in Newport News, VA. The Scott Center
provides multi-discipline services to youth ages 6-18, family members,
and others in need. The Scott Center currently have opening in the
following positions.
 | Youth Leadership Program |
Dear Applicant & Guardian, Thank you for your
interest in the Wickham Avenue Alliance’s (WAA) Youth Leadership
Program! This is a new eight-week program designed to give 20 youth
an opportunity to gain work experience and explore careers in
cultural arts, education, information services, recreation, sports,
and youth development. Youth Leaders will serve as positive role
models to program participants and be responsible for assisting
staff conduct group activities during the eight-week summer programs
(June 15 through August 15) offered at each site. The opportunity to
become a WAA Youth Leader is open to all individuals aged 13 to 17
who not only wish to explore careers but give back to their
community and receive a stipend of $25 each week!
Youth Leaders will serve at the C. Waldo Scott Center, Doris Miller
Community Center, Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center, and Pearl
Bailey Library. Applicants will state their preferred location but
final assignment will be made by the WAA committee. We will do our
best to place applicants with their preferred location, however all
location requests will not be guaranteed.
If you are interested in becoming a Youth Leader, the application
deadline is Friday, May 16, 2008. All applicants must be at least 13
by June 30, 2008. Once applications are completed, applicants will
be interviewed. Tentative dates for interviews are Wednesday, May 21
and Thursday, May 22. There will be leadership development training
and orientation prior to the start of the summer programs in June.
You will receive information concerning training dates and times, if
you are selected.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please
contact one of the Wickham Avenue Alliance’s sites.
Wickham Avenue Alliance
C. Waldo Scott Center 757-244-9223
Doris Miller Community Center 757-247-8603
Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-2429
Pearl Bailey Library 757-247-8677
Program Application
| Program Assistant/Program Assistant (Summer
Hire) |
The Scott Center is seeking (1) Program Assistant
and (2) Program Assistants (summer hire) to work with youth ages
6-18, who are enrolled in various programs/services. Program
Assistants are responsible for assisting staff in the implementation
of assigned Center programs/services; assist with maintaining a safe
and orderly Center environment, provide appropriate guidance,
assistance, and supervision of Center members; and assist in the
implementation of other related duties and responsibilities, which
ensure the proper daily operation of the program. Ideal
candidate is energetic, task-oriented, shows initiative, enjoy
working with youth, and able to work well with others.
Candidate must have the ability to effectively interact with the
public, Center members, and other employees; knowledge of child
development and appropriate behavior modification skills; and
ability to engage in physical indoor and outdoor activities with
youth members. Candidate must be at least 18 years old; must
posses a high school diploma or equivalent; have at least one year
of related experience working with youth. Contingent upon
experience, starting wage is $6.00- $8.00 per hour. Part-time
and seasonal position, no benefits.
Program Assistants- 25-30 hours per week, working
afternoons, evenings, and some weekends. Application deadline:
Open until filled.
Program Assistants (Summer hires)- work
approximately 35 hours per week, schedule hours range from 7:30 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. Schedule begins June 13- August 16, 2008.
Application deadline: May 30, 2008
Must send completed application to the C. Waldo
Scott Center, Attn: C. Rainey, 3100 Wickham Ave., Newport
News, VA 23607.
Employment Application
| Program Facilitator |
The C. Waldo Scott Center is seeking a Program
Facilitator to implement a youth tobacco prevention program for 1st
thru 6th graders. The program uses a research-based
curriculum. Facilitator will also provide educational
information as requested. Part-time grant funded position
through the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation; grant approved
through June 2009. Work approx. 25 hours per week, early
afternoons and evenings (during after school program hours) and
flexible schedule during summer programming. Salary:
$15,600 per program year, approx. $12.00 per hour. Candidate
should possess effective communication skills, group facilitation
skills, and knowledge of child development. Prefer candidate
with at least a Bachelor's degree in health, education, human
services, or related field. Must have satisfactory criminal
background check and child protective service check. Send
resume to C. Waldo Scott Center, 3100 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA
23607. (757) 244-9223.
Employment Application
| Contractual Facilitators |
The C. Waldo Scott Center is seeking a Contractual
Facilitators to facilitate groups for youth ages 6 to 17 regarding
various prevention educational groups and groups for parents/adults.
Facilitation early afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays; flexible
schedules during summer programming. Contractual services are
part-time, no benefits. Contractual pay is contingent upon
experience and program/service delivery. Send resume to C.
Waldo Scott Center, Attn: C. Rainey, 3100 Wickham Ave.,
Newport News, VA 23607. (757) 244-9223. On-going
recruitment.
Employment Application
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