My blog assignment for
today was to post at least three national/federal organizations or communities
of practice that appealed to me and explain why I chose them.
The first organization
I chose in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
It seems like a standard, but it seems that if you cannot truly find a
resource, NAEYC always has it. I admire their dedication and unaltered facts
concerning the “real world” of early childhood. And the job that I did choose
is currently available. “Senior Meeting
Planner” is the job title. Duties include: Managing, coordinating annual
professional development institute (2000+ attendees), assist with planning and
support for annual city wide conference (10,000+ attendees). Coordinate at
least 20 concurrent sessions during time slots in a day. Managing, setting up
individual sites, catering, inventory, vendor contracts and all onsite
management.
You must possess
knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases, and have the ability to travel
frequently, a BA/BS degree, and 5-7 yrs. coordinating logistics. Salary is commensurate
with experience.
My
second choice is the Zero to Three site. I have a great love for infants and
perhaps this is why this choice is second for me. Zero to Three does a great
job providing current information about very young children. I also chose a job
at this site that was currently available. Development
Manager is the title of this position that has interested me. The duties are to identify and respond to
funding opportunities from private foundations and government agencies.
Coordinate and manage internal development processes, research the availability
of foundation and government funding, communicate regularly with current
contracts, grant officers and inform relevant staff, develop power points and
other materials as the Executive Director sees fit. Serve as primary
writer/editor for all applications and proposals, develop an accurate budget,
support all reports and other duties as assigned.
You must possess knowledge of
Microsoft Office, have 5-7 years experience identifying public and private
funds, knowledge of early childhood issues, build relationships and have strong
organizational skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.
And
the last organization I chose is also a national organization, albeit a little
less well known. It is the National Inclusion Project. This organization deals
exclusively with my challenge, but on a broader scale. All age groups are
included, not just young children. This organization is very young, 10 years
old this year, and is still establishing funding. While they are not currently
hiring, I do think this is the place I would very much like to work. I would
like to apply for the position of Lets
All Play Manager. This position would coordinate opportunities to implement
this program with the YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, Park and Rec depts.,
community centers, and privately run programs. I would be introducing
volunteers and toolkits to local communities to create inclusive recreational
experience for ALL children ensuring comprehensive support and training through
learner modules provided by the National Inclusion Project.
I
hope that this blog has provided some additional opportunities for someone who
did not know about some of these organizations and will help you in your future
endeavors.
References
National
Association for the Education of Young Children, (NAEYC). Retrieved from: http://www.naeyc.org
National
Inclusion Project, Retrieved from: http://www.nationalinclusionproject.org
Zero
to Three Foundation, Retrieved from: http://www.zerotothree.org
