National/Federal Organizations

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