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OPPORTUNITY BOARD
POSITION AVAILABLE: CIVIC COMMONS Program Directors
Project Directors will lead and execute a variety of civic engagement, citizen journalism, and social media projects with direction from the leadership team. You will work as part of a team to creatively implement Civic Commons projects with a variety of community partners, including educational institutions, community organizations, and media outlets, along with others you identify and recruit. Project Directors will also manage the production and editing of Civic Commons content produced by volunteers and manage the syndication and aggregation of content from other organizations.
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POSITION AVAILABLE: SUMMIT EDUCATION INITIATIVE Executive Director, Full time Deadline: August 16
Summit Education Initiative (SEI), founded in 1997 in Akron, Ohio, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education for all children, preschool through college in Summit County.
The new Executive Director will possess the educational expertise required to lead an organization focused on convening and supporting education stakeholders, to affect systemic change for educational excellence for all children in Summit County. Click here for details!
ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY
Come out and enjoy the 73rd All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 24. Please visit the website to learn more about this great Akron tradition!
AKRON ART MUSEUM Executive Assistant, full-time Deadline: July 18
The Akron Art Museum is looking for a very organized individual w/ excellent clerical skills and excellence in MS Office, writing, telephone & interpersonal skills. B.A. required, art history or museum studies preferred. Send resume with cover letter and references by July 18 to: Human Resources, Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, OH 44308, or by email to gwild@ akronartmuseum.org
UNIVERSITY PARK ALLIANCE Art Fair August 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
University Park Art Fair at Grace Park, a project of the University Park Alliance, is a one-day fine art and fine craft event showcasing the work of regional artists and the unique atmosphere of Grace Park and the University Park district. This is the third annual arts and culture event. The mission of the University Park Alliance is to revitalize and transform the diverse University Park neighborhood. CONTACTS: Event Director, Jill Bacon Madden, info@universityparkartfair.org and Committee Chair: Patrice Lange. langep@summahealth.org
CASA/GAL Board Members
The CASA mission is to provide every child who enters the court system as a result of allegations of abuse, neglect or dependency with a trained community volunteer to advocate for what is in the child's "best interest." In 2008 the Summit County program served 1,300 children. The CASA/GAL Board is looking for a few inspired, committed Board members to serve two-year terms helping to support the recruitment, training and retention of new CASA/GAL mentors, as well as raise funds for the training staff. The Board has just been through a Center for Nonprofit Excellence strategic planning process and is asking board members to re-commit to the mission. Especially needed are board members who have the support of their employer and realize the importance of this program to saving children's futures and serving the next generation.To learn more about the program and board stewardship go to www.summitcasa.org or call Paula Davis at 330-375-2116, CASA Board member and a Leadership Akron, Class VII Alumni Member pdavis@akronohio.gov. Or, contact Executive Director Beth Cardina at 330.643.2928.
Cascade Locks Advisory Council Members Cascade Locks Park Association is currently organizing an Advisory Council. The council would meet twice a year, and would be used for the purpose of using the expertise of those on the council for advice throughout the year. They would also like the council members to help us scout for new board members from the Akron community. For more info contact: Andrea S. Victor Interim Executive Director / Development Director Cascade Locks Park Association 248 Ferndale Street Akron, OH 44304 (P) 330-374-5625 (F) 330-374-9510 www.cascadelocks.org
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