Aug 17
17
Hello,
I’d like to pass along information about Jumpstart, a national nonprofit organization that trains college students and community volunteers to deliver a research-based curriculum to preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. The program helps children develop the key language and literacy skills needed for school readiness, closing the achievement gap and setting them on a path of success. Jumpstart is currently recruiting college students and would like you to consider applying for a position. See below for more information about the positions available. You can apply online by clicking on the following link https://application.jstart.org/. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ashley Huff at 816-235-6021 or huffal@umkc.edu<mailto:huffal@umkc.edu>.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS FOR THE 2017-18 PROGRAM YEAR:
Volunteer with a team of other Corps members to provide early education programming in local preschools from September to May. There are two options for participation:
Both of these positions require that you be available for one of the below team schedules:
BENEFITS:
Please read the attached position description for more information. We look forward to receiving your application!
OCCASIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
If you are unable to commit to a Corps Member service position at this time but would still like to get involved, please reply to this email to be added to our volunteer email list. We complete numerous service projects all year long that require a commitment of only a few hours, and we would love your help!
Thank you,
Ashley
JUMPSTART IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
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Ashley Huff | Site Manager
Jumpstart | CONNECTION inspires me.
Office: 816.235.6021| Fax: 816.235.5156
4825 Troost Ave., Suite 215
Kansas City, MO 64110
jstart.org<http://www.jstart.org/>
Jumpstart is a proud member of the AmeriCorps national service network.
NO IMPLIED ENDORSEMENT BY UMKC
Aug 17
8
My name is Laura Brown, and I work at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art as the Manager of Evaluation and Visitor Research. I’m writing today to see if you know of any students who would be interested in the following (paid) visitor research opportunity:
We’re hiring 2 part-time, temporary data collectors for an exciting visitor research project here at the museum (please see attached job description). The project is scheduled to start in late August (training will be held at the museum for a few hours on August 23rd), and we expect to wrap up data collection in October. Data collectors will each work approximately 75 hours (we may also extend the project scope a bit–so there’s the potential for more hours as well).
Interested candidates should apply through the museum’s website:
https://nelson-atkins.org/careers-internships/
Thank you for time!
Sincerely,
Laura
Laura Brown
Manager, Evaluation & Visitor Research
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
4525 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64111
816.751.1373 (direct line)
No Implied Endorsement by UMKC
Jul 17
18
Social Security Administration (SSA) is currently recruiting qualified individuals for the following position in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The vacancy announcement will be posted to USAJOBS.gov next week and we will share with you a link once posted. We sincerely appreciate your assistance in identifying and referring qualified candidates to help fill our career positions!
We are excited about a new tool created by OPM called USA Hiresm that we will utilize during our upcoming solicitation process. Reactions from applicants who have used USA HireSM have been overwhelmingly favorable, with 97% of applicants reporting the process is user-friendly and over 90% reporting satisfaction with the assessment process. Our hope is this new user friendly experience will allow us to reach more applicants than ever before.
Position
Benefit Authorizers prepare, verify, and maintain benefit records. They use substantive analysis to make benefit determinations and problem solving techniques to apply Social Security policies and regulations. Click here to Watch what Benefits Authorizers do!
We have a proud history of outstanding public service and look forward to recruiting qualified candidates who can contribute to our on-going success.
If you have any questions, please contact myself or Anna Spratt at 816-936-5568.
David Stepp | Social Security Administration | National Records Center | Director | p 888.281.2999 ext 12460
No Implied Endorsement by UMKC
Deadline to apply is 8/15/17!!
The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for our Discover UChicago program, an expenses-paid visit weekend to be held October 26-2
8, 2017 for candidates traditionally underrepresented in their fields planning to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2017 for matriculation in the fall of 2018. This exciting event combines workshops on applying to graduate school, individual meetings with faculty, and opportunities to connect with current UChicago students, as well as to explore our community and the city of Chicago.
Students interested in doctoral programs, as well as master’s programs in the majority of our schools and divisions, are encouraged to apply online by August 15, 2017. In particular, students from underrepresented backgrounds, first generation students, women in STEM fields, and undocumented students are invited to apply. A full list of participating programs, as well as application requirements and additional guidance, may be found at grad.uchicago.edu/admissions/discover/.
We hope you will share the attached material with your students and colleagues and encourage them to Discover UChicago. Any questions may be directed to our office at gradadmissions@uchicago.edu.
Holly Bland
Director, Graduate Enrollment Initiatives
UChicagoGRAD, Office of the Provost
The University of Chicago
May 17
18
Impact builds the grassroots action and power it takes to make an impact on important issues. From making sure life-saving antibiotics aren’t used to fatten up chickens and pigs on factory farms, to calling on the Trump administration to uphold America’s commitment to the new renewable energy economy the world needs, we need organizers now more than ever.
Climate change is an issue we cannot afford to wait any longer to solve. We need America to continue to be a leader on reducing emissions linked to climate change. President Trump has indicated that he plans to get rid of protections that reduce carbon emissions from power plants and has said he will not follow through on the Paris Climate Agreement.
We are looking to hire our next class of organizers who will be on the ground in 25 states and on college campuses to mobilize businesses, faith leaders and citizens to demonstrate the commitment to keeping our promises on climate change, and transitioning to a sustainable, renewable energy economy.
We need people with the determination, training and skills to win over Americans who aren’t with us yet, and who can galvanize those who are with us, but aren’t yet involved.
Recent graduates who are searching for full-time work and are passionate about protecting our environment are encouraged to apply! Learn more about available full-time positions on our website .
Peggy Mansperger
Impact Recruitment Director
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Attention all UMKC Sophomores and Juniors! UMKC’s Propel Program is seeking students to become peer mentors beginning Fall 2017. The Propel program is designed to provide young adults with disabilities a two-year college experience. This includes campus living, academic support, the ability to attend regular academic courses and have an undergraduate mentor.
The Propel Program is eager to have ten – fifteen undergraduate mentors. Their role will be to mentor Propel students.
UMKC students, undergraduate and graduate, will provide student mentoring and support to the Propel students. Peer mentoring is a kind of relationship between more experienced UMKC students and Propel students. Peer mentors provide education, recreation and support opportunities to Propel students. The mentors may challenge their Propel mentee with new ideas, and encourage the mentee to move beyond the things that are most comfortable. Peer mentors are selected for their sensibility, confidence, social skills and reliability. Our Propel peer mentors will be trained prior to each semester on being a peer mentor and on providing support for people with disabilities in a way that fosters self-determination.
Authorization for Background Check
Propel Peer Mentor Job description updated April 2017
Benefits of being a peer mentor:
Submit your cover letter, application and authorization form to Rhonda Blanner, Propel Director, electronically to BlannerRk@umkc.edu or by mail or in person to Rhonda Blanner, Propel Director, 323 Cherry Hall, 5030 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
Please contact Rhonda Blanner at BlannerRk@umkc.edu or (816) 235-6828 for more information.
For more than 80 years, Social Security has helped secure today and tomorrow for our customers and their changing needs and lifestyles. Behind every transaction is one of our 60,000+ dedicated public servants, the men and women who serve as the face of Social Security. With this in mind, we have made getting to know about Social Security careers a bit easier!
Social Security has many diverse responsibilities and the positions listed on the flyer are entry-level positions that can lead to highly specialized career opportunities. Our employees receive extensive training and mentoring in Social Security laws and programs. They also speak with customers about their rights under Social Security law, gather facts and evidence to establish eligibility for benefits, and determine benefit amounts. Please see the flyer below for more information on careers that are available as well as benefits offered.
Whether you already have a great comfort level with our careers paths or if you desire to learn more, our hope is you will find the flyer helpful in assisting those you serve in finding a career. Our public servants truly make a difference in people’s lives. First hand, I can attest the feeling of fulfillment and satisfaction is unparalleled!
If you have any questions, please contact myself or Anna Spratt at 816-936-5568.
David Stepp | Social Security Administration | National Records Center | Director | p 888.281.2999 ext 12460
No Implied Endorsement by UMKC
Congratulations to three of our awesome faculty: Dr. Jeffrey Bennett, Dr. Shannon Jackson and Dr. Michelle Smirnova!
