Careers
One of the most rewarding ways to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters is to work with us. A career with Big Brothers Big Sisters is an opportunity to merge your talents and personal values with your desire to make a difference.
Every day, we are changing the perspectives of children and enabling them to see the world around them in a more positive light. With that new found point of view, they can see their potential more clearly and dream bigger about their future. Our success is a result of committed and inspired employees, working together to make a lasting impact on America's youth, schools, and communities.
An Opportunity for Growth
That's obviously true for the children we serve. But it's also true within our organization. We need talented and passionate people in a variety of areas including Executive Leadership, Fund Development, Program Management, Marketing and Communications, Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology.
We are committed to a diverse workforce with representation from every walk of life. We recognize how our organization is greatly enhanced when we unite people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City offers a flexible work environment that is upbeat and fun. The average tenure of BBBS-KC staff is 6 years. In 2011, BBBS-KC was named by NP Times as one of the best nonprofits to work for. BBBS-KC offers competitive pay and benefits for full time employees.
BBBS-KC Internship Openings:
Marketing Internship
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking a Marketing and Communications intern to assist with various projects related to the marketing of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City including database management, marketing research and reporting, writing, social media, newsletters and press releases. This is an unpaid internship but is available for college credit. Ideal candidates are seeking a degree in marketing, public relations or communications. This position will work 10-15 hours a week. To apply for this internship, send your resume to kristi@bbbskc.org
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the management of the BBBS communications database which includes updating records, segmentation and database cleanup.
- Research and Report on E-mail Campaigns and Website Traffic. Manage Google Analytics and Google Ads. Assist with Search Engine Optimization.
- Write Feature Stories for Newsletter
- Compile Profiles and Visuals to aid in Marketing of volunteer recruitment.
- Plan weekly social media posts.
- Interview staff and volunteers to write a BBBS Blog.
- Write, send and update the weekly newsletter.
- Write press releases and submit to the media.
- Other various marketing tasks.
Recruitment Internship
Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking a Volunteer Recruitment intern to assist with various projects and events related to the recruitment of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. This is an unpaid internship but is available for college credit. Ideal candidates are seeking a degree in non-profit management, marketing, sales, community relations, or volunteer management. Candidates must be available to work nights and weekends and have a flexible schedule. Candidates must have excellent public speaking and presentation skills. This position will work 10-15 hours a week.
Job Responsibilities:
- Attend community and organizational volunteer fairs to talk to prospective volunteers about becoming involved. Responsible for set-up, staffing and tear down at these events.
- Educate prospective volunteers on the Big Brothers Big Sisters agency.
- Work with the marketing team to coordinate recruitment materials.
- Distribute information on becoming a volunteer around the community.
- Research partnership opportunities with local organizations and businesses.
- Develop social media and digital marketing strategies to drive recruitment.
- Enter all prospective volunteers into database.
- Follow up with prospective volunteers to answer questions.
- Assist with volunteer orientations.
- Work on targeted marketing messages for prospective volunteers.
- Assist with other BBBS events and marketing as needed.
To apply for this internship, send your resume to scott@bbbskc.org.
Development & Special Events Intern
Position: Temporary, Part-Time Intern
Time Frame: May 14, 2012 – August 10, 2012
Responsible to: Special Events Coordinator, Erica Ostroski, erica@bbbskc.org
Hours: 25-35 hours per week
Wage: Internship, Unpaid
Nature and scope of the position:
Primarily assist staff with Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake and the Legacy Invitational golf events. The majority of time spent in this position, will be spent providing phone contact with event participants, managing the participant data base, assisting with data entry and helping with special event set up and break down. Employee will also assist the Development team with sponsorship research and donor communications.
Primary job responsibilities:
Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake (Event goal $360,000+ pledged) Assist with mailings, data entry, and distribution of team captain packets and materials. Serve as the primary contact for event participants. Receive incoming calls to register team captains, field general questions about event, and call and email current team captains for reminders and to collect missing data info for team captains and bowlers. Serve as the primary contact for registered guests at the event. Assist with planning the Super Team Captain Party following the event. Special event dates below.
Legacy Invitational (Event goal $300,000 gross) Assist with the general organization of the event. Prepare gift salon items for distribution and maintain inventory lists. Assist with event set up and break down. Available to work from 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on both May 21 and June 4.
Qualifications: Excellent communication and grammar skills Able to multi-task and work independently Good organizational and people skills Attention to detail
Important 2012 Event Dates
May TBD – Taste of Kansas City
May 17- Bowl for Kids Sake Kick-Off Party
May 20- Legacy Invitational Set Up Day
May 21 – Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament
June 2- Day of Caring Match Picnic
June 3- Legacy Invitational Set Up Day
June 4- Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament
July 12-14, 18-20, 26 & 27- Bowl for Kids Sake (evening availability important)
August 3 or 10- Super Team Party
Dates are subject to change. Intern will need to be available for the Legacy Invitational (including set up) and Bowl for Kids Sake (Kick-Off Party & Super Team Party). Assistance at additional special events is appreciated but not mandatory.
Events internships available year round, contact erica@bbbskc.org for more information.
BBBS-KC Job Openings:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City Foundation
1401 Fairfax Trafficway
Bldg D, Suites 362-364
Kansas City, KS 66215
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: City Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Geographic Area: Greater Kansas City area
Status: Full time and Part Time
Starting Salary: $11 per hour
Hours: Varied
Nature and Scope:
The BBBS Donation Center is a separate organization that collects used clothing and household goods that are then sold to our organizational partners. The proceeds from this efforts is used to support youth programming through Big Brothers Big Sisters. We are seeking drivers to join our team to assist with both route and on-call donation pickups throughout the city.
Qualifications:
This position requires a clean driving record, a valid drivers license and the ability to pass both a DOT physical and drug test. The ideal candidate will value the opportunity to help children in our community by joining a business that supports BBBS program throughout Kansas City.
Instructions:
Apply in person at the above reference address. Contact Phil Poppa with questions at (913) 378-9448.
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