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Welcome to the Career Development Center's
biweekly student newsletter.
In this Issue:
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Positives
and Negatives of Nonprofit Work
*From Jobs and Careers With Nonprofit Organizations,
by Ron and Caryl Krannich, available at Impact Publications.
What's it really like working in the nonprofit sector?
Most people either know little or nothing about nonprofit
work, or they have certain stereotypes about what it's
really like working in this employment arena. Reality
depends on the type of organization, where you work,
and whom you work with. In general, however, the following
positives and negatives are normally associated with
nonprofit organizations. Some are two-edged swords and
function as both positives and negatives.
Positives
Rewarding work: Many nonprofit organizations
have a positive impact on the health and welfare of
people. They do "good works" that are compatible
with the religious and social values of individuals
who want to help others and become involved in improving
their communities. People who seek meaningful work find
nonprofits provide an excellent job "fit."
They enable many people to pursue their passions in
well-focused work environments.
Interesting and exciting work: Much
of the work of nonprofits is very interesting and exciting.
Arts, cultural, historical, community-educational, social
service, advocacy, political, and business and professional
organizations engage in some of today's most important
work. Many of their missions center on pressing social
and political issues. If you want to change the attitudes
and behaviors of individuals, groups, and communities,
you'll find many nonprofits to be ideal employers.
Career advancement: Many nonprofit
jobs lead to career advancement within the nonprofit
sector. This often involves moving from small to larger
nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits also are excellent
stepping stones for acquiring jobs in government and
business. Indeed, many people working in government
and business today first acquired work experience with
nonprofit organizations.
Negatives
Low pay: Constrained by limited financial
resources, many nonprofit organizations offer below
average to low salaries. Comparable jobs paying $40,000
a year in government or business may only pay $25,000
to $30,000 with a nonprofit organization. A 25 percent
salary differential is quite common. Consequently, don't
expect to make as much money working for a nonprofit
organization as you might with other types of organizations.
The rewards are elsewhere, and primarily non-monetary,
with nonprofits.
Limited career advancement: Since
many nonprofits are small organizations, your career
within such an organization may quickly plateau. Career
advancement requires leaving a small nonprofit organization
for a higher level job in a larger nonprofit organization.
However, many of the larger nonprofits are found in
only a few major metropolitan areas such as Washington,
DC, New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago,
Minneapolis, Denver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
If you are unwilling to seek employment with larger
nonprofits headquartered in these cities, don't expect
to advance your career much in the nonprofit sector.
**Click here, to read the entire article
and for more positives and negatives
of nonprofit work.
http://www.idealist.org/en/career/positivesandnegatives.html
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ORGANIZATION: Arc of Greater
New Orleans
JOB TITLE: Individual
Options Program Coordinator
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating,
and administering individualized activities for the
participants of the Individual Options Department. Assists
in the implementation of all applicable standards (e.g.,
State licensing, OCDD, CARF, etc.). Background knowledge
of intellectual disabilities preferred. Good written,
verbal, communication and organizational skills. Supervisory
experience preferred. Requires a valid Louisiana driver's
license and current auto insurance.
MAJORS:
Bachelor's degree in human services or related discipline
preferred.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Arc of Greater New Orleans is committed to serving
all people with mental retardation and securing the
opportunity to develop, function, and live to their
fullest potential.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
www.arcgno.org
SALARY:
Wages plus health, vision, dental and life insurance,
11 paid holidays, annual leave, family medical leave,
and bereavement leave.
LOCATION:
Metairie, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply in person at 925 S. Labarre Road, Metairie, LA
70001. Applications will be accepted Monday through
Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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ORGANIZATION:
Catholic Charities
JOB TITLE: PACE
(Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Staff
Accountant
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Needed to maintain a variety of general ledge
accounts which includes preparation of reconciliations
and account analysis. Assist with monthly financial
closing and preparation of financial statements. Review
and approve provider's invoices for repayment. Review
and reconcile monthly payments from CMS for accuracy
and completeness. Responsible for analyzing monthly
variances and assisting the Director of Finance with
other tasks as assigned.
MAJORS:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is one
of the largest health and human service providers in
the Gulf South. They are a not-for-profit agency made
up of over 52 programs and serve the poor and vulnerable
population of our community, regardless of religion,
race, color, or economic status. Catholic Charities
serves the physical area of the Archdiocese of New Orleans,
which is made up of the civil parishes of Orleans, Jefferson,
St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John the
Baptist, St. Tammany and Washington Parish.
The Shirley Landry Benson PACE Center at St. Cecilia
is located in the Bywater neighborhood, and is available
to Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard residents. The
program offers day time entertainment and activities,
meals, healthcare, dentistry and other benefits.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
www.ccano.org
LOCATION:
New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at www.ccano.org
or email resume to:
ccanohr@archdiocese-no.org.
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ORGANIZATION:
NOLA 180
JOB TITLE: Langston
Hughes Academy Charter School Operations Manager
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Operations Manager will be held responsible
for the administration of Langston Hughes Academy's
non-academic operations. He/She will be charged to ensure
the successful implementation of clear processes and
systems that allow the instructional team to focus all
attention on the students and their academic achievement.
The ideal candidate will be extremely skilled in scheduling,
planning, and organizing and accomplishing multiple
tasks within set deadlines. Responsibilities also include:
- Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems
that enhance organizational efficiency
- Attend and advise the Board of Directors on a monthly
basis
- Comply with the charter, accountability requirements,
and all relevant laws
- Manage all database responsibilities and technological
systems
- Software selection and maintenance
- Manage marketing and development software
- Purchase and track all supplies, materials
- Manage relationship with vendors and tracks orders
and deliveries
- Manage all compliance issues, including Titles I-V,
teacher certification, fingerprinting, safety/fire
drills, etc.
- Manage school nutrition program and vendors
- Supervision of cafeteria/facilities maintenance
staff
- Manage student transportation
- Additional responsibilities outlined on website
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup
environment
- Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems
that enhance organizational efficiency
- Advanced technological proficiency in various software,
especially all Microsoft Office applications
- Entrepreneurial spirit, personal/professional integrity,
analytical problem solver
MAJORS:
Bachelor's degree in business or operations preferred
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The mission of NOLA 180 is to transform failed public
schools into high-functioning charter schools that prepare
all students for college and the competitive world beyond.
NOLA 180 is a non-profit charter management organization
designed to turn around failing schools in New Orleans.
Our flagship school, Langston Hughes Academy, opened
in August 2007 with 125 fourth and fifth graders. In
2008, Langston Hughes Academy will expand to grades
K through six and grades K through 8 by 2010. Our education
programming features a college-prep curriculum and an
extended school day provides 50% more instructional
time than traditional public schools.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
www.nola180.org
SALARY & PERKS:
We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with
experience and duties performed, along with a complete
benefits package including health, life, dental, and
disability insurance. Our salary scale exceeds that
of the local school district by 10-15%.
LOCATION:
New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at www.nola180.org.
For more information, please email us at jobs@nola180.org.
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ORGANIZATION:
Green Light New Orleans (GLNO)
TITLE: Grant Writing
Intern
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Applicant must be a student
- Must have writing experience or be pursuing a degree
in a related field
- Intern will be expected to work at least 10 hours
a week
- GLNO is currently recruiting interns for Summer
2008 and Fall 2008
MAJORS:
English, Communications or have writing-related experience
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
GLNO is a proactive environmental organization. We provide
New Orleanians with free energy efficient light bulbs
(compact fluorescent bulbs) so that residents can save
money on their energy bills and reduce the overall amount
of carbon emissions in the city. Since its beginning
in October 2006, Green Light has installed 57,000 cfls
in over 2100 homes, meaning that in the next five years
25,368,591 pounds of carbon will not be emitted and
citizens will save 2.5 million dollars on energy bills.
Current funding allows Green Light to install 350,000
more cfls in 2008.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://www.greenlightneworleans.org/
SALARY & PERKS:
Unpaid but may qualify for academic credit
LOCATION:
New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Lauren Tucker at lauren.tucker@greenlightneworleans.org
or (504) 324-2429 to schedule a phone interview.
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ORGANIZATION:
Louisiana Children's Museum
INTERNSHIP TITLE:
Art Education, Development/Special Events, Early Childhood
Development, Marketing/Public Relations Interns
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Varies based on internship types. Internship
positions are part-time (minimum of 20 hours per week).
We offer an overall review of the functions within
a discipline - learning how the pieces fit into the
whole of an operation. Internships are task specific
work with an identified project that has a timeline
the intern can track.
Spring, Summer, and Fall internships available.
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The Louisiana Children's Museum is a precious resource
to our community, connecting kids and families through
play for more than 20 years. Find something fun for
everyone, from infants through kids aged ten and all
the adults who care for them. Explore 30,000 square
feet of hands-on excitement, engaging exhibits, and
imaginative programs - all designed with curious kids
(and grown-ups) in mind.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
www.lcm.org
SALARY & PERKS:
Unpaid but may qualify for academic credit
LOCATION:
New Orleans, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact:
Simonne Robinson
Operations and HR Director
Louisiana Children's Museum
srobinson@lcm.org
504 586-0725 ext. 204
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ORGANIZATION:
St. Bernard Project
INTERNSHIP TITLE:
Volunteer Recruitment and Communication Resource Intern
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interview clients to learn and document their post-storm
journeys.
- Work with universities, faith-based institutions
and businesses to develop relationships through which
volunteers are sent to the St. Bernard Project on
a regular basis.
- Internships available for summer 2008 and fall 2008.
MAJORS:
All
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
The St. Bernard Project is a nonprofit, grassroots organization
that began rebuilding homes in August 2006 in St. Bernard
Parish. The mission of the St. Bernard Project is to
remove barriers for families who wish to move back into
their homes in St. Bernard Parish.
Mainly, the St. Bernard Project is a rebuilding organization
that uses volunteer labor and donations for building
supplies to rebuild homes. On average, it takes 8-12
weeks and $10,000 worth of building supplies to completely
rebuild a house that has been gutted to the studs.
While their clients face significant barriers, the St.
Bernard Project helps resolve problems. They raise funds
for donated materials, recruit volunteers, and put them
together to get homes rebuilt and help residents move
back home.
ORGANIZATION WEBSITE:
http://www.stbernardproject.org/index.html
SALARY & PERKS:
Unpaid but may qualify for academic credit
LOCATION:
Chalmette, LA
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact:
Emily Lancaster
Volunteer Coordinator
St. Bernard Project
8324 Parc Place
Chalmette, LA 70043
504.277.6831 (office)
866.392.1158 (fax)
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Check out the next edition of The
Maroon for more nonprofit job and internship
opportunities!
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MetLife
Thursday, April 17th
Multimedia Room 2, Monroe Library
12:30 p.m.
Food and drinks will be served.
Co-sponsored by Alpha Kappa Psi
Disney College Program
Thursday, April 17th
Location: TBD
12:30 p.m.
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Tuesday and Wednesday are Career Workshop Days.
Tuesday workshops are at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday workshops are at 3:30 p.m.
All workshops will be held in Mercy Hall room 311.
Upcoming career workshops:
Tuesday, April 15, 12:30 p.m.: Interviewing
Skills
Wednesday, April 16, 3:30 p.m.: Work Abroad
Remember: All workshops are in Mercy Hall, room 311.
A complete workshop schedule can be found at:
www.loyno.edu/careerservices
Click on "Career Workshop Schedule."
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As
always:
Come by the Career Development Center with
career-related questions and concerns.
We can help you:
- Decide on a major in line with your interests.
- Explore different types of careers and what appeals
to you — there is more out there than doctors, lawyers,
and teachers!
- Take career assessments in order to investigate
how your personality and interests might lead to various
careers.
- Find internships and gain practical experience prior
to graduation.
- Create resumes and cover letters.
- Develop job search strategies.
- Connect with employers through career fairs, workshops,
and on-campus recruiting.
- Put together graduate school applications and establish
necessary timelines for admittance.
- Create personal statements and other written materials
for graduate schools.
- Practice your interviewing skills.
- Examine your options if you change your mind about
a career path.
- Discover alternative opportunities for a gap year
between college graduation and finding a real job
or enrolling in graduate school.
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