R CITY is growing fast and furious, and there are a few key opportunities open. If you’re looking to be integral to a team that is integral to Chicago’s youth, read on. One of these may be just right for you.
Tutoring Lead: Seeking one individual to complete homework and/or learning activities with a small group of 8 youth each Tuesday from 3:15 – 5:00 pm. This tutor functions as part of the after-school Tuesday/Thursday program for 40 youth, cooperating with 5 additional instructors in order to provide small-group attention to each youth. Tutoring would take place in a classroom with 8 youth; tutor would be supported by Brandon Green, program director.
Role Description: Sole leader of a small group (8) within large program (40)
Status: Paid Contractor
Age Range: 5th-8th grade students
Time Commitment:Tuesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm and Thursdays 2:00 – 5:30 pm
Cohort Childcare: As some of our junior high Young Leaders are responsible for their siblings after school, we are seeking one individual to care for younger siblings (5 children) while their older brothers attend leadership training. Volunteer would complete homework with youth and supervise them in play activities.
Role Description: Sole babysitter of small group (5) during small program (12)
Status: Volunteer
Age Range: 1st-5th grade students
Time Commitment: Fridays 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Gym Instructor: Seeking an experienced youth gym instructor to contract for gym oversight for Spring 2016 session. Instructor would run 3 games of 3-on-3 hoops each afternoon of programming (3:15-5:00 pm). Spring 2016 session runs 10 weeks beginning in March or April and operates 2 days weekly. Contracted rates are based on individual’s experience; all interested applicants should contact R CITY Directors.
Role Description: Sole leader of basketball (6 players) within large program (40)
Status: Paid Contractor
Age Range: 5th-8th grade students
Time Commitment: Tuesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm and Thursdays 2:00 – 5:30 pm
Finance & Administrative Assistant: Seeking a support staff with experience in eTapestry donor database management, income processing and reporting, QuickBooks financial reports, and donor/governmental correspondence. Schedule flexibility a must in order to respond to organizational needs and priorities.
Status: Part-time staff
Time Commitment: Scheduling as needed by organization up to 15 hours weekly.
Interested? E-mail the R CITY Directors. We’d be so very excited.
Interested, but not quite ready to commit at this level? Tuesday-Thursday after-school volunteers are always needed as additional tutors or enrichment support, or to bring healthy snacks to programs. E-mail to explore R CITY volunteering today!