The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) is dedicated to providing immediate, effective, and comprehensive employment services to men and women with recent criminal convictions. Our vision is that anyone with a recent criminal history who wants to work has the preparation and support needed to find a job and stay connected to the workforce
Purpose/objective:
CEO Buffalo is seeking responsible and motivated volunteers/ Service- Learners to join our team and assist us with in office administrative duties and program development.
Key responsibilities
- Assist with light filing and potentially, other office related tasks
- Update Office Newsletters
- Create and coordinate workshops and training sessions for participants and staff
- Use social media and other marketing tools to highlight successes within our participants
- Work closely with program participants to understand their needs and experience
- Work closely with VISTA member on capacity building
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organization skills
- Reliable and able to complete tasks on a deadlines
- Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly minority groups
- Proficient computer skills: Google Suite & Microsoft Suite, and internet applications
- Professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality are paramount.
Benefits:
- Earn volunteer hours in fun and inclusive environment
- Help serve people in the justice system experiencing unemployment
- enhanced course-related learning
- improved civic responsibility
- diversity awareness
- Skill development (written and verbal communication, public speaking, problem-solving, social responsibility and citizenship, organization, social self-confidence, leadership, working as part of a team).
Location: 170 Franklin ST. Suites 300
Buffalo. NY, 14202
Time commitment: Hours for this volunteer position are flexible but generally occur weekdays from 9am-4:30pm.
Training and Orientation will be provided!
Volunteer supervisor: Lisbet Henriquez
Phone: 716-842-6320 x 2463
E-mail: Lhenriquez@ceoworks.org
