Current Openings
Better Basics Employment Application
Media Specialist Needed
Better Basics is currently seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented individual with strong computer technology skills to fill the role of Media Specialist.
The Media Specialist is responsible for managing the fixed asset book inventories for several programs (approximately 40,000 books). This part-time, seasonal position runs from early March through early October of 2012. The right candidate will be available 15 hours per week (preferably 3 days per week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). The pay rate is $14.00 per hour.
The successful candidate will manage the online catalog system (OpenBiblio), create a user friendly guide, and train Program Coordinators to use the software on netbooks in the field. The Media Specialist will also be responsible for completing annual inventory, researching and purchasing reading materials, and preparing teacher kits for the fall.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and completed employment application to Melissa Niven, Operations Director (melissa@betterbasics.org).
Download the Media Specialist job description here.
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
Better Basics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Summer Camp Director Needed
Better Basics is currently seeking a Summer Camp Director for Camp HOPE. The right candidate will have camp/classroom experience, a passion for helping children, the ability to lead 10-15 college students and interns, and enthusiasm for creating engaging lesson plans.
Camp HOPE will provide four weeks of summer camp to students in Fairfield City Schools.
The Summer Camp Director position is temporary and runs from mid-March through early July as follows. March = 2 weeks @ 25 hours week; April, May and June = 40 hours per week; July = 1 week @ 30 hours per week. The pay rate is $15.00/hour.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and completed employment application to Melissa Niven, Operations Director (melissa@betterbasics.org).
Download the Summer Camp Director job description here.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Better Basics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
