Employment Opportunities

"The State of Our Collective Impact: Building a Community Vision, Together" Thursday, December 6th, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, FTCC's Strickland Center, FREE!

Join Age-Friendly Forsyth , Forsyth Futures , Imagine Forsyth, and The Forsyth Promise for a special evening designed for sharing perspectives on our common challenges, opportunities, and the progress we’re collectively making toward alignment and impact in Forsyth County. There is exceptional work underway to strengthen our systems of education, improve health and wellness outcomes, and support older adults as they age – but there is still much to do. The State of Our Collective Impact is about reflecting on the past year of collaboration, celebrating successes, and getting motivated for the work ahead.

Full event details and registration are online.

"Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Your Workplace: From Planning to Action" Workshop In-person session, Friday, December 7, 2018 from 8:30 am-4 pm, RTI International, RTP. Follow-Up webinar: Friday, January 18, 2019 from 12-2pm via Zoom. Ready to advance from thinking to planning to action on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in your workplace? In this workshop and follow-up webinar, we'll create a unique peer learning and working environment in which you have dedicated time to:

   

This event is designed for colleagues working across sectors that are at any stage in their progress of exploring, setting, and achieving EDI goals. enc The organizers, partners with the NC Center for Nonprofits' Walk the Talk initiative , are encouraging CEOs, C-Suite officers, Board members, and other organizational leaders to attend. The sliding-scale fee of $125-$425 includes the workshop and follow-up webinar with customized coaching,  EDI in Your Workplace Resources Package , catered lunch, and refreshments throughout the day. Eventbrite charges an additional registration fee. (Employees or members of companies that are co-sponsoring the event receive a $25 per person discount. This includes members of the NC Center).

Three or more people registering from the same company receive a $25 per person discount. This discount can be combined with a co-sponsoring company discount for a maximum discount of $50 per person. Spaces are limited, so register early  to secure your spot! Email them for co-sponsor discount codes and other information. 

Other Opportunities

Join Us for Nonprofit Night at Bookmarks Staff members of all Forsyth County nonprofits are invited to Bookmarks for an evening of shopping and networking this Thursday, December 6th! Enjoy 20% off all in-store book purchases (just tell them where you work) from 5:00-7:00 pm . There will also be lots of giveaways and hot cocoa! The event is free but please register for planning purposes.

Don't Forget to Submit A Project for the City of Winston-Salem's Helping Hands Day!

 In celebration of of their Fourth Annual Helping Hands Day, the City of Winston-Salem will be mobilizing hundreds of employee volunteers on Friday, January 18th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. This is during the Dr. MLK, Jr. Day of Service weekend. Review the Request for Projects and send your idea in ASAP. Project proposals must be submitted by this Friday, December 7th at 5:00 pm .

Take A Quick Volunteer Survey for a Chance to Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card As mentioned in last month's newsletter, we're working with our partners at Verified Volunteers --the leader in background screening--to help our local nonprofits create a safer environment for volunteers, staff, and clients.  To help this partnership better serve your organization, we invite you to take a short 5-minute survey.

As a token of our appreciation, if you complete the survey by December 31st, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 Amazon Gift card!

As a reminder, Verified Volunteers provides a variety of benefits to our partners, including:

WSSU 2019 Spring Student Involvement Fair

 Winston-Salem State University 's Spring Student Involvement Fair will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd at 1:00 pm in the Donald J. Reaves Student Activity Center. Please contact Dana Walker , Coordinator of Community Service, if your organization would like to participate.

Large

Round Table Available

 A large (60"), sturdy, round table is available for any local nonprofit organization that is in need of one. It has a few minor scratches but is in good condition overall. It was used as a conference table at a local foundation and has most recently been used as a dining table. Please contact Susanna Hegner if your organization is interested.

Center for Creative Economy, Operations and Community Development Coordinator

 The Center for Creative Economy seeks an Operations and Community Development Coordinator responsible for the smooth functioning of its operations. In addition to day to day logistics, the Coordinator works on strategic development for the current and future programs within the community, together with the Executive Director and staff. The successful candidate will be organized, detail oriented, and skilled in navigating complex projects with deliverables across multiple programs and timelines. A four- year college degree is desired, and the person should be comfortable with technology and working on various digital platforms. Clear and effective writing skills are needed for grant writing and reports. For more details and the online application, please visit their website.

Kaleideum, Education Program Specialist Kaleideum is seeking a part-time Education Program Specialist to facilitate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Math) programming that is experiential, participatory, and interactive, as well as enhancing the guest experience by providing efficient, superior guest service. The Education Specialist will lead Field Trip programs for school groups, workshops, and assist with Kaleideum Camps; duties include interacting with children, educators, and families, preparing supplies, and set up/tear down of programming spaces. The Education Specialist also collaborates with the Education and Guest Engagement teams to find innovative ways to engage with museum guests of all ages. Interested candidates should view the full position description. To apply, please submit a head shot, current theatrical resume, and a museum application to Sarah Evans, Education Programs Manager.

Kaleideum, STEAM Teaching Artist Kaleideum is seeking a STEAM Teaching Artist to provide age-appropriate performance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Math) programming that is experiential, participatory, and interactive, as well as, enhancing the guest experience by providing efficient, superior customer service. Teaching Artists must have the willingness to put attention on the audience and invite them to be a part of the performance, creating experiences that are dynamic, exciting, visually impressive, and interactive. The STEAM Teaching Artist collaborates with exhibits, programming, and education staff members to find innovative ways to engage with museum guests of all ages. Review the full position description here. To apply, please submit a head shot, current theatrical resume, and a museum application to Becca Drew Ramsey, Director of Theatre and Creative Learning.

Smart-Start of Forsyth County, Social-Emotional and Behavioral Specialist Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc., a HandsOn Supporting Partner, is accepting resumes for a full time position to provide coaching and consultation to early educators around proactively addressing challenging behaviors and supporting the social-emotional development of children in their classrooms. This position requires a BA or BS in early childhood education, early childhood special education, early intervention, or other closely-related field. A Master’s degree and B-K teaching license are preferred. Professional experience in an early childhood setting or with early educators, and excellent written and oral communication skills are also required. Please send a cover letter and resume via email or snail mail to:

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc.

Attn: TLS/Whitley

7820 North Point Blvd., Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Teaching & Learning Specialist (TA) Smart Start is also accepting resumes for a full time position to provide consultation and technical assistance to early educators in the Forsyth County community. This position requires a BA or BS in early childhood education, or closely-related field. A Master’s degree and B-K teaching license, and training in the Environment Rating Scales (ITERS-R/ECERS-R) or CLASS assessment are preferred. Professional experience in an early childhood setting or with early educators, and excellent written and oral communication skills are also required. Please send a cover letter and resume via email or snail mail to:

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc.

Attn: TLS/Whitley

7820 North Point Blvd., Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Both positions will remain open until filled.

Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Program Coordinator Piedmont Environmental Alliance (PEA) educates and empowers, builds community, and inspires action to create a healthier, more economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable community. Based in Winston-Salem, they focus on environmental education, community events, and local advocacy to build the leadership to achieve increased environmental awareness and sustainability practice. This part-time position develops and implements education and advocacy programming and helps lead PEA's efforts to build a more environmentally sustainable community. Specifically, the position will help PEA build connections in the community; design, plan, and implement educational programming; bring sustainability curricula to local students; and work with a team to reach many members of the community. Click here to apply today.

Funding Opportunities

The Winston-Salem Foundation Announces New Priorities for Community Investment Focus Areas As they approach their Centennial in 2019, the Foundation , a HandsOn Funding Partner , has been reflecting on the ways in which they can deepen their community impact. As a result, in November they revealed a new vision, mission, and values, which were developed based on the work they have been doing throughout 2018. As they aspire to achieve their revised vision of a generous and trusting community where everyone is thriving, they know that significant educational and economic disparities persist in our community.

A year ago they announced two new broad focus areas for their community investments – Building an Inclusive Economy and Advancing Equity in Education . To further refine their priorities in these areas, they spent the past year listening to hundreds of individuals from across Forsyth County.

They have created a new microsite, Evolving to Meet Community Needs, where you can learn more about what they heard from these listening conversations, as well as how the Foundation is evolving to serve the community in these critical focus areas.

Initial responsive grant funding opportunities in these areas are:

More information about the first grant deadline (transportation) will be available in January 2019. With limited resources and complex challenges, the Foundation will be using additional forms of

capital to effect change going forward. In addition to grantmaking and collaboration with nonprofits, Foundation staff will be showing up in new ways in the community, leveraging its position, tools, and resources to cultivate community action on these critical issues.

The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Announces New Website and Outcomes-Focused Grant Opportunities Earlier this month, the Trust (a HandsOn Funding Partner ) announced the launch of their new website and their new outcomes-focused approach to grantmaking. While still committed to the founding vision to support thriving North Carolina communities, thriving residents, equitable access to health care, and equitable health outcomes, they continue to evolve their grantmaking to focus on measurable outcomes, rather than issues, to have a greater impact on the people they serve. They will no longer have fixed grant cycles, but will move to rolling grant cycles to more effectively meet community needs. You can learn about their latest outcomes-focused funding opportunities on their new website. And be sure to follow them on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn for the latest news.  

Forsyth County Teacher Grant Process Now Open Applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 Forsyth County Teacher Grants, awarded by The Winston-Salem Foundation. These grants provide professional development for PK-12th grade educators in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, as well as The Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork. Grants in amounts of up to $2,500 are awarded in support of innovative and results-oriented educational opportunities that enable educators to enhance their impact on students and enrich the subject and/or content being taught in the classroom. Grant opportunities can include local, state, and national conferences, workshops, or seminars; foreign travel; innovative classroom experiences; educational travel to be incorporated into the classroom and/or school curriculum; and other professional growth and enrichment opportunities. All projects submitted should take place between March 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. The application deadline, which is an online process this year, is Monday, December 31st at 5:00 pm. An advisory committee of professional educators will review applications and applicants will be notified of funding decisions by the end of February. For more information or to apply, please visit The Foundation's website. You may also contact Madelyn McCaully at (336) 725-2382.

Youth Grantmakers in Action Now Accepting Applications for Youth-Directed Projects

 Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) of The Winston-Salem Foundation makes grants to youth-directed projects that address community issues and challenges in Forsyth County. YGA is now accepting grant applications, with a deadline for submission of Thursday, January 31st. If your group is interested, access the application and put the Grantwriting Workshop on your calendar. It is being held on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:00-5:30 pm. What a great opportunity for local youth to make a difference!