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Los
Angeles
Children's Planning Council
Position Description
Title:
Community Assessment Intern
Reports
To:
Community Action Researcher
Summary:
Under the
direction of the Community Action Researcher, the Community Intern
will conduct telephone interviews, surveys, and focus groups as part
of a large-scale community assessment.
The
Children’s Planning Council (CPC) is conducting a large-scale
community assessment to provide relevant data and information to
parents, youth, institutions, and CPC staff and volunteers. The
assessment will collect a variety of information about perceptions,
assets, and barriers within communities in LA County. The community
assessment will yield information for use in community organizing
and social change activities. CPC is committed to providing
opportunities for growth in knowledge, skills, and experience for
residents of LA County. The Community Assessment Intern positions
are intended to support the growth of capacity in using research for
the benefit of the community.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
·
Assist
in collecting primary data using paper-and-pencil surveys, internet
surveys, phone interviews, and focus groups.
·
Perform
data entry as required.
·
Assist
in maintaining and updating the computerized collection and tracking
of relevant data.
·
Work
collaboratively with the Community Action Researcher, other interns,
with each of the eight regional councils and the American Indian
Council, and other volunteers.
·
Coordinate
and participate in committee meetings to facilitate the collection
and use of data.
·
Assist
with maintaining cooperation and participation with collaborating
groups and individuals.
·
Perform
other duties as assigned.
Ability to:
·
Work
collaboratively with a diverse set of community-based organizations,
residents, and stakeholders.
·
Be
responsive, flexible, and open to new ideas and approaches.
·
Utilize
personal computers and related software applications.
·
Work
a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
·
Travel
throughout greater
Los Angeles
County
Desirable
Skills and Characteristics:
·
Strong
commitment to diversity and community-based approaches.
·
A
good understanding of the political, economic, social, and cultural
makeup of
Los Angeles
County
.
·
Strong
interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to build effective
relationships with a diverse group of community members.
Education
Requirements:
·
High
School graduate or equivalent experience
Other
Requirements:
·
Valid
California Drivers License and appropriate auto insurance
·
Able
to travel throughout greater
Los Angeles
County
·
Have
regular access to a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel
·
Have
high speed internet and access to a phone which can call anywhere in
Los Angeles
County
·
Bilingual
preferred (English and any other language)
Schedule
and Compensation:
The Community Assessment Intern position is part-time and
requires 15 hours per week until the community assessment is
complete (maximum of 4 months). Although the schedule is flexible,
evening and weekend hours are required. This position will be paid
$10 per hour and work-related expenses will be reimbursed.
Interested
Applicants send completed applications or resumes to:
Tamara
Hamai
Community Action Researcher
Children’s Planning Council Foundation, Inc.
500
W. Temple Street
, Room B26
Los Angeles
,
CA
90012
thamai@laccpc.org
The
Children’s Planning Council Foundation, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer.
NO
PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Date
Posted: March 17, 2008
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