Senior employment opportunities at the Beacon
With funding made possible by AARP, the Beacon of HOPE is seeking to fill two paid employment positions for seniors. The program established by AARP is intended to assist seniors who find themselves in need of returning to the workforce. Those accepted will learn new skills and earn income at the same time.
At this time, two positions are available at the Beacon. Each of the positions available will involve a 25-hour work week and applicants are considered keeping age and income in mind as determined by AARP. Those interested can apply to serve as a teacher’s assistant for the SAS after school program provided at the Beacon of HOPE or to work part-time in the Beacon Thrift Store.
The guidelines for those interested in working at the Beacon Thrift Store include ensuring customer satisfaction by assisting them with product descriptions and explaination of use, operation and care of merchandise, answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise and be available to recommend, select and help locate or obtain merchandise based on the customer’s needs and desires.
In addition, other responsibilities include monitoring sales activities, preparing sales slips or sales contracts, maintaining knowledge of current sales and promotions, keeping store items orderly and accessible, determining proper storage methods, identification and stock location based on turnover, examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, sort stock according to established standards and report any concerns to supervisors.
Those seeking the position as teacher’s assistant also will need to fulfill specific requirements as established by the Beacon of HOPE. The teacher’s assistant will play a role in the mentoring and tutoring of fourth and fifth grade students attending the after-school program by providing assistance to students with special needs such as non English speaking students or those with physical or mental disabilities. They also will tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help those master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. The teacher’s assistant also will help to supervise students in the classroom, halls, parking area or on field trips, observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress, instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage, present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, distribute tests and home work assignments and collect them when they are completed.
No previous experience for either position is required as all those hired by the Beacon will be trained by staff members.
For more information about the to AARP funded positions at the Beacon of HOPE, call 283-5123.