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This project-based opportunity is ideal for someone affiliated with the military community (spouse, family member, or supporter) who enjoys community engagement, event hosting, and making meaningful connections. Backed by top investors and VCs, we're making childcare accessible to all families by connecting families, caregivers, employers, and governments to offer benefits programs that meet ever-evolving family needs.

About Upwards:Upwards (<a href="https://upwards.com/" rel="nofollow">upwards.com</a>) is a fast-growing Los Angeles-based startup transforming childcare in the United States. Backed by top investors and VCs, we're making childcare accessible to all families by connecting families, caregivers, employers, and governments to offer benefits programs that meet ever-evolving family needs.It is our mission to solve care for good.About the Contractor Role:We are seeking Independent Contractors to support event engagement activities on a short-term basis (2–3 months, with potential for extension). This project-based opportunity is ideal for someone affiliated with the military community (spouse, family member, or supporter) who enjoys community engagement, event hosting, and making meaningful connections.  We are specifically looking for contractors in Ohio, Southern New Mexico, Central Illinois, and Minnesota.The contractor will collaborate with our Military Events Marketing Manager and represent our program at local and regional events aimed at families with children ages 0–12.This is a flexible, 1099 contract role. Contractors manage their own schedules and work independently to fulfill project responsibilities, with support and coordination from our team as needed. Scope of Work<ul><li>Plan, coordinate, and host events designed for families with young children.</li><li>Share information about Upwards' childcare program at community events. </li><li>Leverage strong networking skills to engage families and increase program awareness.</li><li>Use personal experiences as a military spouse or family member to foster meaningful community connections.</li><li>Attend military-affiliated events such as weekend briefings, Yellow Ribbon ceremonies, and family days.</li><li>Coordinate with the Event Marketing Manager to identify and attend events in your region.</li><li> Communicate program benefits, including how to register for covered care and where to access resources to event attendees.</li><li>Track and report key event metrics, including estimated soldier attendance, the number of soldiers with children and qualified sign-ups based on event size and type.</li></ul>Contractor Qualifications:<ul><li>Ability to plan and execute events, manage schedules, coordinate logistics, and ensure smooth event operations. Reliable and adaptable to shifting schedules or event needs.</li><li>Confidence in speaking to groups of various sizes, from intimate gatherings to large military briefings. Strong ability to clearly present information, engage an audience, and answer questions effectively</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and manage events.  </li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Must reside in one of the following areas: Ohio, Southern New Mexico, Central Illinois, Minnesota</li><li>Must be able and willing to travel, including day trips and weekends.</li><li>Must be available for weekend events as needed.</li><li>Must have a personal laptop and reliable internet connection.</li><li>Must be flexible and responsive to event-related scheduling needs.</li></ul>Preferred (Not Required): <ul><li>Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (especially valuable in certain states)</li><li>Reside within 50 miles of a military base.</li></ul>Next Steps:<ul><li>Interview</li></ul>Compensation and Term: Rate: $30 per hourTerm: ~2 to 3 Months, project-based (with potential for extension based on event needs and geographic demands.)

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Event Engagement Coordinator - Contract Role

Calendar Management

Childcare

Contract Management

English Language

Event Management

Event Marketing

Laptop PC

Logistics

Metrics

Military

Multilingual

Organizational Skills

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Schedule Development

Spanish Language

Startup

Willing to Travel

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About this Role: Responsible for managing all aspects of development with donors, events, and external marketing including maintaining positive relationships with customers, donors, and stakeholders to expand and assist with diversification of resources. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.

FamilyCore understands that strong families are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. Through the mission of "instilling hope by creating the right balance of resources and care to foster and equip healthy productive children and families," our 90 dedicated employees are committed to the investment of strengthening families with the tools and ties to succeed.Our team works with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education, and other support services for families in need. FamilyCore, a private, non-profit, nationally accredited social service agency with over 120 years of service, takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of the family.Be a part of this goal by joining the FamilyCore Team!Benefits for Part-Time Employees:<ul><li>11 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday</li><li>Additional Paid Leave for All Workers Act Leave (For Full-time and Part-time Employees)</li><li>Culture supporting Work/Life Balance</li><li>401k Plan (3% Employer Contribution After Vested - PT Hours must meet eligibility requirements)</li></ul>About this Role: Responsible for managing all aspects of development with donors, events, and external marketing including maintaining positive relationships with customers, donors, and stakeholders to expand and assist with diversification of resources. Provide donor revenue and marketing development through donor cultivation, special events, and external networking and promotion of FamilyCore programs. Promote the culture and competencies of Leaders Grow Leaders; Leaders Get Measurable Results and Leaders Shape FamilyCore Culture.These competencies are:  Leaders Grow Leaders <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Talent recruitment, retention</li><li style="line-height:normal">Succession Planning</li><li style="line-height:normal">Mentoring</li><li style="line-height:normal">Professionalism, Communicates effectively and stays current with technology</li></ul>Leaders Get Measurable Results <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Innovation- New programming, new funding sources, new partnerships or collaborations</li><li style="line-height:normal">Operational Excellence- Program Management, Program Delivery, Contractual Obligations, Council on Accreditation, Medicaid, and other regulatory contracts.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Customer Excellence and Satisfaction- responses, management and participation</li></ul>Leaders Shape FamilyCore Culture <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Transformation that crosses total FamilyCore impacts</li><li style="line-height:normal">Collaboration that impacts FamilyCore</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ambassador internal and external to FamilyCore, marketing all services.</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, implement, and lead the Annual Development Plan, including special events, direct mail, planned giving, and personal contact with foundations and corporations.</li><li>Write, design, and prepare all materials for fund-raising efforts, including but not limited to, campaign solicitation letters, lists of donors' and prospects, financial status reports, and recognition and acknowledgement of contributors.</li><li>Market FamilyCore needs and seeks appropriate funding support through a variety of sources. Contracts with business and community groups for special project(s) donations and contributions. Educate the community and promotion of services and status of efforts on a broad scale through multimedia coverage, various marketing projects and being a visible community representative.</li><li>Prepare and implement full event cycle (strategy, budgeting, record keeping, sponsorship solicitation and development, close out, and evaluation) for major events such as, but not limited to, Golf Outing, and Frosty 5k.</li><li>Recruit and screen volunteers for various FamilyCore programs. Assist the Human Resources Director with data entry, compliance mechanisms, filing and benefit upkeep, orientation preparation, and various duties of moderate difficulty.</li><li>Oversee the development and maintenance of procedures and distribution of quality documentation that complies with the requirements of charity laws, accreditation, licensing, and contracts.</li><li>Collaborate and contribute to team and FamilyCore quality improvement and evaluation activities.</li><li>Adhere to standards adopted through Council on Accreditation.</li><li>Ability to organize and maintain data and confidential information.</li><li>Develop and maintain working relationships with all internal and external clients.</li><li>Ensure safety protocols and policies are practiced at all times.</li><li>Assume responsibility for professional development and cultural competency</li><li>*Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Requirements:Education and Experience:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business, marketing, or related area required.</li><li style="line-height:normal">4-6 years related experience required. Substitution allowed for some college and/or equivalent experience.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Customer relations, donor relations, or sales experience required.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Supervisory experience preferred.</li></ul>Competency:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to plan, budget, and organize in a management capacity.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Collaborate and contribute to team and FamilyCore quality improvement and evaluation activities.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Oversee the development and maintenance of procedures and distribution of quality documentation that complies with the requirements of accreditation, licensing, and contracts. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Promote and demonstrate commitment to FamilyCore's mission, vision and values.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Strong skill in the areas of fiscal, personnel, and administrative management.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Highly responsive to client and staff needs with respect to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Excellent communication and planning skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to analyze, process, organize, present and maintain data and confidential information.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Working knowledge of fundraising software and marketing awareness.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to establish and maintain a client focus.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with clients.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Utilize time tracking software and all other software required to fulfill duties.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Safe, reliable personal vehicle, to be used for FamilyCore business.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must possess valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing and proof of valid vehicle insurance.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must pass required background check with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).</li><li style="line-height:normal">Must pass background checks with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Health Care Worker Registry, and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services OIG Provider Sanctions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to be sensitive and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences of all people regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, or background.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Successfully complete FamilyCore training as required.</li></ul>Physical:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Frequently move about the office environment, including walking or standing as needed to complete job duties.</li><li style="line-height:normal"> Regular use of hands and fingers to type, handle documents, or operate office technology.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a multi-line phone, computer (single or dual monitors), printer, copier, and fax machine.</li><li style="line-height:normal"> Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally stoop, bend, or reach overhead during routine office tasks.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds that are part of typical office operations.</li><li style="line-height:normal"> Perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul>Work Environment: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Work occurs in and out of an office environment. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">May be subject to noise, distraction, and interruptions. May be subject to difficult client interactions that involve behavioral and/or emotional challenges.</li></ul>FamilyCore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*Clarification for 'Other duties as assigned': This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Note: Applicable law does not allow FamilyCore to hire/employ persons that have been declared a sexually dangerous person or that have been convicted of certain crimes. (See, e.g. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.10 et seq. for further detail).

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Manager of Special Events - Part Time Role

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Budgeting

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Child and Youth Services

Communication Skills

Community and Social Services

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Copying Machines

Customer Relations

Customer Satisfaction

Customer Support/Service

Data Entry

Develop and Maintain Customers

Direct Mail

Documentation

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Donor Relations

Driver's License

Employee Retention

Fast Food

Fax Machines

Financial Reporting

Funding

Fundraising

Healthcare

Human Resources

Insurance

Interpersonal Skills

Licensing

Marketing

Medicaid

Mentoring

Multimedia

Nonprofit

Office Equipment

People Management

Printers

Problem Solving Skills

Procedure Development

Process Analysis

Project/Program Management

Promotional Programs

Public Health

Quality Management

Record Keeping

Regulations

Resolve Customer Issues

Safety Process

Sales

Social Work

Staff Requirements

Succession Planning

Team Player

Time Tracking

Training/Teaching

Vendor/Supplier Selection

Talent Acquisition

The Game Nights are live-hosted in person events best suited for persons with experience in live production and performance. RezEvents and Leaderboard Games is now hiring Game Night Event Hosts / Emcee for in person game night events!

RezEvents and Leaderboard Games is now hiring Game Night Event Hosts / Emcee for in person game night events! This is a fun, flexible gig that is perfect for a motivated event host, actor, comedian or personable performer.Do you enjoy game nights? Fun Personalities encouraged to apply!About the Gig:RezEvents and Leaderboard Games team of Game Night Hosts are ready to entertain any party. The Game Night Event Host is responsible for leading a fun game night for groups. Currently, we are looking to hire Trivia Game Night and BINGO Game Night hosts to our crew.Events are held at various food & beverage venues in the region. Our goal is to entertain the guests and help build a great community of players. The Game Nights are live-hosted in person events best suited for persons with experience in live production and performance.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Operate Trivia or BINGO web application to manage game play (training provided)</li></ul><ul><li>Connect laptop computer to venue’s Audio/Video for in-person game nights</li></ul><ul><li>Make Announcements over P/A system to welcome players and run game</li></ul><ul><li>Simultaneously conduct game while entertaining guests</li></ul><ul><li>Provide post-event wrap-up to the RezEvents home-base</li></ul><ul><li>Be a great Ambassador for the RezEvents team</li></ul>Job Type: ContractSalary: $75 per eventPhysical setting:<ul><li>Restaurant, Brewery, or Bar location.</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Game Night Events occur weekly at locations</li></ul><ul><li>Weekday Evening events are most common</li></ul><ul><li>Events typically last ~2-2.5 hours</li></ul><ul><li>Substitute Host positions available as well (On Call Host)</li></ul>Supplemental pay types:<ul><li>Varies per location</li></ul>About RezEvents:RezEvents makes events easy and fun! Our Interactive Game Nights are great for groups of any size. RezEvents offers a variety of virtual & in-person events to entertain and engage your group.RezEvents is excited to offer Leaderboard Games - Trivia and BINGO Game Nights! Providing interactive, live-hosted entertainment for restaurants, bars, and breweries across the US.—RequirementsRequirements:<ul><li>Must have reliable laptop computer to run the game with the following requirements:</li></ul><ul><li>HDMI connection port or adapter for Video</li></ul><ul><li>Bluetooth for Audio</li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience with Audio & Video equipment is preferred</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul><li>Must be 21+</li></ul><ul><li>Have reliable transportation</li></ul>BenefitsJob Type: ContractBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Tips</li></ul>

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