Current Employment Opportunities

Member Relations/Office Coordinator

To apply to join the COMO Team, qualified candidates may submit their resume to employment@thecomo.org.

This part-time (20hrs/wk) year round position calls for a highly organized and enthusiastic team player who enjoys a fast-paced multi-faceted environment interfacing with customers. This role typically serves as the first line of contact between the organization and its customers. The Member Relations/Office Coordinator works under the supervision of the Chief Operations Director. The schedule is M-F 9am-1pm, with additional office hours as needed.

Essential Functions

• Serve as ambassador for the Stonington Community Center, assisting members with registrations, memberships, and communication of events and benefits. 

• Assist in the management of front desk operations, to include: invoices; registration; daily deposits; basic bookkeeping, filing, inventory and basic customer service responsibilities.

• Process registrations and payments, working within Daxko, the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

• Process accounts receivable in Quickbooks.

• Maintain a filing system.

• Assemble deposits.

• Maintain inventory of supplies; identify cost saving measures.

• Manage tuition billing.

• Manage collections of overdue accounts; track actions; Record payments.

• Embrace the COMO mission and effectively represent the mission to all existing and potential stakeholders.

• Recognize and perform other related duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned.

Benefits

- 20% Thrift Shop Discount

- 12 paid Holidays

- Ability to purchase supplemental insurance

Qualifications

Education: A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a related field or related specialty training; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ Quickbooks experience and successfully working in an office customer service environment; Daxko CRM experience preferred.

In addition to these basic educational and experience requirements the following competencies and skills are necessary to perform this job successfully:

• Personable nature with the ability to develop strong professional relationships and positive rapport with all constituents.

• Proficiency with the use of a computer including Microsoft office word, excel, power point, publisher, as well as credit card machines.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, meeting commitments.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail in all writing.

• Ability to prioritize work activities.

• Adapts to changes in the work environment easily, consistently follows instructions and responds to management direction.

• Must dress appropriately for the workplace to promote a consistently professional image with expected frequent public contact.

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license with own transportation.

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is not a contract of employment.

Part-Time Teacher (Substitute Position)

To apply to join the COMO Team, qualified candidates may submit their resume to employment@thecomo.org.

Part-time before and after school child care staff, under the supervision of the Head Teacher, is responsible for implementing curriculum and programs in the child care program in accordance with the guidelines set forth by The State of CT Dept. of Public Health. Competitive pay. Year round hours available.

Key Roles (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Program Development
Assist in implementing the curriculum and activities that support youth development and are in accordance with the State of CT, Dept. of Public Health regulation for school age group.
•    Work in conjunction with Head Teacher to provide and implement daily programs and activities.
•  Assist in the implantation of day-to-day curriculum and activities in the assigned areas.
•  Encourage children to participate in a variety of program activities. 
•    Provide guidance and role modeling for children to assist them in making appropriate choices.
•    Complete any other duties as assigned by the Head Teacher or Education Director

Safety and Security
•    Help maintain a workspace that is clean and safe.
•   Help establish a program setting that ensures the health and safety of all the children.
•  Help children keep their area neat and clean.

•    Help keep accurate attendance forms for children in the program.
•   Is aware of the location of all the children assigned to your activity area at all times.
•  Assure that children are signed in and out by parent/guardian.
•  Check IDs of pick-up people as necessary.
•    Report all incidents and problems to the Head Teacher.
•  Properly handle accident and incident reports.

Supervision and Implementation of Program
•    Help set up activities every day at the interest centers according to curriculum.
•  Make sure that supplies are available and organized for children’s use.
•    Be aware of adult to child ratios.
•    Assure that any written communication with parents is approved by the Education Director. 

Additional Responsibilities:
•    If over 21 years of age with a Public Service license, may be required to drive the Como van for children’s functions.
•    Attend and contribute to all scheduled staff meetings.
•    Complete and minimum of 1% of total number of hours worked per year for professional development.
•    Obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications.
•    May be asked to participate in special programs and/or events (i.e. Family Nights, field trips, parent workshops, organization-wide activities, etc.)
•    Complete staff orientation
•    Adhere to dress code. 

Job Requirements:
•    Must be 16 years of age.
•    Experience working with children desired.
•    Strong oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to work with other adult in a group setting.
•    Be aware of individual children’s needs, i.e., limitations, allergies, medications.
•    Have a current physical (current is no more than 1year old), be willing to have TB test, and be fingerprinted along with background check.
•    Have transportation and be willing to travel to another school site.

Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employee in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives require of employees assigned to this job.

The COMO is actively looking for instructors in all areas - from art, pottery and technology to dance, fitness and sports! Qualified candidates are required to complete the COMO Employment Application, with the option of including a resume in addition to the application and submit to employment@thecomo.org.