May 17, 2010

Hello Oyster-Adams Community!

JOB OPENING WITH OCC BOARD

OCC is in search of a dynamic, organized and enthusiastic Business Manager. The Business Manager is to manage the day to day operations of the organization. This is a part-time position only and pay is $20/hour. We are looking for someone who will cultivate a strong partnership with the school community and board. Will work closely with all standing and ad hoc committees of the Board.

Some of the duties include but not limited to:

Work closely with the board, especially the treasurers to make sure the daily tasks of financial matters are carried out.
Will be the liaison between the community and the board.
Will pickup mail daily and respond as needed.
Make trip to the bank for deposits.
Financial data entry into PTO Manager.
Communicate closely with the teachers.
Work with accountant for monthly reconciliation of accounts.
Advocate for the school and community.
Work closely with coordinators of OCC-Sponsored events to ensure that event preparation is going well.

Qualifications:

Good leadership, fundraising, partnership development and financial management.
Have had success in acquiring agency support through successful grant applications and general fund raising.
Have strong and effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be Microsoft Office proficient, i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Able to work in a stressful situation and feel very comfortable multi-tasking.

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to: alvaradojay@gmail.com by May 28, 2010.

Fiesta: My family and I had a wonderful time at Fiesta! The food was wonderful, the games were fun and everyone seemed to be enjoying everything. A great big THANK YOU to Tomora Redman and her volunteers who worked so hard to make this a fun and memorable event! Mr. Gore and the water hose were the perfect way to end the day. Can't wait until next year!

OCC Election News: I have had only 1 response to the openings on the OCC board for next year. Please consider running for the OCC board, we are in need of help. Positions that are open for SY 2010-11 are: Co-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and At-Large members. Let me know if you are interested. Help move our Primary and Intermediate campuses forward. There is nothing else more important than being involved in the process of helping our school. If no one responds, there will be no committee.
http://oysterbilingual.devis.com/Programs/OCC/

OCC Board Meeting: The next board meeting is May 18. Our final community meeting for the school year is May 26, 201.

If you need to be in touch with me: email - alvaradojay@gmail.com or home phone: 202-582-1142.

Thanks,
Jackie Alvarado
OCC Co-Chair