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Jobs - St. Petersburg / TyRon Lewis Gym

Fitness Gym Trainer

The Fitness Gym Trainer will, under the supervision of the nonprofit African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) Fitness and Wellness Program Manager, will provide, develop and improve fitness services to develop the nonprofit All People's TyRon Lewis Community Gym and Wellness Center as dynamic community resource to positively impact the individual and collective health of the African community.

Summary of Duties and Qualifications:

  • Certified in personal or group fitness training, nutrition and CPR.
  • Conduct group fitness classes. Instruct and coach individuals and groups in proper exercise and fitness.
  • Assess physical fitness levels of members and help them set and reach their fitness goals.
  • Increase and retain gym membership and wellness program participation.
  • Carry out general gym staffing duties including intake of new and renewing members, equipment cleaning and maintenance.
  • Provide information and resources to gym members and groups on nutrition, weight control, exercise and healthy lifestyles, with information specific to the African community.
  • Implement and develop fitness and wellness programs to improve the health of the African community, with a special focus on women, seniors and youth.
  • Carry out promotional work including: Community networking and outreach, distribution of literature, phone calls, internet promotions
    "Healthy Connections" monthly newsletter articles
  • Excellent knowledge of fitness, gym equipment, health, nutrition, and other related disciplines.
  • At least two years related experience in management, marketing and/or fitness, education or health-related field.

To Apply:

Download the complete job description here.
All applicants will be required to complete an APEDF employment application, available online at www.APEDF.org/jobs or at the APEDF office, 1245 18th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705. For more information, call 727-821-2437 or email careers@apedf.org.

Personal Trainers, Fitness Coaches Needed

Looking for professional fitness coaches and personal trainers who want to advance their own personal training/boot camp business within our 1200 sq ft fitness center, located near downtown St. Petersburg, FL.

Grow your fitness business at our location -- we have top of the line fitness equipment and several private rooms for your training clients. Bring all your clients to our location and pay a small renter's fee. Commission paid for training any of our gym members.

If you are seriously interested, please contact Ona at 727-821-2437 to see if you're a great fit

Oakland Uhuru Furniture

Marketing Coordinator

Definition:

Under the supervision of the Uhuru Furniture Store Manager, plans, directs and coordinates the marketing for donations and shoppers and builds and maintains the organization's supporter base in the community by performing the duties personally or through a marketing team.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks:

Meets regularly and works closely with Promotions Coordinator to develop marketing strategies. Participates in the UFC promotions team.

Develops and executes short and long term marketing strategies, plans and programs to yield high quality furniture donations goals set by APEDF and market the store to the Oakland/Bay Area community to ensure growth of the organization's fundraising capacity.

Develops marketing materials that promote UFC in the context of the APEDF mission and national and local programs.

Builds and develops relationships with potentially supportive businesses, estate liquidators, sectors and community members to ensure ongoing donation referrals, develop regular donors and bring in high quality, large quantity and inventory donations.

Incorporates base strategy and seasonal campaigns established by APEDF into the marketing plans and builds on relationships with existing supporters.

Designs, develops and promotes volunteer opportunities for the marketing work. Coordinates volunteer sign-ups, follow up, development, training and acknowledgement.

Develops and carries out a supporter and donor appreciation program and initiates our supporter participation program. Coordinates phone calls to thank people for their support and to encourage their active participation in promoting Uhuru Furniture among their contacts, set up speaking opportunities at their church, community group etc.. Speaks to groups about APEDF and Uhuru Furniture.

Coordinates various administration tasks including data entry and record keeping; oversees copywriting, design, layout and production of promotional materials.; expands and maintains supporter database and email list.

Supervises other employees and volunteers in the marketing team and analyze the results from their work, Coordinate staffing for marketing projects and Marketing events.

Prepares marketing activity reports; analyzes incoming donations in order to inform committee of strengths and weaknesses in the marketing work; reports to the steering committee bi-weekly.

Knowledge, Skills and other Characteristics:

  • Agreement with the mission statement and policies of APEDF
  • Must be organized, punctual, reliable and honest
  • Knowledge of telephone operations and call handling procedures
  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of customer service
  • Knowledge of Uhuru Movement programs and institutions. Passionate about social justice and economic development for the African community.
  • Skill in developing a positive attitude for visitors to APEDF institutions
  • Skill in oral communication and effective interpersonal relationships in one-on-one and group situations
  • Skill in negotiating and administering contracts.
  • Skill in written communications for technical purposes.
  • Skill in use of computer and software programs including but not limited to Word, Excel. Graphics programs a plus. HTML skills or Dreamweaver skills (or aptitude and willingness to learn)
  • Have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
  • Have cell phone for communication as needed
  • Social media skills; and willingness to learn new skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Skill in keeping good record of work accomplished

Physical Requirements: Requires physical activity, walking and ability to go up and down stairs. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs if necessary.

Qualifications: High School diploma plus two years of marketing and or promotions experience. Must have the ability to interact with people in person, on the phone and over computer. Possess writing skills and be able to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Abode Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Photo Shop is helpful.

Salary:

$10/hr

Promotions Coordinator

Definition:

Under the supervision of the Uhuru Furniture Store Manager you will coordinate the promotional campaigns including social media, print materials distribution, blog postings, through the distribution of print materials, internet, social media, supporter appreciation and development, production of html emails more.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Tasks:

Coordinate the use of social media to promote the nonprofit, foster brand awareness and improve customer service. Create content that attracts attention and encourages readers to share it with their social networks. Coordinate social media promotion of all Uhuru Furniture activities.

Oversee the distribution of print materials including posters in store windows, door hangers to residents throughout the Bay Area, and club cards to attendees at festivals. Coordinate groups of volunteers for four-hour shifts on Saturdays, Sundays and on some weekdays. This includes travel to the sites. Coordinate booths and volunteers doing club card distribution. Coordinate the preparation of materials needed for the shifts. Record the results of the work.

Oversee the daily photographing and posting of photos of furniture on the blog. Coordinate the design and production of our weekly html emails that inform our supporters of sales, events, and successes of APEDF.

Coordinate and develop a team of volunteers to participate on the promotions team.

Participate on the store steering committee and report to the store manager.

Go through sales training in order to participate on the sales floor.

Work with the Marketing Coordinator to develop a supporter and donor appreciation program and initiate our supporter participation program. Coordinate phone calls to thank people for their support and to encourage their active participation in promoting Uhuru Furniture among their contacts such as speaking opportunities at their churches, community groups, etc, as well as encouraging attendance at our events, including the 25th anniversary banquet. Speak to groups about APEDF and Uhuru Furniture.

Coordinate various administration tasks including data entry and record keeping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

  • Agreement with the mission statement and policies of APEDF
  • Must be organized, punctual, reliable and honest
  • Knowledge of telephone operations and call handling procedures
  • Knowledge of the principles and concepts of customer service
  • Knowledge of Uhuru Movement programs and institutions. Passionate about social justice and economic development for the African community
  • Skill in developing a positive attitude for visitors to APEDF institutions.
  • Skill in oral communication and effective interpersonal relationships in one-on-one and group situations
  • Skill in negotiating and administering contracts.
  • Skill in written communications for technical purposes.
  • Skill in use of computer and software programs including but not limited to Word, Excel. Graphics programs a plus. HTML skills or Dreamweaver skills (or aptitude and willingness to learn)
  • Be fit enough to participate in distribution of marketing materials which involves stairs, walking and several hours on your feet at a time.
  • Have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and vehicle insurance
  • Have cell phone for communication as needed.
  • Social media skills; and wiliness to learn new skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Skill in keeping good record of work accomplished

Physical Requirements: Requires physical activity, walking and ability to go up and down stairs. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs if necessary.

Qualifications: High School diploma plus two years of promotions experience. Must have the ability to interact with people in person, on the phone and over computer. Possess writing skills and be able to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Photo Shop is helpful.

Salary:

$10/hr

Jobs - Philadelphia Uhuru Furniture

POSITION TITLE: Outreach Coordinator

Overview:

The African People's Education and Defense Fund (www.apedf.org) needs your skills and talents to coordinate the outreach teams in one of its dynamic institutions - Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles in Philadelphia, PA. Be part of the team making lasting changes to impact on the health, education, human rights and future of the African community. Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles is an eco-friendly, used furniture and collectibles store, selling good quality items at reasonable prices and is an important economic development institution of APEDF.

Under the direct supervision of the Marketing Coordinator, you will coordinate teams of volunteers going out to poster, door hang and hand out leaflets. This promotes Uhuru Furniture, resulting in donations, shoppers and volunteers. As the outreach coordinator you will be in direct contact with the volunteers on outreach shifts. You have the special responsibility of winning volunteers to a deeper understanding of the mission and programs of APEDF.

Tasks:

  • Organize a monthly calendar of outreach opportunities – outdoor events and tabling, postering and organized door flyering
  • Lead volunteers on outreach assignments – including flyering events, hanging door flyers and postering
  • 1-2 regular poster routes weekly
  • Assist marketing coordinator with volunteer follow up and staffing of outreach opportunities in order to meet goals
  • Lead tabling at events
  • Assemble outreach materials and packets
  • Lead brief outreach trainings for new volunteers
  • Create and post internet ads to recruit outreach volunteers
  • Provide an overview about the non-profit mission and programs to the volunteers at the beginning of every shift
  • Attend weekly marketing meetings and give a report

Qualifications:

  • A strong passion for the APEDF mission (www.apedf.org), social justice and economic development for the African community
  • Knowledgeable about Uhuru Movement programs and institutions.
  • Be organized, punctual reliable and honest
  • Skill in oral communications in both one-on-one and group situations
  • Skill in coordinating volunteers
  • Have reliable and consistent cell phone for communication as needed

Commitment:

This is an unpaid internship with a commitment of a minimum of 6 months, 15-20 hours per week. Weekend hours are required.

To apply:

Email your resume to philly.promotions@apedf.org. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 24 hrs, please follow up by calling 215-546-1485.



Driver / Lifter

General Description

Summer position - can lead to permanent position

Uhuru Furniture is looking for an experienced driver to pick up furniture donations all over Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Work with a partner and non-profit team to raise resources for the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) - www.apedf.org. We are looking for a careful and professional driver who is capable of moving furniture out of homes and up/down flights of stairs. The position is 2nd driver and will require some driving shift and some navigational shifts. Candidate must bring enthusiasm and respect for the APEDF Mission: APEDF strives to develop and institutionalize programs to defend the human and civil rights of the African community and address the grave disparities in education, health, health care and economic development of the African community.

This is hard work. Job requires moving furniture all day every day and working flexibly to ensure we collect as many resources as possible for the non-profit. Good communication skills are a must. We are looking for skill, efficiency and a team player. Position is for up to 5 days per week.

Summary

  • Drive a 16' box truck
  • Keep on time with an active pick-up schedule
  • Pick-up furniture from donor's homes, offices and other locations
  • Maintain professional donor relations
  • Incorporate furniture into store display
  • Morning store set-up

Qualifications

  • Valid PA DL (no CDL required)
  • Clean driving record
  • 1+ year(s) professional driving experience
  • Furniture moving experience a plus
  • Sunday work required
  • Knowledge of the Philadelphia area
  • Prepared for hard work

» Download the APEDF Employment Application (PDF 504KB) or please come down and fill out an application (resumes also accepted):

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles
1220 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-546-9617

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