Sand Hills Community Center Program Coordinator

Job Description

Karen Brown, a former professional ballerina, artistic director, current university professor and founder of En Pointe Plus (EPPSM) Dance Mastery Institute (www.karenbrowndancemastery. com) is looking for a highly organized and productive Program

Here’s the situation…

Coordinator for the 6th Annual Sand Hills Summer Youth Program. Week 1 runs June 12 - June 16, 2023 and Week 2 runs June 26, 2023 - June 30, 2023. Must have strong office and communication skills.

I require a go-getter who is equally capable of administrative work, running errands and assisting with sessions and workshops for middle school students.

I’m looking for a driven and ambitious individual.

So, if you are…

• A fast learner, impeccably organized, incredibly productive

• Results-oriented and punctual

• A great communicator, both written and verbal

• A sponge when it comes to learning

• Positive and personally powerful with a valid driver’s license

You’ll be able to manage the following responsibilities which include but are not limited to:

• Answering phones, answering daily emails, purchasing program supplies, electronic filing, scanning, drafting letters, managing databases, assisting with scheduling, and limited bookkeeping.

• Extensive experience with research on the Internet, use of Mac, or PC

• Competent in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

• comprise and send out daily schedule to all participants and post schedule at the Program site

• communicate with parents

• organize and coordinate field trip transportation with Board of Education sponsors

• Send thank you letters and mail prizes to online winners

• Create Certificates of Appreciation

• Coordinate with the program site manager and all vendors, guests and reporters around the culminating events on Friday 6/16 and 6/30/2023.

Assistance with dance training workshops:

• Set up the studio for daily practice.

• Manage participant Check in and Check out.

• Maintain and update the “In Case of Emergency” File

• Schedule the Adult volunteers (2 each day)

• Review participants homework assignments

Must have access to the Internet, your own computer, and a cell phone.

How to apply:

1) In a cover letter, explain your past experiences that make you the right person for this job. You have one page, single spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman font, to make your case.

2) Include a 1-page resume.

3) Email your two-page total submission to enpointeplus@gmail.com with the subject title:

“Personal Administrative Assistant”

Compensation:

Starting rate $15 per hour. $20 per hour during the weeks of the program. References are required.

Thank you for your interest!

--Sincerely,

Karen Brown, Founder, En Pointe Plus Dance Mastery Institute

Washington Quilt set for permanent display

A permanent display case for the Washington Quilt was has been installed at Augusta University’s Reese Library. The quilt honors local educators Drs. Justine and Isaiah “Ike” Washington for whom Washington Hall is named. The Augusta University Libraries would like to thank Nancy Glaser and the Augusta Museum of History for the construction and installation of the case, and thanks the library staff members (Thomas Weeks, Courtney Berge, Melissa Johnson, Katlyn Tuten) and the IT students (Jamie Navarro and Sam Allen) that helped move the case safely from the parking lot and into the library. The Washington Quilt can be viewed during the library’s normal operating hours. For more information on the quilt checkout process and procedures, please contact Special Collections Librarian Courtney Berge at 706-7371475 or cberge@augusta.edu.

Augusta on Display

Augusta, is hosting its second annual Augusta on Display community engagement forum for citizens to learn about the services offered by the city and give feedback on the municipality’s proposed budget.

BACKGROUND: During the three-hour trade show style event, the public will have a chance to meet their elected officials, have one-on-one conversations with representatives from city departments, and share their opinions on how the city should spend tax dollars. Additionally, there will be bouncing houses for children, health screenings, family-friendly entertainment, and attendees will have the opportunity to tour a variety of government vehicles.

WHEN: June 3, 2023, from 9am-12pm

WHERE: Julian Smith Casino, 2200 Broad Street.

Richmond County School System to host summer job fair

AUGUSTA

The Richmond County School System (RCSS) will host a summer career fair to recruit employees for open positions on Saturday, June 10. Recruiters and hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews and discuss open positions.

“We are looking for some talented and dedicated individuals to join our high-performing workforce to support the educational offerings and resources needed to educate more than 30,000 students. Our employees are eligible for excellent benefits, and we offer professional development and a collaborative work environment,” says Dr. Cecil Clark, Richmond County School System Chief Human Resources Officer.

The job fair will be held in the Westside High School gymnasium, 1002 Patriots Way, from 9 a.m. –12 p.m.

The next Walk-In Wednesday job fair will be held on July 12 at 864 Broad St., from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To view the complete list of openings, visit our website at rcboe.info/Work4RCSS.

RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Bond Issue Program

PROPOSAL NUM.: B-21-026-4050.2

PROJECT NAME: Blythe Elementary School Roofing Replacement

County Board Of Education Of Richmond County Invitation To Bid

Sealed proposals from Contractors will be received for the B-21-026-4050.2 – Blythe Elementary School Roofing Replacement by the County Board of Education of Richmond County at the address below until 3:00 PM local time, June 27, 2023. This will be a public bid opening, read aloud in the Richmond County Board of Education Conference Room located at 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. 30901. No extension of the bidding period will be made.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held June 13, 2023 @ 10:00 AM local time in the Media Center Conference Room, Blythe Elementary School, 290 Church Street, Blythe, GA 30805.

Drawings and project manual on this work may be examined at the Department of Maintenance and Facilities, Richmond County Board of Education, 2956 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta, Georgia 30906.

Bidding documents may be obtained at the Office of the Architect: 2KM Architects, Inc., 529 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Applications for documents together with refundable deposit of $125.00 set should be filed promptly with the Architect. Bidding material will be forwarded (shipping charges collect) as soon as possible. The full amount of deposit for one set will be refunded to each prime contractor who submits a bona fide bid upon return of such set in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bids. All other deposits will be refunded with deductions approximating cost of reproduction of documents upon return of same in good condition within 10 days after date of opening bid.

Contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 35 days after time has been called on the date of opening.

Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. Personal checks, certified checks, letters of credit, etc., are not acceptable. The successful bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price.

In accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, and the General Wage Determination’s available from the DOL for Richmond County (www.wdol.gov), the Contractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. The highest rate between the two (Federal and State) for each job classification shall be considered the prevailing wage.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.

To promote local participation, a database of Sub-contractors, Suppliers, and Vendors has been developed by the Program Manager, GMK Associates. Contact Jeanine Usry with GMK Associates at (706) 826-1297 for location to review and obtain this database.

Bids shall be submitted and addressed to:

Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw County Board of Education of Richmond County Administrative Office 864 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 c/o: Mr. Bobby Smith, CPA