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Openings
Click here to learn more about how to work for a dynamic and fast-paced organization
here at SVEF. SVEF is the leading education foundation serving students, families and teachers in
Silicon Valley within 19 school districts.
Career Opportunities
Title: Computer Systems Analyst
Essential Duties:
- Work under the supervision of Director to analyze the organization’s computer system requirements, procedures, and problems to design and develop integrated information systems for the organization;
- review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to diagnose and rectify both hardware and software problems;
- configure and customize system hardware, software and network for the organization.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science is required.
Note:No experience is required.
Contact:
René D. Ramirez
Director
Silicon Valley Education Foundation
(408) 790-9494 Office
(408) 213-0560 Fax
Rene@svefoundation.org
SVEFoundation.org
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Internship Opportunities
Title: Education Team Intern
Salary: Internship - Unpaid
Job Description:
Job Description - Interns with the Education Department support the daily and weekly operations of the team that is responsible for educational programming and events. Duties will include assistance with our website, data entry, research projects, press releases (quarterly), event management, recording/filing, invoice processing, creative thinking for special projects including newsletter design.
Minimum Qualifications
- Senior year at an accredited university/college
- Work a minimum of 5 hours/week - schedule is flexible
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to do thoughtful, in depth research into specific areas - competence using computer and the Internet is required
- Excellent phone and speaking skills
Send resume to:
Dr. Lisa Gonzales
Vice President of Education
1400 Parkmoor Avenue #200
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 790-9451 Office
(408) 213-0560 Fax
Lisa@svefoundation.org
www.SVEFoundation.org
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Title: Family Partner Intern
Salary: Unpaid
Job Description:
Interns work with Family Partners to assist families with children prenatal through five
years of age in the San Jose Unified or Franklin McKinley school districts of San Jose.
Family Partners work directly with families to remove barriers outside of the classroom that
affect a child’s academic success in the classroom. Interns will work with a Family
Partner on a weekly basis to experience duties such as: contacting service providers, home
visitations, developing family success plans, data entry, and following up on referral sources.
Interns must be culturally competent and sensitive to work with the diversity of our
clients. Our client population includes families from the court system, social services,
preschools and the surrounding community. Interns must be able to work in a fast-paced,
professional and multi-ethnic workplace.
Essential Duties
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with diverse community members
- Build and coordinate comprehensive child development plans with Family Partner
- Assist in identification of the needs of the child and family
- Assist scheduling and facilitating necessary appointments with family
- Develop relationships with service providers and learn processes in obtaining their
services
- Data collection and evaluation of family progress, success and service delivery
- Assist in marketing SVEF’s services to the outside community through the
website and community events
Minimum Qualifications
- Junior or Senior status, currently enrolled part/ full-time in BA/BS program
- Work minimum of 8-10 hours a week
- Social Science major preferred but not required
- Fingerprinting and background check, as required for those working with
children
- Spanish, Vietnamese, or Khmer speaking preferred but not required
Send resume to:
Beatriz Ramos
Program Coordinator FM
Silicon Valley Education Foundation
(408) 790-9420 Office
Beatriz@SVEFoundation.org
www.SVEFoundation.org
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Whether you are looking to “give back” to the community, are passionate
about a certain area, or looking to develop a particular skill, your time and effort is welcome
at SVEF. There are several opportunities with SVEF that will address your needs and that will
benefit the families and children we serve.
Volunteer Opportunities
Translators
Web Design & Assistance
Copywriter
Layout Designer
Photographer
Translators
Description:
Detail oriented person needed to translate written materials for various publications in
our office.
Qualifications:
- Ability to write and speak in any of the following languages: Spanish,
Vietnamese, and Khmer.
- Knowledge and familiarity with MS Word.
Commitment:
Flexible
Contact:
Rene Ramirez
(408) 790-9494
Rene@svefoundation.org
Web Design & Assistance
Description:
Looking for creative people to assist in maintaining and updating our current website.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Dreamweaver MX and Adobe Photoshop
- General Web knowledge such as Java & HTML is a plus
Commitment:
Flexible hours
Contact:
Karen Nicholson
(408) 790-9559
Karen@SVEFoundation.org
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Copywriter
Description:
Assist in editing and proof reading materials for flow and clarity.
Qualifications:
- Background in writing and editing
- Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
Commitment:
Minimum 5 hours a month
Contact:
Karen Nicholson
(408) 790-9559
Karen@SVEFoundation.org
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Layout Designer
Description:
Assist staff members with layouts for written materials such as newsletters and
booklets, as well as web copies.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with MS Publisher and Dreamweaver
- Past experience in layout design is a plus
Commitment:
Minimum 5 hours a month
Contact:
Karen Nicholson
(408) 790-9559
Karen@SVEFoundation.org
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Photographer
Description:
Creative people needed to take photos for newsletters and other publications.
Qualifications:
- Good eye for photography
- Fun and energetic
Commitment:
Flexible hours
Contact:
Karen Nicholson
(408) 790-9559
Karen@SVEFoundation.org
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