Blossom is always on the look out for qualified individuals to support and enhance our wide range of offerings to our community. Listed below are our current openings, however we welcome resumes and class ideas on an on-going basis. If you are interested in working in our office or teaching for us, please contact us at blossom@blossombirth.org.
Volunteers
Beanstalk Donations Sorting and Delivery
Are you looking for something easy and fun to do on a regular basis while also giving back to the Blossom community? We might just have the solution in store, literally! Blossom often receives donations of gently used clothing and toys. Sometimes these come in bags at a time and we find ourselves backlogged with excess items in a small storage space. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to help us sort and price donations for display in our Beanstalk, and to help keep our storage room in tip-top shape. If this sounds like the thing for you please contact us at blossomvolunteer@blossombirth.org.
Our only request is that you’d be available the same day each week, anytime from 10-1:30, for about an hour or so. Although we cannot offer childcare because our front desk staff will be busy with customers, if your toddler would be content to play in the front kids’ area while you volunteer, that is fine! Likewise, babies in strollers or worn are welcome to chill while you’re at Blossom.
Our only request is that you’d be available the same day each week, anytime from 10-1:30, for about an hour or so. Although we cannot offer childcare because our front desk staff will be busy with customers, if your toddler would be content to play in the front kids’ area while you volunteer, that is fine! Likewise, babies in strollers or worn are welcome to chill while you’re at Blossom.
Donations Drop Off
Blossom urgently needs a volunteer with a car or van who wants to give back to the community by picking up excess clothing & baby item donations from Blossom and delivering them to Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) in Palo Alto. We would love to have 1 or 2 weekly or bi-weekly helpers. EHP has been very grateful for our deliveries, which stems from our customers' generosity. Thank you! Email blossomvolunteer@blossombirth.org to be our delivery helpers!
Dads' Group Facilitator
Blossom in Palo Alto is looking for one or two enthusiastic dads to volunteer to lead BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby), our monthly dads meet-up group. Some ideas would be to meet at Blossom and walk to the park, hiking trips, bike rides, or grabbing pizza and beer, coffee, or ice cream at one of the nearby restaurants. There are no limits and we welcome your creative ideas! Please contact Tracie at tracie@blossombirthandfamily.org if you are interested!
Fundraising Specialist
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
To apply: please send your resume and cover letter to Dominique Vincent, dominique@blossombirth.org with the subject line Fundraising Specialist.
- Assists in the development of fundraising goals and executing the Fundraising Plan in collaboration with Executive Director
- Includes direct mail appeals (renewals, upgrades, and acquisition), email appeals, online giving, phone/text contact, stewardship, and targeted strategies for increased giving, based on industry best practices, and donor interests and needs.
- Works closely with marketing to implement appropriate social media and online giving strategies, new and/or upgrades to the website donor page staying informed of the latest trends and how or if they should be implemented at Blossom
- Works closely with marketing, graphic designers, contractors, printers, and mail houses to ensure the delivery of high quality products on time and on budget.
- Selects, segments and codes mailing lists for both postal and email appeals.
- Works with staff and clients to collect stories and photos.
- Coordination of fundraising activities in association with Blossom events: Birth and Family Fair, Halloween Carnival, Annual Summer Picnic, other outward facing community events.
- Cultivate donors and solicit funds
- Manage Donor Database
- Assist in Major Gift opportunities
- Assist Grant Writing Proposals
QUALIFICATIONS
- Highly dependable and consistent in schedule, task commitments, and meeting deadlines.
- Exceptional organization and follow-through skills with attention to detail and quality.
- Self-directed, with strong time-management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to represent Blossom in a professional manner.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- High level of comfort working in a small business environment – the ability to adapt quickly and problem-solve independently, as well as with a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and patience – ability to work with a variety of personalities.
- An interest in pregnancy, birth, and early parenting – related professional training or experience in this field is a plus.
- High degree of comfort and skill with computers and the internet.
- Experience with Mac, Fundraising Tools and mailings.
- Working in a growing small business like Blossom utilizes many sets of skills, involves structure and flexibility, and offers an immense sense of reward in the knowledge of what we provide for families. This role will be best appreciated by individuals who want to take ownership of their work, to feel a part of something special, and who seek work with responsibility and meaning.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum one year commitment.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize.
- Works effectively with a team as well as independently.
- Familiarity with Blossom’s classes and key offerings.
- Compensation based upon experience. This is a part-time position approximately 15 - 20 hrs per week. Benefits are NOT included. Must possess:
- mobility to work in various work environments
- ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, printer etc.
- strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds
- vision is required to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech are required to communicate in person and over the telephone.
To apply: please send your resume and cover letter to Dominique Vincent, dominique@blossombirth.org with the subject line Fundraising Specialist.
Interns
Event Staff
- Candidate must be responsible/dependable and possess an outgoing personality. This is a position for a "people person". Acts as a brand ambassador and representative for the organization at scheduled events. Exhibits a general knowledge about the organization and keeps up to date with events and special news at the organization to share with the public. Distribute products and literature to attendees of events and must be able to act independently to set up displays and take down as necessary.
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- Essential Functions:
- Available to work scheduled events in their entirety. Most events occur on weekends and during the weekday evening.
- Ensures Blossom displays are in good working order and are kept neat and clean
- Reports any problems with company display to your Supervisor to ensure repair
- Strong customer service and negotiation skills.
- Ability to problem solve and take initiative.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize.
- Works effectively with a team as well as independently.
- Familiarity with Blossom’s classes and key offerings.
- Internship available for credit or volunteer requirement. Hours may fluctuate depending on event schedules. Benefits are NOT included. Must possess mobility to work in various work environments and ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer, and strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; vision is required to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech are required to communicate in person and over the telephone. Personal transportation is required.
- To apply: please send your resume and cover letter to Cindy, volunteer@blossombirth.org with the subject line Event Staff. “
