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Organization & Web Site / Project / Job Description / Contact
Boys & Girls Club of East MS
www.eastmsbgc.org / Assist with Project Learn Program / Responsible for summer membership documentation, project inputs, outputs, test scores, reports, summaries, and project outcomes for Project Learn. Must be able to work in a youth development environment with kids from different ethnic backgrounds, possess good verbal and written skills, grasp instructions quickly and have good computer skills. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. / Ricky Hood
P. O. Box 4202
Meridian, MS 39304
601-482-2544

Care Lodge
www.carelodge.com / Assist with the children’s summer program activities and special events at the domestic violence shelter / Abide by policies and procedures of the agency, assist children at the shelter with daily activities, coordinate and facilitate the special activities to the summer program. Must be in good standing with his/her educational institution, organized, able to work well with children of all ages and populations and willing to conduct activities for children. Flexible schedule approximately 35 hours per week for 8 weeks. / Leslie Payne
P. O. Box 5331
Meridian, MS 39302
601-482-8719

East MS Foothills Land Trust
www.EMFLT.org / Focus on providing education and participating in conservation measures / Provide oversight to existing projects, update files, conduct onsite environmental inventories, coordinate creek/river cleanups, promote the mission of the EMFLT through educational and civic opportunities, and reach out to our colleges and community to participate in like-minded efforts. Must have sincere passion for the environment, display a comfort for the outdoors and have basic knowledge of environmental stewardship. / Chris Phillips
P. O. Box 1608
Meridian, MS 39302
601-484-2564

Free Clinic of Meridian, Inc.
www.freeclinicofmeridian.com
Position Filled / Create a computerized inventory control program that allows the Clinic to efficiently keep track of medications and medical supplies / Conduct a complete inventory of stock medications and medical supplies, noting expiration dates and sufficiency of supplies, create a computerized inventory control program/spreadsheet, assist with other computer related tasks, assist with all non-medical duties as assigned including answering phone, checking in patients, faxing and making copies. Hours are flexible and may require some evening hours. Must have ability to work with a wide range of people. / Brenda Hiatt
P. O. Box 3724
Meridian, MS 39303
601-917-7094

Meridian Art Association
www.meridianmuseum.org
Position Filled / Assist with youth summer classes, registration and discipline; art competitions; general office duties; and a major fundraiser / Help with all facets of assisting with classes, registration, discipline, replenishing supplies, and cleaning up will be some of the classroom duties. Assist the director with the balloting and tabulation and the final awards reception for our People’s Choice Art Competition. Must enjoy working with children and the public, be punctual, organized, energetic, mature, ability to problem solve, cooperate with others and flexible. / Kate Cherry
P. O. Box 5773
Meridian, MS 39302
601-693-1501

Meridian Performing Arts Center, Inc.
www.mympac.org
Position Filled / Internship is an immersive theatre experience focusing on the process of producing a large-scale musical / Design the tickets and program book for the classic Rodger’s and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma by a group of junior high through college age teens that comprise the youth theatre group, as well as contribute to the design for the set, and assist the stage manager with various production duties. Must have good communication skills, organized thinking, the ability to follow through and complete a complicated task, and stamina for working for long stretches at a time. / Sarah Benton
2440 North Hills Street
#105-110
Meridian, MS 39305
601-527-6812

Meridian Symphony Association, Inc.
www.meridianso.org
Position Filled / Assist in organizing and maintaining records for all aspects of upcoming season, including the summer children’s event, (Symphony FunFest) / Work closely with the director and administrative assistant in preparing for the upcoming season, including development of the program book; implementation of the Summer Children’s program; maintenance of Season memberships and other duties as needed. Must be proficient in Word and Excel, have good communication and organization skills, work well with people and children and a background in music is helpful. / Susan M. Johnson
P. O. Box 2171
Meridian, MS 39302
601-693-2224

Methodist Senior Services-Aldersgate
www.mss.org / Educate elders on music appreciation and develop a musical group to present a program for the public / Responsible for planning and implementing weekly music appreciation, including scheduling diverse music entertainment where appropriate. Create a musical group with the elders and plan a musical program that the elders can perform in public. Must have musical talent, good singing voice, play at least 1 instrument and have a heart for elders. / Lawona Broadfoot
P. O. Box 3846
Meridian, MS 39305
601-482-5561

Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum. Inc.
www.soulelivesteam.com / Establish a Non-Circulating Research Library / Perform elementary descriptive cataloging using automated bibliographic database. Prepare inventory of books, verify books against existing inventories. Oversee book processing. Resolve routine problems in technical procedures. Perform a variety of library clerical tasks. Must have good knowledge of basic library methods, techniques and procedures. Good knowledge of automated systems as they apply to book processing, skill in typing at the rate of 30 wpm, and the ability to maintain library records and carry out library procedures. / Gregory Hatcher
P. O. Box 5031
Meridian, MS 39302
601-693-9905

Mississippi Jr. Miss Program
www.msjrmiss.com / Design and develop a year long communication and social media plan / Intern will research and design a web based template for the DYW of MS Program that will be used to provide communication through a newsletter format, set up a social media plan that DYW of MS can utilize throughout the year to assist in contestant recruitment as well as program marketing. Must be organized, detailed, strong computer skills and is familiar with communication through several types of social media applications. / Hampton Thames
P. O. Box 582
Meridian, MS 39302
601-479-7675

Mississippi State University
Riley Center
www.msurileycenter.com
Position Filled / Assist in designing brochures, marketing tools for educational events, create workshop checklists & evaluation forms, update databases. / MSU Riley Center-Education Department: assist with educational materials, such as brochures, workshop forms, lesson plan resources for teachers, database. Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, fax machine & copiers. Should be outgoing, honest, dependable, professional and articulate and possess excellent writing, communication and organization skills / Charlotte Tabereaux
2200 Fifth Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601-696-2204

Multi-County Community
Service Agency
www.multi-county.org / Responsible for collecting, compiling and analyzing data gathered via an agency community needs assessment. / Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients by personal interviews, coordinate services and referrals with other community agencies, assist in getting compiled data analyzed and interpreted, compile monthly monthly reports and data as required. Must be a college student majoring in social work, psychology, sociology or other related field of study, be self-motivated and able to work with diverse personalities, individuals of various socioeconomic backgrounds and senior citizens. / Ronald Collier
P. O. Box 905
Meridian, MS 39302
601-482-9883

State Games of MS
www.stategamesofms.org
Position Filled / Responsible for registration of sporting events, overseeing interns and coordination of volunteers / Oversee interns and coordination of volunteers. Duties to include telephone, data entry, organizing sport venue boxes, distributing fliers and sponsor packets. Required to assist at the various sporting venues and help with registration, must be organized, honest with a professional work ethic and have an outgoing personality. / Carolyn Smith
P. O. Box 5866
Meridian, MS 39302
601-482-0205

The Housing Authority of the
City of Meridian
www.meridianhousing.net / Produce PowerPoint on history of public housing and need for social services / Compile narratives, gather information and photographs of the agency to develop and produce a PowerPoint presentation of the history of public housing, why it was created, purpose for public housing, and to demonstrate the need for social services to assist families in gaining greater self-sufficiency as well as develop a MHA community calendar for residents. Must have knowledge of technology and standard computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and PowerPoint and have some knowledge of graphic art. / Shelia Austin
2425 E. Street
Meridian, MS 39301
601-693-2800

The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, Inc.
www.jimmierodgers.com / Organize, catalog and prepare archives and memorabilia for safe moving / Assistant will organize, document, preserve memorabilia and artifacts. Assist Museum Hosts as needed in developing an overall plan for transfer of artifacts when the museum moves. Must have excellent organizational skills, ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel and show a willingness to study and learn Jimmie Rodgers history. Must be able to work with museum staff and volunteers and be able to lift 40 pounds. / Betty Lou Jones
P. O. Box 2170
Meridian, MS 39302
601-485-1808

The Montgomery Institute
www.themeridianfreedomproject.org
Position Filled / Meridian Freedom Project / Assist in providing 40 Meridian public middle and high school children with summer programming that includes academics, the arts, health and fitness, training, character development and educational travel. Must be highly motivated, be able to plan, create and execute daily lesson plans with the help of an experienced teacher. Must enjoy kids, willing to work long and/or irregular hours, work well in less-structured environments, be team-oriented and have the desire to learn more about teaching and nonprofit management. / Anna Stephenson
P. O. Box 1889
Meridian, MS 39302
601-701-5054

United Way of East MS
www.unitedforunitedway.org / Support “Stuff the Bus, Imagination Library” and provide data base input for donor management system / “Stuff the Bus”-determine city and county school supply list for K-4/5 students and secure bids from vendors for these supplies. Select distribution location and assist in the mobilization of volunteers for the event. Prepare media releases and assist with the distribution of items to schools. Must have demonstrated work in community service, knowledge of Microsoft Excel. “Imagination Library”-registration process, data input and distribution of materials.”Data Base Update”-work closely with CEO to update United Way’s donor management system. Must have knowledge of Excel, have excellent communication skills, have educational vision that includes social/community service and understand the importance of the place for non-profits in the community. / Thad Quarles
P. O. Box 5376
Meridian, MS 39302
601-693-2732

Ø  Student will receive a salary of $4,000 for 8 weeks of work

Ø  4 Housing Scholarships available (first come, first serve basis-MUST KNOW BY May 8) Program funded by: The Riley Foundation

www.rileyfoundation.org