amanda august
Executive Director at Jefferson Street Center Inc
executive director jefferson street center inc
passionate advocate support equitable access resource across community . effort center around trauma-informed care , community engagement , social justice accessible outdoor education . love working alongside wilmington resident supporting path personal growth empowerment .
Jefferson Street Center Inc
Oversees the growth of JSC and its transition from an all-volunteer 501(c)3 to a staffed organization. Working to create an accessible community hub, in partnership with Hanover Presbyterian Church, as well as support the implementation of community-driven development and revitalization efforts.
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Executive Director
West End Neighborhood House
Responsible for providing direct service to youth and young adults aging out of foster care through education and career planning, mental health support, housing assistance, and organizing. Assisted clients in navigating social services, government agencies, affordable housing, legal and judicial systems, workforce development, community health programs, and alternative/post-secondary educational opportunities. Participated in State of Delaware work groups and presenter/facilitator for Youth Advisory Council.
Wilmington, DE
Independent Living Coordinator
Outward Bound
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Provided instruction through experiential education, focusing on personal and collective growth in remote outdoor environments as well as urban contexts. Supervised, supported and managed staff who provided direct instruction to students, including professional development and risk assessment.
Course Director/ Instructor
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Coordinated activities, events and new partnerships in Yavapai County as AmeriCorps Member. Aided in recruitment, fundraising, outreach and marketing operations, including Social Media, web-based content & events calendar.
Prescott, Arizona, United States
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Event Coordinator/ Partnership Promoter
The Bethesda Project
Contracted position serving adults experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
Greater Philadelphia Area
Shelter Staff
Prescott Coffee Roasters
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Provided customer service within a cafe environment.
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Barista
Prescott College
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Work study position coordinating and promoting events for Limited Residency Graduate Program at Prescott College. Also assisted with administrative office tasks and communication with students and faculty.
Prescott, Arizona, United States
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Office and Events Assistant, Graduate Program
W. Alton Jones
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Lead several 6-12 day expeditions that included backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing/rappelling with teens, ages 12-17. During the expeditions, group-building, self-esteem, environmental awareness and conservation practices were emphasized and utilized by teaching Leave No Trace ethics, natural history of the local area, wilderness survival skills and proper safety assessment and management.
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Teen Expedition Leader
Eastern Mountain Sports
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Job duties include dispersing shipment orders, attending gear reviews, customer service, setting floor plans, organizing outdoor cleanups, rock climbing seminars and other various events
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Retail Guide
Bellevue State Park
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellevue-state-park
Organizing, directing, and driving hayrides in during fall seasons.
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Seasonal Hayride Driver
Brew HaHa!
Trained barista staff and provided french press services, preparing breakfast/lunch and pastries. Placed food and paper orders, coordinated scheduling, handled customer service complaints and requests, organized and submitted payroll, and ensured cleanliness and appearance of store and artwork.
Assistant Manager, Senior Barista
Delaware Technical & Community College
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Job duties included processing book orders (taken in-store and online), annual inventory and auditing, sending and organizing newsletters to students, and organizing/decorating the display windows depending on season and event.
Bookstore Clerk
Meadowood School Program
Job duties included working with children with special needs, keeping them on task while keeping the summer classroom exciting and fun. Joined on field trips, days to the pool, etc
Teacher's Assistant
Master of Arts - MA
Social Justice and Community Organizing 
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Prescott College
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Cultural and Regional Studies; Adventure Education
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Prescott College
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Health
URBAN BIKE PROJECT OF WILMINGTONINC
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Creating Womxn Bike Wilmington program under UBP umbrella; reporting to Executive Director. Formalizing a programmatic structure and recruiting strategic partnerships to ensure inclusivity and accessibility among women of color, low-income women, and queer and trans women.
Intern
Environment
Friends of Cool Spring Park
Support and coordinate events for community members, working closely with West Side Grows and Cool Spring Tilton Neighborhood Association.
President
State of Delaware
STEPS Facilitator
CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
Human Subject Certification
University of Delaware
Nonprofit Management Course
Delaware State Housing Authority
SRAP/FUP Housing Voucher Training
Housing Alliance Delaware
Fair Housing Training
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Understanding a Vin
West End Neighborhood House
Narcan Training
Delaware Dept of Health and Social Services
Continuum of Care, Peer Support and Homelessness Training
Daniel Kids
Independent Living Specialist Certification
NAMI
Mental Health First Aid
Upstream
Pregnancy Prevention Training
NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI)
Wilderness First Responder
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Gauteng, South Africa
Amanda August
LLB (UFS) || UFSS Teaching Assistant
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Amanda August
Product Development Manager at Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc.
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Harrisburg, PA
Amanda Wolfe
Marketing Specialist at Zartman Construction, Inc.
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Greater Chicago Area
Amanda August
CPA
Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Outward Bound USA Alumni
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