Program & Administrative Assistant, Loco Bloco, San Francisco, CA

Program & Administrative Assistant

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Loco Bloco

DESCRIPTION

Loco Bloco is a youth development organization with the mission of promoting San Francisco youth's healthy transition into adulthood by engaging them in the creation and performance of music, dance and theater traditions reflecting the cultural diversity of the Americas. Loco Bloco encourages its youth to use multicultural art forms as a tool for their own empowerment and as a catalyst to help them overcome discrimination and bring about change in their communities.

Loco Bloco's Program & Administrative Assistant provides a broad range of specialized program support services, including but not limited to specialized administrative tasks, data processing, records management and communications. Reporting to the Program Director and the Executive Director, the Program & Administrative Assistant will implement systems which will help Loco Bloco achieve its mission and programmatic and artistic objectives.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Bilingual (Spanish-English), excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, Bicultural competency, Experience in a non-profit community agency, working knowledge of the Bay Area cultural arts community, Intermediate knowledge of MS Suite applications, graphic design.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public
• Exhibit appropriate behavior for an intergenerational space and accept and embrace the role as a mentor for our youth and young adults
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, memoranda, reports, basic spreadsheets and other documents in support of all program activities for organizational use
• Attend all major organization events including but not limited to: SF Carnaval, end of the year theater production and Blocura Gala
• Attend weekly staff meetings

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Office Management:

• Office equipment and supplies maintenance
• Human Resources – Employee policies and procedure manual maintenance, new hire paperwork, employee forms
• Organization wide filing to keep track of accounting and financial records, grant documents, employee filing, construction, and archival docs, including server files and ensure accuracy, confidentiality and consistency of filing systems and records
• Maintain Organizational Calendar
• Serve as the note taker at staff meetings and ensure that all staff meeting agendas and notes are accurate and accessible to all staff

Marketing & Communications:

• Coordinate monthly e-newsletter (constant contacts) Coordinate and distribute content for newsletter, website and social media updates
• Coordinate the distribution of marketing and outreach materials for programs and events
• Maintain organizational databases and mailing lists

Program Administration:

• Collect and organize all registration, attendance and demographic information for all participants and enter in all information into CMS system in accordance to the requirements and due dates of our DCYF contract
• Maintain personnel files for all instructors and ensure that all required documentation is current (i.e. fingerprints, TB tests, contracts, evaluations)
• Submit invoices, receipts and check requests in accordance with organizational policies and due dates
• Organize monthly instructor invoices and check requests and submit to PD for review and approval
• Collect and organize registration fees, class fees and costume payments from participants
• Manage and facilitate communication with participants, families & performers
• Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers for programs and events
• Responsible for the coordination of all Carnaval costume orders and disbursement

Development:

• Assist ED with yearly fundraising appeals & mailings
• Grant assistance – Application assistance, invoicing
• Development – Donor processing and correspondence
• Assist with the entering or organizational information into the California Cultural Data Project

Performances & Events:

• Manage logistics of booking our performance ensemble including client relations, contracting, scheduling, travel, programming, press, itinerary creation, payments, and equipment
• Secure bookings, contracts and related invoices
• Schedule and maintain performance calendar
• Maintain a database of all performance requests
• Ensure provision of necessary supplies, production and audiovisual needs for performances booked
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, auditions and travel itineraries, and related activities, including travel arrangements, meetings, off site gatherings and other related functions
• Collect Audience Data

Position Status: 75% FTE 30 hrs. a week, schedule consists of some evenings and weekends

Salary details: $17 per hour

Benefits: Holidays, Sick Leave, 2 weeks Paid vacation, health benefits

Requirements: Must pass DOJ Fingerprinting Screening, Must pass and maintain annual Tuberculosis Test, 2 years minimum experience in non-profit management or related field

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to info@locobloco.org

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Loco Bloco is "First Source Hiring" Program and makes every good faith effort to hire economically disadvantaged San Francisco residents.

Sales & Business Development Manager, Same Sky, New York, NY

Sales and Business Development Manager

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Same Sky

SAME SKY is a trade initiative founded to employ HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan genocide; the company trains women to crochet beautiful hand blown glass beaded jewelry. Sales are made at Specialty Retail Trunk Shows, Private Home Shows and the website. 100% net proceeds from sales are reinvested to hire more women.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with founder providing creative ideas and innovative strategies for growth of business.
Builds wholesale and retail business (online and stores).
Has sales experience
Develops, produces, and executes all SAME SKY events, trunk shows, home parties; including logistics, travel etc.
Maintains and updates database with all event related opportunities
Updates calendar of events.
Seeks and identifies opportunities for partnerships and co-branded events with retailers.
Conceives ideas for the SAME SKY content calendar for website email blasts
Oversees SAME SKY Ambassador Program (Board of Advisors) in nurturing, updating on key events and keeping them actively engaged in company development.
Acts as liaison with PR company, helping to strategize events outreach.

REQUIREMENTS

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding event planning skills
Self motivated, detail-oriented, organized, takes initiative and able to multi-task.
Works well in a fast-paced environment–flexible – team player.
3-4 years relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Degree in Communications and PR a huge plus!
Interest in social enterprise and a start-up environment.
Computer savvy-(word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
Fashion Jewelry/Accessories experience a Plus.
Film production experience – a Plus.
Great personality a must!

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to: sameskyjob123@gmail.com

Director of the Office of the President, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, N

Director of the Office of the President

Posted on: June 26, 2013
Posted by: Center for Reproductive Rights

THE POSITION

The Center for Reproductive Rights (the "Center"), a global human rights organization founded in 1992 with expertise in constitutional and international law, seeks a Director of the Office of the President to be based in its New York City headquarters. This new position will play a central role in helping the President & CEO focus on strategic objectives and external relations as well as facilitate the smooth and effective day-to-day operation of the Office of the President. The Director will oversee Board affairs, and serve as the link between the senior management team and the President, coordinating teams across senior leadership, maintaining awareness of progress towards key priorities and overarching plans across the organization, and keeping the President well informed on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will be both detail-oriented and highly strategic. S/he must be an exceptional project manager, who can build strong working relationships across the organization, as well as train and lead a newly formed team and structure for the Office of the President, which includes a Manager of Scheduling and Associate. S/he will thrive in a fast-paced environment, operating with a cool head, impeccable discretion, and sound judgment.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The Director will join the team of an innovative and cutting-edge organization committed to promoting the equality, reproductive health, and self-determination of women throughout the world. The Director will have the benefit of the Center's many strengths:

• · A dynamic CEO whose visionary leadership has expanded the organization's scope and tripled its budget in the last decade.
• · A compelling global human rights mission and cutting-edge legal and policy work that has a reputation for quality and excellence.
• · A growing organization that has consistently increased in budget and staff size, program impact, and global presence, with 4 new overseas offices in the last 2 years.
• · Established relationships with and the respect of NGO partners, officeholders, the private bar, opinion leaders, journalists, and academics.
• · An organizational philosophy that values, supports, and has a proven track record of best non-profit management practices.
• · An impressive and engaged Board, strong leadership team and a solid balance sheet.

The Director will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution and at a critical time. In 2012, the Center launched a new five-year strategic plan with bold new initiatives to go on the offense and change the discourse and policy landscape, while significantly expanding its capacity with new programing and ambitious fundraising goals.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization, child marriage, and FGM. National-level courts, regional human rights courts, and United Nations bodies have increasingly recognized that a woman's right to reproductive autonomy and reproductive healthcare are basic human rights that must be protected. The Center has played a key role in these groundbreaking victories and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries. The Center's groundbreaking litigation and advocacy has transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies, and its undivided focus on reproductive rights has given it unparalleled expertise in the use of constitutional, international and comparative human rights law to hold governments accountable for failing to ensure women's access to critical reproductive healthcare services.

The Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a 20-person board of directors. The Center has a diverse staff of over 110 professionals from around the world. Headquartered in NYC, the Center has offices in Washington, D.C., Nairobi, Kenya, Bogotá, Colombia, Kathmandu, Nepal, and Geneva, Switzerland. Its annual budget is $18.6 million.

The Center is led by President & CEO Nancy Northup, who brings a rich mix of experience in public interest law, government service, and women's rights advocacy. Under her leadership, the Center has expanded its international work, including the launch of an international litigation campaign that has included the first abortion case decided by the U.N. Human Rights Committee and the first case to frame preventable maternal deaths as a human rights violation. She also led the integration of the human rights framework in the Center's U.S. work and the establishment of the Law School Initiative. Before joining the Center in 2003, Ms. Northup served as the founding director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School; as a prosecutor and Deputy Chief of Appeals in the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York; and as a law clerk on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She has taught constitutional law and human rights as an adjunct professor at NYU and Columbia. She graduated from Brown University and Columbia Law School, where she was a Kent Scholar and managing editor of the Columbia Law Review. A frequent public speaker, Ms. Northup is quoted widely in the national press and has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, CNN, FOX News, PBS, MSNBC and NPR.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director's main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the schedule, planning, and operations of the Office of the President and its interactions with the management team and their departments, the Board of Directors, as well as other key external stakeholders to build relationships and communicate and execute organizational strategy and goals.
• Manage Board affairs, including Board meetings, committees, budget, orientation, annual planning, and ongoing communication.
• In consultation with the General Counsel, ensure compliance with Center bylaws and policies, and identify trends and issues related to board governance in order to follow best practices.
• Ensure an effective process is in place and implemented for the President's internal and external scheduling, including materials, briefings, follow-up, debriefings, and correspondence.
• Ensure that the President's calendar and agenda aligns with organizational and departmental strategy and goals.
• Create and manage Office of the President procedures and guidelines.
• Oversee ongoing management meetings, including setting of the time, the agenda, and the plan of next steps.
• Manage all-staff meetings and special meetings that include the President's attendance. Partner with other divisions for large scale meetings, conferences, events, and awards.
• Manage the Office of the President's administrative staff including Manager of Scheduling, Associate, and interns.
• Prepare and oversee the budget of the Office of the President.
• Undertake special projects as directed by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant, high-level management experience, including at least ten years working in project management, preferably in a mission-driven organization.
• Ten years of experience in support of executive/senior managers faced with the challenge of prioritizing their time in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Gravitas and consummate professionalism to represent the Office of the President internally and externally.
• The knowledge to determine which problems and challenges can be resolved independently and which are to be given the direct attention of the President & CEO.
• Outstanding organizational and administrative skills to effectively juggle and track multiple deadlines, projects, responsibilities, and commitments. Ability to focus on problem solving and system improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong financial management skills appropriate to the oversight of a broad range of projects and event contracts.
• Zealous attention to detail, deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with the greatest discretion.
• Unflappable when confronted by difficult situations and shifting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior managers and fellow staff to support objectives of the President's Office.
• A sense of urgency and commitment to excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Commitment to reproductive rights and human rights.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to resumes@reprorights.org, and indicate "Director of the OOP, Last name and Code 190 in the subject line." The cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

Outreach & Operations Coordinator, InterAction, Washington, DC

Outreach & Operations Coordinator

Posted on: June 27, 2013
Posted by: InterAction

ABOUT 1,000 DAYS

Launched by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2010, the 1,000 Days Partnership represents more than 80 organizations committed to improving nutrition for women and children everywhere, particularly during the critical 1,000 day "window of opportunity" between a woman's pregnancy and her child's second birthday when nutrition has an enormous, long-term development. 1,000 Days works to facilitate partnerships among governments, civil society organizations and the private sector and promote greater action and investment in maternal and child nutrition throughout the world.

BASIC FUNCTION

Coordinate and manage 1,000 Days' external outreach events, meetings and activities as well as internal administrative and operational needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support 1,000 Days outreach efforts targeting leaders in the U.S. government, non-governmental organizations, corporations and international institutions
• Support Executive Director in managing day-to-day administrative and operational activities such as coordinating travel arrangements, scheduling, budgeting, expense reporting and outreach
• Manage preparations for international and domestic 1,000 Days events and meetings
• Serve as liaison and interface with various partners from the U.S. government, civil society and private sector
• Prepare communication, cultivation, and briefing materials including talking points, presentation decks and collateral materials
• Assist with writing and compiling grant reports and support ongoing monitoring and tracking of 1,000 Days activities in accordance with grant reporting and
• Support communications and social media efforts including blog posts, twitter, facebook and e-newsletters
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated, self starter with at least three years of experience working with leadership teams, preferably in the field of international development
• Experience in meeting and event management required and a proven ability to successfully organize international events is highly desirable
• Expert-level MS Office; experience using InDesign, Salesforce, WordPress and related software produce highly desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and work with a high sense of urgency
• Bachelor's degree or higher in international relations or related field

HOW TO APPLY

• Email cover letter and resume to jobs@interaction.org
• Please indicate Outreach & Operations Coordinator in the email subject line and within your cover letter
• Position is open until filled by qualified applicant
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• No phone calls please

Office Manager, Habitat for Humanity, Worcester, MA

Office Manager (part-time)

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Habitat for Humanity - Metro West/Greater Worcester

OVERVIEW

Habitat for Humanity - Metro West/Greater Worcester (HFH-MWGW) is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety.

HFH-MWGW serves 42 towns and cities in the Greater Worcester and MetroWest Communities. Headquartered in Worcester Massachusetts, HFH-MWGW is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This part-time position (28 hours per week) is responsible for assisting the affiliate in maintaining efficient and effective office operations.

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, staff and volunteer committees
• Host Site Manager in charge of overseeing 2-3 AmeriCorps members
• Assist with weekly data entry into GiftWorks (donor software) & resulting thank you letters
• Maintain updates on affiliate's web site through the use of Wordpress
• Answer office phone inquiries, general correspondence and telephone requests
• Maintain office machines, supplies, key databases and filing systems
• Coordinate printing and mailing of semi-annual appeal letters
• Other duties as requested

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent computer skills, specific knowledge of MS Office applications; familiarity with database programs a plus
• Well organized, good team leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong spelling and editing capabilities
• An ability to work occasional flexible hours
• An understanding of and a belief in, the mission of Habitat for Humanity.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter to: office@habitatmwgw.org, and list "Office Manager" in the subject line.

Online Communications Associate, Association for Women's Rights in Development, Toronto, Canada

Online Communications Associate

Posted on: June 25, 2013
Application deadline: July 14, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

OVERVIEW

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.

Since its inception, AWID has consistently provided accessible, high-quality and diverse information on women's rights and gender and development issues. We believe that providing information is fundamental to building understanding of the trends affecting women's rights, setting agendas and amplifying the voices, perspectives and diverse forms of organizing of women from around the world.

The WRI team produces and sources a wide range of information products in English, Spanish and French – from news, interviews and analysis to job announcements, new resources, events and urgent appeals – and disseminates them through the AWID website, social media and e-newsletters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Production, Compilation & Dissemination:
- Sources and compiles information on jobs, announcements, events, resources and urgent actions and alerts in English, French and Spanish in line with the editorial guidelines and ensures timely dissemination of e-newsletters
- Daily sourcing online content in English, French and Spanish relevant to women's human rights, gender equality and sustainable development and posting to www.awid.org
- Ensures access to timely news and information related to priority themes by maintaining relationships with strategic external stakeholders, in coordination with the Manager
- Conducts outreach to relevant groups to increase subscribers among our priority groups and our Spanish and French constituencies
- Other online communications support as needed including writing, short translations and copyediting
Content management support for www.awid.org
- Provides website content management support including creating and editing new pages and sections and adding translations
- Compiles and disseminates the monthly e-newsletter What's new on awid.org? in English, Spanish and French
- Regularly checks the contact@awid.org email accounts and responds to emails or forwards to relevant staff in a timely manner

Social media support:
- Implements AWID's social media strategy
- Monitors engagement with AWID on social media channels and facilitates the social media conversations
- Produce and publish content for AWID's social media presence in English, Spanish and French

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
At least 2 to 4 years experience:
- Producing and managing online content related to women's rights issues for diverse audiences
- Working in a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women's rights organization in a related role
- Working as part of a multicultural team and/or located in diverse locations
- Familiarity with key issues and themes related to women's rights

Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
- Able to travel internationally (1-2 times a year)
- Experience working in a virtual, multi-location team
- Trilingual: English-French-Spanish

Assets:
- Courses or certificates in digital communications and/or social media
- Knowledge of basic audio and video editing software

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the latest online and social media technologies, knowledge of women's rights and gender and development issues, and excellent communication skills. If you have strong multitasking skills, a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1) Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include "Online Communications Associate" in the subject line of the email)

No phone calls please. Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, July 14, 2013. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

Executive Director, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Brooklyn, NY

Executive Director

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project, an award-winning leadership development program for low-income young women, is seeking a new Executive Director. Founded in 2002, Sadie Nash (SNLP) has the mission to strengthen, empower and equip young women as agents for change in their own lives and in the world. By increasing the participation of women in social, political and economic decision-making, SNLP seeks to redefine the nature of leadership and promote practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical and effective.

With an annual operating budget approaching $1 million, SNLP has served more than 2,000 young women during its 11 years, and annually reaches more than 500 young leaders, aged 14-22. Programs include Summer Institute, partnerships with schools and social service agencies, after-school programming, internships, youth-led leadership projects, and college support. SNLP currently offers programs to young women living in the five boroughs of New York City and Newark, NJ. A recent empirical study showed that SNLP program graduates are more civically engaged, more socially and politically aware and more motivated toward social justice than peers who have not participated in its programs. This 10-year study also showed a remarkable 80% college completion rate among SNLP alumnae. Based on its proven track record and growing national profile, SNLP has begun efforts to share its proven model with other organizations around the country through a new replication training program.

SNLP has a tested model of leadership development with a focus on social justice, a creative and energetic staff and a committed Board of Directors, and an exceptionally broad base of supporters that ensure its strong financial position. SNLP's Board now seeks a new Executive Director to lead the organization's next phase of dynamic growth and development.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director will plan the strategic development and oversee the implementation of all SNLP programs and activities:

• Core leadership programs for youth, including strategic partnerships and alliances;
• Overall organizational advancement;
• National replication efforts;
• Robust fundraising program;
• Communications and marketing efforts;
• Management and development of professional staff (currently 7 full-time and 30 part-time).

The successful Executive Director of SNLP will seek out strategic opportunities for the organization, stay current on developments in the field of youth development and women's leadership, and network effectively with leading programs across the country. She or he will also orchestrate effective fundraising efforts with institutional and individual donors, and inventively pursue other appropriate revenue options. In the years ahead, the Board expects SNLP to continue its strong trajectory of innovation and impact, growth, and financial stability, and to further fortify its national leadership position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment with the feminist and social justice values and principles of the Sadie Nash model is essential.

• Strong strategic planning skills and proven ability to inspire others and lead organizational advancement required.

• Proven track record of successful fundraising with foundations, corporations and individuals.

• At least ten years of professional experience developing and managing programs required.

• Familiarity with the Greater New York City metropolitan area, including youth programs and funders in this market.

• Experience working with one or more boards of directors.

• Exceptional speaking, writing and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and interests.

• Knowledge of youth development theory and practice strongly preferred.

• Superior organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

• Desire to work in an informal but highly energetic, outcomes-driven workplace that thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative practice.

• College degree required, advanced degree in education, youth development or relevant field highly desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive in the New York City non-profit market.
All SNLP employees receive full medical and dental health coverage, three (3) weeks paid vacation per year and eleven (11) paid holidays.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and applicants from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications and salary requirements, to employment@sadienash.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Top candidates will be contacted for further information.

For more information about Sadie Nash, see www.sadienash.org

Associate Director of Research & Outcomes, Crittenton Women's Union, Boston, MA

Associate Director of Research and Outcomes

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, education, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Associate Director will be a key collaborator with the Director of Research and Evaluation in supervising all aspects of CWU program outcomes including the development of metrics, data collection, internal and external reports on outcomes, and linking program measurement to relevant local and national benchmarks.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

 

1.Direct supervision of the CWU Outcomes Measurement process including development of metrics, data collection and data quality, and the development of internal and external outcomes reports designed to improve programs and general knowledge about program impacts on women's self-sufficiency.

2.Supervision of Outcomes Management Coordinator

3.Strategize and oversee use of evaluation as a tool in accomplishing direct service program goals

4.Oversee development and implementation of data collection and outcomes measurement in CWU mobility mentoring partnerships

5.Collaborate with Director and VP in producing publications and briefing papers on topics related to promoting economic independence for low income women

6.Supervise staff training on data collection

7.Supervise relationship with outside vendor (Social Solutions) regarding technology for outcomes measurement

8.Supervise relationship with all funding sources regarding reporting requirements and ensure data compliance

9.Coordinate and manage CWU's quarterly outcomes Workgroup meetings

10.Represent CWU at external meetings, speaking engagements, and conferences.

11.Contribute to CWU's online presence through the development of data representation and reports on website

12.Some travel is required, primarily local travel between different work sites in and around Boston. Out of state travel may be required as CWU programming opportunities expand

13.Other related research, supervisory and development duties as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1.Experience in a fast-paced innovative environment with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making

2.Excellent analytic ability with advanced quantitative skills and expertise with database applications.

3.Working knowledge of statistics essential, advanced statistics a plus

4.Experience in translating quantitative data for a wide variety of audiences, particularly experience with use of visually displaying data (ie. infographics, graphing, etc.)

5.Excellent research and writing skills with demonstrated capacity to effectively integrate and present data within written reports

6.Excellent team building and communication skills

7.Outstanding project management skills with the ability to develop ambitious goals and achieve them on time and within budget

8.Familiarity with Social Solutions Efforts to Outcomes database desirable

9.Experience and comfort in public presentations of research material

10.Flexibility, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and good sense of humor essential

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1.Masters degree in relevant field such as economics, political science, public policy or psychology highly preferred

2.Supervisory experience

3.5 years of relevant quantitative research experience required

4.Commitment to CWU's mission of promoting economic independence among low income women essential to the position

5.Minority and/or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful and fast paced at times.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this position, please click on the link below to complete the online employment application: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=5587181

Community Organizer, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Washington, DC

Community Organizer

Posted on: June 23, 2013
Application deadline: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Community Organizer is the front-line sales representative in the local Avon Walk Washington, DC market responsible for the recruitment of Avon Walk for Breast Cancer participants. This position is a critical team member responsible for engaging the community to generate and convert Leads at various public forums and private events. This individual is accountable for insuring that the outreach and conversion goals are not only met but exceeded. This position also manages other in-market participant engagement activities. The position is based in your home office and requires local and national travel and various night and weekend commitments. During busier times of the year, schedule will be full time working Tuesday through Saturday.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

SALES, RETENTION, EVENTS, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

SALES:

1. Represent the Avon Walk in the local market by serving as the lead sales representative for the event to a variety of audiences (Leads, Participants, general public etc.).
2. Works diligently to convert Leads to registered Walkers through excellent phone, email and in-person tactics.
3. Maintains a desire and pace for sales and achieving results through enthusiasm, knowledge and energy when working interested parties (Leads) using strong in-person selling tactics and abilities.
4. Plan and execute Avon Walk informational meetings (Orientation Meetings) in the local market.
5. Deliver prepared sales communications that completely describe the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer event in order to persuade potential participants to donate or participate in our Event series.
6. Adjust sales communication to continually target the needs and interests of specific individuals interested in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to achieve event recruitment goals.

OUTREACH & LOCAL EVENTS:

1. Plan and execute Lead-generating activities (outreach events and other grassroots marketing and sampling opportunities etc.) in the local market.
2. Identify and solicit potential corporations or organizations for participation in the Avon Walk event and to host informational meetings for employees.
3. Plan and execute special sales events in the local market (such as a Kick Off events, special recruitment-focused events, etc.).
4. Plans and executes retention-based meetings and events for currently registered participants for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer events.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1. Offer impeccable customer service to interested parties relative to recruitment, event fundraising and training information by way of leadership, motivation and knowledge.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned by management (such as researching and/ or staffing outreach events, unique duties assigned while working actual events, and various administrative tasks).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Minimum 2 year of progressively responsible customer service experience in a high-paced environment, preferably in the area of high-volume, customer relationship management.
2. Strong sales skills and experience as well as interest in sales and customer service.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, organize fundraising activities effectively, and participate in high-level customer service support.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills.
5. Excellent public speaking skills.
6. Experience fundraising and training for an outdoor athletic event and the ability to motivate others to fundraise and train to walk in a long-distance event.
7. Demonstrated project management skills, including facility in managing and prioritizing projects with multiple and often competing deadlines, and ability to work under pressure.
8. Proven ability to deliver high-touch customer service and work with customer relations management (CRM) database systems (e.g., keep contact logs, conversation notes, and implement follow-up flags).
9. Ability to work very independently from a home office, to work under supervision, and to work in a team-based and goal-oriented environment.
10. Proficient with the PC and Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
11. Ability to communicate with employees and other agency contacts in a courteous and professional manner. This includes client interactions with the Avon Foundation and its affiliates.
12. Ability to work evening and weekend hours. During the high sales season (January-April), ability to work a varied schedule of Tuesday-Saturday.
13. Ability to work 3 + Avon Walk for Breast Cancer events which means a 6-day commitment per event. Employees may work a minimum of 3 events with strenuous physical activity with possible continuous lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for 16 hours daily over the course of the event. Ability to work at varied hours; event preparation can entail early morning and late night activity.
14. Local and national travel required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree preferred. Proven success in customer relationship management software. Experience in special events for not-for-profit institutions or charitable causes. Direct, personal experience with fundraising programs, as well as long-distance walking and physical training programs. Strong experience in organizing, coordinating, and motivating groups of event participants, and volunteers. Familiarity with CRM programs.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs.dc@avonwalk.org

Executive Assistant & Administrator, Equal Rights Advocates, San Francisco, CA

Executive Assistant and Administrator (part-time)

Posted on: June 24, 2013
Application deadline: July 1, 2013
Posted by: Equal Rights Advocates

DESCRIPTION

Seeking responsible candidates for position providing administrative, operational, and program support to the Executive Director (ED), Executive Board and staff at a vibrant women's rights legal non-profit organization. This is a part-time temporary position that pays $20-25 hour depending on experience with opportunities for a permanent and salaried placement after a probationary period.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist ED with a variety of administrative, calendaring, office management, and fundraising tasks;
• Serve as primary liaison to the ERA Board of Directors, coordinating communications, scheduling meetings, and performing administrative/secretarial duties;
• Responsible for daily office operations (processing mail, maintaining supplies, overseeing equipment, and other duties as assigned);
• Assist with technical needs of office and coordinate with outside vendors;
• Create and update documents and spreadsheets (typically advanced level MS Excel and MS Word required)
• Assist with special events, both internal and external, as needed;
• Assist ED with various human resources functions, including office orientations for new staff, volunteers and interns;
• Assist Development, Finance and Legal Departments with special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three years relevant and stable office experience;
• BA or equivalent; bilingual in Spanish and English a plus;
• Legal experience is a strong plus, as is experience assisting ED and/or Executive Board of a non-profit organization;
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook;
• High comfort with office systems and technology; experience handling technology needs of small office;
• Beginner or intermediate skills in Access or Filemaker Pro or Raiser's Edge a plus;
• Highly organized and punctual;
• Excellent written and verbal and communications skills;
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, Board members, and members of the public;
• Ability to problem-solve, demonstrate sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality;
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and willingness to learn new things and take on challenges;
• Operate multi-line phone system, office equipment including copier, fax machine, mailing machine, computer;
• Unimpeded use of upper extremities and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and (optional) 2-page maximum professional writing sample to the attention of Noreen Farrell at info@equalrights.org. No calls please. Position open until filled, so apply immediately. ERA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively recruits women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQI individuals.

Nutrition Policy Analyst, InterAction, Washington, DC

Nutrition Policy Analyst

Posted on: June 6, 2013
Posted by: InterAction

ABOUT 1,000 DAYS

Launched by former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2010, the 1,000 Days Partnership represents more than 80 organizations committed to improving nutrition for women and children everywhere, particularly during the critical 1,000 day "window of opportunity" between a woman's pregnancy and her child's second birthday when nutrition has an enormous, long-term development. 1,000 Days works to facilitate partnerships among governments, civil society organizations and the private sector and promote greater action and investment in maternal and child nutrition throughout the world.

BASIC FUNCTION

Monitors & tracks nutrition funding levels, relevant legislation, and partner advocacy efforts; researches and aggregates success stories and evidence to build 1,000 Days' case for support; analyzes processes, key actors and advocacy opportunities in global policy space post-2015 MDG goals and reaching World Health Assembly nutrition targets; organizes 1,000 Days meetings with partners; and supports cultivation efforts with prospective supporters and advocates.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on current U.S. law, federal guidance and regulations, pending legislation, funding and other relevant documents and reports pertaining to nutrition
• Research and write fact sheets, policy briefs, letters, blog posts and other advocacy documents
• Create and manage databases and resources for policy, advocacy and partnership building
• Map nutrition activities of partners and other key players
• Assist in organizing advocacy and working group meetings hosted by 1,000 Days
• Prepare presentations for conferences and meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A masters degree, or the equivalent, in a field of study directly related to public policy, nutrition or international development. At least five-years experience with an organization involved in global or U.S. domestic policy work in the health, nutrition, food security, poverty alleviation and/or women's empowerment area required. Experience working with international development, coalitions and/or humanitarian response organizations is highly desirable. Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential, with the ability to translate nutrition technical language for policy audiences key. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, multi-task, set priorities, adapt to change, and solve problems in a dynamic, high-performing work environment. We seek a self-starter and team player with an energetic, entrepreneurial attitude. Highly adept in using Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@interaction.org
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Please indicate Nutrition Policy Analyst in the email subject line and within your cover letter
• Position is open until filled by qualified applicant
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• No phone calls please

HIV Case Manager, Span, Inc, Boston, MA

HIV Case Manager

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Span, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Span, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for our Corrections to Community (CTC) Reintegration Program. Span offers a dynamic, supportive, team-oriented working environment dedicated to serving those who have been in prison. We are a private, non-profit agency established in 1976 that has provided services to over 9,000 ex-offenders. For over 30 years, Span has been assisting people who have been in prison to live healthy, responsible and self-directed lives. Span specializes in handling the unique issues and needs of those who have been incarcerated and would like to live healthy, productive and independent lives. We believe that with the appropriate tools and the ability to use them wisely, people who have been in prison are able to change their lives.

All services in the CTC harm reduction based program are for HIV + men and women who are offenders and ex-offenders. Duties include assisting clients in applying for entitlements, referrals to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as education and other social services. The Case Manager will conduct intake, assessment, risk assessment, and discharge planning and will also place clients in long- and short-term residential substance abuse treatment, transitional programs, and shelters when needed. Short- and long-term housing search and support for clients who are sex offenders is also required. Coordinate services with prisons and jails, program presentations, networking with community providers, special agency projects, and data entry.

The position requires at least weekly entry into multiple county houses of correction, jails, and Massachusetts state prisons to provide services for prisoners who are within 6 months of their wrap up or parole eligibility date. Transporting clients and accompaniments to appointments and from prison to placement is necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

Some college is preferred. Criminal record clearance to enter county houses of correction, jails, and Department of Corrections is needed. A valid driver's license and access to a car are required. Case Management experience is essential with some knowledge of criminal justice, substance abuse and housing resources preferred. Bilingual/ Spanish strongly preferred. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position that entails some evening work (12-8PM).

BENEFITS

Salary is competitive. Excellent benefits, including 3 weeks vacation, generous time off for holidays, sick days, and personal time. Health insurance includes Harvard Pilgrim (medical), Delta Dental (dental), life insurance and short-term disability. Support for training on-site and off-site is provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email cover letter and resume to jcaldwell@spaninc.org

Administrative Assistant, Dominican Women's Development Center, New York, NY

Administrative Assistant

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Application deadline: July 19, 2013
Posted by: Dominican Women's Development Center

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Early Head Start Director is responsible for intermediate administrative support to the Early Head Start Program. Major tasks includes the coordination of data collection, program assessment, program evaluation and generation of reports and related documents. Maintains appropriate filing systems for program data and information both manual and electronically.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in secretarial science with a minimum of one year of professional experience providing services in a community-based setting. The position requires computer literacy; the ability to work with the public and program participants; ability to communicate with Latino families; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a member of the team. Must be fully bilingual and cognizant and sensitive to multi-cultural issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

► Operates a PC to view, enter, edit, format, revise, print, process and distribute information and plans. Creates and produces a variety of written materials for the program such as correspondence, manuals, contracts, charts, reports and records.
► Operate reception area greeting families, answering telephone, copying, filing, ordering supplies, maintaining petty cash accounts, and performing other clerical duties as required by the Program Director.
► Coordinates, documents and tracks pertinent data to meet the information and reporting needs for the program, evaluates the reporting/record-keeping requirements and recommends the best means of tracking data, gathers data and calculates information for the early childhood program.
► Gathers and complies data from a variety of sources, determines the most appropriate information source and researches program documents to locate specific information; completes forms/documents according to established instructions.
► Plans, arranges and coordinates specific meetings, events, operational meetings, conferences or other group events; anticipates needs, puts together the necessary information, copies, material/equipment needs and ensures readiness in advance of the activity.
► Completes other tasks as directed by the program director to meet the organizations' mission and goals.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter EHS Staff to ltorresdwdc@gmail.com or by fax at 212-994-6065

Voting Rights Attorney, ACLU, San Diego, CA

Voting Rights Attorney

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Application deadline: July 15, 2013
Posted by: American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego & Imperial Counties

DESCRIPTION

The ACLU and ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties seek a voting rights attorney who will help protect civil rights and civil liberties by coordinating the ACLU's policy work to reduce barriers to voter registration in the state of California. The voting rights attorney will work under the supervision of the director of the ACLU of California's Voting Rights Project, and will work closely with the ACLU's legal, policy, field/organizing, and communications teams to build a statewide infrastructure for voter registration at state and local agencies.

The ACLU fights for individual rights and fundamental freedoms for all, through education, litigation, policy advocacy, and organizing. The ACLU promotes and defends civil rights and civil liberties, including First Amendment rights, equal protection, privacy, and due process. The San Diego ACLU works collaboratively with the ACLU affiliates headquartered in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and with a lobbying office in Sacramento. Together, the three affiliates have more than 110,000 members and 130 staff in California.
Located in beautiful San Diego, the ACLU affiliate covers the length of California's border with Mexico. It has 23 staff members, 22 board members, 9,000 members, and an annual budget of $3.1 million. San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. San Diego County has the third largest number of registered voters in California. Imperial County is the poorest county in California.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate a multi-county project to develop the infrastructure for increased voter registration opportunities.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with state agency leaders and policy makers to ensure full implementation of state and federal laws relating to voting rights.
• Develop and maintain relationships with other ACLU affiliates, state and local government stakeholders, and local, state and national policy advocates and networks.
• Monitor and analyze state and national policies, trends and issues related to the project and recommend courses of action when necessary.
• Work with allies and other ACLU affiliates in California to prepare legal responses to voting rights issues that affect the state of California.
• Create a system of research and documentation for the project, including the development of ACLU's statistical research capacity. Generate quarterly reports in relation to the project and produce any required grant reports and/or future funding applications.
• Create quarterly work plan and confer with the Project Director as necessary.
• Contribute to other projects as needed by the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must possess a minimum of three years experience in elections, civil rights and social justice work. Experience with election law and policy preferred. He/she must have excellent skills in research, writing, and complex data analysis; possess the ability to plan, organize and implement a multi-county project; analyze legal compliance and advocate for state level policies; have the initiative and ability to exercise good judgment; and have an understanding of and commitment to the goals and values of the ACLU. The candidate must be willing to travel and spend multiple days per month in the Bay Area and Central Valley. The candidate must have a driver's license and proof of insurance.
Fluency in Spanish desired but not required.
Education: J.D. and California Bar Admission

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals must send a cover letter, resume, list of references, and an analytical writing sample (no more than 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font), preferably by e-mail to jobs@aclusandiego.org or by mail to:
ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties
PO Box 87131
San Diego, CA 92138-7131

Pregnant Women's Specialist, Institute for Health & Recovery, Cambridge, MA

Pregnant Women's Specialist

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Institute for Health and Recovery

DESCRIPTION

The Pregnant Women's Specialist supports IHR's mission to develop a comprehensive continuum of care for individuals, adolescents, and their families who are affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma, homelessness and HIV, by coordinating substance use treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain familiarity with state and federal requirements for pregnant women's substance abuse treatment services
• Through telephone screening, determine treatment need and eligibility for pregnant/postpartum women with substance abuse issues
• Perform intakes for pregnant/postpartum women seeking treatment
• With Access Team, maintain up-to-date record of openings in FRT/FSL system
• Match women with openings in FRT/FSL system and other treatment programs, as appropriate
• Maintain and update listings of all programs serving pregnant women
• Provide interim telephone counseling services to pregnant and postpartum women in need of treatment who are unable to be placed immediately
• Refer pregnant/postpartum women to services as needed
• Follow up referrals by calling women to ensure they have been able to access treatment
• Work closely with Helpline to facilitate timely referrals
• Represent IHR in State forums, addressing guidelines for pregnant women's treatment programs
• Monthly, collect and update data from treatment programs regarding current status of pregnant women referred to treatment
• Work with all levels of treatment programs to ensure they have the capacity to respond to referral and treatment requirements
• With Assistant Director, complete collection of data annually for Federal Block Grant Report

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with substance abuse treatment services for pregnant women, and for postpartum women with children up to six months of age
• Bachelor's Degree in human services, or related field, strongly preferred
• Understanding of the Massachusetts treatment system and options for pregnant/postpartum women
• Experience providing telephone counseling to pregnant women seeking treatment
• Familiarity with substance abuse and treatment, particularly family treatment
• Familiarity with child welfare issues, especially as they are affected by substance abuse
• Strong and clear communicator; can work well under pressure
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• The ability to work as a team player

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward a formal cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources, Institute for Health and Recovery, Inc., 349 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 or email (preferred) to hr@healthrecovery.org.

Safe House Manager, LifeWay Network, Bronx, NY

Safe House Manager

Posted on: June 15, 2013
Application deadline: July 15, 2013
Posted by: LifeWay Network

DESCRIPTION

The House Manager for the LifeWay Network Safe House will be a key member of a team to provide a safe haven for woman survivors of human trafficking. LifeWay Network operates a safe house for women who have escaped or have been rescued from a trafficking situation and need to be provided a safe and nurturing living situation where they can heal while receiving the services needed to enhance their growth. The House Manager will be responsible for the overall care and management of the house and will collaborate with other team members to ensure that the needs of the residents are met and that a supportive and nurturing environment which supports growth and healing is provided.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee daily routines and general maintenance of the home.
2. Welcome new guests to the home, orient them to the household and help them to adjust to the daily routine.
3. Participate in the creation of a warm, welcoming home enviroment.
4. Oversee daily schedules
5. Maintain daily logs of significant household events and issues as well as any critical incidents
6. Participate in regular team meetings and service planning sessions
7. Support the implementation of individual service plans
8. Establish schedules and organize the completion of all household tasks
9. Oversee menu preparation, and monitor the overall functioning of the house.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in human services
Experience in shelter/residence management
Must respect confidential issues and material of each resident and confidentiality related to the house.
Good writing and computer skills
Must be able to work as a member of a team
Must have good communication and listening skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume with cover letter to:
Barbara McMurray
bmclifeway@yahoo.com

Bilingual Family Health Advocate, Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County, Coatesville & Oxford, PA

Bilingual Family Health Advocate

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Application deadline: July 22, 2013
Posted by: Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County

DESCRIPTION

You can make a difference in your community! Provide outreach, case management, home visiting, and health education to women and their babies enrolled in our Healthy Start Program. Join our outstanding team of employees committed to providing the highest quality of service to their participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies pregnant women through outreach in the community and referrals from agencies and enrolls them in the appropriate services of the program.
• Publicizes the program to the community through one-on-one contact, health fairs and other special events.
• Maintains ongoing contact with pregnant women by telephone and home visits to provide emotional support, health information and referrals to health care and social services.
• Serves as the pregnant woman's advocate and accompanies her to health and social service agencies, in accordance with program protocols.
• Provides support to women experiencing challenges such as depression and domestic violence.
• Conducts screenings and assessments of program participants to aid in identifying their needs.
• Assists families in applying for and maintaining public health insurance coverage.
• Encourages women to attend pre-natal and parenting classes, support groups, and other special events.
• Maintains complete and accurate records related to the delivery of program services, using a variety of manual and electronic data gathering tools.
• Protects the confidentiality of all information regarding current and past program participants as well as organizational operations.
• Provides additional staff support to other Healthy Start offices, as needed.
• Attends team events and organizational-wide staff meetings.
• Participates in organizational-wide training programs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven ability to and/or history of strong involvement in local community organizations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully bilingual in both verbal and written Spanish and English.
• Effective written, reading, and verbal communication skills in English and, for some positions, also Spanish. Ability in these areas will be measured by oral and reading comprehension assessments.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Keyboarding, Windows, Internet Explorer) including ability to enter and track participant data.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong organizational skills.
• No criminal or child abuse history as determined by a criminal background check and child abuse screening.
• Track record of working as a productive and cooperative member of a team.
• Willingness to accept supervision and make personal performance improvements as appropriate.
• Capability to work flexible hours (minimum of one evening per month and one weekend day per month) and to work at other Healthy Start offices, as needed.
• Minimum of High School diploma or G.E.D.
• At least one year of relevant paid work or volunteer experience.

This position would work out of both Coatesville and Oxford sites.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please send your resume, preferably in Microsoft Word format, to careers@ccmchc.org

Officer Assistant & After-School Arts Counselor, Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, Denver, CO

Office Assistant & After-School Arts Counselor

Posted on: June 17, 2013
Application deadline: July 22, 2013
Posted by: Girls Athletic Leadership Schools

DESCRIPTION

GALS is an all-girls, public charter school serving 200 girls in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade. GALS seeks to hire an Office Assistant dedicated to supporting movement and hands-on learning into a standards-based academic environment focused on the overall health, wellness, and success of girls. GALS is accepting resumes for the following position(s) for the 2012-2013 school year for an Office Assistant and After-School Arts Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

For all available positions, GALS seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in GALS' mission of providing a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. Experience utilizing culturally congruent strategies in gender-specific and movement-based environments is a plus.

Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional community by jointly planning and executing logistics and communications.

Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement.

Qualifications: Previous teaching and/or administrative experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Urban school experience and experience with diverse communities preferred. Fluency in Spanish required.

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 7:30am-3:30pm on Wednesday

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Uphold the mission, values, and expectations of GALS with all students and families
· Promptly greet all visitors to the school and take care of their needs to the best of his/her ability in a friendly and professional manner
· Maintain a welcoming environment and physical appearance of the front office and hallway of the school
· Manage school security systems and approve school access to visitors
· Manage faxes, letters, district mail, mailings, translation, etc. on an at-needs basis
· Manage all school "autodials" and incoming phone calls
· Perform all written and verbal translations
· Manage planned substitute teacher requests (teachers manage last-minute requests)
· Maintain inventory and supplies for Teacher Supply Closet
· Maintain inventory and supplies for the School Store, when applicable
· Inventory shipments against packing lists to be turned in to Central Office
· Ensure accurate student attendance records for the school as well as for the district (in support of the Office Assistant)
· Maintain attendance records in IC for all grades
· Enforce attendance and tardiness policies.
· Support school enrollment policies and procedures following district and school guidelines
· Manage October Count procedures and data reporting, with School Manager
· Assist with, and translate, all written parent communication on behalf of the school
· Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records
· Assist in scheduling of meetings and organize incoming student paperwork for GALS enrollment
· Manage money collection procedures and student payments
· Inventory and sell GALS gear
· Organize registration paperwork and maintain current student records in IC
· Communicate messages to students in person or via the GALS message board
· Help coordinate use of office space for events, parent meetings, student testing, counseling groups, board meetings, other classes and Special Education Team needs
· Assist the GALS administrative team with the scheduling of parent meetings and provide translation support in meetings as necessary
· Administer first aid and medications to students according to school and district standards
· Coordinate GALS' after-school activity offerings, including communicating with vendors and families, handling registration and payment, and monitoring classes
· Managing after-school dismissal and pick-up procedures
· Participate in weekly office check-ins with the School Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Excellent knowledge of Spanish and English language and grammar – bilingual and bi-literate
· Customer service
· Proficient in Microsoft Office

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a personal statement explaining 1) for what position you are applying; 2) how your interests and professional experiences align with and qualify you to be part of GALS's vision and mission; 3) the challenges you anticipate encountering working in an urban start-up school. Documents should be in Word format sent via email to hiring@galschoolsdenver.org, Attn: Jessica Dauchy. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Candidates invited to move to the interview round will be expected to partake in a series of simulation exercises, including teaching to the hiring committee and/or students at GALS.

Middle School Science Teacher, Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, Denver, CO

Middle School Science Teacher

Posted on: June 17, 2013
Posted by: Girls Athletic Leadership Schools

DESCRIPTION

GALS is an all-girls, public charter school serving 200 girls in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade. GALS seeks to hire NCLB highly qualified teachers skilled at integrating movement and hands-on learning into a standards-based academic environment focused on the overall health, wellness, and success of girls. GALS teachers will be responsible for: developing detailed unit plans and daily lessons; delivering engaging, inquiry-based instruction infused with movement and fieldwork; assessing students' learning via a variety of tools and presentations of learning; and, serve as academic, character and wellness advisors. GALS is accepting resumes for the following position(s) for the 2013-2014 school year for a Middle School Science Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

For all available positions, GALS seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in GAL's mission of providing a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. Experience utilizing culturally congruent strategies in gender-specific and movement-based environments is a plus.

Pedagogical alignment: Belief that learning expeditions—or long-term, in-depth studies that focus on specific case studies— help students construct deep understandings and skills and prepare them to create authentic products that meet a need for real audiences. Ability to differentiate, utilize data to drive instruction, and employ constructivist instructional skills. Experience developing expeditionary curriculum and/or teaching in an EL school a plus.

Entrepreneurial spirit: Ability to thrive in the ambiguity and intensity of a start-up environment.

Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional learning community by jointly planning and delivering instruction; participating fully in professional development; and engaging in an on-going exchange of ideas.

Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement.

Qualifications: No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant. Previous teaching and/or administrative experience. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Urban school experience and experience with diverse communities preferred. Certification required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a personal statement explaining 1) for what position you are applying; 2) how your interests and professional experiences align with and qualify you to be part of GALS's vision and mission; 3) the challenges you anticipate encountering working in an urban start-up school. Documents should be in Word format sent via email to hiring@galschoolsdenver.org, Attn: Jessica Dauchy. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Candidates invited to move to the interview round will be expected to partake in a series of simulation exercises, including teaching to the hiring committee and/or students at GALS.

Principal Gifts Officer / Philanthropy Advisor, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Principal Gifts Officer / Philanthropy Advisor

Posted on: June 17, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

DESCRIPTION

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has fought for a world where every woman has immediate and unfettered access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 74 affiliates managing nearly 800 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year. Now, as the leading reproductive rights advocate, health care provider, and sex educator for women, Planned Parenthood looks to its next 100 years. After examining the major trends impacting the organization, the federation came together to create a vision for the future that is embodied by the goals of its new five year strategic plan: becoming the go-to source for sexuality education and sexual health information and care for young women and men, and helping to create the healthiest generation ever.

In order to more efficiently execute this plan, Planned Parenthood is expanding the department of Principal and Major Gifts and developing geographic expertise as it continues to build upon long term donor relationships. The Principal Gifts Officer reporting to the National Director of Principal & Major Gifts is responsible for managing all cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, recognition and stewardship for a portfolio of both existing donors and prospects and well as working with the National Director of Principal and Major Gifts, CDO, and President to manage and grow the Principal Gifts program.


POSITION SUMMARY

• Develops cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of prospects and donors with affinity for PPFA and capacity to give $250k+ gifts.
• Builds and manages network of relationships with prospective donors involving PPFA leadership and staff. Facilitates and coordinates all communication with these prospects and among the prospect's PPFA relationships. Promotes positive relations with these prospects and donors.
• Evaluates various gift opportunities and giving vehicles and recommends the most suitable for a particular donor.
• Interacts with internal contacts to consult on PPFA needs, to formulate strategies to promote prospect engagement with PPFA and to identify potential donors.
• Assists with the strategy for and creation of written communications from various PPFA leaders appropriate to a donor's interests.
• Participates (often in concert with others) in gift solicitations to fund PPFA programs and to enhance the development efforts of PPFA.
• Travels (possibly extensively) commensurate with expectations for fundraising activity contact and travel. May involve international travel depending upon prospect assignments.
• Performs additional development-related activities/efforts at the request of manager.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/174ed5e

Education Manager, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Education Manager

Posted on: June 17
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

DESCRIPTION

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has fought for a world where every woman has immediate and unfettered access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 74 affiliates managing nearly 800 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year. Now, as the leading reproductive rights advocate, health care provider, and sex educator for women, Planned Parenthood looks to its next 100 years. After examining the major trends impacting the organization, the federation came together to create a vision for the future that is embodied by the goals of its new five year strategic plan: becoming the go-to source for sexuality education and sexual health information and care for young women and men, and helping to create the healthiest generation ever.

This position will provide support for the Education Division in the areas of affiliate technical assistance and accreditation, public policy related to sex education, and communications campaigns on education topics, including integration of dual use messaging.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Associate Director of Education in developing webinars and in-person trainings for affiliate Education Departments aimed at strengthening education programs;deliver trainings online, at affiliates, and at select conferences.
• Work with Public Policy and Communications staff to monitor state and local-level attacks on sex education; provide strategy and messaging support to affiliates for proactive and defensive work related to sex education policy; draft public policy analysis memos as requested by Government Relations; analyze news articles and reports as needed.
• Work with other PPFA staff to complete off-site reviews of affiliate Education Departments by participating virtually (via Skype or videoconference) in education interviews and providing input on affiliate compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Maintain updated resource materials for affiliate Education Departments by ensuring content is current and adding additional information and resources as they become available; assist in the development of new resources, as necessary.
• Respond to requests for support from affiliate Education Departments or other affiliate requests related to education via e-mail and phone.
• Develop messages for health center staff and communications work on dual use based on focus groups; work with Medical Affairs on strengthening standards and guidelines re: dual use; act as education coordinator for dual use work with communications.
• Assist with chat/text monitoring as volume expands.
• Develop plan for improving and updating "For Educators" section of PPFA website and assist with additional educational publications/video on breast health, for Let's Talk (e.g. parent and teen resources), GYT, and teen pregnancy prevention month.
• Other Duties as Assigned

HOW TO APPLY

For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://bit.ly/12oi760

Director of Pro Bono Services, Center for Reproductive Rights, New York, NY

Director of Pro Bono Services

Posted on: June 19, 2013
Application deadline: July 19, 2013
Posted by: Center for Reproductive Rights

BACKGROUND

Founded in 1992, the Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization that promotes women's equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive health and rights as fundamental rights that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect and fulfill. The Center is unmatched as a reproductive rights organization in its expertise in U.S. constitutional law, comparative law, and international human rights law.

The Center works across the globe on issues including access to life-saving obstetric care, contraception, abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information. National-level courts, regional and international human rights s bodies have increasingly recognized that a woman's right to reproductive autonomy and reproductive healthcare are basic human rights that must be protected. The Center for Reproductive Rights has played a key role in securing these legal victories and works with attorneys and advocates in the U.S., Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.

The Center is governed by a 20-person Board of Directors and employs more than 100 professionals from Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Kenya, Korea, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Slovakia, Sweden and the US. In addition to its headquarters in New York, the Center has offices in Washington, DC, Nairobi, Bogotá, Kathmandu, and Geneva.

In the U.S. Legal Program, the Center's preeminent litigation team has helped millions of women and their families by securing government funding for abortions, striking down abortion bans and other access restrictions, and protecting teens' access to emergency contraception and confidential reproductive healthcare services and information. The Center's complimentary legislative advocacy initiatives and strategies have helped local advocates fight restrictive abortion legislation in over 25 states as well as promote reproductive rights and access to health care for millions of women. Through our human rights advocacy, the Center has been able to promote the integration and adoption of human rights principles in the domestic sphere while systematically norm-building and elevating local reproductive health issues within international treaty monitoring bodies and partner organizations.

Through its Global Legal Program, the Center has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. committees, and regional human rights bodies, and has built the legal capacity of women's rights advocates in over 50 countries. The Center's global advocacy has shaped the international human rights landscape greatly expanding the interpretation of human rights norms to include reproductive rights protections.

The Center's Government Relations Program, based in Washington, DC since 2009, focuses on both U.S. domestic and foreign policy, providing leadership within the community of reproductive rights allies. The Center informs the policy debate at the federal level by producing legal analysis of legislation, comments on regulations, polling data, and other materials to policymakers in Congress, the Administration, and the White House. It works to vigorously defend and expand access to a full range of reproductive healthcare; counter abortion stigma as it is reflected in federal policy; and ensure U.S. foreign policy reflects the full range of women's health needs around the globe.

POSITION DESCRIPTION


The Director of Pro Bono Services will be joining the Center at an exciting time for the institution, and a critical time for the nation and for the reproductive rights movement globally. The Center has dramatically expanded its pro bono support from domestic and foreign law firms from $80,000 to more than $5 million annually.

She/he will be responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding relationships with law firms to leverage effective legal support for the Center's US Legal, Government Relations and Global Legal programs. The Director will also seek to expand our partnerships with pro bono firms in order both to increase our capacity to take on new cases and to deepen and broaden our engagement with the private bar.
The Director of Pro Bono Services will report to the Vice President of Programs and works in in close collaboration with other senior staff to maximize effective pro bono engagement with law firms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic and Annual Planning:
  • Develop and implement long-term and annual plans for maximizing pro bono legal support that advances the Center's Strategic Plan.
• Pro Bono Program Management:
  • Develop, maintain and deepen pro bono partnerships
  • Implement a system to channel CRR project proposals, including litigation, legal advocacy and research projects; and respond to requests from firms to engage in pro bono work
  • Develop and manage the contracts/engagement with firms
  • Develop and manage the database of firms and pro bono contacts
  • Strategically involve the Center's President and staff across the organization to strengthen relationships and secure effective engagement with firms
  • Resolve administrative, operational and project issues that can arise between CRR and the firms
  • Develop and implement a system for managing, reporting, and evaluating projects implementation; and for providing feedback to relevant parties after projects are completed
• Marketing:
  • Develop and implement a plan to market the Center to top law firms, including:
  • Maintain regular communications with current and prospective firms
  • Develop cultivation events
  • Develop and distribute marketing materials
• Public Relations:
  • Work with Communications to develop and seize opportunities to profile CRR pro bono partners in the media
  • Work with legal programs for opportunities to feature CRR pro bono partners in public speaking opportunities about CRR cases
• Development:
  • Support outreach strategies to firms aimed at securing law firm support for the Center's annual gala
  • Undertake any other responsibilities that support or enhance the Center's pro bono program and other institutional priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to the Center's mission, purpose, and values
• JD degree required
• Minimum of 10 years legal experience, including at least three years of relevant work experience in a leading law firm
• Familiarity with pro bono legal services and nonprofit organizations.
• Wide network of relationships with partners at leading firms in New York City.
• Excellent political judgment, strong analytical and writing skills and ability to think and plan strategically
• Effective public speaker
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A high level of energy, self-confidence, initiative, and follow-through; ability to recognize and act on opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of effectively working in a team environment and with all levels of management
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills
• Principled, ethical, professional, and committed to exceptional work quality and standards
• Must be available for occasional travel and evening events,

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (email preferred) to resumes@reprorights.org

Note: Applicants must indicate Director of Pro Bono Services, their last name, and Code 187 as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments. Please mention in your cover letter where you saw this opportunity.

Mailing address:
Center for Reproductive Rights
Attn.: Director of Pro Bono Services - Code 187
120 Wall Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10005

Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in and we will not hold the position open for any specific time period. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by July, 19 2013.