Legal Advocate - Urban Justice Center

Legal Advocate

Urban Justice Center
New York, New York

The Urban Justice Center (UJC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy on behalf of New York City�s most vulnerable residents. The mission of UJC�s Homelessness Outreach & Prevention Project (HOPP) is to advocate for economic justice for no and low income New Yorkers. We conduct direct legal services, litigation, research and policy advocacy to preserve and expand access to public benefits programs and ensure government accountability. Direct services are based in legal clinics at soup kitchens and food pantries in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, where we provide legal advice, referrals, advocacy, and representation for New Yorkers living in poverty.

We seek a legal advocate to represent individuals experiencing legal problems in accessing public benefits such as cash assistance, food stamps, Medicaid, and eviction prevention grants. Responsibilities include interviewing individual clients to determine their needs; helping clients understand the government public benefits system; writing extensive referrals; staffing our legal clinics, which are housed at food pantries and soup kitchens throughout New York City; representing clients at fair hearings; engaging in advocacy with Cash Assistance and Non-Cash Assistance Centers; and conducting all work necessary to ensure on-going receipt of public benefits for the advocate�s clients. Additionally, once the advocate is trained, s/he will help train advocates in the community and internally.

Successful candidates must have strong organizational and administrative skills, the ability to quickly learn about a complex system, endless patience, an aptitude for tenacious negotiation, and the ability to respond sensitively to the urgent needs of clients. A college degree is required and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Recent college graduates, as well as those with experience will be considered. Fluency in Spanish is highly desired.

People of color, LGBT individuals, individuals who have personal experience with poverty, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary is from the low- to mid-$30k's, commensurate with experience, and generous vacation and full medical and dental benefits are provided.

To Apply: Please do not contact us by telephone or fax. We will contact those applicants who we wish to interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please submit a cover letter detailing public interest experience/interest, a resume, a brief writing sample, and a list of references via email by January 5, 2009 to:

Urban Justice Center
E-mail: hopp@urbanjustice.org

B*tch magazine job posting

B*tch Magazine seeks highly skilled editor

Please spread as far and wide as you possibly can... (I'm putting asterisks in place of the "i" in hopes that it'll make it through any spam filters.)

B-Word/B*tch is a 12-year-old feminist nonprofit media organization that interrogates commercial culture via a magazine, a website, and assorted other media and outreach vehicles. Our founding editorial and creative director is transitioning to a broader organizational role, and so B-Word/B*tch is looking to hire a highly skilled full-time editor to join our tiny but hardworking staff. Someone with exceptional editing skills and a talent and love for analyzing media/pop culture from a perspective rooted in social/economic justice, someone who's passionate about both print publishing and newer forms of media like online, audio, and video…

The editor's primary responsibilities will be acquiring and editing content for the magazine, but will also play a key role in generating content for our website, as well as fundraising, outreach, and organizational development. In other words, we're looking for a brilliant editor who understands the unique challenges facing nonprofit publishing organizations, and is committed to wearing multiple hats to keep the wheels turning (if you'll excuse our mixed metaphor).

Primary responsibilities:
- Oversee and acquire content for the magazine
- Edit articles and help shape the editorial tone and scope of the magazine
- Oversee the production calendar and process for the magazine
- Maintain and cultivate relationships with writers
- Assist in developing and expanding our new media efforts
- Acquire and write content for the website
- Design and implement editorial strategies that are consistent with B-Word's mission-driven, nonprofit nature
- Do outreach to support the organization's marketing activities
- Hire and manage magazine interns

Minimum qualifications/requirements:
- At least three years features/developmental editing experience
- Strong understanding and awareness of feminism(s)
- Strong understanding of (and passion for!) new media
- Strong familiarity with past and present trends in media and pop culture
- Excellent grasp of grammar and spelling
- Stellar proofreading and copyediting abilities; familiarity with Chicago style
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, and InDesign
- Demonstrated experience with web writing/editing
- Experience with video and podcasting technology a major plus

Personality traits/skill sets that are essential in a small organization like ours:
- Clear and frequent communication
- Ability to collaborate and share decision-making in small groups
- Ability to think creatively when resources are tight
- Highly developed organizational, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and delegating skills
- Strong initiative, drive, and self-direction; ability to work independently
- A sense of humor a major plus!

B-Word/B*tch is based in Portland, Oregon, and we strongly believe that you need to be in Portland to do this job well. If you believe you can do it from somewhere other than Portland, we are open to hearing your strategies for effective communication and remote collaboration.

**B-Word/B*tch is committed to systemic social change, and aims to prioritize the voices and visions of people most affected by the injustices and oppression we work against. Women of color, trans people, people from poor and working class backgrounds, queer-identified folks, and others committed to anti-oppression, collective, grassroots media work are encouraged to apply.**

In the interest of transparency, you should know:
- Regrettably, the only way to our office is up a set of about 15 stairs. We are not wheelchair-accessible.
- We're unable to cover any moving expenses.

Please send a cover letter detailing salary requirements, your *editing experience*, any *experience working with nonprofits*, and your *particular interests related to feminism and pop culture*. Also please include one writing sample.

Closing date for applications: December 30, 2008
Anticipated start date: January 19, 2009

Please email a detailed cover letter (*answering all the questions please!*), a resume, and three references to publishing@b-word.org. Please write "editor position" in the subject line. Or mail to: B-Word, Debbie Rasmussen, 4930 NE 29th Ave, Portland, OR 97211.
No phone calls, faxes, or drop-ins. No, no!

Legal Assistant and Program Associate, Refugee Protection Program

Legal Assistant & Program Associate
Human Rights First
Washington, DC

Human Rights First works in the United States and abroad to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law. We support human rights activists who fight for basic freedoms and peaceful change at the local level; protect refugees in flight from persecution and repression; help build a strong international system of justice and accountability; and make sure human rights laws and principles are enforced in the United States and abroad.

The Refugee Protection Program seeks a Legal Assistant/Program Associate for the Washington, D.C. office to schedule, coordinate and conduct initial interviews with asylum seekers seeking legal representation; to work closely with pro bono attorneys handling cases of asylum seekers; to handle the complex administrative details of the asylum legal representation program; to assist with outreach and advocacy goals related to asylum and refugee protection; and to participate in all of those activities required to smoothly handle this complex process confidentially and competently. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

* Handling the administrative/clerical details of the program providing administrative support, including correspondence, memos, faxes, reports, appointments, file system development and maintenance, coordinating schedules, compiling and updating informational packets, composing case summaries, updating country condition research, and creating and maintaining computer databases
* Responding to inquiries and requests for assistance from asylum seekers, including scheduling, coordinating and conducting initial screening interviews
* Performing in-depth, detailed in-house interviews with potential clients, who are often victims of torture and human rights abuses
* Managing the timely and compassionate responses to potential clients; placing accepted cases with appropriate volunteer attorneys
* Communicating in a responsive and efficient manner with volunteer attorneys, other human rights organizations and the public; organizing legal trainings and assisting in the provision of support for volunteer attorneys;
* Plan and attend liaison meetings with government agencies and local non-governmental organizations
* Providing support with outreach and advocacy objectives, including assistance in drafting newsletters, web page maintenance, written materials, e-advocacy, and the development of advocacy and resource materials
* Assisting with the hiring, orientation and supervision of interns and assuring that these volunteers are used as quality resources for those seeking asylum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree and at least one year of post-college working experience in a related field
* Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
* Superb organization skills, including the ability to manage numerous tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet unexpected deadlines
* Advanced-level proficiency and previous experience in a variety of computer software applications (MS Office - especially Internet Explorer, MS Word XP. Excel; Outlook), and database management
* The ability to exercise judgment and show initiative
* Fluency in French and/or Spanish required. Other languages welcome.

START DATE: THIS IS AN IMMEDIATE HIRE
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 25, 2008
SUBMISSIONS (Via E-mail):
Cover letter & Resume
Names and contact details for three (3) references

All applicants will be notified of our receipt of application; only selected applicants will be contacted for phone or in-person interviews. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Please send cover letter and resume to:


Human Rights First
ATTN: HR-WDC Office Manager
E-mail: HumanResources@HumanRightsFirst.org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site

Research Associate, Center on Youth Justice

Research Associate, Center on Youth Justice
Vera Institute of Justice
New York City, New York

The Vera Institute of Justice, a private nonprofit organization, works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. Researchers in the Center collect and analyze data to diagnose problems and inequities in juvenile justice system delivery and to evaluate reforms to solve such problems. In addition, researchers evaluate Vera’s demonstration projects which test innovative approaches to addressing specific gaps in the juvenile justice system. By providing an integrated mix of technical assistance, research, and planning services, the Center on Youth Justice is uniquely positioned to enhance rational decision making in juvenile justice processes, and to support innovative system change for court involved youth.

The Center on Youth Justice seeks a research associate to work with an interdisciplinary team conducting research and providing technical assistance locally and nationally on a set of projects involving juvenile justice. The research associate will participate in multiple stages of research design, implementation, and analysis. Responsibilities may also include talking and meeting with government agencies to diagnose data capacity.

Responsibilities: The main responsibilities of the Research Associate will include working on all research planning and implementation; managing and analyzing computerized databases; constructing and preparing data collection instruments, recruiting and interviewing study subjects, conducting statistical analysis, and writing reports. Occasional travel outside of New York City is required.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a Master’s degree in sociology, psychology, public policy, mental health or closely related discipline and some knowledge of, and experience in, social science research, particularly in the areas of corrections, criminal justice, and public policy. Position requirements include:

* Three to five years research experience
* Experience in developing and managing databases
* Experience conducting data analysis using SPSS
* Experience in designing and conducting statistical analysis
* Experience in working in applied research settings, particularly in criminal justice
* Interest and experience in designing, conducting and analyzing focus groups, interviews and surveys
* Familiarity with or interest in performance measurement and public policy analysis
* Experience working with government partners
* Excellent presentation and writing skills

Salary: Commensurate with experience

To apply: Please mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter and résumé to (no phone calls please):

Research Associate
Center on Youth Justice
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10279
Fax: 212-941-9407
Email: job.cyj.resassociate08@vera.org

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted

The Vera Institute values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site

Program Associate at Summer Search

Program Associate
Summer Search
New York, New York

ABOUT SUMMER SEARCH

Summer Search’s mission is to find resilient low-income high-school students and inspire them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college advising, and a lasting support network.

Summer Search is a leadership development program with a unique commitment to providing ongoing and long-term support for low-income high school students. Founded in San Francisco in 1990, Summer Search now operates seven offices nationwide and serves more than 800 high school students and 2,000 alumni nationally. Over our eighteen year history 93% of our students have gone on to college and a remarkable 89% remain enrolled and on-track to graduate. Ninety-three are first-generation college students.

OUR TEAM

Summer Search is committed to the personal and professional growth opportunities of every staff member. We embrace honesty, directness, and criticism as the opportunity for growth. Everyone within our organization is guided by the following values:

* Resiliency: We challenge ourselves to take positive risks and find healthy outlets. Consistently reaching out to other local and national staff and being curious are vital.
* Altruism: We each take ownership of this program but also see it as an opportunity to genuinely empower others.
* Performance: We work with a sustained sense of passion and productivity, striving for excellence.

POSITION INFORMATION

The Program Associate works closely with students in an intensive mentoring capacity, primarily mentoring by phone, but also in person during workshops and annual events. The PA assumes responsibility for significant program elements related to summer trip preparation, school partnerships, and student support. The PA also manages a variety of general administrative duties.

Essential Functions:

* Talk with and mentor students on a weekly basis to build supportive, caring, and authentic, relationships.
* Outreach to teachers, counselors, and other referral partners.
* Liase with summer partners and place students on experiential education programs.
* Assist with data collection and documentation for an evaluation and outcomes measurement.
* Assist with event coordination.
* Assist with general administrative duties including answering phones, processing mail, routing information, and filing.

OUR BENEFITS

Summer Search is committed to creating an environment that is supportive of learning, growth and staff development. Our intense investment in staff includes:

Salary starting at $38,000, but commensurate with experience and education Blue Cross Health Plan after 3 months of employment 401 (K) Plan and employer matching program after 1 year of employment Paid holidays and vacation.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree
* At least two years of work experience after college
* Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Excellent organizational and project management skills
* Self-starter who is comfortable in a close-knit team-oriented setting
* Flexibility and eagerness to learn and work on different tasks as needed
* Strong command of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with database operations
* Bi-lingual English-Spanish a plus

HOW TO APPLY

To apply to Summer Search, please attach a cover letter with your resume that details your track record of performance, and your ability to overcome challenges. Please focus your cover letter on details that are not in your resume, so that with we have a more complete picture of who you are.

Mail or e-mail your application to:

Karina Kirsch
Executive Director
Summer Search New York City
90 Broad Street, Suite 202
New York, NY 10004
E-mail: nyc@summersearch.org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site

COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT – JOB ANNOUNCEMENT / JOB DESCRIPTION

COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT – JOB ANNOUNCEMENT / JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Survey Coordinator

Position: Consultant - 80% time Duration: 1 year

Supervised by: Program Director Salary: $26,000

Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) is an environmental health and social justice non-profit organization that seeks to achieve environmental health & justice by building grassroots power in and with communities of color and low-income communities.

CBE’s unique three-part strategy provides grassroots organizing, strategic research and legal advocacy to urban communities disproportionately impacted by industrial pollution.

In the midst of a campaign against a massive refinery expansion and at the close of a community-based study testing for the presence of indoor and outdoor sources of toxic exposure, CBE aims to conduct a community health assessment as a critical tool to evaluate neighborhood level health conditions, community needs and resources.

Job responsibilities include:

􀂃 Work with collaborative partners to develop survey design, format and protocol

􀂃 Orient (4) community surveyers & (2) organizers to the survey and provide training on door-to-door

outreach

􀂃 Coordinate implementation of door-to-door survey

􀂃 Organize a community educational forum around breast cancer and the environment

􀂃 Complete an assessment of local resources for breast cancer screening and treatment

CBE seeks a Community Survey Coordinator to oversee implementation of a community health

survey in one of CBE’s target communities adjacent to a large oil refinery and other significant

sources of pollution. Residents of Contra Costa are encouraged to apply.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES

􀂃 Must have strong people skills, be community friendly and have the ability to engage a broad spectrum of

people representing various social, cultural and professional backgrounds.

􀂃 High accuracy, attention to detail, organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

􀂃 Must have strong time-management skills.

􀂃 Ability to ensure a positive, team-oriented environment.

􀂃 Feels aligned with CBE’s mission and work

􀂃 Willing to work evenings and weekends

EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIRMENTS

􀂃 Requires previous experience in survey design and/or implementation.

􀂃 Solid understanding of Environmental Justice and commitment to long-term social change.

􀂃 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

􀂃 Public speaking/presentation experience.

􀂃 Spanish language proficiency.

􀂃 A valid driver’s license, driver’s insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.

TO APPLY

Send résumé with cover letter and include three professional references with phone numbers.

Send email to cperez@cbecal.org and/or mail to the address below:

Communities for a Better Environment

Attn. Carla M. Pérez, Northern California Program Director

1440 Broadway Ste. 701

Oakland, Ca 94612

CBE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of every age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and disability status that are committed to Environmental Justice.

Climate Campaigner - International Rivers

Position Available - Please Post
Climate Campaigner
Berkeley, California

International Rivers supports communities around
the world in protecting their rivers, watersheds
and human rights. We work to halt destructive
dams and encourage better methods of meeting
needs for water, energy and protection from
floods. We have more than 20 staff based in our
Berkeley main office and six other locations
around the world.

We need a dynamic, skilled and experienced
climate campaigner. The main focus of our climate
work is on preventing carbon offset schemes from
harming efforts to address the climate crisis and
from furthering the destruction of rivers. It
also includes education and advocacy work on
greenhouse gas emissions from dams; and on the
impacts of climate change on rivers and water
management and the ways in which societies can
best adapt to these impacts.

Our Climate Campaigner reports to the Executive
Director. The Campaigner is responsible for
research and analysis, writing, advocacy and
lobbying, information dissemination and
networking, fundraising, and supervision of
volunteers, interns and consultants. This
full-time position is based in Berkeley,
California, and requires international and
domestic travel.

Primary Responsibilities

… Monitor and seek to influence policy and
political developments related to the Kyoto
Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and
other carbon offset initiatives, in particular
those developments related to hydropower, and
including the actual and proposed use of offsets
in carbon trading schemes in Europe, the US and
elsewhere;
… Submit comments to the CDM, and assist others
to submit comments, on specific hydropower
projects proposed for CDM credits. Work to ensure
that CDM decision-makers act upon these comments;
… Monitor scientific and policy developments
relating to greenhouse gas emissions from dams
and produce materials to explain these
developments to non-specialist audiences;
… Monitor literature on impacts of climate change
on water resources management and ways of
adapting to these impacts. Promote effective use
of climate adaptation funds in the water sector
and seek to prevent international agencies and
governments using climate change as a
justification for building destructive water
infrastructure projects;
… Write and produce briefings, reports, press
releases, opinion pieces and blog entries and
help maintain our climate web pages;
… Cultivate relationships and do interviews with
print, radio, and TV journalists;
… Give presentations at public events and
represent International Rivers at conferences and
other meetings.
… Assist International Rivers partner groups
around the world to understand and influence the
CDM and other international climate-related
processes;
… Participate in and help to build activist
coalitions on climate issues, including to ensure
that CDM offsets are excluded from initiatives to
address climate change at the state, regional and
federal levels in the US.

Skills and Experience Required:
… At least three years' experience in climate
and/or clean energy/energy justice advocacy;
… Graduate degree in relevant subject or equivalent experience;
… Familiarity with international climate policies
and politics, particularly related to the design
and implementation of carbon trading and offset
and schemes;
… Strong analytical capacity and ability to
develop and implement effective media and
political strategies;
… Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills;
… Ability to work independently and as part of a
team; manage a variety of tasks and work under
time pressure;
… Project management skills and experience;
… Demonstrated ability to work in coalitions and
thrive in diverse cultural settings;
… Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours;
… Authorization to work in the US.

Desired Qualifications:
… Demonstrated interest in and understanding of
dam, river and water issues, and of campaigns
seeking to influence international financial
institutions and corporations;
… Experience living in the Global South and
working with Southern civil society organizations.
… Experience promoting stories to the international media;
… Ability to read technical documents and converse in Spanish or Chinese;
… Experience in the use of online organizing strategies;
… Experience raising funds from foundations.

Salary and Benefits
Competitive Bay Area non-profit salary plus
excellent benefits (including vacation, 401(k)
and health insurance).

Application Procedures
To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three
writing samples (and where possible links to
further on-line samples) to International Rivers,
ATTN: Climate Campaigner, 1847 Berkeley Way,
Berkeley, CA 94703, USA; or fax +1 510 848 1008,
or email to jobpost@internationalrivers.org, with
Climate Campaigner in the subject line. Deadline
for applications: 11 March, 2008.

International Rivers is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from all
qualified candidates regardless of age, class,
disability status, ethnicity, gender, race and
sexual orientation.

International Rivers offers a stimulating, casual
and flexible work environment.

Transfair - Trade Marketing Manager

TransFair USA, a four-time winner of Fast Company Magazine’s Social Capitalist award for Social Entrepreneurship, is an entrepreneurial non-profit organization that is the only certifier of Fair Trade products in the U.S. TransFair is a fast-paced, dynamic environment driven by a passion for “doing good” in the world by harnessing the power of markets and corporate partnerships. This position is responsible for all aspects of trade-related marketing for TFUSA, including the planning, coordination and management of Fair Trade Month, and all industry-related programs for licensees and retail accounts. This key position works closely with Business Development team to support their needs and those of key accounts.

Please apply on Transfair’s website: www.transfairusa.org/jobs

PBI seeks Co-Director

Co-Director Needed
Peace Brigades International - USA
Washington, DC

Peace Brigades International (PBI-USA) is seeking a Co-Director. We are an NGO that protects human rights and promotes nonviolent transformation of conflicts. Our volunteers work with human rights defenders all over the world and provide unarmed accompaniment to those threatened by violence. The Co-Director will coordinate recruitment of and support volunteers, help formulate and execute fundraising strategy, strengthen political and grass-roots networks, raise PBI/USA's visibility, supervise interns, database maintenance, and produce the monthly newsletter. Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish & English, excellent writing and public speaking skills, fundraising experience, computer skills, and ability to motivate others and lead. Position is full-time, starting ASAP. Benefits include health insurance and 3 weeks paid vacation. Salary commensurate with exp. 202-232-0142v / 232-0143 fax OR email search@pbiusa.org

http://www.peacebrigades.org/

Deadline to apply: July 9, 2007 end of business day EST

Job: Community Organizer, Chinese Progressive Association

Hi,

We’re looking for a community organizer to work with the Chinese Progressive Association, a grassroots community organization working in Boston Chinatown. Please help us forward the posting widely!

Job Opening:

Community Organizer

Organizational Mission:

The Chinese Progressive Association (CPA) is a grassroots community organization which works for full equality and empowerment of the Chinese community in Greater Boston and beyond, to improve living and working standards, and to involve ordinary people in decision-making.

Job Description:

The Community Organizer will help Chinatown residents strengthen their voice in deciding the community's future by conducting community outreach, providing targeted services, supporting resident organizing, developing new leadership, helping community members learn about policy-making and strategy development, connecting Chinatown residents to other aspects of CPA's work, and coalition-building.

Duties:

-conduct community outreach and develop resident involvement

-develop the leadership role of new activists

-support the development of new resident/tenant groups

-educate community members about policy-making systems and strategy development

-develop coalitions within and outside of Chinatown

-provide targeted drop-in services

-organize educational workshops and activities

-support other organizational work/activities and connect Chinatown residents to these other areas

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Lydia Lowe

Director

Chinese Progressive Association

28 Ash Street

Boston, MA 02111

justice@cpaboston.org

If you have any questions, please call 617.357.4499.

Amy Leung

Chinese Progressive Association

28 Ash Street

Boston, MA 02111

617.357.4499

www.cpaboston.org

Discovering Justice seeks Office Manager

Dear members of the Discovering Justice community,

Do you know someone who is: a self-starter? An individual achiever and also a team player? Someone dedicated to helping to preserve and sustain democracy by teaching children about justice and civic values?

Discovering Justice is seeking a new office manager as our fabulous officer manager Cora MacDonald is moving over to expanded duties with DJ's docent programs at both the Moakley Federal Courthouse and also Massachusetts Supreme Court.

Pleaes forward this job description to your networks.

Thanks so much

Maria

Educating for Democracy by Teaching about Justice

Maria Karagianis
Founding Executive Director
Discovering Justice
The James D. St.Clair Court Public Education Project
John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse
One Courthouse Way Suite 3120
Boston, MA 02210
(P) 617.748.4186
(F) 617.748.4199
mkaragianis@discoveringjustice.org

www.discoveringjust

ice.org

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From: Cora MacDonald
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 1:55 PM
To: staff
Subject: please distribute

DJ Staff:

We are looking to hire a new office manager. Attached please find the new job description. If you know anyone who might be interested in the job, please forward this along.

Thanks,
Cora

Cora MacDonald

Docent Administrator

Office Manager

Discovering Justice

The James D. St.Clair Court Public Education Project

John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse

One Courthouse Way Suite 3120

Boston, MA 02210

(P) 617.748.4185

(F) 617.748.4199

cmacdonald@discoveringjustice.org

www.discoveringjustice.org

Queers for Economic Justice Seeking Director of Operations

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Queers for Economic Justice is a progressive multi-racial, multi-classed, non-profit organization that works on poverty, class and economic justice issues in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
We are seeking to hire a Director of Operations, to work part-time (24 hours a week).


Start date:
March 15th

Salary:
$26 per hour, for 24 hours a week.
Health insurance (including dental) provided.

Schedule:
The particular hours are flexible (mornings or afternoons, maybe even an occasional evening, are ok) and can be arranged to accommodate your schedule, but they must be spread out over at least four days a week, preferably five.


QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate has the following:

• an ability to take initiative, be proactive and organized
• an attention to detail
• good writing skills
• ability to track, and balance, multiple projects simultaneously
• experience with working in an office
• experience book-keeping/accounting
• experience with Microsoft Word, Quickbooks, Access, Excel and Publisher programs
• experience with the immigration, shelter and/or welfare systems
• ability to work with a wide range of people, from all walks of life
• a sense of humor



DUTIES:

OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• Data entry
• Information technology maintenance and support (website, telephone, computers, routers, printers etc.)
• Filing / organizing files, and answering phones
• Planning, coordinating and supervising mass mailings 2-3 times a year
• Shopping for office supplies
• Maintaining and organizing QEJ literature (outreach materials, business cards, brochures, stationary, envelopes, palm cards, etc.)
• Oversee maintenance of web site, and emails to send to the list serve

STAFF MANAGEMENT
• Manage office schedules including staff, volunteers, meetings
• Track staff vacations, absences, etc.
• Volunteer coordination
• Help staff prepare for board meetings
• Work with broker to coordinate staff health insurance plan

BOOK-KEEPING AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT
• Enter data about donations into Access-based donor program
• Enter data (about income, and expenditures) into QuickBooks
• Reconcile bank statements, manage accounts payable and receivable in QuickBooks
• Prepare fiscal reports, out of QuickBooks
• Work with accountant to prepare for annual audits
• Manage outside vendors, including researching and developing accounts, paying bills, etc
• Make deposits to bank
• Get signatures for checks to be paid

DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
• Provide Executive Director with support with grants (administrative support on tracking, and sending out, proposals and reports)
• Working with Executive Director to track major donor campaign activities
• Sending thank you letters to donors



TO APPLY

Send a resume and cover letter:
by email to Joseph@Q4EJ.org
or
by mail to:
Joseph N. DeFilippis
Queers for Economic Justice
16 W. 32nd Street #10H
New York, NY 10001

Deadline for resumes/letters is February 19, 2007.

For more information about our organization, go to www.QueersforEconomicJustice.org

Legacies of War Part-time Position

Legacies of War
PART-TIME POSITION
New England Coordinator/

Consultant

Legacies of War was founded in 2004 to educate and advocate for the
removal of unexploded bombs in Laos, to provide space for healing the
wounds of war and to create greater hope for a future of peace. The
organization uses art, culture, education, and dialogue to bring people
together and create healing and transformation out of the wreckage of
war. For more information, visit www.legaciesofwar.org.

DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS
Legacies of War seeks a consultant for the New England Coordinator
position to be based in the Boston-area. This person will coordinate all
Legacies of War-related activities in MA/New England, including the
opening of the National Traveling Exhibit in Cambridge, Lowell, and
Amherst, MA. The individual should have strong project management,
communication and writing skills and experience working with the Laotian
American community in New England. Working knowledge of non-profits and
other community-based organizations a plus. Lao-speaking skills
preferable. Must be able to work independently and sometimes under tight
deadlines. This position requires transportation and cellular phone.
Weekends may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
. Coordinating meetings with community members, funders, and artist
community
. Working closely with the project director, artist collaborative, and
national steering committee
. Developing working plan and timeline with national steering committee
. Maintaining and updating national steering committee on project
progress
. Helping secure funding for New England Travel Legacies of War Exhibit
. Managing New England Legacies office, budget, and project assistant(s)

. Securing office space for New England Legacies team
. Supervising project assistants in meeting deadlines
. Interfacing with the media

This is a consultant position of 8 to 12 months. Hourly rate depending
on experience. Send resume and cover letter by Feb 15, 2007 to Ms.
Channapha Khamvongsa at channapha@legaciesofwar.org.

Legacies of War
PAID INTERNSHIP
Project Assistant - Boston

Legacies of War was founded in 2004 to raise awareness about the Vietnam
War-era bombing in Laos, to provide space for healing the wounds of war
and to create greater hope for a future of peace. The organization uses
art, culture, education, and dialogue to bring people together and
create healing and transformation out of the wreckage of war. For more
information, visit www.legaciesofwar.org.

DESCRIPTON & QUALIFICATIONS
Legacies of War seeks an intelligent, dynamic and passionate Project
Assistant for its Boston office. This person will assist the New England
Legacies of War Coordinator in meeting project goals and tasks. This
position requires individual(s) with strong collaboration skills, good
communication skills, and time management. Must have working knowledge
of Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets, and the internet. Seeking
individual(s) who work well with others and alone.

RESPONSIBILITIES
. Answering phones and inquiries made through the internet
. Writing minutes of meetings
. Preparing mailings and other project materials for meetings
. Writing project documents
. Assisting New England coordinator with logistics at community meetings
and forums
. Crafting media or marketing materials
. Maintaining the project database
. Some travel and weekends may be required
. Other duties as assigned

The position requires 15-20 hours a week. Stipend amount depends on
experience. Send resume and cover letter by Feb 28, 2007 to Ms.
Phitsamay Uy, at puy@edc.org.

Hi everyone, I saw this in my inbox today and thought it might interest some folks. It is a bit Brown-oriented, but it is also free and open to the public.

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A group of Brown alumni is planning a wonderful conference on campus, March 10-11. I thought I'd just give you a head's up about it so you can tell your students or make your plans.

Advancing Social Justice Through the Law: http://www.asjtl.org/

Among the panels are ones on LGBT Rights; Prison/Criminal Reform; International Human Rights; Environmental Justice; Health and Law; and Drug Law Reform.

One of the organizers, Ty Alper, '95 was an AmCiv concentrator and is happy to answer questions at:

talper@law.berkeley.edu

I'm sure there will be more publicity as the dates approach but any circulating of the website address you can do would be appreciated.

Environmental Justice Services Coordinator

ACE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - January 2007


Environmental Justice Services Coordinator


Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) seeks a full-time EJ Services Coordinator. Based in Roxbury, ACE is a non-profit environmental justice organization that builds the power of lower income communities and communities of color in New England to achieve environmental justice. We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and to be decision makers in issues affecting our communities. ACE organizes residents, provides legal/technical support to community groups, develops youth leadership, and coordinates
campaigns on critical environmental justice issues.

As a member of ACE's legal and technical assistance team, the EJ Services Coordinator will be responsible for outreach to and building relationships with community groups in Greater Boston and the state, matching their needs to ACE and other resources, providing direct assistance to groups, and connecting them to the broader EJ movement.
The Coordinator will work closely with ACE's Executive Director, Staff Attorney and Senior Volunteer Attorney.


Qualifications


* 3-5 years experience in providing assistance, training, and/or other relevant experience in low income communities of color
* College or advanced degree in field related to environmental or social justice, public health, law or community development - or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
* Strong commitment to social/environmental justice and community empowerment
* Experience in popular education, capacity building and training
* Experience in environmental or social justice advocacy or community organizing
* Good listener and facilitator
* Good written and oral advocacy
* People person with good interpersonal skills
* Well-organized
* Team player, self-starter, quick learner, and ability to work in fast-paced environment
* Flexibility to work weeknights and weekends as needed.
* Driver's license and access to an automobile as needed.
* Spanish language fluency a plus
* Solid computer skills (familiar with Word, Excel, Internet, and database)

Salary: $35,000-$45,000 depending on experience, plus health, dental, and retirement benefits.

Please send resume with cover letter by February 28, 2007 to:
Gene Benson, 2181 Washington St., #301, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 442-3343 x226 Fax: (617) 442-2425
Email: gene@ace-ej.org

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please see ACE's website: www.ace-ej.org


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Penn Loh
Executive Director
Alternatives for Community & Environment
2181 Washington St, #301
Roxbury, MA 02119
617 442-3343 x224, fax 617 442-2425
web: www.ace-ej.org
email: penn@ace-ej.org