Thursday, February 23, 2012

1824 Principal Administrative Analyst

(Environmental Justice and Land Use, Community Benefits Analyst)
Recruitment #PBT-1824-058653
Department: Public Utilities Commission
Analyst: Angela Szu
Date Opened: 2/22/2012 2:45:00 PM
Filing Deadline: 3/7/2012 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $86,502.00 - $105,144.00/year
Job Type: Permanent PBT
Employment Type: Full-Time
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INTRODUCTION
This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.
Position Description
Under the management of the Director of Community Benefits and Social Responsibility, the Environmental
Justice and Land Use Analyst will coordinate a range of projects that advance the SFPUC’s environmental
justice and land use priorities.
In 2011, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) adopted a community benefits policy with
the goal of promoting positive community improvements as a result of the Agency’s operation and
improvement of its Water, Wastewater and Power services. In 2009, the SFPUC also affirmed the regional
utility's commitment to fair treatment of all communities and to addressing disproportionate negative impacts
and environmental consequences from its operations and facilities by adopting a historic Environmental
Justice Policy. The Environmental Justice and Land Use Analyst will work across the SFPUC in the
implementation of the Agency’s Environmental Justice Policy as well as advancing equitable land use
policies and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Environmental Justice and Land Use Analyst will work with the Director of Community Benefits, the
Assistant General Manager for External Affairs, and staff from the Water, Wastewater, and Power
Enterprises to develop and implement all aspects of the SFPUC’s 2009 Environmental Justice Policy. The
incumbent will manage the SFPUC’s urban agriculture programs and policy development; coordinate with
SFPUC’s Communications team to develop culturally conscious communications and engagement
strategies to ensure that stakeholders can participate in decisions and actions that may impact their
communities; coordinate across SFPUC’s Enterprises on educational efforts associated with SFPUC’s
environmental justice policy and programs; coordinate with the Agency’s Real Estate Division to further
develop a land use policy and program, especially as it relates to exploring secondary uses on SFPUC
lands; coordinate with the Water Enterprise to develop interpretive centers on SFPUC’s lands; coordinate
with the Agency’s Real Estate Division in the integration of environmental justice principles into the SFPUC’s
broader land use policies; work independently in program development, program management, analysis,
research, and writing; use srong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the core
mission and priorities of the SFPUC in a variety of public and community settings; perform related duties as
required.

Event Planner (Temporary) for Summit and Advocacy Day TransForm,

URGENT – JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

February 22, 2012

Event Planner (Temporary) for Summit and Advocacy Day

TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is urgently seeking someone with organizing or event coordination experience to join our Sacramento office to help finalize planning for and coordinate a Summit and Advocacy Day we are hosting in Sacramento on May 1 and 2, 2012.

ABOUT TRANSFORM
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities across California. We build diverse coalitions, influence policy and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people and protect the environment. We can only achieve our goals by working with groups and people representing a broad and diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. TransForm and our regional and statewide coalition partners have helped to secure billions of dollars and win groundbreaking policies in support of public transportation, smart growth, affordable housing and bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Over the past three years, we have expanded our work at the state level to secure increased funding for sustainable, equitable public transportation and support smarter and more equitable community planning. TransForm also co-founded and provides fiscal sponsorship for ClimatePlan, a network of leading non-profits working to ensure that California’s laws to combat climate change, especially SB 375, facilitate more walkable and bikeable communities, improve transit services, promote affordable homes for all, and save open spaces.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Due to the unexpected departure of one of our Sacramento office staff, we need to fill this position very quickly. Interested individuals are thus urged to apply as soon as possible.
The Event Planner will have primary responsibility for the logistics of a two-day “Transportation Choices Summit and Advocacy Day,” as well as helping generate more publicity, attendance and sponsorships. The Event Planner will report to TransForm’s State Policy Director out of our Sacramento office.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the Event Planner will include:
• communicating with and supporting the thirteen-member steering committee that is helping to guide and plan the Summit and Advocacy Day
• finalizing arrangements for speakers/panelists for the Summit, including Keynote speaker
• helping to secure sponsorships from organizational allies to defray costs of hosting the events

Outdoor Volunteer Opportunity

Dear California native plant and cultural history enthusiasts,

On Saturday, March 10th we will be working hard to clear weeds and non-native shrubs around the stations in the “Local Indian Uses of Plants” self-guided trail at Leona Canyon Regional Preserve. It would be wonderful to have you join us. Without the help of wonderful volunteers, non-native plants would take over many of the stations, even if this year continues to be dry. Please see below for more information, and please pass on this information to anyone who might also be interested.

LEONA CANYON NATIVE PLANT RESTORATION
Leona Canyon Regional Preserve
Merritt College Parking Lot E
Saturday, March 10, 10am-2pm
Volunteer in beautiful Leona Canyon and help showcase the self-guided tour “Local Indian Uses of Plants.” Protect and promote featured native plants by weeding and pulling non-native invasive grasses and shrubs, and selectively pruning native shrubs. Lunch, tools and gloves provided. Rain or Shine. Ages 10+ yrs.
For information and directions, call: 510-544-3187.
Reg. Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888-327-2757, option 2, 3). Course #28865 (note: the E.B. Parks activity guide has an incorrect Course #). Or Register online at https://online.activenetwork.com/EBParks/Start/Start.asp.

Thank you and happy late winter,

Michael

Operations Manager, Roots of Success

West Berkeley, CA

Categories:
Admin/ Gen Mgmt
Education

Skill Level: Mid Level

Position Type: Part Time

Are you interested in environmental education, social justice issues, and engaging in work that directly improves people's lives and communities?

If so, Roots of Success is looking for an enthusiastic nonprofit professional to join our team as Operations Manager. You'll get the chance to work on one of the most pressing issues of our time - fighting poverty and pollution by helping low-income youth and adults prepare for good green jobs and become environmental leaders in their communities.

Roots of Success is an empowering environmental education program designed to ensure that people and communities disproportionately impacted by environmental and public health problems have the skills and knowledge they need to benefit from economic activities related to the transition to a more environmentally sustainable and just economy and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities.

Roots of Success provides at-risk youth and adults with critical thinking, problem solving, and academic skills, an understanding of environmental problems, knowledge needed to address these problems, advocacy, civic engagement and leadership skills, and familiarity with jobs and career pathways in multiple sectors of the green economy.

Responsibilities:

The Roots of Success Operations Manager's responsibilities include:

Manage Orders & Supply Chain: You will be in charge of all Roots of Success orders placed. Each of these orders must be shipped and invoiced to programs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Respond to Interested Users: You will be responsible for responding to all inquiries in a timely manner as well as communications with clients, programs, and partners.
Track Income & Expenses: We use Quickbooks to track all income and expenses and invoice clients and prepare budgets.
Program Results Support: Collect and analyze data for meaningful project feedback, and define the most compelling messages regarding the curriculum's impact on individuals and under-served communities.
Social Media Portfolio: You will be working on a number of platforms, connecting with similar and relevant resources, building our network, and promoting our message across the social media landscape. You will be sharing information between our instructors and interested users online to keep them informed about the latest information related to Roots of Success.
Strategic Market Research: Research related to curriculum development and youth and adults in under-served communities.

Qualifications:

2 years of administrative experience in a fast paced environment
Assertive, highly motivated, excellent oral and communication skills
Organized, responsible, reliable
Strong general computer skills in email and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Comfortable working as part of a diverse team
Complete autonomous tasks on schedule
Experience with invoice processing, calendaring, meeting coordination and setup, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and drafting professional memos
Strong online communication skills in Google Apps and website management
Knowledge of clerical and administrate procedures and systems related to filing, record keeping, and office management
Interest in issues related to the environment, education, social justice, economics, grassroots organizing, leadership development, and high impact strategies for low literacy communities
Quickbooks and/or Salesforce experience strongly preferred
Social media skills in Facebook, Twitter, blogging platforms, etc. a plus

This position is part-time (20 hours a week) to start, with the option of moving to full time. Candidates must be able to work out of our office in West Berkeley, CA.

Compensation; Compensation is commiserate with experience.

To Apply:

If you are interested in our work and organization send a resume and cover letter that describes why you are interested in working with our organization and your career goals to Chad Flores.

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

Contact Information:
Chad Flores
http://www.rootsofsuccess.org /

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Luke Cole Memorial Fellowship at The Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment

The Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment (CRPE) seeks applicants for the inaugural Luke Cole Memorial Fellowship. Luke Cole co-founded CRPE in 1989 and led it until his death in 2009, training the next generation of environmental justice advocates along the way. CRPE, in collaboration with Luke’s family, created this Fellowship to honor Luke’s memory and institutionalize his pioneering work in the field of environmental justice law. The Fellow will work as part of CRPE’s National Campaign to provide technical and legal assistance to grassroots groups throughout the Country.

CRPE is a non-profit environmental justice organization with offices in Delano and San Francisco, California. Our mission is to achieve environmental justice and healthy sustainable communities through collective action and the law. We have a three pronged approach to our advocacy: 1) building individual capacity over the course of a campaign; 2) fostering community power vis-à-vis decision-makers; and 3) addressing the environmental hazard facing the community. CRPE’s lawyers and community organizers work closely to combine advocacy and organizing in our unique community-based approach. CRPE strongly believes in the maxim that communities should speak for themselves, and that advocates for environmental justice should be on tap, not on top. The two-year, full-time position begins in September 2012, and will be based in our San Francisco office.
Luke Cole Memorial Fellow
Major Responsibilities:

Litigate cases in state and federal court on behalf of grassroots groups throughout the Country;
Represent clients before various administrative agencies responsible for implementation and enforcement of federal and state laws through comment letters and oral testimony;
Build positive relationships with environmental justice allies throughout the Country; and
other responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

2011 or 2012 law school graduate;
Membership in the California Bar or willingness to become admitted;
Working knowledge of California and federal environmental law and/or civil rights law;
Demonstrated commitment to environmental justice;
Excellent legal writing and public speaking skills;
Willingness to travel frequently;
Ability to work independently and under deadline pressure;
Ability to think conceptually, strategically and tactically;
Excellent project implementations skills; and
Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision, and as a team player.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public interest environmental litigation,
the environmental justice movement, civil rights, community organizing, public health, and/or
personal history with communities disproportionately burdened by pollution.

Salary: DOE. CRPE provides employees with an excellent benefits package that includes
health, vision, dental, and a generous vacation package.
To apply please submit the following in one PDF file:

A 1-2 page cover letter that describes:
why you are interested in the Fellowship,
what you will be able to contribute to the Fellowship,
your professional career goals over the next 5-10 years, and
anything else you consider pertinent to your application
Resume
Writing sample, no more than 20 pages

Application materials can be submitted electronically to Marissa Alexander by April 15, 2012.

Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment
47 Kearny Street, Suite 804
San Francisco, CA 94108
malexander@crpe-ej.org

CRPE is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTIQ, and intersectional candidates to apply.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Occupational Health Internship

2012 Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP)

Students working through OHIP have helped numerous community-based
organizations and labor unions conduct research, develop policy, conduct
trainings, do outreach, evaluate programs and much more through their paid
internship program. This is a great PAID opportunity for any students
interested in health equity and health disparities related to immigrant
workers, communities of color, and other marginalized workers.

The new on-line application for the 2012 summer is available on the OHIP
home page (www.aoec.org/ohip<;http://www.aoec.org/ohip>) and will be
transferred over to our new website soon with the same URL. The deadline
to apply is March 2, 2012.

Since 2004, OHIP has provided students a field-based learning experience
in occupational safety and health. Teams of two students are placed with
labor unions or community-based organizations to investigate workplace
hazards. OHIP interns interact directly with workers, observe them under
actual working conditions, and ultimately provide something useful to them
to improve the work environment.

Students from minority or immigrant backgrounds are particularly
encouraged to apply, both to increase diversity in our field and to make
sure that we meet the needs of projects that require a second language.
Students can apply to work in any of the following locations, regardless
of where they now reside: New York City, Boston, San Francisco Bay Area,
Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle or Chicago (new sites may be announced).

The program is open to both undergraduates (3rd and 4th year) and graduate
students with an interest in occupational health or related fields. A
stipend is provided during the summer: June 18 - August 15, 2012 ($4000
for undergraduates, $5200 for graduates).

If you have general questions, please feel free to contact OHIP National
Program Coordinator, Sarah Jacobs
(sjacobs@irle.ucla.edu) or if you have
questions regarding the application, contact OHIP Administrative Program
Coordinator, Ingrid Denis (idenis@aoec.org).

Friday, February 10, 2012

1824 Principal Administrative Analyst

(One (1) Position, Temporary Exempt)
Recruitment #TEX-1824-058638

Specialty: Contracts Assistance Center
Department: Public Utilities Commission
Analyst: Vonn Bair
Date Opened: 2/9/2012 8:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline: 2/24/2012 11:59:00 PM
Salary: $41.59 - $50.55/hour
Job Type: Temporary Exempt
Employment Type: As-Needed


Appointment Type, Duration and Location

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has one (1) opening for an 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst appointment located in San Francisco, CA. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. The project has an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years.

Project Description
The SFPUC-sponsored Contractors Assistance Center will offer services and programs that directly assist small contractors and consultants obtain more work primarily with the SFPUC as well as other City and County of San Francisco Departments. San Francisco-based small contractors and consultants will be encouraged to utilize the Center in order to develop business relationships. The SFPUC anticipates the need for engaging such contractors and consultants for major capital work now in progress or soon to be initiated: the Water System Improvement Program; Sewer System Improvement Program; and repair and rehabilitation work. The Center will maintain full plans and specifications for all SFPUC/City projects that are out to bid.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties
Reporting to the Director of the Community Benefits Program, the essential functions and responsibilities of the 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst of the Contractors Assistance Center will include the following:
1. Management of the Contractors Assistance Center; overseeing the implementation of the Center;
2. Administering and coordinating the implementation and operations of the Center to increase participation by small contractors and consultants on City projects;
3. Ensuring that SFPUC as well as other City departments’ projects will receive the maximum exposure possible to responsible small contractors and consultants;
4. Planning, developing and deploying an educational outreach and training program designed to help small businesses to better position, compete for, and perform construction and professional services work related to SFPUC capital improvement projects;
5. Administering, monitoring and coordinating overall operations, including facilitating workshops and seminars that cover topics relevant to professional services and construction contracting, and that are designed to give small businesses ready access to expert industry knowledge of management techniques, planning strategies, and many other topics related to bidding on and performing professional and construction services;
6. Establishing, administering and coordinating a community contractors networking center in the Southeast area of San Francisco that targets small contractors and consultants, and which demonstrates a commitment to increasing small business participation;
7. Ensuring the Center will be a welcoming environment for small businesses and consultants, and providing plans, specifications and addenda;
8. Networking with and serving as a liaison to relevant City agencies, contractors/consultants, and the community;
9. Developing and managing the implementation of a comprehensive Center database;
10. Administering, monitoring and coordinating the community contractors networking center functions of the Center, including soliciting, updating and archiving all plans, specifications and forms, and developing and maintaining a copying service to reproduce plan pages at a nominal cost to small contractors and consultants;
11. Researching, analyzing and making recommendations regarding programs and services that would benefit small contractors and consultants in competing for City projects;
12. Establishing timelines for producing specific deliverables; determining appropriate methodologies to review, analyze and measure the effectiveness of the Center; preparing reports and making written and oral presentations publicly regarding analysis and evaluation of performance measures;
13. Administering, monitoring and coordinating all activities of the Contractors Assistance Center;
14. Performing related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
2. Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B, and four (4) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
3. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and six (6) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A; OR
4. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major college coursework as described in Note B, and five (5) years full-time-equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work as described in Note A;

SUBSTITUTION: Applicants may substitute up to 2 years of the required education with additional qualifying experience in budget analysis, financial analysis and reporting, legislative/policy analysis, or contract/grant administration. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education
A. Qualifying professional-level analytical experience must be in one or more of the following functional areas: complex budget analysis, development and administration; complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting; development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements; development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy; complex grant administration and monitoring; complex program evaluation and planning; complex legislative analysis; complex economic analysis; or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in Class 1824, where the primary focus of the job is complex professional-level analysis for evaluation, recommendation, development and implementation of major programs and functions of department/organization. Analytical experience equivalent to the duties of Class 1823 is considered qualifying.
B. Coursework applicable to a baccalaureate or higher degree in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in Class 1824.

Application Procedure
Submit your application online here by clicking on the “Apply” link at the top of this webpage, or visit http://www.jobaps.com/sf/sup/images/default.asp to see this and other available jobs with the City & County of San Francisco. Please file immediately, as the posting will close on February 24, 2012.

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of their application papers for their own records, as these documents may be requested by hiring departments at a later date. Failure to submit the required documentations will result in disqualification. Applicants will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next stage of the hiring process. Those applicants most qualified will be offered interviews. Reasonable accommodations under accommodations legislation will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and/or selection process. Applicants requesting accommodations should do so by calling (415) 554-1670; TDD (415) 554-1672.
In compliance with the Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all persons entering City and County employment will be required to prove their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Verification: Verification of education and qualifying experience may be required at a later date.

Note
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

MINORITIES, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

1824/vsb

NOTES
AMENDED: 9/28/09
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
BENEFITS
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, typically a 7.5% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.

Farm-to-School Supervisor

Oakland Unified School District - Nutrition Services is hiring a Farm-to-School Supervisor to further develop its local produce procurement systems and centrally manage Oakland Fresh School Produce Markets, a network of 22 weekly community produce markets operated by parents on public school campuses.

The job description is attached in a more readable pdf format.

As the lead on developing and implementing OUSD's Farm-to-School program, this position will have the opportunity to take local food systems to scale in a large public school district, and increase access to healthy foods city-wide for our children and families. This position includes a wide breadth of job responsibilities, including produce procurement and distribution, financial management/accounting, training and on-site support of site staff (parent market managers and teacher liaisons), negotiating vendor relationships, marketing, program development and evaluation, volunteer management, coordination of collaborations with partner agencies and consultants, and fundraising.

In addition to the launching of Oakland Fresh School Produce Markets, OUSD Nutrition Services has over the past few years garnered the support of school district leadership and partnered with local food systems leaders, such as Community Alliance for Family Farmers, Center for Ecoliteracy and UC Davis, to conduct feasibility studies that have begun to establish the financial groundwork and infrastructure plan for a comprehensive program for healthy and locally sourced school food for Oakland's students. The time is ripe for making change in our school food system to increase the health and success of our children and families!

Apply now at: http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx?postingID=395770

Applicants may only be interviewed after submitting full applications on this website, including the uploading of all required documents listed. One of these requirements is a ServSafe Food Manager certificate (not Food Handler Card), obtained after passing a food safety training by a certified company, such as Premier Food Safety. http://www.premierfoodsafety.com/training-certification/food_manager

The target start date for this position is Spring 2012, and the position is open until filled.


Read more about Oakland Fresh School Produce Markets by clicking on the links below:

http://publicportal.ousd.k12.ca.us/19941081118021697/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=57661

http://www.ediblecommunities.com/eastbay/spring-2011/oaklands-farm-fresh-approach-to-school-food.htm

http://oaklandnorth.net/2010/11/17/oakland-fresh-brings-organic-produce-to-local-schools/


Read about the work of OUSD's Nutrition Services department, including Farm-to-School, here: http://publicportal.ousd.k12.ca.us/19941081118021697/site/default.asp


Thank you for your interest in healthy schools and communities!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Program Manager

Priority Deadline: February 24
South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to elevate the voices and perspectives of South Asian individuals and organizations to build a more just and inclusive society in the United States, is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Program Manager based in SAALT's office in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Position Title: Program Manager [Click here to download the job description (PDF)]

Job Status: Full-time position with benefits (including health, dental, vision and transportation)

Date of Posting: February 7, 2012

Location: Takoma Park, MD

Reports To: Director of Programs & Operations

Priority Deadline: February 24, 2012 (applications will be considered on a rolling basis)

Start Date: February-March 2012


Responsibilities

SAALT seeks an experienced non-profit professional with a strong background in community program development, implementation, and coordination to serve as a full-time Program Manager as part of our Takoma Park, MD office.

The Program Manager will lead or support the envisioning, development, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development programs. This position includes some supervisory responsibilities.

Primary job duties include program development and implementation; program support; and internship program development and supervision.


Primary duties

Program Development and Implementation
The Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Programs & Operations to develop and carry out program strategies and goals.

Develop, implement, and evaluate SAALT's leadership development programs and identify opportunities for program expansion and enhancement. This includes growing and supporting SAALT Circles, coordinating Be the Change, developing a new program for college students and young professionals focused on leadership and service, and other leadership development initiatives.

Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate civic engagement and voter education projects around the country.

Assist in the implementation of capacity building programs and other Programs tasks, as assigned.

Supervision
Lead or assist in supervision of Programs interns; Be the Change city and campus coordinators; and volunteers for SAALT programs and events.

Public speaking
Speak at events to advance SAALT's work and increase SAALT's visibility. Facilitate forums, trainings, webinars, and workshops.

Administrative, clerical, and fundraising tasks
Support and contribute to work and projects that occur at the organization, as needed.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Masters degree

Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated professional experience in program planning and implementation in the non-profit sector

Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated professional experience in managing community programs, including shepherding a program through a full process, from creation to supervision to evaluation and reporting; developing and maintaining a budget; assessing and ensuring accountability to stakeholders; collaborating with and coordinating project consultants; establishing and nurturing relationships with collaborative community partners; and so forth

Professional experience creating leadership development programs and civic and political engagement projects serving young adults, university students, and young professionals

Experience with on-site and remote events management, including securing and coordinating vendors; managing logistics; coordinating team of staff, consultants, and volunteers; and leading event evaluation and reporting

Experience in and enthusiasm for internship program management and supervision

Proven ability to meet program goals, outcomes, and deliverables in a timely manner

Excellent writing, analytic, and verbal/presentation skills

Self directed; proven ability to work individually and in a collaborative team-based environment

Demonstrated ability to work in a rapid-paced setting, have a flexible approach to program work, and quickly adapt and pivot to changing needs

Exceptional email management skills and ability to thrive in a high-volume email office

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly learn other basic programs

Deep, working knowledge of issues facing immigrant communities

Commitment to and passion for social justice issues and to a career in the non-profit sector; Understanding of and commitment to advancing and enhancing SAALT's mission

Commitment to a work environment where creativity and diversity are celebrated

A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in all required qualifications and present a balance of enthusiasm and dedication to social justice work with professional, non-profit experience and skills in program management.


Compensation

SAALT will provide compensation for this position, commensurate with experience. Health, dental, vision, and transportation stipend benefits will also be provided.


To Apply

Please e-mail the following to info@saalt.org and indicate "Program Manager" in the subject line:
1. Cover letter detailing your program management and non-profit experience
2. Resume
3. Salary requirements
4. 1-5 page unedited writing sample

We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and will give priority consideration to applications received by February 24. Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered if the position remains open. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please.


SAALT is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Listing: Spectacular Views, Use of Fog Horn

Here's your chance to run a bed and breakfast in a lighthouse.
For the video, go to http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Job-Listing-Spectacular-Views-Use-of-Fog-Horn-138366794.html.
By Joe Rosato and Jr.

It's not every day you get a chance to work a 15-minute boat ride away from civilization.

Everyone at one time or another has dreamed of trading in the rat race to live on a secluded island. Now, that opportunity comes with a salary.

The non-profit foundation in charge of East Brother Island, just off the Richmond Shoreline, is searching for a new inn-keeper couple to run the island’s 138 year-old lighthouse-turned-bed and breakfast.

The qualifications range from simple cleaning to some seriously specialized skills. At least one person in the couple must have a Coast Guard commercial boat operator’s license to transport visitors back and forth from shore. One must also be a gourmet chef – and not the open-a-can kind of chef.

“This isn’t one of those bed and breakfasts you come and check into and then decide where they want to go out and eat that night,” said Tom Butt, who heads the East Brother Island non-profit in charge of the island. “Once you’re here, you’re here.”

The Light Station has been in continuous use since the Coast Guard opened it in 1874. The non-profit took over operation of the island as a getaway in 1979. The inn is open four days a week, with inn-keepers responsible for breakfast and dinner.

The lighthouse has been maintained by couples since its early days. The East Brother Island group is searching for a new couple to take over those duties, after the current pair put in their notice.

“A couple, we define it loosely,” said Butt. “They’re going to have to work together. They’re going to have to live together so they need to be compatible.”

The perks are many; spectacular views from every window of the five-room Inn, a chance to operate the vintage steam-powered fog horn, plenty of quiet time.

The presence of a working motor boat is also a plus. In the early days, inn-keepers had to travel by row boat.

“One of the women had a baby coming,” said Butt of one early inn-keeping couple. “They got in a row boat and rowed to San Quentin and the San Quentin doctor delivered the baby.”

The island is the rare place where one can be in the middle of everything, and away from everything at the same time.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $100,000 depending on the number of visitors. The job starts in June.

Follow this link to see the job listing: http://www.ebls.org/keeper-search-2012.html

Director of Communications

Date: 2012-01-10, 10:17AM
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Founded in 2003, Presidio Graduate School educates and inspires a new generation of skilled, visionary and enterprising leaders to transform business and public policy and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable world. Through innovative MBA, MPA, Dual Degree and Executive Certificate programs in Sustainable Management, Presidio activates students and professionals across a range of disciplines, industries and sectors to bridge the gap between commerce and the common good. Presidio has 250 students currently enrolled and almost 500 alumni. Our elite community of world-class faculty is composed of scholar-practitioners, with subject matter expertise in subjects ranging from ecological economics and clean technology to social entrepreneurship and urban sustainability. Presidio was ranked among the top 5 sustainable MBA programs in the nation by Fast Company magazine, alongside the business schools at Yale University, Stanford University and the University of Michigan.

Job Description

The Director of Communications will work collaboratively with senior leadership to develop and implement communication strategies to broaden the impact of Presidio's programs and oversee all organizational messaging. To that end, the Director will have responsibility for developing and implementing Presidio's outbound marketing strategy, integrating all marketing channels including: blogs, social media, events, conferences, speaking opportunities, advertising and public relations. These channels will be managed to further strengthen and enhance the awareness and visibility of the PGS brand and program offerings. The Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and has one direct report, the Communications Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications and PR plan to increase brand awareness (including outreach and promotional campaigns). The plan will include relevant media, partner and customer audiences and will offer measurable benchmarks.
• Develop and refine Presidio's core messages to ensure organizational consistency, with reference to Presidio's 2012 Strategic Plan.
• Identify significant media and public policy issues that can be leveraged to support Presidio's program, and create and implement strategies to exploit them.
• Produce online and print publications and other outreach & informational materials, including advertising and other promotional materials.
• Identify creative marketing collateral ideas and research pricing.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy, reflecting input from all departments.
• Serve as Executive Editor and write/edit content for the Presidio website.
• Write/edit and coordinate production of a weekly "Presidio update", a quarterly e-newsletter and an annual report to be sent to the Presidio community and external audiences.
• Oversee the management of online communications databases (Salesforce, Vertical Response and EventBrite).
• Oversee organizational response to inquiries about Presidio.
• Develop and track metrics to manage and improve program effectiveness.
• Select branded promotional items; order and manage inventory.
• Build and motivate a small but high-performing communications team.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure and optimize positive impact.

Desired Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; graduate degree a plus.
• At least 5-7+ years of web marketing and communications experience.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Social media expertise (Facebook, twitter, blogs, etc.) to drive exposure through new marketing channels.
• Analytical assessment skills that include a metrics-driven approach to building brand awareness.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of projects and multi-task.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working within the sustainability, non-profit and/or graduate/professional education fields. Experience in all three a plus.
• Passion for the Presidio mission and program.

Salary range is $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience. Presidio offers excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and tuition assistance for employees and family members.

Presidio Graduate School is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.presidioedu.org. To apply for this position, please email your letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to: presidiojobs@presidioedu.org. In the subject line, please put "Director of Communications."


Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000
This is at a non-profit organization.

Temporary Research Assistant

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is a non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA, dedicated to protecting people from corporate use of toxic chemicals.

CEH is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant to work full-time testing compliance with legal agreements we have negotiated with fashion retailers that set strict limits on use of lead-containing pigments in fashion accessories.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thorough, interested in protecting people from toxic chemicals, and committed to the strict adherence with safety protocols for the use of the x-ray fluorescence analyzer.

The Temporary Research Assistant will report to the Research Director. This is a one-year, temporary position beginning in March, and it is funded for one year. This position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities:
Purchase fashion accessories from multiple California retailers
Record purchase information in Excel spreadsheet
Photograph purchased items
Attend a safety training on the proper use of an x-ray fluorescence analyzer
In accord with all established safety procedures, screen purchased items for lead content
Assist with enforcement of any violations with lead standards in CEH's legal agreements with fashion companies
Qualifications
College graduate
Organization
Attention to detail
Familiarity with Excel
Ability to work well in both collaborative and independent scenarios
Science background not required but could be helpful
Passionate about reducing exposure to toxic chemicals
Compensation will be commensurate with successful candidate's experience.

Please include in your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample
Contact Information for three references
Please send materials by February 27, 2012 to: caroline@ceh.org (subject line: Research Assistant).

Friday, February 3, 2012

Development Assistant

The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) is a growing non-profit organization based in Oakland, CA. Our mission is to protect the public from environmental and consumer health hazards. Our projects protect people from corporate use of toxic chemicals. The Center for Environmental Health is seeking a half-time Development Assistant (20 hours/week) who can help build upon CEH's success in fundraising by supporting CEH's Development Team with donation administration, event coordination and maintaining our database.

The Development Assistant will perform development related administrative duties including but not limited to donation acknowledgements, filing, reporting and research. The Development Assistant will also be responsible for data entry and management that will strengthen the integrity and reliability of our fundraising data, anticipating and reacting to data collection and reporting needs as defined by the Development Department and, with supervision, implementing changes to the database. The Development Assistant will help CEH make the transition to a new database in early spring 2012.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-starting professional with fundraising and database or related experience; someone who enjoys working with details and managing information, and has excellent analytical and organizational skills. We are looking for a collaborative and energetic individual who is self-motivated and can work as part of a team committed to success.

The Development Assistant will report to the Development Director. This position will start in March or April, 2012.

Responsibilities

Administration:

Provide support to the Development Director and other development staff as needed, including supporting fundraising events.
Responsible for the daily processing of all incoming monies resulting from appeals, campaigns, major donor solicitations, events and unsolicited donations.
Generate acknowledgement letters and appeal letters.
Maintain files, database, calendars, tasks and notes as well as electronic and hard-copy files.
Assist with other clerical duties as needed.
Donor Database:

Responsible for updating the database, including entering and quality-checking data and donor profiles, standardizing collection and entering of data, generating regular and specialized reports and conducting research as needed to complete and update information in the database and support the Development Department's needs.
Record the assignment of donors and prospects (both individual and institutional) into the database as well as informational notes in donor records.
Maintain accurate records of contacts in the database.
Event Coordination:

Responsible for working with the Development Department on a variety of tasks and details to support the annual fundraising event, and possibly other future events.
Other:

Assist with grant prospecting research.
Assist with preparation of foundation proposals and reports.
Provide support with grant management and reporting tools; assist with managing grants and reporting calendar.
Coordinate with our communications team to support CEH's online fundraising.
Participate in regular staff meetings.
Qualifications Required
Advanced written and spoken (English) communication and administrative skills.
Minimum two years administrative and data entry experience required experience with non-profit development databases preferred.
Computer literacy, including MS Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point; including experience with mail merges and working with database applications, preferably non-profit development databases in a customer service-oriented position.
Abilities

Exceptional time-management, planning, project management and administrative skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to think logically, follow detailed instructions and manage large amounts of data with accuracy.
Use information systems involved in the performance of job functions and work at the computer for extended periods of time.
Analyze procedures and data and develop logical conclusions; communicate well.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, working well both independently and on collaborative projects.
High degree of energy, self-motivation and flexibility.
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
CEH is a promoter of Equal Opportunity and encourages women, LGBT, people of color and diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compensation

This is a half-time, non-exempt position eligible for pro-rated benefits. Salary range is commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and contact information for three references:

By mail to: Center for Environmental Health, Attn: Executive Assistant, 2201 Broadway, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94612

By email to: jody@ceh.org (subject line: Development Assistant). We prefer e-mail submissions.

By fax to: 510.655.9100

Please apply by February 17, 2012 and be sure to include all requested documents as we cannot consider incomplete applications.