Thursday, April 26, 2012
Project Manager
Habitat for Humanity East Bay is seeking a dynamic individual for a Project Manager at our South Bay location. The Project Manager -- Business Development (PM) is a full time, exempt position, responsible for developing relationships with governmental agencies and securing new construction and renovation opportunities for Habitat. The PM will manage multiple projects simultaneously. The activities of this leadership position include: identifying, locating, evaluating and negotiating new construction site acquisition opportunities, determining initial project feasibility, developing initial project budgets, establishing initial schedules, securing initial project financing from private and public sources, and working with public agencies (including outreach to governing boards, councils, and commissions) and local community groups during the development process. In addition, the PM will participate in Habitat's single family home rehabilitation program by working with public agencies to find jurisdictions interested in supporting a renovation program. This position is highly visible in the organization and externally as a team leader and project developer.
• Minimum five years experience in housing and real estate development, real estate finance or planning. At least three years experience as a housing development Project Manager. At least one year of experience in residential real estate acquisition preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, or Urban Planning; Masters of Business Administration desired
• Experience and knowledge in developing affordable housing projects within deadline and budget from start to finish; experience must include managing multiple projects simultaneously
Please visit our website for a complete job description: http://habitateb.org/jobs
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Policy Analyst
Organizational Background
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) works to ensure that all Californians have access to quality health care and can live healthy lives. CPEHNs mission is to eliminate health disparities by advocating for public policies and sufficient resources to address the health needs of communities of color. To find out more about CPEHN go to www.cpehn.org.
Position Summary
CPEHN is looking for a full-time Policy Analyst based in our Sacramento or Oakland office. The Policy Analyst is responsible for helping to monitor and take action on health policies, conduct public presentations, and represent CPEHN at various stakeholder meetings.
Major duties will include:
· Monitor and analyze state and national health policies regarding their impact on communities of color.
· Write letters of support, sample letters, and fact sheets on CPEHN priority legislation and the state budget.
· Attend and represent CPEHN in local coalitions, community events, and stakeholder meetings.
· Conduct public presentations about CPEHN and the organizations policy agenda.
· Provide support for CPEHN events such as developing materials and interactive activities, and helping with on-site registration.
· Assist with research on policy issues.
Qualifications
· Bachelors degree required. Masters degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Law or related field or the equivalent work related experience in public policy and advocacy is highly preferred.
· At least two years of health policy experience.
· Knowledge of California state legislative and budget processes.
· Experience with health care issues affecting communities of color.
· Excellent communication and networking skills to convey messages and build relationships with a wide range of audiences.
· Strong analytical, writing, public speaking, and research skills.
· Organized and detail-oriented.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
· Comfortable working in a small office environment.
· Ability to apply initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
· Ability to travel approximately 20% of time.
Compensation
$40,000 $45,000 FTE (DOE). Excellent benefits.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter and résumé to: Pam Flood, CPEHN, 1221 Preservation Park Way, #200, Oakland CA 94612 or via e-mail at pflood@cpehn.org.
Deadline
Position open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications immediately.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Executive Director
Executive Director for Insight Prison Project (San Rafael)
The Insight Prison Project (IPP) is a community based non-profit
organization founded in 1997 and located in San Rafael, CA. IPP
envisions a vibrant and just society that inspires individual
transformation beyond the walls of both personal and institutional
incarceration. It is dedicated to reducing recidivism, preventing
re-victimization and serving public safety. IPP creates and conducts
effective rehabilitation programming inside the prison at San Quentin,
CA, and supports the actual reinstatement of rehabilitation as the
core operating principle within the California penal system.
Working in partnership with San Quentin State Prison, IPP conducts 19
weekly classes involving more than 250 prisoners. Classes focus on
preparing prisoners to become responsible and productive members of
the community when they leave prison.
The Insight approach of three IPP core programs uses the principles of
Restorative Justice, Violence Prevention and Mind Body Integration and
is designed to generate in participants a durable change of attitude
and behavior. This transformational re-education process combines
victim impact accountability, emotional competency and intelligence,
rational restructuring, and embodied integration. These elements bring
about a shift, transforming ingrained patterns of destructive behavior
into conscious, life-enhancing choices.
According to a report released by the National Council on Crime &
Delinquency (NCCD), prisoners who participated in IPP programs for
more than 6 months approach problems in more rational and effective
ways. This includes being less likely to: act impulsively, become
angry, and attempt to control their relationships through violence.
IPP's annual budget is approximately $600,000, with approximately 60%
from foundation grants and the balance from individual donors and
earned income.
The Opportunity
The Board of Directors is seeking an experienced Executive Director to
lead the staff, forge new, and maintain current community
relationships, develop and manage new and existing sources of income,
and ensure the quality and effectiveness of IPP's programs.
The Executive Director articulates the vision and mission of the
organization, serves as the public voice of the organization and chief
liaison to contributors, community organizations and government
agencies. Working closely with the Board of Directors and senior
management team, the Executive Director provides overall leadership
and strategic direction and ensures maximum programmatic effectiveness
and impact.
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Vision, Strategy and Business Planning
• Engage the board, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders in
refining and implementing IPP's vision and strategy.
• Ensure consistency among the vision, mission, values, strategic
plan, and day-to-day operations.
• Consistently analyze operations and evaluate programs to ensure
alignment with the organization's strategy.
• Regularly lead the organization through long and short-term
evaluation and planning cycles.
Program Development and Leadership
• Oversee thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation of all programs;
strive for continuous program improvement and provide overall
leadership for program planning, development and implementation, and
program operations.
• In collaboration with the Leadership Team, develop a plan for
expanding the reach and impact of programs as appropriate.
• Position the organization to be flexible in a changing environment
and to respond opportunistically while staying focused on its
long-term strategies.
• Support a highly competent and dynamic staff of 4 in overseeing
their respective programs and responsibilities.
• Lead long-range strategic planning in partnership with the Board of Directors.
Fund Development and Marketing
• Act as Insight Prison Project's spokesperson, ambassador and
advocate with a wide variety of constituents (legislators, policy
makers, advocacy organizations, funders, general media, etc.).
• Oversee the development, and ensure consistency and efficacy of
marketing, and distribution of effective communications and
educational materials.
• Create fund development strategies, and design and implement an
annual fundraising plan to increase income from donors over time.
• Provide advice, training, and guidance to staff and Board of
Directors to support their fundraising efforts.
• Meet budgeted fundraising goals for grants, events, and individual donations.
Financial and Organizational Management
• Prepare an annual budget and ensures that the organization operates
within budget guidelines and maintains sound financial practices.
• Ensure long-term organizational sustainability through diversified
income streams, financial controls, and increased reserves, endowment
development, and appropriate investment oversight.
• Work with all the Board committees to ensure a healthy organization.
• Analyze financial information and trends and provide recommendations
for changes as necessary and appropriate.
• Regularly assess and refine the organization's structure and
staffing to ensure maximum effectiveness and appropriate operational
capacity.
• Support a culture that balances programmatic urgency with
celebration of accomplishments and a long-term vision of success.
• Support appropriate delegation and prioritization to ensure maximum
results within existing resources.
• Work closely and directly with the Board, Board President, and
Committees to support ongoing Board evaluation, development,
succession planning, and diversification.
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate risk assessment and risk
management policies and practices.
Operations & Administration
• Provide oversight and guidance to operations staff and ensure
efficiency and economy of all administrative functions.
• Develop and oversee implementation of earned income strategies and
tactics, and ensure attainment of budgeted earned income goals.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned nonprofit manager with a deep
passion and experience in the field of social justice, and a
compelling interest in the Insight Prison Project mission. Along with
a sense of humor, s/he will bring high emotional intelligence and a
confident, compassionate, and charismatic demeanor. S/he will bring
the ability and political savvy to work within the correctional
system, as well as familiarity with the criminal justice system
including institutional, parole and probation systems.
As the "face" of the organization, the ideal candidate will know how
to tell IPP's story, and will look forward to growing the organization
through building foundation and corporate strategic partnerships and a
greater national presence.
Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum BA, Masters preferred, in Public Health, Social Work, or
related field and 5+ years of experience in a leadership management
role in a health/social service organization or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a management role in a nonprofit
organization with a budget of $600,000 or more.
• The proven experience and ability to sustain and increase donated
income from multiple sources over time.
• Experience working with, building, and developing the skills of a
Board of Directors.
• Experience in managing, motivating and leading volunteers.
• Demonstrated success in leading a non-profit through a period of growth.
• Proven ability to write for diverse audiences in a variety of online
and off-line media.
• The highest ethical standards.
• Skill and comfort using web-based technology for planning,
management, and communications.
Preferred but not required:
• Prior experience as an Executive Director
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with people from
diverse ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientation, and gender
identification communities.
• Ability to pay attention to details, and keep up-to-date on
paperwork requirements.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously
plan and execute multiple detail-heavy projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, be highly motivated,
and work independently.
• Ability to work diplomatically with others and strong commitment to
team and collaborative work.
• The ability to respond with adaptability and innovation to changes
in the political environment that influences the California Penal
System.
HOW TO APPLY
Leyna Bernstein Consulting, a Bay Area consulting firm specializing in
nonprofit executive search, is conducting this search on behalf of
Insight Prison Project.
Insight Prison Project values inclusivity and honors differences in
race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic level, and sexual orientation.
Candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our staff are
encouraged to apply.
The Insight Prison Project (IPP) is a community based non-profit
organization founded in 1997 and located in San Rafael, CA. IPP
envisions a vibrant and just society that inspires individual
transformation beyond the walls of both personal and institutional
incarceration. It is dedicated to reducing recidivism, preventing
re-victimization and serving public safety. IPP creates and conducts
effective rehabilitation programming inside the prison at San Quentin,
CA, and supports the actual reinstatement of rehabilitation as the
core operating principle within the California penal system.
Working in partnership with San Quentin State Prison, IPP conducts 19
weekly classes involving more than 250 prisoners. Classes focus on
preparing prisoners to become responsible and productive members of
the community when they leave prison.
The Insight approach of three IPP core programs uses the principles of
Restorative Justice, Violence Prevention and Mind Body Integration and
is designed to generate in participants a durable change of attitude
and behavior. This transformational re-education process combines
victim impact accountability, emotional competency and intelligence,
rational restructuring, and embodied integration. These elements bring
about a shift, transforming ingrained patterns of destructive behavior
into conscious, life-enhancing choices.
According to a report released by the National Council on Crime &
Delinquency (NCCD), prisoners who participated in IPP programs for
more than 6 months approach problems in more rational and effective
ways. This includes being less likely to: act impulsively, become
angry, and attempt to control their relationships through violence.
IPP's annual budget is approximately $600,000, with approximately 60%
from foundation grants and the balance from individual donors and
earned income.
The Opportunity
The Board of Directors is seeking an experienced Executive Director to
lead the staff, forge new, and maintain current community
relationships, develop and manage new and existing sources of income,
and ensure the quality and effectiveness of IPP's programs.
The Executive Director articulates the vision and mission of the
organization, serves as the public voice of the organization and chief
liaison to contributors, community organizations and government
agencies. Working closely with the Board of Directors and senior
management team, the Executive Director provides overall leadership
and strategic direction and ensures maximum programmatic effectiveness
and impact.
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Vision, Strategy and Business Planning
• Engage the board, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders in
refining and implementing IPP's vision and strategy.
• Ensure consistency among the vision, mission, values, strategic
plan, and day-to-day operations.
• Consistently analyze operations and evaluate programs to ensure
alignment with the organization's strategy.
• Regularly lead the organization through long and short-term
evaluation and planning cycles.
Program Development and Leadership
• Oversee thoughtful and comprehensive evaluation of all programs;
strive for continuous program improvement and provide overall
leadership for program planning, development and implementation, and
program operations.
• In collaboration with the Leadership Team, develop a plan for
expanding the reach and impact of programs as appropriate.
• Position the organization to be flexible in a changing environment
and to respond opportunistically while staying focused on its
long-term strategies.
• Support a highly competent and dynamic staff of 4 in overseeing
their respective programs and responsibilities.
• Lead long-range strategic planning in partnership with the Board of Directors.
Fund Development and Marketing
• Act as Insight Prison Project's spokesperson, ambassador and
advocate with a wide variety of constituents (legislators, policy
makers, advocacy organizations, funders, general media, etc.).
• Oversee the development, and ensure consistency and efficacy of
marketing, and distribution of effective communications and
educational materials.
• Create fund development strategies, and design and implement an
annual fundraising plan to increase income from donors over time.
• Provide advice, training, and guidance to staff and Board of
Directors to support their fundraising efforts.
• Meet budgeted fundraising goals for grants, events, and individual donations.
Financial and Organizational Management
• Prepare an annual budget and ensures that the organization operates
within budget guidelines and maintains sound financial practices.
• Ensure long-term organizational sustainability through diversified
income streams, financial controls, and increased reserves, endowment
development, and appropriate investment oversight.
• Work with all the Board committees to ensure a healthy organization.
• Analyze financial information and trends and provide recommendations
for changes as necessary and appropriate.
• Regularly assess and refine the organization's structure and
staffing to ensure maximum effectiveness and appropriate operational
capacity.
• Support a culture that balances programmatic urgency with
celebration of accomplishments and a long-term vision of success.
• Support appropriate delegation and prioritization to ensure maximum
results within existing resources.
• Work closely and directly with the Board, Board President, and
Committees to support ongoing Board evaluation, development,
succession planning, and diversification.
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate risk assessment and risk
management policies and practices.
Operations & Administration
• Provide oversight and guidance to operations staff and ensure
efficiency and economy of all administrative functions.
• Develop and oversee implementation of earned income strategies and
tactics, and ensure attainment of budgeted earned income goals.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned nonprofit manager with a deep
passion and experience in the field of social justice, and a
compelling interest in the Insight Prison Project mission. Along with
a sense of humor, s/he will bring high emotional intelligence and a
confident, compassionate, and charismatic demeanor. S/he will bring
the ability and political savvy to work within the correctional
system, as well as familiarity with the criminal justice system
including institutional, parole and probation systems.
As the "face" of the organization, the ideal candidate will know how
to tell IPP's story, and will look forward to growing the organization
through building foundation and corporate strategic partnerships and a
greater national presence.
Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum BA, Masters preferred, in Public Health, Social Work, or
related field and 5+ years of experience in a leadership management
role in a health/social service organization or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a management role in a nonprofit
organization with a budget of $600,000 or more.
• The proven experience and ability to sustain and increase donated
income from multiple sources over time.
• Experience working with, building, and developing the skills of a
Board of Directors.
• Experience in managing, motivating and leading volunteers.
• Demonstrated success in leading a non-profit through a period of growth.
• Proven ability to write for diverse audiences in a variety of online
and off-line media.
• The highest ethical standards.
• Skill and comfort using web-based technology for planning,
management, and communications.
Preferred but not required:
• Prior experience as an Executive Director
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team with people from
diverse ethnic, cultural, economic, and sexual orientation, and gender
identification communities.
• Ability to pay attention to details, and keep up-to-date on
paperwork requirements.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously
plan and execute multiple detail-heavy projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, be highly motivated,
and work independently.
• Ability to work diplomatically with others and strong commitment to
team and collaborative work.
• The ability to respond with adaptability and innovation to changes
in the political environment that influences the California Penal
System.
HOW TO APPLY
Leyna Bernstein Consulting, a Bay Area consulting firm specializing in
nonprofit executive search, is conducting this search on behalf of
Insight Prison Project.
Insight Prison Project values inclusivity and honors differences in
race/ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic level, and sexual orientation.
Candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our staff are
encouraged to apply.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer – Full-Time Exempt
TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is seeking an experienced professional to join our executive team in the position of Chief Operating Officer.
ABOUT TRANSFORM
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. 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 this mission by working with people from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
TransForm works to maximize social justice and environmental benefits, as well as economic sustainability, efficiency and fairness. We seek to benefit everyone, and we prioritize benefits for disadvantaged communities – low-income families, people of color, people with disabilities, youth and seniors. These groups, more than others, depend on transportation choices to access the jobs, schools, homes and services they need to build a better life. Transportation and land use are inherently social justice issues. We believe society as a whole benefits when more people can achieve their potential.
TransForm and our partners have helped win billions of dollars and groundbreaking policies to support public transportation, smart growth, affordable homes, and bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Bay Area. We have also launched a series of innovative programs that help create more people-friendly places by increasing the number of children walking and biking safely to school and engaging people in planning for great communities. TransForm’s Bay Area work is often used as a model for change at the state and national level. Over the past four years we have also expanded our state-level work to increase funding for public transportation funding and ensure that California’s laws to combat climate change also create more walkable communities, promote affordable homes and save open space.
TransForm is an entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative and inclusive culture. We have 32 staff and coordinate significant collaborations that bring together a diverse range of partners committed to a common cause. Our main office is in downtown Oakland; we also have two satellite offices, in Sacramento and San Jose.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership on TransForm’s equity and inclusion initiatives and organizational development, and oversight on finance and administration, and communications. This position is part of a three-person executive team along with the Executive Director and Deputy Director, whose responsibilities are focused on policy initiatives, program development and fundraising.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in shaping the future development of a highly respected, nationally recognized organization. The position is based in our Oakland office and will report to the Executive Director. The Chief Operating Officer will lead a 4 FTE administrative team that includes our Director of Finance and Office Manager and oversee a 2.5 FTE communications team led by our Communications Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the COO will include:
Organizational leadership and management: the design and implementation of organization-wide planning and systems; develop the organization, its values and culture in partnership with the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
Organizational planning: Lead TransForm’s impact assessment and equity and inclusion initiatives; support TransForm’s strategic thinking and planning and track progress on the strategic plan; develop TransForm’s annual operational plan; oversee financial planning and operational policies; and advise on TransForm’s staff structure and the centralization of systems to increase organizational efficiency.
Financial: Oversee financial management.
Board development and relations: Work with the Executive Director to achieve TransForm’s vision for its future board and to support Board operations and Board development. Attend Board meetings and relevant Board Committees and staff the Board Excellence Committee.
Risk management and legal activities: Oversee risk management, contract management and other legal activities.
Human Resources/personnel: Oversee and manage the HR function and HR policy development. Design and conduct needs assessments. Support a workplace environment that furthers TransForm’s values and vision.
Office management & information technology (IT): Oversee office management and IT systems to support the smooth functioning of TransForm’s offices.
Staff management: Lead on professional development for TransForm and provide staff directly reporting to this position with professional growth opportunities and annual goals that support TransForm’s operational plan.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
We are seeking a candidate with a diverse range of experience who enjoys managing complex situations and who has the initiative, skills, and sensitivity needed to manage organizational change and create systems that increase organizational effectiveness while supporting TransForm’s dynamic, creative culture.
Essential qualifications and attributes
- Substantial executive and/or senior level leadership and management experience, including the areas of organizational development, operations and finance described above.
- Strong track record in creating systems that increase organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement strategies for organizational development that account for organizational culture and promote collaboration and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to be analytical, capable of building trust and working in partnership with staff to achieve results.
- Ability to partner with the Executive Director in building a strong Board of Directors.
- Ability to advance equity and inclusion efforts across an organization
- Passion for making positive social change in the world.
Desired qualifications and attributes
- Leadership experience in highly collaborative organizations with entrepreneurial cultures.
- Demonstrated results working within a rapidly changing, fast-paced and demanding work environment.
- Experience in an organization that runs advocacy campaigns.
- Solid understanding of nonprofit branding and communications
- Experience in impact assessment / evaluation.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time and an exciting team-oriented work environment. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. We offer a friendly, fast-paced, flexible workplace.
Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all of our relationships. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are invited to email a letter of interest and resume as attachments to: COOjob2012@TransFormCA.org
Attachments should be in Word or PDF format, titled as follows:
lastname_firstname_resume.doc OR lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
lastname_firstname_letter.doc OR lastname_firstname_letter.pdf
Please, no faxes or mailed hard copies.
The position was posted Monday, April 2, 2012 and is open until filled. To see if the position is still available, please go to www.TransFormCA.org and check if it is still listed in the “Jobs” section of our website.
TransForm
436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA
www.TransFormCA.org
TransForm, a leading environmental and social equity nonprofit, is seeking an experienced professional to join our executive team in the position of Chief Operating Officer.
ABOUT TRANSFORM
TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. 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 this mission by working with people from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
TransForm works to maximize social justice and environmental benefits, as well as economic sustainability, efficiency and fairness. We seek to benefit everyone, and we prioritize benefits for disadvantaged communities – low-income families, people of color, people with disabilities, youth and seniors. These groups, more than others, depend on transportation choices to access the jobs, schools, homes and services they need to build a better life. Transportation and land use are inherently social justice issues. We believe society as a whole benefits when more people can achieve their potential.
TransForm and our partners have helped win billions of dollars and groundbreaking policies to support public transportation, smart growth, affordable homes, and bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Bay Area. We have also launched a series of innovative programs that help create more people-friendly places by increasing the number of children walking and biking safely to school and engaging people in planning for great communities. TransForm’s Bay Area work is often used as a model for change at the state and national level. Over the past four years we have also expanded our state-level work to increase funding for public transportation funding and ensure that California’s laws to combat climate change also create more walkable communities, promote affordable homes and save open space.
TransForm is an entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative and inclusive culture. We have 32 staff and coordinate significant collaborations that bring together a diverse range of partners committed to a common cause. Our main office is in downtown Oakland; we also have two satellite offices, in Sacramento and San Jose.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Chief Operating Officer provides leadership on TransForm’s equity and inclusion initiatives and organizational development, and oversight on finance and administration, and communications. This position is part of a three-person executive team along with the Executive Director and Deputy Director, whose responsibilities are focused on policy initiatives, program development and fundraising.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in shaping the future development of a highly respected, nationally recognized organization. The position is based in our Oakland office and will report to the Executive Director. The Chief Operating Officer will lead a 4 FTE administrative team that includes our Director of Finance and Office Manager and oversee a 2.5 FTE communications team led by our Communications Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the COO will include:
Organizational leadership and management: the design and implementation of organization-wide planning and systems; develop the organization, its values and culture in partnership with the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
Organizational planning: Lead TransForm’s impact assessment and equity and inclusion initiatives; support TransForm’s strategic thinking and planning and track progress on the strategic plan; develop TransForm’s annual operational plan; oversee financial planning and operational policies; and advise on TransForm’s staff structure and the centralization of systems to increase organizational efficiency.
Financial: Oversee financial management.
Board development and relations: Work with the Executive Director to achieve TransForm’s vision for its future board and to support Board operations and Board development. Attend Board meetings and relevant Board Committees and staff the Board Excellence Committee.
Risk management and legal activities: Oversee risk management, contract management and other legal activities.
Human Resources/personnel: Oversee and manage the HR function and HR policy development. Design and conduct needs assessments. Support a workplace environment that furthers TransForm’s values and vision.
Office management & information technology (IT): Oversee office management and IT systems to support the smooth functioning of TransForm’s offices.
Staff management: Lead on professional development for TransForm and provide staff directly reporting to this position with professional growth opportunities and annual goals that support TransForm’s operational plan.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES
We are seeking a candidate with a diverse range of experience who enjoys managing complex situations and who has the initiative, skills, and sensitivity needed to manage organizational change and create systems that increase organizational effectiveness while supporting TransForm’s dynamic, creative culture.
Essential qualifications and attributes
- Substantial executive and/or senior level leadership and management experience, including the areas of organizational development, operations and finance described above.
- Strong track record in creating systems that increase organizational effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate and implement strategies for organizational development that account for organizational culture and promote collaboration and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to be analytical, capable of building trust and working in partnership with staff to achieve results.
- Ability to partner with the Executive Director in building a strong Board of Directors.
- Ability to advance equity and inclusion efforts across an organization
- Passion for making positive social change in the world.
Desired qualifications and attributes
- Leadership experience in highly collaborative organizations with entrepreneurial cultures.
- Demonstrated results working within a rapidly changing, fast-paced and demanding work environment.
- Experience in an organization that runs advocacy campaigns.
- Solid understanding of nonprofit branding and communications
- Experience in impact assessment / evaluation.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week), exempt position. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Compensation includes health and dental insurance, generous vacation time and an exciting team-oriented work environment. TransForm also administers an employee contribution 403b retirement plan and contributes to the Commuter Check program. We offer a friendly, fast-paced, flexible workplace.
Our staff is focused on making positive change in the world, celebrates diversity and is committed to being intentionally inclusive in all of our relationships. TransForm is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are invited to email a letter of interest and resume as attachments to: COOjob2012@TransFormCA.org
Attachments should be in Word or PDF format, titled as follows:
lastname_firstname_resume.doc OR lastname_firstname_resume.pdf
lastname_firstname_letter.doc OR lastname_firstname_letter.pdf
Please, no faxes or mailed hard copies.
The position was posted Monday, April 2, 2012 and is open until filled. To see if the position is still available, please go to www.TransFormCA.org and check if it is still listed in the “Jobs” section of our website.
TransForm
436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA
www.TransFormCA.org
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Waste Management/Recycling Jobs
NCRA (Northern California Recycling Association) posts waste management and recycling related jobs here:
http://www.ncrarecycles.org/NCRAJobs
Check them out!!
http://www.ncrarecycles.org/NCRAJobs
Check them out!!
Coalition Organizer
Join the EBASE team! Job opening for Coalition Organizer.
Are you a seasoned organizer who loves the fight for social, environmental, economic and racial justice? EBASE might have the perfect position for you.
EBASE is looking for a Coalition Organizer for the Oakland Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports, which aims to reduce the environmental and health impacts of the port trucking industry on our port communities, and to improve the job quality for thousands of low-wage truck drivers at the Port of Oakland. The Coalition Organizer is responsible for leading the community organizing, coalition building and policy advocacy components of the campaign, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with coalition partners, including labor unions, faith-based organizations and leaders, community groups, environmentalists, public health advocates and others. As a movement position, the Campaign Organizer will work long and irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Qualifications: At least 3 years organizing experience with community groups, unions or faith-rooted organizations; Experience with and desire to do coalition work; Experience and ability to lead and drive a successful policy campaign; Love the labor movement and the fight for social, environmental, economic and racial justice; Excellent personal organization and time management skills; Self-motivated, accountable to goals and willingness to learn new techniques, ideas, and skills; Experience organizing in Oakland desirable; Environmental Justice and/or Public Health background and experience desirable.
Interested in applying? Click here for the full job announcement and application instructions: http://www.workingeastbay.org/article.php?id=1022
Jennifer Lin
Research Director, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE)
1814 Franklin St., Suite 325, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-893-7106 x. 321
Cell: 510-682-7130
Email: jenny@workingeastbay.org
Are you a seasoned organizer who loves the fight for social, environmental, economic and racial justice? EBASE might have the perfect position for you.
EBASE is looking for a Coalition Organizer for the Oakland Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports, which aims to reduce the environmental and health impacts of the port trucking industry on our port communities, and to improve the job quality for thousands of low-wage truck drivers at the Port of Oakland. The Coalition Organizer is responsible for leading the community organizing, coalition building and policy advocacy components of the campaign, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with coalition partners, including labor unions, faith-based organizations and leaders, community groups, environmentalists, public health advocates and others. As a movement position, the Campaign Organizer will work long and irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Qualifications: At least 3 years organizing experience with community groups, unions or faith-rooted organizations; Experience with and desire to do coalition work; Experience and ability to lead and drive a successful policy campaign; Love the labor movement and the fight for social, environmental, economic and racial justice; Excellent personal organization and time management skills; Self-motivated, accountable to goals and willingness to learn new techniques, ideas, and skills; Experience organizing in Oakland desirable; Environmental Justice and/or Public Health background and experience desirable.
Interested in applying? Click here for the full job announcement and application instructions: http://www.workingeastbay.org/article.php?id=1022
Jennifer Lin
Research Director, East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE)
1814 Franklin St., Suite 325, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-893-7106 x. 321
Cell: 510-682-7130
Email: jenny@workingeastbay.org
Administrative Assistant
Urban Habitat seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant to provide office
management and operations support to the organization. This person works
closely with the Office Manager on a variety of tasks, including, but not
limited to, the following: ordering supplies, collecting and sorting mail,
arranging travel, managing calls, and assisting with the CEO’s calendar.
Responsibilities also include data entry work and general office support,
as needed.
The individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess
good organizational, time management, customer service, and problem-solving
skills. Experience with social justice organizations a plus.
Please contact Venesia Thompson, Senior Director of Finance and
Administration, at venesia@urbanhabitat.org, or (510) 839-9510 ext. 313,
for more information.
Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities
and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research,
leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental,
economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a race and class
analysis to issues of climate, transportation, housing, land use, planning,
and community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the
equitable development of the region.
management and operations support to the organization. This person works
closely with the Office Manager on a variety of tasks, including, but not
limited to, the following: ordering supplies, collecting and sorting mail,
arranging travel, managing calls, and assisting with the CEO’s calendar.
Responsibilities also include data entry work and general office support,
as needed.
The individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and possess
good organizational, time management, customer service, and problem-solving
skills. Experience with social justice organizations a plus.
Please contact Venesia Thompson, Senior Director of Finance and
Administration, at venesia@urbanhabitat.org, or (510) 839-9510 ext. 313,
for more information.
Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities
and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research,
leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental,
economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a race and class
analysis to issues of climate, transportation, housing, land use, planning,
and community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the
equitable development of the region.
Communications Manager
Prevention Institute is looking for a seasoned Communications Manager who is deeply committed to improving health and safety and reducing inequities through a focus on prevention.
Working under the leadership of senior staff, this position directs the Institute's strategic communications efforts and is responsible for continuing to build our national visibility as a leader in primary prevention. This position is ideally suited for an agile and persuasive writer and communicator who possesses strong management skills and thrives in a team oriented and fast paced environment. The Institute's approach is interdisciplinary in nature, addressing health and social issues such as community health and health reform, violence and injury prevention, and improving food and activity environments.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and shaping the development of communications strategies and materials (including talking points and messaging strategies) across the Institute's project and focal areas
Expanding the Institute's visibility and effectiveness by:
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national, statewide and local press through traditional, new and ethnic media
- Pitching stories-across the Institute's focal areas-to print, radio, television and online reporters and editors
- Overseeing the ongoing and strategic dissemination of publications, tools and frameworks through professional newsletters, journals, blogs and related resources as well as identifying new dissemination outlets
Crafting and editing persuasive and compelling e-alerts, blog articles, press releases, media advisories and op-eds on a variety of prevention related public health issues; writing articles on behalf of senior staff
Tracking and strategic analysis of news coverage of relevant public health issues in traditional and new media
Supervising the maintenance and enhancement of PI's website
Providing strategic guidance on the Institute's social media strategy
Providing strategic consultation to health departments, community based organizations and federal partners on how to effectively frame and develop messages that make the case for prevention
Supervising and mentoring communications staff and consultants
Participation in management team
Ideal Qualifications
Media Relations: Substantial experience working with news organizations, online, print and/or broadcast media outlets. Experience developing communications strategies for advocacy campaigns preferred
Communication skills: Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate to different audiences (ranging from policymakers to advocates to the general public)
Management skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-quality manner while maintaining focus on longer term strategy and deliverables
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting with a range of staff members; willingness to work independently, in ad-hoc teams and with multiple senior staff
Supervision: Ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff across content teams who provide support to communications efforts; capacity to work with a supervisor and senior staff effectively
Social media experience: Strong knowledge of social media strategies - including Facebook, Twitter and other new media technologies - including a strong understanding of analytical applications, is preferred
Design: Ability to oversee and support design and layout, both conceptually and technically
Flexibility: Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; multi-task; shift priorities as needed; ability to blend communications knowledge and skills with content and organizational strategy
Prevention knowledge: Experience in and understanding of effective primary prevention strategies and how to use communications as a tool for advocacy and policy change is strongly preferred
Commitment: Commitment to and demonstrated success in prevention and health; desire to achieve significant prevention and health outcomes and commitment to reducing inequities in health and safety
Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Health, Public Policy, and Journalism) is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered. A minimum of 5 years of direct communications related experience is required
**We strongly encourage applicants of color and bilingual candidates to apply**
Salary and Benefits
Prevention Institute offers competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience and include an excellent benefits package and retirement plan. The appropriate salary level is determined by a review of relevant experience and set according to a principle of equity within the organization.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, samples of your writing and overview of the press coverage you have achieved by email (include "Communications Manager" in the subject line) to sarah-at-preventioninstitute.org.
Working under the leadership of senior staff, this position directs the Institute's strategic communications efforts and is responsible for continuing to build our national visibility as a leader in primary prevention. This position is ideally suited for an agile and persuasive writer and communicator who possesses strong management skills and thrives in a team oriented and fast paced environment. The Institute's approach is interdisciplinary in nature, addressing health and social issues such as community health and health reform, violence and injury prevention, and improving food and activity environments.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and shaping the development of communications strategies and materials (including talking points and messaging strategies) across the Institute's project and focal areas
Expanding the Institute's visibility and effectiveness by:
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with national, statewide and local press through traditional, new and ethnic media
- Pitching stories-across the Institute's focal areas-to print, radio, television and online reporters and editors
- Overseeing the ongoing and strategic dissemination of publications, tools and frameworks through professional newsletters, journals, blogs and related resources as well as identifying new dissemination outlets
Crafting and editing persuasive and compelling e-alerts, blog articles, press releases, media advisories and op-eds on a variety of prevention related public health issues; writing articles on behalf of senior staff
Tracking and strategic analysis of news coverage of relevant public health issues in traditional and new media
Supervising the maintenance and enhancement of PI's website
Providing strategic guidance on the Institute's social media strategy
Providing strategic consultation to health departments, community based organizations and federal partners on how to effectively frame and develop messages that make the case for prevention
Supervising and mentoring communications staff and consultants
Participation in management team
Ideal Qualifications
Media Relations: Substantial experience working with news organizations, online, print and/or broadcast media outlets. Experience developing communications strategies for advocacy campaigns preferred
Communication skills: Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate to different audiences (ranging from policymakers to advocates to the general public)
Management skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a high-quality manner while maintaining focus on longer term strategy and deliverables
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting with a range of staff members; willingness to work independently, in ad-hoc teams and with multiple senior staff
Supervision: Ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff across content teams who provide support to communications efforts; capacity to work with a supervisor and senior staff effectively
Social media experience: Strong knowledge of social media strategies - including Facebook, Twitter and other new media technologies - including a strong understanding of analytical applications, is preferred
Design: Ability to oversee and support design and layout, both conceptually and technically
Flexibility: Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; multi-task; shift priorities as needed; ability to blend communications knowledge and skills with content and organizational strategy
Prevention knowledge: Experience in and understanding of effective primary prevention strategies and how to use communications as a tool for advocacy and policy change is strongly preferred
Commitment: Commitment to and demonstrated success in prevention and health; desire to achieve significant prevention and health outcomes and commitment to reducing inequities in health and safety
Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public Health, Public Policy, and Journalism) is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered. A minimum of 5 years of direct communications related experience is required
**We strongly encourage applicants of color and bilingual candidates to apply**
Salary and Benefits
Prevention Institute offers competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience and include an excellent benefits package and retirement plan. The appropriate salary level is determined by a review of relevant experience and set according to a principle of equity within the organization.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, samples of your writing and overview of the press coverage you have achieved by email (include "Communications Manager" in the subject line) to sarah-at-preventioninstitute.org.
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