EJCW Coalition Director
The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) is a statewide coalition of grassroots groups and intermediary organizations building a collective, community-based movement for democratic water allocation, management, and policy development in California. EJCW empowers low-income communities and people of color throughout California to advocate for clean, safe, and affordable water for their communities.
The Coalition Director Position:
The Coalition Director is responsible for providing strategic vision and leadership for EJCW’s mission and for the management of all programs, activities and staff of the organization. The Coalition Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and program objectives. The successful candidate for this position will have proven experience in managing and growing a small non-profit organization, as well as demonstrated leadership with an entrepreneurial spirit, success in securing resources from diverse sources, and high skill levels in oral and written communications. The Coalition Director must also be a strong manager, as he/she directs all program development, administrative, personnel, fundraising activities, and serves as the official spokesperson for the organization. Above all, we seek a bold and visionary leader that will work collaboratively with our members to develop and implement a long-range plan to achieve our mission and goals.
About EJCW:
EJCW plays a critical bridge-building role in connecting grassroots communities and statewide policy advocates across California. We maintain a strong presence in Sacramento, and have conducted many successful advocacy campaigns. We are coordinating a statewide message on the importance of identifying and meeting the water needs of the most under-served communities in California. By connecting our members to each other and potential allies throughout the state, as well as tackling structural inequity in how California’s water resources are managed, we are building a broad movement for water justice.
EJCW employs various strategies to accomplish our objectives, including policy analysis and advocacy, community capacity-building and advocacy training, and fostering new collaborations. We also provide invaluable technical assistance to our members in grassroots communities by offering support for organizing, playing an essential fiscal agent role, and building community capacity through training and partnerships. EJCW is a voice for low-income people of color in Sacramento and has created a seat at the Sacramento policy table by building the capacity of local groups to play a strategic role in state and regional water policy battles.
Our policy advocacy work, community collaborations and organizational culture all reflect a concern for equality, mutual respect, appreciation for diversity and environmental and social justice. We are looking for candidates who share our values, who bring a willingness to contribute to our mission and to the growth of a small organization, and who are open to developing their skills.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
· Ensure that all programs of the organization are implemented efficiently and effectively
· Establish and maintain all administrative and operational procedures
· Implement EJCW’s member-developed organizational plan
· Serve as ambassador to foundations and donors, building and nurturing existing and new relationships to grow EJCW’s financial health
· Develop and implement a diverse long-term development strategy
· Manage EJCW’s resource development activities and events
· Develop EJCW’s annual organizational budget and manage revenues and expenses
· Act in a fiduciary role to ensure the accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, and the presentation of these reports to the Board
· Partner with a diverse and talented board of directors to ensure the fiscal health of the organization and to ensure successful implementation of EJCW’s strategic plan
· Oversee the personnel system including recruitment, hiring, professional development,
performance appraisal, personnel grievance process and staff termination
· Cultivate and manage the collective and collaborative culture of the organization in a manner which maintains positive staff morale
· Maintain and strengthen relationships with EJCW members in a manner that nurtures the innate leadership of members and creates a stronger movement for water justice in California
Qualifications and Skills:
Commitment to the organization's mission, purpose, and values
A bachelor’s degree, and at least 5 years of proven senior-level management experience, including advanced knowledge of non-profit operations, finance, HR, and fundraising
Ability to provide strong entrepreneurial and innovative leadership in growing an organization and building coalitions
Proven track record of developing successful partnerships with other groups/organizations and facilitating coalitions
Ability to articulate EJCW’s vision to a wide diversity of audiences and constituencies
A clear understanding of policymaking processes in California, and experience developing strategies to impact these processes
Demonstrated ability to raise funds from a variety of sources
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Working understanding of social and environmental justice issues and principles
Comfort and experience working with community-based organizations and people of color
Knowledge of water and/or other natural resource issues a plus
Willingness to travel and work on flexible hours, as required
To apply, please e-mail your resume, a brief cover letter, and three professional references to: paola@ejcw.org. Please include "Coalition Director" in the email subject line. Please no phone calls.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; however salary range is $60,000 - $65,000. This position will be based in Sacramento.
The EJCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Development Coordinator
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Development Coordinator
Status: Full-time, salaried
Organizational Background and Mission: 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 critical race and class lens to issues of transportation, housing, land use, planning, and
community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development ofthe region.
Position Description:
The Development Coordinator is a core member of Urban Habitat’s Development Team and
is responsible for playing a lead role in grant writing, reporting, and overall grants management. UH has a wide range of foundation allies at the national, state, and local level. The Development Coordinator will work directly with UH’s President & CEO, Senior Director of Development, Management Team and staff to support funder cultivation and relationship building efforts, including regular correspondence, funder’s briefings, and face-to-face meetings. The Development Coordinator will also be a key player in the design and implementation of UH’s individual donor strategy, including individual donor solicitation letters and fundraising events. The candidate is a highly organized and effective team player with excellent writing and communication skills. Candidate must be able to manage and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced work environment. The Development Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Director of Development.
Essential Duties:
Grants Management, Proposals, and Reports
• Maintain UH’s Grant Tracking System and work with President & CEO, Senior
Director of Development, and staff to track and meet all deadlines.
• Research, develop, and write proposals and reports and work with Senior Director of
Development on final submissions to ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Help implement and maintain cultivation plans for existing and new foundations and
program officers, including background research, preparation for regular meetings,
mailings and e-communications.
• Assist with the development and execution of UH’s annual fundraising plan
• Maintain and build UH’s database of foundation and donor contacts.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files and materials related to development
and fundraising.
• Work closely with program staff to facilitate the production of Monthly Updates for all
programs.
• Schedule and attend meetings with program staff to help inform the fundraising
process, including the clarification of deliverables, collection of program
accomplishments, and media coverage.
Individual Giving and Special Events
• Provide support for the direct mail, individual giving, special events, and electronic
giving efforts.
• Help develop and implement an effective gift tracking and stewardship program for
individuals, including drafting and mailing appeals, recording gifts, drafting and mailing
thank you letters, and sending program updates.
• Maintain and work to improve the quality of donor information in Convio Common
Ground database.
Other Development Work
• Work with Executive Assistant to help coordinate schedule of President & CEO and
Senior Director of Development for donor and foundation meetings.
• Plan and implement relevant mailings, including those relevant to pre- and post-meetings
(e.g., thank you letters and introductory materials).
• Other administrative items, as assigned.
Communications Work
• Assist in the production of funder-specific print, web, and social media content that
describes Urban Habitat’s values, theory of change, core programs, and strategic
initiatives, and highlights key organizational accomplishments.
• Assist staff with database-related tasks, as needed.
Job Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a proven record in a grant writing/fundraising
position.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent workplan management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet
goals, define appropriate strategies, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and
professional manner.
• Experience with database management, preferably Salesforce or Convio Common
Ground.
• Commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, two writing samples (development-specific samples are strongly preferred, i.e. one original grant proposal, one original grant report), and two references to:
DevelopmentCoordinator@urbanhabitat.org.
Salary Range: Depending on experience. Generous benefits package including health,
dental, and vision insurance, holidays, vacation, 401 K, and sick leave. This is a full time position that reports to the Senior Director of Development. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Title: Development Coordinator
Status: Full-time, salaried
Organizational Background and Mission: 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 critical race and class lens to issues of transportation, housing, land use, planning, and
community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development ofthe region.
Position Description:
The Development Coordinator is a core member of Urban Habitat’s Development Team and
is responsible for playing a lead role in grant writing, reporting, and overall grants management. UH has a wide range of foundation allies at the national, state, and local level. The Development Coordinator will work directly with UH’s President & CEO, Senior Director of Development, Management Team and staff to support funder cultivation and relationship building efforts, including regular correspondence, funder’s briefings, and face-to-face meetings. The Development Coordinator will also be a key player in the design and implementation of UH’s individual donor strategy, including individual donor solicitation letters and fundraising events. The candidate is a highly organized and effective team player with excellent writing and communication skills. Candidate must be able to manage and meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced work environment. The Development Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Director of Development.
Essential Duties:
Grants Management, Proposals, and Reports
• Maintain UH’s Grant Tracking System and work with President & CEO, Senior
Director of Development, and staff to track and meet all deadlines.
• Research, develop, and write proposals and reports and work with Senior Director of
Development on final submissions to ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Help implement and maintain cultivation plans for existing and new foundations and
program officers, including background research, preparation for regular meetings,
mailings and e-communications.
• Assist with the development and execution of UH’s annual fundraising plan
• Maintain and build UH’s database of foundation and donor contacts.
• Organize and maintain paper and electronic files and materials related to development
and fundraising.
• Work closely with program staff to facilitate the production of Monthly Updates for all
programs.
• Schedule and attend meetings with program staff to help inform the fundraising
process, including the clarification of deliverables, collection of program
accomplishments, and media coverage.
Individual Giving and Special Events
• Provide support for the direct mail, individual giving, special events, and electronic
giving efforts.
• Help develop and implement an effective gift tracking and stewardship program for
individuals, including drafting and mailing appeals, recording gifts, drafting and mailing
thank you letters, and sending program updates.
• Maintain and work to improve the quality of donor information in Convio Common
Ground database.
Other Development Work
• Work with Executive Assistant to help coordinate schedule of President & CEO and
Senior Director of Development for donor and foundation meetings.
• Plan and implement relevant mailings, including those relevant to pre- and post-meetings
(e.g., thank you letters and introductory materials).
• Other administrative items, as assigned.
Communications Work
• Assist in the production of funder-specific print, web, and social media content that
describes Urban Habitat’s values, theory of change, core programs, and strategic
initiatives, and highlights key organizational accomplishments.
• Assist staff with database-related tasks, as needed.
Job Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a proven record in a grant writing/fundraising
position.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent workplan management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet
goals, define appropriate strategies, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and
professional manner.
• Experience with database management, preferably Salesforce or Convio Common
Ground.
• Commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, two writing samples (development-specific samples are strongly preferred, i.e. one original grant proposal, one original grant report), and two references to:
DevelopmentCoordinator@urbanhabitat.org.
Salary Range: Depending on experience. Generous benefits package including health,
dental, and vision insurance, holidays, vacation, 401 K, and sick leave. This is a full time position that reports to the Senior Director of Development. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Communications Internship, Greenbelt Alliance
Communications Internship
Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide communications support for our campaigns for open space protection and better city planning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The position requires a 2-4 days/week commitment for at least three months (six month commitment preferred). Working hours are flexible, but most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.
Greenbelt Alliance
By 2035, the Bay Area will grow by two million people. This growth could make the Bay Area a better place to live, or it could hurt the region. Will people be able to find homes they can afford? Will they be able to walk or bike to work? Will natural areas and working farms continue to provide clean air, clean water, and fresh food? Greenbelt Alliance's Grow Smart Bay Area vision and research shows that by directing growth to existing cities and towns, protecting the region's natural areas and working farms, and making sure this growth happens in an equitable way that benefits everyone, the Bay Area will remain a great place to live.
Greenbelt Alliance is engaged in multiple land-use planning campaigns to carry out the Grow Smart Bay Area vision. Examples include:
Stopping sprawl in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods along El Camino Real in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Monitoring Plan Bay Area, the planning process to develop a regional blueprint for growth over the next 25 years.
Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will assist the Communications team in the following ways:
Adding blog posts and media coverage to website
Tracking media coverage
Updating social networks such as Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Writing stories and taking photos for our blog, email newsletters, and print newsletter.
The Communications Intern will report to the Communications Associate.
Commitment
This position requires a 2 to 4 day a week commitment for at least three months starting immediately; a six-month commitment is strongly preferred. Interns are expected to adhere to a regular schedule, but working hours are flexible and interns can generally choose their schedule. Most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays in the Greenbelt Alliance main office in downtown San Francisco. This location is BART and MUNI accessible and public transportation is encouraged.
Talents/Skills desired
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a candidate with strong writing skills, familiarity with WordPress, and a passion for social networking. Experience with html, photography and/or video production is a plus. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The position is unpaid. Travel reimbursement is available for interns working more than 30 hours a week who can demonstrate financial need.
This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about advocacy work while developing a network of contacts and references in the nonprofit field. When applying for future jobs, interns will be able to point to tangible results from their work.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for open spaces and vibrant places. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability of our cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands, parks, watersheds and other open space. We are also a leading advocate for the creation of livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.
With a committed staff of 20-plus, there is strong team spirit and sense of fun at our organization. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek. Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people of all sexual orientation, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Alex Chen, Communications Associate, at achen@greenbelt.org. Please include the date you would be available to start.
Applications will be evaluated as they arrive; the position is open until filled.
Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide communications support for our campaigns for open space protection and better city planning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The position requires a 2-4 days/week commitment for at least three months (six month commitment preferred). Working hours are flexible, but most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays.
Greenbelt Alliance
By 2035, the Bay Area will grow by two million people. This growth could make the Bay Area a better place to live, or it could hurt the region. Will people be able to find homes they can afford? Will they be able to walk or bike to work? Will natural areas and working farms continue to provide clean air, clean water, and fresh food? Greenbelt Alliance's Grow Smart Bay Area vision and research shows that by directing growth to existing cities and towns, protecting the region's natural areas and working farms, and making sure this growth happens in an equitable way that benefits everyone, the Bay Area will remain a great place to live.
Greenbelt Alliance is engaged in multiple land-use planning campaigns to carry out the Grow Smart Bay Area vision. Examples include:
Stopping sprawl in unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Creating vibrant, walkable neighborhoods along El Camino Real in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Monitoring Plan Bay Area, the planning process to develop a regional blueprint for growth over the next 25 years.
Responsibilities
The Communications Intern will assist the Communications team in the following ways:
Adding blog posts and media coverage to website
Tracking media coverage
Updating social networks such as Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Writing stories and taking photos for our blog, email newsletters, and print newsletter.
The Communications Intern will report to the Communications Associate.
Commitment
This position requires a 2 to 4 day a week commitment for at least three months starting immediately; a six-month commitment is strongly preferred. Interns are expected to adhere to a regular schedule, but working hours are flexible and interns can generally choose their schedule. Most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays in the Greenbelt Alliance main office in downtown San Francisco. This location is BART and MUNI accessible and public transportation is encouraged.
Talents/Skills desired
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking a candidate with strong writing skills, familiarity with WordPress, and a passion for social networking. Experience with html, photography and/or video production is a plus. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently to meet deadlines. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The position is unpaid. Travel reimbursement is available for interns working more than 30 hours a week who can demonstrate financial need.
This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about advocacy work while developing a network of contacts and references in the nonprofit field. When applying for future jobs, interns will be able to point to tangible results from their work.
About Us
Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area's advocate for open spaces and vibrant places. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability of our cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands, parks, watersheds and other open space. We are also a leading advocate for the creation of livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.
With a committed staff of 20-plus, there is strong team spirit and sense of fun at our organization. We are headquartered in San Francisco with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek. Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people of all sexual orientation, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Alex Chen, Communications Associate, at achen@greenbelt.org. Please include the date you would be available to start.
Applications will be evaluated as they arrive; the position is open until filled.
Several Positions with College Track, Oakland
College Track, Oakland is hiring!
Who we are:
College Track is an after-school, college preparatory program that helps students from under-resourced communities nationwide graduate from high school and succeed in college. College Track does this by setting high expectations for student achievement
and offering a variety of programs in our three core service areas: Academic Affairs, Student Life, and College Affairs. Currently, College Track serves over 900 high school students at five centers: East Palo Alto, Downtown Oakland, San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, New Orleans, LA and Aurora, CO. In addition, College Track’s 275 college students attend more than 60 colleges and universities throughout California and across the country.
Core Services:
College Track aims to be the catalyst for change for under-resourced high school students who are motivated to earn a college degree. Our students are primarily low-income, ethnically diverse students who reflect the communities in which they live and who are drastically underrepresented at colleges and universities across the country. All of College Track’s programs for high school and college students are designed to ensure that each student graduates from high school eligible to attend and prepared to succeed in the college of choice. To learn more about us, please visit www.collegetrack.org.
Advisory Leader
Position Summary:
The goal of the College Affairs Program is to help our students gain admission to the college or university of their choice. Advisory is a 70 minute workshop designed to introduce students to the college system and expose them to all aspects of the admissions process. Advisory is an informal class of no more than 14 high school students that meets about 11 times each semester. Advisory Curriculum is taught by the AL and uses a variety of interactive teaching styles to cover themes of making good choices, the college system, financial awareness & paying for college, and
career exploration. ALs meet with the same student cohort all semester and will receive an Advisory Curriculum binder with clear objectives and complete lesson plans for each session. ALs are welcomed to modify and personalize curriculum for their class with prior approval from the College Affairs Director.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Facilitate weekly advisory workshop(s)
• Compile, prepare and maintain workshop curriculum and materials
• Track and report student attendance in activities to ensure that student requirements are met.
Salary: $14.00-20.00/hr. DOE
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
Senior Advisor
Positon Summary:
The ideal Senior Advisor is a reliable, patient, flexible, and persistent college graduate. Our high school seniors are great kids motivated to succeed and still learning adult behaviors like time management and professionalism. We are
looking for Advisors who can model these behaviors while guiding students through the college application and financial aid process. Advisors should also be skilled in working with diverse populations; persons of color are encouraged to apply. This is a year-long commitment that requires 2 or more hours every week or two, depending on need.
Key Responsibilities include:
-‐ helping their assigned student to:
o edit his/her college essay
o create a smart college list,
o apply for scholarships and financial aid
o complete college applications.
This is a volunteer position.
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
College Affairs Help Desk Counselor
Position Summary:
The goal of the College Affairs Program is to help our students gain admission to the college or university of their choice. The Help Desk Counselor will meet with students to help them complete scholarship applications, complete various online applications, and work on essays. In addition, the counselor will edit students' work for clarity, content and correctness. Volunteers must demonstrate strong written and verbal skills, pay close attention to detail, be well organized and have excellent command of spelling, English grammar and punctuation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support and guide students in researching scholarships.
- Create and Update online college profiles.
- Edit students’ essays.
- Record student interaction on online database.
This is a volunteer position
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
Volunteer Academic Tutor
Position Summary:
We count a dedicated group of volunteers to help us achieve our mission of expanding educational opportunities and college access to all students. Academic tutors generally commit to volunteering at least one day a week between the hours of 4 and 7pm, or on Saturdays between the hours of 9am and 12pm. Tutors coach students in math, English, and other core subjects. There is a high demand for upper level math tutors, science tutors, and Mandarin, Cantonese, and French language tutors.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Attend the bi-annual tutor orientation sessions prior to the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Attend quarterly tutor meetings with the Director of Academic Affairs.
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students on Academic Probation.
- Participate in at least one self-evaluation per semester.
- Assist in creating a safe and conducive environment for students to learn and study.
- Refer to the Academic Affairs Director or Tutoring Coordinator with issues related to students’ academic,
personal and/or behavioral performance.
- Monitor assigned students in areas of productivity and attendance. Report concerns to the Academic
Affairs Director or Tutoring Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Experience working with high school students preferred but not required.
- Previous tutoring experience.
- Specialized in one or more core high school subject areas. (Dual subject strengths preferred.)
- Familiarity with effective study skills strategies highly desirable.
- Experience working with and an understanding of issues related to racial, ethnic, class, and gender equity
in education for students at the secondary and post secondary levels.
- Clear criminal record check and TB test
This is a volunteer position.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to cborbon@collegetrack.org
Who we are:
College Track is an after-school, college preparatory program that helps students from under-resourced communities nationwide graduate from high school and succeed in college. College Track does this by setting high expectations for student achievement
and offering a variety of programs in our three core service areas: Academic Affairs, Student Life, and College Affairs. Currently, College Track serves over 900 high school students at five centers: East Palo Alto, Downtown Oakland, San Francisco’s Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, New Orleans, LA and Aurora, CO. In addition, College Track’s 275 college students attend more than 60 colleges and universities throughout California and across the country.
Core Services:
College Track aims to be the catalyst for change for under-resourced high school students who are motivated to earn a college degree. Our students are primarily low-income, ethnically diverse students who reflect the communities in which they live and who are drastically underrepresented at colleges and universities across the country. All of College Track’s programs for high school and college students are designed to ensure that each student graduates from high school eligible to attend and prepared to succeed in the college of choice. To learn more about us, please visit www.collegetrack.org.
Advisory Leader
Position Summary:
The goal of the College Affairs Program is to help our students gain admission to the college or university of their choice. Advisory is a 70 minute workshop designed to introduce students to the college system and expose them to all aspects of the admissions process. Advisory is an informal class of no more than 14 high school students that meets about 11 times each semester. Advisory Curriculum is taught by the AL and uses a variety of interactive teaching styles to cover themes of making good choices, the college system, financial awareness & paying for college, and
career exploration. ALs meet with the same student cohort all semester and will receive an Advisory Curriculum binder with clear objectives and complete lesson plans for each session. ALs are welcomed to modify and personalize curriculum for their class with prior approval from the College Affairs Director.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Facilitate weekly advisory workshop(s)
• Compile, prepare and maintain workshop curriculum and materials
• Track and report student attendance in activities to ensure that student requirements are met.
Salary: $14.00-20.00/hr. DOE
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
Senior Advisor
Positon Summary:
The ideal Senior Advisor is a reliable, patient, flexible, and persistent college graduate. Our high school seniors are great kids motivated to succeed and still learning adult behaviors like time management and professionalism. We are
looking for Advisors who can model these behaviors while guiding students through the college application and financial aid process. Advisors should also be skilled in working with diverse populations; persons of color are encouraged to apply. This is a year-long commitment that requires 2 or more hours every week or two, depending on need.
Key Responsibilities include:
-‐ helping their assigned student to:
o edit his/her college essay
o create a smart college list,
o apply for scholarships and financial aid
o complete college applications.
This is a volunteer position.
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
College Affairs Help Desk Counselor
Position Summary:
The goal of the College Affairs Program is to help our students gain admission to the college or university of their choice. The Help Desk Counselor will meet with students to help them complete scholarship applications, complete various online applications, and work on essays. In addition, the counselor will edit students' work for clarity, content and correctness. Volunteers must demonstrate strong written and verbal skills, pay close attention to detail, be well organized and have excellent command of spelling, English grammar and punctuation.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Support and guide students in researching scholarships.
- Create and Update online college profiles.
- Edit students’ essays.
- Record student interaction on online database.
This is a volunteer position
To apply: Submit cover letter and resume to caoakintern@collegetrack.org, CC: shria@collegetrack.org
Volunteer Academic Tutor
Position Summary:
We count a dedicated group of volunteers to help us achieve our mission of expanding educational opportunities and college access to all students. Academic tutors generally commit to volunteering at least one day a week between the hours of 4 and 7pm, or on Saturdays between the hours of 9am and 12pm. Tutors coach students in math, English, and other core subjects. There is a high demand for upper level math tutors, science tutors, and Mandarin, Cantonese, and French language tutors.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Attend the bi-annual tutor orientation sessions prior to the start of the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Attend quarterly tutor meetings with the Director of Academic Affairs.
- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students on Academic Probation.
- Participate in at least one self-evaluation per semester.
- Assist in creating a safe and conducive environment for students to learn and study.
- Refer to the Academic Affairs Director or Tutoring Coordinator with issues related to students’ academic,
personal and/or behavioral performance.
- Monitor assigned students in areas of productivity and attendance. Report concerns to the Academic
Affairs Director or Tutoring Coordinator.
Qualifications
- Experience working with high school students preferred but not required.
- Previous tutoring experience.
- Specialized in one or more core high school subject areas. (Dual subject strengths preferred.)
- Familiarity with effective study skills strategies highly desirable.
- Experience working with and an understanding of issues related to racial, ethnic, class, and gender equity
in education for students at the secondary and post secondary levels.
- Clear criminal record check and TB test
This is a volunteer position.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to cborbon@collegetrack.org
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Volunteer Position: Internship in Impact Evaluation
Volunteer Position: Internship in Impact Evaluation
We are seeking an intern to work with staff on measuring and documenting the impact of our international health work. Over the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded from a primarily print-based publisher to an organization at the cutting edge of digital provision of health information. As we pursue innovations in our work, we hope to also take a more creative approach to measuring our impact in communities around the world.
Primary responsibilities
Review and prepare summaries of existing studies documenting Hesperian’s impact
Work with a database of quotes from users of Hesperian books and tools. Specific tasks will include data entry, research on database improvements, data extraction, and data analysis.
Reach out to partner organizations for documentation and feedback
Work with staff on conceptualizing impact work
Other projects according to need and interest
Qualifications
Strong interest in global health
Attention to detail
Interest in qualitative research
Experience with FileMaker databases preferred, but not necessary
This is an unpaid, volunteer internship. We are asking for an initial commitment of 5-10 hours/week for 3 months at our office in downtown Berkeley, with the option to extend for up to a year.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a resume and short cover letter jobsearch@hesperian.org with the subject line: Impact Evaluation Internship. Position will remain open until filled.
We are seeking an intern to work with staff on measuring and documenting the impact of our international health work. Over the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded from a primarily print-based publisher to an organization at the cutting edge of digital provision of health information. As we pursue innovations in our work, we hope to also take a more creative approach to measuring our impact in communities around the world.
Primary responsibilities
Review and prepare summaries of existing studies documenting Hesperian’s impact
Work with a database of quotes from users of Hesperian books and tools. Specific tasks will include data entry, research on database improvements, data extraction, and data analysis.
Reach out to partner organizations for documentation and feedback
Work with staff on conceptualizing impact work
Other projects according to need and interest
Qualifications
Strong interest in global health
Attention to detail
Interest in qualitative research
Experience with FileMaker databases preferred, but not necessary
This is an unpaid, volunteer internship. We are asking for an initial commitment of 5-10 hours/week for 3 months at our office in downtown Berkeley, with the option to extend for up to a year.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a resume and short cover letter jobsearch@hesperian.org with the subject line: Impact Evaluation Internship. Position will remain open until filled.
GREENLINING ACTION (3 jobs)
GREENLINING ACTION
JOB OPENINGS:
Field Manager (Full-time)
Data Manager (Full-time)
Field Organizer (Full-time)
Greenlining Action is a 501(c)4 organization working to ensure all Californians have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream, with an emphasis on making the dream a reality for communities of color. We work to pass and defeat ballot measures in California as a way to ensure that our state policies create opportunities and do not pose barriers to the community’s ability to make the dream a reality.
This year, we are looking to hire three experienced full-time staff who are passionate about education to oversee field and operations for a ballot measure campaign. These positions are available full-time starting mid-late August through November.
Please find full job descriptions attached.
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Romero via email to actionfund@greenlining.org. Put the job title of the position you are applying to in the subject of your email. For example, if applying to the Data Manager job, put “Data Manager” in the subject line. Also, in your cover letter, please answer the question: Why do you want to work for social justice? Thank you!
JOB OPENINGS:
Field Manager (Full-time)
Data Manager (Full-time)
Field Organizer (Full-time)
Greenlining Action is a 501(c)4 organization working to ensure all Californians have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream, with an emphasis on making the dream a reality for communities of color. We work to pass and defeat ballot measures in California as a way to ensure that our state policies create opportunities and do not pose barriers to the community’s ability to make the dream a reality.
This year, we are looking to hire three experienced full-time staff who are passionate about education to oversee field and operations for a ballot measure campaign. These positions are available full-time starting mid-late August through November.
Please find full job descriptions attached.
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to Michelle Romero via email to actionfund@greenlining.org. Put the job title of the position you are applying to in the subject of your email. For example, if applying to the Data Manager job, put “Data Manager” in the subject line. Also, in your cover letter, please answer the question: Why do you want to work for social justice? Thank you!
SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS
JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS
ABOUT EARN
EARN is a nonprofit that gives low‐income working families the power to create prosperity for generations. As the nation’s leading microsavings provider, EARN gives families the tools to build wealth and achieve life‐changing goals such as saving for college, buying a first home, or starting a small business. Since
2001, we have helped tens of thousands of low‐wage families through innovative financial products including matched savings accounts, checking accounts for the unbanked, and financial coaching. The EARN Research Institute evaluates the impact of EARN’s work and publishes original data, sharing lessons learned and best practices. We use this unique grounding in rigorous applied research and direct
service experience to transform the financial services landscape and to champion effective public policies. EARN's ultimate vision is that millions of well‐informed, low‐wage American families will achieve financial success through proven strategies, fair public policy, and their own hard work. Connect with EARN at www.earn.org, twitter.com/earn and facebook.com/earnorg.
POSITION OVERVIEW + DEFINING THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager ‐ Communications is responsible for planning and executing EARN’s five core communications functions: marketing, online media, content creation, branding, and public relations. The Senior Manager manages a full‐time Senior Associate and a part‐time contract Fellow. This is a newly created full‐time salaried position with generous benefits. EARN takes a unique approach to changing the lives of low‐income families across the Bay Area, California, and the nation. We work directly with thousands of low‐wage workers, and we leverage our
on‐the‐ground experience to publish our applied research, build grassroots constituencies, and educate policy leaders. One of our major 2012 initiatives is an expansion of our direct service work to new geographic markets with a newly rebranded financial product. In 2012‐13, we expect to test and launch
an innovative online product which will drive rapid growth to serve tens of thousands of low‐wage families across California and beyond. EARN’s communications function plays a crucial role in advancing all of these strategic initiatives.
EARN’s four core values of prosperity, dignity, innovation, and scale are fundamental to how everyone in the organization operates on a daily basis. The Senior Manager must bring creativity and innovation to continue to distinguish EARN in a crowded field of worthy causes. The Senior Manager should build a strong day‐to‐day communications function while taking calculated risks to advance EARN’s brand.
The Senior Manager will be a seasoned professional with a successful 7+ year track record across a full range of marketing and public relations activities. The successful candidate will be experienced in datadriven marketing, and will demonstrate a deep familiarity with and commitment to issues of economic
mobility for low‐income families and to EARN’s core values. Building on this combination of experience, passion, and commitment to EARN’s values, the Senior Manager will enhance EARN’s ability to reach and influence growing audiences of potential clients, policy champions, traditional/new media leaders,
and funders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing & Outreach
-Formulate and manage targeted, analytically‐driven marketing campaigns for major EARN initiatives.
-Supervise the Senior Associate to staff these marketing plans in collaboration with other EARN teams for successful execution.
-Develop and implement strategies to promote key communications products to targeted
audiences (e.g. dashboard to donors, papers to policymakers).
-Set and implement strategies for ongoing audience research and for specific research as needed(e.g. surveys, focus groups, social media monitoring).
Online media
-Serve as editor‐in‐chief and manager of EARN’s website, including the development of new content areas and functionality driven by changing organizational needs and industry trends.
-Provide oversight and management of EARN’s overall online presence (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, Wikipedia, and emerging channels).
-Oversee the Senior Associate and the Fellow to maintain fresh and engaging content across EARN’s online presence.
-Guide the Fellow in fostering relationships with key stakeholders through social media.
-With the Senior Associate, occasionally organize offline events/campaigns to build relationships and galvanize support among online & other stakeholders.
Content creation
-Develop and maintain an editorial calendar of all EARN communications to maximize impact.
-Creatively leverage news “hooks” to promote EARN’s presence in major media.
-Manage the identification, selection, and development of stories about the experiences of EARN clients for communications initiatives.
- Directly create compelling content and manage others (including the Senior Associate and vendors) to create compelling content, such as photos/videos/written stories about EARN client families, newsletter and blog pieces, quarterly report, collateral, online education content, etc.
-Work with other EARN teams to automate and expand the capture of narrative information about EARN client families’ backgrounds and outcomes (which EARN calls “Saver stories”) on an ongoing basis in our client database, and for specific marketing purposes as needed.
-Consult on the conceptualization and development of EARN research papers, case studies, etc., including distribution/promotion strategies; serve as editor on these publications; manage their distribution and promotion.
Branding
-Review, edit, approve, and unify all EARN communications for major audiences.
-Define the EARN brand; establish and implement a brand management protocol; serve as the overall guardian of EARN’s brand.
-Continually hone EARN’s overall messaging; oversee the Senior Associate’s delivery of regular and effective messaging training to EARN staff and stakeholders.
-Develop and deploy new messaging as needed for new initiatives and to opportunistically connect EARN’s work to prominent and emerging themes in new/traditional media.
Public Relations
- Create and implement strategies to generate and respond to media opportunities, including managing a pipeline of potential media opportunities, pitching stories, etc.
-Manage relationships with key media targets.
-Serve as one of EARN’s key media spokespeople.
-Supervise and provide professional development for the Senior Associate to play an increasingly responsible role in media relations.
-Update and continually maintain EARN’s Crisis Communications Plan.
-Seek and manage opportunities for EARN to be showcased at major conferences in the fields offinance, economic mobility, and related issues.
Management & Metrics
-Manage the Senior Associate (full‐time staff) and the Communications Fellow (part‐time contractor); plan and provide professional development and cross‐training.
-Lead the selection process for communications consultants and vendors; supervise the Senior Associate who serves as day‐to‐day liaison on vendor/consultant projects.
-Working with other EARN teams, lead the development and implementation of a CRM system for communications audiences.
-Define metrics for all communications initiatives; oversee the Senior Associate and the Fellow to track and report on metrics; analyze metrics for continual improvement and experimentation.
-With the Development & Communications Director, establish annual and quarterly team goals to support the achievement of EARN’s organization‐wide strategic goals.
-With the Development & Communications Director, prepare annual budget requests and
monitor ongoing expenditures.
-Research and propose communications strategies and initiatives that advance EARN’s
organization‐wide goals.
-Serve as communications consultant to other EARN teams on events, campaigns, etc.
-Seek and draw on expert advisors as volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Minimum 7 years of professional experience in marketing and public relations for a nonprofit, public service, or issue‐oriented organization, preferably on behalf of low‐income people.
-Gold‐standard writing and editing skills with absolute accuracy and attention to detail.
-Outstanding verbal communication skills.
-Significant experience managing data‐driven marketing/PR campaigns, preferably related to economic issues and/or products.
-Track record of proactive media pitching and story placement.
-Existing relationships with members of the media.
-High level of expertise with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic design applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
-Experience managing social media on behalf of an organization.
-Experience managing websites, including familiarity with Content Management Systems and basic HTML.
-Very high level of comfort with learning and using technology; video editing skills a plus.
-Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects in a fast‐paced environment.
-B.A./B.S. degree or above from an accredited college or university
235 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 470, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 I T: 415.217.3668 I WWW.EARN.ORG
POSITION
This is a full‐time exempt position with excellent compensation and benefits package.
NEXT STEPS
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to: jobs@earn.org. EARN is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition or sexual orientation.
Please visit www.earn.org to learn more about us.
ABOUT EARN
EARN is a nonprofit that gives low‐income working families the power to create prosperity for generations. As the nation’s leading microsavings provider, EARN gives families the tools to build wealth and achieve life‐changing goals such as saving for college, buying a first home, or starting a small business. Since
2001, we have helped tens of thousands of low‐wage families through innovative financial products including matched savings accounts, checking accounts for the unbanked, and financial coaching. The EARN Research Institute evaluates the impact of EARN’s work and publishes original data, sharing lessons learned and best practices. We use this unique grounding in rigorous applied research and direct
service experience to transform the financial services landscape and to champion effective public policies. EARN's ultimate vision is that millions of well‐informed, low‐wage American families will achieve financial success through proven strategies, fair public policy, and their own hard work. Connect with EARN at www.earn.org, twitter.com/earn and facebook.com/earnorg.
POSITION OVERVIEW + DEFINING THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager ‐ Communications is responsible for planning and executing EARN’s five core communications functions: marketing, online media, content creation, branding, and public relations. The Senior Manager manages a full‐time Senior Associate and a part‐time contract Fellow. This is a newly created full‐time salaried position with generous benefits. EARN takes a unique approach to changing the lives of low‐income families across the Bay Area, California, and the nation. We work directly with thousands of low‐wage workers, and we leverage our
on‐the‐ground experience to publish our applied research, build grassroots constituencies, and educate policy leaders. One of our major 2012 initiatives is an expansion of our direct service work to new geographic markets with a newly rebranded financial product. In 2012‐13, we expect to test and launch
an innovative online product which will drive rapid growth to serve tens of thousands of low‐wage families across California and beyond. EARN’s communications function plays a crucial role in advancing all of these strategic initiatives.
EARN’s four core values of prosperity, dignity, innovation, and scale are fundamental to how everyone in the organization operates on a daily basis. The Senior Manager must bring creativity and innovation to continue to distinguish EARN in a crowded field of worthy causes. The Senior Manager should build a strong day‐to‐day communications function while taking calculated risks to advance EARN’s brand.
The Senior Manager will be a seasoned professional with a successful 7+ year track record across a full range of marketing and public relations activities. The successful candidate will be experienced in datadriven marketing, and will demonstrate a deep familiarity with and commitment to issues of economic
mobility for low‐income families and to EARN’s core values. Building on this combination of experience, passion, and commitment to EARN’s values, the Senior Manager will enhance EARN’s ability to reach and influence growing audiences of potential clients, policy champions, traditional/new media leaders,
and funders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing & Outreach
-Formulate and manage targeted, analytically‐driven marketing campaigns for major EARN initiatives.
-Supervise the Senior Associate to staff these marketing plans in collaboration with other EARN teams for successful execution.
-Develop and implement strategies to promote key communications products to targeted
audiences (e.g. dashboard to donors, papers to policymakers).
-Set and implement strategies for ongoing audience research and for specific research as needed(e.g. surveys, focus groups, social media monitoring).
Online media
-Serve as editor‐in‐chief and manager of EARN’s website, including the development of new content areas and functionality driven by changing organizational needs and industry trends.
-Provide oversight and management of EARN’s overall online presence (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+, Wikipedia, and emerging channels).
-Oversee the Senior Associate and the Fellow to maintain fresh and engaging content across EARN’s online presence.
-Guide the Fellow in fostering relationships with key stakeholders through social media.
-With the Senior Associate, occasionally organize offline events/campaigns to build relationships and galvanize support among online & other stakeholders.
Content creation
-Develop and maintain an editorial calendar of all EARN communications to maximize impact.
-Creatively leverage news “hooks” to promote EARN’s presence in major media.
-Manage the identification, selection, and development of stories about the experiences of EARN clients for communications initiatives.
- Directly create compelling content and manage others (including the Senior Associate and vendors) to create compelling content, such as photos/videos/written stories about EARN client families, newsletter and blog pieces, quarterly report, collateral, online education content, etc.
-Work with other EARN teams to automate and expand the capture of narrative information about EARN client families’ backgrounds and outcomes (which EARN calls “Saver stories”) on an ongoing basis in our client database, and for specific marketing purposes as needed.
-Consult on the conceptualization and development of EARN research papers, case studies, etc., including distribution/promotion strategies; serve as editor on these publications; manage their distribution and promotion.
Branding
-Review, edit, approve, and unify all EARN communications for major audiences.
-Define the EARN brand; establish and implement a brand management protocol; serve as the overall guardian of EARN’s brand.
-Continually hone EARN’s overall messaging; oversee the Senior Associate’s delivery of regular and effective messaging training to EARN staff and stakeholders.
-Develop and deploy new messaging as needed for new initiatives and to opportunistically connect EARN’s work to prominent and emerging themes in new/traditional media.
Public Relations
- Create and implement strategies to generate and respond to media opportunities, including managing a pipeline of potential media opportunities, pitching stories, etc.
-Manage relationships with key media targets.
-Serve as one of EARN’s key media spokespeople.
-Supervise and provide professional development for the Senior Associate to play an increasingly responsible role in media relations.
-Update and continually maintain EARN’s Crisis Communications Plan.
-Seek and manage opportunities for EARN to be showcased at major conferences in the fields offinance, economic mobility, and related issues.
Management & Metrics
-Manage the Senior Associate (full‐time staff) and the Communications Fellow (part‐time contractor); plan and provide professional development and cross‐training.
-Lead the selection process for communications consultants and vendors; supervise the Senior Associate who serves as day‐to‐day liaison on vendor/consultant projects.
-Working with other EARN teams, lead the development and implementation of a CRM system for communications audiences.
-Define metrics for all communications initiatives; oversee the Senior Associate and the Fellow to track and report on metrics; analyze metrics for continual improvement and experimentation.
-With the Development & Communications Director, establish annual and quarterly team goals to support the achievement of EARN’s organization‐wide strategic goals.
-With the Development & Communications Director, prepare annual budget requests and
monitor ongoing expenditures.
-Research and propose communications strategies and initiatives that advance EARN’s
organization‐wide goals.
-Serve as communications consultant to other EARN teams on events, campaigns, etc.
-Seek and draw on expert advisors as volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Minimum 7 years of professional experience in marketing and public relations for a nonprofit, public service, or issue‐oriented organization, preferably on behalf of low‐income people.
-Gold‐standard writing and editing skills with absolute accuracy and attention to detail.
-Outstanding verbal communication skills.
-Significant experience managing data‐driven marketing/PR campaigns, preferably related to economic issues and/or products.
-Track record of proactive media pitching and story placement.
-Existing relationships with members of the media.
-High level of expertise with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and graphic design applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
-Experience managing social media on behalf of an organization.
-Experience managing websites, including familiarity with Content Management Systems and basic HTML.
-Very high level of comfort with learning and using technology; video editing skills a plus.
-Ability to work independently on multiple simultaneous projects in a fast‐paced environment.
-B.A./B.S. degree or above from an accredited college or university
235 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 470, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 I T: 415.217.3668 I WWW.EARN.ORG
POSITION
This is a full‐time exempt position with excellent compensation and benefits package.
NEXT STEPS
Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to: jobs@earn.org. EARN is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, medical condition or sexual orientation.
Please visit www.earn.org to learn more about us.
Program Assistant
Program Assistant, Environment
The San Francisco Foundation
Reports to: Environment Program Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides administrative support for the Environment Program Officer and the Environment Team. Provides assistance with calendar/scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, and other support services for the Program Officer. As primary information contact, responds to intra-office and public inquiries and requests for information related to grantmaking programs and procedures, status of projects, and meetings. Assists in tracking, processing, and submitting funding applications, develops and maintains spreadsheets, edits and drafts correspondence, and transcribes dictated correspondence and reports. Coordinates the paperwork flow, including establishing and maintaining filing systems, fax correspondence, mail, and inter-office communications. Processes consultant contracts and invoices. Provides logistical support for large and small meetings and convenings, including working with caterers, reserving facilities, setting up meetings, and taking minutes at various meetings. Participates in staff meetings and professional development activities. Masters various data and grants management systems and procedures, and supports grantees with their applications and reports. Creates standard and customized reports utilizing several different applications/databases. Assists in training new team members on systems and processes. Provides back-up support to other Program Assistants and staff colleagues as appropriate. Conducts donor research and provides support for donor cultivation. Conducts special projects research, synthesizes data, and reports back as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of solid administrative experience providing support and working on a team. Highly organized with a strong understanding of both computer and office systems. Works well under minimal supervision by taking initiative, ensuring successful project management, and timely completion of all tasks. Ease in producing quality work in a high-production environment. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, highly skilled with great attention to detail. Creates positive, long-term working relationships by demonstrating a commitment to customer service, tact, dependability, diplomacy, and flexibility. Knowledge of basic finance and accounting practices. Experience working in the environment field and/or philanthropy a plus. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.
SKILLS
Requires strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database applications. Familiarity with using Raiser’s Edge a plus.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2012
TO APPLY: Please email resume with cover letter to resumes@sff.org or mail to Human Resources, The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104
The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
The San Francisco Foundation
Reports to: Environment Program Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position provides administrative support for the Environment Program Officer and the Environment Team. Provides assistance with calendar/scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reimbursement, and other support services for the Program Officer. As primary information contact, responds to intra-office and public inquiries and requests for information related to grantmaking programs and procedures, status of projects, and meetings. Assists in tracking, processing, and submitting funding applications, develops and maintains spreadsheets, edits and drafts correspondence, and transcribes dictated correspondence and reports. Coordinates the paperwork flow, including establishing and maintaining filing systems, fax correspondence, mail, and inter-office communications. Processes consultant contracts and invoices. Provides logistical support for large and small meetings and convenings, including working with caterers, reserving facilities, setting up meetings, and taking minutes at various meetings. Participates in staff meetings and professional development activities. Masters various data and grants management systems and procedures, and supports grantees with their applications and reports. Creates standard and customized reports utilizing several different applications/databases. Assists in training new team members on systems and processes. Provides back-up support to other Program Assistants and staff colleagues as appropriate. Conducts donor research and provides support for donor cultivation. Conducts special projects research, synthesizes data, and reports back as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of five years of solid administrative experience providing support and working on a team. Highly organized with a strong understanding of both computer and office systems. Works well under minimal supervision by taking initiative, ensuring successful project management, and timely completion of all tasks. Ease in producing quality work in a high-production environment. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, highly skilled with great attention to detail. Creates positive, long-term working relationships by demonstrating a commitment to customer service, tact, dependability, diplomacy, and flexibility. Knowledge of basic finance and accounting practices. Experience working in the environment field and/or philanthropy a plus. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.
SKILLS
Requires strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database applications. Familiarity with using Raiser’s Edge a plus.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2012
TO APPLY: Please email resume with cover letter to resumes@sff.org or mail to Human Resources, The San Francisco Foundation, 225 Bush Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94104
The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Senior Grant Writer
The Senior Grant Writer works as part of a four-person fundraising team, focusing primarily on prospect research and cultivation, developing grant proposals and budgets with institutional sources of funding such as private foundations, international development agencies and government sources. The Senior Grant Writer contributes to Hesperian’s “big picture” fundraising plan through regular meetings with the fundraising team (weekly) and Executive Director (every two weeks)
This is a full-time position and reports to the Development Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing and Research: 50%
Researching prospective funders
Keeping a deadline calendar and for outreach, proposals and reports, to ensure that all funder requirements are met
Writing LOIs, concept papers, proposals and follow-ups that are tailored to each funder based on their priorities, requirements, and preferred form/ style/ frequency of communication
Writing interim and final narrative reports per funder’s requirements; working with the Business Manager to gather appropriate financial reports
Communicating with various departments at Hesperian to gather information about status, accomplishments, and challenges of each project for reporting and for developing funding prospects
Managing Grants—entering grant information into the database, maintaining and organizing hard and server files.
Communications and relationship building with foundations/ institutional donors: 40%
With Executive Director and Development Director, developing cultivation strategies, communicating with potential and current institutional funders
Supporting Executive Director’s communications and meetings with funders
Arranging meetings with funders in concert with Development Director
Ensuring other forms of cultivation and communication with funders and potential funders are carried out (mailings, event invitations, e-updates, etc)
Meeting regularly with Development Director and Executive Director to review strategies and coordinate efforts
Teamwork and Organizational Support: 10%
Participating in fundraising team meetings and overall fundraising strategy development
Participating in organizational duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Excellent writing skills with 3 – 5 years of grant writing experience
Highly organized with superb attention to detail
Adept at working on numerous projects at once
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Microsoft 2010 Excel and Word
International experience a plus
Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience. Excellent benefits. This is a full-time fundraising position.
To apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: Hesperian, ATTN: Senior Grant Writer, 1919 Addison St. Suite 304, Berkeley, CA 94704; Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org. No phone calls, please.
Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Work Study Opportunities
Paid work-study opportunities are available. If you are a UC Berkeley student, please visit the work-study website for a listing of open positions. If you are a student at another institution and are interested in work-study opportunities, please email us at jobsearch@hesperian.org.
This is a full-time position and reports to the Development Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing and Research: 50%
Researching prospective funders
Keeping a deadline calendar and for outreach, proposals and reports, to ensure that all funder requirements are met
Writing LOIs, concept papers, proposals and follow-ups that are tailored to each funder based on their priorities, requirements, and preferred form/ style/ frequency of communication
Writing interim and final narrative reports per funder’s requirements; working with the Business Manager to gather appropriate financial reports
Communicating with various departments at Hesperian to gather information about status, accomplishments, and challenges of each project for reporting and for developing funding prospects
Managing Grants—entering grant information into the database, maintaining and organizing hard and server files.
Communications and relationship building with foundations/ institutional donors: 40%
With Executive Director and Development Director, developing cultivation strategies, communicating with potential and current institutional funders
Supporting Executive Director’s communications and meetings with funders
Arranging meetings with funders in concert with Development Director
Ensuring other forms of cultivation and communication with funders and potential funders are carried out (mailings, event invitations, e-updates, etc)
Meeting regularly with Development Director and Executive Director to review strategies and coordinate efforts
Teamwork and Organizational Support: 10%
Participating in fundraising team meetings and overall fundraising strategy development
Participating in organizational duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
Excellent writing skills with 3 – 5 years of grant writing experience
Highly organized with superb attention to detail
Adept at working on numerous projects at once
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Microsoft 2010 Excel and Word
International experience a plus
Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience. Excellent benefits. This is a full-time fundraising position.
To apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to: Hesperian, ATTN: Senior Grant Writer, 1919 Addison St. Suite 304, Berkeley, CA 94704; Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org. No phone calls, please.
Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Work Study Opportunities
Paid work-study opportunities are available. If you are a UC Berkeley student, please visit the work-study website for a listing of open positions. If you are a student at another institution and are interested in work-study opportunities, please email us at jobsearch@hesperian.org.
Webmaster / Systems Administrator
Hesperian Health Guides is seeking a part time webmaster / systems administrator to join our team and provide technical support for a wide range of web-based and digital tools.
In the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded from a primarily print-based publishing organization to one that is at the cutting edge of providing health information in electronic formats. The new Hesperian Digital Commons features free lifesaving health information in 26 languages in PDF and wiki, a searchable online library of health education drawings, and our first iPhone and Android app on Safe Pregnancy and Birth. We will be continuously improving and adding to these digital tools in the coming years.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical expertise and set up infrastructure as needed for Hesperian’s work in a variety of web-based systems: WordPress, MIVA, MediaWiki, e-blasts, online art management, and several mobile and e-book platforms
Monitor and implement updates and upgrades for all web-based platforms
Handle web related purchasing and manage web domains
Provide technical support as needed for database and accounting software
Document code following best practices; also document policies and procedures
Participate in web/IT planning and strategy
Depending on experience, may also have responsibility for maintaining overall data integrity and security, including servers, backups, network, and telecommunication system
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Web coding experience, including advanced HTML and intermediate CSS and PHP
Some script writing and basic build engineering skills
Superb attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and willingness to experiment in unfamiliar programs
Passion for Hesperian’s mission
SOME ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD BE USEFUL
Experience with basic administration and maintenance of LAMP servers
Experience with MediaWiki configuration
Basic knowledge of iOS and Android build environments
Experience creating and formatting e-books such as Kindle, iPad, etc.
Experience with the maintenance of Windows 2000X and Unix servers, Windows XP, Active Directory, and MAC OSX, including use of best practices to keep servers up-to-date and secure
Experience customizing FileMaker Pro databases
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The position is 60% to 80% of full time depending on responsibilities. The starting salary range is $41,000 to $50,000 full time equivalent, pro-rated according to percentage of full time. Hesperian offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 403B retirement plan (benefits are also prorated).
Hesperian is conveniently located in downtown Berkeley within walking distance of the UC Berkeley campus and the downtown Berkeley Bart station. We offer the opportunity to work with a creative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the world, and the chance to learn and apply new web/digital skills.
TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobsearch@hesperian.org ATTN: Web/Sys Admin Search, explaining how their skills and experience are a good match for the responsibilities listed in this announcement. For further information about Hesperian, please see our website. This position will remain open until filled.
Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
In the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded from a primarily print-based publishing organization to one that is at the cutting edge of providing health information in electronic formats. The new Hesperian Digital Commons features free lifesaving health information in 26 languages in PDF and wiki, a searchable online library of health education drawings, and our first iPhone and Android app on Safe Pregnancy and Birth. We will be continuously improving and adding to these digital tools in the coming years.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical expertise and set up infrastructure as needed for Hesperian’s work in a variety of web-based systems: WordPress, MIVA, MediaWiki, e-blasts, online art management, and several mobile and e-book platforms
Monitor and implement updates and upgrades for all web-based platforms
Handle web related purchasing and manage web domains
Provide technical support as needed for database and accounting software
Document code following best practices; also document policies and procedures
Participate in web/IT planning and strategy
Depending on experience, may also have responsibility for maintaining overall data integrity and security, including servers, backups, network, and telecommunication system
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Web coding experience, including advanced HTML and intermediate CSS and PHP
Some script writing and basic build engineering skills
Superb attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and willingness to experiment in unfamiliar programs
Passion for Hesperian’s mission
SOME ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD BE USEFUL
Experience with basic administration and maintenance of LAMP servers
Experience with MediaWiki configuration
Basic knowledge of iOS and Android build environments
Experience creating and formatting e-books such as Kindle, iPad, etc.
Experience with the maintenance of Windows 2000X and Unix servers, Windows XP, Active Directory, and MAC OSX, including use of best practices to keep servers up-to-date and secure
Experience customizing FileMaker Pro databases
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The position is 60% to 80% of full time depending on responsibilities. The starting salary range is $41,000 to $50,000 full time equivalent, pro-rated according to percentage of full time. Hesperian offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 403B retirement plan (benefits are also prorated).
Hesperian is conveniently located in downtown Berkeley within walking distance of the UC Berkeley campus and the downtown Berkeley Bart station. We offer the opportunity to work with a creative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the world, and the chance to learn and apply new web/digital skills.
TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobsearch@hesperian.org ATTN: Web/Sys Admin Search, explaining how their skills and experience are a good match for the responsibilities listed in this announcement. For further information about Hesperian, please see our website. This position will remain open until filled.
Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Hesperian policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed or religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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