Education Program Assistant

Education Program Assistant - After School Program DESCRIPTION: The East Oakland Boxing Association is seeking an Education Assistant to lead its nutrition education program for youth ages 5-13. EOBA Education Assistants must meet the following requirements: • available to work 3 days a week, 10-15 hours per week. • be highly motivated to work with low income youth • assist students with daily homework assignments • demonstrate compassion, patience, reliability, professionalism and team work skills JOB QUALIFICATION: • Experience working with youth including paid and volunteer positions • High school diploma or equivalent • Students working toward an AA/BS/BA in area related to nutrition will be strongly considered and are strongly encouraged to apply • Experience working with multi-cultural youth is preferred The East Oakland Boxing Association Smartmoves Education Program Assistants responsibilities include: • Organizing and implementing cross-curricular academics for youth ages 6-13. These activities include academic based activities that are mandatory for youth participation in the program such as math, science, language arts, and poetry. Education staff is responsible for researching and preparing these activities during the week preferably one week in advance. • Organizing and implementing nutrition education (including cooking) activities for youth at least twice week, and for parents and community on a monthly basis. These activities will teach youth the importance of nutrition in their daily lives. Nutrition education activities will be coordinated with the EOBA garden program. • Help to monitor youth participation in the program. All youth should be engaged in activities at all times. These activities can be in large or small groups and/or one-on-one mentoring sessions with education staff. • Participating in large and small group discussions with youth. • Assisting other staff members in implementing activities. • Engaging parents in EOBA Program and upcoming events. • Assisting in organizing and cleaning the facility, organizing and preparing activities for the up-coming week. • Attending all staff meetings. • Attending trainings and other informational meetings. SALARY: $13/hour HOW TO APPLY: Applicants MUST submit ALL of the following: 1) cover letter 2) resume 3) schedule of availability Application by e-mail is highly encouraged to: sarah@eoba.org PLEASE NOTE: The East Oakland Boxing Association actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities. All employees of the EOBA participate in a criminal background investigation.

Senior Director of Programs, Urban Habitat

Title: Senior Director of Programs 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 of the region. The organization seeks an innovative, energetic, and experienced individual to serve as its Senior Director of Programs. Position Description The Senior Director of Programs is a member of UH’s Executive Management Team who plays a leading role in defining and implementing policies, campaigns, and coalition-building efforts to advance an equity agenda at the local, regional, and state level. Specifically, the candidate will lead UH’s efforts to define a comprehensive policy and research agenda for the organization and its priority campaigns, and will support cross-programmatic strategy development and implementation. The candidate must effectively lead UH program directors in a team environment to strengthen and integrate policy analysis and advocacy efforts as they relate to the organization’s core programs (i.e., Transportation Justice, Land Use & Housing, Economic Justice, and Strategic Initiatives (Leadership Institute and Social Equity Caucus), along with UH’s national journal Race, Poverty & the Environment). The candidate must be a strategic thinker and communicator, and have the ability to generate and translate complex ideas or research findings into concrete policy and campaign recommendations. Additionally, the candidate must be able to work with a diverse group of stakeholders, including allied organizations; community groups; and policy, government, labor, and health organizations. Finally, as a member of the Executive Management Team, the candidate will have a strong working knowledge of all aspects of the organization’s programmatic, personnel, and financial goals and strategies, and work closely with the Executive Management Team to achieve UH’s short- and longterm objectives. The Senior Director of Programs reports directly to the President & CEO, and supervises personnel, as assigned. Essential Functions of the Job Program Planning, Management, Integration, and Alignment: Lead staff efforts to develop UH core programs and/or campaigns that are well-integrated and aligned with the overall mission of the organization. Lead annual strategic planning process and ensure effective development and implementation of program and individual work plans. Identify needs, develop new initiatives, and make recommendations, such as contract, grant, or cooperative agreement funding opportunities to address opportunities and gaps across programs. Program Analysis and Evaluation: Analyze metrics and other relevant factors to ensure that programs are meeting outcomes and objectives, and are making true community change. Coordinate and prioritize resources across programs and projects, and manage links between the projects as well as the overall costs and risks of the program. Provide evaluation of progress toward milestones and deliverables across core programs, grants, and contracts. Policy, Advocacy, and Research: Provide analysis of local, regional, state, national, and international policies that are relevant to UH’s mission and campaign goals. Develop and recommend strategies to help UH and its partners effectively navigate and impact the policymaking arena. Educate and mobilize policymakers, community and labor allies, and other key stakeholders around UH’s policy agenda. Monitor the political landscape for strategic opportunities to advance UH’s priority campaigns and programs. Design innovative policies and advocacy strategies that build on UH’s existing expertise and relationships. Coalitions and Movement-Building: Strengthen the capacity of UH to effectively build and engage in multi-issue, multi-sector coalitions throughout the region, state, and nation. Staff UH coalition efforts, when needed. Staff Management and Supervision: Supervise personnel as assigned. Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure that program directors have the support they need to run their departments at a consistently high level. Maintain strong lines of communication and coordination among all staff to ensure that individual, programmatic, and organizational goals are clearly defined and achieved in a timely manner. Development and Communications: Provide regular program updates to the Senior Director of Development, Board of Directors, and Media & Communications Director in order to support UH’s fundraising efforts, media strategy, and website outreach and content development. Participate in fundraising cultivation meetings and/or provide talking points on UH’s programs and policy goals. Represent UH at conferences, community events, workshops, and other public/media engagements. Job Qualifications Education/training/experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position: • Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental sciences, economics, public policy, or equivalent experience • Minimum of five years’ experience developing and leading environmental, social, and/or economic justice programs • Minimum of five years’ experience supervising and managing personnel. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on land use, housing, transportation, and/or economic development planning policies and programs (for example, inclusionary zoning implementation, analysis of planned land use alternatives, EIR and CEQA review). • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate policy analysis and research results, including development of conclusions and persuasive arguments for individuals outside the organization, as appropriate. • Demonstrated experience developing and leading successful policy campaigns and/or programs focused on environmental, social, and/or economic justice. Capacity to evaluate and prioritize campaign opportunities to maximize UH’s overall campaign and organizational goals. • Strong commitment to issues of environmental, social, and economic justice and to working within a regional, multi-sector, multi-issue framework. • High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and professional manner. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a senior position that requires significant experience. Candidate must demonstrate maturity, leadership skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an ability to effectively address multiple tasks simultaneously in order to meet the larger organizational goals. Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to: DirectorofPrograms@urbanhabitat.org. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; and retirement. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Accounting Specialist (YLI)

Position Title: Accounting Specialist Department: Finance FTE/Classification:40 hours per week, exempt Reports to: VP, Business Operations and Finance Salary: $50-­‐55,000 per year, DOE plus benefits Location: San Francisco The Youth Leadership Institute(YLI)builds communities where young people and their adult allies come together to create positive social change. We design and implement community-­‐based programs that provide youth with leadership skills in the areas of prevention, philanthropy, and policy and civic engagement. Building on these real-­‐world program experiences, YLI creates evidence-­‐based curricula and training programs that enable us to engage in social change efforts across the nation, all while promoting best practices in the field of youth development. PRIMARY FUNCTION: The accounting specialist works with the vice president of business operations and finance to ensure the maintenance of highly effective accounting systems and electronic records, including managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes. As with all of the positions at YLI, the staff accountant will work within and promote a team approach for guiding the framework and delivery of YLI’s mission. The staff accountant is also expected to work with high ethical and integrity standards and to lead these behaviors for the organization. Accounting Specialist Job Description A. Responsibilities 1. Accounts Payable • Receive and review bills and invoices and, in consultation with the COO, allocate expenses by class and expense code • Enter payments into QuickBooks as necessary or refer them to Accounting Specialist 2. Accounts Receivable • Issue monthly invoices for reimbursement of expenses from government and nonprofit organizations comparing QuickBooks recorded expenses to approved budgets • Issue invoices for payment of training and consulting fees based on contracted payment schedules • Monitor receivables and, as necessary, follow-­‐up for payment 3. Audits and Compliance • Prepare schedules and collect records and receipts as necessary to fulfill audit requests • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, including monitoring staff compliance 4. Payroll • Process bi-­‐monthly payroll through Innovative Business Solutions system • Maintain payroll and benefit deduction records • Post contributions to Vanguard retirement accounts • Allocate payroll expenses to QuickBooks class • Record and reconcile Paid Time Off reports 5. General • Post indirect costs • Update grant and contract budget and expense worksheets • Run monthly reports • Prepare financial analyses as requested B. Qualifications • At least a Bachelor’s degree preferred; degree in accounting preferred • Strong accounting, bookkeeping, and financial analysis skills • Knowledge of and experience with nonprofit financial accounting and systems, including compliance with A-­‐133 audit standards • Experience with the QuickBooks accounting system and advanced Excel experience required • Excellent people skills, and strong customer service experience • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the mission • Ability to thrive in a fast-­‐paced, multi-­‐faceted environment • Ability to communicate effectively with organizations and funders • Experience working with diverse populations, styles and workplaces • Flexibility, judiciousness, sense of confidentiality and sense of humor To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter via email to careers@yli.org, with Accounting Specialist in the subject line. No phone calls please. This position is open until filled. YLI strongly encourages applications from persons of color, women and LGBTQ identified individuals, and from applicants who are bilingual. The Youth Leadership Institute does not discriminate against its employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, ability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other impermissible basis.

Rainwater Ambassador Internship

Rainwater Ambassador Internship Description The Watershed Project is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring Bay Area communities to understand, appreciate and protect local watersheds. Our Oakland SAVE the RAIN program seeks to promote the installation and use of rain barrels throughout the City of Oakland in order to mitigate the impacts of stormwater and provide for healthier local watersheds. We are seeking 2-4 youth interns to become Rainwater Ambassadors for this program. The ideal intern will bring a combination of strengths, including a background in watershed issues and experience with civic engagement. The Oakland watersheds are home to large Asian, African American, and Latino communities. The ideal intern will bring experience working in diverse communities. Interns must: • Have an interest in watershed processes and/or stormwater management • Have experience performing community service • Have experience with public speaking • Be comfortable working independently • Be 18-25 years old • Be a resident of the City of Oakland The primary responsibility of the intern is to raise awareness about the Oakland SAVE the RAIN program and actively engage Oakland residents in natural stormwater management practices. More specifically, interns will: • Receive training on program background and the use of rain barrels as a stormwater management tool • Give monthly presentations to community groups about the rain barrel program, effective and sustainable stormwater management, and upcoming program events • Assist with rain barrel sales events at local farmers markets • Assist with additional program events and planning Work Environment Outreach activities will occur at various public locations throughout the City of Oakland. A valid California driver’s license and access to a car are recommended but not necessary. Training will be at the Merritt College Environmental Management and Technology program. Compensation Rainwater ambassador interns will be compensated in accordance with the City of Oakland’s Living Wage Ordinance at $13.05 per hour. To Apply For immediate consideration, send a cover letter and resume via email or US mail to: Femke Oldham femke@thewatershedproject.org 1327 South 46th Street, 155 Richmond Field Station, Richmond, CA 94804 contact Robin Freeman, RM Freeman and Associates. Robinf5713@aol.com Resumes will be considered upon receipt. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. The Watershed Project seeks to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.