High School Summer Internship, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

The 2013 Metropolitan Transportation Commission High School Summer Internship Program is now open and accepting student applications online. Approximately 38 internships will be available throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The pay rate is $10.55 per hour. Each internship will last up to a maximum of 250 hours. Students may work full-time or part-time, for up to 10 weeks, between June 19 and August 30, 2013.

The purpose of the program is to:

• promote interest in transportation as a potential career;
• help students understand the role of transportation agencies in the community, county and region;
• provide skill-building and enrichment opportunities during all phases of the program; and
• provide assistance to our partner transportation agencies.

Interested tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students are invited to apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Complete online application.
2. Attach to the application a page that describes in your own words a transportation prob­lem in your community and explains what you think could be done to resolve the matter.
3. Also attach one letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, religious leader or employer (two letters are required if GPA is below 2.8).

Program requirements and information:

http://www.mtc.ca.gov/jobs/high_school/

 

Listing of the internship opportunities and application form:

http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/InternshipOpportunities/jobinternship.html

 

Deadline for students to apply: February 28, 2013

Internship, Metropolitan Transportation Commission

MTC sponsors an internship program for college students attending a 4-year school. We have one position in our Finance department that we are recruiting for.

 

Link to the position: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/InternshipOpportunities/jobinternship.html

 

STARTING JANUARY 11th, Resumes will be reviewed every Friday after 12:00 noon, Pacific Standard Time.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is hiring part-time college interns for a one-year assignment. These Internships are for aspiring professionals looking for an opportunity to gain professional work experience and training in an array of finance and accounting fields. To be considered you must be able to work onsite in our Oakland office, must attach a copy of your most current unofficial transcripts. Students will be working with MTC's Finance Section. These positions are part-time, with a maximum of 1,000 hours per year.

 

MTC has not yet declared if it will offer additional college internship positions this year. The best thing to do is go to the MTC Employment Opportunities page (http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/jobopp.html) and submit a Job Interest Card (select the Internship category). If we do have the College Internship program this year, you will be notified via email that the program is open and accepting applications.

Temporary Research Assistant, Center for Environmental Health

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

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

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thorough, and interested in protecting people from toxic chemicals.

The Temporary Research Assistant will report to the Research Director. This is an approximately one-year temporary position beginning in March. This position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Record information in Excel spreadsheet about recently purchased fashion accessories
• Photograph purchased items
• Screen purchased items for lead content

Qualifications

• College graduate
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with Excel
• Ability to work well in both collaborative and independent scenarios
• Passionate about reducing exposure to toxic chemicals

Compensation will be commensurate with successful candidate's experience.

Please include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample
• Contact Information for three references

Please send materials by February 7, 2013 to:  caroline@ceh.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (subject line: Research Assistant).
CEH promotes Equal Opportunity and strongly encourages women, LGBT, people of color and diverse backgrounds to apply. 

RYSE is Hiring an FT Education and Career Coordinator, Richmond, CA

Education and Career Coordinator

RYSE is a safe and welcoming center for diverse West Contra Costa youth (ages 13 to 21) that seeks to build youth power and leadership towards the larger vision of personal and community health and transformation. Grounded in social justice values and principles, RYSE provides comprehensive and holistic programming and promotes multi-racial, cross-cultural relationships. RYSE opened its doors in October 2008 and provides programming and services across areas of community health; education and career; juvenile justice; media, art, and culture; and youth leadership and organizing.
General Overview of Program Area:
The RYSE Education and Career Department offers programs, activities and services that help RYSE members: 1) successfully graduate from high school and have increased access to and preparation for meaningful educational opportunities that ensure success and sustainable employment and career acquisition; and 2) obtain work and career opportunities that make them competitive in the marketplace and prepare youth to transition to permanent career track employment.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Education and Career Director, the Education and Career Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Education and Career program by developing, facilitating, and coordinating programming at RYSE and in two local high schools as well as overseeing youth interns. Major duties include: Supervision of Ed & Career interns, management/implementation of programs, coordination of school site programming, event planning, education and career planning, and case management.
Job tasks for Education and Career Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

• College Access Programming
  • Continue to grow the College Access program and curriculum.
  • Provide college advising that support young people’s access to college (both 2 year and 4 year).
  • Facilitate workshop series that includes: A-G requirements, transcript review, college tours, CAHSEE Prep, SAT prep, financial aid (FASFA and Scholarships), etc.
  • Provide current information about opportunities for undocumented students (AB 540, CA Dream Act, deferred action, etc.)
  • Collaborate with other Ed&Career Coordinators on center wide college access programs (college tour, registration clinics, etc.).
• School Site Programming
  • Facilitate school site programming and provide weekly on site college access workshops and academic supports to youth at school sites.
• Academic Counseling and Case Management
  • Provide academic counseling to assist youth in identifying their academic and educational goals
  • Provide on-going case management to support young people in identifying strategies and supports that help meet their goals
• Other RYSE Education and Career programing
  • Coordinate and facilitate a variety of onsite Education and Career programs, which includes coordination of onsite partners.
  • RYSE Leadership Team internship program – Supervise youth interns by holding weekly meetings, and monthly individual check in’s in order to develop/assess work plan, in addition to providing support in with personal and/or work related issues.
  • Mentoring Program – develop program, and training curriculum, outreach for mentors and mentees and work in collaboration with the West Contra Costa Mentoring Program
  • Educational Justice Program – with support from the Ed&Career Director, develop an Educational Justice program at one of the local high schools and/or at RYSE. 
  • Maintain drop in space for Education and Career department.
  • Recruit participants for under-utilized programs/develop recruitment materials and strategies to increase member participation in RYSE programs and services.
  • Coordinate with all departments to insure program integration and support for all members.
• Evaluation and Reporting
  • Conduct informal/formal evaluations for programming and complete all required reporting.

Qualifications include, but are not limited to the following:

• Passion for social justice and working for educational equity for youth of color;
• Academic advisor experience (high school or college) required.
• Knowledge of K-12 and higher education institutions, admissions, and financial aid processes.
• Knowledge of youth and adolescent development theory, including issues facing low-income, first generation urban youth. Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.

• Experience working in community organizing campaigns a plus.
• Previous teaching or workshop facilitation experience;
• Must like to have fun and have a good sense of humor;

• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have a general knowledge of Word and Excel;
• Strong written and oral communications skills;
• Experience working with young people 13-21, in a fast-paced multicultural youth environment and interest;
• Ability to work within a harm-reduction framework;
• Independent worker, initiative-taker, good problem-solver;
• Detail-oriented, with strong ability to follow-through;
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in collaboration with partner agencies;

• Must be willing and able to work evenings and some weekends as required by special RYSE programming and events;
• Bilingual highly desired.

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week. Annual salary of $32,000 – $35,000, DOE, payable semi-monthly. The position is exempt from overtime pay. Benefits are included.
All applicants must have a strong desire to engage directly with a wide range of diverse youth. This is a direct on-site youth programming position.
This job posting will be open until Friday, January 25^th, 2013 or until the position is filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to cecilia@rysecenter.org, with the subject: RYSE Education and Career Coordinator Hire.
Please don’t embed your resume and cover letter into the email.
For more information about RYSE, you can visit www.rysecenter.org

Executive Director, La Pena

Title: Executive Director

Reports to the Board of Directors

Position Summary:

La Peña Cultural Center’s mission is to promote peace, social justice, and cultural understanding through the arts, education and community action.

The E. D. is the Chief Executive Officer of La Peña Center, reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's achievement of its mission and financial objectives. This position is primarily responsible to carry out the strategic plans and policies as established by the board of directors. The E. D. must have knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of the arts especially the arts that links artist, activists, to communities working for social justice as well as possess thorough knowledge of non-profit management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Fund Development (earned and contributed)

-Financial Oversight

-Community and Public Relations

-Human Resource Oversight

-Facilities Management

-Program Oversight

-Support Board Relations

-Café Social Enterprise Oversight

Competitive Qualifications:

·    A strong commitment to the mission, goals and work of La Peña Cultural Center
·    Experience working with people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexualities and gender orientations
·    Experience developing, launching and managing social entrepreneurial approaches to fundraising
·    Strong strategic, analytical and planning skills
·    Maintain a view of the overall business situation when making decisions and setting policies
·    Able to coordinate, prioritize and organize a number of activities with multiple components requiring independent follow through and attention to detail
·    Comfortable in a multi-task environment with frequent interruptions and short deadlines, and some times a high degree of pressure
·    Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to motivate and direct people
·    Effective interpersonal skills necessary to interact with management, staff, and audience members, funders, donors, and artists
·    Intermediate Excel, Word and Power Point skills
·    Willingness and ability to work long hours often outside a normal Monday through Friday and 9am to 5pm schedule
·    Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
·    3 years of managerial experience

Position starts April 1, 2013.  Salary range $60-$70,000 DOE, plus benefits.  This is a full-time exempt position.

For a complete DETAILED job description please visit us on line at www.lapena.org (email  search@lapena.org ).

Application process:  Send cover letter and resume by Feb. 18, 2013.
No phone calls nor faxes.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Our mailing address is:
La Peña Cultural Center

3105 Shattuck Ave

Berkeley, CA 94705

Organizer, Center for Community Change

About the Center for Community Change
The Center for Community Change is a national social justice non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1968 to honor the life and values of Robert F. Kennedy, our mission is to build the power and capacity of low-income people, especially low-income people of color, to have a significant impact in improving their communities and the policies and institutions that affect their lives.
The Center for Community Change is committed to help build powerful and dynamic movements in diverse communities across America that will be the impetus for creating a society in which everyone has enough to thrive and achieve their full potential. Inspired by a belief in the dignity of all people, the Center has been instrumental in the fight for comprehensive and fair immigration reform, a push for a bold jobs agenda, and protecting essential retirement security programs. The Center played a major role in recent positive changes to immigration laws that will keep thousands of immigrant families together. Our Housing Trust Fund Project has helped bring affordable housing to millions of people. For further information please visit our website at: www.communitychange.org.

About California Partnership (CAP) California Partnership, a special project of the Center for Community Change is a statewide coalition of community-based groups, organizing and advocating at the local, state, and national levels for programs and policies that reduce and end poverty. Over the years, CAP has spear-headed exciting campaigns to develop electoral power in low-income communities, give voice to local communities in creating a more just state budget, and build a movement for health care for everyone. California Partnership has member organizations across the state and is organized in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Central Coast, portions of the Central Valley, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside. For further information please visit our website at: www.california-partnership.org The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Description California Partnership is hiring an Organizer focused on health to train and engage base-building community organizations on health issues specific to low-income communities. The Organizer will help to oversee CAP’s work statewide on the Low-Income Health Program (LIHP) and lead efforts to increase CAP group members’ understanding of healthcare reform in California. The Organizer will also work to strengthen CAP’s network in Southeast Los Angeles County and Orange County. The Organizer will be based in Los Angeles and will be responsible for carrying out advocacy work alongside community leaders for robust implementation of the Affordable Care Act and the Low-Income Health Program statewide. This position reports to: Director of California Partnership
Principal Responsibilities: 
Oversee the implementation of CAP’s Low-Income Health Program strategy  Research specific county
-based issues in regards to LIHP enrollment and administration and provide information to staff and community  Follow relevant health public policy statewide and at federal level when relevant
 Identify base-building organizations and work with them to develop concrete policy goals
 Create and maintain local relationships; reach out to potential new member organizations in targeted geographic areas
 Maintain strong community-based relationships to achieve effective implementation of county administered health programs for low-income applicants
 Interact with state and county administrators of LIHP through meetings and media events
 Support CAP organizers statewide to develop and implement plans to build power among communities
 Lead health policy strategy sessions with partners and members
 Strengthen CAP’s organizational network in Southeast LA and Orange County
 Conduct training sessions for partners, member organizations, and community leaders
 Coordinate and facilitate communication with local and state officials
 Support and engage existing leaders and member organizations to increase their capacity
 Plan and implement local health related events and coordinate statewide activities with CAP organizers and community partners
 Review and update CAP training materials when necessary
 Represent and promote California Partnership at meetings, conferences, and other public settings
 Collaborate and coordinate with allied organizations to increase the power of low-income people in California
 Additional duties as assigned by Director

Qualifications: The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer 　 Passionate personal commitment to the mission of California Partnership  3-5 years organizing and working with communities
 Experience creating and implementing plans, and overseeing a statewide program
 Highly organized and strategic thinker
 Possesses a broad understanding of California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act
 Experience in developing training materials
 Ability to multi-task and follow work plans
 Ability to seek out new opportunities with partners
 Commitment to developing leadership attributes in others
 Strong communication and writing skills
 Capacity to deliver goals in a timely manner
 Creative, effective, and engaged collaborator
 Comfortable speaking in public
 Ability to be flexible in a nimble environment
 Willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends
 Spanish language skills a plus

Salary & Benefits: CCC offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Closing Date of Position: Open Until Filled How to apply: Please submit resume, a cover letter that includes salary expectations and at least two writing samples to: employment@communitychange.org
or (Fax) 202-387-4891
The Center for Community Change is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Coordinator, CompassPoint

Project Coordinator:
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is currently hiring for a full-time Project Coordinator working primarily in the organizational contracting area of our practice.
The Project Coordinator works in the areas of business development, consulting work and program evaluation. Some of the responsibilities of this include: Client intake, business development tracking, proposal preparation, contract set-up, survey creation and distribution and administrative support. We are seeking a candidate who has strengths in communications, relationship management and collaboration; someone that brings positivity to their interactions and is skilled at listening for client needs.
The Project Coordinator is a full-time, non-exempt position with four weeks of PTO.  The starting pay rate for this position is $19 per hour with health, dental, vision and acupuncture / chiropractic health insurances.  125 Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and matching 401 K retirement contributions are available.
CompassPoint is committed to being a multicultural organization that embraces shared leadership and is passionate about achieving social equity. We are seeking candidates who are excited about engaging fully in this work with us.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Sarah Gort, Director of Operations at: sarahg@compasspoint.org
Please make sure the “Project Coordinator” is in the subject line of your e-mail

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Office Manager, CompassPoint

Office Manager:
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is currently hiring for a full-time Office Manager.
The Office Manager coordinates issues related to the appearance and functionality of CompassPoint’s office and supports many aspects of our customer service. Some of the responsibilities of this position include; being a liaison with property management, greeting and assisting clients that are visiting our offices or taking part in a workshop, ensuring that all office equipment is functioning well, administrative support, some HR support, and managing document retention systems. We are seeking a candidate who has strengths in; customer service, innovation, follow through and attention to detail.
The Office Manager is a full-time, non-exempt position with four weeks of PTO.  The starting pay rate for this position is $19 per hour with health, dental, vision and acupuncture / chiropractic health insurances.  125 Flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and matching 401 K retirement contributions are available.
CompassPoint is committed to being a multicultural organization that embraces shared leadership and is passionate about achieving social equity. We are seeking candidates who are excited about engaging fully in this work with us.
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Sarah Gort, Director of Operations at: sarahg@compasspoint.org
Please make sure the “Office Manager” is in the subject line of your e-mail

Spanish/English Editor, Hesperian Health Guides

Editor: Updates and Spanish Translations Management

Hesperian Health Guides is seeking a part-time Editor who will have primary responsibility for coordinating the editorial development and production of updated editions and reprints of our book titles in English and Spanish, in print and digital formats.
 Hesperian is the nonprofit publisher of Where There Is No Doctor and other resources for grassroots community-based healthcare programs worldwide. We promote self-reliance and self-determination by providing communities with the basic information that they need to improve their own health conditions. We collaborate internationally with health workers and local organizations to develop accessible materials in English and Spanish. Our books address such topics as environmental health, worker health and safety in export processing zones, HIV, women’s health, midwifery, women and children with disabilities, health worker training, and dentistry.
 Over the past 2 years, Hesperian has expanded to be an organization that is at the cutting edge of providing health information in electronic formats. The Hesperian Digital Commons features free lifesaving health information in 30 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. These digital formats offer new opportunities and challenges for keeping critical health information up-to-date.
 For further information about Hesperian Health Guides, see our web site at http://www.hesperian.org
 Core responsibilities of the Editor for Updates and Spanish Translations Management

• Manage the process of collecting, evaluating, and implementing editorial changes for updated digital editions and reprints, including updated information on medicines, protocols, and other technical aspects of basic healthcare.

• Manage the production of digital files to be uploaded onto our website, updated in the HealthWiki, and uploaded on CD.
• Manage the tracking of changes between various editions/updates of our books for our translation partners.
• Manage the work of Spanish language translators, editors, and proofreaders for our books and other editorial materials. Writing and editing in Spanish will be required.
• As a member of the editorial staff, participate in reviews and discussions of all projects in development and provide editorial and writing support to selected projects.
• Pilot improved processes for updating materials across platforms and languages.

 Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Knowledge of book editing and production process
• Fluency in written Spanish
• Ability to understand and assess technical information regarding healthcare/medical treatment
• Experience in developmental/structural editing, line editing, and copyediting
• Ability to write and edit for an audience that may not have a high degree of fluency in written English
• Strong detail orientation
• Organizational and project management skills (budgets, schedules, coordination of your own and other people’s work)
• Interest in digital publishing and distribution
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Commitment to promoting social justice, especially the right of all people to good health
• Computer skills in Word and Excel, InDesign and HTML a plus
• Life experience in a Spanish-speaking country in the developing world a plus. 

 The Editor for Updates and Spanish Translations Management reports to the Managing Editor.
 Salary and Benefits:
The position is 60% to 80% of full time. The starting salary range is $39,000 to $49,000 per year, 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).
 To Apply:
Candidates should send a resume and cover letter explaining how their skill sets and prior work experience are a good match and bring value for Hesperian’s needs to jobsearch@hesperian.org, ATTN Updates Editor Search.  No 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.

Campaign Director, Partnership for Working Families

*Job Announcement: Campaign Director*

The Partnership for Working Families is seeking applicants for a Campaign
Director. ****

The successful hire will coordinate community benefits work across our
network, with an *intensive focus on transit equity and transit-oriented
development. *Competitive candidates will have experience in one or more of
the following: living wage or paid sick days campaigns, worker organizing,
fights for responsible contracting, policy/coalition organizing,
environmental justice campaigns, civil rights organizing, accountable
development or broad community benefits campaigns. ****
*Who We Are*

The Partnership is a young and growing network of organizations, most based
in urban metropolitan regions, who are working to establish equity in urban
economies and build power for workers and communities. Our network
affiliates have deep organizing roots. We use our power to pass local and
regional policies and win agreements with the private sector that build
economic, racial and environmental justice.  We focus on developing and
shepherding coalitions of community, faith, environmental, neighborhood and
labor movement organizations. Many of our organizations started out as
community benefits coalitions, and have grown into sophisticated
organizing, policy and research bodies that are laying out a new vision for
America’s cities and building power to realize it.****
The Partnership was founded by our affiliates in 2005, with the goal of
maximizing the impact and power of local victories by connecting with
similar organizations across a diverse array of cities, building stronger
national relationships and projecting our vision more widely. We currently
have twelve staff working out of 8 offices. Our operation includes the
highly acclaimed Community Benefits Law Center. ****

*The Position*

Transit equity has long been a cornerstone of our work. The community
benefits campaigns for which we are best known produced a set of policy and
organizing tools that created higher quality jobs and stronger community
benefits across a range of real estate development projects. Some of those
early campaigns attached CBAs to transit-oriented development projects.****
Well-designed and implemented transit investments can mitigate traffic and
pollution, generate necessary demand for transit, catalyze the development
of affordable housing, and bring new businesses and quality jobs to
communities that need them.  But without real community participation and
strong policy measures, transit investments can intensify existing
inequalities while channeling public investment into private profits. ****

Our transit equity work includes campaigns focused on:

**improving community engagement in planning and buildout;
**ensuring system design maximizes access for low-income
communities;
**creating sustainable funding mechanisms;
**ensuring good jobs are created by the construction of the
transit lines themselves; and
**addressing the potential negative impacts on housing
affordability, job quality and access, environmental justice and community
stability when new transit investments spur redevelopment. ****

Job duties for the transit equity campaign director include providing
real-time support for ongoing campaigns, networking affiliates together for
peer learning, mapping the national landscape and establishing the
Partnership’s niche in the national discussion of transit equity, and
building relationships that help support local efforts while also
projecting our vision into the national conversation.****
Campaign directors are responsible for overseeing all aspect of a campaign,
including (but not limited to):

**Developing a comprehensive campaign plan that clarifies
policy and organizing goals, identifies and pursues appropriate targets;****
**Developing and coordinating a peer networking program across
PWF affiliates, to link similar work, shape a shared vision, and maximize
impact of research and organizing lessons learned;****
**Emerging as an expert in the policy and organizing challenges
and techniques specific to the campaign area; ****
**Identifying and coordinating development of appropriate
research and publications to support the campaign; ****
**Organizing events that support campaign goals, including
conference workshops, convenings, press events, publication releases and
the like;****
**Maintaining relationships with key affiliate staff and EDs,
allied organizations (including community and union leaders), funders and
policymakers;****
**Identifying a fundraising strategy and staffing the Deputy
Director and Executive Director to implement it. ****
This campaign director reports to the Deputy Director. The position does
not manage or supervise other staff, but must exert leadership coordinating
across policy, legal and research functions, and should be skilled at
organizing and managing a team of peers. ****
*Job Requirements*

Campaign directors require senior level skills. This is not an entry-level
position. The following are minimum requirements to be considered for a
campaign director position:****
**Minimum of 5 years experience working in a labor union,
social justice or environmental justice organization.****
**Demonstrated ability to oversee and drive own program,
including developing annual plans, and to balance urgent and immediate work
with longer-term strategic work that may lack external deadlines.****
**Ability to cut an issue; facility with linking policy and
organizing goals to larger trends in the political economy.****
**Outstanding written and spoken communication skills. ****
**Strong relationship-building skills.****
**Commitment to building the progressive labor and social
justice movements, and to gender, class and racial justice.****
**BA in public policy or related field required, MA preferred.**
**Ability to work independently and willingness to travel
monthly required.****

We are a national organization and will hire the best applicant regardless
of place of residence. ****
Salary and benefits competitive and commensurate with experience. We are a
friendly, team-oriented, and flexible work environment. Benefits include
generous sick and vacation leave and outstanding health benefits. To apply,
email the following to pwfjob@gmail.com:****

**cover letter****

**resume****

***brief *writing sample (5 pages or less), and****

**3 references, of which one must be a recent supervisor.****
*Initial consideration will begin February 1. Applications accepted until
the position is filled.** *No phone calls please. Applicants who do not
meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response. ****

Learn more about our work at www.forworkingfamilies.org****

*THE PARTNERSHIP IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.*****
*Please note our new address* ****

Kathleen Mulligan-Hansel, Deputy Director****

The Partnership for Working Families****

1825 K Street, NW, Suite 210
Washington, DC  20006
414-491-7211****

** **

http://partnershipforworkingfamilies.org/ <http://communitybenefits.org/>***
*

twitter.com/P4WF <http://www.twitter.com/P4WF>****

facebook.com/PartnershipforWorkingFamilies<http://www.facebook.com/PartnershipforWorkingFamilies>

Office and Project Manager, Earth House Center

Earth House Office and Project Manager Position Title: Office and Project Manager  Reports To: President/Executive Director Location: Oakland, CA  Date: Open until filled  Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week, still being determined  ONLINE APPLICATION:  http://earthhousecenter.org/contact/submit-job-application/ The Office and Project Manager is the primary support staff member at Earth House as well as the initial contact for people outside the organization, including funders, partners and members of the media. This individual is responsible for receiving, creating, disseminating, and guaranteeing team access to a broad spectrum of reports, project materials, and communications assets.  The Office and Project Manager must be able to juggle multiple priorities while managing contractors and vendors and working collaboratively to meet deadlines. A broad and working knowledge of environmental and economic justice issues is a plus. This position will require strong project management skills for overseeing production processes associated with the timely creation of print and web versions of varied communications materials and assets. Project management will also apply to the movement of various grants through the process of application, delivery on target outcomes, and timely reporting. Courtesy and a professional presentation are paramount. The person in this position is the right hand of and reports directly to the Executive Director.  Candidates will be asked to demonstrate experience in creating both written and visual communications materials using desktop and common cloud-based internet software tools such as MS Word and Excel, Photoshop, Gmail, Google Docs and Calendar, Constant Contact, Facebook, and Twitter. Please be sure to describe your experience with any contact/donor-based CMS (e.g. Bootcamp) or CRM (e.g. Highrise), and any use of project management tools, like Gantt Charts or Smartsheets.  Earth House (EarthHouseCenter.org) is especially focused on creating and implementing models for strategic communication, authentic leadership, and transformative systems to foster responsible solutions to social, political, economic and environmental problems. Our Breakthrough Communities Initiative (BreakthroughCommunities.info) is committed to building healthy, just, and sustainable communities in an age of global warming -- through education, training and multi-media communication tools, as well as fostering multiracial, multicultural leadership for sustainable metropolitan communities in California, the US, and globally.  We work with the private sector, government officials, NGOs, community leaders, and faith-based groups to foster metropolitan regional equity. We promote innovative approaches and policies to ensure that all communities in a metropolitan region share equitably in its resources and opportunities, and engage communities in planning for future generations. Our work demonstrates that a viable economy, a healthy environment, and social equity are mutually reinforcing, and provide the framework for planning and resource allocation to achieve truly sustainable communities.  Qualifications Associates or Bachelor's degree a plus, but equivalent experience equally valuable 1-2 years' experience working in a non-profit, union or community-based organization Proven excellence in writing, editing and designing communications materials Capacity to establish goals and priorities along with the ability to manage multiple projects to achieve deadlines Demonstrated expertise in computer applications and business process listed herein Prefer social and environmental justice experience and an understanding of the political and media landscape of the San Francisco Bay area.

Click here to visit online application now   Breakthrough Communities Projects at Earth House Leadership Center 5275 Miles Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 510.652.2425 See our Earth House publication, Breakthrough Communities: Sustainability and Justice in the Next American Metropolis (MIT Press, 2009)

Program Officer, Environmental Water Program, S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation

http://www.ncg.org/s_ncg/doc.asp?CID=9346&DID=60112
Background The S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation and Stephen Bechtel Fund (together, the "Foundation") is dedicated to advancing a productive, vibrant, and sustainable California. To that end, the Environment Program supports the integrated management and stewardship of Californias natural resources to ensure the states economic and environmental health.

General Description
The Program Officer for the Environment/Water (Water) subprogram will manage investments in collaborative efforts designed to advance solutions to the complex challenges of integrated water management in California. The Program Officer will report to the Environment Program Director, and will work with colleagues within and outside the Foundation to provide excellent leadership and strong stewardship of Foundation resources to execute the Water subprograms strategic plans. The Program Officer will be part of a seven-person Environment Program team based in San Francisco, California.
The Program Officer should have experience with strategic grantmaking, program management and/or capacity building (organizational development) in a non-profit setting. The position requires an interest in, and understanding of, freshwater resource management, planning, and policy as well as demonstrated leadership and proven success with building and sustaining strong working partnerships with government agencies, foundations, and nonprofit partners.

Responsibilities
The broad goals and responsibilities of the Program Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Interface with and evaluate grantees within the Foundations Water subprogram;
• Develop and implement strategies to build and strengthen the field of those working to improve water management in California;
• Promote coordination and collaboration among grantees within the Water subprogram and the Foundations other Environment subprograms;
• Perform due diligence on investment opportunities via site visits, evaluation of financial data, organizational analysis, etc.;
• Develop, review, recommend and monitor grants for the Water program;
• Prepare documents, including research reports, presentations, and proposals, and present them to Foundation staff, grantees, and/or funding partners.
• On a project basis, analyze research on a variety of policies, programs, and issues around freshwater management in California;
• Educate Foundation staff and Board members about the Water field, through both oral and written methods;
• Attend and/or plan training and networking events with grantees and funding partners; and
• Produce own correspondence, calendar, etc., and do editing as needed.

Qualifications
Qualified candidates should possess:

• Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university; advanced degree preferred;
• At least seven years in a nonprofit program officer level position or equivalent relevant experience;
• Knowledge of current trends in California water policy and management;
• Ability to self-manage priorities and goals for projects;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in responding to inquiries about the Foundation;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Flexibility and sense of humor.

Physical Demands
A candidate must have the ability to communicate through both oral and written means and to sit for extended periods both in meetings and at a computer.

Compensation
A competitive compensation package is available, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, and a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply
Please send an email with Environment/Water Program Officer application in the subject line with a resume and letter of interest by January 25, 2013 toSDBJrRecruiter@sdbjrfoundation.org
No phone calls or in-person applications, please.

Education Outside

JOBS

Field Science Educators at Yosemite National Park, NatureBridge

During each program, NatureBridge educators create an outdoor experience for their students with a focus on academic emphases including: ecology, geology, history of Yosemite, the scientific process and more. Educators incorporate academics with team building, personal growth, and stewardship, while connecting the students' experiences to their lives and communities back home. Each educator works with approximately 10-15 students, grades K-12 on programs that last one to five days. Field science instruction takes place from late August through mid-June. Individuals seeking year-round work may also apply for positions with our summer program.

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Online Communications Project Manager, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)

The Online Communications Project Manager will serve as an integral member of OAEC’s Program and Administrative Departments, helping to articulate their story through inspiring, user-friendly web-based media targeting a variety of program constituencies. She/he will serve as the project manager for the development and management of the new OAEC website, the design of our online communications strategy, and our social media presence. The Online Communications Project Manager would be expected to work 80% or more of their time at the OAEC office.
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Internships at the Golden Gate National Parks

11 opportunities in environmental education and conservation are currently available through the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

http://bit.ly/Tr0exk

Positions Available at Collective Roots 

Nutrition Education Project Manager

Health Educator

Evaluation Specialist

GRANTS

 

Fruit Tree 101 Grant

Ongoing

 

Our orchard donations involve, on average, about 20-25 trees minimum to public schools. The trees, materials, orchard installation design work, and onsite environmental curriculum with students are all donated, free of charge for the benefit of the school and its students. 

 

www.ftpf.org/application.doc

 

California Native Garden Foundation Grants

Ongoing

 

Each year CNGF makes grants to K-12 schools, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Grant amounts are limited to $1,000 for in-kind assistance, $500 in direct cash assistance, and $5,000 for design services. 

 

http://www.cngf.org/programs/grants.htm

 

Awesome Foundation Grants

Ongoing

 

The Foundation provides grants to awesome groups with no strings attached and claims no ownership over the projects it supports.

 

http://awesomefoundation.org

 

Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden Grant

January 2, 2013

 

The National Gardening Association is proud to announce the 3rd year of the Muhammad Ali Peace Center Peace Garden Grant sponsored program by Yum! Brands Foundation. In an effort to help all schools sow the seeds of respect, the Muhammad Ali Center Peace Garden is designed to help schools teach lessons of peace and hunger awareness through garden activities. As a global initiative, the United States and all international locations are eligible for participation.

 

http://bit.ly/S9BLHT

 

California Fertilizer Foundation

January 15, 2013

 

Teachers interested in starting or expanding a school garden are invited to apply for one of 24 CFF School Garden Grants of $1,200 plus educational materials. 

 

http://www.calfertilizer.org/grant.htm

 

American Honda Foundation

February 1, 2013

 

The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. 

 

http://bit.ly/JsXq3

 

Bonnie Plants' 3rd Grade Kids Cabbage Program

February 1, 2013

 

Bonnie Plants delivers millions of free cabbage plants each year to students in third grade classes throughout the country. The program offers students a chance to get a unique, hands-on gardening experience through growing colossal cabbages, reaping hefty harvests, and holding high hopes to win “best in state” and receive a $1,000 scholarship towards education from Bonnie Plants. 

 

http://bonniecabbageprogram.com/teachers/

Internships, East Bay Bicycle Coalition

Join the EBBC Team - Announcing Four New Spring Positions
Gain new skills while working for better bicycling in the East Bay as a valuable team member of EBBC. With Bike to Work Day coming up and new advocacy campaigns kicking off, we have four new intern and fellowship positions open at EBBC. Fellows and interns gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience working with a thriving nonprofit organization, and have a lot of fun in the process. These are part-time, temporary positions. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ-identified people are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline of January 28, 2013 for initial review of applications.

Event Planning Intern
Submitted by Cynthia Armour on January 4, 2013 - 3:38pm
The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Event Planning Intern. The hours for this internship position are approximately 8 hours/week and we seek a 12 week commitment starting mid-February. The Event Planning intern will gain hands-on professional development and valuable experience in event planning for a thriving non-profit organization. We will challenge you with a fast-paced, quick-turnaround experience on a hard-working team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong interest in event logistics and planning who wants to get a better understanding of the behind the scenes of events. Interns will have the benefit of learning critical event organizing and planning skills from experienced staff. The Event Planning intern will report to the Bike to Work Day Project Manager and work closely with the Executive Director. Applicants should have strong people skills and enjoy working in non-profit environment. Living and going to school or having worked in the East Bay are a plus. Events include social rides, Bike to the Market Day, Bike-in Movie Nights, Blessing of the Bikes, the Bike Happy Hour Party and more. Work will include close collaboration with EBBC coalition partners who are also planning events.
Skills & Knowledge to be Gained:
Opportunity to build your portfolio by helping create great projects and writing samples Experience planning a multitude of events independently, from sponsorships, outreach to partners, volunteer coordination, outreach and more Inside experience with a highly active and growing grassroots movement Academic credit, by working with your academic institution's internship program.
Requirements
Essential - Interest and/or experience in event planning, Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet deadlines on time, Be a self-starter able to take initiative on individual projects, Excellent and persuasive written and oral communication skills, Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and the Internet Outgoing, dynamic, and flexible personality, Familiarity with biking in the East Bay, Spanish or Chinese language skills are a plus.
Helpful - Experience managing volunteers, Fundraising event and sponsorship experience, Commitment to building a bike-friendly East Bay.

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The hours for each Bike to Work Day intern position are flexible and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition will provide a stipend of $500 for each position. Intern positions will require some work on weeknights and weekends, as many activities occur after work on weekdays and on weekends. Work will include time in the EBBC office. There will be opportunities to work from home or school. Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to our Bike to Work Day Project Manager Cynthia Armour by January 28: cynthia@ebbc.org.

GIS/Mapping Intern
Submitted by Cynthia Armour on January 4, 2013 - 3:44pm
The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic GIS/Mapping intern. The hours for this internship position are approximately 8 hours/week and we seek an 8 to 12 week commitment starting early February. The GIS/mapping intern will gain hand-on professional development and valuable experience with a thriving nonprofit organization. We will challenge you with a fast-paced, quick-turnaround experience on a hard-working team. This is a great opportunity for a creative and detail-oriented person to develop graphics and maps that will be widely distributed in the East Bay. The principal project in this internship is a map of all 100+ locations hosting energizer stations on bike to work day. A static version of the map will be published within the East Bay Express’ Bike to Work Day Guide. An interactive version will be featured on www.ebbc.org. The intern will also handle other responsibilities as assigned, and will report to the Bike to Work Day Coordinator. Applicants should have strong people skills and enjoy working in non-profit environment. Living and going to school or having worked in the East Bay are a plus.
Skills & Knowledge to be Gained:
Opportunity to build your portfolio by helping create great projects Develop experience creating widely-seen and distributed materials Academic credit, by working with your academic institution's internship program
Requirements
Essential - Interest and/or experience in mapmaking, Possess strong organizational/multi-tasking skills, attention to detail and have an ability to meet deadlines on time, Be a self-starter able to take initiative on individual projects Be familiar with Google Earth, GIS, and the Microsoft Office suite, Outgoing, dynamic, and flexible personality, Familiarity with biking in the East Bay
Helpful - Commitment to building a bike-friendly East Bay, Familiarity with KML

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The hours for each Bike to Work Day intern position are flexible and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition will provide a stipend of $500 for each position. Intern positions will require some work on weeknights and weekends, as many activities occur after work on weekdays and on weekends. Work will include time in the EBBC office. There will be opportunities to work from home or school. Interested applicants should submit resume, letter of interest with information about relevant projects to Bike to Work Day Coordinator Cynthia Armour by January 28: cynthia@ebbc.org.

Campaign Fellow
Submitted by Cynthia Armour on January 4, 2013 - 3:31pm
The East Bay Bicycle Coalition seeks a skilled and enthusiastic campaign fellow to work on expanding our advocacy capacity throughout the East Bay. The Campaign Fellow will gain firsthand experience in grassroots organizing and field coordination of local bicycle advocacy efforts in several cities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The position will report to our Program Director Dave Campbell. Specific responsibilities include supporting the work of our local bicycle advocacy working groups and organizations while at the same time organizing efforts to establish new local working groups in cities where they do not currently exist. Specific tasks include completing our handbook for local working groups, meeting regularly with local organizations and attending the meetings of the bicycle advisory committees of their cities, organizing events and recruiting volunteers, local data collection to support advocacy efforts, involving our local working groups in Bike to Work Day, and more.
Skills & Knowledge to be Gained:
Grassroots organizing and field coordination experience applicable to many different campaigns experience working with city staff and elected officials on a broad range of transportation issues experience working with a growing, effective non-profit organization that is part of a significant change taking place in America as more people for betters ways to commute Academic credit, by working with your academic institution's internship program
Requirements
Essential - Strong writing and communication skills and experience strong organizational skills, including working with databases, task management, scheduling events/meetings, following up with partners and volunteers basic knowledge of various bicycle facilities found in cities of the East Bay and in other bike-friendly cities around the country ability to travel around to various cities in the East Bay by bike and/or transit, Outgoing, dynamic, and flexible personality
Helpful - Social media experience good self-starting instincts familiarity with the geography (actual and political) in the East Bay, experience with Bike to Work Day Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The hours for the Campaign Fellow position are 2 days/week for a period of 5 months. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition will provide a stipend of $12/hour for this position. Our Campaign Fellow will be required to work on weeknights and weekends, as many activities occur after work on weekdays and on weekends. Work will include time in and out of the EBBC office. There will be opportunities to work from home or school. Interested applicants should submit resume, letter of interest to EBBC’s Program Director Dave Campbell by January 28: dave@ebbc.org.

Bike Safety Education Intern for Spring 2013
Submitted by prinzrob on December 18, 2012 - 2:18pm
Bike Safety Education Internship The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Bike Safety Education Intern to assist in planning, promoting, and implementing our series of free adult, youth, and family bicycle safety classes throughout Winter and Spring 2013, our busiest season of the year. This intern will assist our Education Coordinator and our certified safety instructors in class preparations, but will not be responsible for class instruction. Our Safety Education Intern will be a part of our bicycle safety education program, which the East Bay Bicycle Coalition has operated for eight years during which it has grown into our largest program. The bicycle safety eduction program (www.ebbc.org/safety) provides instruction in English, Spanish, and Cantonese to cyclists of all ages, from beginner how-to-ride classes, to family workshops, up to adult bicycling classes teaching advanced safety skills. This intern will help to coordinate and promote a variety of our bicycle safety classes and events and work with Robert Prinz, our bicycle safety Education Coordinator. Potential tasks include assisting with scheduling classes for 2013, securing facilities, working with EBBC's safety instructors both pre and post-class, marketing and promoting safety classes and events, collecting and entering class data, coordinating registration and communicating with students, as well as reporting and evaluation of the education program. This intern will also work closely with EBBC’s Program Director and Volunteer Director in connection with these responsibilities. Applicants should have strong organizational skills, be a self-starter and enjoy working in a laid-back, fun, non-profit environment. Living, biking, or having worked/gone to school in the East Bay is a plus. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized and creative person who is interested in building safer communities and encouraging more bicycling to experience a vibrant and growing nonprofit organization from the inside out. It is also a great way to build your resume and get hands-on experience with a grant-funded, nonprofit program. We are happy to work with any academic requirements an intern may have, to help you earn college credit for your efforts.
Skills & Knowledge to be Gained:
Program coordination skills for a large-scale, multi-city program Database and website skills, including programming and work flow enhancements, Experience building new marketing and outreach plans, Social media communications, including Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, etc. Opportunity to create great writing samples for future job interviews, Inside experience with a highly active and growing grassroots movement, Hands on experience with grant-funded programs and grant writing, Academic credit, by working with your academic institution's internship program
Requirements:
Essential - Interest in bicycle advocacy, Track record of working well on team projects, Excellent communications skills, Strong multitasking ability required, Cheerful, friendly, upbeat outlook, Nonjudgemental, welcoming attitude
Helpful - Web/html experience, Graphics savvy (Adobe Indesign, Photoshop), Knowledge bike safety concepts, Friendly (yet professional) writing style, A cheerful attitude toward computers and electronic things, Familiarity with biking in the East Bay, Commitment to building a bike-friendly East Bay, Familiarity with our partner organizations, such as Transform and Cycles of Change, Computer skills including database, word processing, and graphics, Online outreach skills including website, html, email, and social networking, Highly self-motivated, detail-oreinted and organized, Spanish or Cantonese language skills are a plus
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply This internship position requires approximately 8-16 hours/week and we seek a 10-week minimum commitment. Work will include time in the EBBC office at the Berkeley Bike Station and our West Berkeley office, as well as time spent around the East Bay promoting classes on site. The position may require occasional work on weeknights and weekends, as some activities occur outside standard working hours. Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest to EBBC's Education Coordinator Robert Prinzby January 28.

The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is a thriving nonprofit organization, established in 1972 to promote the interests of bicyclists. Our first campaign was to gain bicycle access to the new BART transit system of the early 1970’s. Since then, our organization has grown to over 4000 members and includes local chapters and organizations throughout the East Bay. In addition to advocating for better bicycling conditions, the EBBC also coordinates the annual Bike to Work Day promotion in the East Bay, has a successful bicycle safety program, supports the Cycles of Change youth bicycle after-school program, and along with Transform coordinates the Bay Area’s Safe Routes to Transit Program.