Urban Habitat is currently hiring a Program Coordinator for the Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI).
Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research, leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a race and class analysis to issues of climate, transportation, housing, land use, planning, and community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development of the region.
REDI is a diverse coalition of community-based organizations, research groups and policy advocacy organizations working to ensure that the development of Richmond benefits the city’s low-income communities and communities of color. Since 2003, REDI has led research, advocacy, organizing, policy, and campaign efforts on a range of issues including affordable housing, quality jobs, community health, and safe and reliable public transit.
See below for a full job description..
URBAN HABITAT
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Richmond Program Coordinator
Urban Habitat
Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research, leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a race and class analysis to issues of climate, transportation, housing, land use, planning, and community development, and offers a clear vision and agenda for the equitable development of the region.
Richmond Equitable Development Initiative (REDI)
REDI is a diverse coalition of organizations working to ensure that the development of Richmond benefits the city’s low-income communities and communities of color. Since 2003, REDI has led research, advocacy, organizing, policy, and campaign efforts on a range of issues including affordable housing, quality jobs, community health, and safe and reliable public transit. REDI is comprised of the following organizations: Urban Habitat, Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organizing (CCISCO), East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE), Contra Costa Faithworks, Association of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE), Greater Richmond Interfaith Partnership (GRIP), Asian Pacific Environmental Network-Laotian Organizing Project (APEN-LOP), and Communities for a Better Environment (CBE).
Position Description
The Richmond Program Coordinator must have demonstrated experience coordinating diverse multi-issue, multi-sector coalitions. Candidate must have the capacity to track and support ongoing campaigns of the coalition as well as play a lead role in advancing Urban Habitat’s campaigns within REDI. Candidate must be able to work effectively with a wide range of organizations including community groups, policy, government, labor organizations and elected officials. The Candidate will represent the coalition with allies and decision makers and must be able to clearly communicate the coalition’s vision, goals and strategies. Finally, the candidate must be able to work collaboratively with staff from coalition organizations to strengthen the collective impact of REDI. This position reports directly to Urban Habitat’s Director of Programs.
Essential Duties:
Coordination of REDI Coalition
Operations: Provide consistent oversight and management of the day-to-day activities of the coalition as they relate to project implementation and troubleshooting.
2. Coalition Strategy: Provide leadership in the development and ongoing refinement of REDI’s long and short-term goals and core strategies. Work with coalition partners to ensure that each organization understands its role and effectively supports the coalition’s shared agenda. Provide ongoing troubleshooting and recommendations for increasing effectiveness of the coalition.
3. Workplan Development: Coordinate and oversee the development of REDI’s shared workplan, including annual workplans and budgets for each REDI partners. Ensure effective coordination of separate projects and campaigns of REDI to ensure that the overall goals of the Initiative are met.
4. Project Management: Oversee the implementation of REDI’s workplan and work closely with coalition partners to ensure effective integration of efforts. Set agendas and facilitate REDI meetings, including, monthly partner meetings, quarterly executive team meetings, and fundraising sub-committee meetings. Maintain effective communication, troubleshoot, and conduct follow-up activities with UH staff, campaign partners and funders. Attend meetings to support REDI’s priority campaigns and projects, as needed. Attend meetings, such as the Health Element Implementation Technical Advisory Group meeting, as needed. Provide oversight of the Technical Assistance (TA) funding pool. Manage contracts and MOUs.
5. Documentation and Evaluation: Oversee system to track, document, and disseminate the impact of the various campaigns and REDI, as a whole, through web-site, community events, and media. Identify and pursue opportunities to promote the REDI model across the country.
6. Strategic Partnerships: Build and sustain intentional alliances with elected officials, city staff, labor, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in Richmond and the region.
Campaign Leadership
General Plan Campaign: Lead REDI’s General Plan Campaign to ensure adoption and implementation of a Richmond General Plan that reflects REDI’s priorities and policy recommendations. Work with REDI partners to ensure that each organization understands its role and effectively supports the campaign. Provide ongoing troubleshooting and recommendations for increasing campaign impact. Build and sustain intentional alliances with elected officials, city staff, labor, community leaders, and other key stakeholders who will impact the General Plan adoption process and REDI’s priority policy recommendations and campaigns. Secure and coordinate technical assistance, as needed. Ensure that the General Plan campaign advances the overall mission of UH and its program goals.
Community Health: Lead REDI’s ongoing efforts to define and integrate a clear health analysis and set of policy outcomes within REDI’s core campaigns. Play a lead role in connecting REDI to related community health efforts and partners, including The California Endowment’s Building Healthy Richmond Initiative.
Climate Justice: Play a lead role in developing and implementing a climate justice campaign in Richmond. Engage REDI partners and other key REDI stakeholders in the development and implementation of campaign. Work with UH’s management team to align UH’s broader organizational objectives with any future REDI campaigns related to climate.
Other Duties
Media & Communications: Work with REDI partners to identify priority media and communication needs. Work with UH media and communication team to promote REDI (this includes developing presentations and other collateral materials to promote REDI). Oversee media consultant, when needed. Regularly update UH web-site and REDI’s outreach database. Collaborate with other UH programs to support organization’s media, communication, and outreach efforts. Represent REDI and UH at conferences, community events, workshops, radio programs, and other public/media engagements
Fundraising: Provide regular updates and other written materials to support UH and REDI’s fundraising efforts. Coordinate efforts between UH’s Development Team and REDI’s Fundraising Team to strengthen REDI’s financial sustainability. Attend funders’ briefings and site visits, when needed. Support individual donor efforts such as house parties and other events.
Community Mobilization: Assist REDI partners with mobilizing critical mass for events, public hearings, and other key meetings. Specifically, assist with turnout and help REDI expand its reach in the community.
Program Integration: Identify and pursue opportunities to align REDI with other UH programs, including UH’s Social Equity Caucus/Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Political Science, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Community Development, or related field or Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of experience in appropriate field.
Extensive experience and skills in coalition and alliance building.
Strong commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice.
Knowledge of Richmond’s political landscape and communities strongly preferred.
High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and professional manner.
Experience working with a range of partners including government, business, labor community and policy organizations.
Experience in project coordination and management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of issues facing low-income communities of color.
Capacity to establish goals and priorities along with the ability to multi-task to achieve deadlines.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment.
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.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Please email your cover letter and resume, AS ATTACHMENTS, to: RichmondCoordinator@urbanhabitat.org. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Michael Katz
Richmond Equitable Development Initiative/ REDI
Project Coordinator
Urban Habitat
436 14th St. STE 1205
Oakland, CA 94612
(t) 510-839-9510 x315
(f) 510-839-9610
Monday, July 19, 2010
Friday, July 9, 2010
Volunteer Outreach and Restoration Internship
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Marin and San Francisco Counties, California
Three 12-month, full-time internships with housing and stipend provided
Starting date: August 24
These internships work with the Park Stewardship Program in Marin County (2) or San Francisco County (1). The
goal of this program is to connect the local community with nature, while enhancing the habitat for native flora
and fauna. It will introduce the intern to all aspects of habitat restoration, as well as elements of coastal and
riparian stewardship, with a focus on volunteer program management. The intern will gain valuable experience
in developing and running volunteer and interpretive programs for youth, adults, school groups, corporate
groups, and community organizations. The intern will gain valuable field experience managing Golden Gate
National Park lands for special status species.
We are looking for energetic people who are half ecologist and half camp counselor. Internships are competitive,
and interns are compensated by a stipend of $125 per week for out-of-pocket expenses and provided housing in
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Most housing is at Capehart, an intern housing complex at Ft
Cronkhite in Marin County. We also offer transportation to work sites, a variety of training opportunities, and
marketable work experience.
For more information, please contact Bob Flasher at flash@parksconservancy.org or (510) 520-3979. Send him
your resume with a cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the job no later than July 23.
Description of Duties
• Participate in all aspects of field activities including managing public programs, removal of invasive
plants, planting of natives, beach cleanups, interpretation, tool maintenance, and related tasks.
• Assist with all aspects of managing a volunteer program, which include:
o Planning and preparing volunteer workdays in Marin or San Francisco Counties
o Recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers for both programs
o Creating flyers and outreach materials to promote participation in program activities.
o Assisting in development of new programs and partnerships with schools and local
organizations
o Maintaining volunteer and plant records
Knowledge/Skills Desired
• Interest in ecological restoration, coastal stewardship, and the National Park Service
• Enthusiasm about working with volunteers of all cultural and economic backgrounds
• Ability to work well within a team and take a leadership role as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, both indoors and outdoors
• Basic understanding of ecology and outdoor recreation
• Computer experience in word processing and database operations
• Bi-cultural / bi-lingual skills are a plus
Terms:
• Work week: Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5:30
• Desired Commitment: One year, from Tuesday, August 24 through mid-August, 2011.
• Driver’s license is required$125 per week out-of-pocket expenses provided
• Housing is provided in dorms located in the Marin Headlands, Fort Cronkhite area (photo of the area can
be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lca/46568928/)
Marin and San Francisco Counties, California
Three 12-month, full-time internships with housing and stipend provided
Starting date: August 24
These internships work with the Park Stewardship Program in Marin County (2) or San Francisco County (1). The
goal of this program is to connect the local community with nature, while enhancing the habitat for native flora
and fauna. It will introduce the intern to all aspects of habitat restoration, as well as elements of coastal and
riparian stewardship, with a focus on volunteer program management. The intern will gain valuable experience
in developing and running volunteer and interpretive programs for youth, adults, school groups, corporate
groups, and community organizations. The intern will gain valuable field experience managing Golden Gate
National Park lands for special status species.
We are looking for energetic people who are half ecologist and half camp counselor. Internships are competitive,
and interns are compensated by a stipend of $125 per week for out-of-pocket expenses and provided housing in
the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Most housing is at Capehart, an intern housing complex at Ft
Cronkhite in Marin County. We also offer transportation to work sites, a variety of training opportunities, and
marketable work experience.
For more information, please contact Bob Flasher at flash@parksconservancy.org or (510) 520-3979. Send him
your resume with a cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the job no later than July 23.
Description of Duties
• Participate in all aspects of field activities including managing public programs, removal of invasive
plants, planting of natives, beach cleanups, interpretation, tool maintenance, and related tasks.
• Assist with all aspects of managing a volunteer program, which include:
o Planning and preparing volunteer workdays in Marin or San Francisco Counties
o Recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers for both programs
o Creating flyers and outreach materials to promote participation in program activities.
o Assisting in development of new programs and partnerships with schools and local
organizations
o Maintaining volunteer and plant records
Knowledge/Skills Desired
• Interest in ecological restoration, coastal stewardship, and the National Park Service
• Enthusiasm about working with volunteers of all cultural and economic backgrounds
• Ability to work well within a team and take a leadership role as needed
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, both indoors and outdoors
• Basic understanding of ecology and outdoor recreation
• Computer experience in word processing and database operations
• Bi-cultural / bi-lingual skills are a plus
Terms:
• Work week: Tuesday through Saturday, 9-5:30
• Desired Commitment: One year, from Tuesday, August 24 through mid-August, 2011.
• Driver’s license is required$125 per week out-of-pocket expenses provided
• Housing is provided in dorms located in the Marin Headlands, Fort Cronkhite area (photo of the area can
be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lca/46568928/)
Statewide Campaign Director [Social Equity Caucus]
Subj: [Social Equity Caucus] Job Announcement: Statewide Campaign Director
Statewide Campaign Director
Californians for Justice (CFJ) is a statewide grassroots organization building the power of communities that have been pushed to the margins of the political process. The focus of our work is to wage regional and statewide policy campaigns around public education as a crucial arena to fight for racial justice and concentrates our efforts in organizing high school youth and Community College students. Active in four key regions of the state––Long Beach, Fresno, San Jose, and Oakland ––CFJ has a membership of 1,200 and has won key victories that have improved the quality of education for students statewide. CFJ also coordinates the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE), a statewide alliance of organizations working for equity and improved conditions in California's public schools.
Working closely with a statewide team, (Executive Director, Organizing Director, and Communications Director) the Statewide Campaign Director plays a key role in providing overall leadership in campaign and political strategy, alliance building and coordination of the CQE through the CQE's Coordinating Committee. The Statewide Campaign Director also supports CFJ's four regions with research and campaign strategy development, and serves as a Strategy Team member for the Alliance for Educational Justice, a national collaboration of youth & education justice organizations. The Statewide Campaign Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
Statewide Campaign Director Responsibilities:
Oversee the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE)
Work closely with the CQE's Coordinating Committee to lead campaign, political and alliance building strategy development and implementation.
Build/maintain relationships with grassroots, policy and advocacy groups.
Monitor state level policy and understand state education landscape.
Work with CFJ's Communications Director and CQE's Coordinating Committee to develop effective media strategies and messaging to advance state policy goals.
Facilitate Core Ally and Coordinating Committee meetings and engagement through regular communication and campaign activities.
Create and facilitate youth and parent friendly trainings on statewide campaign issues.
Identify and recruit new alliance member organizations.
Provide strategic campaign development support to CFJ's regional organizing efforts
Work with Organizing Director and Organizing Leads to align local, state, and national campaigns.
Support regional campaigns through policy development and alliance building strategies.
Coordinate CFJ's Statewide Student Strategy Team to engage & educate students and staff in statewide and national work.
Conduct internal planning and training with CFJ staff and members.
Represent CFJ on a national level with the Alliance for Educational Justice (AEJ)
Work with AEJ Strategy Team and other AEJ committees to promote national educational justice policy campaigns.
Coordinate CFJ staff and student participation in AEJ committees, actions and events.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years in a director or senior level position AND 4 years in community/labor organizing.
Minimum of 2 years statewide and/or regional alliance building and coordination.
Campaign strategy development, coordinating and implementation experience on a regional or statewide level.
Ability to work effectively with public officials and a variety of stakeholders from grassroots groups, advocates, researchers, and litigators.
Strong commitment to systemic social justice, racial justice and youth empowerment
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Strong computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office and email client software. Familiarity with Mac operating system is a plus.
Understanding of grassroots organizing, educational justice, and statewide policy work is strongly recommended.
Advanced skills in facilitation of small and large group meetings.
A developed and critical racial justice analysis.
Location:
The Statewide Campaign Director will work out of the Oakland office. We may consider the option of working in one of our other regions.
Compensation:
$42,300-$47,700 based on experience and qualifications. CFJ provides an excellent benefits package including full medical, dental, vision, and alternative health care insurance.
To apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume and three professional references (required) by Friday, July 30th, 2010 to: statewide_dir@caljustice.org
No phone calls please. We will respond to eligible applicants. Please do not call to inquire about application status. This position will remain open until filled.
CFJ is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and all qualified persons to apply.
Statewide Campaign Director
Californians for Justice (CFJ) is a statewide grassroots organization building the power of communities that have been pushed to the margins of the political process. The focus of our work is to wage regional and statewide policy campaigns around public education as a crucial arena to fight for racial justice and concentrates our efforts in organizing high school youth and Community College students. Active in four key regions of the state––Long Beach, Fresno, San Jose, and Oakland ––CFJ has a membership of 1,200 and has won key victories that have improved the quality of education for students statewide. CFJ also coordinates the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE), a statewide alliance of organizations working for equity and improved conditions in California's public schools.
Working closely with a statewide team, (Executive Director, Organizing Director, and Communications Director) the Statewide Campaign Director plays a key role in providing overall leadership in campaign and political strategy, alliance building and coordination of the CQE through the CQE's Coordinating Committee. The Statewide Campaign Director also supports CFJ's four regions with research and campaign strategy development, and serves as a Strategy Team member for the Alliance for Educational Justice, a national collaboration of youth & education justice organizations. The Statewide Campaign Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
Statewide Campaign Director Responsibilities:
Oversee the Campaign for Quality Education (CQE)
Work closely with the CQE's Coordinating Committee to lead campaign, political and alliance building strategy development and implementation.
Build/maintain relationships with grassroots, policy and advocacy groups.
Monitor state level policy and understand state education landscape.
Work with CFJ's Communications Director and CQE's Coordinating Committee to develop effective media strategies and messaging to advance state policy goals.
Facilitate Core Ally and Coordinating Committee meetings and engagement through regular communication and campaign activities.
Create and facilitate youth and parent friendly trainings on statewide campaign issues.
Identify and recruit new alliance member organizations.
Provide strategic campaign development support to CFJ's regional organizing efforts
Work with Organizing Director and Organizing Leads to align local, state, and national campaigns.
Support regional campaigns through policy development and alliance building strategies.
Coordinate CFJ's Statewide Student Strategy Team to engage & educate students and staff in statewide and national work.
Conduct internal planning and training with CFJ staff and members.
Represent CFJ on a national level with the Alliance for Educational Justice (AEJ)
Work with AEJ Strategy Team and other AEJ committees to promote national educational justice policy campaigns.
Coordinate CFJ staff and student participation in AEJ committees, actions and events.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years in a director or senior level position AND 4 years in community/labor organizing.
Minimum of 2 years statewide and/or regional alliance building and coordination.
Campaign strategy development, coordinating and implementation experience on a regional or statewide level.
Ability to work effectively with public officials and a variety of stakeholders from grassroots groups, advocates, researchers, and litigators.
Strong commitment to systemic social justice, racial justice and youth empowerment
Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
Strong computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office and email client software. Familiarity with Mac operating system is a plus.
Understanding of grassroots organizing, educational justice, and statewide policy work is strongly recommended.
Advanced skills in facilitation of small and large group meetings.
A developed and critical racial justice analysis.
Location:
The Statewide Campaign Director will work out of the Oakland office. We may consider the option of working in one of our other regions.
Compensation:
$42,300-$47,700 based on experience and qualifications. CFJ provides an excellent benefits package including full medical, dental, vision, and alternative health care insurance.
To apply:
Please email a cover letter, resume and three professional references (required) by Friday, July 30th, 2010 to: statewide_dir@caljustice.org
No phone calls please. We will respond to eligible applicants. Please do not call to inquire about application status. This position will remain open until filled.
CFJ is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and all qualified persons to apply.
Part-Time Bookkeeping/Administrative Assistant
Part-Time Bookkeeping/Administrative Assistant
June 2010
The Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN) is a regional network working to unite and strengthen diverse parents and organizations to promote education justice through training, leadership development, organizing, and advocacy. Our unique program model engages both individual parent leaders and parent organizations in membership-driven grassroots advocacy on the local, regional and state levels, as well as leadership training and organizational capacity-building.
Job Description
PLAN seeks an energetic, hard-working, detail-oriented Bookkeeping/Administrative Assistant to support our growing parent leadership and organizing work! The position is 20 hrs/week. Benefits included.
Primary responsibilities
• Maintains organization database: using FileMaker Pro, enter and update contact information, produce lists and reports, track participation in programs for grant reports, record donations
• Maintains organizational records and correspondence: Filing, copying, mail distribution, transcription of minutes
• Supports trainings and events: Arrange logistics, including booking meeting space and coordinating catering, translation services, registration, set-up, break-down, purchasing snacks, etc.
• Supports communication: Answering phones, coordinating meetings and conference calls, coordinating mailings, preparing donor acknowledgement letters
• Assists with documentation of program success: enters and tallies evaluation data using Microsoft Excel
• Assists with bookkeeping: A/P and A/R, processing invoices, posting transactions in QuickBooks, issuing checks, bank deposits, preparation of compliance documents
• General administrative support
• Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
• Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Data entry and database management experience, preferably using FileMaker Pro
• High-level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proficiency in QuickBooks preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to effectively manage workload and meet task deadlines
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented, reliable, and well-organized
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Meet physical requirements of the position: long periods of sitting at a desk and/or computer station; using a telephone; lifting items that weigh up to 40 pounds; reaching, bending, and stooping within the daily routine of task and activities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds
• High school diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred.
Location: Oakland, CA
Status: Part-time (20 hours/week), hourly, non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday (flexible)
Travel Requirements: none
Compensation: $15-18/hour, depending on experience. Full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Start Date: Position open until filled
To apply: Please email a resume, a cover letter, and list of three references to PLAN Hiring Committee at info@parentactionnet.org. No phone calls, please!
For more information about Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN), please visit our website at www.parentactionnet.org.
PLAN, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is committed to a culturally diverse workplace. People of color, women, immigrants, members of the LGBT community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
June 2010
The Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN) is a regional network working to unite and strengthen diverse parents and organizations to promote education justice through training, leadership development, organizing, and advocacy. Our unique program model engages both individual parent leaders and parent organizations in membership-driven grassroots advocacy on the local, regional and state levels, as well as leadership training and organizational capacity-building.
Job Description
PLAN seeks an energetic, hard-working, detail-oriented Bookkeeping/Administrative Assistant to support our growing parent leadership and organizing work! The position is 20 hrs/week. Benefits included.
Primary responsibilities
• Maintains organization database: using FileMaker Pro, enter and update contact information, produce lists and reports, track participation in programs for grant reports, record donations
• Maintains organizational records and correspondence: Filing, copying, mail distribution, transcription of minutes
• Supports trainings and events: Arrange logistics, including booking meeting space and coordinating catering, translation services, registration, set-up, break-down, purchasing snacks, etc.
• Supports communication: Answering phones, coordinating meetings and conference calls, coordinating mailings, preparing donor acknowledgement letters
• Assists with documentation of program success: enters and tallies evaluation data using Microsoft Excel
• Assists with bookkeeping: A/P and A/R, processing invoices, posting transactions in QuickBooks, issuing checks, bank deposits, preparation of compliance documents
• General administrative support
• Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
• Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
• Data entry and database management experience, preferably using FileMaker Pro
• High-level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proficiency in QuickBooks preferred
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Ability to effectively manage workload and meet task deadlines
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented, reliable, and well-organized
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Meet physical requirements of the position: long periods of sitting at a desk and/or computer station; using a telephone; lifting items that weigh up to 40 pounds; reaching, bending, and stooping within the daily routine of task and activities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and class backgrounds
• High school diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred.
Location: Oakland, CA
Status: Part-time (20 hours/week), hourly, non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday (flexible)
Travel Requirements: none
Compensation: $15-18/hour, depending on experience. Full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Start Date: Position open until filled
To apply: Please email a resume, a cover letter, and list of three references to PLAN Hiring Committee at info@parentactionnet.org. No phone calls, please!
For more information about Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN), please visit our website at www.parentactionnet.org.
PLAN, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is committed to a culturally diverse workplace. People of color, women, immigrants, members of the LGBT community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Green Launch Pad is accepting students now!
If you are interested in this program, please attend an orientation as soon as possible.
CCSF?s Green Launch Pad program is a one-semester program that empowers
individuals to strengthen their skills to succeed in college and jump
start their career in the green economy!
Participants will earn 11 units of college credit and complete the Natural
Sciences requirement for CCSF?s Associate Degree. This CCSF program will
be offered this fall primarily at the Mission (1125 Valencia St) and Ocean
(50 Phelan Ave) campuses and some course offerings can be taken at the
Southeast campus.
Each participant successfully completing the program will receive a $1,000
scholarship!
To receive more information please attends an orientation session:
· Wednesday, July 7th, 3-5pm @ Mission One Stop Center (3120
Mission St.)
· Thursday, July 15th, 11am-2pm @ CCSF Mission Campus/Bartlett
Building, Room 276
o Note: Please enter through the courtyard (The front doors of Mission
Campus are locked)
· Tuesday, July 20th, 11am-2pm @ CCSF Mission Campus/Bartlett
Building, Room 276
o Note: Please enter through the courtyard (The front doors of Mission
Campus are locked)
For more information, contact Kathleen Pera (415) 782-6316 or
kpera@jvs.org. Find us on Facebook for up-to-date information:
CCSF-Green-Launch-Pad and/or Twitter: greenlaunchpad
Participants must have their high school diploma or GED, be between the
ages of 18-24 and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Kathleen Pera
Green Sector Education & Employment Specialist
JVS
225 Bush Street, Suite 400 - West Lobby
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 782-6316
Fax: (415) 391-3617
kpera@jvs.org
www.jvs.org
CCSF?s Green Launch Pad program is a one-semester program that empowers
individuals to strengthen their skills to succeed in college and jump
start their career in the green economy!
Participants will earn 11 units of college credit and complete the Natural
Sciences requirement for CCSF?s Associate Degree. This CCSF program will
be offered this fall primarily at the Mission (1125 Valencia St) and Ocean
(50 Phelan Ave) campuses and some course offerings can be taken at the
Southeast campus.
Each participant successfully completing the program will receive a $1,000
scholarship!
To receive more information please attends an orientation session:
· Wednesday, July 7th, 3-5pm @ Mission One Stop Center (3120
Mission St.)
· Thursday, July 15th, 11am-2pm @ CCSF Mission Campus/Bartlett
Building, Room 276
o Note: Please enter through the courtyard (The front doors of Mission
Campus are locked)
· Tuesday, July 20th, 11am-2pm @ CCSF Mission Campus/Bartlett
Building, Room 276
o Note: Please enter through the courtyard (The front doors of Mission
Campus are locked)
For more information, contact Kathleen Pera (415) 782-6316 or
kpera@jvs.org. Find us on Facebook for up-to-date information:
CCSF-Green-Launch-Pad and/or Twitter: greenlaunchpad
Participants must have their high school diploma or GED, be between the
ages of 18-24 and be eligible to work in the U.S.
Kathleen Pera
Green Sector Education & Employment Specialist
JVS
225 Bush Street, Suite 400 - West Lobby
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 782-6316
Fax: (415) 391-3617
kpera@jvs.org
www.jvs.org
Resource & Development Associate
Resource & Development Associate/AmeriCorp s*VISTA - CEO Women
C.E.O. Women seeks a committed Resource & Development Associate / AmeriCorps*VISTA. Our Oakland-based organization provides micro-enterprise / ESL training to help low-income, immigrant women improve their economic livelihoods. The R & D Associate will create, implement and execute volunteer and donor cultivation and communication systems. Gain valuable skills in database management, donor prospecting and event planning.
To apply: 1) complete the online AmeriCorps*VISTA application https://recruit. cns.gov/applyfor m.asp ; 2) Submit your resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample to kathy@ceowomen. org
C.E.O. Women seeks a committed Resource & Development Associate / AmeriCorps*VISTA. Our Oakland-based organization provides micro-enterprise / ESL training to help low-income, immigrant women improve their economic livelihoods. The R & D Associate will create, implement and execute volunteer and donor cultivation and communication systems. Gain valuable skills in database management, donor prospecting and event planning.
To apply: 1) complete the online AmeriCorps*VISTA application https://recruit. cns.gov/applyfor m.asp ; 2) Submit your resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample to kathy@ceowomen. org
Coordinator - Accountable Development Coalition
The Accountable Development Coalition is recruiting a new staff person to coordinate its advocacy work. This is a great opportunity for someone to work on urban/land use planning and social justice issues in Sonoma County. Please forward the announcement on to your contacts.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Coordinator - Accountable Development Coalition
PRIMARY JOB LOCATION: SONOMA COUNTY, CA
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: The Accountable Development Coalition (ADC) is a grassroots organization in Sonoma County made up of unions, affordable housing advocates, environmentalists, transit and land use experts, and other community-based groups. Our mission is to promote smart growth principles in order to create livable, environmentally sustainable communities with shared prosperity. The ADC is fiscally-sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. More information can be found at: www.accountabledeve lopmentcoalition .org
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of an Executive Committee and guidance of a Steering Committee, the Coordinator exercises independent judgment in the implementation of the ADC’s advocacy campaigns and other projects. The Coordinator is responsible for the ADC’s operations, including financial management, fundraising, communications, and other responsibilities as needed for the effective operation of the ADC. The Coordinator works with diverse stakeholders including elected and community leaders, public agencies, developers and various interest groups.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate advocacy efforts of the ADC and give comments before local boards and commissions
· Provide support to ADC work groups
· Research and analyze policies and practices related to accountable development, such as green building, affordable housing, and transit oriented development
· Facilitate communications within the ADC and to the broader community
· Manage logistics and media coverage of ADC events and activities
· Attend frequent daytime and evening meetings
· Monitor and research local development activities and planning processes
· Lead organizational development efforts including grant writing, individual donor cultivation and membership development
· Manage administrative and financial matters
· Prepare materials and notification for regular Executive and Steering Committee meetings
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree a plus. Knowledge of or background in urban planning, smart growth, land use, local government processes, and/or social equity issues is desired. Background in policy analysis, community organizing and campaign strategy is desired. Past nonprofit experience is a plus. As the Coordinator is responsible for fundraising his/her salary, grantwriting skills and/or other fundraising skills are important.
Applicant should be detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills are essential for this position, as is the ability to self-manage and initiate. Computer literacy and the ability to use internet and word processing programs are required. Access to reliable transportation and a valid California’s driver’s license with proof of insurance are required.
COMPENSATION: Full-time, flexible hours, exempt. Salary of $30,000+ per year, depending on experience. Benefits negotiable.
TO APPLY: Please email a résumé, cover letter detailing how your skills and past experiences qualify you for the position, and short writing sample to adc.director@ gmail.com. Interviews will begin the week of July 19th. Position open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Coordinator - Accountable Development Coalition
PRIMARY JOB LOCATION: SONOMA COUNTY, CA
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: The Accountable Development Coalition (ADC) is a grassroots organization in Sonoma County made up of unions, affordable housing advocates, environmentalists, transit and land use experts, and other community-based groups. Our mission is to promote smart growth principles in order to create livable, environmentally sustainable communities with shared prosperity. The ADC is fiscally-sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. More information can be found at: www.accountabledeve lopmentcoalition .org
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of an Executive Committee and guidance of a Steering Committee, the Coordinator exercises independent judgment in the implementation of the ADC’s advocacy campaigns and other projects. The Coordinator is responsible for the ADC’s operations, including financial management, fundraising, communications, and other responsibilities as needed for the effective operation of the ADC. The Coordinator works with diverse stakeholders including elected and community leaders, public agencies, developers and various interest groups.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate advocacy efforts of the ADC and give comments before local boards and commissions
· Provide support to ADC work groups
· Research and analyze policies and practices related to accountable development, such as green building, affordable housing, and transit oriented development
· Facilitate communications within the ADC and to the broader community
· Manage logistics and media coverage of ADC events and activities
· Attend frequent daytime and evening meetings
· Monitor and research local development activities and planning processes
· Lead organizational development efforts including grant writing, individual donor cultivation and membership development
· Manage administrative and financial matters
· Prepare materials and notification for regular Executive and Steering Committee meetings
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree a plus. Knowledge of or background in urban planning, smart growth, land use, local government processes, and/or social equity issues is desired. Background in policy analysis, community organizing and campaign strategy is desired. Past nonprofit experience is a plus. As the Coordinator is responsible for fundraising his/her salary, grantwriting skills and/or other fundraising skills are important.
Applicant should be detail-oriented and have the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills are essential for this position, as is the ability to self-manage and initiate. Computer literacy and the ability to use internet and word processing programs are required. Access to reliable transportation and a valid California’s driver’s license with proof of insurance are required.
COMPENSATION: Full-time, flexible hours, exempt. Salary of $30,000+ per year, depending on experience. Benefits negotiable.
TO APPLY: Please email a résumé, cover letter detailing how your skills and past experiences qualify you for the position, and short writing sample to adc.director@ gmail.com. Interviews will begin the week of July 19th. Position open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Stewardship internship at GGRNA
Stewardship internship at GGRNA
We are looking for three interns to work at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, one in SF (Lands End and the Presidio) and two in Marin (Muir Beach and Dias Ridge). We work with volunteers to restore habitat of endangered species. We're looking for candidates who are half ecologist and half counselor. The internships are fulltime, one-year, Tuesday through Saturday. They receive free housing and a $125 per month stipend.
We are looking for three interns to work at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, one in SF (Lands End and the Presidio) and two in Marin (Muir Beach and Dias Ridge). We work with volunteers to restore habitat of endangered species. We're looking for candidates who are half ecologist and half counselor. The internships are fulltime, one-year, Tuesday through Saturday. They receive free housing and a $125 per month stipend.
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