For over 30 years, DataCenter has delivered the power of information and knowledge into the hands of people working to make a more equitable and sustainable world. We advance our vision of Research Justice in the social justice movement, through in-house research support, capacity building, advocacy and movement-building work, in partnerships with low-income communities of color.
Program Manager
Full-time Position (1 FTE), Oakland-based. Salary: $43,000-46,000 DOE plus 3 weeks of vacation, medical, dental & vision (incl. domestic partners) and professional development opportunities. People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
DataCenter seeks a Program Manager to strengthen its program infrastructure and systems to increase program delivery efficiency and communications, to help take the Program to scale and ensure sustainable growth. Manager will be responsible for three key areas
1) program information management systems,
2) program communications and
3) reporting and evaluations.
Previously, DataCenter's program has been largely managed by all program staff. The newly dedicated Program Manager position will create and design program systems that centralize functions and allow for streamlined and integrated tracking and reporting. Manager will work closely with the program team at-large, which consists of research staff, interns, contractors and fellows working locally as well as remotely. Manager will work with Executive Director and Research Director and a team of interns and contractors as needed. Program Manager will report to the Executive Director.
DataCenter believes that the mission fulfilling work is the heart of the organization for all positions - so a small portion of the Manger's time will be spent supporting and participating in program work, to be determined by several factors, including the
Manager's interests and skill sets. This experience will help inform the Program Manager of the best strategies for meeting the rising information needs of the organization on its growth track.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Information Management Systems:
• Develop and improve information gathering and management, as well as retrieval systems to support the organization utilize accurate, powerful program-related data in all aspects of its work.
• Planning, implementation, and tracking of program infrastructure (structures and systems) including intern process, program reporting and tracking, project management, project intake, project contracts, etc.
• Coordinate development, maintenance and improvement of program reporting mechanism (in particular, the program database should better capture critical program data and stories for impactful messaging and external communications).
• Maintain and upgrade program-related electronic and paper filing system. Program Resources Marketing and Communications:
• Oversee program communications content and reporting; ensure distribution of toolkits and reports.
• Provide communication and development staff with program data and stories to increase visibility of DataCenter programs.
• Participate in the development of communication strategies with communication and development staff.
• Introduce and institutionalize innovative tools and/or technologies to disseminate program resources, such as online briefing tools, webinar softwares, etc.
• Play lead role in effort to improve the DataCenter's online 'research resources' directory/database.
Program Tracking, Reporting and Evaluation: • Monitor project progress of program staff, fellows, interns and contractors based on organizational goals (project management). • Generate data and stories to document best practices and lessons learned. • Produce program reports. • Conduct program evaluation to help assess the areas of strengths and weaknesses
in program, and contribute to ongoing organizational learning. • Ensure alignment between program activities, program budgets and grant commitments.
Programmatic Work:
• Support and participate in program work as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience creating sustainable information management systems such as database, filing systems, procedures, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information materials of multimedia, digital and hard copy formats
• Experience in overseeing and monitoring multiple projects.
• Preferred experience in multimedia, paper, and digital information archiving.
• Demonstrated technology proficiency (databases, archive softwares, social media tools, website and CMS tools, etc.)
• Experience with successfully engaging a team of volunteers and interns.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solve, to craft creative solutions with a positive approach.
• Ability to facilitate participatory processes in planning and implementing projects.
• Preferred experience with evaluation models and procedures.
• Preferred experience in marketing and communications.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. • Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: Saba Waheed by email – saba@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Training Coordinator DataCenter for Justice
For over 30 years, DataCenter has delivered the power of information and knowledge into the hands of people working to make a more equitable and sustainable world. We advance our vision of Research Justice in the social justice movement, through in-house research support, capacity building, advocacy and movement-building work, in partnerships with low-income communities of color.
Training Coordinator
Half-time six-months position (.5 FTE), Oakland-based. with with high possibility to convert into a permanent staff position of same title pending funding and mid-year review.
Salary: $11,000 (for six months) People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
DataCenter provides customized trainings and capacity building tools and resources for low-income communities of color. These offerings build community capacity to integrate research strategies, tools, and methods into their organizing and advocacy work. Unique and customized, DataCenter trainings are grounded in the principles of popular education, and incorporate a greater variety of participatory, culturally-appropriate tools and materials so that communities are actively engaged in the research process as experts of the issues they are seeking to address. Our trainings are a key vehicle to integrate research strategies to meet organizational and campaign development needs, and help communities achieve greater impact in their work.
DataCenter seeks a half-time Training Coordinator that will support DataCenter in a six- month project to develop training resources. The primary (but not exclusive) audience for the resources will be low-wage workers, indigenous communities, and youth of color organizing to advance their social justice agenda.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Standardize training curriculum and modules largely (but not exclusively) based on existing tools and trainings that exist within DataCenter inventory and archives;
2) Develop new training modules that utilize technology (search engines, mobile technologies to conduct research, etc.) to augment the above curriculum;
3) Coordinate and conduct trainings;
4) Coordinate a local mapping training project; and
5) Produce a case study/lessons learned brief upon completion of the project.
The Coordinator will be expected to review, assess and standardize the existing tools and pilot new ones to inform the curriculum development. The Training Coordinator will work with the Research Director and Research Fellow, and will work with teams of interns and contractors as needed. Coordinator must have demonstrated experience in designing political education and popular education workshop curricula, and facilitating workshops in a lead trainer capacity. All applicants must submit a short sample curriculum that they developed with their application. This position is for six months, but has potential to turn into a permanent position, and presents an exceptional opportunity for professional growth as well as critical impact as the organization takes its winning Research Justice strategies to empower grassroots voices to scale on a national level.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, facilitation and conducting trainings.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and to developing organizational relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information materials of multimedia, digital and hard copy formats.
• Experience with successfully engaging a team of volunteers and interns.
• Strong background in popular education.
• Ability to facilitate participatory processes in planning and implementing projects.
• Demonstrated graphics and visual presentation design skills.
• Experience with new technologies and online research tools.
• Computer and internet skills.
• Experience designing and implementing research projects from design to dissemination a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).
• Understanding of how research plays a powerful role in advancing grassroots-led social justice agenda.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter and a short sample curriculum to: Saba Waheed by email – saba@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.
Training Coordinator
Half-time six-months position (.5 FTE), Oakland-based. with with high possibility to convert into a permanent staff position of same title pending funding and mid-year review.
Salary: $11,000 (for six months) People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
DataCenter provides customized trainings and capacity building tools and resources for low-income communities of color. These offerings build community capacity to integrate research strategies, tools, and methods into their organizing and advocacy work. Unique and customized, DataCenter trainings are grounded in the principles of popular education, and incorporate a greater variety of participatory, culturally-appropriate tools and materials so that communities are actively engaged in the research process as experts of the issues they are seeking to address. Our trainings are a key vehicle to integrate research strategies to meet organizational and campaign development needs, and help communities achieve greater impact in their work.
DataCenter seeks a half-time Training Coordinator that will support DataCenter in a six- month project to develop training resources. The primary (but not exclusive) audience for the resources will be low-wage workers, indigenous communities, and youth of color organizing to advance their social justice agenda.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Standardize training curriculum and modules largely (but not exclusively) based on existing tools and trainings that exist within DataCenter inventory and archives;
2) Develop new training modules that utilize technology (search engines, mobile technologies to conduct research, etc.) to augment the above curriculum;
3) Coordinate and conduct trainings;
4) Coordinate a local mapping training project; and
5) Produce a case study/lessons learned brief upon completion of the project.
The Coordinator will be expected to review, assess and standardize the existing tools and pilot new ones to inform the curriculum development. The Training Coordinator will work with the Research Director and Research Fellow, and will work with teams of interns and contractors as needed. Coordinator must have demonstrated experience in designing political education and popular education workshop curricula, and facilitating workshops in a lead trainer capacity. All applicants must submit a short sample curriculum that they developed with their application. This position is for six months, but has potential to turn into a permanent position, and presents an exceptional opportunity for professional growth as well as critical impact as the organization takes its winning Research Justice strategies to empower grassroots voices to scale on a national level.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, facilitation and conducting trainings.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects and to developing organizational relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to organize information materials of multimedia, digital and hard copy formats.
• Experience with successfully engaging a team of volunteers and interns.
• Strong background in popular education.
• Ability to facilitate participatory processes in planning and implementing projects.
• Demonstrated graphics and visual presentation design skills.
• Experience with new technologies and online research tools.
• Computer and internet skills.
• Experience designing and implementing research projects from design to dissemination a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).
• Understanding of how research plays a powerful role in advancing grassroots-led social justice agenda.
• Spanish speaking a plus.
TO APPLY: Please send resume, cover letter and a short sample curriculum to: Saba Waheed by email – saba@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.
Director of Development for Data Center for Justice
For over 30 years, DataCenter has delivered the power of information and knowledge into the hands of people working to make a more equitable and sustainable world. We advance our vision of Research Justice in the social justice movement, through in-house research support, capacity building, advocacy and movement-building work, in partnerships with low-income communities of color.
Six-months Contract Position (.75 FTE), Oakland-based, with high possibility to convert into full-time staff position of same title pending funding and mid-year review. Salary: $18,750 (for six months) (based on $50,000 FTE) People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a seasoned development professional who has experience building a successful fundraising program for nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on foundation fundraising.
This is a six-months contract position; we are eager to convert this position to a permanent, full-time staff position with an ongoing primary focus on foundation fundraising, and an expanded role in the individual donor program by working closely with the Executive Director.
DataCenter's annual budget is $750,000 (and projected to grow) as of 2011, and is undergoing programmatic growth to advance Research Justice in the social justice movement. Institutional fundraising is one of our four core revenue streams, and constitutes the majority of our annual budget. At present, as we implement our four-year strategic priorities, foundation grants constitute a key component of the upfront investment needed today to help bring our unique Research Justice work to scale.
This Director of Development position represents an exceptional opportunity for professional growth. As the in-house development executive and expert, this position is a leadership position expected to proactively initiate, ensure, and oversee all execution of an annual strategic foundation fundraising plan. The Director of Development will report to and support the Executive Director in actively representing DataCenter to foundations, and work closely with the Executive Committee of staff and Board as needed. The Director is also responsible for institutional fund development planning and implementation, including grant writing and reporting, foundation relations, and all other aspects of grant seeking work. Additionally, this position will support individual and major donor development, database management, prospects mining outreach, and special events, as needed.
DataCenter will consider candidates with translatable experience and skills from the private sector.
The compensation for the contract is $18,750 for 30hrs/wk for six months. Candidates are asked to provide the following: resume or curriculum vitae, writing sample, a development plan, and the names, affiliation, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Application deadline: February 15, 2011. Please email all materials to Celia Davis: celia@datacenter.org
Preferred start date: March 01, 2011. The decision on whether to continue past the contract as a 30-40hrs/wk salaried staff will be determined by the mid-year budget review, no later than July 2011.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and facilitate the weekly foundations fundraising meeting of senior staff, including the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
• Oversee development of all grant-writing and reporting efforts, including preparation of budgets and financial reports, and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Participate in creating, implementing and updating the annual development plan. • Oversee research on prospective funders on an ongoing basis including identifying
key players in the organized philanthropy sector, foundations, and corporate
sponsorships. • Actively network in the field, and cultivate and maintain relationships with funders. • Maintain and improve a comprehensive records management systems and files (both
digital and hard copy). • Ensure regular, timely and accurate reporting. • Facilitate annual budgeting and planning of foundation fundraising program with
executive staff and mid-year review and modification processes. QUALIFICA TIONS
• At least five years professional experience in institutional fundraising, including grant-writing and overseeing grants administration and records management, and a proven track record in securing funds and meeting measurable goals in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare financial reports (e.g., budgets, etc.) necessary for foundation fundraising.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office and databases. • Demonstrated ability in orchestrating the efforts of teams to participate in fundraising
as needed, and provide creative leadership to staff, board and volunteers as needed
• Demonstrated ability in developing fundraising plans and achieving fundraising goals.
• Fast, excellent writer.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solve, to craft creative solutions with a positive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. • Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: Celia Davis by email – celia@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.
Six-months Contract Position (.75 FTE), Oakland-based, with high possibility to convert into full-time staff position of same title pending funding and mid-year review. Salary: $18,750 (for six months) (based on $50,000 FTE) People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for a seasoned development professional who has experience building a successful fundraising program for nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on foundation fundraising.
This is a six-months contract position; we are eager to convert this position to a permanent, full-time staff position with an ongoing primary focus on foundation fundraising, and an expanded role in the individual donor program by working closely with the Executive Director.
DataCenter's annual budget is $750,000 (and projected to grow) as of 2011, and is undergoing programmatic growth to advance Research Justice in the social justice movement. Institutional fundraising is one of our four core revenue streams, and constitutes the majority of our annual budget. At present, as we implement our four-year strategic priorities, foundation grants constitute a key component of the upfront investment needed today to help bring our unique Research Justice work to scale.
This Director of Development position represents an exceptional opportunity for professional growth. As the in-house development executive and expert, this position is a leadership position expected to proactively initiate, ensure, and oversee all execution of an annual strategic foundation fundraising plan. The Director of Development will report to and support the Executive Director in actively representing DataCenter to foundations, and work closely with the Executive Committee of staff and Board as needed. The Director is also responsible for institutional fund development planning and implementation, including grant writing and reporting, foundation relations, and all other aspects of grant seeking work. Additionally, this position will support individual and major donor development, database management, prospects mining outreach, and special events, as needed.
DataCenter will consider candidates with translatable experience and skills from the private sector.
The compensation for the contract is $18,750 for 30hrs/wk for six months. Candidates are asked to provide the following: resume or curriculum vitae, writing sample, a development plan, and the names, affiliation, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Application deadline: February 15, 2011. Please email all materials to Celia Davis: celia@datacenter.org
Preferred start date: March 01, 2011. The decision on whether to continue past the contract as a 30-40hrs/wk salaried staff will be determined by the mid-year budget review, no later than July 2011.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and facilitate the weekly foundations fundraising meeting of senior staff, including the Executive Director and Deputy Director.
• Oversee development of all grant-writing and reporting efforts, including preparation of budgets and financial reports, and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Participate in creating, implementing and updating the annual development plan. • Oversee research on prospective funders on an ongoing basis including identifying
key players in the organized philanthropy sector, foundations, and corporate
sponsorships. • Actively network in the field, and cultivate and maintain relationships with funders. • Maintain and improve a comprehensive records management systems and files (both
digital and hard copy). • Ensure regular, timely and accurate reporting. • Facilitate annual budgeting and planning of foundation fundraising program with
executive staff and mid-year review and modification processes. QUALIFICA TIONS
• At least five years professional experience in institutional fundraising, including grant-writing and overseeing grants administration and records management, and a proven track record in securing funds and meeting measurable goals in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare financial reports (e.g., budgets, etc.) necessary for foundation fundraising.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office and databases. • Demonstrated ability in orchestrating the efforts of teams to participate in fundraising
as needed, and provide creative leadership to staff, board and volunteers as needed
• Demonstrated ability in developing fundraising plans and achieving fundraising goals.
• Fast, excellent writer.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills - and exceptional, consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solve, to craft creative solutions with a positive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage workflow, and prioritize and conduct multiple tasks.
• Cultural competency to work with culturally diverse communities.
• An entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. • Appreciation and passion for social justice - in particular, the role of research to strengthen grassroots community organizing (experience is a huge plus).
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to: Celia Davis by email – celia@datacenter.org. Please no phone calls or faxes. For more information about DataCenter’s work, visit http://www.datacenter.org. Application deadline: February 10, 2011.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Paddle to the Sea River Guide and Trip Organizer
Have fun and gain experience in organizing and guiding multiple river trips at a successful non-profit working to protect and restore the Wild & Scenic Tuolumne River. The Tuolumne River Trust is interviewing for a river trip organizer and head guide for Paddle to the Sea 2011, a four-week paddle-a-thon from the Sierra to the Sea. This individual will be responsible for on- and off-river logistics coordination and trip execution. The position is of limited duration from now through mid-June. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team working to take a highly successful event to the next level.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Organize all paddling related on- and off-river logistical support for Paddle to the Sea 2011.
2. Act as primary (and sometimes only) river guide for the 18 legs of the Tuolumne River Paddle to the Sea, which include Class IV+ whitewater, Class I+ canoeing, and sea kayaking in San Francisco Bay.
Participating paddlers will range from beginner to expert in terms of paddling experience.
3. Guide canoe and kayak day trips including performing lead and sweep boat duties.
4. Loading and unloading of boats (up to 90 lbs) and equipment.
5. Provide safety and paddling instruction, basic river education, and organizational outreach.
6. Manage paddling equipment, including cleaning, organizing, and repairing.
7. Organize shuttles and drive shuttle vans and other vehicles for paddlers.
8. Assist with marketing and recruiting paddlers to participate in the paddle-a-thon.
9. Maintain a good sense of humor and cooperative attitude in dealing with co-workers and guests.
Qualifications Include
1. Well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task and
manage both routine and complex tasks simultaneously.
2. Experience planning and executing boating trips/outdoor recreation trips for the public.
3. Experience with canoeing and kayaking.
4. Experience as a whitewater rafting guide is highly desirable but not absolutely necessary.
5. Current first aid and CPR certification.
6. Wilderness First Aid a plus.
7. Swift Water Rescue a plus.
8. Valid US drivers license.
9. Have own transportation – a truck is highly desirable.
10. An environmental ethic and desire to learn about the natural history and human history of the area.
11. Professional and pleasant demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language,
and a positive, can-do attitude are a must!
Additional Information
The Paddle to the Sea River Guide can be based in either the Trust’s Modesto, Sonora, or San Francisco offices and will require travel (>90% time) to events in the Bay Area, Central Valley and Western Sierra during the event. To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading “Paddle to the Sea River Guide” to Jessie Raeder at jessie@tuolumne.org as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Paddle to the Sea Background
Paddle to the Sea 2011 is a 4-week journey from Yosemite to the Golden Gate celebrating and fostering stewardship of the Tuolumne River by vividly demonstrating our shared dependence on this limited resource. Last year Paddle to the Sea directly involved over 1,400 people. We will reach many more through media coverage generated by the event.
Ultimately, Paddle to the Sea will educate and involve thousands of people in our effort to protect and restore the Tuolumne River.
The Tuolumne is a Wild & Scenic river and the lifeblood of communities from the Sierra to the Sea. It connects the fly fisher in Yosemite, to the farmer in Modesto, to the thirsty family in San Francisco, to the salmon fisherman in the Pacific. We depend on this river to grow our food, provide clean drinking water to 2.5 million people in the Bay Area, and power our homes and businesses.
Our reliance on the Tuolumne also comes at a price as dams, water diversions, and developments have taken their toll on the River. The Salmon population has plummeted from tens of thousands to just a few hundred, the Lower Tuolumne no longer meets Clean Water Act standards, and the recreational value of the River has diminished.
Paddle to the Sea 2011 will build public support that is critical to reversing these trends.
The journey consists of 18 paddling legs broken into four segments.
1. Wild & Scenic Tuolumne Whitewater—we will partner with professional whitewater rafting outfitters to complete this world class whitewater run.
2. Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—Participants can reserve spots on TRT’s fleet of canoes or bring their own boat on several legs that meander through the Central Valley.
3. San Francisco Bay-Delta—Sailboats will take the journey through the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas.
4. San Francisco Bay—sea kayakers will complete the final legs of the journey to the Golden Gate Bridge.
We also organize riverside events to involve the communities along the way.
1. In the upper watershed we host a concert to celebrate the Sierra Nevada.
2. In the Central Valley we will welcome paddlers on the banks of the Tuolumne at the Green on the Stream festival in Modesto.
3. In the Bay Area we will celebrate the completion of our journey at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Tuolumne River Trust
The Tuolumne River Trust (TRT) is the voice for the river; ensuring that it is healthy, vibrant, and teeming with fish and wildlife for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. Founded in 1981, the Trust won Wild and Scenic designation for 83 miles of the Tuolumne in 1984, saved the Clavey from being dammed in 1994, and won higher flows for salmon in the Lower River in 1995. In 2008, we organized thousands of citizens to defeat a plan by San Francisco to divert an additional 25 million gallons of water per day from the River. TRT has 10 staff based in Sonora, Modesto, and San Francisco. For more about TRT visit www.tuolumne.org
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Organize all paddling related on- and off-river logistical support for Paddle to the Sea 2011.
2. Act as primary (and sometimes only) river guide for the 18 legs of the Tuolumne River Paddle to the Sea, which include Class IV+ whitewater, Class I+ canoeing, and sea kayaking in San Francisco Bay.
Participating paddlers will range from beginner to expert in terms of paddling experience.
3. Guide canoe and kayak day trips including performing lead and sweep boat duties.
4. Loading and unloading of boats (up to 90 lbs) and equipment.
5. Provide safety and paddling instruction, basic river education, and organizational outreach.
6. Manage paddling equipment, including cleaning, organizing, and repairing.
7. Organize shuttles and drive shuttle vans and other vehicles for paddlers.
8. Assist with marketing and recruiting paddlers to participate in the paddle-a-thon.
9. Maintain a good sense of humor and cooperative attitude in dealing with co-workers and guests.
Qualifications Include
1. Well-organized, self-starter, detail-oriented, flexible, and a quick learner with the ability to multi-task and
manage both routine and complex tasks simultaneously.
2. Experience planning and executing boating trips/outdoor recreation trips for the public.
3. Experience with canoeing and kayaking.
4. Experience as a whitewater rafting guide is highly desirable but not absolutely necessary.
5. Current first aid and CPR certification.
6. Wilderness First Aid a plus.
7. Swift Water Rescue a plus.
8. Valid US drivers license.
9. Have own transportation – a truck is highly desirable.
10. An environmental ethic and desire to learn about the natural history and human history of the area.
11. Professional and pleasant demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language,
and a positive, can-do attitude are a must!
Additional Information
The Paddle to the Sea River Guide can be based in either the Trust’s Modesto, Sonora, or San Francisco offices and will require travel (>90% time) to events in the Bay Area, Central Valley and Western Sierra during the event. To apply, please send an email (with cover letter, resume and 3 professional references as attachments) with subject heading “Paddle to the Sea River Guide” to Jessie Raeder at jessie@tuolumne.org as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Paddle to the Sea Background
Paddle to the Sea 2011 is a 4-week journey from Yosemite to the Golden Gate celebrating and fostering stewardship of the Tuolumne River by vividly demonstrating our shared dependence on this limited resource. Last year Paddle to the Sea directly involved over 1,400 people. We will reach many more through media coverage generated by the event.
Ultimately, Paddle to the Sea will educate and involve thousands of people in our effort to protect and restore the Tuolumne River.
The Tuolumne is a Wild & Scenic river and the lifeblood of communities from the Sierra to the Sea. It connects the fly fisher in Yosemite, to the farmer in Modesto, to the thirsty family in San Francisco, to the salmon fisherman in the Pacific. We depend on this river to grow our food, provide clean drinking water to 2.5 million people in the Bay Area, and power our homes and businesses.
Our reliance on the Tuolumne also comes at a price as dams, water diversions, and developments have taken their toll on the River. The Salmon population has plummeted from tens of thousands to just a few hundred, the Lower Tuolumne no longer meets Clean Water Act standards, and the recreational value of the River has diminished.
Paddle to the Sea 2011 will build public support that is critical to reversing these trends.
The journey consists of 18 paddling legs broken into four segments.
1. Wild & Scenic Tuolumne Whitewater—we will partner with professional whitewater rafting outfitters to complete this world class whitewater run.
2. Lower Tuolumne River Parkway—Participants can reserve spots on TRT’s fleet of canoes or bring their own boat on several legs that meander through the Central Valley.
3. San Francisco Bay-Delta—Sailboats will take the journey through the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas.
4. San Francisco Bay—sea kayakers will complete the final legs of the journey to the Golden Gate Bridge.
We also organize riverside events to involve the communities along the way.
1. In the upper watershed we host a concert to celebrate the Sierra Nevada.
2. In the Central Valley we will welcome paddlers on the banks of the Tuolumne at the Green on the Stream festival in Modesto.
3. In the Bay Area we will celebrate the completion of our journey at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Tuolumne River Trust
The Tuolumne River Trust (TRT) is the voice for the river; ensuring that it is healthy, vibrant, and teeming with fish and wildlife for our children and grandchildren to enjoy. Founded in 1981, the Trust won Wild and Scenic designation for 83 miles of the Tuolumne in 1984, saved the Clavey from being dammed in 1994, and won higher flows for salmon in the Lower River in 1995. In 2008, we organized thousands of citizens to defeat a plan by San Francisco to divert an additional 25 million gallons of water per day from the River. TRT has 10 staff based in Sonora, Modesto, and San Francisco. For more about TRT visit www.tuolumne.org
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Homeownership Program Lead at Mission Economic Development Agency
Program: Homeownership Program
Reports To: Programs Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
-The candidate for this position must have the necessary Pre Purchase and Foreclosure Counseling HUD certifications.
-Experience with program development, including curriculum development.
-Two years previous experience in the affordable housing, mortgage lending and/or housing counseling field required.
-Prior management experience preferred
-Excellent quantitative and financial analysis skills.
-Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
-Experience and/or desire to work with diverse populations.
-Familiarity with San Francisco’s political environment, preferred.
-Spanish fluency, preferred.
-Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other related field preferred or equivalent experience.
CONTACT:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: rsafont@medasf.org
Fax: (415)282-3320
Reports To: Programs Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
-The candidate for this position must have the necessary Pre Purchase and Foreclosure Counseling HUD certifications.
-Experience with program development, including curriculum development.
-Two years previous experience in the affordable housing, mortgage lending and/or housing counseling field required.
-Prior management experience preferred
-Excellent quantitative and financial analysis skills.
-Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
-Experience and/or desire to work with diverse populations.
-Familiarity with San Francisco’s political environment, preferred.
-Spanish fluency, preferred.
-Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other related field preferred or equivalent experience.
CONTACT:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Email: rsafont@medasf.org
Fax: (415)282-3320
Strategic Partnerships Director
(Employment or consulting arrangements flexible based on qualifications of candidate)
The Strategic Partnerships Director takes responsibility for Bay Localize meeting its fundraising goals through strategic relationship building. This includes developing and implementing fundraising plans, cultivating new foundation contacts and managing grant proposals, building a diverse individual donor base, and growing earned income streams.
Core Job Functions:
Fundraising development and implementation.
-Design and coordinate implementation of development plans to meet organizational fundraising goals.
-Identify and develop new foundation prospects, and coordinate grant proposal process.
-Identify and develop major donor prospects, in order to grow major donor gifts.
-Design and coordinate implementation of fundraising plans for major events.
-Design and implement strategies to grow income from organizational membership.
-Design and coordinate implementation of strategies for earned income.
Additional Job Functions:
-Contributing strategic direction and oversight to Bay Localize programs.
-Support the Bay Localize Steering Committee in development and implementation of strategic plans, programs, and organizational oversight.
Skills and Qualifications:
-At least five years of successful leadership in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in the environmental or environmental justice field in the San Francisco Bay Area.
-Strong relationships with regional environmental or environmental justice funders.
-Strong knowledge of issues relating to community resilience, environmental protection, and social justice.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Experience and comfort working with team consensus process.
-Experience working with diverse communities.
Competitive salary offered commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, exempt position based out of Bay Localize's downtown Oakland office just steps from BART. Employment, health, and dental benefits offered through Bay Localize's fiscal sponsor, the Earth Island Institute. Bay Localize is a family-friendly organization and can offer flexible hours and arrangements to accommodate caretaking responsibilities. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@baylocalize.org.
The Strategic Partnerships Director takes responsibility for Bay Localize meeting its fundraising goals through strategic relationship building. This includes developing and implementing fundraising plans, cultivating new foundation contacts and managing grant proposals, building a diverse individual donor base, and growing earned income streams.
Core Job Functions:
Fundraising development and implementation.
-Design and coordinate implementation of development plans to meet organizational fundraising goals.
-Identify and develop new foundation prospects, and coordinate grant proposal process.
-Identify and develop major donor prospects, in order to grow major donor gifts.
-Design and coordinate implementation of fundraising plans for major events.
-Design and implement strategies to grow income from organizational membership.
-Design and coordinate implementation of strategies for earned income.
Additional Job Functions:
-Contributing strategic direction and oversight to Bay Localize programs.
-Support the Bay Localize Steering Committee in development and implementation of strategic plans, programs, and organizational oversight.
Skills and Qualifications:
-At least five years of successful leadership in nonprofit fundraising, preferably in the environmental or environmental justice field in the San Francisco Bay Area.
-Strong relationships with regional environmental or environmental justice funders.
-Strong knowledge of issues relating to community resilience, environmental protection, and social justice.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Experience and comfort working with team consensus process.
-Experience working with diverse communities.
Competitive salary offered commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, exempt position based out of Bay Localize's downtown Oakland office just steps from BART. Employment, health, and dental benefits offered through Bay Localize's fiscal sponsor, the Earth Island Institute. Bay Localize is a family-friendly organization and can offer flexible hours and arrangements to accommodate caretaking responsibilities. Women, LGBTQI, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@baylocalize.org.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wheelchair Repair / Assistive Technology Reuse Shop Manager
HOURS: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director
LOCATION: Berkeley
SALARY: $45-50K
The Center for Independent Living (CIL) intends to create a sustainable, community-based, social enterprise to develop new resources for the disability community. The Wheelchair Repair /Assistive Technology Reuse Shop is seen as a place where individuals with disabilities, CIL staff, volunteers, and other agencies can collaborate to repair and refurbish a range of assistive technologies.
CIL seeks a unique applicant to lead this venture; someone with community-based business acumen and a vision about developing a sustainable social enterprise. Applicant should be mission driven; have the ability to mobilize people and material resources; and love to work with volunteers and share and transfer skills. Ability to generate ideas for income generation and make them a reality is key.
Summary: The ideal candidate will be able to develop and run a community-based Wheelchair Repair /AT Reuse Shop as a sustainable social enterprise, beyond the first two years of grant funding. They will be able to develop, supervise, and maintain: 1) one or more repair technicians; and 2) consumer and community volunteers who will perform a range of shop functions.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee assigned to this job classification. They are not intended as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required.
Essential Qualifications
• Ability to develop a small business and think in an entrepreneurial fashion.
• Ability to build relationships with a network of supporting individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, time and multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent consumer service.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated commitment to Independent Living philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the disability community.
• Background or interest in Assistive Technology.
• Business development experience.
• Volunteer coordination experience.
• Teaching/training/coaching experience.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, email, and the Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to oversee marketing efforts.
Sample List of Responsibilities
Responsibilities will evolve as the shop services and partners develop. Anticipated work includes:
1. Establishing the Shop with tools, equipment, and supplies. Coordinate with suppliers of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure quality, best prices, and timely delivery
2. Establishing working relations with collaborating partners and shops.
3. Supervising work done by qualified wheelchair repair technicians and assistive technology specialists.
4. Recruit and train consumer and community volunteers.
5. Work with CIL management to conceptualize and develop a diverse funding stream that may include 3rd party billing, grants, sponsorships, and cooperative fees.
6. Develop and deliver wheelchair maintenance classes for people with disabilities. This may be done in partnership with other organizations.
7. Refer consumers to other CIL services as appropriate.
8. Maintain data and records related to repairs, trainings, income, etc. Generate reports.
Work Environment
This work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Process: Resumes requested by January 28, 2011. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Send cover letter, resume, *Employment Application, and EEOC survey (* Available at www.cilberkeley.org/jobannce.htm ) to hr@cilberkeley.org, or fax to (510)841-6168. If mailing, send to CIL, 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94703. Persons with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
A part of the employment process at the Center for Independent Living, we will request that you complete financial disclosure forms. This information is required to be gathered from all new employees to comply with certain New Market Tax Credit program requirements, under which program the Center for Independent Living has benefited. All information submitted will be kept strictly confidential.
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Director
LOCATION: Berkeley
SALARY: $45-50K
The Center for Independent Living (CIL) intends to create a sustainable, community-based, social enterprise to develop new resources for the disability community. The Wheelchair Repair /Assistive Technology Reuse Shop is seen as a place where individuals with disabilities, CIL staff, volunteers, and other agencies can collaborate to repair and refurbish a range of assistive technologies.
CIL seeks a unique applicant to lead this venture; someone with community-based business acumen and a vision about developing a sustainable social enterprise. Applicant should be mission driven; have the ability to mobilize people and material resources; and love to work with volunteers and share and transfer skills. Ability to generate ideas for income generation and make them a reality is key.
Summary: The ideal candidate will be able to develop and run a community-based Wheelchair Repair /AT Reuse Shop as a sustainable social enterprise, beyond the first two years of grant funding. They will be able to develop, supervise, and maintain: 1) one or more repair technicians; and 2) consumer and community volunteers who will perform a range of shop functions.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee assigned to this job classification. They are not intended as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required.
Essential Qualifications
• Ability to develop a small business and think in an entrepreneurial fashion.
• Ability to build relationships with a network of supporting individuals and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, time and multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent consumer service.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated commitment to Independent Living philosophy.
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the disability community.
• Background or interest in Assistive Technology.
• Business development experience.
• Volunteer coordination experience.
• Teaching/training/coaching experience.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, email, and the Internet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to oversee marketing efforts.
Sample List of Responsibilities
Responsibilities will evolve as the shop services and partners develop. Anticipated work includes:
1. Establishing the Shop with tools, equipment, and supplies. Coordinate with suppliers of tools, equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure quality, best prices, and timely delivery
2. Establishing working relations with collaborating partners and shops.
3. Supervising work done by qualified wheelchair repair technicians and assistive technology specialists.
4. Recruit and train consumer and community volunteers.
5. Work with CIL management to conceptualize and develop a diverse funding stream that may include 3rd party billing, grants, sponsorships, and cooperative fees.
6. Develop and deliver wheelchair maintenance classes for people with disabilities. This may be done in partnership with other organizations.
7. Refer consumers to other CIL services as appropriate.
8. Maintain data and records related to repairs, trainings, income, etc. Generate reports.
Work Environment
This work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Application Process: Resumes requested by January 28, 2011. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Send cover letter, resume, *Employment Application, and EEOC survey (* Available at www.cilberkeley.org/jobannce.htm ) to hr@cilberkeley.org, or fax to (510)841-6168. If mailing, send to CIL, 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94703. Persons with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
A part of the employment process at the Center for Independent Living, we will request that you complete financial disclosure forms. This information is required to be gathered from all new employees to comply with certain New Market Tax Credit program requirements, under which program the Center for Independent Living has benefited. All information submitted will be kept strictly confidential.
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