Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Peralta Community College District invites applications for the following positions

**Please Circulate and Post**

The Peralta Community College District invites applications for the following positions. Call the Office of Human Resources at (510) 466-7297 or visit our website www.peralta.edu to obtain the job announcements, forms, and other job-specific information.

VACANCIES DEADLINE DATE LOCATION

CLASSIFIED

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/FINANCE & ACCOUNTING (C) JUNE 1, 2010 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
SCIENCE LAB TECH/BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE MAY 27, 2010 MERRITT COLLEGE
SENIOR ADMISSIONS AND RECORDS CLERK MAY 25, 2010 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER


MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE SERVICES (Extended) OPEN UNTIL FILLED DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
DIRECTOR, GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS MAY 6, 2010 LANEY COLLEGE
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR FINANCE (Extended) OPEN UNTIL FILLED DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER



FRINGE BENEFITS

The Peralta Community College District provides a fringe benefits program and membership in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) or California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Many benefits apply to both employees and their dependents.

Inquiries and all materials are to be mailed or delivered to:
Office of Human Resources, Peralta Community College District, 333 East Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94606

Information: (510) 466-7297
Website: http://www.peralta.edu
24-Hour Job Hotline: (510) 466-7223
California Relay Service, Hearing-Impaired:
1-800-735-2929 Fax No.: (510) 466-7280 or (510) 466-7397


Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Greenbelt Alliance: Membership and Database Manager

Membership and Database Manager

(Full-time position)


Greenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for open spaces and vibrant places, seeks an experienced candidate for the position of Membership and Database Manager.


Position Summary

The Membership and Database Manager will be part of Greenbelt Alliance’s Development Team, which is responsible for membership outreach and for raising the funds to support the organization’ s advocacy efforts on behalf of land conservation and Smart Growth urban planning throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Greenbelt Alliance has a $2.3 million annual budget, with financial support derived from foundation grants, major gifts, membership dues and special events.



The Membership and Database Manager will work under the direction of the Development Director and in close coordination with members of the Development, Communications and Programs teams.



Specific job responsibilities include the following:



· Membership Appeals
o Manage the design, production, and execution of direct mail strategies for membership renewal, lapsed members, monthly donors and new member acquisition.
o Coordinate general fundraising appeals: end of year, spring, and specific project appeals.
o Manage relations with mail house vendors.
o Manage participation in workplace giving (payroll deduction) campaigns under auspices of Earthshare California.
o Work with Communications staff to develop and track online campaigns
o Work to upgrade donors/members and/or convert to monthly giving.

· Membership Services
o Produce gift acknowledgements and annual giving statements.
o Respond to membership queries.
o Manage membership premiums.

· Database Transition
o Participate with Development, Programs and Communications teams in migration to new technology platform. o Participate in designing and documenting protocols for a donor database linked to an online constituent relations management system.
· Database Management
o Serve as overall manager of the donor database.
o Develop procedures and protocols for data management.
o Produce database query reports for Management, Development, Programs and Financial Administration.
o Synchronize donor/gift data with online communications database and financial administration system.
o Create new donor records.
o Assure data accuracy, integrity and privacy.
o Record data for gift and membership receipts.

· Other assistance
o Assist Development, Program, and Administrative staff with data access and analysis.
o Assist with special events, including outreach and cultivation of donors, members and activist supporters.
o Provide general assistance to Development Team and Board as needed.

Qualifications

•3-5 years experience in a fundraising environment in a nonprofit organization; specifically related to membership appeals and marketing.
•Specific experience in management of a donor database (Convio/Common Ground preferred).
•Familiarity with online Constituent Relations Management (CRM) systems and social networking tools preferred.
•Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a capacity for detail-oriented work.
•Minimum of two years of post-secondary education.


Skills

•Outstanding written and oral communication skills: A flair for persuasive communications
•A high comfort level with public contact and an ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and constituencies.
•Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.
•Detail-oriented, accurate and timely.
•Well organized and able to manage complex responsibilities.
•High level of technology skills – able to help implement migration to a new technology platform and assume primary responsibility an important component.
•Commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable community development.

Compensation
Compensation will depend on experience. Medical and dental insurance provided as well as short-term disability, flexible spending, and 403(b) accounts. Generous vacation package.





To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@greenbelt. org. Applications will be accepted until April 7. (I think they mean MAY 7th but check with their office!)

Applications can also be sent via postal mail to:
Greenbelt Alliance

Attn: Membership and Database Manager Search

631 Howard Street, Suite 510

San Francisco, CA 94105




About Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt Alliance is the San Francisco Bay Area’s advocate for vibrant places and open spaces. Founded in 1958, we work to make the Bay Area a better place to live by protecting the region’s greenbelt and improving the region’s cities and towns. We have helped protect over 1.1 million acres of farmlands, parks, watersheds, and other open space. Greenbelt Alliance is also a leading advocate for creating livable communities: walkable neighborhoods near transit, shops, and jobs, with homes people can afford.



With a committed staff of 23, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, Walnut Creek, and San Rafael. Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people of all sexual orientations, trans and gender non-conforming people, and individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Posted 4/23/2010

Friends of Sausal Creek: summer internship positions (great for ranger naturalists).

Right now we have some summer internship positions available to help lead enviro ed/service learning camps for Oakland middle schoolers if you have any interested students (great for ranger naturalists).

Here's the link:

http://www.sausalcreek.org/pdf/FOSC_intern.pdf.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Green Job Training

1) Green Job Training

The U.S. Department of Labor requests proposals for Community-Based Job Training Grants (CBJTGs). CBJTGs supports workforce training for high-growth/high-demand industries through the national system of community, technical, and tribal colleges. DOL encourages applicants to consider targeting high growth or emerging green industries. $125 million expected to be available, award range generally $1 to $3 million.

Responses due 4/29/10.

For more info, contact Janice Sheelor at Sheelor.Janice@dol.gov or go to: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm. Refer to Sol# SGA-DFA-PY-09-07. (Grants.gov 3/15/10)

Transportation Policy Director, SVLG

Transportation Policy Director, SVLG
Deadline for submissions is April 21, 2010. Please submit cover letter and resume to transportation@ svleadershipgrou p.org.

The Transportation Policy Director is a senior level management position which directs the Leadership Group's transportation and land use policy initiatives and programs. The Director provides key staff support to the Leadership Group's transportation policy committee and the organization generally in areas of public policy development, strategic planning, legislative advocacy and program initiatives related to transportation and land use.


This is a great, transit-accessible, well-paid job in San Jose for someone with both transportation and advocacy experience.

The job description is at: http://svlg. org/about/ careers.php

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Coordinator - Accountable Development Coalition

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 Marlene Dehlinger at adc.director@ gmail.com. Interviews will begin the week of April 26th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and should be able to start this position on June 1, 2010 or earlier.

Research and Policy Associate/Analyst at TICAS

TICAS is hiring one full-time permanent research/policy position.

Research and Policy Associate/Analyst

Position Summary: This position conducts research, policy and data analysis, and advocacy to improve college access, affordability, and success for California college students, particularly at the community colleges.

Key Responsibilities:

•Research and analyze issues of college affordability and develop policy solutions

•Organize and advocate for policies and practices that make community college more affordable for all students

•Draft reports and other documents to communicate findings and recommendations

•Make presentations, participate in meetings and attend conferences

•Develop and maintain contacts with colleagues in financial aid, student services, and higher education research and policy through phone and email communication, visits to campuses, and attending meetings and conferences.


Minimum Qualifications:

•BA required, MA in related field strongly preferred, plus a minimum of three years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

•Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills and experience

•Excellent analysis and synthesis skills

•Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills, including a demonstrated ability to describe complex information to varied audiences

•Experience and skill in leading projects

•Knowledge of higher education and financial aid strongly preferred

Our Organization: An independent, nonprofit organization, the Institute for College Access & Success works to make higher education more available and affordable for people of all backgrounds. By conducting and supporting nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy, the Institute aims to improve the processes and public policies that can pave the way to successful educational outcomes for students and for society.

Interested applicants should submit cover letters andresumes to admin [at] ticas [dot] org. This position will remain open until filled.

TICAS Research Intern

Research Intern

Position summary: TICAS seeks a research intern for Spring 2010 to help analyze responses to a consumer survey about Income-Based Repayment, a new federal student loan repayment program. The ideal candidate has experience with survey or market research, strong analytical and writing skills, and an interest in public policy. Must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment that requires significant individual initiative as well as teamwork.

This internship will be paid, part-time, and temporary, and based in our downtown Oakland office. We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible and conclude the survey analysis within 4-6 weeks. To learn more about Income-Based Repayment, visit www.IBRinfo. org. The survey is online at http://www.surveymo nkey.com/ s/BH8WVB9.

Responsibilities:

•Learn the basic structure, rules, and procedures of Income-Based Repayment.

•Analyze more than 6,000 responses to an online survey about the implementation of Income-Based Repayment, including many free-form written responses.

•Identify, analyze and document patterns and trends.

•Gather more information from selected survey respondents when necessary.

•Summarize survey results in writing and contribute to press release and other content.

Qualifications:

•MA or current graduate student in a related field (e.g., public policy, education, sociology) preferred. Undergraduates with strong research experience and proven analytical skills may also apply.

•Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills and experience.

•Proven ability to analyze and synthesize nuanced text and data.

•Proficiency with Microsoft Excel a must; experience with Survey Monkey a plus.

•Interest in promoting educational opportunity.

Our Organization: An independent, nonprofit organization, the Institute for College Access & Success works to make higher education more available and affordable for people of all backgrounds. By conducting and supporting nonpartisan research, analysis, and advocacy, the Institute aims to improve the processes and public policies that can pave the way to successful educational outcomes for students and for society.

Please email a resume and cover letter to Edie Irons at irons [at] ticas [dot] org with "Research Internship" in the subject line. No calls, please. The position will remain open until it is filled. TICAS is an equal opportunity employer.

Announcing Summer Fellowships for Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows

*Announcing Summer Fellowships for Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows
Program*

*Uniting research, analysis, and advocacy to change the world!*

We are currently accepting applications for the Lisa Kernan Social Justice
Fellows Program to honor the life and work of Lisa Devereux Kernan.
Fellowships
will be provided in the summer 2010 to two outstanding students with a
demonstrated commitment to social justice. Due date for application: May
3, 2010.

The Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows Program will provide learning
opportunities and support for undergraduate and graduate level students
who
are dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities in
the
United States and globally.

Fellows will have the opportunity to learn first-hand how health, economic
and/or trade policies affect the health of individuals in our communities,
for example, access to affordable life-saving medicines for people living
with HIV-AIDS. Through their work, Fellows will also gain new
understanding
about how their research can directly inform key-decision makers in
the U.S.to create safeguards and change policy to protect our health
and promote
social justice.

Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows will participate in a four week Program
in Summer 2010 that will involve work on a CPATH Trade and Health or EQUAL
Health Care project, Fellowship mentoring, and graduate level instruction.
Fellows will receive a stipend of $1,000 for the Program. Eligibility:
Open
to college Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate students.

* *

*The Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows Program will be coordinated by the
Center for Policy Analysis, the nonprofit research, education, and
advocacy
center *dedicated to protecting and improving health, promoting social
justice, and sustaining access to health care and other vital human
services. It is located in the Presidio, in San Francisco, California.
Fellows
will work directly on projects of the Center for Policy Analysis, and
may participate
in conducting workshops and briefings with advocacy groups, health
professionals, and legislators.

Examples of projects on which Kernan Fellows may work include the:

Ø Gender, Justice, and Trade Project Report examining access to essential
medicines for

Guatemalan women and families since the passage of the U.S.-Central
America
Free

Trade Agreement.

Ø EQUAL *Health Care -* A project bringing a strong public voice for
implementation of national

health care reform.

Ø Global Health and Tobacco Control Project.

*To be eligible for consideration, applicants must complete the
application
- click on this link http://www.centerfo rpolicyanalysis. org/id73. html -
and
submit the completed application with 1-2 letters of reference by May 3
to:
Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows Program by email to:
jebrenner@cpath. org(subject: Lisa Kernan Social Justice Fellows
Program)
or by Fax to: 415-885-4091 by May 3, 2010.*

Alameda County Youth Leadership Academy is recruiting youth ages 16-18 within District 5

Our office, Supervisor Keith Carson’s, is recruiting youth ages 16-18 within District 5, to the Alameda County Youth Leadership Academy. It’s a free program that teaches them about the different aspects of Alameda County government and leadership.


Below is the link to the Alameda County Youth Leadership Academy. Attached is the brochure and application. The application is also available online.


http://www.acgov. org/youthleaders hip/

Transportation For America Campaign Organizing Intern - UNPAID

436 14TH STREET, SUITE 600, OAKLAND, CA 94612 | T: 510.740.3150 | WWW.TRANSFORMCA.ORG
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Transportation For America

Campaign Organizing Intern - UNPAID

ABOUT TRANSFORM: TransForm is a dynamic non-profit organization that works to create
world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. We build
diverse coalitions, influence policy, and develop innovative programs to improve the lives of all people
and protect the environment. Learn more about our mission and work at www.TransFormCA.org.
TransForm is one of nearly 450 partners in the Transportation For America campaign, a national
coalition working to win true transportation reform at the federal level that will result in a 21st century
transportation system that is safer, cleaner, smarter, and works for us all. To learn more, please visit
www.t4america.org.
ABOUT THE POSITION: TransForm seeks a highly-motivated, enthusiastic campaign
organizing intern to help the Transportation For America campaign build momentum for a new
direction in federal transportation policy. In the next year, Congress will make important decisions
about how to spend nearly $500 billion on transportation projects in the coming years. We are
organizing support for policies that will expand access to walking, biking, and public transportation;
ensure that our roads and bridges are safe and in a state of good repair; and invest in planning
programs and other projects to combat air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and increase
affordability of our communities.
Location: Oakland, CA at the headquarters of TransForm
Duration: 3 months, roughly May through July (dates flexible)
Time commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Reports to: California Field Organizer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will contribute to field outreach efforts throughout the state as a key team member in the
growing Transportation For America campaign. Duties will include:
• Researching potential partners in key California districts and constituencies
• Researching key elected officials’ positions and opportunities to connect with them
• “Localizing” Transportation For America campaign materials to reflect California-specific data
and priorities, including factsheets, web pages, and internal background briefs
• Tracking media hits, new contacts, and other potential opportunities
• Coordinating partner meetings and conducting follow-up communications for action requests
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Enthusiastic support for Transportation For America’s mission and strategy: to achieve a
transformative federal transportation bill through a broad and diverse national coalition.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work flexibly, set and stick to priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Interest in transportation, social justice, and/or health and environmental issues.
• Commitment to achieving high standards and participating in constructive evaluation.
• Capable of working with diverse communities and personalities within a coalition.
• Prior experience working on a political campaign is preferred, but not required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is an unpaid internship. We pay generously in:
gratitude; a fun and purposeful work environment; connections with TransForm staff and leaders in the
transportation movement; firsthand exposure to cutting edge policy; and valuable experience as part
of a national political campaign on transportation issues.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email a current resumé and a cover letter describing your interest and
qualifications to shannon.tracey@t4america.org with the subject line “Organizing Intern.” Position is
open until filled, with phone interviews to begin the week of April 12.

Climate Policy and Research Coordinator at Urban Habitat

URBAN HABITAT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Climate Policy and Research Coordinator


Organizational Background and Mission

Founded in 1989, Urban Habitat (UH) builds power in low-income communities and communities of color by combining policy, advocacy, research, leadership development, and coalition building to advance environmental, economic and social justice in the Bay Area. UH applies a 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.


Position Description
The Climate Policy and Research Coordinator works closely with UH’s Management Team to define and implement a comprehensive policy and research agenda for the organization and its priority campaigns, and works across programs to support strategy development and implementation. Candidate must effectively collaborate with UH staff in a team environment to strengthen and integrate policy analysis and advocacy efforts related to climate justice and the connections to equitable development, transportation, housing, land-use, and health. Candidate must be a strategic thinker and communicator and have the ability to translate complex ideas and research findings into concrete campaign recommendations. Candidate must be able to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including allied organizations, community groups, policy, government, labor, and health organizations. This position reports directly to the Director of Programs.


Essential Duties:

· Policy Research and Analysis: Monitor the political landscape for strategic opportunities to advance UH’s priority campaigns and programs. Research and analyze local, regional, state and, national policies that are relevant to UH’s mission and campaign goals.

· Advocacy and Education: Lead organizational efforts to generate and pass positive policy solutions that build power in low-income communities and communities of color and prevent the passage of harmful policies. Play a lead role in the creation and advancement of UH’s short and long-term policy agenda, and help increase the capacity of UH and our partners to effectively navigate and impact the policy-making arena. Educate and mobilize policy-makers, community and labor allies, and other key stakeholders around UH’s policy agenda.

· Program Planning and Implementation:

Climate Justice: Lead UH’s efforts to define and move UH’s climate justice policy agenda, including local, regional, and state campaigns related to the implementation of AB 32, SB 375, and CEQA. Identify and develop concrete policy solutions that benefit the region’s low-income communities and communities of color. Support UH’s efforts to increase coordination and communication among equity organizations across California to define and win clear transportation and land-use equity outcomes within key statewide climate change policies. Support UH’s participation on regional and statewide coalitions including the Great Communities Collaborative and ClimatePlan.

Land Use: Lead UH’s efforts to develop strategies and policies that win concrete land-use and climate justice outcomes within the Regional Transportation Plan and the Sustainable Communities Strategy, and priority state policies. Coordinate closely with UH’s Transportation Program.

SEC: Support UH’s efforts through the Bay Area Social Equity Caucus and the Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute to educate and mobilize members on key policy issues including climate change, land-use, housing, and jobs.
REDI: Support UH’s Richmond Equitable Development Initiative on priority policy efforts related to climate justice, affordable housing, equitable land-use, and green economic development. Work with the REDI Coordinator to build REDI’s capacity to engage on local issues related to climate and energy.

Other Priorities: Support UH’s tax and fiscal policy reform efforts, including UH’s work with the statewide coalition, the California Alliance.
· Research and Writing: Strengthen UH’s regional equity analysis and framework on priority issues including climate justice, transportation and housing, equitable development, health, and tax and fiscal policy reform. Translate complex data and policy information into accessible written formats that can be used to educate and engage a wide range of UH partners including community-based organizations and elected officials. Lead UH’s efforts to produce original reports and analysis that contribute to the environmental justice movement. Provide data, analysis and articles for UH’s web-site, RPE journal, and other UH publications.

· Development and Communications: Provide regular updates and other written materials to the Director of Development and Planning, Board of Directors, and Media and Communications Associate in order to support UH’s fundraising efforts, media strategy, and web-site outreach. Participate in fundraising cultivation meetings and/or provide talking points on UH’s policy goals. Represent UH at conferences, community events, workshops, and other public/media engagements.

Job Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in urban planning, environmental sciences, economics, public policy, or equivalent experience such as policy director for labor or advocacy organization.

· Knowledge and experience working on land-use planning policies and programs (for example inclusionary zoning implementation, analysis of planned land use alternatives, EIR and CEQA review ) and climate change policies and programs (for example, development of climate change actions plans)

· Hands-on experience with policy-making, advocacy, implementation, and evaluation at varying levels of government (for example, local, regional, state, and national).

· Capacity to utilize a wide array of research methods, including but not limited to: Internet searches, public information requests, government reports, telephone inquiries and key informant interviews.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate policy analysis and research results, including development of conclusions and persuasive arguments for individuals outside the organization, as appropriate.

· Demonstrated experience developing and leading policy campaigns and/or programs focused on environmental, social, and/or economic justice.

· Strong commitment to issues of environmental, social and economic justice.

· High level of proven leadership and ability to manage complex tasks in a timely and professional manner.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment.

Salary Range: Commensurate with 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: ClimatePolicy@ urbanhabitat. org. Urban Habitat is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


Thank you,

UH Staff

www.urbanhabitat. org

Human Impact Partners Research Associate Job

Human Impact Partners Research Associate Job


Human Impact Partners (HIP) Research Associate to work on Health Impact Assessment (HIA)



Human Impact Partners’ vision is a world where:

•health is understood broadly as complete physical, mental and social well-being;
•health is a primary consideration in public and corporate decision making;
•health inequities due to race, class, place, or other attributes do not exist;
•the health of all communities improves;
•all people have the information, tools and power needed to influence decisions that affect their health; and
•health is a holistic framework that brings diverse people and organizations to work together.
HIP believes that health should be considered in all decision making. We raise awareness of and collaboratively use innovative data, processes and tools that evaluate health impacts and inequities in order to transform the policies, institutions and places people need to live healthy lives. Through training and mentorship we also build the capacity of impacted communities and their advocates, workers, public agencies, and elected officials to conduct health-based analyses and use them to take action.

Human Impact Partners’ current staff of six conducts Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in the context of land use development, and transportation, incarceration and employment policy. We are expanding into other policy areas as well. Through training and mentoring, we also build the capacity of others to conduct HIA. We are looking to build a diverse staff as we grow. For more details about HIP and about HIA, please visit our webpage at www.humanimpact. org.

Examples of past and current projects:

•West Oakland Housing, Industrial Lands & Port
•Humboldt County General Plan Update
•South Central Los Angeles Redevelopment
•I-710 Freeway Expansion
•Port Container Fee legislation
•Paid Sick Days Legislation in California, at the Federal level, and in other jurisdictions


Human Impact Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Position

The Research Associate will participate in conducting HIAs on a range of policies, plans and projects in collaboration with other HIP staff, community groups, public health agencies and other stakeholders. The primary function of the Research Associate is to support the analysis and reporting phases of HIA, including:

•Conducting literature reviews;
•Evaluating the distribution of social, economic, and environmental conditions at the local level;
•Using quantitative methods to predict how changes in social, economic, and environmental conditions may impact specific health outcomes;
•Using epidemiological methods and research to evaluate the impact of public policies, programs, and projects on health;
•Developing research plans, preparing statistics and analyzing data using STATA, SPSS or SAS;
•Publishing and disseminating findings including report and manuscript preparation and presentation; and
•Communicating to stakeholders and decision-makers about the importance of considering health in land use planning and policy-making.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a very rapidly growing field, and will require a range of demonstrated skills and abilities, including:

•understanding and applying the public health literature, epidemiological studies, and quantitative models used to predict impacts;
•conducting creative research;
•working with a range of stakeholders including community residents, organizers and advocates, public health and other government agencies, elected officials, academic researchers;
•experience in quantitative economic, transportation, housing, and policy analysis skills preferred;
•writing reports;
•carrying out and coordinating projects with others at HIP.

Salary: negotiable, based on experience
Start date: May/June 2010

The position is full time, but may start on a contract basis and then move to employment with benefits.

Qualifications

•Completion of a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in epidemiology or statistics, or other field with strong analytical methods;
•At least 2 years of relevant job experience;
•Strong quantitative analysis skills and experience with statistical analyses;
•Experience in quantitative economic, transportation, housing, and policy analysis skills preferred;
•Strong research and writing skills;
•Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
•Good interpersonal qualities.

In addition to English language fluency, mastery of an additional language is highly desirable.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume including three references and a brief writing sample including examples of quantitative analyses by Friday, April 16, 2010 to hr@humanimpact. org.

Transportation Justice Organizing Project Seeking Lead Organizer

Transportation Justice Organizing Project Seeking Lead Organizer

Transit Justice Organizing Project (TJOP) Lead Organizer: Each year
decision makers on the local, regional, state and national level make
decisions around public transit that short change low- and moderate-
income families in Oakland. Most of the funding goes towards
transportation projects that benefit those with the highest incomes,
while low-income families that rely on the bus system to get to work, to
school, to the doctor or grocery store, continue to suffer from
inadequate public transit and have to wait too long for over-crowded
buses. The goal of the TJOP is to bring together the people most
affected by this
transit injustice and to make concrete changes in Oakland and the East
Bay's public transit system.

Through a joint project between Urban Habitat, BOSS, Public Advocates
and ACCE, the TJOP Lead Organizer will create a new organizing model to
address transit inequity win regional reform.

For more information on a similar project please visit:
http://www.thestrategycenter.org/project/bus-riders-union

Training Provided but seeking the following:

* Demonstrated commitment to a grassroots movement for social,
environmental and economic justice.
* Fluency in both English and Spanish, and/or Cantonese is strongly
preferred.
* Responsible, creative and reliable.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability
to work with a diverse group of people.
* Proficiency in word processing applications, email and basic
computer skills.
* Varied work schedule including mornings, evenings and Saturdays as
necessary to reach the base.
* Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

Positions are salaried and increase based on experience and
responsibility with a full benefits package.

TO APPLY: If you are interested please send an email and resume today
to recruit@calorganize.org answering the following questions and based
on the type of job you are applying to:

1. Why do you want to be a community organizer?
2. What are the most important issues affecting low income
communities in California and what you think the solutions are?
3. What is any relevant experience related to outreach, organizing,
developing people as leaders or issue based research?



Contact Information -Will DOminie
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
phone: (510) 839-9510
will(at)urbanhabitat.org

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO) Seeks New Board Members

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO) Seeks New Board Members

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO), founded in 2006, is an people-powered organization dedicated to improving neighborhood livability, vitality, and sustainability by making Oakland a better place to walk and bicycle. We engage residents, workers, business owners, and commuters in education and advocacy for improving Oakland’s pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure.

WOBO is seeking new board members to join our Board of Directors. Board members are actively involved in WOBO's day-to-day operations and efforts. In particular, we're eager for applicants with the following skills:


•Non-profit administration, including HR and accounting

•Financial oversight and planning

•Fundraising
Experience with walking and biking issues, and/or successful advocacy within the City of Oakland a plus. People of color and residents of Oakland's Districts 4, 5, and 6 are encouraged to apply.

Find out what WOBO Board members do by reading the Board job description. To apply, send a statement of interest and a resume to carli@walkoaklandbi keoakland. org.

Learn more about Walk Oakland Bike Oakland by visiting www.walkoaklandbike oakland.org

Foreclosure Clinic Coordinator (Part-Time / Temporary) at Causa Justa :: Just Cause Job Opening

Causa Justa :: Just Cause Job Opening

Foreclosure Clinic Coordinator (Part-Time / Temporary)

Causa Justa :: Just Cause is a grassroots housing and immigrant
justice organization with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. We are
looking for a part time person to coordinate our Foreclosure
Prevention clinic that serves homeowners facing foreclosures in
Oakland. This is a 20-hour per week position that begins immediately
upon hiring. The position will last for two months from the start
date, with the possibility of extending to three months.

Job responsibilities include:

- Promote the clinic services with local organizations and community
residents

- Schedule counseling appointments and maintain a clinic calendar

- Meet with individual homeowners to review their cases and provide
support and advocacy to help them fight their foreclosures

- Work with homeowners to support home defense actions and mobilizations

- Recruit homeowners who come to the clinic to become CJJC members

- Recruit law students and lawyers to provide legal advice to
homeowners when needed

- Supervise a Spanish language interpreter who will interpret for
monolingual Spanish speaking homeowners

- Coordinate volunteers

- Track and document all aspects of the clinic's work

- Complete monthly clinic reports

- Support Oakland housing campaign work as needed

- Report to the Lead Housing Organizer

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following skills and expertise:

- Commitment to social and housing justice

- Previous experience doing homeowner counseling or some type of
service provision work

- Knowledge of the foreclosure crisis and its impact on Oakland

- Detail orientated

- Strong personal organization skills

- Experienced with computers - including familiarity with Word, Excel
and Google calendar

- Bilingual - Spanish / English

- Has a working car with valid drivers' license

Training will be provided upon hiring and the person must make a
two-month commitment. Compensation will be based on an $18,500 annual
salary. Please send a resume, including two references to
dawn@cjjc.org.

This position will be based in CJJC's East Oakland office at 9124
International Blvd. Oakland, California 94603.

Position: Preschool Teacher, Alternatives in Action

Position: Preschool Teacher
Salary Range: $30,000 to 36,000 plus excellent benefits, vacation and generous paid holidays
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend meetings and events. Start date: August 1, 2010.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Alternatives in Action (AIA) is committed to building opportunities for youth with leadership potential to take charge of their life and make positive changes in their communities. In 2001, youth and adults partnered to create HOME Sweet HOME Preschool.

HOME Sweet HOME is an innovative developmental preschool program that incorporates the Reggio Emilia Approach, and is a practicum site for high school students studying early childhood development and psychology. HOME Sweet HOME serves approximately thirty 2-5 year old children.

Major Responsibilities:
Co-Teacher in Pre-School Classroom
1. Work closely with Lead Teacher to develop curriculum, daily lesson plans, and project-based activities in-line with Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy of HSH
2. Prepare and maintain a vibrant, safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment for 2-6 year olds.
3. Communicate generously to parents about children’s development at HSH. Prepare and lead a portion of parent-teacher conferences two times per year.
4. Prepare and implement weekly learning goals for children
5. Assist in documentation child observations.
5. Work closely with other program teachers and director to maintain all licensing requirements in the program.
6. Implement a high quality children’s program utilizing best practices of the field.
7. Mentoring youth working in the classroom.

Qualifications:
*12 ECE Units in required subject areas (Child/Human Growth and Dev., Child Family and Community, Program/Curriculum).
*5+ years of full time experience with preschool children (these years must be able to be documented for credentialing purposes)
*Must have current or willing to complete Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Training
*Creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented
*Flexible, good-humored, comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with emergent curriculum: knowledge of Reggio Emilia preferred
* Experience working with children a mixed-age classroom
*Computer savvy (specifically Microsoft Office)
*Experience working in a youth program and/or an understanding of adolescent development is preferred

Please e-mail (preferred), fax or mail resume and cover letter to:
Lucy Lujano
llujano@alternativesinaction.org
1900 Third Street
Alameda, CA 94501
Fax: 510-748-4326

***No phone calls/drop-ins please.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Alternatives in Action/Home Sweet Home DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE IN ANY PROGRAM, ACTIVITY OR IN EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF AGE, CREED, SEX, RACE, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, MARITAL OR VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR RELIGION.

The Early Childhood Program Director at Alternatives in Action,

Early Childhood Program Director at Alternatives in Action,
Alameda.

They are looking to fill the position quickly, send your
application to: dshapiro@alternativ esinaction. org


POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Early Childhood Program Director will be responsible for the
day-to-day operations, staff and budget management and program quality
for a licensed pre-school and a child development learning laboratory
for high school students interested in gaining exposure to early
childhood development. Our pre-school is a full day, fully licensed
Reggio Emilia-inspired program. High school students participate in
child development courses and hands-on activities in the on-site
preschool. Preschool staff members are active trainers, supervisors
and mentors for 15-20 youth who participate in the program throughout
the day.

General Areas of Responsibility for this Position:

Preschool Administration: Recruitment/ marketing, customer service,
scheduling, fiscal management, children files/records, Child Care
Licensing regulations, safety, risk management

Program Development/ Quality: Develop program goals inline with overall
organization goals and strategic plan in collaboration with preschool
and leadership team, Oversee curriculum development (youth and
children), lesson planning (youth and children), parent/teacher
communication, parent-teacher conferences, environment, Meets
recruitment goals (children and youth)

Parent Relations: Encourages, promotes and develops
programmatic/ curriculum/ project opportunities for parents to fully
participate in their children’s educational process, Promotes and
maintains positive community among parents, Organizes and leads a
number of workshops and events with youth, staff and parents,

Staff Development: Facilitates the implementation of the Reggio Emilia
approach, setting and modeling high quality program expectations,
provides coaching and direct feedback, Interviews, hires, trains,
supervises, and evaluates staff

Organization Leadership: represents the values and mission of the
organization internally and externally, active member of the
leadership team, supports all program activities, able to make sound,
positive decisions for the organization

Experience/Educatio n Required (these should be directly addressed in
your cover letter)
 Meet all Child Care Licensing Director Requirements
 Experience or education with Reggio Emilia or Emergent Curriculum philosophy
 Experience with youth development
 Experience leading parent engagement activities
 At least 5 years recent experience with young children, 2-6 years old
 Experience in a leadership role
 Experience in program development

Experience/Educatio n Preferred
 Experience with a multi-age classroom (2-6 year olds)
 Experience successfully leading a small preschool program
 Experience in transitional kindergarten program models
 Experience in a Reggio Emilia-inspired program
 Experience with youth development in early childhood education

Other Requirements/ Skills:
 Computer Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and ability to learn
additional programs as needed
 Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
 Sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of parents, youth and staff
 Ability to manage and coach a group of teaching professionals
 High level of organization and ability to multi-task
 Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
 Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively as needed
 Ability to establish relationships with parents, staff, children,
board members, volunteers, community, donors, funders and governmental
constituencies
 Ability to work in a youth friendly, collaborative, student centered
environment.
 Ability to use authority, set boundaries, and hold high standards
with youth and adults
 Ability to give and receive direct and honest feedback
 Commitment to providing high quality programming for youth, parents
and children
 Knowledge and experience of youth development principles
 Strong project management skills
 Knowledge and experience in community building
 Ability to lift at least 20 pounds
 Drivers license and consistent transportation

Excellent candidates will be able to address all required (and any
preferred) education and experience in their cover letter. In
addition, an excellent candidate will be able to highlight at least 5
of the skills above that they excel in and be able to give examples of
how they have used these skills in their experience.

Causa Justa :: Just Cause Job Announcement, Housing Organizer, San Francisco

Causa Justa :: Just CauseJob Announcement



Housing Organizer
San Francisco


Causa Justa :: Just Cause is a grassroots housing and immigrant justice organization with offices in San Francisco and Oakland. In 2010, CJJC emerged as the strategic collaboration of two powerful organizations: St. Peter’s Housing Committee and Just Cause Oakland. These two organizations represent more than 30 years combined experience working toward housing and racial justice for African Americans and Latinos in the Bay Area. We are hiring for a Housing Organizer in San Francisco to work with our Spanish-Speaking membership on tenants’ rights and other housing related campaigns.


Job responsibilities include:

•Develop and carry out housing campaign plan
•Communicate with organization as a whole about campaign work (i.e. monthly staff reports)
•Maintain documentation and tracking of all aspects of the campaign work, including keeping an effective filing system, writing reports and completing evaluations
•Coordinate and staff member campaign committee
•Recruit, retain and develop members in campaign committee
•Provide support to members to carry out campaign activities
•Mobilize members to campaign events and actions
•Assist with coordination and staffing of Steering Committee meetings
•Represent organization in tenant rights coalitions or alliances in SF
•Provide 1-day (or equivalent number) of tenant rights counseling, especially for SRO tenants (maintain and provide necessary follow-up with cases) •Represent, advocate for, and/or translate for tenants at the San Francisco Rent Board, Small Claims Court, and Settlement Conferences, as appropriate •Complete intake and update case information on tenant counseling database

Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following skills and expertise:
• Commitment to social, racial and economic justice

• Two years previous experience in community, labor or other organizing work

• Knowledge of the housing crisis and its impact on low-income communities

• Detail orientated

• Strong personal organization skills

• Experienced with computers - including familiarity with Word, Excel and Google calendar

• Bilingual - Spanish / English (Ability to speak Spanish is required)



Position is full-time with some evenings and weekends. Salary is 37k-39k DOE, plus health, dental, and vision benefits. Deadline for resumes: April 15th. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send resume and cover letter to: adam@cjjc.org





Adam Gold

Finance and Operations Director

Causa Justa :: Just Cause

the union of St. Peter's Housing Committee and Just Cause Oakland

Unity is Strength! La Union Hace La Fuerza!




510-763-5877 x301

For more information, check out our new website: www.cjjc.org

Campaign Staff Positions with Puget Sound Sage

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Campaign Staff Positions with Puget Sound Sage


Puget Sound Sage is a regional alliance of labor, community, and faith organizations, dedicated to building a powerful movement for economic justice. We use research, policy advocacy, community organizing and coalition-building to make the regional economy work for working people. Sage is a member of the national Partnership for Working Families, a network of economic justice organizations working to transform the nation’s urban agenda.

Sage is seeking 1-2 talented people in 2010 to join our dedicated team. We seek people with a strong and demonstrated commitment to economic, racial and environmental justice work, and three to ten years of experience in non-profit advocacy or union work. Roles needed on staff include research/policy analysis and organizing/politica l work, ranging from campaign support to campaign direction.

Sage’s current campaigns include Clean and Safe Ports, Green Jobs, and Transit and TOD Justice. See attached summary of campaigns or Sage’s website, www.pugetsoundsage. org, for more details.

Research/Policy Analysis Focus

· Provide research support for Sage’s campaigns for worker rights and environmental justice.

· Methods include investigative research, policy analysis, spreadsheet analysis, interviews and surveys. Work products include reports, policy briefs, testimony, presentations and memos.

· Provide research for and help craft policy solutions in all issue areas.

· Candidates for research/policy work should have a minimum three years relevant experience; comparable experience considered, such as journalism or legal. Must have strong investigative research, writing and communication skills and basic quantitative skills (experience with MS Excel).

· Masters in public policy, urban planning, health or similar preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.


Organizing/Politica l Focus
· Organize and support coalition members, including labor, community, environmental, immigrant and faith organizations, to participate in Sage’s grassroots campaigns.

· Organize and support Sage’s issue campaign efforts, including planning, strategy, communications, recruitment/ leadership development, community organizing, policy advocacy, staff training and supervision, public events and actions.

· Candidates for Organizing/Advocacy work should have a minimum three years relevant experience. Candidate must have strong demonstrable written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree required, urban planning, social science or similar degree preferred.


Candidates must be willing to work long and irregular hours as required by campaign needs.

The position(s) is open until filled and starts immediately. Sage offers a competitive salary, depending on experience. Excellent benefits package, including employer paid health, dental and vision insurance, retirement and paid time off. Email cover letter and resume to: David West at dwest[at]pugetsound sage.org, or mail to:

Puget Sound Sage, Attn: Search Committee

1032 S. Jackson St. #203

Seattle , WA 98104 .


Puget Sound Sage – Current Work 2010


Green Jobs - Sage is working to create “pathways out of poverty” in the emerging green economy. Our vision is to create thousands of quality jobs in the region that provide career opportunities for low-income people of color, with an emphasis on careers starting in residential weatherization. Our partners include community groups engaging youth and communities of color in the emerging green economy, labor organizations training the new weatherization workforce and environmental groups fighting to expand energy efficiency investment. Our coalition continues to grow and recently, Sage negotiated a pioneering agreement with the City of Seattle to reserve three-quarters of new jobs created by the City’s weatherization program to graduates of training programs serving low-income residents. We are working to expand the green jobs pipeline model to other weatherization programs in Seattle and in the region the coming year.


Campaign for Clean and Safe Ports

Puget Sound Sage is a key member of the Coalition for Clean & Safe Ports, an alliance of environmental, labor, faith, and community organizations that promotes sustainable economic development at American ports. In Seattle , the CCSP works to fix the broken port trucking system, which currently consists of some 1,500 old, rundown diesel trucks moving thousands of cargo containers from the Port of Seattle ’s docks to regional warehouses and rail yards every day, spewing pollution into neighborhoods, schools and offices. The port trucking industry falls short both in terms of workers’ rights, with poor working conditions and low wages, and public health—diesel pollution at ports is associated with high rates of cancer and asthma. Further, port truck drivers are exposed to toxic diesel emissions as their trucks idle while they wait for their next load.


Related to Sage’s campaign to achieve reform at the Port of Seattle , Sage is part of a national campaign to pass federal legislation granting ports the authority to regulate Port trucking through safety, environmental and employment standards.


Transit and TOD Equity

Sage recently began an effort to address transit equity issues in the Seattle area. Transit equity issues include access to transit, access to transit construction, operation and maintenance jobs, and equity impacts of transit-oriented development (TOD) on affordable housing and permanent job quality. In Seattle, transit equity issues include recent transit service re-alignments in southeast Seattle, possible reductions in bus service in south Seattle as new streetcars go into service around downtown Seattle, regional transit funding distribution formulas, impacts of further projected federal cuts in transit funding, impacts of TOD on affordable housing in Rainier Valley, access to transit construction, operation and maintenance jobs in both current and proposed light rail operations, and permanent job quality in new development near existing and planned light rail/streetcar operations. Pending national transit reauthorization legislation will have impacts on regional transit equity issues.


In all issue areas, Sage is developing Civic Leadership Institutes to train community and labor activists on public policy issues, power analysis, and skills development.




Sage is an affirmative action employer, and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination.

Intertribal Friendship House, Native Gardening Project Coordinator

Intertribal Friendship House
523 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94606

Job Description

Native Gardening Project Coordinator

PT: 12 to 15 hours per week
Time line: April 1, 20010– November 30, 2010
Salary: $15.00 per hour

The Intertribal Friendship House has been promoting traditional cultures and food economies in several ways that address the challenge of building an urban and intertribal community by promoting intertribal exchanges of traditional food cultivation and preparation. Our programs restore traditional food practices as a means to reconnect urban Natives with their culture, particularly for second or third generation relocation families. Our programs are based on the principle that Native science and traditional farming methods are inextricably linked to our culture and spirituality. We believe that, by doing something as simple as planting and harvesting, we are learning the history of our ancestors and passing it on to our children. Through our programs, we are reclaiming things as simple as growing organic or eating healthy as central to our traditional ways by raising questions of sustainability and honoring mother earth.

Job Responsibilities:
• Develop curriculum and community outreach (designing flyers, newsletter articles, etc.)
• Supervise community volunteers
• Demonstrate and train the IFH Native community and youth in a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture based upon Native community ethics and traditions
• Educate the Native community on traditional seed saving and the GE, GMO threat to our traditional seed heritage.
• Implement a weekly intergenerational gardening activity for Native families
• Gardening activities one Saturday a month with the Native Parent Circle and their children
• Provide gardening activities to Native youth in the IFH Summer Youth Day Camp
• Maintain garden and equipment: and purchasing supplies as needed
• Responsibilities include data collection and evaluation
• Participate in collaborative planning meetings
• Final report narrative

Required
• Previous horticulture experience
• Drivers’ license and car
• Clean driving record
• Familiar with the Native American community

• If interested in applying, please submit resume and cover letter to info@ifhurbanrez.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, Garden Director (part-time)

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Job Description

Garden Director (part-time)
The Garden Director is responsible for the garden program of The Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point, located at The Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club. This includes developing lesson plans, teaching youth ages 6-18, and supervising volunteers and Teen Staff in the day to day operation and maintenance of an interactive teaching garden. He/she is also responsible for being a healthy role-model for Club members and staff. This is a part-time position. The hours for this position are approximately 11 – 7:30pm, Tues, Wed, and Thurs and may include occasional Saturdays.

The goal of the program is to involve Club members and their families in all aspects of tending the garden – along with preparing, serving, and eating the food – as a way to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and develop lifelong healthy eating habits.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
· Experience working with underserved youth
· Organic gardening experience that would enable the planning, planting, cultivation, and sustainability of an organic raised bed garden and small greenhouse



SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE PREFERRED

· Experience in curriculum development and lesson planning or the willingness to learn

JOB SEGMENTS:
Teaching
•Design and teach engaging garden classes for 10-15 youth at a time
•Address disruptive behavior and implement BGCSF’s positive discipline approach
•Work with the Club Chef to ensure a comprehensive seed to table education
•Ensure skill development and an understanding of propagation, planting, seasonality, cultivation, and maintenance of the garden
•Collaborate with other department directors (art, education, teen services) to integrate garden education Club-wide
•Establish a youth-run monthly vegetable stand where community members can buy affordable produce
•Manage recycling and composting program

kitchen
•Coordinate snack and summer lunch program with the Club Chef
•Work with Club Chef to ensure healthy food is served at meetings, events, and fundraisers
•Help Club Chef maintain a clean and inspiring space in the teaching kitchen

GARDEN
•Lead and manage propagation, soil fertility, composting, crop rotation, garden planning, pruning, irrigation, pest and disease management
•Manage the garden at a level of production that ensures ample produce to the kitchen
•Maintain garden facilities and equipment, including online watering system




Communication and Outreach
•Recruit an outside youth group to garden at the Club on a consistent basis
•Ensure an engaging and rewarding experience for volunteers
•Work with Citywide Director of Health & Fitness to evaluate program
•Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly Nutrition Committee meetings
•Welcome visitors, give interviews and tours, notify Marketing & PR Manager of media visits
•Stay connected to neighboring school gardens, garden trainings, and urban garden groups.

Supervision and Reporting
· The Garden Director reports to the Citywide Director of Health & Fitness with a dotted line report to the Program Manager

· Annual performance evaluations will assess performance and establish goals


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

· Ability to work with frequent interruption and to simultaneously supervise a variety of tasks

· Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects

· Ability to read small print

· Ability to stand for long periods

· Ability to walk long distances

· Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects, which may approximate 50 pounds

· Ability to work with and in the proximity of, equipment with moving mechanical parts

•Ability to work outdoors and tolerate varying weather conditions
•Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of garden vegetables
•May be required to work around loud noise
Background Check Requirements:
· Possession of a valid California Drivers License and ability to pass a DMV driver check for insurance purposes

· Ability to pass a live scan background check with the DOJ/FBI in order to work with youth

· Ability to pass an education verification check

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer Include salary requirements with your resume and cover letter. Applicants who do not include a salary range will not be considered.
To apply please send / fax a resume and cover letter to:
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Human Resources Department
Email: jobs@kidsclub. org
Fax: 415-445-5463

Program on Health, Equity, and Sustainability Intern Position

Program on Health, Equity, and Sustainability Intern Position


Summary
Support the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Program on Health,
Equity and Sustainability (PHES) in refining measures of a Healthy Economy
and identifying best land use-related practices to promote equitable
socio-economic health and well-being.

Background
The economic crisis has disproportionately impacted communities already
experiencing high rates of health disparities. Although some
redevelopment projects have historically exacerbated segregation,
displacement and health inequalities, economic and land use
decision-making create significant opportunities to address the social
determinants of health through creation of quality jobs, affordable
housing, and equity-oriented strategies to reduce poverty and violence.
Like many metropolitan areas, San Francisco must contend with multiple,
and often competing, interests and needs as it attempts to strike the
right balance among social, economic, and environmental interests. Despite
the complementary goals of urban planning and public health, health
considerations are typically left off of the scales.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) ? Program on Health,
Equity and Sustainability (PHES) (www.sfphes. org) has developed a number
of analytic tools for the evaluation of the potential health impacts of
city planning decisions. This position will work to support one of these
tools, the Healthy Development Measurement Tool (HDMT). Specifically,
the intern would help 1) Identify best practices and evidence-based
interventions that address employment, violence and social cohesion
through land-use decision-making processes; 2) Develop a general framework
for describing dimensions of a Healthy Economy; 3) Support expansion of
the Healthy Economy section of the HDMT; and 4) Support coordination of a
Health Impact Assessment Mini-Course. Depending on interest and capacity,
opportunities exist to support additional projects as well. The intern
would work closely with members of the SFDPH HDMT team and participate in
regular team meetings and discussions.

Internship Duties
We seek an intern to support a number of specific HDMT activities,
including:
§ Identifying land-use related best practices and evidence-based
interventions that promote health and address employment, violence and
social cohesion
§ Identifying appropriate indicators for inclusion in the HDMT
§ Gathering data on those indicators
§ Conducting research on policies/strategies for ?healthy
development?
§ Supporting HDMT/HIA trainings

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or
university; AND
2. One year of verifiable experience in public health, public policy,
economic development, labor organizing, built environment, public housing,
or related community planning and assessment work; AND
3. Experience doing interdisciplinary research and/or practice.

Preferred Qualifications:
§ Strong quantitative skills.
§ Knowledge of Health Impact Assessment and social epidemiology
principles.
§ Knowledge of economic development and/or labor/employment
conditions
§ Ability to function independently.
§ Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with
coworkers, research organizations, community groups, etc.
§ Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing including
proposals and technical reports.

Location: San Francisco Department of Public Health
Environmental Health Section
1390 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Compensation: $16.24 p/hour, 35 hours per week for 10-12 weeks

To apply, please email cover letter and resume by Wednesday, April 29 to:
Megan Gaydos, Program on Health, Equity and Sustainability
San Francisco Department of Public Health
1390 Market Street, Suite 910
San Francisco, CA 94102
megan.gaydos@ sfdph.org
www.sfphes.org

MUA seeks Development Assistant/Grants Manager

MUA seeks Development Assistant/Grants Manager


Mujeres Unidas y Activas
San Francisco and Oakland, California

Job Announcement
Part-time Development Assistant/Grants & Contracts Manager
Position open until filled

Organizational Description

Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is a grassroots Latina immigrant women?s
community organizing and empowerment program composed of a membership of
over 400 Latina immigrant women with offices in San Francisco and
Oakland. MUA was formed in 1990, and is guided by a dual mission of: a)
empowering Latina immigrant women to become strong leaders in their own
lives and in the community, and b) achieving immigrant rights, women?s
rights, and social justice through community organizing campaigns and
other collective actions. MUA offers intensive community organizing and
leadership trainings, mutual support workshops and peer counseling,
workforce development trainings and workers? rights projects, and
community education and organizing campaigns that allow immigrant women?s
voices to be heard on the local, state and national levels. MUA?s is
currently focused on winning better working conditions and stronger labor
protections for household workers, ending domestic violence, and
protecting and advancing immigrant rights. MUA is committed to building
an organization that is led by its membership. Currently, 6 of 12 staff
began as member leaders in MUA.


Employment Opportunity

MUA is seeking a part-time Development Assistant/Grants & Contract Manager
who will administer MUA?s grant calendar, supervise and support program
documentation, draft reports, proposals, and LOIs, research prospective
foundation and government funders, and assist with additional fundraising
projects, such as special events planning and major donor solicitation.
The Development Assistant reports to the Co-Director for Development and
works closely with the Fundraising Team and the entire staff.

Responsibilities

Administer grant/contract calendar ? track proposal and report deadlines,
status, and results
Identify and research prospective sources of foundation and government
support
Develop and prepare grant and contract proposals and reports
Maintain relationships as necessary with staff of funders to facilitate
funding opportunities and address technical issues
Monitor funded grants and assures that all required reports are filed with
funders on time
Supervise, implement, and improve MUA?s documentation and data collection
systems
Work as necessary with MUA program staff or management to define outcomes
and include data related to each grant?s goals and objectives.
Oversee the acknowledgment and recognition of all government and
foundation grants
Update funders on website and in all of the organization? s written
materials
Support planning and implementation of MUA?s 20th anniversary celebration
(October 2010)
Assist with Other Fundraising Work as Needed




Preferred Skills and Qualifications

· Bilingual; excellent written and oral communication in English
and in Spanish
Excellent writing and editing skills
Preferred 2-4 years of grant proposal and report-writing experience and
grants administration experience with excellent track record
Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects concurrently
Knowledge about systems for data collection and report writing
Experience in on-line research of funding sources
· Strong attention to detail and systems oriented
· Self-motivated and self-accountable
· Strong time management skills
· Strong teamwork skills including the ability to solve work
challenges in a relaxed and collegial manner
· Desire to develop in the position and increase responsibilities
· Familiarity with and commitment to immigrant rights and other
social justice issues as well as to the leadership development of
immigrant women

Compensation

Hours: Part-time, 20-30 hours a week, flexible work schedule,
occasional weekends and evenings
Benefits: Excellent benefits (pro-rated)
Salary: Depending on experience
Location: The Development Assistant can work out of either MUA?s
Oakland or San Francisco offices and has the option of splitting time
between the two offices. Some hours can also be worked from home

Application Process

Send resume, cover letter, three references, and demonstration of written
bilingual ability by April 30th to:
Mujeres Unidas y Activas, 3543 18th Street #23, San Francisco, CA 94110,
or by email to andrea@mujeresunida s.net No phone calls please!

This position is open until filled.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas is an equal opportunity employer. People of
color, women, immigrants, youth, gays and lesbians, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply!

Travel scholarships for the US Social Forum

Travel scholarships for the US Social Forum

Travel scholarships are now available through the Common Counsel
Foundation's Grassroots Exchange Fund.
Applications will be accepted through April 30 and applicants will be
notified May 15.
You can find the link to the application at the USSF website:
http://ussf2010. org/scholarships .

For more information, or to contribute to the GXF/USSF Travel Fund,
contact:
Larisa Casillas at Common Counsel Foundation, 510-834-2995 510-834-2995
, ext. 303 or larisa@commoncounse l.org
Mark Randazzo at the Funders Network on Trade & Globalization,
415-577-1177 415-577-1177 , or mark@fntg.org

Build It Green Government Relations Program Manager

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Build It Green Government Relations Program Manager
About the Position

Build It Greens Government Relations Department is one of the three key programs of Build It Green. This Department is responsible for developing and managing relationships with local and state governments in support of their efforts to pass green building ordinances, and other green building initiatives.

Key to this departments work is involvement in policy discussions and developments in green building ordinances that are occurring throughout the state and eventually in the western region and on to the national arena. Some of the work required of this position is: developing model policies and programs that support local government green building policy adoption; researching and publishing white papers and articles related to green building policies; and coordinating quarterly meetings of the Public Agency Councils and Green Affordable Housing Coalition to encourage adoption of Build It Greens programs.

The Government Relations Program Manager is a key member of the senior management team of Build It Green, and as such participates in setting key strategies and decisions for the organization. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working in the policy arena on a local and/or state level, with an aspiration to working on a national level. S/he will be an articulate spokesperson for Build It Green and for the benefits of participation in the green building movement. Comfort, enthusiasm and experience in working with policy-makers, legislators, and key staff in government and regulatory agencies are essential.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in public policy, political science, environmental science or related major from an accredited college or university required; Masters degree in the same areas preferred

5+ years experience in local or state government, public policy, or advocacy with progressively higher levels of responsibility similar to those described for this position

Experience managing a department or team

Experience developing & managing budgets

Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated ability to navigate among divergent political interests and manage relationships with competing political partisans in a professional, ethical, and nonpartisan manner

Excellent communication skills, including ability to effectively articulate & advocate for the environmental, health and economic benefits of Green Building in writing and in public presentations

Excellent planning, prioritizing and organizational skills, with ability to set goals and adjust as needed based on shifting strategic priorities

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and Windows operating systems. Proven commitment to addressing a variety of environmental & public health issues through green building, and an appetite to learn more about the rapidly evolving field

Familiarity with GreenPoint Rated preferred

Compensation

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Build It Green offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with partial employer matching; paid holidays and paid annual leave.

To Apply

To apply for this position, electronically submit an application that includes your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to Jobs@BuildItGreen.org. Please put Job Code Government Relations Program Manager in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be accepted until April 19th, 2010. Applications will be screened for qualifications and experience, and all required application elements. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be offered an interview.

Build It Green is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

No phone calls please.

Archeworks Summer 2010 Internship

Archeworks Summer 2010 Internship

Archeworks is seeking an intern for Summer 2010. The intern will work with the Archeworks Director to generate content for a new publication highlighting alternative urban design and architectural strategies for 21st Century cities. The intern will be responsible for creating graphic diagrams, editing lecture transcripts, soliciting quotes and project documentation, and synthesizing and distilling information from various sources, amongst other tasks. The intern must be motivated, self-sufficient, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has a strong writing background and is currently enrolled in an architecture, landscape architecture, or urban design graduate program or is a recent graduate. Successful candidates will have a keen understanding of urban and environmental issues and a passion for resourceful urban design as a means of enhancing quality of life in the contemporary American City. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is necessary.

The internship will start in early to mid-May and end in early to mid-August. Exact dates to be determined. The intern will be based at the Archeworks studios in Chicago's River North neighborhood, with occasional flexibility to work remotely. Archeworks can provide a modest stipend for this position.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. CST on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Applicants should submit cover letter, resume, two short writing samples, and digital portfolio or work samples to Katie Vail, Archeworks Program Manager: kvail@archeworks.org
Questions can be directed to kvail@archeworks.org. No phone inquiries please.

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