Monday, June 27, 2011

SF Bicycle Coalition Communications Director

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is looking for an experienced, savvy communications professional to advance our work promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. The Communications Director will develop an overall communications strategy to support our efforts as outlined in our Strategic Plan goals while maintaining and strengthening the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition brand. This position is expected to be highly strategic, balancing PR, media and brand management initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience leading successful communications strategies for a variety of dynamic teams.

Job responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive communications plan that proactively advances specific campaign goals and overall organizational goals.
Working with staff to develop and hone messages.
Crafting and executing proactive media outreach across all platforms, including traditional, new media and social media, on issues and programs to advance our goals.
Executing rapid response for breaking news stories.
Managing the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition brand.
Overseeing creation and distribution of the organization’s weekly email bulletin to 22,000 subscribers.
Producing or directing the production of organizational materials, such as the printed newsletter, Annual Report, event invitations, and program fliers.
Overseeing the organization’s website.
Developing and maintaining relationships with bloggers, television bookers, print reporters, columnists and editorial staff.
Organizing compelling news conferences and media events.
Creating and maintaining excellent systems for tracking and reporting media placement and contacts.
Working with SF Bicycle Coalition staff to set communications goals, train in communications skills, and track and report on success.
Working with all parts of the organization, including the Program, Membership and Development teams.

Job Qualifications
The successful candidate will bring the following skills and attributes to the position:
Highly strategic thinker, with a strong self-starter attitude.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including attention to detail.
Strong track record working with new and traditional media.
Experience and competency in brand management.
Conversant and able to edit in Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, and web-based tools.
Ability to work quickly and cooperatively under pressure.
Energetic outlook and commitment to our mission.
Strong track record in project management.
Experience managing others, such as volunteers, interns, and graphic design contractors.
Candidates for this position should have five or more years of relevant professional experience. Experience working in non-English media and overall communications a bonus. The position will report to the SF Bicycle Coalition’s Executive Director and work closely with a talented team of staff, interns, and volunteers.

Salary & Benefits
Salary for this position is commensurate with the successful candidate’s relevant professional experience. We offer a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment for a successful and well-respected nonprofit organization.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a compelling cover letter and resume to Leah Shahum at jobs@sfbike.org. Please include “Communications Director candidate, YOUR NAME” in the subject line, and mention where you saw the job advertised. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Coordinator, Oakland Food Policy Council Oakland, California

The Oakland Food Policy Council (OFPC) is a 21-seat council created to analyze the Oakland food system from production through consumption and waste management, and recommend changes to make the system more equitable and sustainable. The council coordinates between food system sectors; bringing underserved populations to the food policy table and recommending policies for a healthier, more prosperous city.
Historically, no single body existed in Oakland dedicated to addressing the food system in its entirety. A 2006 report commissioned by the Oakland Mayor’s Office of Sustainability recommended the creation of a food policy council. After Oakland City Council provided start-up funding, a broad coalition worked to identify a home for the OFPC, which is now incubated at Food First.

The OFPC Coordinator manages the operation of the OFPC. The OFPC’s work currently centers on advocating for the group’s policy recommendations, summarized in “Transforming the Oakland Food System: A Plan for Action.” In promoting this vision, the OFPC hopes to help build a cohesive movement for food policy transformation in Oakland, and serve as a liaison between different actors in the Oakland food system.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee operational logistics for the Oakland Food Policy Council (OFPC) and provide structure and direction for OFPC members
• Raise funds for the OFPC’s operation
• Manage meeting agendas and deliverables in partnership with work group chairs
• Evaluate the OFPC’s structure, operations, recruitment process, community and member engagement, and policy development process
• Provide program updates to all funders, manage grant requirements, and submit grant reports
• Support primary tasks of work groups; responsibilities include:
-Oversee recruitment and selection of new members in partnership with Outreach and Recruitment work group
-Oversee monitoring and development of food system metrics and production of a food system report card in partnership with OFPC Data Management and Research work group
-Monitor budget and develop fundraising strategies in partnership with OFPC Fundraising and Financing work group
-Manage the work needed to promote and advance the OFPC’s “Plan for Action,” including developing strategies and organizing activities to advance the OFPC’s proposed policies in partnership with all OFPC members
-Act as primary contact in OFPC collaborations with local organizations, governmental agencies, and neighborhood groups to determine the best policies and actions for a fair, sustainable, economically vibrant food system for Oakland
-Oversee the development and delivery of papers and reports for Oakland City Council and others regarding policies and actions to advance the “Plan for Action”
-Manage communications for the OFPC, including updates to the website, facebook, blog, newsletter, and listservs (refer to the OFPC Communications Plan for additional detail)
-Select and supervise interns
-Liaise between host organization and OFPC members
-Serve as a member of the HOPE Collaborative Steering Committee, filling the seat designated for the OFPC

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be familiar with urban food systems, food security, and health and food justice issues. They will possess excellent organizing, advocacy, networking, community relations and writing skills. Leadership, self-motivation and the ability to coordinate work with collaboratives, neighborhood groups, and government officials is a must. Prior work experience will include 5 years minimum:
-Working in Bay Area food systems within the city, county, CBO, or private sector
-Policy analysis, formulation and development
-Community development (in fields such as food, health, youth, housing, etc.)
-Fundraising
-Management
Other desirable qualifications include:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum 3 years experience in advocacy, organizing, and movement-building, through work or volunteer experience
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Excellent interpersonal skills
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Familiarity with or willingness to learn programs and applications such as Google Groups, Google Calendar, SurveyMonkey, and basic web content management and donor development systems.

Hours and Compensation
This will be a 75% FTE position with pro-rated benefits, with the goal of increasing to 100% FTE within a year, contingent on available funds.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
For primary consideration, please send email your resume, cover letter, salary requirements and a writing sample to jobs-ofpc@foodfirst.org by July 15, 2011.

Candidates should ideally be prepared to start work by August 15, 2011.

Food First is an Equal Opportunity employer. Oakland residents are encouraged to apply.

For further background information see the OFPC website at www.oaklandfood.org.

Community Organizer for Pesticide Watch

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay/Central Coast

Start Date: Position open until filled, preferably by Aug 1, 2011

BACKGROUND
Pesticide use is more widespread than any of us would like to think. Pesticides are used not just in agriculture but in our schools, parks, and lawns. They are known to cause a wide variety of health problems in children, farmers, farm workers, and the general public- from cancer, learning disabilities and sterility to birth defects and asthma. Low income and communities of color are especially hard hit by pesticide misuse and food injustice.

Pesticide Watch Education Fund (PWEF) is a cutting-edge, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to community organizing and building power at the local level to turn this toxic tide. We work side-by-side with communities to prevent pesticide exposure, promote local farming and build healthier communities. We provide organizing and strategy assistance to local groups and individuals; serve as a clearinghouse for information on the hazards of pesticides and on their non-toxic alternatives; connect communities with technical experts and local groups in other communities that are working on similar issues. Our sister organization, Pesticide Watch, is a 501 (c)(4) non-profit organization that advocates for local and statewide policy reform on pesticide issues.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The organizer will report to the state director who splits time between Sacramento and San Francisco. Primary responsibilities include:

* Community Organizing. Work with 2-5 of existing community-based groups as well as 5-10 individuals and others interested in starting new community groups to tackle pesticide use,. Help these groups plan and execute winning campaigns. Train community members in volunteer recruitment, leadership development, working with the media, coalition building, campaign planning, and other organizing skills. Work with local groups to research and develop policies and materials necessary for local efforts. Work for justice while taking on some of the largest chemical companies in the world. Work with sustainable agriculture groups and other experts to develop new strategies for communities to make a difference on pesticide issues locally and sound policies that support local, safe, and healthy agriculture.

* Outreach/Public Education. Build relationships with local media and serve as a pesticide expert on related stories.. Build coalitions with environmental, justice, public health and food groups across the Sacramento Region or Monterey Bay that can serve as resources for community groups. Develop fact sheets and reports related to pesticide and healthy food issues.

* Fundraising. Work with the State Director to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, including grants and grassroots fundraising opportunities, major donor development and house parties. Fundraising is a critical component of this job.

LOCATION
Central Coast, CA or San Francisco, CA

QUALIFICATIONS
* At least two years of grassroots organizing or community organizing experience
* Dedication to community-based activism as well as protection of public health and the environment
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
* Spanish-English bilingual required
* Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and pesticide issues preferred
* Fundraising experience preferred
* Personal car ownership preferred

SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary for this position depends on years of relevant experience, education of the applicant and past work experience. A benefits package includes health care coverage, educational loan assistance, a retirement plan, paid vacation and sick days, parental leave, and a dependent care assistance program. Opportunities for advancement, travel, and additional training are available.

APPLICATION
Position is open until filled. Please send a cover letter and resume to:

Paul S. Towers
State Director
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
1107 9th Street, Ste 601
Sacramento, CA 95814
Info@PesticideWatch.org

Membership and Outreach Intern

Part-Time, Unpaid

Walk Oakland, Bike Oakland (WOBO) seeks a dynamic and motivated person who will function as our Membership & Volunteer Intern. The Membership & Volunteer Intern will work alongside the Executive Director and Board of Directors to broaden WOBO’s outreach and visibility, and build our grassroots membership base.

This internship is an opportunity to help strengthen an emerging organization and learn fundraising and core organizing skills. The Membership & Volunteer Intern will have important responsibilities from the beginning of his/her internship, and will support the Executive Director on other tasks as needed.

Responsibilities will include:
Coordinate and fulfill new membership requests and renewals
Manage the WOBO database (Salesforce)
Coordinate development and distribution of WOBO materials and collateral
Maintain the online WOBO event calendar
Coordinate volunteer trainings
Assess and coordinate volunteer needs for WOBO, working with WOBO outreach committee and event coordinators
Develop and coordinate communications calendar for WOBO projects, campaigns and appeals

Requirements
Essential:

Interest in Marketing/Membership/Outreach
Strong track record of coordinating team projects
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Strong multitasking ability
Cheerful, friendly, outgoing, upbeat outlook
Solid MS Word and Excel

Desired:
Web/html experience
Graphics savvy (Adobe Creative Suite)
Advocacy experience
Familiarity with biking and walking in Oakland
Familiarity and experience with Oakland’s diverse neighborhoods and communities
Commitment to building a sustainable and more livable Oakland
Experience with Salesforce or relational databases a plus

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Please send a letter of interest, references and resume to:
info@wobo.org

This is a part-time, unpaid volunteer internship. The intern would work out of our Oakland office space. We are asking for a 6 month minimum commitment, 10-15 hours a week.

Oaklavía Outreach Intern

Part-Time, 4 month position
Living expense stipend of $250/month
Accepting applications until position is filled

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland's signature annual event, Oaklavía (www.oaklavia.org), creates a large, temporary, public space by closing off stretches of city streets to automobile traffic, and opening them to pedestrians, bicyclists, and activities. Over 200 volunteers and 30 community organizations and local businesses supported the 2010 event on June 26, 2010, which included a 2.5 mile closure of Broadway in downtown Oakland.

On Sunday October 2, 2011, WOBO will be joined by Mayor Jean Quan in presenting our 2nd annual Oakland Open Streets Event, Oakalvia, winding through Old Oakland, Downtown, and Uptown. Join our Oaklavía event coordination team and develop critical organizing and planning skills while helping to plan a transformative, community building event in Oakland, CA.

Responsibilities Include:
Recruit and coordinate activities along the event route from dance and exercise classes, to live music, to bike safety classes
Coordinate volunteer recruitment and training
Assist with outreach to local businesses and community groups to encourage them to participate in and promote Oaklavía
Assist with development of branding and communications work for event
Assist with media outreach for event
Assist with management of activities along the route day-of event

Requirements Essential:
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Experience and willingness to work on administrative tasks
Self-motivated individual who takes initiative, manages, and completes multiple projects within deadlines

Requirements Desired
Commitment to building a sustainable and more livable Oakland
Familiarity with event planning
Experience with Salesforce database management
Website content management experience (Wordpress and Drupal platforms)
Graphic design skills

Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply
We are currently accepting applications for this position. Please send a letter of interest, references and resume to:
info@wobo.org

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

ECOLITERACY CONTENT SPECIALIST

SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
ECOLITERACY CONTENT SPECIALIST
SALARY RANGE: Per UESF contract
LENGTH OF SERVICE: 184 Days per year
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
LOCATION: Academics and Professional Development

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Ecoliteracy Content Specialist (ECS) reports to the Supervisor of Mathematics and Science at Academics and Professional Development in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). The ECS supports environmental literacy and outdoor education for Pre-kindergarten through 12th graders through a variety of professional development and community partnership efforts. The ECS collaborates with the SFUSD Director of Sustainability, San Francisco Green Schoolyard Alliance (SFGSA) staff, and external environmental education partners to further environmental education programming in San Francisco public schools.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Works with District curriculum staff and external environmental education partners to align environmental education curriculum and programs with State and District curriculum standards;
• Creates a fully integrated and aligned Ecoliteracy curriculum that is coherent and consistent across all grade levels and schools;
• Plans and facilitates onsite professional development to support the full implementation of the ecoliteracy curriculum;
• Provides information on environmental education opportunities to teachers across the District by maintaining and promoting the SF Ecoliteracy website and conducing other forms of outreach;
• Supports staff at participating schools in closing the achievement gap and accelerating student achievement through the implementation of engaging, high-quality ecoliteracy programming;
• Works with the SFGSA staff, ecoliteracy teacher liaisons, garden coordinators, and school staff to develop support for onsite garden-based education programs;
• Coordinates with Sustainability Director to align efforts with operational sustainability initiatives;
• Completes requirements for various funding sources including program evaluation and reporting;
• Identifies grants and other funding sources to sustain and expand successful ecoliteracy curriculum programs; and
• Performs related duties as assigned.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience in teaching and exploring science and environmental education; planning and facilitating science or related environmental studies professional development activities for teachers; addressing equity issues related to access and achievement; working with underserved student and parent populations; and working successfully with multiple audiences, including administrators, teachers, parents, community members, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and students;

Skill in designing professional development activities in integrated science and environmental studies; conducting meetings and presentations; researching, interpreting, analyzing, reporting, and utilizing data and evaluating processes and resources; operating a computer, and accessing Internet resources;

Knowledge of professional development theory, effective science and environmental studies instructional practices, California Science Standards (K-12), educational issues and trends; and practices and trends related to the integration of technology into instruction;

Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups and coordinate activities; communicate effectively orally and in written form; manage time and tasks; exercise sound judgment; model norms of behavior that reflect high expectations for colleagues, students, and community members; travel to various locations; and work flexible hours;

Physical abilities include standing and sitting for extended periods, talking/hearing, near and far visual acuity, pushing/pulling, lifting, reaching, carrying, and fine manual dexterity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid California Clear Teaching Credential;
• Outstanding and/or Highly Satisfactory Summary Evaluations;
• Five years of demonstrated effectiveness as a science/environmental science classroom teacher;
• Knowledge and use of science/environmental science curriculum, instruction and assessment;
• Strong content knowledge of science and ability to apply it to teaching and learning;
• Experience coaching and modeling science lessons;
• Experience in group facilitation and conducting professional development in science.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Possession of CLAD/BCLAD certification;
• Experience using multimedia for the integration of technology into the classroom;
• Bilingual/biliterate.

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION
• Completed SFUSD application;
• Letter of application;
• Current resume;
• Three (3) current (dated and signed within one year) letters of reference outlining the applicant’s skills and abilities as they relate to the position;
• Copy of valid teaching credential;
• All application materials must be submitted via the SFUSD website.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Manager, Administration & Operations

Applications Due Monday, June 20, 2011

The Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition, a California non-profit established in 2009, seeks an experienced administrator to support its development as it expands Bay-Friendly workshops, tours, trainings and other programs throughout the Bay-Area and beyond. Bay-Friendly programs offer home gardeners, landscape professionals, land developers and managers, and public agencies the tools and skills to create beautiful, healthy, and sustainable landscapes while reducing waste and pollution, conserving natural resources, and protecting the Bay. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated, organized and skilled administrator who would welcome the challenge and responsibility of growing the infrastructure of the Coalition to ensure it can fulfill its mission. The Coalition’s programs are the result of 10 years of program development by StopWaste.org. For more information, see www.BayFriendlyCoalition.org and www.StopWaste.org.

General Administration & Operations: The responsibilities of the Manager, Administration & Operations include:
• Administrative systems: Refine and, where needed, create administrative systems to improve the Coalition’s operations, functionality and program delivery.
• Contract Administration: Administer contracts including documentation, recordkeeping, review of invoices and receipts, and amendments.
• Coalition mail, email and phone: Serve as primary point of contact for the Coalition by picking up, responding to and distributing phone, email and mail correspondence; handle outgoing mail.
• Publications and supplies: Maintain the Coalition’s storage facility and order, prepare and maintain inventory of Coalition publications, training materials, and supplies.
• Web and database management: Maintain online merchant services (currently Go Daddy for website, PayPal, Network for Good, Constant Contact.) Create and update databases of Coalition clients, contacts, members, and other persons of interest. Update and maintain website, including programming, on-line registrations and periodic content updates.
• Coalition meetings: Attend and assist with Board, committee, technical, program and other meetings, as needed. Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, packets and other information in a timely manner.
• Budget and finance: Help manage the budget and process invoices and payments, make bank deposits and, depending on experience, support or execute other budgeting and bookkeeping functions including, reconciliation of bank statements, data entry into QuickBooks, financial reporting, etc.
• Files & Records: Update and maintain the Coalition’s electronic and paper records.
• Membership: Organize and implement on-line and other membership drives; help coordinate bi-monthly newsletter.
• Other administrative tasks as needed to maintain core operations.

Program Administration & Operations: The position also provides support to the Coalition and its contractors for delivery of landscape professional, home gardener and nursery programs throughout the Bay Area. Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and support workshops, trainings, tours, and conferences by attending planning meetings, helping with print and electronic publicity, maintaining on-line calendar and registrations, setting-up meetings, and tracking attendance, certifications, evaluations, and other aspects of program delivery. These responsibilities may require travel throughout the Bay Area and may take place on weekends.
• Prepare and monitor schedules and coordinate with program sponsors, contractors, and enrollees to ensure key funding, registration, advertising and other commitments and deadlines are met.
• In coordination with contractors, purchase and prepare materials for, and assemble and maintain electronic and hard copy supplies of, workshop and training materials.
• Post and maintain program content on website, and maintain databases for tracking program delivery for all Coalition programs, including rated landscape program, qualification of landscape professionals, home gardener workshops, garden tour, nursery partnerships, etc.
• Other tasks as needed to support Coalition programs.Qualifications:
Qualifications must be demonstrated through directly relevant professional experience and training.
• Outstanding administrative skills, as demonstrated by previous administrative experience, preferably in the non-profit sector or in a small or new company.
• Bachelor's degree in business, administration, public policy, environmental management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience.
• Proven track record of improving operations of a growing organization with limited resources.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in organizational development and related program development.
• Ability to use, navigate and administer tools and programs for finance and accounting, website maintenance and development and data management systems.
• Ability to work both very independently and as part of a team for an organization with a virtual office.
• Excellent computer, web and data management skills, and fluency working with a wide array of applications and programs including, but not limited to, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.)

Desirable Experience/Interests:
The ideal candidate also would have experience in, or eagerness to learn, other aspects of non-profit management, operations, fund raising and/or sustainable gardening/landscaping principles to help the Coalition deliver its programs while it grows its funding, operations and contractor staff. The ability to grow with the organization would be considered a plus for any candidate. Examples of additional areas of experience/interest include:
• Improvement of the Coalition's website, including more direct and organized navigation structure and payment processing, and development and maintenance of a robust data management system that can accommodate the future growth of the Coalition and its programs.
• Understanding, passion for and interest in learning more and educating others about sustainable landscaping design, construction and maintenance practices.
• Promotion and outreach for training, conferences, workshops and/or garden tours.
• Experience or interest in fundraising, membership drives, grant writing, etc.

The Manager, Administration & Operations position is a flexible, part-time, (approximately 25 -- 35 hours per week) independent contractor position, with an anticipated hourly pay rate of $25.00 to $40.00. The final determination of hours and pay rate will be made by the Coalition based on Coalition funding and the demonstrated qualifications, experience and pay history of the selected candidate. The selected candidate must show proof of, and maintain minimum levels of $500,000 in general and auto liability insurance. To complete the duties of this position, the successful candidate must provide his/her own automobile, office space, computer, phone and internet access.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Search Committee via email at info@bayfriendlycoalition.org with Manager, Administration & Operations in the subject line. Deadline is Monday June 20th, 2011. Initial interviews will be held on Friday June 24th and/or Monday, June 27th, with a potential follow-up interview on Wednesday, June 29th. Selected candidate should be prepared to begin work as soon as possible in July.

Part-Time Site Visitor

Independent evaluation consulting firm seeks a part-time, contract-based site visitor to conduct site visits and lead quarterly client meetings from September 2011 – June 2012.
Our clients include a variety of public service organizations that serve children and youth, including schools, family resource centers, and children’s policy advocates.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Familiarity with youth development and after-school programs.
• Training or work experience in program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to complete work on time.
• An interest in working in a consulting firm that serves educational, nonprofit, andgovernmental clients.

What the Site Visitor will gain from this position:
• Opportunity to build skills in evaluation design and implementation.
• Increasing responsibility with a demonstrated track record in the position.
• Opportunity to be part of an evaluation practice that is growing every day.

About the position:
• Part-time: Assistant will conduct two to three site visits per week in San Francisco and Oakland. Visits generally take place between 2:30-6:30pm and include approximately one hour of round-trip travel, three hours on site, and one hour to enter findings into a database. Visitor will also participate in bi-monthly team meetings and quarterly meetings with clients.
• Site visitor training will take place August 8-9 in Oakland.
• Contract based: Assistant will be considered an independent contractor and responsible for her/his own insurance and taxes.
• Payment: $150 per completed visit, $30/hour for other tasks.
• Location: As an independent contractor, assistant will work at her/his home or office. Assistant is responsible for her/his own transit to program sites, most of which are not easily accessible by public transportation.

To apply:
• Prepare a cover letter specific to this position. State clearly that you are available for site visits in the afternoon hours throughout the entire contract period.
• Email a cover letter and resume, with candidate’s name in the document title to jobs@publicprofit.net.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Beet Box CSA and Market Ally

Start Date: ASAP
End Date:8/29/2011 or ongoing
Hours Per Week: 15-20 hours
Type: Stipended and unstipended positions available
Days: Must be available Saturday 8-4pm, Mondays, other days are flexible

Description:
This position is geared to support the expansion of a clinic-based farmers market and associated equitable BEET BOX CSA (weekly produce box) in the North Oakland Flats. Applicants will learn about community and clinic-based farmers’ markets, setting up food hubs and creating alternative produce distribution models. Applicants must be self-organized and extremely independent to work in this n on-hierarchal organization. This position has elements of community outreach/organizing, customer service, marketing, and manual labor. More information can be found at www.phatbeetsproduce.org/beet-box

Requirements:
• basic math skills
• ability to work in diverse environment with children and families
• a passion for social change
• ability to lift 25lbs
• outgoing
• self-motivated
• ability to speak to strangers and make “cold calls” to local businesses and organizations
• ability to prepare simple cooking demos
• must be able to ride a bicycle with a provided bike cart or have your own automobile

Responsibilities:
• Help set-up and take down Saturday Farmers’ Market
• Help set up, pack, deliver and take down Beet Box packing area at the market
• Table in-front of a medical clinic on a weekly basis
• Create and implement interactive educational activities to used at the market and in the community
• Table at events, in front of grocery stores, and at other farmers’ markets to promote the BEET BOX equitable CSA.

If you are interested in this position:
Please send your resume to rupani.seema@gmail.com , cc: max@phatbeetsproduce.org. Please include a short letter of interest
and answer the question: “What does food justice mean to you?”

Phat Beets Produce is a food justice collective. The collective was started in the North Oakland Flatland in 2007 as a guerrilla produce stand in a North Oakland park. We now support two certified, clinic based farmers’ markets, two youth-led school farm stands and community nutrition hubs, and a youth market garden in partnership with a local hospital obesity prevention program. As a collective, we strive to connect small farmers and farmers of color to urban communities.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

PUBLIC SERVICE AIDE

CLASS: 9924 TITLE: PUBLIC SERVICE AIDE (mw1)
SALARY: $15.30 Hourly DEADLINE: June 17, 2011 POSTED: May 27, 2011

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Environmental Health Section’s Program on Health Equity and Sustainability is accepting applications for as-needed, non-benefited position(s) in class 9924 Public Service Aide to support the data revision and update of the Healthy Development Measurement Tool (HDMT) which supports health consideration in urban land use policy and planning. Working closely with epidemiologists and the Director of the unit, the Public Service Aide will be responsible for accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing data to revise HDMT community health indicators and development targets. The Public Service Aide will work as a part of an agency team in collaboration with other city agencies and may support team training and evaluation efforts.

SCHEDULE: tbd
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Under the general supervision of a section Epidemiologist, the Aide will perform the following essential job functions: • Contact city agencies and other organizations to obtain updated community health indicator data; • Organize and prepare the health data for conversion into website maps and tables; • Conduct literature reviews and summarize public health and planning literature; • Identify and incorporate data methodology, explanations/limitations, and relevant health literature into the HDMT; • Identify and incorporate relevant Healthy People 2020 goals, city municipal code, and other local, state and national standards into the HDMT; • Provide logistical support for the Health Impact Assessment Practitioner training in July; • Conduct and summarize focus groups and key informant interviews to evaluate the HDMT; • Perform related duties as required.

For more specific information on the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position, please see the official job posting at: http://www.sfdph.org/dph/files/jobs/9924mw1.pdf.

Interested individuals must submit a resume AND City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) employment application to: Megan Wall, 1390 Market Street #910, San Francisco, CA 94102 by June 17, 2011. Email: megan.wall@sfdph.org. No phone calls please. CCSF employment applications may be obtained from DPH Human Resources Services, 101 Grove Street, Room 210; SFGH Human Resource Services, 2789 – 25th Street, 3rd Floor; LHH Human Resource Services, 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard, or from the City website. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation during the interview process may contact the person/department listed.