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The responsibility of the College Adviser is to provide additional support and guidance to high school students with specific attention paid to the juniors and seniors for college preparatory. The College Adviser will have a caseload of students they will be responsible for. The College Adviser will also be responsible for organizing trips to visit colleges and college fairs and will also conduct College Awareness workshops to assist students during lunch and after school. Demonstrated understanding of the college application and financial aid processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience working with high school students, giving presentations and facilitating.
Organized and detail oriented.
Previous experience working with diverse young people.
Master’s degree preferred.

COMPASSION & CHOICES
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant

Compassion & Choices
Compassion & Choices works nationally to improve care and expand choice at the end of life. Compassion & Choices envisions a society where everyone receives state-of-the-art care at the end of life, and a full range of choices for dying in comfort, dignity and control. We engage our mission through three main pillars of service: end-of-life consultation, educational programs, and legislative/legal advocacy.

We are currently recruiting: Accounting Assistant

Summary:
This position is responsible for daily accounting responsibilities under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.

Highlighted Duties & Responsibilities (for full description, see application procedures below)
• Accounts payable
• Coding accounts payable
• Recording deposits
• Making adjustments
• Answering accounting related phone calls
• Generating weekly revenue report for Board of Directors
• Reviewing timesheets and process payroll
• Tracking and coding company credit card charges
• Tracking EE benefits and maintain records

In Senior Accountant’s absence:
• Generates monthly financial statements for Board of Directors, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statement and budget comparisons.
• Completes accounting functions associated with hiring and terminating employees

Accountability:
• Ensures vendor and independent contractor invoices are within agreed dollar range. Investigate high costs.
• Ensures costs are allocated appropriately, according to department and organization budget.

Responsibility:
• Answer phones and attend to vendors.
• Double-check imputed information to ensure accuracy.
• Comply with organizational standards and expectations
• Track and verify department and company expenses
• Ensure accuracy of all work submitted
• Train new hires on timesheet and expense procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• none

Education & Experience Required:
• Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills Required:

Intellectual: Analytical and problem solving skills. Understanding of finance, accounting and legal disciples. Intermediate writing skills.

Interpersonal: Interact with clients, coworkers, board members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Organization: Understands the organization’s financial structure. Should be able to reference different materials in order to answer questions, including budget and expenses issues.

Self Management: knows what needs to be done and complete in timely fashion. Knows when to seek supervisor advice. Ability to meet aggressive deadlines.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Accounting software, Database software, human resources systems, internet software, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.

The position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity and national origin, age, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, HIV status, or religious affiliation.

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), is a private, non-profit national organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality, offers a wide range of educational programs for patients and health care professionals, and provides supportive services to patients and family members.

CCFA seeks a Team Challenge Manager for the Long Island Chapter based in Garden City, NY. This position will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and promoting the Team Challenge endurance half marathon fundraising events in this area with support from local, regional and national staff while recruiting a team of fundraising participants. Additionally, this position works with each individual participant to ensure their fundraising success. Project management and marketing backgrounds are highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop and implement grassroots marketing plan to generate interest in the Team Challenge program
• Implement public relations and media involvement in marketing the Team Challenge program
• Strategize and implement tactics designed to drive up participation, increase fundraising and retain participants in the Team Challenge program
• Recruit and manage volunteers helping to motivate and support them in achieving their fundraising and training goals.
• Coordinate and implement logistics for event weekend and assigned special events
• Provide elements of fundraising materials required for successful implementation of campaign
• Coordinate and implement public awareness of CCFA, Team Challenge and our mission
• Prepare and maintain assigned campaign correspondence records and statistical reports as needed.

I'm delighted with this video, which is an excellent introduction to mission-based organizations in the USA.  I don't know PhilanthropyGuy, who posted it to Youtube, but I gather that he is the founder of Philanthropy Reports.

While I'm at it, I'd like to put in a plug for the V3 Campaign, which is the brainchild of Robert Egger, who is also the founder of the DC Central Kitchen.  The V3 Campaign advocates for political action and a spirit of unity for those of us who work to make the world a better place. Robert recently made a video of his own about the sector, in response to some intemperate remarks about the "lazy idiots" who work in mission-based organizations.  I was glad to see that he made a "G-rated" version as well as the one that extends an intemperate gesture to our sector's critics.

But never mind about intemperate words and gestures for the moment.  I have other concerns as well.

It's really important to educate ourselves and the public about what we do as a sector - and I love the idea of activism and advocacy for the sector as a whole - but I think it's important to understand that is far from an easy task.  The truth is that all nonprofit organizations (and nonprofit professionals) aren't unified, when you start to analyze them at a more granular level than the "Know Your Sector" video.  Even assuming that we all want the world to be a better place, it does not necessarily follow that we share a vision of what a better place would be, or of exactly what we should do to get there.*

I think that before we can get much further in a social media strategy that works for the nonprofit sector as a whole, we need more deliberation and dialogue, so that we (and those we serve) can understand where the fault lines are, and build constructive relationships with colleagues who have different or even conflicting visions.  As I'm continually learning from my esteemed client, the Public Conversations Project, it's possible for those who disagree to co-exist and work together productively.  I'd love to see PCP work with the V3 Campaign on this, and for a social media strategy to flow out of that work.

However, there's an equally interesting path open to mission-based organizations, now that social media have become so inexpensive and ubiquitous.  Let a thousand flowers bloom!  If every mission-based organization created and disseminated its own version of "Know Your Sector," without waiting for consensus with the others, that could result in a rich multiplicity of visions.  It might be confusing at first to the general public, but some kinds of confusion are helpful in the long run.

What we definitely should not do is passively watch others use media channels to characterize us as "lazy idiots," without offering a better vision and more solid facts about who we are.  I congratulate PhilanthropyGuy and Robert Egger for taking action.


*  I'm much obliged to my dear father, who encouraged me to read "A Conflict of Visions" by Thomas Sowell this summer.  Although I don't agree with all of Sowell's conclusions,  I think he is very astute in analyzing how reasonable and benevolent-minded people can radically disagree in their visions.

Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) is a high performing leader in affordable housing. THA provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them become self sufficient, that strengthen communities and that use its public and private resources efficiently and effectively.

THA owns affordable apartments and homes that it rents. Its residential portfolio has approximately 600 public housing units and over 700 mixed finance units that it manages for other owners. It seeks to build and maintain its properties so they are attractive and enjoyable places to live and assets for their neighborhoods. Second, it develops real estate. THA seeks to create and promote communities that are appealing places to live, work, attend school, shop and play.

THA helps people pay their rent for apartments or homes that they lease from private landlords. THA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) serves over 3,500 households. THA also provides or arranges for supportive services. THA wants people to succeed, not only as tenants, but as parents, students and wage earners. In this way, THA wants its housing to be a transforming experience for them.

The Case Worker position at Tacoma Housing Authority has the opportunity to truly make a difference in family’s lives. The primary purpose of the Case Worker position is to provide high quality supportive services to THA customers to help them succeed as tenants and neighbors, parents, students and wage earners who can live without assistance. The responsibilities of this position include specific case management services to families.

Position Description

Work closely with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Field Team and division staff; as well as ACS NHO and ACS CAN staff; to develop advocacy training opportunities for both staff and volunteer audiences. Be able to identify advocacy training needs of these audiences on both skills and issues. Develop and coordinate workshops; modules; e-learning and other delivery tools for trainings. Be able to put forth and implement creative and practical ideas for training program strategies. Strong understanding of training program’s big picture goals and intersection between them and advocacy volunteer structure.

Keen understanding of ACS and ACS CAN culture is critical to ensure trainings are developed and leveraged appropriately to meet the organizations’ needs. Be equally adept at managing senior level advocacy volunteers and staff; as well as coordinating resources throughout the divisions and ACS NHO.

1. Identify volunteer structure training needs related to advocacy; on both issues and skills; plan; develop; and execute American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) training opportunities (including; but not limited to: in-person; online; WebEx) and resources.

2. Work with division staff to identify training needs for division staff and work closely with other parts of ACS CAN and divisions to implement that training.

3. Provide technical direction and day-to-day management of ACS CAN’s annual signature training events: State Lead Ambassador Summit and ACS CAN Leadership Summit & Lobby Day.

4. Manage the implementation; evaluation; and materials of (direct action organizing) DAO training programs in the states and work to market the usefulness of this grassroots training.

5. Understand and be able to coach ACS CAN and division staff on effective training techniques and models.

6. Assist in the marketing of ACS CAN’s suite of advocacy training opportunities to volunteers and the field.

7. Provide technical assistance on ACS CAN-developed trainings and training approaches to division staff.

8. Conduct surveys and assessments on events that lead to best practices for training staff and volunteers.

9. Provide overall management and strategic planning support to Director; Field Advocacy Training.

ISIS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing STIs, including HIV, unplanned pregnancies and unhealthy relationships among youth and young adults. We use new media, mobile and Internet technology to reach large number of youth with prevention messages. Our media-acclaimed projects include inSPOT.org, SexINFO text messaging and the annual Sex::Tech conference in San Francisco.

The ISIS office is small and working relationships are informal. All team members are expected to be self-directed and collaborative. Communication and quality work are highly prized.

ISIS is currently looking for a Director of Marketing and Communications (.6 FTE) to develop, implement, and oversee all marketing and communication efforts across the agency. This position reports is part of a Senior Management team, reporting directly to the Executive Director.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement marketing and communications plan to fulfill the strategic and operational goals of the organization
• Work with Executive Director to determine and manage marketing & communications budget.
• Oversee development and iteration of organizational brand development strategy.
• Research, develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plan for ISIS.
• Communicate organizational mission and goals to funders and partners
• Communicate project-based services and products direct-to-consumer
• Create and produce online and print organizational and project-based marketing materials in collaboration with Design team (audiences: direct-to-consumer, potential clients)
• Supervise Marketing/Communications team, including Social Media Manager, Creative Director and outside contractors
• Supervise Social Media Manager in development of organizational and project-based social media plan and online marketing strategy
• Create and manage Marketing advisory team
• Manage the Organization’s public relations strategy and optimize PR opportunities.
• Implement measures to determine effectiveness of marketing and communications programs and create plans to improve results.
• Participate in Senior Management meetings and coordinate with Department Directors for all ISIS programs and organizational development.
• Other duties as assigned.


Required Experience and Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible marketing and communications experience within the digital media industry. Experience within traditional marketing setting preferred.
• Experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience and comfort with online marketing tools, such as SEO, Google AdWords, direct-response advertising, and CPM strategies.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Comfort with sexual health content and youth audience.
• Ability to set and meet short- and long-term budgets and objectives.
• Strong leadership and consensus-building experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work comfortably with minimal supervision, under tight deadlines.

Please submit your resume and cover letter with compensation requirements to: jobs@isis-inc.org

No phone calls, faxes, or in-person applications please.

ISIS is an equal opportunity employer.

Greater Lynn Senior Services provides a wide range of social services – information, transportation, meals, advocacy, homecare, housing, and more—for one reason: to help those 60 and older in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott live fuller, more independent lives, safely and with dignity.

This position reports to the Older Battered Women’s Program Director and functions as an interagency liaison between GLSS, Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) and
Neighborhood Legal Service (NLS). Responsibilities include providing community outreach, education, support, home visits, casework and group facilitation for women age
50 and over who are, or have been victims of domestic violence. Qualifications: BA Degree in Human Services or related field with a minimum of two years casework
experience. Knowledge of community resources and elder care network, experience with domestic violence and crisis intervention. Previous experience working with elders preferred. Hours: 35 hours per week.

Immediate benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension plan, 11 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, tuition remission, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance. Qualified candidates email/mail/fax letter of interest and resume to: Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc., Human Resources, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901, Fax: 781-586-8582, HR@glss.net

EOE/AA

ISIS is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing STIs, including HIV, unplanned pregnancies and unhealthy relationships among youth and young adults. We use new media, mobile and Internet technology to reach large number of youth with prevention messages. Our media-acclaimed projects include inSPOT.org, SexINFO text messaging and the annual Sex::Tech conference in San Francisco.

The ISIS office is small and working relationships are informal. All team members are expected to be self-directed and collaborative. Communication and quality work are highly prized.

ISIS is currently looking for a Development Director to spearhead development efforts as ISIS grows. A new position in the organization, the Development Director will have the opportunity to imprint on the organization in a significant way. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, and is part of the Senior Management team.

Primary Responsibilities Include:
• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to determine institutional fundraising goals and strategies.
• Develop and execute ISIS' annual fundraising plan.
• Research, identify and iterate a list of potential funding sources.
• Cultivate relationships with Foundation and Corporate executives and program officers
• Plan and oversee special fundraising events
• Develop and track proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising
• Research, prepare and submit well planned grant proposals to a variety of funders.
• Manage detailed and organized records of development activities
• Solicit sponsorship for the annual Sex::Tech Conference to meet or exceed budget
• Develop budgets for all development activities and special events
• Attend community functions and present ISIS in a professional and positive manner
• Work with Senior Management team to coordinate fundraising activities with organizational development and project planning
• Involve the Board of Directors in fundraising activities, including providing training to the Board.
• Supervise production of fundraising reports; analyze results and evaluate effectiveness of fundraising programs.
• Keep current on trends in the fundraising field.
• Bring the values and vision of ISIS into all fundraising and community relations
• Other projects and duties as assigned.


Required Experience and Qualifications Include:
• BA (required), MA (a plus)
• Five plus years in progressively responsible Development positions with non-profit organizations or the equivalent.
• Broad experience in a variety of fundraising techniques and skills including major gifts, special events, foundation and corporate solicitations.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Proven track record in successful grant-writing
• Ability to work comfortably with minimal supervision, under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Comfort with sexual health content and youth audience.
• Familiarity and use of social media with good internet and computer skills
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.

Ten Thousand Villages Employment Opportunity

Ten Thousand Villages
P.O. Box 500, 704 Main Street;
Akron, PA 17501-0500
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Assignment Title: Allocator/ Merchandise Planner
Location: Ten Thousand Villages; Akron, PA
Date Required: 10/1/2010
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field
2. Minimum of 2 years' experience in retail inventory management, purchase planning or supply/demand chain management
3. Excellent analytical and statistical skills with the ability to use and understand quantitative data
4. Ability to draw conclusions from extensive data and present it in an understandable format
5. Excellent retail math skills and understanding of, but not limited to, sales, cost of sales, gross margin, gross margin percentage, turn, and GMROI
6. Must possess solid, practical knowledge of data processing capabilities and procedures including experience with Windows based spreadsheet software and database software
7. Strong communication skills
8. Strong organizational, prioritizing and problem-solving skills
9. Ability to work well within a team environment
10. Interest in and strong support of Ten Thousand Villages mission and goals

Assignment Description:
The Allocator is responsible for preparing pre-distribution plans and for executing the company’s allocation and replenishment strategies, objectives, and initiatives in order to meet sales goals. The Allocator will also research, develop, support and react to the company’s inventory and sales needs. The Allocator will communicate with merchandise planning team and Buyers to coordinate sales and stock projections for new items, identify brand assortment potentials, respond to out of stock issues and promotional stock needs.

All duties should be carried out to contribute to company-wide growth in sales and profits, increased productivity, and increased purchases from artisans while keeping expenses within budget.

Responsible To:
Merchandise Analyst

Working Hours:
Full-time, non-exempt position. Normal hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some overtime may be required.

Duties:

Store Allocation Planning (40%)
• Analyze and plan store level inventory targets, new store allocation and pre-opening stock.
• Maintain model stock plan on a SKU level by creating display minimums and maximums using analysis of sales data (by VM code, department, class and price).
• Assist Merchandise Analyst in creating a plan for seasonal distribution.
• Assist Merchandise Analyst in monitoring store merchandise usage to plan inventory needs.
• Recommend allocation adjustments to manage markdowns and discounted merchandise to maximize sell-through at company stores.
• Collaborate with warehouse to ship the correct amount of merchandise to the correct location to help stores meet sales commitments.
• Advise Merchandise Planning Manager and Merchandise Analyst on product mix, product inventory levels and obsolete inventory at store and in warehouse.

Store Allocation Evaluation and Analysis (25%)
• Execute and review sell-through by department and class on a weekly basis to identify store inventory needs.
• Provide reports on merchandise usage, inventory levels to merchandising and sales departments.
• Analyze the effective shipment and placement of inventory in the store.
• Collaborate with Merchandise Planning Manager to use store analysis to inform replenishment plans.
• Assist in generating, analyzing and interpreting quantitative data from store sales history and warehouse inventory data.
• Assist in analyzing and monitoring individual store performance, return on investment and other key indicators and develop reports to present at workshops and other training venues to feedback.
• Other projects as assigned including cross training on merchandise ordering system.

Replenishment (35%)
• Run weekly store replenishment orders for all company stores. During the holiday season run replenishment orders 3 -4 times per week.
• Assist in writing new store orders.
• Assist in getting information to the sales department and to stores.
• Replenish and manage inventory flow for "Out of the Crate" outlet merchandise.

Location Description:
Ten Thousand Villages offices and warehouses are located in Akron and Brownstown, PA. Both towns are located in Lancaster County. Akron also houses the headquarters of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Bi-National and MCC U.S.

Washington State Smile Partners offers preventive dental care to children and seniors who may otherwise not receive services. We work in schools and preschools in King and Kitsap County and at a senior center on Bainbridge Island. The agency currently employs a program director, program assistant, dental assistant and four contract registered dental hygienists.

The executive director will provide overall agency management and is responsible for strategic planning, financial and human resource management, fundraising and board relations.

The position will be initially funded at 20 hours per week. The office is located in Winslow, Bainbridge Island.

Qualifications:

1. Three years of progressively responsible nonprofit management experience
2. Education and experience in business and financial management
3. Experience in social entrepreneurship or nonprofit work
4. Experience working with a board of directors
5. Strong fundraising experience, including grant writing
6. Strong oral and written communication skills
7. Experience developing collaborative relationships with other organizations
8. Experience using computers for word processing, financial analysis (familiarity with Quickbooks a plus), planning and evaluation

National Awareness Coordinator

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: Shared Hope International is a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in Vancouver, Washington with an office in Arlington, Virginia. Shared Hope International works to combat sex slavery globally and restore the women and children who are victims of sexual slavery. For eleven years, Shared Hope International has partnered with local groups, raising them up through support and management assistance to enable them to perform the critical intervention, rescue and restoration. At the same time, Shared Hope International engages in research, domestic policy initiatives, legislative advocacy and public awareness campaigns across the United States.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Shared Hope International seeks a National Awareness Coordinator that will focus on staging events designed to communicate the realities of the child sex trafficking situation. Initially the events will be centered in the Pacific Northwest; ultimately this position will also coordinate events nationwide. This position requires an individual desiring to be part of a team that sees the connections between programs and policy and works to affect both through action, awareness and communications. The position is in the Vancouver, WA office and maintains regular direct communications with staff in the Arlington, VA office. Shared Hope International is an energetic and dynamic workplace that requires a passionate, dedicated team member with a great sense of humor and the ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities, as well as the ability to prioritize demanding multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. This position is ideal for a confident, independent, self-starter who also has humility, patience, and pride in quality and dedicated performance. This is a full-time position critical in achieving long-term objectives in accomplishing an environment of justice and care for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Serves as team leader to design, coordinate, implement and/or communicate awareness and fundraising initiatives, including start-to-finish project planning, documentation, and reporting under supervision of senior management.
• Works with National Training Bureau Coordinator to create, develop, manage and/or distribute internal and external communications collateral related to training, policy, and program initiatives in coordination with communications and program staff.
• Build systems, cultivate partnerships, increase sponsorships to promote the organization’s mission and long term sustainability.
• Participate in and support the development and management of training material and collateral.
• Manage interns and fellows (on- and off-site) on discrete projects.
• Effectively communicate between offices to ensure team effort on projects.
• Bring creativity and initiative to the organization.
• Comply with internal regulatory procedures and work with administrative management to ensure smooth operations.

Mountain Association for Community Economic Development
Research & Policy Program

MACED Seeks Research & Policy Associate
August 2010

Overview
MACED seeks to hire a research and policy associate to help the organization promote public policy change on issues important to eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia. The position will carry out research, policy analysis, communications, coalition building and advocacy on a range of issues related to sustainable development. Successful applicants will bring experience, education and interest in analyzing public policy; communicating clearly and compellingly about policy issues; and working for positive change in the region.

Background
The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) is a 34 year-old sustainable economic development organization seeking to create economic alternatives that work for people and places in eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia. MACED is a fast-paced, dynamic and growing organization with a 25-person staff that manages $17 million in total assets. The organization’s strategies include: 1) providing financial capital and expertise to individuals, businesses and communities, 2) conducting research and engaging in effective communications to support good public policy, and 3) demonstrating effective community economic development efforts that make a difference. In addition to its research and policy program, MACED’s existing efforts include programs in enterprise development, sustainable forestry and energy efficiency.

Research & Policy Program
MACED’s Research and Policy Program conducts high-quality research on issues important to our region. Our work strengthens the analysis behind MACED’s programs and promotes sustainable economic development policy and practice in Kentucky and Central Appalachia. The Research and Policy Program produces internal and external reports and publications; develops policy and legislative proposals; conducts program-related research and evaluation; communicates about policy issues through media; builds alliances with other groups to work for policy change; and advocates to regional decision makers and public officials.

Our work currently touches on a range of issues, including sustainable forestry, renewable energy/energy efficiency, economic development, workforce development and the state budget and tax system. Current efforts include the following:
• Appalachian Transition Initiative, a new effort promoting conversation and education about the need for regional economic transition and strategies that can start Central Appalachia on that path.
• The Central Appalachian Forestry Alliance, a partnership of organizations working to develop and implement models for sustainable forestry in the region through demonstration initiatives, enterprise development and public policy.
• The Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance, a statewide coalition made up of environmental organizations, low-income housing groups, renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses, economic development and economic justice organizations, and others working to promote job creation, poverty alleviation and environmental protection through state policy supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• The Central Appalachian Network, a partnership of seven community development organizations working to influence federal and other policy around sustainable development in Central Appalachia and promoting models for sustainable agriculture.
• The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, an emerging effort focused on research and advocacy around the state budget, tax system and other economic policy issues.

Position Description
The duties and responsibilities of the research and policy associate include the following areas.

Research and Policy Analysis
• Conduct research and develop expertise on key policy issues, including thorough analysis of data and relevant literature; scanning and tracking developments on those issues; and building relationships with key experts and resources.
• Collect policy models and develop policy and legislative options and proposals that would help MACED meet its goals.
• Track and analyze proposed legislative, policy and budget proposals for their positive and negative impacts and strategic importance.
• Write policy memos, briefs, reports, summaries and other publications.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on policy issues.

Communications
• Create content for various websites, including the Appalachian Transition website/blog and MACED Research & Policy pages.
• Draft communications materials for a general audience including fact sheets, press releases and bill summaries.

Coalition Building and Issue Campaigns
• Participate in building and maintaining issue coalitions and long-term partnerships through relationship-building and constructive participation that moves these collaborations forward.
• Help coalitions develop and implement strategies to influence decision-makers and change policy, including lobbying and media advocacy.

Administration/Team Support
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position: Youth Programs Coordinator

Hours: Full-time, exempt employment. This position involves working some evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Description: The Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for the management of all youth program activities including: recruitment of staff and assistants necessary to operate the programs, recruitment of program participants, developing partnerships, connecting with families, as well as creating reports and documenting program accomplishments.

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director of Education, performs the following:

Programming:
? Provides oversight of the academically-based After School and Summer programs that are aligned with Baltimore City Schools’ guidelines and MBE/MS programming
? Ensures students’ access to appropriate enrichment activities including workshops, technology, art, service-learning, and physical activity
? Supports teaching staff in the planning and coordinating of LINK special events, Family Fun Nights, field trips, and other educational opportunities
? Recruits and provides direct supervision to program teachers, including facilitating training and orientation as well as performance evaluations
? Works with supervisor to determine training needs and opportunities for professional development
? Coordinates and communicates with local elementary and middle school staff on a regular basis
? Engages parents and students in a meaningful way and builds a strong rapport with all VLP families
? Commits to evidence-based, data-driven, and goal-oriented programming
? Actively utilizes the VLP library, its staff, and its services
? Models positive relationships between youth and co-workers
? Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting:
? Documents program outcomes using ETO software
? Completes monthly reports, quarterly reports, and final program reports as required
? Documents student progress using the STAR Reading Assessment and the STAR Math Assessment
? Successfully integrates data collection tools into all programming and events
? Assists in evaluating each program for its effectiveness by providing regular input to aid in its success

Community Outreach:
? Communicates regularly with VLP partner organizations (JHU Office of Financial Aid, TASI, etc.) to effectively implement programs
? Promotes programs throughout the neighborhood and recruits youth at local schools
? Recruits and coordinates individuals and organizations willing to offer programs and services at the VLP related to this position’s programming responsibilities
? Provides a high level of customer service to parents, partners, patrons, and the community-at-large
? Engages in public relations and community outreach to promote the VLP and its programs

Staff Collaborations:
? Works as part of a team to achieve the VLP’s Mission and to integrate the VLP’s Core Principles in all efforts
? Contributes to staffing of major VLP “all staff” events and “LINK Program Staff” events
? Attends VLP staff meetings and meets with supervisor and direct reports regularly and other administrative staff as needed
? Provides written reports on program activities to all staff via email before each staff meeting; addresses email requests and phone messages in a timely manner
? Works with VLP team to plan and implement outreach services and special events as needed

Survivors International provides essential psychological, medical and social services to survivors of torture and gender-based persecution who have fled from around the world and are now living in the San Francisco Bay Area. We aim to support survivors in putting the pieces back to together by providing the support they need to re-establish healthy and productive lives after their experiences of torture and persecution. In addition to our direct services, we also engage in advocacy, training, and community education work. For more information about our organization, see our website at www.survivorsintl.org.

We are currently accepting applications for a part-time (50% FTE) Grants Manager to coordinate and lead the foundation grants/proposals efforts of the organization, based in Downtown San Francisco. Reporting to, and working closely with, the Executive Director, the Grants Manager will be responsible for writing proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects and for submitting timely and accurate reports for all existing grant-funded projects, as well as designing and driving development efforts to meet annual revenue goals to develop the work of Survivors International. Primary emphasis will be on identification of appropriate potential grants, proposal and report writing, managing the grant calendar, and driving the foundation process. The position is supported by the Development and Communications Associate (an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer) and another intern, if needed.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Research new sources of funding (foundations, government, and corporate) and develop strategies for approaching them.
• Write high-quality, accurate letters of intent, proposals, and grant reports to foundations and government funding sources, submitting necessary information by designated deadlines. Work closely with Executive and Associate Directors to prepare required financial information for proposals and reports.
• Maintain both paper and electronic records of all proposals, reporting, responses, etc.
• Develop project-specific budgets for proposals, in partnership with Executive and Associate Directors.
• Establish a structure and system with Executive and Associate Directors for collaborative planning and development of foundation proposals, reports, etc., driving the development process throughout the year to maintain deadlines. Maintain up-to-date calendar of deadlines.
• Design and deliver reports that engage and inform the Board of Directors in the results of development efforts, including pending, projected, and received amounts.
• Maintain up-to-date attachments required for foundation proposal and report writing.
• Provide input and help with other fundraising activities as necessary.
• Co-supervise the Development and Communications Associate.
• Hold weekly meetings with Executive Director and complete annual reviews.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Reports to: Executive Director

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of two years of non-profit grant writing experience, with experience in developing proposals for behavioral health and social services organizations.
• Excellent writing, verbal, analytical, and computer skills. Persuasive writing style, with strong editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills in budgeting and financial analysis.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work independently with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines consistently.
• Familiar with fundraising information sources; prefer established relationships with relevant local foundations.
• Entrepreneurial approach to working in an environment with limited resources and flexibility.
• Motivated, able to take initiative, collaborative, and dependable.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Familiarity with the culture of community-based organizations and with immigrant/refugee/health & human services/mental health organizations preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of Survivors International.

About Earth Day Network:
Earth Day Network (EDN) is a driving force steering environmental awareness around the world. EDN's network reaches over 20,000 organizations in 190 countries, while the domestic program engages 5,000 groups and over 30,000 educators coordinating millions of community development and environmental protection activities throughout the year. Our mission is to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. We pursue our mission through education, politics, events, and consumer activism.

Summary
Earth Day Network seeks a dynamic and energetic individual to handle a range of environmental education activities that advance the mission of Earth Day Network’s Education Department, with particular emphasis on managing the department and its programs. The Education Manager liaises with the Director of Education and other relevant staff in supporting Earth Day Network’s school-based environmental education and green school efforts. EDN’s Education Department and its Green Schools Campaign seek to promote environmental education and the greening of all U.S. schools within a generation. Our focus and ongoing initiatives include:
• Creating and providing access to quality educational resources and materials for use by teachers in educating students and promoting sustainability education in and out of the classroom.
• Building a sustained education, advocacy and media campaign on green schools and environmental education to provide communication and resources to teachers, students, and their schools on how to green one’s school.
• Building and maintaining a digital and online presence, including creation of online and web-based education materials, creating and updating webpage content, building digital media and online networks, and assisting in the collection and adaptation of lesson plans from granted teachers and Educators’ Network members.
• Communicating with and expanding EDN’s Educators’ Network through electronic and physical outreach and communication.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with local and national organizations, schools, teachers, students and other educational and environmental partners.
• Supporting EDN’s Educators’ Network through programs and projects in support of school greening, civics education and environmental education. For example, EDN’s National Civic Education Project (NCEP), engages urban teachers and their students in civic-minded lessons in environmentally degraded areas, culminating in a civic action for overall community improvement.
• Collaborate with Education Department and other staff to manage incoming requests for curriculum creation, media relations, book/article contributions, etc. as needed.
• Assisting in the implementation of multiple school greening demonstration projects nationwide.
• Working to create and pass national, state, and local public policies to provide funding mechanisms for green schools and environmental education.

The Education Manager will be heavily involved in several of these initiatives, likely to include travel to events or projects throughout the year and especially on or around Earth Day.

Greater Lynn Senior Services provides a wide range of social services ¡V information, transportation, meals, advocacy, homecare, housing, and more¡Xfor one reason: to help those 60 and older in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott live fuller, more independent lives, safely and with dignity.

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a senior?
Do you have 10 hours a week or more to:

„« Shop with or for a senior,
„« Provide a friendly visit,
„« Escort a senior to an appointment

We are a non-profit agency looking for mature, compassionate people to provide Companion services in your community. Must be 25 years of age or older in order to drive clients in your car. Punctuality, dependability, reliable transportation and verifiable references are essential. Companions earn $9.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Daytime and some weekend hours available, according to your schedule.
We are looking for Companions to fill needs in the Cape Ann area.

Please contact Elizabeth Nelson, Director of the Companion Program, for more information at 781-586-8594.

Immediate benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension plan, 11 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, tuition remission, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance. Qualified candidates email/mail/fax letter of interest and resume to: Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc., Human Resources, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901, Fax: 781-586-8582

EOE/AA

The Brooklyn Music School is looking for Activity Specialists that are experts in Dance, Music. We are looking for specialists committed to positive youth development, who have a passion for what they do, and who are able to create and implement curriculum in an elementary middle school setting.
Job Responsibilities:
• Create and lead engaging, fun, and instructional classes
• Plan lessons/ activities that employ stimulating hands-on learning
• Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment
• Turn lesson plans into Site Director on time
• Communicate with Site Director and staff
• Communicate with parents and school-day staff.

Greater Lynn Senior Services provides a wide range of social services ¡V information, transportation, meals, advocacy, homecare, housing, and more¡Xfor one reason: to help those 60 and older in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott live fuller, more independent lives, safely and with dignity.

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a senior?
Do you have 10 hours a week or more to:

„« Shop with or for a senior,
„« Provide a friendly visit,
„« Escort a senior to an appointment

We are a non-profit agency looking for mature, compassionate people to provide Companion services in your community. Must be 25 years of age or older in order to drive clients. Punctuality, dependability, reliable transportation and verifiable references are essential. Companions earn $9.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement. Daytime and some weekend hours available, according to your schedule.
We place Companions on the North Shore.


For more information please call:

Elizabeth Nelson
Companion Program Director
781-586-8594

Immediate benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension plan, 11 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, tuition remission, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance. Qualified candidates email/mail/fax letter of interest and resume to: Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc., Human Resources, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901, Fax: 781-586-8582

EOE/AA

Greater Lynn Senior Services provides a wide range of social services – information, transportation, meals, advocacy, homecare, housing, and more—for one reason: to help those 60 and older in Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus and Swampscott live fuller, more independent lives, safely and with dignity.

This position reports to the Older Battered Women’s Program Director and functions as an interagency liaison between GLSS, Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) and
Neighborhood Legal Service (NLS). Responsibilities include providing community outreach, education, support, home visits, casework and group facilitation for women age
50 and over who are, or have been victims of domestic violence. Qualifications: BA Degree in Human Services or related field with a minimum of two years casework
experience. Knowledge of community resources and elder care network, experience with domestic violence and crisis intervention. Previous experience working with elders preferred. Hours: 35 hours per week.

Immediate benefits include medical and dental insurance, pension plan, 11 paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, tuition remission, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance. Qualified candidates email/mail/fax letter of interest and resume to: Greater Lynn Senior Services, Inc., Human Resources, 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA 01901, Fax: 781-586-8582

EOE/AA