MCCA Program Assistant
The American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a Program Assistant to support the Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad (MCCA) Program. This is a local in-office (Washington, DC) position funded by an approved grant that is estimated to last for approximate eighteen months, with possible extension and possible growth in responsibilities if extended. The Program Assistant will perform a wide range of administrative tasks, providing excellent customer services to US museums and professionals, US embassies and consulates as well as non-US museums and professionals.
Duties include: Maintaining databases and paper files for the MCCA program and partnerships, collecting and reviewing quarterly reports, registering travelers, processing Visas and health insurance requests, responding to numerous inquiries from participants, staff, and program applicants, handling incoming mail and fax messages, and assisting in MCCA program marketing and promotional efforts by preparing mass communication mailings and tracking responses..
Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts degree with at least one year of general office experience in a nonprofit environment, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to details, ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously, flexibility in coordinating a variety of projects, and relating to a variety of people in a complex environment, experience in handling sensitive material and inquiries, high levels of integrity, energy, and diplomacy, word processing and database experience, knowledge of museums or previous work experience in the museums community a plus.
Katherine McNamee, PHR
Assistant Director, Human Resources
American Association of Museums
1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Immigration Attorney, Washington, DC
Immigration Attorney, Washington, DC: The Catholic Legal Immigration Network,
Inc. (CLINIC), a nonprofit, legal services organization has an immediate opening
for an experienced immigrat ion attorney to work on immigration issues as they
relate to the Violence Against Women Act (including trafficking and gender-based
asylum), and the need enhance and expand the immigration legal services capacity
of domestic violence service providers to provide legal services to battered
immigrants. Responsibilities include providing program management technical
assistance and training to attorneys and advocates; developing training
materials and manuals; planning conferences; public speaking; public policy
research and analysis; and overseeing the implementation of grants, including
writing renewal proposals and project reports.
Qualified applicants must have a strong background in immigration law and
program management. The position requires some travel, knowledge of immigrant
rights and grant management, excellent oral and written communication skills,
and demonstrated project management skills. Interested applicants should submit
cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and salary requirements
immediately to VAWA Immigration Attorney Search, CLINIC, 415 Michigan Avenue,
NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20017. E-Mail: CLINICHR@cliniclega l.org. Fax:
(202) 635-2649. No telephone calls, please. CLINIC is an equal opportunity
employer; women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. CLINIC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or
disability. Visit us on the web at www.cliniclegal. org.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Inc. (CLINIC), a nonprofit, legal services organization has an immediate opening
for an experienced immigrat ion attorney to work on immigration issues as they
relate to the Violence Against Women Act (including trafficking and gender-based
asylum), and the need enhance and expand the immigration legal services capacity
of domestic violence service providers to provide legal services to battered
immigrants. Responsibilities include providing program management technical
assistance and training to attorneys and advocates; developing training
materials and manuals; planning conferences; public speaking; public policy
research and analysis; and overseeing the implementation of grants, including
writing renewal proposals and project reports.
Qualified applicants must have a strong background in immigration law and
program management. The position requires some travel, knowledge of immigrant
rights and grant management, excellent oral and written communication skills,
and demonstrated project management skills. Interested applicants should submit
cover letter, resume, references, writing sample, and salary requirements
immediately to VAWA Immigration Attorney Search, CLINIC, 415 Michigan Avenue,
NE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20017. E-Mail: CLINICHR@cliniclega l.org. Fax:
(202) 635-2649. No telephone calls, please. CLINIC is an equal opportunity
employer; women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. CLINIC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, ethnic background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or
disability. Visit us on the web at www.cliniclegal. org.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Marketing Coordinator - DC
Marketing Coordinator
A Marketing Coordinator is needed to define, track and coordinate the
production and delivery of marketing and communication projects for
the American Association of Museums. The Marketing Coordinator will
play an integral part in the Marketing and Communications Team and
will be responsible for all e-marketing, e-communications delivery to
external audiences.
Responsibilities include: developing and maintaining calendars for
the AAM annual meeting and other programs as directed; ensuring
departmental production projects are on schedule and within defined
budgets; managing production initiatives, timelines, deliverables,
including advertising insertion orders, scheduling, all annual
meeting e-marketing websites, list management, vendor selection
negotiations and approval logs; preparing progress reports; providing
stakeholders, vendors and other teams with production details;
processing invoices; maintaining sponsorship fulfillment obligations;
filing; and generating reports and other lists using the (iMIS)
database system. This position also attends the AAM annual meeting
and coordinates the publications competition event.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts degree preferred with at least two
years proven experience in marketing, project management or the
association field preferred; excellent communications (written and
verbal) skills; excellent analytic and organizational skills;
proficiency in MS Office Suite and working with databases; ability to
work in a team environment with strong team work qualities; ability
to work with limited supervision; high levels of flexibility;
professionalism and commitment to excellent customer service.
MCCA Program Assistant
The American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a Program Assistant
to support the Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad (MCCA)
Program. This is a local in-office ( Washington , DC ) position
funded by an approved grant that is estimated to last for approximate
eighteen months, with possible extension and possible growth in
responsibilities if extended. The Program Assistant will perform a
wide range of administrative tasks, providing excellent customer
services to US museums and professionals, US embassies and consulates
as well as non-US museums and professionals.
Duties include: Maintaining databases and paper files for the MCCA
program and partnerships, collecting and reviewing quarterly reports,
registering travelers, processing Visas and health insurance
requests, responding to numerous inquiries from participants, staff,
and program applicants, handling incoming mail and fax messages, and
assisting in MCCA program marketing and promotional efforts by
preparing mass communication mailings and tracking responses.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts degree with at least one year of
general office experience in a nonprofit environment, excellent
interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including
responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to details, ability to handle
multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously, flexibility in
coordinating a variety of projects, and relating to a variety of
people in a complex environment, experience in handling sensitive
material and inquiries, high levels of integrity, energy, and
diplomacy, word processing and database experience, knowledge of
museums or previous work experience in the museums community a plus.
__._,_.___
A Marketing Coordinator is needed to define, track and coordinate the
production and delivery of marketing and communication projects for
the American Association of Museums. The Marketing Coordinator will
play an integral part in the Marketing and Communications Team and
will be responsible for all e-marketing, e-communications delivery to
external audiences.
Responsibilities include: developing and maintaining calendars for
the AAM annual meeting and other programs as directed; ensuring
departmental production projects are on schedule and within defined
budgets; managing production initiatives, timelines, deliverables,
including advertising insertion orders, scheduling, all annual
meeting e-marketing websites, list management, vendor selection
negotiations and approval logs; preparing progress reports; providing
stakeholders, vendors and other teams with production details;
processing invoices; maintaining sponsorship fulfillment obligations;
filing; and generating reports and other lists using the (iMIS)
database system. This position also attends the AAM annual meeting
and coordinates the publications competition event.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts degree preferred with at least two
years proven experience in marketing, project management or the
association field preferred; excellent communications (written and
verbal) skills; excellent analytic and organizational skills;
proficiency in MS Office Suite and working with databases; ability to
work in a team environment with strong team work qualities; ability
to work with limited supervision; high levels of flexibility;
professionalism and commitment to excellent customer service.
MCCA Program Assistant
The American Association of Museums (AAM) seeks a Program Assistant
to support the Museums and Community Collaborations Abroad (MCCA)
Program. This is a local in-office ( Washington , DC ) position
funded by an approved grant that is estimated to last for approximate
eighteen months, with possible extension and possible growth in
responsibilities if extended. The Program Assistant will perform a
wide range of administrative tasks, providing excellent customer
services to US museums and professionals, US embassies and consulates
as well as non-US museums and professionals.
Duties include: Maintaining databases and paper files for the MCCA
program and partnerships, collecting and reviewing quarterly reports,
registering travelers, processing Visas and health insurance
requests, responding to numerous inquiries from participants, staff,
and program applicants, handling incoming mail and fax messages, and
assisting in MCCA program marketing and promotional efforts by
preparing mass communication mailings and tracking responses.
Qualifications: Bachelors of Arts degree with at least one year of
general office experience in a nonprofit environment, excellent
interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, including
responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to details, ability to handle
multiple tasks efficiently and simultaneously, flexibility in
coordinating a variety of projects, and relating to a variety of
people in a complex environment, experience in handling sensitive
material and inquiries, high levels of integrity, energy, and
diplomacy, word processing and database experience, knowledge of
museums or previous work experience in the museums community a plus.
__._,_.___
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Tisdale Fellowship
The Tisdale Fellowship < http://www.tfas.org/Page.aspx?pid=1516> is
designed for outstanding graduate and undergraduate students who are
interested in technology and public policy. Undergraduates must be
in either their junior or senior year. The selection committee will
be looking for students with a concrete record of academic
achievement and civic mindedness (community activities or
organization). A background in computer science or other high- technology fields is helpful but not required.
The Fellowship has two components: a full-time 8 week public policy
internship with a high-tech company, firm or trade association, and
weekly issues seminar lunches hosted by Tisdale sponsors. The
Fellowship offers a $5,000 grant to students who are accepted.
The first of its kind, the Eben Tisdale Fellowship brings eligible
students to Washington, D.C. for internships that explore current
public policy issues of critical importance to the high technology
sector of the economy. The Fellowship has two main elements:
1) Internships: One principal feature of the Fellowship is an eight- week internship in the government relations office of a leading high
technology company or association. In the recent past, fellows have
interned at such companies as Agilent Technologies, Hewlett-Packard,
IBM, and Infotech Strategies. While sponsoring companies will vary
from year to year, the Advisory Board makes every effort to retain
high quality internship opportunities. Fellows have an opportunity
to observe first hand the development and advocacy of public policy
issues in Congress, the Administration and industry associations and
to participate in projects of their own, focusing on current
critical issues.
2) Issues Seminar:The other main element of the fellowship is a
weekly issues seminar organized with the assistance of the
sponsoring companies and associations. Expert speakers lead
discussions of current public policy issues in Washington, and the
methods the high technology industry uses for effective advocacy. In
the past, topics have included global electronic commerce,
protection of privacy, export controls, digital intellectual
property protection, biotechnology issues and educational technology
policy. The seminars give Fellows an opportunity to reflect on the
appropriate role industry policy advocacy can have on public policy
making at the Federal level. Conducted over lunch, the seminars also
provide a weekly venue for fellows to meet and compare notes on
their experiences.
Fellows also are encouraged, through a variety of events and
discussions, to reflect on how growing high technology affects
society, culture and the global economy.
The goal of the Fellowship is to create a supportive and collegial
environment in which a new class of public policy professionals will
be mentored to help ensure that the high-tech industry continues to
have highly capable and well-trained individuals in both policy
advocacy and senior management positions.
Who is eligible for a Tisdale Fellowship?
Students with an interest in public policy and the high-tech
industry in their Junior or Senior year, or in a graduate program
are welcome to apply. A background in computer science or other high
technology fields is helpful, but not required. Additionally,
international students are also eligible for the Fellowship.
The selection committee will evaluate your application, official
transcripts, evaluation forms, and an essay. The Board will then
recommend the most outstanding applicants to the program. The Board
will be considering your completed application materials, as well as
looking for:
* Examples of a strong interest in a career in high-tech public
policy;
* Civic mindedness and participation in community activities or
organizations;
* Past academic achievements;
* Strong recommendations from faculty, supervisors, colleagues, or
other professionals who can attest to your intellectual and personal
qualifications for this Fellowship
Important 2009 Dates
Application Deadline: February 15, 2009
Applicants notified by: March 15, 2009
Program: June 15 - August 7, 2009
http://www.tfas.org/Page.aspx?pid=1516
designed for outstanding graduate and undergraduate students who are
interested in technology and public policy. Undergraduates must be
in either their junior or senior year. The selection committee will
be looking for students with a concrete record of academic
achievement and civic mindedness (community activities or
organization). A background in computer science or other high- technology fields is helpful but not required.
The Fellowship has two components: a full-time 8 week public policy
internship with a high-tech company, firm or trade association, and
weekly issues seminar lunches hosted by Tisdale sponsors. The
Fellowship offers a $5,000 grant to students who are accepted.
The first of its kind, the Eben Tisdale Fellowship brings eligible
students to Washington, D.C. for internships that explore current
public policy issues of critical importance to the high technology
sector of the economy. The Fellowship has two main elements:
1) Internships: One principal feature of the Fellowship is an eight- week internship in the government relations office of a leading high
technology company or association. In the recent past, fellows have
interned at such companies as Agilent Technologies, Hewlett-Packard,
IBM, and Infotech Strategies. While sponsoring companies will vary
from year to year, the Advisory Board makes every effort to retain
high quality internship opportunities. Fellows have an opportunity
to observe first hand the development and advocacy of public policy
issues in Congress, the Administration and industry associations and
to participate in projects of their own, focusing on current
critical issues.
2) Issues Seminar:The other main element of the fellowship is a
weekly issues seminar organized with the assistance of the
sponsoring companies and associations. Expert speakers lead
discussions of current public policy issues in Washington, and the
methods the high technology industry uses for effective advocacy. In
the past, topics have included global electronic commerce,
protection of privacy, export controls, digital intellectual
property protection, biotechnology issues and educational technology
policy. The seminars give Fellows an opportunity to reflect on the
appropriate role industry policy advocacy can have on public policy
making at the Federal level. Conducted over lunch, the seminars also
provide a weekly venue for fellows to meet and compare notes on
their experiences.
Fellows also are encouraged, through a variety of events and
discussions, to reflect on how growing high technology affects
society, culture and the global economy.
The goal of the Fellowship is to create a supportive and collegial
environment in which a new class of public policy professionals will
be mentored to help ensure that the high-tech industry continues to
have highly capable and well-trained individuals in both policy
advocacy and senior management positions.
Who is eligible for a Tisdale Fellowship?
Students with an interest in public policy and the high-tech
industry in their Junior or Senior year, or in a graduate program
are welcome to apply. A background in computer science or other high
technology fields is helpful, but not required. Additionally,
international students are also eligible for the Fellowship.
The selection committee will evaluate your application, official
transcripts, evaluation forms, and an essay. The Board will then
recommend the most outstanding applicants to the program. The Board
will be considering your completed application materials, as well as
looking for:
* Examples of a strong interest in a career in high-tech public
policy;
* Civic mindedness and participation in community activities or
organizations;
* Past academic achievements;
* Strong recommendations from faculty, supervisors, colleagues, or
other professionals who can attest to your intellectual and personal
qualifications for this Fellowship
Important 2009 Dates
Application Deadline: February 15, 2009
Applicants notified by: March 15, 2009
Program: June 15 - August 7, 2009
http://www.tfas.org/Page.aspx?pid=1516
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Announcing Prometheus Radio Project Spring/Summer InternshipS
Announcing Prometheus Radio Project Spring/Summer InternshipS
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2009
More information below, write info@prometheusradio.org for an application:
The Prometheus Radio Project builds, supports, and advocates for community radio stations that bring together and empower local, participatory voices and movements for social change. To that end, Prometheus strives to demystify technologies; illuminate the political process that governs access to our media system; and demonstrate the powerful effects of media on our lives and our communities!
General Information:
The Prometheus Radio Project is looking for interns to work with us from March 30th to September 25th. 2009. We have four paid internship opportunities for people interested in working out of our Philadelphia office for 32 hours a week during this 6 month period. Interns will be compensated $800 monthly. Interns must attend a mandatory orientation week from March 30th- April 3rd in which they will have an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics including the history of Prometheus and the Low Power radio movement, basic radio engineering, as well as consensus-decision making, non-profit management, and legislative organizing.
Prometheus also offers numerous unpaid internship opportunities including internships for college credit, and shorter term more flexible unpaid internships and various other volunteer opportunities. E-mail internships@prometheusradio.org if you are interested in these.
To apply:
Send a writing sample, cover letter and resume via email to internships@prometheusradio.org with subject header INTERN followed by the position you are applying for. If you are applying to be the development and communications intern, “INTERN: Development and communications” would be your subject line. The other subject links would be INTERN: “Organizing” / “Station Support” / “Development and Regulator”. Please tell us why you would be a good match for this internship. As we have several internship positions open, please specify which position you are applying for.
All Interns will be involved in various aspects of The Prometheus Radio Project’s work including a mixture of research, advocacy, activism, and providing of direct services to organizations across the country that want to start or already operate community radio stations. Our projects include advocating for LPFM in Congress, building radio stations, studying FCC regulations, and working with diverse community groups. Prometheus is a great place to gain skills in political organizing, media research, fundraising, development and technical radio work. Interns participate in the collective decision-making process of the organization and play an important role in organizing community events.
All interns will do the following work:
Facilitate and participate in weekly collective meetings
Prepare and update organizational materials
Maintain email communications
Do database entry
Answer and field phone calls that come into Prometheus
Conduct outreach efforts including tabling and event planning
Utilize the wide array of electronic tools that facilitate communications and information sharing
Take an active role in “intern self-management” (this simply means that there will be a number of tasks that are given to the intern group as a whole and interns will work together to distribute and accomplish tasks, hold one another accountable for completing tasks, and communicate with staff about the progress of work.)
We are looking for people who are:
Self-motivated
Skilled at juggling numerous tasks
Have experience working in collectives or groups
Computer savvy- comfortable with Internet Research, Word (or open source equivalent) etc.
Have experience with radio or community media
Feel an affinity with Prometheus’ Mission
Coming from communities that are marginalized from media ownership/access
Speak numerous languages, Spanish Language a major plus
Below are specific details about tasks, skills, and responsibilities associated with the specific program work.
************************************************************************
Political Organizing Internship:
This intern will work closely with our Campaign Director on our legislative campaign to expand Low Power FM radio to communities across the country. This position will also include regular travel to Washington DC (about 2 1/2 hours from Philadelphia.)
Responsibilities include:
Coordinating efforts to pass City Council Resolutions for LPFM
Lobbying, designing and originating outreach materials
Scheduling congressional meetings
Communicating with people who want radio stations and plugging them into the campaign
Conducting fast-paced research.
Some skills/qualities that are a plus
Ability to multitask and keep up with lots of e-communications (like 150 e-mails a week!)
Familiarity with web 2.0 tools- Facebook, non-html web editing, wikis, web based servers, and other open source tools
Graphic design and layout skills
Ability to conduct fast paced on-line research
Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred)
Knowledge of the Local Community Radio Act and the struggle for the creation of LPFM.
Organizing experience that will bring networks and relationships into the campaign.
Able to think strategically and are passionate about local community radio as a tool for social movements and progressive community organizations.
***********************************************************************
Technical & Station Support Internship:
This intern will work alongside our Technical Organizer and Station Support Organizer in providing direct support, both technical and organizational to existing community radio stations and prospective station applicants. Much of the day-to-day involves communication with radio applicants to answer their questions about technical matters, FCC rules, funding opportunities and radio station management issues.
Responsibilities include:
Explaining the FCC Radio licensing process to community groups interested in starting a radio station
Assisting stations and applicants with all the nitty gritty for getting and staying on the air
Assisting stations who are at risk of losing their licenses
Generating coverage and interference software with FM Allocations software
Helping plan our Radio Barnraisings, station builds and other events
Creating and maintaining online tools and social networks for increased collaboration
Qualifications:
Familiarity with radio station equipment, engineering and operations
Familiarity with the FCC and a general knowledge of government agencies
Community Organizing experience
Good communication skills and comfort dealing with a wide range of inquiries - some of these issues are tricky, and hard to explain!
************************************************************************
Development & Communications Internship:
The Development and Communications Intern will work closely with our Development Director to maintain and develop fundraising strategies through our donor program, foundation and grant-related activities, tracking and revision of our annual plan, and the production of our bi-annual print and up-coming electronic newsletters.
Responsibilities include:
Helping maintain and develop our donor program including corresponding with donors
Fashioning on-line and print materials
Helping prepare frequent mailings
Working to maintain and improve our contact data
Conducting guided research of foundation prospects
Helping write grant proposals, tracking grant-related program activities and aiding in the mid-term and final grant reporting process
Guiding the production of our bi-annual print and up-coming electronic newsletters
Coordinating the process of collecting articles and materials, editing, layout&design, distribution and data clean-up for our newsletters
Supporting the Development Director in the design, tracking and revision of our annual fundraising plan
Reading and analyzing budget figures, crunching numbers, helping to prepare financial reports to the staff and board, and tracking progress on various fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a positive mindset, ability to work collaboratively and willingness to engage with people via phone and in person is a must
Well-organized; the ability to effectively undertake and prioritize several projects simultaneously
Strong writing skills
Experience with contact management databases and mail merging, as well as familiarity with Adobe graphic design programs, is a big plus
Willingness to "dress up" for the occasional public event where folks wear fancy clothes and schmooze it up; genuinely enjoying this is optional
Regulatory & Research Internship:
The regulatory intern will work on law and technical policy questions, helping to read, evaluate and reply to comments and lawsuits at the Federal Communications Commission which affect the fate of community radio stations.
Responsibilities:
Research and explore issues relevant to community radio in technology, politics, media and law
Search legal documents for precedent
Draft and review legal arguments
Write and possibly illustrate popular articles for our newsletter and website
Make contacts with affected radio stations (or those who would like stations) to encourage participation in the federal rulemaking process
Various administrative tasks to support Prometheus' policy operation
Organize for events, FCC meetings, demonstrations, and other possible tactics in winning more low power stations and fairer treatment for existing stations.
Work with scholars doing research on media issues
Qualifications:
Excellent writing and online research skills
Knowledge of law, especially communications law, and the American political system
Aptitude with technical aspects of radio and spectrum allocation
Familiarity with research methods for social sciences
Grassroots organizing experience
Experience with community media organizations
Your supervisor was self-taught in most of these areas, it's fine if you want to learn these things by doing them too. As long as your philosophy in life has been to " not let schooling get in the way of your education," you'll do great.
Cory Fischer-Hoffman
Campaign Director
Prometheus Radio Project
215-727-9620 x 501
cell: 610-761-5414
www.prometheusradio.org
Take Action to Expand Local Community radio
Low Power to the People!
Cory Fischer-Hoffman
Campaign Director
Prometheus Radio Project
215-727-9620 x 501
cell: 610-761-5414
www.prometheusradio.org
Take Action to Expand Local Community radio
Low Power to the People!
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2009
More information below, write info@prometheusradio.org for an application:
The Prometheus Radio Project builds, supports, and advocates for community radio stations that bring together and empower local, participatory voices and movements for social change. To that end, Prometheus strives to demystify technologies; illuminate the political process that governs access to our media system; and demonstrate the powerful effects of media on our lives and our communities!
General Information:
The Prometheus Radio Project is looking for interns to work with us from March 30th to September 25th. 2009. We have four paid internship opportunities for people interested in working out of our Philadelphia office for 32 hours a week during this 6 month period. Interns will be compensated $800 monthly. Interns must attend a mandatory orientation week from March 30th- April 3rd in which they will have an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of topics including the history of Prometheus and the Low Power radio movement, basic radio engineering, as well as consensus-decision making, non-profit management, and legislative organizing.
Prometheus also offers numerous unpaid internship opportunities including internships for college credit, and shorter term more flexible unpaid internships and various other volunteer opportunities. E-mail internships@prometheusradio.org if you are interested in these.
To apply:
Send a writing sample, cover letter and resume via email to internships@prometheusradio.org with subject header INTERN followed by the position you are applying for. If you are applying to be the development and communications intern, “INTERN: Development and communications” would be your subject line. The other subject links would be INTERN: “Organizing” / “Station Support” / “Development and Regulator”. Please tell us why you would be a good match for this internship. As we have several internship positions open, please specify which position you are applying for.
All Interns will be involved in various aspects of The Prometheus Radio Project’s work including a mixture of research, advocacy, activism, and providing of direct services to organizations across the country that want to start or already operate community radio stations. Our projects include advocating for LPFM in Congress, building radio stations, studying FCC regulations, and working with diverse community groups. Prometheus is a great place to gain skills in political organizing, media research, fundraising, development and technical radio work. Interns participate in the collective decision-making process of the organization and play an important role in organizing community events.
All interns will do the following work:
Facilitate and participate in weekly collective meetings
Prepare and update organizational materials
Maintain email communications
Do database entry
Answer and field phone calls that come into Prometheus
Conduct outreach efforts including tabling and event planning
Utilize the wide array of electronic tools that facilitate communications and information sharing
Take an active role in “intern self-management” (this simply means that there will be a number of tasks that are given to the intern group as a whole and interns will work together to distribute and accomplish tasks, hold one another accountable for completing tasks, and communicate with staff about the progress of work.)
We are looking for people who are:
Self-motivated
Skilled at juggling numerous tasks
Have experience working in collectives or groups
Computer savvy- comfortable with Internet Research, Word (or open source equivalent) etc.
Have experience with radio or community media
Feel an affinity with Prometheus’ Mission
Coming from communities that are marginalized from media ownership/access
Speak numerous languages, Spanish Language a major plus
Below are specific details about tasks, skills, and responsibilities associated with the specific program work.
************************************************************************
Political Organizing Internship:
This intern will work closely with our Campaign Director on our legislative campaign to expand Low Power FM radio to communities across the country. This position will also include regular travel to Washington DC (about 2 1/2 hours from Philadelphia.)
Responsibilities include:
Coordinating efforts to pass City Council Resolutions for LPFM
Lobbying, designing and originating outreach materials
Scheduling congressional meetings
Communicating with people who want radio stations and plugging them into the campaign
Conducting fast-paced research.
Some skills/qualities that are a plus
Ability to multitask and keep up with lots of e-communications (like 150 e-mails a week!)
Familiarity with web 2.0 tools- Facebook, non-html web editing, wikis, web based servers, and other open source tools
Graphic design and layout skills
Ability to conduct fast paced on-line research
Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred)
Knowledge of the Local Community Radio Act and the struggle for the creation of LPFM.
Organizing experience that will bring networks and relationships into the campaign.
Able to think strategically and are passionate about local community radio as a tool for social movements and progressive community organizations.
***********************************************************************
Technical & Station Support Internship:
This intern will work alongside our Technical Organizer and Station Support Organizer in providing direct support, both technical and organizational to existing community radio stations and prospective station applicants. Much of the day-to-day involves communication with radio applicants to answer their questions about technical matters, FCC rules, funding opportunities and radio station management issues.
Responsibilities include:
Explaining the FCC Radio licensing process to community groups interested in starting a radio station
Assisting stations and applicants with all the nitty gritty for getting and staying on the air
Assisting stations who are at risk of losing their licenses
Generating coverage and interference software with FM Allocations software
Helping plan our Radio Barnraisings, station builds and other events
Creating and maintaining online tools and social networks for increased collaboration
Qualifications:
Familiarity with radio station equipment, engineering and operations
Familiarity with the FCC and a general knowledge of government agencies
Community Organizing experience
Good communication skills and comfort dealing with a wide range of inquiries - some of these issues are tricky, and hard to explain!
************************************************************************
Development & Communications Internship:
The Development and Communications Intern will work closely with our Development Director to maintain and develop fundraising strategies through our donor program, foundation and grant-related activities, tracking and revision of our annual plan, and the production of our bi-annual print and up-coming electronic newsletters.
Responsibilities include:
Helping maintain and develop our donor program including corresponding with donors
Fashioning on-line and print materials
Helping prepare frequent mailings
Working to maintain and improve our contact data
Conducting guided research of foundation prospects
Helping write grant proposals, tracking grant-related program activities and aiding in the mid-term and final grant reporting process
Guiding the production of our bi-annual print and up-coming electronic newsletters
Coordinating the process of collecting articles and materials, editing, layout&design, distribution and data clean-up for our newsletters
Supporting the Development Director in the design, tracking and revision of our annual fundraising plan
Reading and analyzing budget figures, crunching numbers, helping to prepare financial reports to the staff and board, and tracking progress on various fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a positive mindset, ability to work collaboratively and willingness to engage with people via phone and in person is a must
Well-organized; the ability to effectively undertake and prioritize several projects simultaneously
Strong writing skills
Experience with contact management databases and mail merging, as well as familiarity with Adobe graphic design programs, is a big plus
Willingness to "dress up" for the occasional public event where folks wear fancy clothes and schmooze it up; genuinely enjoying this is optional
Regulatory & Research Internship:
The regulatory intern will work on law and technical policy questions, helping to read, evaluate and reply to comments and lawsuits at the Federal Communications Commission which affect the fate of community radio stations.
Responsibilities:
Research and explore issues relevant to community radio in technology, politics, media and law
Search legal documents for precedent
Draft and review legal arguments
Write and possibly illustrate popular articles for our newsletter and website
Make contacts with affected radio stations (or those who would like stations) to encourage participation in the federal rulemaking process
Various administrative tasks to support Prometheus' policy operation
Organize for events, FCC meetings, demonstrations, and other possible tactics in winning more low power stations and fairer treatment for existing stations.
Work with scholars doing research on media issues
Qualifications:
Excellent writing and online research skills
Knowledge of law, especially communications law, and the American political system
Aptitude with technical aspects of radio and spectrum allocation
Familiarity with research methods for social sciences
Grassroots organizing experience
Experience with community media organizations
Your supervisor was self-taught in most of these areas, it's fine if you want to learn these things by doing them too. As long as your philosophy in life has been to " not let schooling get in the way of your education," you'll do great.
Cory Fischer-Hoffman
Campaign Director
Prometheus Radio Project
215-727-9620 x 501
cell: 610-761-5414
www.prometheusradio.org
Take Action to Expand Local Community radio
Low Power to the People!
Cory Fischer-Hoffman
Campaign Director
Prometheus Radio Project
215-727-9620 x 501
cell: 610-761-5414
www.prometheusradio.org
Take Action to Expand Local Community radio
Low Power to the People!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Open Society Institute-Baltimore Seeks Applicants for Community Fellowships
Posted on January 23, 2009
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Deadline: March 16, 2009
Open Society Institute-Baltimore Seeks Applicants for Community Fellowships
The Open Society Institute-Baltimore is accepting applications for its 2009 class of Community Fellows.
The goals of these fellowships are to encourage individuals to pursue public and community service careers, expand the number of mentors and role models available to youth in inner-city neighborhoods, and promote entrepreneurial initiatives that will empower communities to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents. Since 1998, over one hundred Community Fellows have applied their educational and professional experiences in innovative projects serving marginalized communities in Baltimore. Past fellows have made exceptional accomplishments in a wide variety of areas, including media literacy, community art, and juvenile justice.
Interested individuals may either apply for a fellowship to work under the auspices of a nonprofit organization or to work independently.
OSI will award up to ten fellowships to individuals committed to improving the circumstances of Baltimore's underserved communities. Fellows will receive $48,750 over eighteen months.
Interested applicants must contact OSI to reserve a spot at an orientation session. For information on attending an orientation session and/or receiving an application, visit the OSI Web site.
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Deadline: March 16, 2009
Open Society Institute-Baltimore Seeks Applicants for Community Fellowships
The Open Society Institute-Baltimore is accepting applications for its 2009 class of Community Fellows.
The goals of these fellowships are to encourage individuals to pursue public and community service careers, expand the number of mentors and role models available to youth in inner-city neighborhoods, and promote entrepreneurial initiatives that will empower communities to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents. Since 1998, over one hundred Community Fellows have applied their educational and professional experiences in innovative projects serving marginalized communities in Baltimore. Past fellows have made exceptional accomplishments in a wide variety of areas, including media literacy, community art, and juvenile justice.
Interested individuals may either apply for a fellowship to work under the auspices of a nonprofit organization or to work independently.
OSI will award up to ten fellowships to individuals committed to improving the circumstances of Baltimore's underserved communities. Fellows will receive $48,750 over eighteen months.
Interested applicants must contact OSI to reserve a spot at an orientation session. For information on attending an orientation session and/or receiving an application, visit the OSI Web site.
Posted on January 23, 2009
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Deadline: March 1, 2009
Getty Institute Offers Multicultural Undergraduate Internships
In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the visual arts, the Getty Institute is offering summer internships at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa to undergraduates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Internships provide training and work experience in areas such as conservation, library collections, publications, museum education, curatorship, grants administration, public programs, site operations, and information technology.
The Multicultural Undergraduate Internships at the Getty are intended specifically for outstanding students who are members of groups currently underrepresented in museum professions and fields related to the visual arts: African Americans, Asians, Latinos/Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates who either reside or attend college in Los Angeles County and who will have completed at least one semester of college by June 2009. Students who complete their undergraduate degree by September 1, 2009, are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
Internships provide stipends of $3,500 for ten-week summer internships at the Getty Center in Los Angeles or at the Getty Villa in Malibu, California. The internships are full-time, begin June 15, 2009, and end August 20, 2009. Housing and transportation are not provided.
Visit the Getty Web site for complete application guidelines.
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Deadline: March 1, 2009
Getty Institute Offers Multicultural Undergraduate Internships
In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the visual arts, the Getty Institute is offering summer internships at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa to undergraduates from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Internships provide training and work experience in areas such as conservation, library collections, publications, museum education, curatorship, grants administration, public programs, site operations, and information technology.
The Multicultural Undergraduate Internships at the Getty are intended specifically for outstanding students who are members of groups currently underrepresented in museum professions and fields related to the visual arts: African Americans, Asians, Latinos/Hispanics, Native Americans, and Pacific Islanders.
Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates who either reside or attend college in Los Angeles County and who will have completed at least one semester of college by June 2009. Students who complete their undergraduate degree by September 1, 2009, are also eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Candidates are sought from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous commitment to the visual arts.
Internships provide stipends of $3,500 for ten-week summer internships at the Getty Center in Los Angeles or at the Getty Villa in Malibu, California. The internships are full-time, begin June 15, 2009, and end August 20, 2009. Housing and transportation are not provided.
Visit the Getty Web site for complete application guidelines.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Jobs with Public Advocates in San Francisco
Public Advocates Inc. is a nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization
with offices in San Francisco and Sacramento that challenges the
systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening
community voices in public policy and achieving tangible legal victories
advancing education, housing and transit equity. We spur change through
collaboration with grassroots groups representing low-income
communities, people of color and immigrants, combined with strategic
policy reform, media advocacy and litigation, "making rights real"
across California since 1971.
We have an opening on our staff for an energetic, collaborative person
to work on legislative and agency advocacy. The current focus is on
education equity; our overall advocacy work is expected to evolve to
include access to public transit, housing and community development. The
Policy Advocate will work under the supervision of the Director of
Legislative & Community Affairs in Sacramento, and will have
responsibility for:
* Providing staff support to the planning, development,
coordination and execution of education policy advocacy targeting state
level policy makers, lobbyists, and other policy, civil rights and
community advocates;
* Monitoring and responding to education policy proposals through
email action alerts, oral and written advocacy, and other policy
advocacy tools accessible by grassroots organizations and advocates;
* Developing relationships with community organizers and other
advocates;
* Providing staff support for, outreach, training and technical
assistance to existing and new community partners to increase their
capacity in organizing campaigns;
* Representing Public Advocates in community coalition and alliance
activities such as work meetings, conference calls, exchanges, and
trainings;
* Helping coordinate operations of the Sacramento office.
Qualities expected of all Public Advocates staff include integrity, high
professional standards, and commitment to progressive social change, to
our mission, and to working successfully with diverse colleagues,
clients and collaborators. Cooperation, candor, flexibility, resilience,
optimism, curiosity, and sense of humor are valued. Requirements for the
position include:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple
priorities and projects, work well in teams, and handle deadlines and
changing priorities
* At least two years relevant professional experience
The strongest candidates will also have legislative, education policy
and/or state budget/finance experience and Spanish language fluency.
Salary depending on experience plus benefits.
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately; position open until
filled. Please send the following to info@publicadvocate s.org or Public
Advocates Inc., Attn: Policy Advocate Position, 131 Steuart St., #300,
San Francisco, CA 94105 (electronic submissions strongly preferred):
1) Cover letter that addresses your experience and background,
including any education advocacy, legislation, finance, and community
outreach, and describes a project or challenge you have handled that
will help us understand your qualifications;
2) Resume and salary history;
3) Names of three references;
4) Writing samples (more than one piece of work or excerpts to
demonstrate range of experience in advocacy, outreach and training).
Consult our website at www.publicadvocates .org for additional
information about our mission, history, recent accomplishments and
staff.
Liz Guillen
Director of Legislative & Community Affairs
PUBLIC ADVOCATES INC.
(916) 442-3385 - phone
(916) 803-5596 - cell
with offices in San Francisco and Sacramento that challenges the
systemic causes of poverty and racial discrimination by strengthening
community voices in public policy and achieving tangible legal victories
advancing education, housing and transit equity. We spur change through
collaboration with grassroots groups representing low-income
communities, people of color and immigrants, combined with strategic
policy reform, media advocacy and litigation, "making rights real"
across California since 1971.
We have an opening on our staff for an energetic, collaborative person
to work on legislative and agency advocacy. The current focus is on
education equity; our overall advocacy work is expected to evolve to
include access to public transit, housing and community development. The
Policy Advocate will work under the supervision of the Director of
Legislative & Community Affairs in Sacramento, and will have
responsibility for:
* Providing staff support to the planning, development,
coordination and execution of education policy advocacy targeting state
level policy makers, lobbyists, and other policy, civil rights and
community advocates;
* Monitoring and responding to education policy proposals through
email action alerts, oral and written advocacy, and other policy
advocacy tools accessible by grassroots organizations and advocates;
* Developing relationships with community organizers and other
advocates;
* Providing staff support for, outreach, training and technical
assistance to existing and new community partners to increase their
capacity in organizing campaigns;
* Representing Public Advocates in community coalition and alliance
activities such as work meetings, conference calls, exchanges, and
trainings;
* Helping coordinate operations of the Sacramento office.
Qualities expected of all Public Advocates staff include integrity, high
professional standards, and commitment to progressive social change, to
our mission, and to working successfully with diverse colleagues,
clients and collaborators. Cooperation, candor, flexibility, resilience,
optimism, curiosity, and sense of humor are valued. Requirements for the
position include:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple
priorities and projects, work well in teams, and handle deadlines and
changing priorities
* At least two years relevant professional experience
The strongest candidates will also have legislative, education policy
and/or state budget/finance experience and Spanish language fluency.
Salary depending on experience plus benefits.
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately; position open until
filled. Please send the following to info@publicadvocate s.org or Public
Advocates Inc., Attn: Policy Advocate Position, 131 Steuart St., #300,
San Francisco, CA 94105 (electronic submissions strongly preferred):
1) Cover letter that addresses your experience and background,
including any education advocacy, legislation, finance, and community
outreach, and describes a project or challenge you have handled that
will help us understand your qualifications;
2) Resume and salary history;
3) Names of three references;
4) Writing samples (more than one piece of work or excerpts to
demonstrate range of experience in advocacy, outreach and training).
Consult our website at www.publicadvocates .org for additional
information about our mission, history, recent accomplishments and
staff.
Liz Guillen
Director of Legislative & Community Affairs
PUBLIC ADVOCATES INC.
(916) 442-3385 - phone
(916) 803-5596 - cell
Monday, January 12, 2009
Blue Shield of California Foundation Program Officer Position
Blue Shield of California Foundation Program Officer Position
~~~
Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC (www.marthamontagbr o wn.com) is
pleased to announce a second new Program Officer search with Blue Shield
of California Foundation in San Francisco, CA. This Program Officer position is
part of the Blue Shield Against Violence (BSAV) Program. (We are also
conducting a search for a Program Officer in the Foundation's Health Care and
Coverage program. Both positions are open and job descriptions are available at www.marthamontagbro wn.com).
The new Program Officer in the Blue Shield Against Violence (BSAV) Program will
help the Foundation build momentum towards ending domestic violence in
California. The Program Officer will manage the BSAV grantmaking portfolio and
programmatic activities, represent the Foundation at meetings and events,
assist in developing and implementing evaluation strategies, and oversee
consultants as applicable. Additional information about the foundation and the
BSAV Program can be found at www.blueshieldcafou ndation.org.
The ideal candidate should have: 1) experience, background and education that
demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the complex domestic violence
landscape including inter-relationships between providers of domestic violence
services (including shelters), primary prevention organizations, foundations,
advocacy organizations, and the public sector; 2) a minimum of five years of
program management experience with nonprofit organizations, community based or
philanthropic organizations, or public institutions and a deep knowledge of
non-profit effectiveness; 3) a proven track record as a self-starter who can
develop and launch programmatic projects and/or grantmaking initiatives; and 4)
an energetic, entrepreneurial nature, and strong strategic and analytical
thinking skills. Prior grantmaking experience is a plus.
Visit our website for the complete job
description for this position.
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and salary information
by email to Martha@marthamontag brown..com.
Please also feel free to share the job description with potential candidates
you think might be qualified or other sources.
Thank you!
Mandee Tatum
Assistant to Martha Montag Brown
Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC
Email: search@marthamontag brown.com
__._,_.___
~~~
Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC (www.marthamontagbr o wn.com) is
pleased to announce a second new Program Officer search with Blue Shield
of California Foundation in San Francisco, CA. This Program Officer position is
part of the Blue Shield Against Violence (BSAV) Program. (We are also
conducting a search for a Program Officer in the Foundation's Health Care and
Coverage program. Both positions are open and job descriptions are available at www.marthamontagbro wn.com).
The new Program Officer in the Blue Shield Against Violence (BSAV) Program will
help the Foundation build momentum towards ending domestic violence in
California. The Program Officer will manage the BSAV grantmaking portfolio and
programmatic activities, represent the Foundation at meetings and events,
assist in developing and implementing evaluation strategies, and oversee
consultants as applicable. Additional information about the foundation and the
BSAV Program can be found at www.blueshieldcafou ndation.org.
The ideal candidate should have: 1) experience, background and education that
demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the complex domestic violence
landscape including inter-relationships between providers of domestic violence
services (including shelters), primary prevention organizations, foundations,
advocacy organizations, and the public sector; 2) a minimum of five years of
program management experience with nonprofit organizations, community based or
philanthropic organizations, or public institutions and a deep knowledge of
non-profit effectiveness; 3) a proven track record as a self-starter who can
develop and launch programmatic projects and/or grantmaking initiatives; and 4)
an energetic, entrepreneurial nature, and strong strategic and analytical
thinking skills. Prior grantmaking experience is a plus.
Visit our website for the complete job
description for this position.
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and salary information
by email to Martha@marthamontag brown..com.
Please also feel free to share the job description with potential candidates
you think might be qualified or other sources.
Thank you!
Mandee Tatum
Assistant to Martha Montag Brown
Martha Montag Brown & Associates, LLC
Email: search@marthamontag brown.com
__._,_.___
Arab Film Festival's Artistic Director Job
Announcing: the Arab Film Festival's Artistic Director Job
Description
Position Description:
The Arab Film Festival is seeking a creative, discerning individual to
program its annual October Film Festival, and to curate year-round film
projects. The position is located in San Francisco, California. The position
is open until filled.
Organization Mission and Description:
The Arab Film Festival, the largest Arab cultural event in the San
Francisco Bay Area, showcases the best contemporary films from around the Arab
world at its annual October Festival and throughout the year. Presenting
features, shorts, documentaries, and conversations with visiting artists, the
Festival explores Arab identity, the current Arab experience and the richness
of Arab culture in relation to a diverse modern world. As the oldest and largest film festival of its
kind in the U.S., the Arab Film Festival is a key participant in the Arab community,
and an integral part of the San Francisco arts community.
Job Responsibilities:
Curates the Arab Film Festival's annual Fall Festival and is responsible for conceiving, developing, budgeting, and
implementing the artistic and programmatic focus of the organization in
consultation with the executive director:
Programming
·
Manage the programming for annual film
festival
·
Develop special events, panels, featured guests and programs including university events, collaborations with educational
institutions, fundraising
events and co-presentations
· Research films by attending other national
and international festivals and events and by cultivating industry contacts
· Represent the organization in
outreach, publicity, fundraising events and solicitations
· Develop
the program book and support the editor
Planning
· Establish
selection timeline and track budget
· Participate in strategic planning,
including developing and meeting annual budget and audience attendance goals
· Annually review existing programs,
identify opportunities for new programs and assess feasibility
· Update written procedures manual
Management
·
Robust marketing of the "Call for
Entries"
· Criteria for the selection of films
· Negotiate agreements with
filmmakers and distributors and schedule
theaters
·
Recruit and manage Festival's film
advisors, selection volunteers, programmingintern, Noor Awards
·
Organize and oversee the Noor Awards selection
committee and jury
·
Engage other constituents - e.g. individual volunteers, committees, board
of directors, Festival staff, arts and Arab community - for advice and support
·
Work with the design director to create
all promotional materials
· Work
with the associate director, web designer and volunteers to coordinate film
trafficking and updated promotions
· Flexible
hours required to communicate with contacts in different time zones
Qualifications:
·
Commitment to excellence in the arts and a passion for Arab cinema as
well as knowledge of Arab history, culture, and diversity
·
At least one year experience programming and curating film events plus
involvement with film industry
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public
speaking
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
·
Excellent short- and long-term planning skills; proven ability to work
both independently and as part of a team; and the ability to meet deadlines
· Strong computer skills should
include use of excel spreadsheets and web-based databases
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is based on experience. The Festival work schedule requires
expanded hours and flexibility especially during peak production periods from
July through October.
Requirements:
This is a full-time position requiring year-round
commitment. Job may require occasional travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as in the Arab World. The Artistic Director reports to the Executive
Director. Arabic and French language
skills required.
Please send resumes with a cover letter to:
info@aff.org
Write in the subject heading:
Artistic Director position
Description
Position Description:
The Arab Film Festival is seeking a creative, discerning individual to
program its annual October Film Festival, and to curate year-round film
projects. The position is located in San Francisco, California. The position
is open until filled.
Organization Mission and Description:
The Arab Film Festival, the largest Arab cultural event in the San
Francisco Bay Area, showcases the best contemporary films from around the Arab
world at its annual October Festival and throughout the year. Presenting
features, shorts, documentaries, and conversations with visiting artists, the
Festival explores Arab identity, the current Arab experience and the richness
of Arab culture in relation to a diverse modern world. As the oldest and largest film festival of its
kind in the U.S., the Arab Film Festival is a key participant in the Arab community,
and an integral part of the San Francisco arts community.
Job Responsibilities:
Curates the Arab Film Festival's annual Fall Festival and is responsible for conceiving, developing, budgeting, and
implementing the artistic and programmatic focus of the organization in
consultation with the executive director:
Programming
·
Manage the programming for annual film
festival
·
Develop special events, panels, featured guests and programs including university events, collaborations with educational
institutions, fundraising
events and co-presentations
· Research films by attending other national
and international festivals and events and by cultivating industry contacts
· Represent the organization in
outreach, publicity, fundraising events and solicitations
· Develop
the program book and support the editor
Planning
· Establish
selection timeline and track budget
· Participate in strategic planning,
including developing and meeting annual budget and audience attendance goals
· Annually review existing programs,
identify opportunities for new programs and assess feasibility
· Update written procedures manual
Management
·
Robust marketing of the "Call for
Entries"
· Criteria for the selection of films
· Negotiate agreements with
filmmakers and distributors and schedule
theaters
·
Recruit and manage Festival's film
advisors, selection volunteers, programmingintern, Noor Awards
·
Organize and oversee the Noor Awards selection
committee and jury
·
Engage other constituents - e.g. individual volunteers, committees, board
of directors, Festival staff, arts and Arab community - for advice and support
·
Work with the design director to create
all promotional materials
· Work
with the associate director, web designer and volunteers to coordinate film
trafficking and updated promotions
· Flexible
hours required to communicate with contacts in different time zones
Qualifications:
·
Commitment to excellence in the arts and a passion for Arab cinema as
well as knowledge of Arab history, culture, and diversity
·
At least one year experience programming and curating film events plus
involvement with film industry
·
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public
speaking
·
Excellent interpersonal skills
·
Excellent short- and long-term planning skills; proven ability to work
both independently and as part of a team; and the ability to meet deadlines
· Strong computer skills should
include use of excel spreadsheets and web-based databases
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is based on experience. The Festival work schedule requires
expanded hours and flexibility especially during peak production periods from
July through October.
Requirements:
This is a full-time position requiring year-round
commitment. Job may require occasional travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as in the Arab World. The Artistic Director reports to the Executive
Director. Arabic and French language
skills required.
Please send resumes with a cover letter to:
info@aff.org
Write in the subject heading:
Artistic Director position
Scholarships Available for Hospitality Students
Scholarships Available for Hospitality Students
The Marriott Scholars program is currently accepting applications from students in the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and beverage fields. We have received few applications so far, and have $100,000 in scholarship funds to award this year. Scholarships cover a student’s full tuition up to $9,000.
We are only accepting applications until January 31st!
For more information AND to apply, please go to http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/Marriott. If you have any questions, please contact Auri Duarte at aduarte@hispanicfun d.org.
Marriott Scholars Program
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2009
Individual Awards: Full Tuition up to $9,000
Eligibility Requirements – Each student must…
Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
Be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the 2009 – 2010 school year in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a hospitality management or culinary program.
Plan to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and beverage field
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Selected Students Will Benefit from:
· A full renewable scholarship, up to $9,000 to cover tuition and fees
· Internship opportunities with Marriott International
· The opportunity to win a trip to Washington , D.C.
- Network with influential leaders and executives
- Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring
- Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala
Application can be found at http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/marriott
The Marriott Scholars program is currently accepting applications from students in the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and beverage fields. We have received few applications so far, and have $100,000 in scholarship funds to award this year. Scholarships cover a student’s full tuition up to $9,000.
We are only accepting applications until January 31st!
For more information AND to apply, please go to http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/Marriott. If you have any questions, please contact Auri Duarte at aduarte@hispanicfun d.org.
Marriott Scholars Program
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2009
Individual Awards: Full Tuition up to $9,000
Eligibility Requirements – Each student must…
Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
Be U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the 2009 – 2010 school year in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. with a hospitality management or culinary program.
Plan to pursue a degree within the hospitality management, hotel management, culinary, or food and beverage field
Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Selected Students Will Benefit from:
· A full renewable scholarship, up to $9,000 to cover tuition and fees
· Internship opportunities with Marriott International
· The opportunity to win a trip to Washington , D.C.
- Network with influential leaders and executives
- Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring
- Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala
Application can be found at http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/marriott
Scholarships for future Computer Scientists!
Scholarships for future Computer Scientists!
The Google Scholarship program is currently accepting applications from students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. We have received few applications so far, and have $200,000 in scholarship funds to award this year.
Individual scholarships are for $10,000. Selected students will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in spring 2010.
For more information AND to apply, please go to http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/google. If you have any questions, please contact Auri Duarte at aduarte@hispanicfun d.org.
The Google Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2009
Individual Awards: $10,000
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic background
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering for the 2009-2010 academic year
Selected Students Will Benefit from:
· Scholarship is $10,000 to cover tuition and fees
· An all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in spring 2010
· The opportunity to win a trip to Washington , D.C.
- Network with influential leaders and executives
- Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring
- Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala
Application can be found at http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/google
The Google Scholarship program is currently accepting applications from students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master's or PhD. We have received few applications so far, and have $200,000 in scholarship funds to award this year.
Individual scholarships are for $10,000. Selected students will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in spring 2010.
For more information AND to apply, please go to http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/google. If you have any questions, please contact Auri Duarte at aduarte@hispanicfun d.org.
The Google Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2009
Individual Awards: $10,000
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be of Hispanic background
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States
Must be studying full-time in the United States or Puerto Rico
Must have a minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must demonstrate financial need
Must be a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in computer science or computer engineering for the 2009-2010 academic year
Selected Students Will Benefit from:
· Scholarship is $10,000 to cover tuition and fees
· An all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California in spring 2010
· The opportunity to win a trip to Washington , D.C.
- Network with influential leaders and executives
- Learn career skills through workshops and mentoring
- Attend the Annual Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Awards Gala
Application can be found at http://scholarships .hispanicfund. org/google
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Media and Project Manager Job Posting
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (“The National Campaign”) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1996 to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families, and, in particular, to help ensure that children are born into families committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation. Our specific strategy for achieving this goal is to prevent teen pregnancy and unplanned pregnancy among single, young adults. In March 2007, the National Campaign launched its Latino Initiative to help reduce teen pregnancy and birth rates in the Latino community through culturally-relevant strategies, messages, and outreach.
Job Description
The National Campaign is seeking a Media and Project Manager to join our Latino Initiative team. The ideal candidate will have strengths in three primary areas:
Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with media outlets (both traditional and digital), as well as organizations that serve Latino youth, parents, and community leaders; Experience developing written materials for media and other audiences, and in developing or facilitating the use of digital user-generated content; and Experience working with digital media—such as social networking sites.
Specific responsibilities include:
Execute innovative ways to communicate with Latino teens using digital media, including user-generated content; Cultivate and maintain relationships with media partners and sites targeting Latino teens, parents, and community leaders; Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations serving Latino youth and families; Make presentations about teen pregnancy prevention in the Latino community and creatively showcase the Initiative’s media work in a variety of settings; Work with traditional and new media to increase coverage of Latino teen pregnancy prevention; Assemble and work with a group of Latino media advisors;
Work with National Campaign media and communication’s staff to continually enhance the Initiative’s website and digital media presence;
Track and maintain the Initiative’s media and organizational partnerships;
Help manage one or more grants supporting Latino media outreach, with a particular focus on California; Draft memos, reports, and other written communication for internal and external purposes; Organize briefings, meetings, and conference calls; and Track relevant developments in traditional and digital media industry.
The Media and Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager of the Latino Initiative, and will work closely with both the Director of Digital Media and the Director of Entertainment Media & Audience Strategy.
Travel will be required.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including experience reaching Latino audiences through digital and traditional media. Candidate needs to have a deep understanding of new media, including social networking and Web 2.0 principals. Experience working with Latino health issues, Latino non-profit organizations, and/or Latino teens is preferred. The candidate must also speak, read, and write Spanish and English fluently. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate must be skilled in managing multiple interdepartmental projects simultaneously. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to quickly establish credibility and build productive relationships with traditional and digital media, as well as with national and community organizations serving Latino families; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and public speaking experience; possess strong project management skills including attention to detail, ability to problem-solve, and follow-through; be able to work independently on long term projects; be creative, flexible, and a strategic thinker; be a team player; and be able to comfortably embrace a “big tent” approach to teen pregnancy prevention.
The Media and Project Manager is an exempt position.
Salary is commensurate with experience and the National Campaign has an excellent benefits package.
The National Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application
Closing date: January 21, 2009
Please send a cover letter, resume, work samples, and salary history to:
Latino Initiative Media and Project Manager Search
The National Campaign
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
recruitment@ thenc.org
Job Description
The National Campaign is seeking a Media and Project Manager to join our Latino Initiative team. The ideal candidate will have strengths in three primary areas:
Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with media outlets (both traditional and digital), as well as organizations that serve Latino youth, parents, and community leaders; Experience developing written materials for media and other audiences, and in developing or facilitating the use of digital user-generated content; and Experience working with digital media—such as social networking sites.
Specific responsibilities include:
Execute innovative ways to communicate with Latino teens using digital media, including user-generated content; Cultivate and maintain relationships with media partners and sites targeting Latino teens, parents, and community leaders; Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations serving Latino youth and families; Make presentations about teen pregnancy prevention in the Latino community and creatively showcase the Initiative’s media work in a variety of settings; Work with traditional and new media to increase coverage of Latino teen pregnancy prevention; Assemble and work with a group of Latino media advisors;
Work with National Campaign media and communication’s staff to continually enhance the Initiative’s website and digital media presence;
Track and maintain the Initiative’s media and organizational partnerships;
Help manage one or more grants supporting Latino media outreach, with a particular focus on California; Draft memos, reports, and other written communication for internal and external purposes; Organize briefings, meetings, and conference calls; and Track relevant developments in traditional and digital media industry.
The Media and Project Manager will report to the Senior Manager of the Latino Initiative, and will work closely with both the Director of Digital Media and the Director of Entertainment Media & Audience Strategy.
Travel will be required.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, including experience reaching Latino audiences through digital and traditional media. Candidate needs to have a deep understanding of new media, including social networking and Web 2.0 principals. Experience working with Latino health issues, Latino non-profit organizations, and/or Latino teens is preferred. The candidate must also speak, read, and write Spanish and English fluently. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate must be skilled in managing multiple interdepartmental projects simultaneously. He/she must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to quickly establish credibility and build productive relationships with traditional and digital media, as well as with national and community organizations serving Latino families; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and public speaking experience; possess strong project management skills including attention to detail, ability to problem-solve, and follow-through; be able to work independently on long term projects; be creative, flexible, and a strategic thinker; be a team player; and be able to comfortably embrace a “big tent” approach to teen pregnancy prevention.
The Media and Project Manager is an exempt position.
Salary is commensurate with experience and the National Campaign has an excellent benefits package.
The National Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application
Closing date: January 21, 2009
Please send a cover letter, resume, work samples, and salary history to:
Latino Initiative Media and Project Manager Search
The National Campaign
1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
recruitment@ thenc.org
Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity in the Arts POSTED: Jan 06
Curatorial Fellowship for Diversity in the Arts POSTED: Jan 06
Salary: Starting at 23,750.00 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employer: Walker Art Center Type: Full Time - Internship
Category: Internships/ Fellowships Preferred Education: Masters
Description
Walker Art Center seeks applicants for a 2-year CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP for DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS. Fellows will begin in September, 2009 and continue through August, 2011. This fellowship supports Walker's goal of encouraging greater diversity within the museum field. Native American, African, Asian, Latino, and other people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fellows work with the curatorial staff on a variety of projects related to exhibitions and will participate in all phases of exhibition development including research, checklist development, lender and artist relations, publication rights and reproductions, writing didactics and other texts, floorplan development, installation, and public program development.
NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered.
Additional Salary Information: $1,500 travel allowance is provided for travel or relocation expenses. Both the salary and the travel allowance will be awarde for the second year of the fellowship also.
Requirements
M.A. degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field (e.g. history, cultural studies, etc.) preferred. Exceptional B.A. degree-holders in these fields will be considered if they have significant museum or gallery experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with modern and contemporary art required; foreign language skills (written and verbal) are highly desired. International candidates must secure at their expense and be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire 2-year fellowship period.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 2, 2009.
For consideration, send by mail or other ground method only (electronic submissions will not be accepted) a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and writing sample to Diversity Fellowship, Visual Arts Department, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. All application materials may be sent together or sent separately but all materials must arrive on or before the due date.
Walker Art Center is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.
Employer Information
About Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center, a unique multidisciplinary arts organization with an international reputation, has developed and sustained an artistic program that champions the new and untested while charting groundbreaking historical research. Programs in the visual, performing, and media arts support and present some of the most important artists and ideas of our time. These efforts....more info
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Salary: Starting at 23,750.00 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employer: Walker Art Center Type: Full Time - Internship
Category: Internships/ Fellowships Preferred Education: Masters
Description
Walker Art Center seeks applicants for a 2-year CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP for DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS. Fellows will begin in September, 2009 and continue through August, 2011. This fellowship supports Walker's goal of encouraging greater diversity within the museum field. Native American, African, Asian, Latino, and other people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fellows work with the curatorial staff on a variety of projects related to exhibitions and will participate in all phases of exhibition development including research, checklist development, lender and artist relations, publication rights and reproductions, writing didactics and other texts, floorplan development, installation, and public program development.
NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered.
Additional Salary Information: $1,500 travel allowance is provided for travel or relocation expenses. Both the salary and the travel allowance will be awarde for the second year of the fellowship also.
Requirements
M.A. degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field (e.g. history, cultural studies, etc.) preferred. Exceptional B.A. degree-holders in these fields will be considered if they have significant museum or gallery experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with modern and contemporary art required; foreign language skills (written and verbal) are highly desired. International candidates must secure at their expense and be in possession of a valid US work visa for the entire 2-year fellowship period.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 2, 2009.
For consideration, send by mail or other ground method only (electronic submissions will not be accepted) a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and writing sample to Diversity Fellowship, Visual Arts Department, Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. All application materials may be sent together or sent separately but all materials must arrive on or before the due date.
Walker Art Center is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.
Employer Information
About Walker Art Center
Walker Art Center, a unique multidisciplinary arts organization with an international reputation, has developed and sustained an artistic program that champions the new and untested while charting groundbreaking historical research. Programs in the visual, performing, and media arts support and present some of the most important artists and ideas of our time. These efforts....more info
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contract trainers for US Capitol Visitors Center
JOb: contract trainers for US Capitol Visitors Center
Posted by: "Padrino50" padrino50@yahoo.com padrino50
Fri Jan 9, 2009 7:31 pm (PST)
Description
Three experienced educators and trainers are needed to facilitate a series of professional development programs at the US Capitol Visitor Center. A qualified candidate must be able to deliver historical content, model the interpretation of art and architecture, and facilitate interactive activities. There will be a train-the-trainer session on January 27 and 30. Interested individuals must be available for up to 35 sessions between January 28 and July 31, 2009 for 3-4 hours per session. Trainers will be paid $6,000 for their services in three installments. If interested, please contact Lynne Kaplan at 301-941-8178 or lynne@dowhatcounts. com by January 13, 2009.
3 openings. Local Residents Preferred (No Relo).
Additional Salary Information: Fee is negotiable
http://museumcareer s.aam-us. org/jobdetail. cfm?job=3054841
About US Capitol Visitor Center-Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the person and the agency entrusted with preserving, maintaining, and enhancing the United States Capitol complex. The Capitol complex is comprised of more than two dozen buildings, nearly 14 million square feet of space, and more than 270 acres of ground developed over 200 years. The Architect of the Capitol performs its duties in an ....more info
Posted by: "Padrino50" padrino50@yahoo.com padrino50
Fri Jan 9, 2009 7:31 pm (PST)
Description
Three experienced educators and trainers are needed to facilitate a series of professional development programs at the US Capitol Visitor Center. A qualified candidate must be able to deliver historical content, model the interpretation of art and architecture, and facilitate interactive activities. There will be a train-the-trainer session on January 27 and 30. Interested individuals must be available for up to 35 sessions between January 28 and July 31, 2009 for 3-4 hours per session. Trainers will be paid $6,000 for their services in three installments. If interested, please contact Lynne Kaplan at 301-941-8178 or lynne@dowhatcounts. com by January 13, 2009.
3 openings. Local Residents Preferred (No Relo).
Additional Salary Information: Fee is negotiable
http://museumcareer s.aam-us. org/jobdetail. cfm?job=3054841
About US Capitol Visitor Center-Architect of the Capitol
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is the person and the agency entrusted with preserving, maintaining, and enhancing the United States Capitol complex. The Capitol complex is comprised of more than two dozen buildings, nearly 14 million square feet of space, and more than 270 acres of ground developed over 200 years. The Architect of the Capitol performs its duties in an ....more info
Job announcement: Georgetown University's Law Center --Director of E
http://www12. georgetown. edu/hr/employmen t_services/ joblist/job_ category. cfm?CategoryID= 1#20090009
Job No: 2009-0009R
Job Title: Director of English Language Resources
Department: Law Center/Int'l. & Graduate Programs
Grade/Level: Q $ 70,000.00 -- $ 80,000.00
Date Posted: January 07, 2009
The Law Center currently has over 200 foreign LL.M. students, all of
whom are attorneys in their home countries and most of whom are
non-native speakers of English. The Director will develop and implement
programs and courses that will complement the core writing curriculum in
Georgetown's LL.M. program for foreign lawyers. The Director will create
and manage a Foreign LL.M. Resource Center, which will address a wide
range of writing needs. Requirements: Doctorate, a J.D. degree, and an
advanced degree in linguistics or ESL; applicants with a J.D. degree and
significant experience working with non-native speakers of English may
be considered.
Job No: 2009-0009R
Job Title: Director of English Language Resources
Department: Law Center/Int'l. & Graduate Programs
Grade/Level: Q $ 70,000.00 -- $ 80,000.00
Date Posted: January 07, 2009
The Law Center currently has over 200 foreign LL.M. students, all of
whom are attorneys in their home countries and most of whom are
non-native speakers of English. The Director will develop and implement
programs and courses that will complement the core writing curriculum in
Georgetown's LL.M. program for foreign lawyers. The Director will create
and manage a Foreign LL.M. Resource Center, which will address a wide
range of writing needs. Requirements: Doctorate, a J.D. degree, and an
advanced degree in linguistics or ESL; applicants with a J.D. degree and
significant experience working with non-native speakers of English may
be considered.
TGI Justice Project Seeks Legal Director
TGI Justice Project Seeks Legal Director
Ground-breaking social justice nonprofit looking for an experienced attorney to serve as its next Legal Director. We are the only organization in the country working full-time to end abuses against transgender, gender variant & intersex people in jails and prisons. The Legal Director is responsible for all the legal services of the organization, and is accountable to our constituency members and our organizational collective. Ideal candidates are highly-organized, compassionate, and can aggressively defend and promote the rights and dignity of our communities in the face of state violence and poverty. TGIJP works in teams made up of staff and members from our constituency. An ideal candidate for the Legal Director should be someone with prior experience working in shared-leadership environments, and have the qualifications listed below. TGIJP is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color, people with criminal convictions, and transgender persons are especially encouraged to apply. Please see our website, http://www.tgijp.org, for more information about us.
This position’s projected start date is May 1, 2009. The first month will overlap with the current Legal Director’s last month. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a 1-2 page cover letter, and list of 3 references (with contact information) to the Legal Director Hiring Committee. We will accept application materials via postal mail, fax, or email. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: Why do you want to work at TGIJP? Why do you feel you are the right person for this position? What role do you think prisons play in our society, and what role ought they play, if any?
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2009.
TGIJP Legal Director Hiring Committee
342 9th Street, Suite 202B
San Francisco, CA 94103
Ph: 415-252-1444
Fax: 415-252-1554
Email: info@tgijp.org
Job Title: Legal Director
Job type: Full time, 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $40,000 to $45,000 DOE, with benefits
Start Date: May 1, 2009
Job Duties:
Direct all legal work of the organization: work with clients to do human rights research and reporting, direct alternative sentencing support for clients, advocate for clients facing abuse in prison, provide legal advice and referrals for clients, prepare civil litigation to challenge conditions of confinement for clients, educate community on their legal rights via presentations and written materials, and work with clients and legal team to develop and implement state-wide and nation-wide policy
o Work with and mentor/supervise a volunteer legal team (student interns, community members, and other attorneys) in all aspects of the legal work; participate in outreach to recruit interns and legal team members
Participate as an organizational representative in the Transforming Justice Coalition: meet regularly with Coalition partners, take on tasks related to development of Coalition
Participate in organizational development and governance: attend weekly staff meetings, general meetings & organizational retreats; participate in horizontal supervision structure; attend trainings on supervision skills; work with consultant to further develop the organization
Fundraising: Assist Development & Administrative Director when necessary to fundraise, provide needed work status updates to development staff on regular basis
Qualifications:
J.D. and California Bar membership
At least 3 years experience providing legal services to low-income people of color (LGBT POC preferred), at least 2 years experience supervising others
Experience building bridges among diverse communities of oppressed people
Experience working against the U.S. Prison Industrial Complex
Demonstrated commitment to trans, gender variant & intersex communities and people
Demonstrated ally to oppressed communities & conscientious of their role working with others with different levels of privilege
Highly organized, multi-tasker, self-starter, self-care system in place, able to receive and give constructive criticism, excellent personal and professional communication skills
Highly proficient using MS Office applications (particularly Word & Excel)
Experience providing legal services to highly marginalized and oppressed communities, particularly people currently and formerly imprisoned, people with active and past substance abuse problems, homeless people, people with mental illnesses, and/or survivors of trauma including child sexual abuse and domestic violence
Experience influencing or creating public policy
Experience working in shared leadership environments
Not on active probation or parole and able to visit clients in prison or jail
Flexible work schedule (able to work some weekends and evenings, and some travel)
Valid drivers license and able to drive to visit clients in all parts of California
Desired Qualifications:
Fluency in Spanish & English
Experience in criminal defense and plaintiff-side prison civil litigation
Experience with international human rights reporting and advocacy
History of imprisonment, or a family member of imprisoned person(s)
Experience working in formal collectives
History of working with and in transgender women of color communities, as well as those with intersex conditions (or disorders of sexual development)
Proficient in other software a plus: desktop publishing programs, Photoshop, and database programs such as Filemaker and GiftWorks
Experience teaching others (formally and informally)
Community organizing experience
Ground-breaking social justice nonprofit looking for an experienced attorney to serve as its next Legal Director. We are the only organization in the country working full-time to end abuses against transgender, gender variant & intersex people in jails and prisons. The Legal Director is responsible for all the legal services of the organization, and is accountable to our constituency members and our organizational collective. Ideal candidates are highly-organized, compassionate, and can aggressively defend and promote the rights and dignity of our communities in the face of state violence and poverty. TGIJP works in teams made up of staff and members from our constituency. An ideal candidate for the Legal Director should be someone with prior experience working in shared-leadership environments, and have the qualifications listed below. TGIJP is an equal opportunity employer, and people of color, people with criminal convictions, and transgender persons are especially encouraged to apply. Please see our website, http://www.tgijp.org, for more information about us.
This position’s projected start date is May 1, 2009. The first month will overlap with the current Legal Director’s last month. Interested candidates should submit a resume, a 1-2 page cover letter, and list of 3 references (with contact information) to the Legal Director Hiring Committee. We will accept application materials via postal mail, fax, or email. In your cover letter, please answer the following questions: Why do you want to work at TGIJP? Why do you feel you are the right person for this position? What role do you think prisons play in our society, and what role ought they play, if any?
The deadline to apply is March 1, 2009.
TGIJP Legal Director Hiring Committee
342 9th Street, Suite 202B
San Francisco, CA 94103
Ph: 415-252-1444
Fax: 415-252-1554
Email: info@tgijp.org
Job Title: Legal Director
Job type: Full time, 40 hrs/week
Compensation: $40,000 to $45,000 DOE, with benefits
Start Date: May 1, 2009
Job Duties:
Direct all legal work of the organization: work with clients to do human rights research and reporting, direct alternative sentencing support for clients, advocate for clients facing abuse in prison, provide legal advice and referrals for clients, prepare civil litigation to challenge conditions of confinement for clients, educate community on their legal rights via presentations and written materials, and work with clients and legal team to develop and implement state-wide and nation-wide policy
o Work with and mentor/supervise a volunteer legal team (student interns, community members, and other attorneys) in all aspects of the legal work; participate in outreach to recruit interns and legal team members
Participate as an organizational representative in the Transforming Justice Coalition: meet regularly with Coalition partners, take on tasks related to development of Coalition
Participate in organizational development and governance: attend weekly staff meetings, general meetings & organizational retreats; participate in horizontal supervision structure; attend trainings on supervision skills; work with consultant to further develop the organization
Fundraising: Assist Development & Administrative Director when necessary to fundraise, provide needed work status updates to development staff on regular basis
Qualifications:
J.D. and California Bar membership
At least 3 years experience providing legal services to low-income people of color (LGBT POC preferred), at least 2 years experience supervising others
Experience building bridges among diverse communities of oppressed people
Experience working against the U.S. Prison Industrial Complex
Demonstrated commitment to trans, gender variant & intersex communities and people
Demonstrated ally to oppressed communities & conscientious of their role working with others with different levels of privilege
Highly organized, multi-tasker, self-starter, self-care system in place, able to receive and give constructive criticism, excellent personal and professional communication skills
Highly proficient using MS Office applications (particularly Word & Excel)
Experience providing legal services to highly marginalized and oppressed communities, particularly people currently and formerly imprisoned, people with active and past substance abuse problems, homeless people, people with mental illnesses, and/or survivors of trauma including child sexual abuse and domestic violence
Experience influencing or creating public policy
Experience working in shared leadership environments
Not on active probation or parole and able to visit clients in prison or jail
Flexible work schedule (able to work some weekends and evenings, and some travel)
Valid drivers license and able to drive to visit clients in all parts of California
Desired Qualifications:
Fluency in Spanish & English
Experience in criminal defense and plaintiff-side prison civil litigation
Experience with international human rights reporting and advocacy
History of imprisonment, or a family member of imprisoned person(s)
Experience working in formal collectives
History of working with and in transgender women of color communities, as well as those with intersex conditions (or disorders of sexual development)
Proficient in other software a plus: desktop publishing programs, Photoshop, and database programs such as Filemaker and GiftWorks
Experience teaching others (formally and informally)
Community organizing experience
HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS' APPLICATION
12th ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS' APPLICATION DRIVE LAUNCHES IN SEARCH OF YOUNG LATINO LEADERS IN 12 MARKETS ACROSS AMERICA
Latino High School Seniors Eligible to Apply for Thousands of Dollars in Educational Grants and Chance of Being Honored as Role Models at High-Profile Regional Events
WASHINGTON, DC - The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the launch of its 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, which identify, promote and prepare Latino leaders in the classroom and community. Applications are now available online at www.hispanicheritag e.org
The Youth Awards Regions include: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose/San Francisco-Bay Area, Phoenix, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia/ New Jersey, and Washington, DC. However, students across America can apply to their closest region and, if selected, simply have to attend the event to receive the Youth Award.
"It is critical we recognize and reward the remarkable accomplishments of our youth and more importantly position them as role models for younger Latinos," said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. "We recently conducted a survey of Americans with Zogby which alarmingly found that only 35 percent believed Latinos would make a positive impact as the largest minority going forward. The Youth Awardees we highlight through our program not only dispel that misperception but make all Americans optimistic about our future. We thank our dedicated sponsors for believing in the Latino community."
Students are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community and for their interest in several categories. Three students (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be honored in each of the six categories in each of the 12 regions. The 2009 Youth Awards categories are:
* Business, for students who are interested in entering the filed of business - sponsored by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
* Education, for students with a interested in being teachers or entering the educational field - sponsored by Southwest Airlines
* Engineering & Mathematics, for students with a strong interest in the fields of mathematics, engineering, or technology; sponsored by ExxonMobil
* Journalism, for students involved in print, broadcast, photo or online journalism; sponsored by NBC Universal and Telemundo
* Sports, for students who excel in athletics; sponsored by SUBWAY(r) restaurants
* Science & Healthcare, for students interested in the field of healthcare and science.
In addition, the US Army will recognize one of the 18 regional recipients for their exceptional Leadership in each of the 12 regions (12 total Leadership Youth Awardees). In an effort to recognize the important contributions of teachers in the students' success, each of the Youth Awardees will nominate an educator who has made a difference in their life and one will be presented the Teacher Award by the Staples Foundation for Learning in each region.
The Youth Awardees are chosen by regional selection committees in each of the regions. In the spring, Youth Awards Ceremonies will be coordinated at top colleges and universities in each of the 12 regions in honor of the young role models and the sponsors.
The success of the Youth Awards program is predicated by the support of thousands of high schools and community organizations including the Hispanic College Fund, Teach 4 America, Voto Latino, NRCCUA and HBI. In addition to the category sponsors listed above, the Youth Award Partners include AstraZeneca, UPS, AT&T, Teleflora and POM.
After the local ceremonies, the Regional Youth Awards recipients are narrowed down to one national Youth Award recipient for each category. Those individuals will be honored at the National Youth Awards presentation where each student receives an additional educational grant and a laptop computer. The National Youth Awardees will then be presented with their award onstage during the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, DC at the venerable Kennedy Center on September 30, 2009.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization which identifies, inspires, promotes, and prepares Latino leaders through educational, cultural and workforce programs. For more information, please visit www.HispanicHeritag e.org
NOTE: To sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and other Hispanic Heritage Foundation programs please call 202.861.9797.
Contact: Roberto Callejas, 202.861.9797
Roberto@hispanicher itage.org
Latino High School Seniors Eligible to Apply for Thousands of Dollars in Educational Grants and Chance of Being Honored as Role Models at High-Profile Regional Events
WASHINGTON, DC - The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) today announced the launch of its 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, which identify, promote and prepare Latino leaders in the classroom and community. Applications are now available online at www.hispanicheritag e.org
The Youth Awards Regions include: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose/San Francisco-Bay Area, Phoenix, Chicago, Miami, New York, Philadelphia/ New Jersey, and Washington, DC. However, students across America can apply to their closest region and, if selected, simply have to attend the event to receive the Youth Award.
"It is critical we recognize and reward the remarkable accomplishments of our youth and more importantly position them as role models for younger Latinos," said Jose Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. "We recently conducted a survey of Americans with Zogby which alarmingly found that only 35 percent believed Latinos would make a positive impact as the largest minority going forward. The Youth Awardees we highlight through our program not only dispel that misperception but make all Americans optimistic about our future. We thank our dedicated sponsors for believing in the Latino community."
Students are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom, community and for their interest in several categories. Three students (Gold, Silver and Bronze) will be honored in each of the six categories in each of the 12 regions. The 2009 Youth Awards categories are:
* Business, for students who are interested in entering the filed of business - sponsored by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
* Education, for students with a interested in being teachers or entering the educational field - sponsored by Southwest Airlines
* Engineering & Mathematics, for students with a strong interest in the fields of mathematics, engineering, or technology; sponsored by ExxonMobil
* Journalism, for students involved in print, broadcast, photo or online journalism; sponsored by NBC Universal and Telemundo
* Sports, for students who excel in athletics; sponsored by SUBWAY(r) restaurants
* Science & Healthcare, for students interested in the field of healthcare and science.
In addition, the US Army will recognize one of the 18 regional recipients for their exceptional Leadership in each of the 12 regions (12 total Leadership Youth Awardees). In an effort to recognize the important contributions of teachers in the students' success, each of the Youth Awardees will nominate an educator who has made a difference in their life and one will be presented the Teacher Award by the Staples Foundation for Learning in each region.
The Youth Awardees are chosen by regional selection committees in each of the regions. In the spring, Youth Awards Ceremonies will be coordinated at top colleges and universities in each of the 12 regions in honor of the young role models and the sponsors.
The success of the Youth Awards program is predicated by the support of thousands of high schools and community organizations including the Hispanic College Fund, Teach 4 America, Voto Latino, NRCCUA and HBI. In addition to the category sponsors listed above, the Youth Award Partners include AstraZeneca, UPS, AT&T, Teleflora and POM.
After the local ceremonies, the Regional Youth Awards recipients are narrowed down to one national Youth Award recipient for each category. Those individuals will be honored at the National Youth Awards presentation where each student receives an additional educational grant and a laptop computer. The National Youth Awardees will then be presented with their award onstage during the 22nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards in Washington, DC at the venerable Kennedy Center on September 30, 2009.
About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization which identifies, inspires, promotes, and prepares Latino leaders through educational, cultural and workforce programs. For more information, please visit www.HispanicHeritag e.org
NOTE: To sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards and other Hispanic Heritage Foundation programs please call 202.861.9797.
Contact: Roberto Callejas, 202.861.9797
Roberto@hispanicher itage.org
Clinic Director - Family Health Centers of San Diego
Clinic Director - Family Health Centers of San Diego
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and ongoing management of one or more or our health clinic locations, operating under Family Health Centers of San Diego. You will be participating in Baldrige and Kaizen (lean) activities, with the goal of creating a systematically and continuously improving organization. You will also be interfacing with the senior management of the Family Health Centers of San Diego system and others throughout the organization and the local community.
Requirements:
1. RN or BSN degree; or BA/BS in a related field with 3-5 years managerial experience with Masters Degree preferred, or applicable Master level education with at least three years experience in health care management including staff supervision.
2. Valid California Drivers License, reliable transportation and appropriate vehicle insurance required - some travel necessary.
3. Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish) preferred.
4. Significant experience in health care industry or out-patient medical clinics is required.
5. At least three years of progressively responsible positions in the health care field.
6. Supervisory experience and knowledge of budgets and budget preparation.
Please apply directly online at: http://www.fhcsd.jobs
Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and ongoing management of one or more or our health clinic locations, operating under Family Health Centers of San Diego. You will be participating in Baldrige and Kaizen (lean) activities, with the goal of creating a systematically and continuously improving organization. You will also be interfacing with the senior management of the Family Health Centers of San Diego system and others throughout the organization and the local community.
Requirements:
1. RN or BSN degree; or BA/BS in a related field with 3-5 years managerial experience with Masters Degree preferred, or applicable Master level education with at least three years experience in health care management including staff supervision.
2. Valid California Drivers License, reliable transportation and appropriate vehicle insurance required - some travel necessary.
3. Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish) preferred.
4. Significant experience in health care industry or out-patient medical clinics is required.
5. At least three years of progressively responsible positions in the health care field.
6. Supervisory experience and knowledge of budgets and budget preparation.
Please apply directly online at: http://www.fhcsd.jobs
Mexport Coordinator-Otay Mesa CA
Mexport Coordinator
Mid January 2009-May 2009
Position Overview: The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce has a new temporary (30-40 hours per week) opening for a self-motivated staff member to assist in the coordination of MEXPORT, the premier trade show promoting cross-border trade between Southern California and Baja California.
Key Job Requirements: Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish; great personality; International Business degree or related, computer literate in basic software programs and the internet; Experience in sales, event planning and Filemaker preferred.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Booth Sales
· Maintenance of MEXPORT database
· Vendor relationships
· Marketing
This opportunity provides a wealth of experience and the opportunity to develop new contacts in the cross-border trade industry.
The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce is offering an hourly rate of $9.00-11.50 per hour, depending on experience. The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization serving the border community by promoting economic development in the Otay Mesa region. Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to Lydia Enriquez at lenriquez@otaymesa.org or fax to (619) 661-6178. For more information on MEXPORT, please visit www.mexport.org
Mid January 2009-May 2009
Position Overview: The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce has a new temporary (30-40 hours per week) opening for a self-motivated staff member to assist in the coordination of MEXPORT, the premier trade show promoting cross-border trade between Southern California and Baja California.
Key Job Requirements: Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish; great personality; International Business degree or related, computer literate in basic software programs and the internet; Experience in sales, event planning and Filemaker preferred.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Booth Sales
· Maintenance of MEXPORT database
· Vendor relationships
· Marketing
This opportunity provides a wealth of experience and the opportunity to develop new contacts in the cross-border trade industry.
The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce is offering an hourly rate of $9.00-11.50 per hour, depending on experience. The Otay Mesa Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization serving the border community by promoting economic development in the Otay Mesa region. Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to Lydia Enriquez at lenriquez@otaymesa.org or fax to (619) 661-6178. For more information on MEXPORT, please visit www.mexport.org
Census Jobs
How to Apply
It's easy to apply! Call our toll-free Jobs line at 1-866-861-2010 and schedule an appointment to take the employment test. TTY users should call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Use our interactive map to find the local phone number of the Census office nearest you.
Can I download an application form online?
Yes. Visit the Documents section of this website to download, fill out, and print an application form and instructions. Please bring your completed application and I-9 Form to your scheduled testing session.
Will I be selected?
Applicants will be hired from almost every community and are selected based on the hiring needs of each particular area. Qualified applicants are contacted to work as Census jobs become available. Most hiring will take place February through May, 2009.
May I contact you via email?
No. Please use our interactive map to find the phone number for your Local Census Office, or call the toll-free phone number listed above.
In addition to applying to be a census taker, are there other jobs I can apply for?
Yes. There are other jobs available in our Regional Offices that you can apply for:
* Regional Office positions
It's easy to apply! Call our toll-free Jobs line at 1-866-861-2010 and schedule an appointment to take the employment test. TTY users should call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.
Use our interactive map to find the local phone number of the Census office nearest you.
Can I download an application form online?
Yes. Visit the Documents section of this website to download, fill out, and print an application form and instructions. Please bring your completed application and I-9 Form to your scheduled testing session.
Will I be selected?
Applicants will be hired from almost every community and are selected based on the hiring needs of each particular area. Qualified applicants are contacted to work as Census jobs become available. Most hiring will take place February through May, 2009.
May I contact you via email?
No. Please use our interactive map to find the phone number for your Local Census Office, or call the toll-free phone number listed above.
In addition to applying to be a census taker, are there other jobs I can apply for?
Yes. There are other jobs available in our Regional Offices that you can apply for:
* Regional Office positions
Job Posting- League of Conservation Voters DC
The League of Conservation Voters is turning environmental values into national priorities. LCV is seeking an Assistant in the Development Division. The LCV Family of Organizations includes LCV ((501(c)4), a 527 organization, LCV Action Fund (a federal political action committee) and LCV Education Fund (501(c)3 organization). LCV has already begun to push hard to translate our electoral victories into legislative successes. LCV is part of a coalition of environmental organizations working together to set the agenda for the new Administration and the next Congress to pass legislation in 2009 that revitalizes our economy and delivers energy and climate security. The Development Assistant is a key member of the Development team, supporting the critical work of the high-paced division, which plays an integral role in the organization¢s growth and functioning.
Development Assistant: Supports operations of the Development Division, which includes management of database, financial reporting and reconciliation, and production of high donor correspondence.
The Development Assistant will:
Maintain tracking system for all major donor information, pledges and income, implement and monitor pledge collection system.
· Draft and produce donor acknowledgements, and assist with production of other donor correspondence including invitations, cultivation and solicitation mailings, and newsletters.
Handle production work on written donor appeals including preparing address lists, managing merge database, assembling and mailing packages.
Manage donor research program, coordinate research process focusing on current and prospective donors.
· Produce reports on income and expenses for all funding streams, as well as reports necessary for financial reconciliation and FEC reporting.
· Work with Finance Division to process checks, credit cards and invoices.
· Maintain Development Division files; organize, update and purge on a regular basis.
· Answer inquiries from donors and make updates to donor database as requested.
Oversee the development intern and help with both the training and hiring process.
Answer inquiries from donors and make updates to donor database as requested.
Provide logistical support to SVP for Development as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
This position requires exceptional skills in Excel spreadsheets and databases and an especially disciplined attention to detail.
Requirements:
1. Education: College degree required.
2. Work experience: Minimum one year experience working in a non-profit, political organization or campaign desirable; fundraising experience preferred.
3. Skills: Good written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), and familiarity with phone systems; some database background. Attentive to details, and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.
4. Capabilities: Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
5. Conditions: Able to work occasional overtime to get the job done.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with "DEV ASSIST" in the subject line, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Visit our website, www.lcv.org. No phone calls please
LCV is an equal opportunity employer and offers opportunities for growth, convenient metro location, and comprehensive benefits including 3 weeks vacation, paid health, life and disability coverage and a 401(k) plan
Application Deadline: January 23, 2009
Development Assistant: Supports operations of the Development Division, which includes management of database, financial reporting and reconciliation, and production of high donor correspondence.
The Development Assistant will:
Maintain tracking system for all major donor information, pledges and income, implement and monitor pledge collection system.
· Draft and produce donor acknowledgements, and assist with production of other donor correspondence including invitations, cultivation and solicitation mailings, and newsletters.
Handle production work on written donor appeals including preparing address lists, managing merge database, assembling and mailing packages.
Manage donor research program, coordinate research process focusing on current and prospective donors.
· Produce reports on income and expenses for all funding streams, as well as reports necessary for financial reconciliation and FEC reporting.
· Work with Finance Division to process checks, credit cards and invoices.
· Maintain Development Division files; organize, update and purge on a regular basis.
· Answer inquiries from donors and make updates to donor database as requested.
Oversee the development intern and help with both the training and hiring process.
Answer inquiries from donors and make updates to donor database as requested.
Provide logistical support to SVP for Development as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
This position requires exceptional skills in Excel spreadsheets and databases and an especially disciplined attention to detail.
Requirements:
1. Education: College degree required.
2. Work experience: Minimum one year experience working in a non-profit, political organization or campaign desirable; fundraising experience preferred.
3. Skills: Good written and oral communications skills, excellent skills in word processing and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), and familiarity with phone systems; some database background. Attentive to details, and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data.
4. Capabilities: Solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV.
5. Conditions: Able to work occasional overtime to get the job done.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@lcv.org with "DEV ASSIST" in the subject line, or mail to League of Conservation Voters, Attn: Human Resources, 1920 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Visit our website, www.lcv.org. No phone calls please
LCV is an equal opportunity employer and offers opportunities for growth, convenient metro location, and comprehensive benefits including 3 weeks vacation, paid health, life and disability coverage and a 401(k) plan
Application Deadline: January 23, 2009
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps)
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community.
Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship.
For more info: www.cityyear. org or email:
cmurphy@cityyear. org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman.
Recruitment open houseswill be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship.
For more info: www.cityyear. org or email:
cmurphy@cityyear. org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman.
Recruitment open houseswill be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
University of Maryland, College Park:
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd. edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283 University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 - 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd. edu/pr
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program,
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at:
www.education. gsfc.nasa. gov/pages/ placement. html
Apply now! The application must be postmarked by February 17, 2009.
www.education. gsfc.nasa. gov/pages/ placement. html
Apply now! The application must be postmarked by February 17, 2009.
The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program c
FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away for more information. The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00 and the application deadline is February 20. To apply, go to www.morehouse. edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center."
The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum
FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/ gcc/exhibit/ camp.htm.
Deadline is April 20.
Deadline is April 20.
Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program
FREE!! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now!
Go to www.princeton. edu/sjp Deadline is Jan. 23.
Go to www.princeton. edu/sjp Deadline is Jan. 23.
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - Applications due: Feb. 27, 2009 - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop. com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility.
Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE!!
2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FREE!!
MIT announces its MITES Program, (ナMinority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are elected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT.
To apply, go http://mit.edu/ mites/www Deadline is Feb. 2.
MIT announces its MITES Program, (ナMinority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are elected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT.
To apply, go http://mit.edu/ mites/www Deadline is Feb. 2.
International Exchange Program for Minority Students Interested in Medicine.
International Exchange Program for Minority Students Interested in Medicine.
ITPApplications@ mssm.edu
Please share this with college students of color interested in medicine. These are paid international summer internships. The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students invites, current undergraduate, master and doctoral degree students or recent graduates to participate in an exciting and unique international exchange program. Interns work on research projects under the guidance of prominent international scientists in one of six countries in Latin America, Europe and Africa.
Before interns travel to their assigned countries, they receive one week of Orientation at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After orientation, students will travel to their host countries.
The Program Director and Coordinator provide all the support necessary to ensure that the intern-m entor fit is beneficial to all participants.
Benefits: All paid travel and housing expenses to attend Orientation Week in New York City and at the host country. Emergency health insurance while in host country. Monthly stipend of between $1,000 - $1,900, depending on level of education.
Selection Criteria: Minorities underrepresented in the sciences: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and rural Appalachians. U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents enrolled in or recently graduated from BA, BS, MA, MPH, PhD, MD or other Master's level programs and doctoral programs.
Available to travel for 10-12 weeks (end of May through August). Interns must commit 10-12 full weeks to the program. Willing to write a research report and make an oral presentation of the research perfo rmed.
How to Apply
Application instructions are available for download at the Program's
Website: http://www.mssm. edu/cpm/educatio n/iep_minority
Completed applications, along with their respective attachments, must
be received by January 16, 2009. Late applications will not be
accepted.
Please e-mail the completed application form to the e-mail address below, using "International Training Program" in the e-mail's subject line. Please use this e-mail address for any questions you may have. No telephone calls please. ITPApplications@ mssm.edu
Funded by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
ITPApplications@ mssm.edu
Please share this with college students of color interested in medicine. These are paid international summer internships. The Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students invites, current undergraduate, master and doctoral degree students or recent graduates to participate in an exciting and unique international exchange program. Interns work on research projects under the guidance of prominent international scientists in one of six countries in Latin America, Europe and Africa.
Before interns travel to their assigned countries, they receive one week of Orientation at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. After orientation, students will travel to their host countries.
The Program Director and Coordinator provide all the support necessary to ensure that the intern-m entor fit is beneficial to all participants.
Benefits: All paid travel and housing expenses to attend Orientation Week in New York City and at the host country. Emergency health insurance while in host country. Monthly stipend of between $1,000 - $1,900, depending on level of education.
Selection Criteria: Minorities underrepresented in the sciences: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and rural Appalachians. U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents enrolled in or recently graduated from BA, BS, MA, MPH, PhD, MD or other Master's level programs and doctoral programs.
Available to travel for 10-12 weeks (end of May through August). Interns must commit 10-12 full weeks to the program. Willing to write a research report and make an oral presentation of the research perfo rmed.
How to Apply
Application instructions are available for download at the Program's
Website: http://www.mssm. edu/cpm/educatio n/iep_minority
Completed applications, along with their respective attachments, must
be received by January 16, 2009. Late applications will not be
accepted.
Please e-mail the completed application form to the e-mail address below, using "International Training Program" in the e-mail's subject line. Please use this e-mail address for any questions you may have. No telephone calls please. ITPApplications@ mssm.edu
Funded by the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Summer Internships at NIH
Please let any young people you know that now is the time to be lining up
summer internships, especially at NIH. They should use their winter breaks
to make contact directly with NIH principal investigators. Use the website
below to identify persons in the desired fields. They should try to set up
meetings during the winter break.
Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
*http://intramural. nih.gov/search/ index.tml*
Sincerely,
Roland A. Owens, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Office of Intramural Research
Office of the Director
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bldg. 2, Room 2E24
2 CENTER DR MSC 0230
BETHESDA MD 20892-0230
Phone: 301-594-7471
Fax: 301-480-3123
E-mail: owensrol@mail. nih.gov
Lab contact info (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons)
Chief, Molecular Biology Section
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bldg. 8, Rm. 307
8 CENTER DR MSC 0840
BETHESDA MD 20892-0840
Phone: (301) 496-3359 (Country code 001)
Fax: (301) 402-0053
http://www.niddk. nih.gov/intram/ people/rowens. htm
*Link to Fellowships, ** **Staff Scientist and Tenured/Tenure- Track Research
Positions*
*http://www.training .nih.gov/ *
* *
*Link to NIH Jobs***
http://www.jobs. nih.gov/
* *
*Deputy Director for Intramural Research Webboard Job site (NIH Access Only)
*
http://www.nih. gov/ddir/ Jobs.html
summer internships, especially at NIH. They should use their winter breaks
to make contact directly with NIH principal investigators. Use the website
below to identify persons in the desired fields. They should try to set up
meetings during the winter break.
Searchable database of all NIH intramural research projects
*http://intramural. nih.gov/search/ index.tml*
Sincerely,
Roland A. Owens, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, Office of Intramural Research
Office of the Director
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bldg. 2, Room 2E24
2 CENTER DR MSC 0230
BETHESDA MD 20892-0230
Phone: 301-594-7471
Fax: 301-480-3123
E-mail: owensrol@mail. nih.gov
Lab contact info (Tuesday and Thursday afternoons)
Chief, Molecular Biology Section
Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Biology
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bldg. 8, Rm. 307
8 CENTER DR MSC 0840
BETHESDA MD 20892-0840
Phone: (301) 496-3359 (Country code 001)
Fax: (301) 402-0053
http://www.niddk. nih.gov/intram/ people/rowens. htm
*Link to Fellowships, ** **Staff Scientist and Tenured/Tenure- Track Research
Positions*
*http://www.training .nih.gov/ *
* *
*Link to NIH Jobs***
http://www.jobs. nih.gov/
* *
*Deputy Director for Intramural Research Webboard Job site (NIH Access Only)
*
http://www.nih. gov/ddir/ Jobs.html
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting
Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting
September 2009-June 2010
The Metcalf Diversity Fellowship was an important stepping stone into environmental filmmaking for me. Without it I would never have been able to make videos for NPR Science Friday, visit various parts of the U.S., and learn so much about environmental issues today - and make videos about them.
MA Shumin, Independent Filmmaker, http://mashumin.com, 2007-2008 Metcalf Diversity Fellow
The Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting is a 42-week fellowship program that provides traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic minority journalists with an opportunity to learn basic science, gain environmental research and reporting skills, and apply new knowledge and skills in a 38-week reporting assignment.
The Diversity Fellowships program consists of four weeks of independent study at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography with science faculty mentors, including an orientation and immersion workshop that integrates science and environmental justice issues; and 38 weeks of reporting on science and the environment with reporter and editor mentors. Fellows may work in radio, television, and print outlets such as The American Prospect; The Boston Globe; Chicago Tribune/chicagotribune.com; The Christian Science Monitor; EarthSky Communications; High Country News; Los Angeles Times; Minnesota Public Radio; National Geographic; NOVA Science Television; The Providence Journal; Sacramento Bee; Salon.com; PRI's The World; and Talk of the Nation: Science Friday.
The fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend paid over ten months and limited travel support. The stipend does not include health benefits.
Eligible journalists must have a minimum of one year of professional journalism experience, U.S. citizenship, and a demonstrated interest in improving their environmental and science reporting skills.
The Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting are currently funded by a grant from the Geosciences Division of the National Science Foundation (see news release). The number of fellowships to be offered for the 2009-2010 class will depend upon funding.
I was delighted with our Metcalf Diversity Fellow - he was engaged, up-to-speed, eager. He was able to start making a valuable contribution to our operation right away. Not only did we get a sterling candidate, but Metcalf staff was admirably supportive and engaged with the fellows. I was impressed.
Owen Thomas, Deputy Feature Editor, The Christian Science Monitor
Having Ambar [Espinoza] in the MPR newsroom helped us broaden and deepen our environmental reporting. The payoff was in the service to our listeners and improving our lead over our competition on this important beat.
Mike Edgerly, Deputy News Director, Minnesota Public Radio
This program has done a wonderful job of bringing diversity and more reporting help to our newsroom during a time when financial pressures are forcing us to cut back on our resources for covering the news.
Peter B. Lord, Environment Writer, The Providence Journal
September 2009-June 2010
The Metcalf Diversity Fellowship was an important stepping stone into environmental filmmaking for me. Without it I would never have been able to make videos for NPR Science Friday, visit various parts of the U.S., and learn so much about environmental issues today - and make videos about them.
MA Shumin, Independent Filmmaker, http://mashumin.com, 2007-2008 Metcalf Diversity Fellow
The Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting is a 42-week fellowship program that provides traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic minority journalists with an opportunity to learn basic science, gain environmental research and reporting skills, and apply new knowledge and skills in a 38-week reporting assignment.
The Diversity Fellowships program consists of four weeks of independent study at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography with science faculty mentors, including an orientation and immersion workshop that integrates science and environmental justice issues; and 38 weeks of reporting on science and the environment with reporter and editor mentors. Fellows may work in radio, television, and print outlets such as The American Prospect; The Boston Globe; Chicago Tribune/chicagotribune.com; The Christian Science Monitor; EarthSky Communications; High Country News; Los Angeles Times; Minnesota Public Radio; National Geographic; NOVA Science Television; The Providence Journal; Sacramento Bee; Salon.com; PRI's The World; and Talk of the Nation: Science Friday.
The fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend paid over ten months and limited travel support. The stipend does not include health benefits.
Eligible journalists must have a minimum of one year of professional journalism experience, U.S. citizenship, and a demonstrated interest in improving their environmental and science reporting skills.
The Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting are currently funded by a grant from the Geosciences Division of the National Science Foundation (see news release). The number of fellowships to be offered for the 2009-2010 class will depend upon funding.
I was delighted with our Metcalf Diversity Fellow - he was engaged, up-to-speed, eager. He was able to start making a valuable contribution to our operation right away. Not only did we get a sterling candidate, but Metcalf staff was admirably supportive and engaged with the fellows. I was impressed.
Owen Thomas, Deputy Feature Editor, The Christian Science Monitor
Having Ambar [Espinoza] in the MPR newsroom helped us broaden and deepen our environmental reporting. The payoff was in the service to our listeners and improving our lead over our competition on this important beat.
Mike Edgerly, Deputy News Director, Minnesota Public Radio
This program has done a wonderful job of bringing diversity and more reporting help to our newsroom during a time when financial pressures are forcing us to cut back on our resources for covering the news.
Peter B. Lord, Environment Writer, The Providence Journal
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Kaiser Family Foundation Offers Media Fellowships in Health
Deadline: March 3, 2009
Kaiser Family Foundation Offers Media Fellowships in Health
A program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Kaiser Media Fellowships in Health program is a flexible opportunity for print, broadcast, and online journalists to pursue an area of interest in U.S. health policy issues.
Any journalist, editor, or producer specializing in health reporting — or wanting to do so — is eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or must work for an accredited U.S. media organization. There is no age restriction, but typically fellows are in the early to mid-career range, with at least five years experience as a journalist. Fellows are selected primarily on the basis of previous and potential work, on the applicant's demonstrated commitment to report on health issues, and on the committee's determination of which candidates would benefit most from the particular opportunities this program offers.
Research/reporting projects should be focused on U.S. health policy and financing issues such as prescription drugs, health insurance coverage, the uninsured, Medicare, Medicaid, health care costs, and racial and ethnic disparities in care. Priority will be given to projects otherwise unlikely to be undertaken or completed, focusing on issues that have not been reported or are under-reported, and which have a high likelihood of being published/aired and of reaching a mass audience. Priority may also be given to those that are complex and would benefit from an in-depth study or the opportunity to travel.
Each fellow will be awarded a stipend of up to $55,000 for a nine month fellowship, or a prorated amount for fellows who spend less time completing their project. Additional expenses, including travel, will also be met.
Complete program information is available at the Kaiser Foundation Web site.
Kaiser Family Foundation Offers Media Fellowships in Health
A program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Kaiser Media Fellowships in Health program is a flexible opportunity for print, broadcast, and online journalists to pursue an area of interest in U.S. health policy issues.
Any journalist, editor, or producer specializing in health reporting — or wanting to do so — is eligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, or must work for an accredited U.S. media organization. There is no age restriction, but typically fellows are in the early to mid-career range, with at least five years experience as a journalist. Fellows are selected primarily on the basis of previous and potential work, on the applicant's demonstrated commitment to report on health issues, and on the committee's determination of which candidates would benefit most from the particular opportunities this program offers.
Research/reporting projects should be focused on U.S. health policy and financing issues such as prescription drugs, health insurance coverage, the uninsured, Medicare, Medicaid, health care costs, and racial and ethnic disparities in care. Priority will be given to projects otherwise unlikely to be undertaken or completed, focusing on issues that have not been reported or are under-reported, and which have a high likelihood of being published/aired and of reaching a mass audience. Priority may also be given to those that are complex and would benefit from an in-depth study or the opportunity to travel.
Each fellow will be awarded a stipend of up to $55,000 for a nine month fellowship, or a prorated amount for fellows who spend less time completing their project. Additional expenses, including travel, will also be met.
Complete program information is available at the Kaiser Foundation Web site.
2009 Hispanic Youth Symposium Application Now Available Online
December 17, 2008 lsandoval@hispanicfund.org
2009 Hispanic Youth Symposium Application Now Available Online
Washington, D.C.—Online applications for the 2009 Hispanic Youth Symposia have opened and can be accessed at www.hispanicyouth.org.
The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four-day, three-night program that brings 100-200 Hispanic high school students to a college campus for workshops on accessing and affording college.
During the symposium students compete for $14,000 in scholarships, learn how to pay and apply for college, meet college admissions representatives, discover career opportunities, and find mentors who share valuable insights.
“I attended the Hispanic Youth Symposium and it changed the way I think about college,” said Wendy Flores, a 2008 Hispanic Youth Symposium attendee. “I learned that college is a way to pursue a career that makes you happy. I also learned that an education can be affordable with the help of financial aid and scholarships.”
In 2008, more than 100 students from California, attended the symposium and following it, 90 percent stated they understood the college application and financing process and 80 percent stated they were planning on attending graduate school.
The symposium serves as the summer kickoff event for the Hispanic Youth Institute, a year-round program that builds on the information learned at the symposium by providing in-depth programming throughout the following school year. 2009 marks the first year that the Hispanic College Fund is implementing “Hispanic Youth Institute” as the official title of the program.
“2009 is a very exciting year for the Hispanic Youth Symposia,” said George Cushman, vice president of programs for the Hispanic College Fund. “Local communities across the nation have demonstrated that helping talented Hispanic high school students is a priority. As a consequence, programming at the local level will only strengthen as local communities continue to engage community leaders and key stakeholders to the benefit of students.”
In 2009 the Hispanic Youth Symposia will be held in six cities: Los Angeles, CA; Fresno, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; Fairfax, VA; and Baltimore, MD.
To learn details about a symposium near you, visit www.hispanicyouth.org.
About the Hispanic College Fund
Founded in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides Hispanic high school and college students with the vision, resources, and mentorship needed to become community leaders and achieve successful careers in business, science, technology, engineering and math.
The Hispanic College Fund has an annual budget of $6 million with 20 full-time employees. In 2006, the Hispanic College Fund received the Brillante award for "Nonprofit of the Year" from the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and in 2007 was recognized by USA Today as one of the nation's top 25 charities.
Website: www.hispanicfund.org
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2009 Hispanic Youth Symposium Application Now Available Online
Washington, D.C.—Online applications for the 2009 Hispanic Youth Symposia have opened and can be accessed at www.hispanicyouth.org.
The Hispanic Youth Symposium is a four-day, three-night program that brings 100-200 Hispanic high school students to a college campus for workshops on accessing and affording college.
During the symposium students compete for $14,000 in scholarships, learn how to pay and apply for college, meet college admissions representatives, discover career opportunities, and find mentors who share valuable insights.
“I attended the Hispanic Youth Symposium and it changed the way I think about college,” said Wendy Flores, a 2008 Hispanic Youth Symposium attendee. “I learned that college is a way to pursue a career that makes you happy. I also learned that an education can be affordable with the help of financial aid and scholarships.”
In 2008, more than 100 students from California, attended the symposium and following it, 90 percent stated they understood the college application and financing process and 80 percent stated they were planning on attending graduate school.
The symposium serves as the summer kickoff event for the Hispanic Youth Institute, a year-round program that builds on the information learned at the symposium by providing in-depth programming throughout the following school year. 2009 marks the first year that the Hispanic College Fund is implementing “Hispanic Youth Institute” as the official title of the program.
“2009 is a very exciting year for the Hispanic Youth Symposia,” said George Cushman, vice president of programs for the Hispanic College Fund. “Local communities across the nation have demonstrated that helping talented Hispanic high school students is a priority. As a consequence, programming at the local level will only strengthen as local communities continue to engage community leaders and key stakeholders to the benefit of students.”
In 2009 the Hispanic Youth Symposia will be held in six cities: Los Angeles, CA; Fresno, CA; Albuquerque, NM; Dallas, TX; Fairfax, VA; and Baltimore, MD.
To learn details about a symposium near you, visit www.hispanicyouth.org.
About the Hispanic College Fund
Founded in 1993, the Hispanic College Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides Hispanic high school and college students with the vision, resources, and mentorship needed to become community leaders and achieve successful careers in business, science, technology, engineering and math.
The Hispanic College Fund has an annual budget of $6 million with 20 full-time employees. In 2006, the Hispanic College Fund received the Brillante award for "Nonprofit of the Year" from the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and in 2007 was recognized by USA Today as one of the nation's top 25 charities.
Website: www.hispanicfund.org
###
Careers in the Foreign Service Diversity Networking Event
Represent America to the World.
Attend the U.S. Department of State
Careers in Foreign Affairs Diversity
Networking Event to find out how.
Careers in the Foreign Service Diversity Networking Event
Thursday January 29, 2009
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Networking Reception & event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet with representatives from the U.S. Department of State about the diverse range
of careers available to you. If you are unable to attend, or would like more information about the U.S. Department of State,
visit us at careers.state.gov.
RSVPs are required. Participants must register at mpnsite.com/rsvp.asp. Attendees should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes
prior to start of event to allow time for security screening.
* Careers Representing America *
careers.state.gov
U.S. citizenship is required. Equal opportunity employer.
mpnsite.com/rsvp.asp
Attend the U.S. Department of State
Careers in Foreign Affairs Diversity
Networking Event to find out how.
Careers in the Foreign Service Diversity Networking Event
Thursday January 29, 2009
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Networking Reception & event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet with representatives from the U.S. Department of State about the diverse range
of careers available to you. If you are unable to attend, or would like more information about the U.S. Department of State,
visit us at careers.state.gov.
RSVPs are required. Participants must register at mpnsite.com/rsvp.asp. Attendees should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes
prior to start of event to allow time for security screening.
* Careers Representing America *
careers.state.gov
U.S. citizenship is required. Equal opportunity employer.
mpnsite.com/rsvp.asp
Friday, January 2, 2009
FAA Hiring Notice
FAA Hiring Notice
If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high
school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications
for air traffic controller school. We all have kids and know kids in the
right age group (under 31) and with some effort they could reach a
salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! . You need only
a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the
exam.
They need to go to
http://www.faa. gov/jobs/ job_ opportunities/ airtraffic_ controllers/
for details and to fill out the application immediately - even if they
don't know if! they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal
government and it may take them months to call.
The key is to apply NOW.
There will be a lot of retirements coming up rather quickly and they
need! to line up training to accommodate these openings. It's my
understanding that th e=2
0FAA rarely has an open application such as this
and that the jobs are coveted. The person who shared this has a 28 year
old daughter who is well into 6 figures and has plenty of time for
travel/recreation and has started another career on the side. This is a
great opportunity and it should be noted that choosing a site like
Anchorage or Indianapolis to train is a likely acceptance into the
training program - after-which you can transfer anywhere in the country
that has a tower. I hope you pass this information on to family,
friends, etc.
If you have or know kids between the ages of 18-31 with a high
school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications
for air traffic controller school. We all have kids and know kids in the
right age group (under 31) and with some effort they could reach a
salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! . You need only
a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the
exam.
They need to go to
http://www.faa. gov/jobs/ job_ opportunities/ airtraffic_ controllers/
for details and to fill out the application immediately - even if they
don't know if! they'd want to attend immediately - it's the federal
government and it may take them months to call.
The key is to apply NOW.
There will be a lot of retirements coming up rather quickly and they
need! to line up training to accommodate these openings. It's my
understanding that th e=2
0FAA rarely has an open application such as this
and that the jobs are coveted. The person who shared this has a 28 year
old daughter who is well into 6 figures and has plenty of time for
travel/recreation and has started another career on the side. This is a
great opportunity and it should be noted that choosing a site like
Anchorage or Indianapolis to train is a likely acceptance into the
training program - after-which you can transfer anywhere in the country
that has a tower. I hope you pass this information on to family,
friends, etc.
Program Associate Position Available in Mexico City
*Program Associate Position Available *
http://www.americas policy.org
*Program Associate Job Description * The Americas Program Program
Associate is a full time position based in Mexico City available
soon to qualified candidates.
*Main responsibilies include:*
1. *Production of materials:* Tracking, copyedit and coordination of production of all Americas Program
(www.americaspolicy .org
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articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The Program Associate also coordinates translation and promotion of materials to the public and media, management of subscriber lists/listserves/ google groups of 32,000 people.
2. *Fundraising: * proposal writing, research funding sources, individual donor drives, and generating from fees, royalties and honoraria, grant reports.
3. *Media Outreach:* to Spanish and English language media in the U.S. and Latin America. Also includes tracking media appearances.
4. *Some administration: *The CIP office does much of the adminstration but the Program Associate handles payments to providers, petty cash and expense reports, copies in coordination with administrative staff in Washington DC and webmaster in New Mexico.
5. *Miscellaneous tasks:* website changes, relations with other organizations, etc.
*Skills required:*
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish. Portuguese a plus.
Basic Word/Excel, HTML/dreamweaver, Quark. Basic email distribution web-based software also a plus.
*Salary and Benefits:* According to experience
Send resume and cover letter to americas@ciponline. org
* Contact Katie Kohlstedt, americas@ciponline. org, 202-536-2649 *
*Produced and distributed by the Americas Policy Program, a program of the Center for International Policy (CIP).
For more information, visit
http://www.americas policy.org/
If you would like to reprint material from the Americas Program (
),
please email: americas@ciponline. org.*
*If you would like to subscribe to the free biweekly e-zine Americas Updater (English) or Boletin Transfronterizo (Español y Portuguës) or our listservs on specific issues for the first time, please go to:
.
http://www.americas policy.org
*Program Associate Job Description * The Americas Program Program
Associate is a full time position based in Mexico City available
soon to qualified candidates.
*Main responsibilies include:*
1. *Production of materials:* Tracking, copyedit and coordination of production of all Americas Program
(www.americaspolicy .org
ce%3Dstreamsend% 26utm_medium% 3Demail%26utm_ content%3D223361 2%26utm_cam
paign%3DProgram% 2520Associate% 2520Position% 2520Available> )
articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The Program Associate also coordinates translation and promotion of materials to the public and media, management of subscriber lists/listserves/ google groups of 32,000 people.
2. *Fundraising: * proposal writing, research funding sources, individual donor drives, and generating from fees, royalties and honoraria, grant reports.
3. *Media Outreach:* to Spanish and English language media in the U.S. and Latin America. Also includes tracking media appearances.
4. *Some administration: *The CIP office does much of the adminstration but the Program Associate handles payments to providers, petty cash and expense reports, copies in coordination with administrative staff in Washington DC and webmaster in New Mexico.
5. *Miscellaneous tasks:* website changes, relations with other organizations, etc.
*Skills required:*
Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish. Portuguese a plus.
Basic Word/Excel, HTML/dreamweaver, Quark. Basic email distribution web-based software also a plus.
*Salary and Benefits:* According to experience
Send resume and cover letter to americas@ciponline. org
* Contact Katie Kohlstedt, americas@ciponline. org, 202-536-2649 *
*Produced and distributed by the Americas Policy Program, a program of the Center for International Policy (CIP).
For more information, visit
http://www.americas policy.org/
If you would like to reprint material from the Americas Program (
please email: americas@ciponline. org.*
*If you would like to subscribe to the free biweekly e-zine Americas Updater (English) or Boletin Transfronterizo (Español y Portuguës) or our listservs on specific issues for the first time, please go to:
Jobs in DC
POSITION: Human Subjects Specialist
COMPANY: Ripple Effect Communications, Inc.
CLIENT LOCATION: Office of Extramural Programs, Office of Extramural
Research, National Institutes of Health
TO APPLY: send cover letter and CV/resume to Amy Bielski, President & CEO (
abielski@reffect. net)
job description: Provide support and assistance to the NIH Office of
Extramural Programs (OEP) process for ensuring Human Subjects Protections in
Extramural Projects (This is a contractor position located in the NIH Office
of Extramural Research).
Responsibilities include:
_ Electronic organization of files, scanning of documents, and linking
different databases
_ Monitoring and establishing quality control measures for NIH processes for
ensuring human subjects protections in extramural projects
_ Assisting in ensuring completeness of information submitted to the Office
of Extramural Programs for evaluation
_ Data collection (including entry and filing) and analysis, which involves
assessing proposed research in terms of science and ethics: preparing
summary reports and analysis, as needed.
_ Becoming familiar with regulations, policies, and guidance that specify
informational requirements for applicants
_ Evaluating and resolving human subjects concerns associated with
biomedical and behavioral research studies
_ Drafting correspondence, summaries, and reports; assembling background
information for meetings and presentations; participating in oral and
written follow-up of unresolved issues with NIH staff; giving oral
presentations in NIH meetings on data analyses
_ Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS, education, and experience:
_ Familiarity with Federal regulations to protect Human Subjects from
Research Risks (45 CFR 46)
_ Computer Literacy, including skills with word processing, spreadsheets,
and familiarity with database software
_ Ability to prioritize tasks, organize information, and meet deadlines
_ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
_ Requires general knowledge of scientific and ethical issues and knowledge
of environments in which clinical research is conducted
_ At least 2 years experience in a public health field, preferably
experience with human subjects
_ B.A., B.S., or M.S. and experience in a field of biomedical or behavioral
science, and/or Bioethics/Research Ethics education and experience
____________ _________ _________ __
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Position Title: Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Organization: American Association for Cancer Research
Website: www.aacr.org
Location: 1425 "K" Street, Washington, DC
Category: Executive/Exempt
Department: Science Policy and Government Relations
Reports To: Senior Director of Science Policy and Government
Relations
Contact: Vern Mitchell, Director of Human Resources
(vern.mitchell@ aacr.org, 215 440-9300)
Position Summary:
The AACR is the oldest and largest cancer research organization in the world
dedicated to the conquest of cancer. The mission of the American
Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is to prevent and cure cancer at the
earliest possible time through research, education,
communication, and collaborations Its membership includes 27,000
of the most accomplished scientists in the world in laboratory,
translational, clinical, and epidemiological research related to cancer.
The scientific scope of the AACR and its members includes the etiology,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Since science policy must
devolve from high-quality science, AACR's national and international
scientific heft, prestige, and integrity make its work in cancer science
policy all the more important in advancing cancer research and reducing
cancer incidence and mortality.
The AACR has engaged in policy initiatives since the late 1980's. Its role
in policy has included, among other issues, advocating for more federal
research dollars, working with the FDA on Critical Path Initiative such as
predictive biomarkers for therapy, acknowledging the contributions of key
political figures to cancer and biomedical research, and taking positions on
various scientific and technical areas that have policy implications for the
cancer field. These activities are being expanded as a result of the recent
opening of AACR's Washington, DC Office, and over time the DC office will
become even more integrated into the scientific and educational mission of
the AACR that is fostered out of the AACR headquarters in Philadelphia.
Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government
Relations, the Senior Government Affairs Analyst works closely with the
Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee and the Board of Directors
in implementing a wide range of exciting science policy programs and
activities related to the mission of the American Association for Cancer
Research. Such activities are designed to create and strengthen the
dialogue between policymakers and cancer scientists and advocates, to
educate policymakers, and to make substantive contributions to removing
policy barriers to advances in cancer research. These policies are
recommended by the AACR Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee and
approved by the Board of Directors on behalf of the collective membership of
the AACR.
A strategic plan for science policy and legislative affairs is currently
underway that will guide these AACR activities into the future.
Senior Government Affairs Analyst plays a central role in the success of
AACR's work in this important area and guides AACR policy activities to a
productive conclusion The staff member provides real-time information,
analysis, and expert oversight of legislative issues and pending bills
related to the cancer field, and reports on them to the Senior Director of
Science Policy and Government Relations, the CEO, other AACR officers, AACR
committee members, and AACR members at large. To maximize AACR's efforts in
science policy, the Senior Science Policy Analyst educates legislators and
their staffs about the value of cancer research to improving public health
and saving lives.
Policies related to cancer and cancer-related biomedical research are
implemented and monitored by the Senior Government Affairs Analyst under the
direction of the Senior Director. Such policies, whether they are position
statements of the AACR, initiatives to increase appropriations for cancer
research, or educational efforts targeting individuals about important
pending legislation, when these are successfully promoted by the AACR and
brought to fruition, assist the members of the AACR and other members of the
cancer community to accelerate progress against cancer.
The Senior Government Affairs Analyst functions as a representative of the
AACR when making regular contacts with Congressional offices, survivor and
patient advocacy organizations, and other relevant appropriate bodies.
He/she develops effective initiatives that encourage members of the
Congress and their staffs to consult the AACR and its expert members in
important matters related to cancer and cancer research. Also, the Senior
Government Affairs Analyst helps to plan and oversee the activities of AACR
members when they are engaged in public education activities on the Hill
related to cancer and cancer-related biomedical research. Overall, he/she
is responsible for executing the AACR's expanding policy agenda and
strategic plan.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide direction and support for the AACR's national legislative
policy activities and priorities in terms of advice, needs assessment, plans
for implementation and advocacy strategies, and execution of activities
toward their successful completion by the AACR
* Coordinate the AACR's strategic plan for legislative action and
implement these legislative objectives relating to cancer research
* Monitor, analyze, and assess legislative developments
* Prepare issue briefs, Congressional testimonies, policy statements,
and other documents as needed
* Keep abreast of the scientific programs of the AACR and consider
policy implications where appropriate
* Contribute to a policy newsletter and/or other policy-related
materials to inform AACR members, cancer organizations, targeted
individuals, and other groups as appropriate
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with the policy
staffs of other cancer organizations and cancer alliances
* Be proactive in identifying policy areas of importance and conduct
policy analysis and development in relation to these issues
Education and Training:
* Graduate degree required
* Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a science-related field preferred
* Public policy fellowship or other related training or background a
plus
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
* Knowledge of government policies and procedures and the political
process
* Strong interest in cancer and cancer-related biomedical research and
a working knowledge of the needs of the field
* High-quality written and oral communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities
* Ability to interact, negotiate, and work with VIPs and all levels of
management on complex policy matters, including Board members, prominent
scientists, Administration and Congressional officials, corporate
executives, and members of the media
* A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy
issues, build evidence-based arguments for policy proposals to AACR approval
bodies, and bring conflicting points of view to consensus
* Ability to effectively communicate the progress that has been made
in cancer research to government officials along with the future needs of
the cancer field
* Ability to make rational, realistic, and sound recommendations and
decisions based on consideration of all facts and alternatives
* Ability to work independently towards approved objectives, while at
the same time being able to predict when such approaches need discussion
with AACR officials prior to final action
* Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* High degree of judgment, discretion, tact, and insight
* A self-starter with creativity and initiative
Computer Knowledge:
* PC, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Work Experience:
* Three to five years of relevant experience in a public policy
environment
* Proven accomplishments in implementing complex policy projects
National Academies Program Officer
Location:
Corporate Headquarters - DC
Department:
Policy & Global Affairs Div
Job Req #:
080297-5
Basic Requirements:
Master's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 3 years of
related professional experience. Demonstrated basic proficiency in conveying
scientific/technica l/policy information in oral and written form. Previous
policy work desired.
Description
The mission of Policy and Global Affairs (PGA) is to help improve public
policy, understanding, and education in matters of science, technology, and
health with regard to national strategies and resources, global affairs,
workforce and the economy. The division is particularly charged to identify
and build synergy among the disciplines and issue areas, and to promote
interaction among science, engineering, medicine and public policy. The
division includes a range of standing committees and boards concerned with
the vitality of the research enterprise in the US and abroad. In that
connection, the units of the division focus particularly on the interaction
of key institutions central to science and technology policy, on the
standing of US research around the world and cooperation with Science &
Engineering bodies in other countries, on the mission and organization of
federal research activities, and on the sources of future manpower and
funding for research.
This individual will serve as the Program Officer for both the Committee on
Science, Technology, and Law and the Committee on Science, Engineering, and
Public Policy. In this capacity, the Program Officer will support each
director 50% in the development and management of multiple complex projects.
Will assist in developing project strategy and budget and ensuring that
projects meets their stated objectives. Work with committee members on
specific aspects of projects including conducting research and analysis.
Write background materials in support of committee activities. Develops
prospectuses and projects and identify possible sources of funding.
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COMPANY: Ripple Effect Communications, Inc.
CLIENT LOCATION: Office of Extramural Programs, Office of Extramural
Research, National Institutes of Health
TO APPLY: send cover letter and CV/resume to Amy Bielski, President & CEO (
abielski@reffect. net)
job description: Provide support and assistance to the NIH Office of
Extramural Programs (OEP) process for ensuring Human Subjects Protections in
Extramural Projects (This is a contractor position located in the NIH Office
of Extramural Research).
Responsibilities include:
_ Electronic organization of files, scanning of documents, and linking
different databases
_ Monitoring and establishing quality control measures for NIH processes for
ensuring human subjects protections in extramural projects
_ Assisting in ensuring completeness of information submitted to the Office
of Extramural Programs for evaluation
_ Data collection (including entry and filing) and analysis, which involves
assessing proposed research in terms of science and ethics: preparing
summary reports and analysis, as needed.
_ Becoming familiar with regulations, policies, and guidance that specify
informational requirements for applicants
_ Evaluating and resolving human subjects concerns associated with
biomedical and behavioral research studies
_ Drafting correspondence, summaries, and reports; assembling background
information for meetings and presentations; participating in oral and
written follow-up of unresolved issues with NIH staff; giving oral
presentations in NIH meetings on data analyses
_ Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS, education, and experience:
_ Familiarity with Federal regulations to protect Human Subjects from
Research Risks (45 CFR 46)
_ Computer Literacy, including skills with word processing, spreadsheets,
and familiarity with database software
_ Ability to prioritize tasks, organize information, and meet deadlines
_ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
_ Requires general knowledge of scientific and ethical issues and knowledge
of environments in which clinical research is conducted
_ At least 2 years experience in a public health field, preferably
experience with human subjects
_ B.A., B.S., or M.S. and experience in a field of biomedical or behavioral
science, and/or Bioethics/Research Ethics education and experience
____________ _________ _________ __
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Position Title: Senior Government Affairs Analyst
Organization: American Association for Cancer Research
Website: www.aacr.org
Location: 1425 "K" Street, Washington, DC
Category: Executive/Exempt
Department: Science Policy and Government Relations
Reports To: Senior Director of Science Policy and Government
Relations
Contact: Vern Mitchell, Director of Human Resources
(vern.mitchell@ aacr.org, 215 440-9300)
Position Summary:
The AACR is the oldest and largest cancer research organization in the world
dedicated to the conquest of cancer. The mission of the American
Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is to prevent and cure cancer at the
earliest possible time through research, education,
communication, and collaborations Its membership includes 27,000
of the most accomplished scientists in the world in laboratory,
translational, clinical, and epidemiological research related to cancer.
The scientific scope of the AACR and its members includes the etiology,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Since science policy must
devolve from high-quality science, AACR's national and international
scientific heft, prestige, and integrity make its work in cancer science
policy all the more important in advancing cancer research and reducing
cancer incidence and mortality.
The AACR has engaged in policy initiatives since the late 1980's. Its role
in policy has included, among other issues, advocating for more federal
research dollars, working with the FDA on Critical Path Initiative such as
predictive biomarkers for therapy, acknowledging the contributions of key
political figures to cancer and biomedical research, and taking positions on
various scientific and technical areas that have policy implications for the
cancer field. These activities are being expanded as a result of the recent
opening of AACR's Washington, DC Office, and over time the DC office will
become even more integrated into the scientific and educational mission of
the AACR that is fostered out of the AACR headquarters in Philadelphia.
Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Science Policy and Government
Relations, the Senior Government Affairs Analyst works closely with the
Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee and the Board of Directors
in implementing a wide range of exciting science policy programs and
activities related to the mission of the American Association for Cancer
Research. Such activities are designed to create and strengthen the
dialogue between policymakers and cancer scientists and advocates, to
educate policymakers, and to make substantive contributions to removing
policy barriers to advances in cancer research. These policies are
recommended by the AACR Science Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee and
approved by the Board of Directors on behalf of the collective membership of
the AACR.
A strategic plan for science policy and legislative affairs is currently
underway that will guide these AACR activities into the future.
Senior Government Affairs Analyst plays a central role in the success of
AACR's work in this important area and guides AACR policy activities to a
productive conclusion The staff member provides real-time information,
analysis, and expert oversight of legislative issues and pending bills
related to the cancer field, and reports on them to the Senior Director of
Science Policy and Government Relations, the CEO, other AACR officers, AACR
committee members, and AACR members at large. To maximize AACR's efforts in
science policy, the Senior Science Policy Analyst educates legislators and
their staffs about the value of cancer research to improving public health
and saving lives.
Policies related to cancer and cancer-related biomedical research are
implemented and monitored by the Senior Government Affairs Analyst under the
direction of the Senior Director. Such policies, whether they are position
statements of the AACR, initiatives to increase appropriations for cancer
research, or educational efforts targeting individuals about important
pending legislation, when these are successfully promoted by the AACR and
brought to fruition, assist the members of the AACR and other members of the
cancer community to accelerate progress against cancer.
The Senior Government Affairs Analyst functions as a representative of the
AACR when making regular contacts with Congressional offices, survivor and
patient advocacy organizations, and other relevant appropriate bodies.
He/she develops effective initiatives that encourage members of the
Congress and their staffs to consult the AACR and its expert members in
important matters related to cancer and cancer research. Also, the Senior
Government Affairs Analyst helps to plan and oversee the activities of AACR
members when they are engaged in public education activities on the Hill
related to cancer and cancer-related biomedical research. Overall, he/she
is responsible for executing the AACR's expanding policy agenda and
strategic plan.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide direction and support for the AACR's national legislative
policy activities and priorities in terms of advice, needs assessment, plans
for implementation and advocacy strategies, and execution of activities
toward their successful completion by the AACR
* Coordinate the AACR's strategic plan for legislative action and
implement these legislative objectives relating to cancer research
* Monitor, analyze, and assess legislative developments
* Prepare issue briefs, Congressional testimonies, policy statements,
and other documents as needed
* Keep abreast of the scientific programs of the AACR and consider
policy implications where appropriate
* Contribute to a policy newsletter and/or other policy-related
materials to inform AACR members, cancer organizations, targeted
individuals, and other groups as appropriate
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with the policy
staffs of other cancer organizations and cancer alliances
* Be proactive in identifying policy areas of importance and conduct
policy analysis and development in relation to these issues
Education and Training:
* Graduate degree required
* Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a science-related field preferred
* Public policy fellowship or other related training or background a
plus
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
* Knowledge of government policies and procedures and the political
process
* Strong interest in cancer and cancer-related biomedical research and
a working knowledge of the needs of the field
* High-quality written and oral communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities
* Ability to interact, negotiate, and work with VIPs and all levels of
management on complex policy matters, including Board members, prominent
scientists, Administration and Congressional officials, corporate
executives, and members of the media
* A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy
issues, build evidence-based arguments for policy proposals to AACR approval
bodies, and bring conflicting points of view to consensus
* Ability to effectively communicate the progress that has been made
in cancer research to government officials along with the future needs of
the cancer field
* Ability to make rational, realistic, and sound recommendations and
decisions based on consideration of all facts and alternatives
* Ability to work independently towards approved objectives, while at
the same time being able to predict when such approaches need discussion
with AACR officials prior to final action
* Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
* High degree of judgment, discretion, tact, and insight
* A self-starter with creativity and initiative
Computer Knowledge:
* PC, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Work Experience:
* Three to five years of relevant experience in a public policy
environment
* Proven accomplishments in implementing complex policy projects
National Academies Program Officer
Location:
Corporate Headquarters - DC
Department:
Policy & Global Affairs Div
Job Req #:
080297-5
Basic Requirements:
Master's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 3 years of
related professional experience. Demonstrated basic proficiency in conveying
scientific/technica l/policy information in oral and written form. Previous
policy work desired.
Description
The mission of Policy and Global Affairs (PGA) is to help improve public
policy, understanding, and education in matters of science, technology, and
health with regard to national strategies and resources, global affairs,
workforce and the economy. The division is particularly charged to identify
and build synergy among the disciplines and issue areas, and to promote
interaction among science, engineering, medicine and public policy. The
division includes a range of standing committees and boards concerned with
the vitality of the research enterprise in the US and abroad. In that
connection, the units of the division focus particularly on the interaction
of key institutions central to science and technology policy, on the
standing of US research around the world and cooperation with Science &
Engineering bodies in other countries, on the mission and organization of
federal research activities, and on the sources of future manpower and
funding for research.
This individual will serve as the Program Officer for both the Committee on
Science, Technology, and Law and the Committee on Science, Engineering, and
Public Policy. In this capacity, the Program Officer will support each
director 50% in the development and management of multiple complex projects.
Will assist in developing project strategy and budget and ensuring that
projects meets their stated objectives. Work with committee members on
specific aspects of projects including conducting research and analysis.
Write background materials in support of committee activities. Develops
prospectuses and projects and identify possible sources of funding.
For more information or to apply: http://www7. nationalacademie s.org/careers/
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