Monday, March 30, 2009

Community Radio/New Media Manager

Community Radio/New Media Manager

http://www.main.nc.us/spotlights/jobs.html

The nonprofit Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN) in Asheville, N.C. seeks a forward-thinking broadcast radio professional with strong Web 2.0 skills to manage MAIN's low-power FM radio station and to help design and develop MAIN's social networking portal for local and regional community journalism. This portal is the digital hub for a synergistic, multimedia platform to deliver community journalism over the LPFM station and a local public access TV station. Neighborhood-based production facilities and mobile broadband devices are also planned as part of MAIN's Wi-Fi City network. This staff person will play a central role in completing this community news network in partnership with MAIN's executive director and IT staff. Superior oral and written communication skills, the ability to work in a diverse community, and a passion for community media are essential. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. Starting salary: $35,000, plus health insurance and paid vacation. MAIN is an Equal Opportunity and Living Wage employer. Send resume, cover letter, and minimum of three
references to: job@main.nc.us No calls or walk-ins please. For
more information, visit:

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Internship--Hilton Hotels, 8 week--Paid Summer

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Please feel free to pass on to others who may be interested.. ....

Subject: 8 week--Paid Summer Internship-- Hilton Hotels

Hilton Family Summer Internship For Minority Students

The Blackstone Group has initiated an internship program with the Hilton Family of Hotels for select minority college students attending any four-year accredited college or university, or two-year tribal college or university. This program is designed to help ensure access of educational opportunities to students of color who have demonstrated an interest in business and/or finance, and who meet the following
criteria:
Internship eligibility:
* Students must be of an historically underrepresented ethnicity:
o African American / Black
o Hispanic / Latino
o Asian or Pacific Islander
o Native American / American Indian
* Students must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States ; and * Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0.

All applicants will be asked to provide:
* A completed application;
* An official college transcript;
* A current resume;
* A current photo; and
* A sealed letter of recommendation

Internship Dates: Monday, June 8 - Friday, July 31, 2009 Weeks 1 - 7 will be spent at one of the following Hilton Family Hotels:
* Hilton New York / Manhattan
* Capital Hilton / Washington DC
* Embassy Suites Convention Center / Washington DC * Atlanta Hilton & Towers / Atlanta , GA * Embassy Suites LAX South / Los Angeles Week 8 will be spent at the Blackstone Group offices in New York City , NY .
Interns will be notified of their selections and hotel placement by Friday, April 20, 2009. Interns will be asked to report to their assigned internship location for initial executive leadership meeting and Human Resources detail on or before Friday, June 5, 2009.

Compensation: This 8-week internship is a paid opportunity. Each intern will receive a total stipend of up to $4,000. Interns will be required to complete a W-9 for tax purposes.
Travel: Travel may be required.. Students are encouraged to possess a valid passport. All work-related air and hotel-accommodation expenses will be covered.
Meals: For interns assigned to work locations that require hotel accommodations for the duration of internship, a meal stipend of up to $100 per week will be provided to supplement cost of meals.

Students wishing to apply may do so via the internet, www.hilton-diversit y.com/blackstone internship, beginning February 16, 2009.

Official Transcripts should be sent to the following:
Hilton Hotels Corporation
9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attn: Diversity Programs
c/o Rodney T. Marshall

Reference persons can also send Recommendation Letters to the above address, or they can be submitted via the internet. Instructions will be sent to each reference person via the email address the applicant provides for him/her in the application. All reference persons will be
validated by telephone. Send Questions via email to: Rodney T.
MarshallRodney. marshall@ hilton.com

2009 Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP)

2009 Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP)

OVERVIEW
Organized by the Smithsonian Latino Center (SLC), the Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP) was established to enhance leadership and professional excellence in the representation and interpretation of Latino history, art, and culture. The four-week program includes panel sessions, lectures, workshops, and behind the scenes access to
Smithsonian collections. Additionally, fellows work with Smithsonian staff on designated projects and contribute to current exhibitions, programs, and research initiatives in progress at the institution.
Each year up to fifteen mid-career museum professionals and graduate students are selected from a nationwide pool of applicants. Participation is free and includes the cost of round-trip travel to Washington, D.C. and housing accommodations for the duration of the
four-week program.

GOALS
Strengthen academic and professional excellence in the representation of Latino art, culture, and history. Provide a network among the participants, Smithsonian staff, and
guest faculty. Advance research in the areas of Latino art, culture, and history at the Smithsonian. Share and promote Smithsonian Latino collections and resources.

SUMMARY
The first half of the program will cover diverse topics of discussion such as curatorial practice, education, exhibition design, collections management, public programming, and audience development. The format is designed to promote dialogue amongst the faculty and participants on a wide range of topics in the museum and cultural field.
During the second half of the program, fellows will participate in a designated project. This component provides hands-on experience in different areas of museum work such as collecting initiatives, museum-based curriculum development, curatorial work, and on-line education initiatives. At the conclusion of the program, all fellows will be required to deliver a final presentation on their project and complete an assessment of their methodology.
The goal of the projects is to encourage the teams to develop new concepts and theories, and complete research, as well as contribute to current exhibitions, programs and research in progress at the Smithsonian.
Participants are required to complete all four weeks of the program.

CALENDAR
March 6: Online Application
April 17: Deadline for complete application packet
April – May: Application processing
May 15: Selection process finalized
July 12 – August 7: Program

SELECTION CRITERIA
LMSP is open to graduate students and mid-career museum professionals enrolled or engaged in the fields of Latino and Latin American art, culture and history, these include but are not limited to visual arts, sociology, performing arts, literature, cultural anthropology and related studies. Successful candidates should have considerable
research and/or leadership experiences within their field, and hold an active interest in theoretical and practical issues related to museums or other cultural centers.

APPLICATION
The 2009 Latino Museum Studies Program application includes:
-A complete online application form
-Two (2) letters of recommendation

DEADLINE
All application materials are due in the Smithsonian Latino Center office no later than 5 p.m. April 17, 2009. Materials should be sent to:
Express Deliveries:
Latino Museum Studies Program
Smithsonian Latino Center
600 Maryland Avenue, SW
Suite 7042 MRC 512
Washington, DC 20024
Attn: Joanne Flores

U.S. Postal Service/Priority Mail:
Latino Museum Studies Program
Smithsonian Latino Center
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 512
Washington, DC 20013
Attn: Joanne Flores

NOTIFICATION
All applicants will be notified of their application status in May 2009.
For more information, please contact Joanne Flores, Core Programs
Director at 202.633.0807 or email latinoconference@ si.edu.

Denny’s Single Parent Student Scholarship

Denny’s Single Parent Student Scholarship

The program will provide financial need-based scholarships to single parent students. In addition to the awarded scholarship Denny’s will also provide each recipient with a Kids Eat Free coupon.Â

http://www.facebook .com/l.php? u=http:// scholarships. hispanicfund. org%2Fdennys

Deadline: May 15th, 2009!
Individual Award: $1,500

Student Qualifications:
• Be of Hispanic background
• Be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing a degree in any discipline
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Have demonstrated financial need
• Be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of a min. 3.0
• Demonstrate he/she is a single parent
• Copy of child’s birth certificate, showing applicant’s name as parent
• Agree to participate in Program publicity, if requested

http://www.facebook .com/l.php? u=http:// scholarships. hispanicfund. org%2Fdennys

applications for the 2009 USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2009 USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program! This program provides combined scholarship and internship opportunities to college and university students leading to permanent employment with USDA upon completion of their degree. Students selected into the program will receive:

* Full-tuition scholarship
* Paid internship leading to permanent employment
* Employee benefits, mentoring, career development, and leadership training and use of a personal computer

Upon graduation, scholarship recipients become permanent employees of the USDA and must be prepared to work for USDA for one year for each year of educational assistance received. For more information and a listing of available scholarships, please visit http://www.hsi. usda.gov.Â
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If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to start requesting official documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation as these documents generally take the most time to process. The application deadline is April 27, 2009.Â

Please forward this information to any students or groups that may be interested. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Cortez, USDA HSI National Student Program Manager, at (210) 486-3959 or Sandra.cortez@ ars.usda. gov.

ANALYST IN IMMIGRATION POLICY, GS-13

ANALYST IN IMMIGRATION POLICY, GS-13

Congressional Research Service, Washington DC

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division is seeking an Analyst in Immigration Policy to serve the United States Congress by providing public policy analysis on issues related to immigration policy. The analyst will conduct empirical analyses that inform congressional deliberations of immigration policy proposals and legislation, such as statistical analyses of administrative, social demographic, and economic data; and analyses of current law, policy options, and legislative alternatives in the area of immigration policy (e.g. legal admissions, refugees, naturalizations, border security).

CRS is well known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential,
objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that
Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public
policy issues of interest to its Members and Committees.

Position is being offered at the GS-13 ($86,927.00- $113,007) with
promotion potential to the GS-15 ($120,830-$153, 200).
Please apply online at: www.loc.gov/ crsinfo .
If you are unable to apply online, please call 202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit and refer to vacancy #090053 in all correspondence.
Applications must be received by April 17, 2009.

The Congressional Research Service is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress and is fully committed to workforce diversity.

JOBS: recruiting for 50 positions at NASA

Evert Ortega, is recruiting for NASA government positions. He has about 50 positions he needs to fill, intern and entry-level (recent college grads, within 2 years).

Send him an email if you are interested (not to me . . . I'm just passing the info on).

Evert Ortega
301-286-3093,
evert.ortega@ nasa.gov

NCLR is seeking a National Campaigns Strategist in its Washington, DC office.

NCLR is seeking a National Campaigns Strategist in its Washington, DC office. This position will reside in the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation (ORAL) and will strategically implement the organization’s national advocacy efforts. The National Campaigns team works to expand opportunities for Latino engagement in civic life and public policy debates. To that end, the team works to build and expand a network of individuals who can weigh in on issues of interest to Latinos and sister communities, creating tools and opportunities to disseminate information, mobilize, and effect change.

The National Campaigns team leverages existing ORAL expertise in education, health, criminal justice, economic/budget/ tax issues, and the intersection of these issues with civil rights and immigration policy to establish and carry out advocacy campaigns.

NCLR offers a collaborative, team-based environment that fosters a culture of ideas and debate. We approach our work from multiple perspectives and methods, understanding both the specific issues and the larger interrelated systems. The National Campaigns Strategist will work closely with other members of the policy team and colleagues with extensive expertise in communications, editing/production, media, fundraising, special events, and marketing.

ED Lideres Campesinas

Organización en California de Líderes Campesinas, Inc.
611 S. Rebecca St. Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 865-7776
Fax: (909) 865-8779
E-Mail: liderescampesinas@hotmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR: Executive Director
LOCATION: Ventura, California*
HOURS: FULL TIME
RESPONSIBLE TO: Board of Directors

Líderes Campesinas Purposes:
The organization of Líderes Campesinas is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of farm worker women and their families by ensuring that this isolated community has access to information and services on family violence, working conditions, and women's health. In order to meet their special needs, Líderes Campesinas utilizes an innovative public health educational model that focuses on the training in leadership development and human rights. Our peer-to-peer educational model ensures culturally-competent, grassroots dissemination of health information critical for farm worker women. Líderes Campesinas works with over five hundred farm worker women representing twelve chapters and auxiliary youth groups. Líderes Campesinas and its members are committed to providing awareness and education to other women on the many health dangers that farm worker women and their families face. Currently, Líderes Campesinas has eight employees and an annual budget that is nearing $450,000; it’s funded entirely through private and government grants.
Position Description:
The Líderes Campesinas seeks an Executive Director to manage daily operations, advance the mission of Líderes Campesinas, and expand its philosophy as well as financial objectives through oversight and management of programs and projects. Líderes Campesinas’ is part of an organized union and therefore must abide by the union rules.
Responsibilities of the Executive Director
The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors. The responsibilities of the Executive Director consist of the overall management and supervision of Líderes Campesinas, including:
General Management of the Operations of Líderes Campesinas and its Programs, including personnel matters such as, recruiting campesina members and advocates, motivating and developing staff as community leaders, continuing education, hiring, firing, and management of benefits; supervision of employees in their regular duties; management of the budgets of approximately eight grant-funded programs; attendance and participation at meetings with funding agencies; communication with and reporting to funding agencies; and the use of best management practices for non-profit organizations.
Grant-Writing and Fund-Raising. The Executive Director will be ultimately responsible for renewing existing grants and seeking new funding for existing programs. The Executive Director will write or supervise the preparation of grant proposals and will seeks funding from other appropriate sources, including the development of new service programs under the guidance and approval of the Board of Directors.
Advocacy and Outreach. Together with staff, the Executive Director will have an understanding and awareness of the campesina and her family, their hopes and fears, their aspirations and needs. The Executive Director will be responsible for supervising the overall advocacy efforts of Líderes Campesinas including communicating with the stakeholders, service providers and agencies, governments and politicians, and other public and private entities.

Other Duties.
As assigned by the Board of Directors.

The position will require local, regional, state and national travel. Long-distance travel, overnight and international travel will be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The position requires strong leadership, excellent personnel management skills, and knowledge of financial management practices. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of successful management of similar organizations or programs. Candidates should possess strong verbal and writing skills, consistent with the ability to advocate for the campesina community, and to write successful grants and press-releases. The Executive Director must be comfortable and effective working with a diverse community specifically with farmworker women and their families. A successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience in community organizing and/or advocacy work. Must have a strong working knowledge of the struggle of women from farmworker backgrounds such as, domestic violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault as well as, breast cancer, pesticides and teen pregnancy.
The candidate should be familiar with common computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office Suite of applications and Microsoft Outlook. The candidate should know how to drive, possess a valid California driver’s license and insurance, and have a personal vehicle for local travel.
Required Background. Candidates should have a B.A. or B.S. in a relevant social science, such as social work, psychology, anthropology, or sociology. Significant supervisory experience in a non-profit, social service organization is essential. Knowledge of best management practices in non-profits is very important.
Fluency in English and Spanish is expected. Knowledge of Latino/a history, the farmworker/ campesina movement and culture are important to the successful performance of the duties of Executive Director.
Application Process Please submit a packet consisting of:
• A cover letter of application specific to Líderes Campesinas expressing your interest in the position and describing your background and qualifications;
• A complete curriculum vitae; and
• A minimum of three professional references will be requested. Please be sure that all contact information is correct and current so the selection committee can check references

Women, people with disabilities, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Submit resume via e-mail or fax to:

Lilia Chavez, President
1690 W. Adams Apt. 2
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-2920 – fax
lililiderescampesinas@hotmail.com

Phone calls are discouraged.

Post Date: January 5, 2009
Start date: May 2009

* Our office is in the process of transitioning to Ventura County, CA. By the time the position starts, it is likely we will be in our new Ventura office.

PHFE Contract Manager

PHFE Contract Manager
PHFE - Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. is currently seeking to hire a Contract
Manager. The position is responsible for analyzing directing, training, supporting and
managing project teams. These teams, under the leadership of the Contract Manager, are, in
turn, responsible for contracts, programs, funds and projects from the time of inception to
project close out.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following;
Project & Grants Management
Customer Service
Revenue Generation
To assist in the performance of these responsibilities, the Contract Manager performs the
following functions;
Project & Grants Management Services:
- Responsible for administrative oversight and management of projects using best
practices
- Oversight and management of their project teams and the projects and programs
assigned to them.
- Assist in the preparation, development and submittal of project proposals, RFPs, RFAs,
bids, etc and budgets and reports as necessary.
- Develop and negotiate terms and conditions of awards, establishing compliance and
evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements. Assists in preparation, management and
monitoring of project expenditures, ensures budgetary integrity and control.
- Oversee and monitor subcontracts and all deliverables.
- Prepare notes, reports and other documents for monitoring and reporting activities as
required to ensure compliance with funding or other applicable regulations, or as
directed.
- Serves as the liaison between the Project Director or Principal Investigator and the
Contracting or Funding Agency.
Customer Service:
Insure the organization is performing outstanding customer service through cultivation of
enduring relationships with all external and internal customers by providing warm, friendly,
positive and supportive services
Revenue Generation and Outreach:
Actively engage in outreach and information activities to identify and secure funding for
projects and programs to meet PHFE and team goals, including submittal of applications
under GSA, CMAS, MSAs, RFPs, RFAs, RFQs, RFOs and related vehicles.

US Agency for International Development

LOCATION: Washington, Worldwide
ORGANIZATION: US Agency for International Development
Positions: Foreign Service Officer (Various backstops), Development Leadership Initiative
Deadline to Apply: A.S.A.P.
Visit www.usaid.gov for more information
Open Job Announcements
USAID is pleased to announce a revision of the Minimum Federal Qualification Requirements for all Junior Officer (JO) job announcements as it pertains to the academic credentials. The new requirement allows applicants applying at the FS-6 level to have or currently be enrolled in a graduate degree program (masters or doctorate), and will be obtaining their degree within 6 months from the date of applying for any of the following technical area job announcements:

FS-6 Junior Officer:
--Crisis Stabilization and Governance Officer, BS 76
--Education Officer, BS 60
--Executive Officer, BS 03
--Agriculture Officer, BS 10
--Contracting Officer, BS 93
--Economist, BS 11/21
--Engineering Officer, BS 25
--Environment Officer, BS 40
--Financial Management Officer, BS 04
--Population Health Nutrition Officer, BS 50

Additional Mid-Level job opportunities are available for applicants that can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant experience, education, and training. The degree and experience requirements for Mid-Level job openings are: A relevant Bachelor's degree plus seven (7) years of relevant experience of which three (3) years is relevant overseas experience; or a Master's degree in a relevant major plus five (5) years of relevant experience of which three (3) years is relevant overseas experience; or a Ph.D in a relevant major with three (3) years of relevant experience of which two (2) years is relevant overseas experience.

The following Mid-Level technical area vacancy announcements are open continuously:
FS-3/2 Mid Level:
--Contracting Officer, BS 93
--Crisis Stabilization and Governance Officer, BS 76
--Executive Officer, BS 03
--Economist Officer, BS 11
--Education Officer, BS 60
--Engineering Officer, BS 25

To locate these job opportunities, please visit the website at http://www.usaid. gov under the "Careers" tab for further employment details and application procedures.

MoveOn

Hi All - MoveOn is hiring! We´ve got two positions open. The full job
descriptions are attached, but here is a quick overview:

Mobilization Director: We´re looking for someone who wants more than
life itself to help develop strong local volunteer leaders who will
organize in their communities to win real progressive change across
the key issues facing Americans every day. The ideal candidate will be
a strong writer and communicator with a solid background in organizing-
specifically earned media events. Click here to apply:
http://pol.moveon. org/georganizer/ mobilization. html

Campaigner: As you may have heard, we´re launching a massive new
community organizing campaign to transform our economy to a 100% green
and renewable model. This is a campaign unlike any we have ever
organized-we´re literally tripling our field program to make this
happen. As a campaigner on this team, you´ll play a key role in
setting our legislative and field strategy to help make this vision a
reality and you´ll work closely with thousands of MoveOn members
across the country. Click here to apply: http://pol.moveon. org/georganizer/ program.html

Editor for Congressional Research Service

The Office of Legislative Information, Electronic Research Products
Office, of the Congressional Research Service is seeking an Editor who
will edit new and updated CRS products prepared by analysts; review
products for readability and style; provide editorial feedback to
authors and negotiate changes; ensure compliance with CRS policies and
standards; apply formatting and codes for online publication in PDF and HTML formats; troubleshoot technical problems; and approve final
published products. The Editor will manage a collection of publications that are frequently updated, maintain the currency of issue-based documents, and support the integration of new documents. Successful candidates will be able to prioritize a constantly changing editorial workload, quickly assess the editorial needs of products, and adapt work strategies in response to these conditions.

The Congressional Research Service, within the Library of Congress, is
part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all
positions are in the excepted service.

Position is being offered at the GS-12 level ($73,100-$95, 026)) with
promotion potential to the GS-14 level ($102,721-$133, 543). Please
apply online at: www.loc.gov/ crsinfo . If you are unable to apply online, please call 202.707.5627 to request an applicant job kit and refer to vacancy #090049 in all correspondence. Applications must be received by April 3, 2009.

CRS is the public policy research arm of the United States Congress and is fully committed to workforce diversity.

Administrative Manager at NALEO

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Please post and circulate



Administrative Manager



The Organization

The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund was

established in 1981 to facilitate full Latino participation in the American political process. The NALEO Educational

Fund carries out this mission by developing and implementing programs that promote Latino civic participation and

voter engagement, provide technical assistance and training to the nation´s Latino elected and appointed officials,

and conduct policy analysis and research on issues affecting Latino access to the political process. The NALEO

Educational Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization governed by a 15-member Board of Directors and a 25-member

Board of Advisors. Both Boards are comprised of members of Congress, state and local elected officials, and corporate

leaders from across the country. The NALEO Educational Fund maintains offices in Los Angeles, Washington D.C.,

Houston, and New York. It employs approximately 40 full-time staff with an annual budget of $5 million.





The Position

The Administrative Manager will manage the administrative operations of the NALEO Educational Fund´s

Washington, DC office. The Administrative Manager will report to the Washington, DC office Director and will provide

administrative support to the Washington office staff. This requires answering phones/use of automated phone system;

processing incoming/outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written

communication; monitoring the use of services, supplies, and/or equipment for the office; monitoring of petty cash and

invoices to be paid, performing office automation duties using software applications such as electronic mail, and database

creation; coordinating meetings and/or conferences (including telephone conferences) . This is a full-time position with a

salary commensurate with experience in the range of $30,000 to $35,000 annually.



Qualifications

§ Outstanding organizational and administrative skills, including ability to interact with staff, media,

elected and appointed officials, corporate/business representatives, and the general public;

§ Ability to type accurately at approximately 45 wpm and be computer literate, particularly using

Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect word processing applications;

§ Excellent verbal and written communications skills;

§ Ability to handle multiple tasks and to organize and prioritize workload efficiently;

§ Must be a high school graduate with at least four years administrative experience

(college units/degree may be considered in lieu of some work experience);

§ Ability to speak Spanish preferred; ability to read and write Spanish a plus;

§ Ability to work respectfully with people from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;

§ Supportive of the mission and philosophy of the NALEO Educational Fund.



PLEASE SEND SALARY HISTORY AND RESUME TO:

William A. Ramos, Director of the Washington D.C. Office

NALEO Educational Fund * 600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 230 * Washington, D.C. 20002

Tel: (202) 546-2536 􀂊 Fax: (202) 546-4121



NALEO Educational Fund is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications and not race, sex, color, disability, national origin,

religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or authorized alien status, or veteran status.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Paid Summer Internship Opportunity for Two Los Angeles County College Students Interested in Film & Media Arts!

Great Paid Summer Internship Opportunity for Two Los Angeles County College Students Interested in Film & Media Arts!

NALIP is currently accepting applications for two paid summer internships. We are in search of eligible and qualified college students to join our team as the paid Summer Interns for our Latino Producers Academy and Membership Services department. Do not miss this unique opportunity and apply today!

Application deadline is Friday, May 1.

Click here for more details.

Join us this summer as our next Latino Producers Academy or Membership Intern! These two dynamic summer positions expose interning students to all aspects of arts program management, Latino media, documentary and film training/production, plus top industry professionals who participate as instructors, mentors and crew.

We produce stimulating, highly energetic professional programs -- Lots of work, but a fun and invaluable experience!

We are seeking energetic, “can do” candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Office skills and professionalism a must.

Undergraduates and graduating seniors may apply. Internships take place June 15 – August 24, 2009.

2009-2010 PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES PROGRAM BEGINS APRIL 1

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE

2009-2010 PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES PROGRAM BEGINS APRIL 1





MARCH 25, 2009 – The application process for the 2009-2010 ABC Entertainment Group Production Associates Program begins April 1, 2009 thru April 24, 2009. The program is a 12-month paid program, during which individuals from diverse backgrounds are placed in entry-level positions in the production-related areas of ABC Studios in Burbank, California.



Production Associates will be assigned entry-level positions within six main groups in primetime television production: Production Management, Production Finance, Post-Production Management, Studio Crafts Management, Business and Legal Affairs, and Creative Affairs.



Applications will be accepted only between April 1, 2009 and April 24, 2009. Applications must be submitted electronically. Mailed submissions will not be accepted. Interviews will be scheduled May 28 and May 29, 2009 and job assignments are expected to begin on July 6, 2009.



For an application and further information, please contact:



Production Associates Program Administrator

(818) 460-7735 – Information Line



Email: ABC.Production.Associates.Administrator@abc.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

summer program at Harvard

summer program at Harvard

Subject: Summer Undergraduate Program OPPORTUNITY!

See: http://www.hbs. edu/mba/svmp/


FOR:
Undergraduate college students in the summer between their junior and senior year.

WHAT:
Harvard Business School's Summer Venture in Management Program

WHEN:
June 20 - 26, 2009

WHERE:
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA 02163

ABOUT:
The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) hosted by Harvard
Business School (HBS) is a week of HBS instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. This twenty-year HBS tradition demonstrates the many rewards of an MBA degree to students who may not otherwise have considered this path. Participants spend a week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.

This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer
internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants
a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the
innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact
they can have on their community and the world through leadership.
Participants will be selected based on academic achievement,
demonstrated leadership, and personal characteristics.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, additional criteria to be considered among others, are whether the applicant is:

-- The first family member to attend college;
-- A member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business
schools and corporate America (e.g. African-American, Latino, Native
American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender) ;
-- From a family with little business education or experience; and/or
-- From a school whose graduates do not typically attend a top-tier
university ( e.g., attends a rural or predominantly minority college,
or has attended a community college as part of a four-year degree).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May 11, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:
The SVMP Application is now available online! To apply, and for more information about this program, please visit
http://www.hbs. edu/mba/svmp/

USCensus Bureau is hiring 1.2 Million !

If you know anyone looking pass it on. Every little bit counts!
NEED A JOB?
USCensus Bureau is hiring 1.2 Million !
The US Census Bureau has announced they are hiring for Census Takers at $18.00 per hour and for other positions in the office too ($13-16 for clerical, up to $20 for Resource Associates (people who administer the test), and up to $22 for Supervisors)
All work is temporary, but can last until September 2010.. Work is for up to 40 hours a week - no benefits, no vacation or sick days.
Anyone interested should apply at the U.S. Census Bureau or link to:
www.census.gov/ 2010censusjobs/ index.php
http://www.census. gov/2010censusjo bs/index.. php
Call (866) 861-2010 to be connected to the office nearest you and tell them you want to take the Census Bureau test.
Pass the word. Many people need a job and are looking for employment!
These links have more info about the various jobs that are available:
tp://www.census. gov/ronyc/ www/images/ NYRO-Supervisory -Flyer.pdf
http://www.census. gov/ronyc/ www/images/ NYRO-Non- Supervisory- Positions- Flyer.pdf

Center Director, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA,

If you know of an individual(s) who would be interested in the position of Center Director, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA, please encourage them to apply. The vacancy announcement is located at the following website:

http://jobsearch. usajobs.gov/ getjob.asp? JobID=79696890& AVSDM=2009% 2D03%2D03+ 11%3A37%3A35& Logo=0&pg= 4&FedEmp= N&sort=rv& vw=d&brd= 3876&ss=0& jbf565=1& FedPub=Y& caller=/ses. asp

The ARS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Center Director of the Western Regional Research Center (WRRC), in Albany, California. This is a permanent full-time SES position, leading a regional Center of excellence with state-of-the- art research facilities and unique scientific expertise in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, food technology, materials engineering and ecology. The WRRC is recognized for its impact on the Nation's priority issues in biofuels, bioproducts, food quality and safety, new healthy food products, and the control of invasive weeds. The Center Director leads a dynamic group of more than 80 scientists in developing and implementing internationally renowned research programs, and in leveraging strategic collaborations with national and international research institutions, and private industry.

Open Period: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 to Friday, May 01, 2009

Thank you...

Director, Western Regional Research Center

SALARY RANGE: 117,787.00 - 177,000.00 USD per year
Current SES employees may be reassigned/transfer red at their current salary.

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, March 03, 2009
to Friday, May 01, 2009


SERIES & GRADE: ES-0401-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent (SES Career)


PROMOTION POTENTIAL: N/A

DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Albany, CA


WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.



JOB SUMMARY:

Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES)-Career Reserved. Positions in the SES are not graded. Only one position to be filled under this announcement. The salary range is ($117,787- $177,000) per annum. SES employees are also eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to the SES. The selectee is subject to a one-year probationary period unless currently serving under an SES appointment. Visit www.opm.gov. /ses/references/ ses_quals_ GUIDE_2006. pdf for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

The Western Regional Research Center conducts cutting-edge, mission-oriented research to achieve the following goals: 1) To enhance healthfulness of foods by creating crop plants and food products that promote health, and by developing systems and methods that ensure the safety of the food supply; 2) To develop new food and industrial products including biofuels using biotechnology to develop improved, tailored agricultural crops and bioengineering to create new products from agricultural crops and processing coproducts; and 3) To protect and enhance the quality of the environment by developing ecologically sound methods for pest control and environmentally sound systems for efficient food and industrial processes.

The Center Director is one of the key leadership positions in the Pacific West Area. The incumbent participates fully with the Area Director in developing, recommending, and supporting broad research missions, goals, and policies in the field of agricultural research. This position requires a background in research and administration which would provide intensive scientific knowledge, executive skills, and leadership ability necessary to administer the complex and diverse programs of the Center.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Address Mandatory Qualifications
* Address Mandatory Technical Qualications
* Specialized Education
* Agency Specific Requirements
* Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Sincerely,

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Wenndy Carrasco, M.P.A. | Human Resources Specialist/Special Emphasis Programs Manager | Agricultural Research Service | Human Resources Division

5601 Sunnyside Ave. Mail Stop 5101, Rm 3-1136-C | Beltsville, MD 20705 | 301-504-1392 | 301-504-1325 wenndy.carrasco@ ars.usda. gov

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Diversity Executive Leadership Program

Do you have a passion for association management? Are you looking to take your career to the next level? If so, apply today to be one of the ten DELP Scholars of our incoming June 2009 - June 2011 class.

Diversity Executive Leadership Program
June 2009 - June 2011 class
Deadline: April 17, 2009
www.asaecenter. org/DELP
ASAE & The Center s Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) supports individuals from under-represented identity groups (people of color, LGBT, people with disabilities) in the association community, to advance into the ranks of leadership in the association profession. DELP scholars participate in an accelerated leadership program of education, mentoring, and volunteer service in the association community.

DELP Scholarship Benefits include:
Membership in ASAE & The Center; Registration, travel and lodging to one ASAE & The Center Annual Meeting and to any two other ASAE & The center education programs as selected by the scholar; Registration, travel and lodging to one Volunteer Leadership Retreat; Travel and lodging to an orientation at ASAE & The Center in Washington, DC and a DELP reunion in Detroit, MI; Access to a Certified Association Executive (CAE) study group to prepare for the CAE credentialing exam and waiver of CAE examination fee (taken within 3 years of DELP articipation) and study materials; Connection to an industry leader to serve as a mentor and group coaching to enhance the connection of the DELP cohort.

Service experience with an ASAE & The Center volunteer group or other association- related volunteer opportunity and the opportunity to meet with ASAE & The Center senior staff and volunteer leadership.
Deadline for submission of an application and supporting materials for the next two-year DELP class (June 2009 - June 2011) is April 17, 2009. Learn more about eligibility and application process and contact Steffanie Feuer at 202-326-9539 or sfeuer@asaecenter. org with any questions.

DELP Scholarship Benefits
DELP Eligibility, Commitment, and Application Process

Thank you to our Strategic Partner and exclusive sponsor of the DELP program:

Check out ASAE & The Center Member Benefits and Join Now!

The Rockwood Leadership Institute seeks a Finance and Administration Manager

The Rockwood Leadership Institute seeks a Finance and Administration Manager to carry out or coordinate all financial, administrative, human-resource and information-technology functions of the organization. Rockwood was founded in 2000 to promote social change by providing individuals, organizations, and issue sectors with powerful and effective training in leadership and collaboration. Rockwood recently “graduated” its 2,250th alumnus, making it the nation’s largest provider of multi-day, transformative leadership trainings to the progressive nonprofit communities. It is based in Berkeley, California, and has a budget of approximately $1.5 million.

See www.rockwoodleadership.org for more information on the organization.

Responsibilities:
Finance and Administration
- Carry out all bookkeeping for the organization, including accounts payable and accounts receivable and maintenance of all appropriate files;
- Oversee cash-flow planning to match availability of funds with needs;
- Oversee payroll (with contract payroll service) and track vacation and sick time for staff;
- Carry out monthly and annual closing of accounting records, including accrual journal entries and reconciliation of balance-sheet accounts;
- Prepare timely and accurate financial and management reports for management team, board of directors, and supporting foundations;
- Manage audits and proper filing of tax returns in conjunction with outside accountant/auditor;
- Assure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and partnership requirements;
- Assure compliance with all grant restrictions and proper tracking of restricted net assets;
- Maintain, improve, and document internal-control systems;
- Take leadership over the annual budget process as well as interim revisions;
- Monitor contracts with trainers, training sites, and other vendors;
- Coordinate office systems and facilities.

Human Resources
In conjunction with the Associate Director:
- Maintain personnel files and personnel directory;
- Assure complete and accurate documentation of all policies and procedures related to personnel;
- Coordinate and manage all benefits, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, commuter checks, and workers compensation;
- Facilitate the recruitment, screening and hiring of new employees;
- Oversee contractual agreements and temporary hiring;
- Maintain liability, property, and D&O insurance;
- Orient new employees to all benefits and systems.

(Preferred) Technical and Information Systems:
- Take primary responsibility for establishment and maintenance of all information technology;
- Take leadership over long-term technology planning;
- Manage technical support vendors and third-party service providers;
- Provide basic computer, email, printer, and network support to staff (in consultation with an information-technology professional)
- Administer accounts, passwords, and permissions related to web services, email, and the local area network.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Rockwood Leadership is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender communities, to apply. We do not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color, race, religion, ability, gender, gender identity, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or medical condition (cancer-related) or the conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS Related Conditions (ARC). We are committed to reflecting at all organizational levels the communities we serve.

Salary & Benefits: Salary to be determined, depending on experience and qualifications. Full benefits, including generous vacation pay; full health, dental, vision and flex benefits; 401(k) retirement contributions; and ongoing training opportunities.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and list of professional references by April 17, 2009 by email to jobs@rockwoodleadership.org or mail to:

Akaya Windwood, President & CEO
Rockwood Leadership Institute
1648 Martin Luther King, Jr., Way
Berkeley, CA 94709

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Arts and Culture Journalism Fellowship

The Arts and Culture Journalism Fellowship

Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2009

Location: San Francisco or telecommuting from anywhere in the U.S.

http://www.wiretapmag.org/about/fellowships/





WireTap magazine, in partnership with The Nation Institute, is currently accepting applications for the new Arts and Culture Fellowship program. We encourage entry-level journalists to apply for this eight-month, subsidized fellowship to improve the coverage of independent arts and culture in America. Based at WireTap, the program seeks two reporters – one video- or photojournalist, and one writer – who are passionate about covering independent creative work, improving their reporting and criticism skills, and building relationships with other writers, editors and arts practitioners.



The Background



As journalism organizations across the country are forced to make staff cuts, substantive arts and culture coverage has sharply decreased. Remaining coverage tends to focus on pop celebrities or mainstream artists, leaving a new generation of creative voices disconnected from the general public.



The Arts and Culture Journalism Fellowship program will support the work of two entry-level reporters interested in covering emerging artists and small arts and culture organizations in America. The emphasis will be on independent, socially conscious work – including anything from young filmmakers or hip-hop musicians addressing social issues to after-school arts programs serving underfunded schools. We will encourage our journalists to explore questions like: What is the connection between the arts and social change? Where is the line between political art and propaganda? How are shifting demographics changing arts and culture in America? Who decides what is “low” and “high” art? What is the relationship between “street” art and work in established galleries?



This part-time fellowship will run from May 15 to December 15, 2009. Each fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend as well as consistent mentorship and editorial support. Fellows are expected to work 2-3 full, workdays each week (about 20 hours), produce at least one monthly feature (written, podcast, video or photo slide show), one interview and four blog posts per month. Fellows will also attend a four-day journalism “boot camp” (all expenses paid) at the end of May in San Francisco or New York City. This training period will also provide an opportunity to meet the editors, as well as Arts and Culture Advisory Board members representing a broad range of artists. If the fellows are based in San Francisco or New York, they might be asked to work in our offices. If the candidates live elsewhere, this will be a telecommuting position.



The work of Arts and Culture Fellows will be published on WireTap magazine and The Nation Institute’s websites, and maybe syndicated in the publications of our partners, such as The Nation online, Mother Jones and ColorLines.



About The Nation Institute and WireTap Magazine:



Founded in 1966, The Nation Institute has a fundamental commitment to the values of free speech and open discourse. Through its many programs, the Institute works to strengthen the independent progressive press in the face of America's increasingly corporate-controlled flow of information. For more information, visit: http://www.nationinstitute.org/.



Founded in 1998, WireTap is an independent news and culture web magazine that generates and amplifies daily content by young people from diverse backgrounds. WireTap is committed to training young journalists and providing a daily platform for young activists, social entrepreneurs, and artists across the country. For more information, visit: http://www.wiretapmag.org.



Who should apply?



• Applicants who can demonstrate at least two years of continuous commitment to general reporting or arts criticism

• Applicants who have at least three strong samples of published reporting or criticism in a school, community, independent or mainstream publication

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, but are not required to hold a journalism degree.



Who should not apply?



• Individuals, who have worked more than three years as full-time Arts and Culture writers, producers or editors.

• Current freelance or full-time Marketing and Public Relations workers. (It's OK, if you did that in the past.)



What to include in the application:



• A resume that includes your mailing address, phone number and email address

• Three professional references, including titles and contact information

• A 500-word, typed statement of why this fellowship would be of value to you. Please incorporate a description of your journalism experience and philosophy, and identify at least two artists and two cultural organizations in the state of your residence you would like to cover, if selected for this fellowship.

• Three published samples. All samples must be dated. At least one must be arts and culture-related. All audio, photo or video work should be mailed. Online articles can be emailed.

• Please do not send complete books, magazines, newspapers or works-in-progress. All materials should be copies. Materials will not be returned.



Deadline



Completed application forms must be postmarked on or before May 1, 2009. Notification emails will be sent by May 20.



Email / Mail Materials to:



Attn: Arts and Culture Fellowship

WireTap Magazine

222 Sutter Street, Suite 600

San Francisco, CA 94108



Email: jobs@wiretapmag.org



***No phone calls will be returned. Please direct all inquiries by email to WireTap: Jobs@wiretapmag.org***

Monday, March 16, 2009

Field Organizerr

Position Announcement

Field Organizer

The Center for New Community is a national organization committed to building community, justice, and equality. The Center is grounded in many faith traditions, and builds community where the dignity and value of all humanity is manifest. Based in Chicago, the organization defends democracy, empowers communities, and promotes equality in its commitments to cultivate civic life and advance systemic change in partnership with local leaders, organizations, congregations, and other institutions.

The Center seeks a Field Organizer to assist our Nativism Watch team in advancing its research, education, rapid response and base-building objectives. The Field Organizer will work with the Nativism Watch team and other Center staff, and with organizers from national, state and grassroots partner organizations to implement micro-targeting efforts to educate the public on the relationship of the anti-immigrant movement to political extremists including, white nationalists.

The Field Organizer will support and advance (on-site when possible) national, state and grassroots needs and commitments in response to anti-immigrant organizing and activity, and provide partner organizations and coalitions in select states with organizational assistance as needed or requested. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an understanding of organizing; has strong technical writing experience; and is a strategic thinker capable of producing consistent quality work in a fast-paced environment.

The Field Organizer will be accountable to the Center’s National Field Director, and will be based in its national office in Chicago. Extensive travel will be required in this position.

Principal Responsibilities

• Work closely with team members and national, state, and grassroots partners to develop and execute the goals and objectives of the Nativism Watch team and the Center for New Community in responding to anti-immigrant extremism.
• Maintain and build relationships with national, state, and grassroots organizations and leaders.
• Work with national, state, and grassroots partners to coordinate and amplify creative and effective responses to anti-immigrant organizing and activity.
• Provide technical assistance to grassroots partners in selected high-priority states and/or communities in order to strengthen the work of the Nativism Watch team.
• Create informational materials and packets on anti-immigrant groups that include sample media releases, sample op-eds, and sample letters to the editor.
• Coordinate local and national responses to anti-immigrant events.
• Supervise interns as needed.
• Represent the Center for New Community in a professional manner within the organization and externally.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of immigration and immigrant-related issues.
• An understanding of race and racism in American society.
• At least four years experience working on social justice issues.
• Demonstrated, oral, written, and computer literacy skills are required.
• Willingness to travel is a must.
• Experience and comfort working as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team and knowing how to combine assets available to the team in a way that maximizes its ability to function at a high level.
• Ability to work internally and externally in a diverse, ethnic, and multi-racial environment.
• Ability to learn issues quickly.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish will be highly beneficial to the person seeking this position.
• Ability to relate well to a wide variety of people, to work independently and to plan, coordinate and carry out many tasks simultaneously.

Location and Travel

The Field Organizer will be based in the Center for New Community national office in Chicago. The position will require considerable travel.

Salary and Benefits; Starting Date

Starting salary is competitive and commensurate on qualifications and experience. A generous Flexible Benefits program is provided, along with vacation and holidays, and an annual pension contribution following the first year of employment. Starting Date: Preferably by May 4, 2009.

Application procedure

Position opened until filled.

Send resume or vita, cover letter indicating interest in and qualification for the position, a writing sample, and three references to amy@newcomm.org or mail to Amy Spicer, Officer Manager, Center for New Community, P.O. Box 479327, Chicago, Illinois 60647. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

* * *
The Center for New Community is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates for employment will be considered without regard to race or ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

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Friday, March 13, 2009

The Smithsonian Latino Center

The Smithsonian Latino Center is pleased to announce the 2009 Latino Museum Studies Program application is now available!

The 2009 Latino Museum Studies Program guidelines and frequently asked questions are attached. Please distribute amongst your organizations and encourage your friends and colleagues to apply!

Organized by the Smithsonian Latino Center, the Latino Museum Studies Program was established to enhance leadership and professional excellence in the representation and interpretation of Latino history, art, and culture. The four-week program includes panel sessions, lectures, workshops, and behind the scenes access to Smithsonian collections. Additionally, fellows work with Smithsonian staff on designated projects which include current exhibitions, programs, and research initiatives in progress at the institution.

To apply please visit: https://solaa.si.edu

Monday, March 9, 2009

President Obama Launches White House Internship Program

For Immediate Release February 26, 2009



President Obama Launches White House Internship Program

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.

"This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I'm proud that they will have this opportunity to serve," said President Obama. "I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country."

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.

The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:

• US Citizens

• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship.

• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years.

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
The Office of Cabinet Affairs
The White House Communications Department
The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Office of the First Lady
The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
The Office of Political Affairs
The Office of Management and Administration
The Office of White House Counsel
The Domestic Policy Council
The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
Office of the Vice President
More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships

THE WHITE HOUSE, February 26, 2009.

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Friday, March 6, 2009

Latinas Learning to Lead Applications Due March 27, 2009!

Latinas Learning to Lead Applications Due March 27, 2009!



Do you know a College Latina Leader who can benefit from the Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Program? Invite her to apply today or forward this to your networks. NHLI looks forward to the next class of Latinas Learning to Lead participants!



Apply today for the only national Leadership training program for college Latinas in Washington, D.C. You can fill out the interactive application by clicking here or visit www.nhli.org to access it.



The Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Program (LLL) will take place June 19-27, 2009 at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. LLL promotes and fosters the development of young college-age Latina leaders through leadership training and technical and practical experience, during a one-week comprehensive curriculum program in Washington, D.C.



Each year, NHLI selects 22 women from across the country to participate in the program that includes sessions on resume writing and interviewing skills, effective communication and presentation skills, public policy issues affecting the Latino community, and other professional and leadership development topics including a Gallup StrengthsFinder session at Gallup University, financial literacy and a technology component.



Eligibility

Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and not graduating before December 2009.
A minimum of 30 semester credits/hours by May 2009.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Between the ages of 17-22.
Demonstrated strong leadership as indicated by on campus and community volunteer and civic engagement.
Have a strong commitment to Latina/o issues.
Applications are due no later than Friday, March 27, 2009 via email to Nhli@nhli.org



Visit the NHLI website at www.nhli.org for an application



Cost

With the help of our generous sponsors and foundation support, the National Hispana Leadership Institute covers round trip airline travel, room and board, training costs and all classroom materials necessary for the program for all participants. Students will be responsible for covering their own medical and travel insurance and any incidental expenses.



Questions? Contact NHLI at (703) 527-6007 or nhli@nhli.org

National Hispana Leadership Institute

Latinas Learning to Lead Summer Youth Program

1601 N. Kent St, Suite 803

Arlington, VA 22209

The U.S. Department of Transportation Careers in Motion

The U.S. Department of Transportation Careers in Motion is recruiting for many positions. Please visit http://my.usajobs.gov or contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office at (202)366-1298.

Esperanza Education Fund Scholarships

This spring, the Esperanza Education Fund will award: (1) $5,000 two-year scholarships and $10,000 four-year scholarships, (2) to immigrant students in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, (3) to attend public colleges and universities, (4) regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. We look forward to awarding at least $20,000 in scholarships this spring!

Applications are available online at http://www.esperanzafund.org/apply.htm. Applications are due March 27, 2009, and awards will be announced April 27, 2009.

Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested. Email Alvaro Bedoya at alvaro@esperanzafund.org or Alice Wang at alice@esperanzafund.org for more information.