Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Volunteers for Reel Rasquache Film Festival

Volunteers for Reel Rasquache Film Festival

Hello Friends,

Reel Rasquache will be screening full programming of films that tell the U.S. Latino Experience, along with displaying Art from local artist from May 15th-17th @ the Luckman Fine Arts Complex on the campus of Cal State Univ, Los Angeles.

We have several great events planned for the weekend that will definitely leave a good impression on our audiences:

Opening night: Reel Rasquache will be Los Angeles premiere screening "GB2525," written by JoJo Henrickson (Ladron Que Roba a Ladron). Opening night will include the screening, Q&A, and Reception.

Workshops: We will be holding 3 workshops on Saturday, May 16th. They include one by Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves), and one by the WGA.

High School film showcase - showing talent from the local high schools in and aroung LA

Closing night: Reel Rasquache will be holding a special night honoring playwright, LUIS VALDEZ (Zoot Suit, La Bamba, El Teatro Campesino). (Details to come.)

We have less than a month to plan and organize the Volunteer Program, with plenty pre-festival duties that should be met before the start of the festival.

THESE ARE THE HOURS OF THE FESTIVAL:
FRIDAY - BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6P - MIDNIGHT
SATURDAY - 8AM - 10PM
SUNDAY - 1PM - 8PM

INFORMATION
Our website will be up shortly at the following address:
*home website: www.reelrasquache.org
You may also reach me via email/phone at:
*email: miguel.mouchess@gmail.com
*phone: 562-458-3672

Email me any questions you may have.

Saludos,
Miguel Mouchess
Co-Volunteer Manager
2009 Reel Rasquache

Friday, April 17, 2009

CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

The Chief Financial and Administration Officer is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, other regulatory and advisory organizations and in accordance with financial management policies set by the CHCI Board of Directors. She/he serves as the lead advisor on compliance issues related to IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley and in partnership with the organization’s legal advisor, all matters related to Congressional ethics and HLGOA. She/he directs and oversees all the financial activities of the organization, including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook, banking and insurance relationships.
The Chief Financial and Administration Officer will define the processes and implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth. S/he is responsible for building and managing effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, legal, information technology (IT), human resources (HR), and physical infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization's fiscal function and performance.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new investment programs/strategies and regulatory action.
• Develops credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the President and CEO, Board of Directors and other senior leadership in performing their responsibilities.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions to financial business challenges.
• Provides technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the organization.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers, contracts and investments.
• Optimizes the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which includes maintaining minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Acts as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the Corporation may enter.
• Enhances and/or develops implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization.
• Serves as key leader on the organization’s administrative processes including HR, payroll and benefits functions for all levels of staff.
• Evaluates the finance and HR team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations about CHCI’s insurance coverage.
• Develops plans to implement and monitor information technology systems and infrastructure to ensure compliance and feasibility.
• Develops plans to ensure facility safety, security and soundness; Secures and directs maintenance services for the facility as required.
• Participates in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner.

For more information regarding qualifications and opportunities please contact:
Holley Waldron
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 2nd Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
Fax (202) 546-2143 or hwaldron@chci.org

2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color

Job and Scholarship Opportunities


2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color
The JD Project is committed to the success
of entering law students of color and to
ensuring that they do well in law school,
particularly their first year. This is important
so that they can maximize their career options
and be prepared to give back to their
community with legal knowledge, skills and
support. The Summer Boot Camp is an
online distance learning program designed to
provide that intense preparation.
The application deadline is May 7, 2009

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Media Access Project (MAP) is seeking a part-time Office Assistant/Receptionist.

Media Access Project (MAP) is seeking a part-time Office Assistant/Receptionist. This position will provide administrative support to the legal and operational staff of a small, non-profit law firm. This position also provides assistance with special projects, as needed. The ideal candidate possesses excellent telephone manner, is able to multitask and prioritize, and has a professional demeanor and an attitude of customer service.



This position is generally responsible for:



• handling phone calls

• scheduling meetings for legal staff

• maintaining and ordering supplies

• managing reception area and meeting rooms

• handling daily mail and newspapers

• assisting staff with scanning, photocopying, faxing, and filing

• providing support to legal staff in coordinating travel and meeting planning



Specific functions of this position include, but are not limited to:





• maintaining legal case files

• assisting legal staff with document preparation for filings

• managing contact database

• recording attorneys’ time efforts







Required Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and web navigation.



Preferred Skills: WordPerfect, graphic design, and web design experience. A commitment to public interest/social justice work is also preferred.



About MAP

MAP is a non-profit, public interest law firm practicing telecommunications law and policy. MAP’s office is close to the Farragut West and Farragut North Metro stations (red, blue and orange lines).



Compensation/Hours

This position pays $12/hour, for 30 hours/week.



Contact Information

Company: Media Access Project (MAP)

On the Web: www.mediaaccess.org

Contact: Kamilla Kovacs, info@mediaaccess.org



NO PHONE CALLS.

Future of Music Coalition is currently hiring

Future of Music Coalition is currently hiring for two positions: International Project Fellow and freelance Event Sponsorship Coordinator.

For the Int'l Fellow position, we're looking for individuals to work in 5+ month terms and help research and interview musicians and music business people from around the world. Duties include research on musicians, regions, businesses; logistics coordination for interviews and international trips; coordinating and organizing interview transcripts. Depending on skills, experience level, and needs of the project/timing, fellows may also conduct interviews and/or travel with team as road/logistics manager on a trip and/or participate in report writing.

The Sponsorship Coordinator will assist us in researching sponsorship opportunities and approaching potential sponsors for a music/law/technology/policy event in fall 2009.

Interested parties can visit out our jobs page for more information and application instructions:
http://www.futureofmusic.org/about/positions.cfm

Feel free to forward this to your friends, peers and associates.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Prometheus Radio Project Hiring New Development Coordinator

Prometheus Radio Project Hiring New Development Coordinator

The Prometheus Radio Project is looking for an experienced Development Coordinator to join our staff!

The Prometheus Radio Project is a grassroots organization that works to expand and protect community radio stations, and to promote a more democratic and accountable media in the United States and around the world. From Black Panther-led community centers in Tanzania to farmworker groups in Oregon, we help community groups build their own radio stations as tools for their vital social justice organizing.

Every day, we advocate for these groups and their stations, help them organize with allies near and far for their rights, and work with them to keep their stations thriving and to help leaders teach new radio pioneers the skills needed to own your own media.

We help community groups navigate the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the radio licensing process, and we provide technical assistance to groups building radio stations. We also advocate in Congress and at the FCC to protect community radio, and actively participate in the broader campaign for a better media. We are tireless in our fight to make community radio stations and other appropriate technologies available to every neighborhood, every city, every town that needs them.

Position Description

Prometheus is now accepting applications for our Development Coordinator position. This individual will be responsible for coordinating Prometheus' donor program and grant-related work, and working closely with staff to grow a fundraising culture within the organization and better integrate fundraising into Prometheus' program activities. The Development Coordinator will supervise 1-2 development personnel and volunteers, and will also support the Administrative Director in developing Prometheus' annual budget.

We are seeking a candidate who has experience in coordinating a diversified fundraising program and who has a background in social and economic justice. In addition, the Prometheus office is a collective working environment with a consensus based decision-making structure. Candidates for this position should be prepared to take on responsibilities related to collective processes- including shared day-to-day office maintenance tasks, collaborative event facilitation and group organization-building activities- and which extend beyond the job responsibilities outlined on the back.

Job Responsibilities

Foundation Work
• Facilitate planning and strategy sessions and coordinating proposal-writing
• Work with org to grow and maintain relationships with funders, and prospect for new grant opportunities
• Maintain foundation files and track deadlines
• Coordinate with staff to track grant-related program work and prepare reporting to funders
• Report grant activities to staff and board
Donor Work
• Work with organization to develop and maintain a robust grassroots fundraising program and devise solicitation methods to support the program
• Coordinate solicitations, follow-up tasks and other donor-related activities
• Work with Prometheus and its supporters to develop new and innovative fundraising tactics
• Strategize with staff to keep our donors regularly informed and engaged with PRP's work

Desired Skills and Experience

Essential
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Web savvy
• Well-organized and ability to be self-directed
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to shifting time tables and strict deadlines
• Familiarity with word processing software, database work, spreadsheet manipulation and electronic communications (i.e. e-mail, distribution lists, etc.)
Preferred
• Past involvement in shaping a fundraising plan and annual budget
• Success in building a team to take on fundraising activities
• History of acting as a liaison for an organization and building relationships with donors and funders
• Experience with consensus decision-making
• Experience working with a Board of Directors around fundraising
• Graphic design skills (familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign is a plus)
• A valid drivers license

Salary, Location and Application Info
This is a full-time, salaried staff position. All Prometheus staff currently earn the same annual salary of $24,000 and receive full medical benefits. Our office is located in West Philadelphia, in the community center basement of the Calvary Methodist Church. Be ready to smell delicious cooking, hear the shouts of children learning martial arts, people singing gospel, or holding a self-help meeting.

Prometheus Radio Project respects and values people of all backgrounds and considers applicants for positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, creed, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Due to the nature of work and the organization, this job is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and we cannot currently consider telecommuters.

Please be advised that we are in need of someone experienced in coordinating fundraising efforts and with a history of involvement in social and economic justice work. An invitation to interview with us will be extended primarily on this basis.

To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and up to three relevant work samples to jobs@prometheusradio.org, and include "Development Coordinator" in the subject line. The application deadline is May 1st, 2009 at 6PM EST. First round interviews will be scheduled for the week of May 11-15. We will keep this call open until we feel we have found the right person for the position.

--
Andalusia Knoll
Station Support Organizer
(215) 727-9620 x 506
andalusia@prometheusradio.org

Prometheus Radio Project
www.prometheusradio.org

"Radio is one sided when it should be two. It is purely an apparatus for distribution, for mere sharing out. So here is a positive suggestion: change this apparatus over from distribution to communication. The radio would be the finest possible communication apparatus in public life, a vast network of pipes. That is to say, it would be if it knew how to receive as well as transmit, how to let the listener speak as well as hear, how to bring someone into a relationship instead of isolating them." Bertolt Brecht

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Spanish Speaking Law Clerk Intern for Equal Rights Advocates (SF)

Spanish Speaking Law Clerk Intern for Equal Rights Advocates (SF)

Be a part of the exciting cutting-edge legal work of a non-profit women's law firm devoted to advocacy for women on issues such as sexual harassment, Title IX, and sex discrimination!! Equal Rights Advocates is a non-profit civil and human rights legal organization whose mission is to protect and secure equal rights and economic opportunities for women and girls through litigation and advocacy.

Since its inception in 1974 as a teaching law firm focused on sex-based discrimination, ERA has used class actions and impact litigation to obtain relief that will benefit large groups of women. ERA is a leader in advocacy on issues involving its expertise in employment discrimination, sexual harassment, FMLA and Title IX. ERA especially seeks to serve the needs of women of color, immigrant women, women in non-traditional jobs, undocumented women, and low-income women.

Law student interns gain a variety of valuable experience at ERA including staffing our advice and counseling line, participating in, and assisting with, cutting-edge impact litigation, participating in legislative advocacy and presenting workshops for community groups. ERA considers 2Ls and 3Ls for internships during the school year and 3Ls only for summer internships.

ERA requires a commitment of 16-20 hours during the school year and 10 weeks full time in the summer. ERA seeks applicants with excellent writing & research skills, commitment to public interest law and women’s issues. Coursework or experience in employment/discrimination law is preferred and bilingual ability is a plus (especially Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin).

If you attend a Bay Area law school, we strongly encourage you to apply for a Spring or Fall clerkship, as we have many Summer applicants from schools all over the country.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and a short writing sample (5-7 pages) to lawclerkapplicants@equalrights.org

Goldie Heidi Gider
Director of Development
Equal Rights Advocates
1663 Mission Street, Suite 250
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: (415) 621-0672 ext. 395
Fax: (415) 621-6744
Email: hgider@equalrights.org

HBO Manager, Film Programming (NYC)

HBO Manager, Film Programming (NYC)

Responsibilities are to screen and evaluate film submissions for HBO/Cinemax (including late night and home video/other rights titles), with an emphasis on submissions for HBO Latino. Candidate will attend local screenings and select film festivals, as necessary, input/maintain database of all evaluations on an ongoing basis and act as point person for film information for the company at large. Manager position involves interaction with HBO Scheduling, Marketing and On Air departments and may require some translation for HBO Latino in connection with acquired programming. Ideal candidate will have previous film industry experience and extensive working knowledge of films past and present, including Spanish and Latin American cinema. Fluent Spanish, excellent writing skills a must. Reports to Director, Film Programming.

To apply go to HBO.com, click on the Jobs At HBO link, and search the list for "HBO Manager, Film Programming"

Program & Outreach Manager in DC

Job Description: Program & Outreach Manager

The Media and Democracy Coalition (MDC) is hiring a full-time Program and Outreach Manager to oversee the organization¹s membership recruitment and outreach, communications, as well as to support the organization¹s policy work on media and telecommunications issues.

MDC is collaboration of more than three-dozen organizations united to amplify the voice of the public in debates over media and telecommunications
issues. We bring together leaders in the media policy and organizing
fields to work together, develop and share resources, make strategic planning and investment decisions, and expand the number and type of organizations that work for public interest media policies. For more information, visit www.media-democracy.net

Location
The position is based in Washington D.C., and requires occasional travel.

Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain relationships with local and national member organizations, as well as identify and facilitate collaborative work among members.
* Conduct outreach to organizations that could be likely allies to increase MDC¹s membership and reach.
* Manage organizational communications, including maintaining our web site and producing bi-monthly newsletters.
* Stay on top of national media policy issues, and produce high-quality research and writing on these policies in collaboration with and for use by our members and allies.
* Engage in media policy advocacy as needed.
* Share organizational management responsibilities with other MDC staff, including administrative, logistical and event support.
* Work with other staff to contribute to the organization¹s broader goals of building a stronger movement for better media.

Requirements
Applicants must have some knowledge of media and communications policies, and an understanding of the media advocacy field is a strong benefit.
Outstanding communications skills, experience with research and writing, and strong project management skills are required, as is a demonstrated commitment to public interest work. Basic technical knowledge of web site development and on-line communications is a plus, but training can be provided in this area.

Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary, commensurate with experience, is offered. A generous benefits package, including medical insurance and a retirement plan, is also offered.

Availability
The position will open in June 2009.

To Apply
Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Send a resume and cover letter to:

Beth McConnell
Executive Director
Media and Democracy Coalition
1133 19th St., NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036

Or e-mail with the subject line ³Application for Program and Outreach Manager² to bmcconnell (at) media-democracy.net

Friday, April 10, 2009

Call for Entries: LUNAFEST

Call for Entries: LUNAFEST

LUNAFEST is a nationwide traveling festival of short films by...for…about women. Our festival accepts short films, 20 minutes or less, in a variety of genres which embody the inspirational roles of women in our local, national and international communities.

We are looking for amateurs, students and aspiring indie filmmakers and producers involved in films aligned with our by…for…about women theme and are especially thrilled to receive animated, documentary, international and comic pieces. Films are viewed by over 25,000 people and screened in over 150 venues across the country. There is no limitation based on the year of production and winning filmmakers are awarded $1000 cash!

Postmark Submission Deadline: April 30, 2009

For details and application information go to www.lunafest.org
Email: lunafest@clifbar.com

2009-2010 ABC Entertainment Group Production Associates Program

Call for Applications: 2009-2010 ABC Entertainment Group Production Associates Program

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


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