Job Title : Director, College Savings Initiative
Organization : New America Foundation
Job Location : Washington, D.C.
Company URL : http://newamerica.net
Salary Range :
Job Description :
The New America Foundation seeks a Washington, DC-based Director for the newly launched College Savings Initiative. The Initiative is a joint venture of the Asset Building and Education Policy Programs of the New America Foundation and the Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University in St. Louis: http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/csd |
The Asset Building Program is a leading voice on innovative, market-oriented public policies to enable low- and moderate-income families in the U.S. and around the world to (a) accumulate savings; (b) access wealth-building financial services and financial education; (c) better manage their debts; and (d) build and protect lifelong, productive assets-a home, higher education, a small business, investments, and a nest-egg for retirement. The Education Policy Program focuses on developing new ideas to advance the cause of equity, access, and excellence in public education. The program proposes comprehensive changes to education policy from pre-kindergarten to graduate school with the goal of closing multiple opportunity and achievement gaps nationwide.
The College Savings Initiative is centered on developing and advancing progressive 529 college savings plans at the state and federal levels. The Initiative seeks to achieve this through study and promotion of existing progressive state-based 529 plans; modernization of existing federal college aid programs, including federal income tax-based aid programs; policy research and design; communications; and policymaker education. Ultimately, the Initiative aims to increase post-secondary education access and completion rates among lower-income, disadvantaged students through innovative public policy and other reforms to 529 college savings plans.
Primary Responsibilities
In consultation with the Asset Building and Education Policy Programs, and in partnership with CSD, the Director will:
* Lead and manage all aspects of the Initiative.
* Develop and implement a policy research, communications, and legislative strategy to advance innovative and progressively funded 529s at the federal and state levels.
* Serve as the chief spokesperson for the Initiative with policymakers, the media, and others.
* Publish high-profile issue briefs, op-eds, articles, etc., to raise the overall visibility and credibility of the Initiative.
* Hire and professionally develop staff for the Initiative.
* Maintain and strategically grow the Initiative's funding base.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have:
* Solid knowledge of higher education policy, especially tax and financial aid policies.
* At least five years of experience with Capitol Hill lawmakers, ideally with the tax-writing and education committees.
* Proven leadership and project management skills.
* Proven ability to write, publish, and communicate complex ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
* Experience working successfully with multiple partners.
* Advanced degree in public policy, economics, education, or related fields.
How to Apply :
Mail, fax, or email a resume and cover letter (maximum two pages) summarizing your interests and qualifications to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1630 Connecticut Avenue, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20009. Fax: 202-986-3696. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net . Please state "Director, College Savings Initiative" in the e-mail subject line. No phone calls, please.
Generous salary package commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The New America Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Saturday, December 27, 2008
FBI Mega Hiring Event in DC
The FBI is planning a Mega Hiring Event for Saturday, February
7, 2009 from 10am-7pm at the Ronald Reagan Building ( Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW Washington , DC ).
Over 800 support positions must be filled by June 2009. Update
your resumes now before the postings are actually announced. ALL
APPLICANTS will need to apply online in order to create a profile. The
postings will not be available until 12/23 and will close by 01/16.
You will be able to select your preference for the division and
location.
Suitability issues that normally arise include the following
subjects:
* Drug Use
* Credit
* Citizenship
* Arrest History
* Employment History
* Contact with Foreign Nationals
You do not want to begin the process with any doubt regarding your
background.
Apply at http://www.fbijobs. gov for as many positions as possible then the
FBI will send those applicants an invitation for the FBI Mega Hiring
Event.
Acceptance of resumes, interviews, etc. will take place at the event.
Don't delay with sending out this information and/or applying.
Apply for all desired locations not just the DC area...Although
the announcement is for support positions, they are hiring for agents
and other positions.
7, 2009 from 10am-7pm at the Ronald Reagan Building ( Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW Washington , DC ).
Over 800 support positions must be filled by June 2009. Update
your resumes now before the postings are actually announced. ALL
APPLICANTS will need to apply online in order to create a profile. The
postings will not be available until 12/23 and will close by 01/16.
You will be able to select your preference for the division and
location.
Suitability issues that normally arise include the following
subjects:
* Drug Use
* Credit
* Citizenship
* Arrest History
* Employment History
* Contact with Foreign Nationals
You do not want to begin the process with any doubt regarding your
background.
Apply at http://www.fbijobs. gov for as many positions as possible then the
FBI will send those applicants an invitation for the FBI Mega Hiring
Event.
Acceptance of resumes, interviews, etc. will take place at the event.
Don't delay with sending out this information and/or applying.
Apply for all desired locations not just the DC area...Although
the announcement is for support positions, they are hiring for agents
and other positions.
Job Posting: Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Job Announcement
Executive Director
Oakland, CA
(Released December 2, 2008)
APEN seeks an inspired, collaborative leader who is committed to building the grassroots power of low-income Asian Pacific Island communities.
The right candidate will have the capacity to take the work of this dynamic, healthy, growing organization to the next level of impact. S/he will be passionate about developing transformative, environmentally just solutions that address today’s ecological crisis.
ABOUT APEN
APEN was formed in 1993, out of the growing national environmental justice movement and focusing on Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities. APEN's vision is that all people have a right to a clean and healthy environment in which their communities can live, work, learn, play and thrive.
Our movement building work is rooted in direct organizing and the belief in building the grassroots power of low-income families. The Laotian Organizing Project is based in Richmond and Power in Asians Organizing works with a pan-Asian immigrant community in Oakland. Over 11 years, these two projects have achieved many victories on issues of importance to our communities ranging from affordable housing to toxics issues. More recently, APEN has made exciting advances in electoral work and building a base of API voters in Oakland and Richmond.
We have gained recognition for our groundbreaking work and are an opinion-leader in the evolving field of environmental justice. APEN is poised to play an important political role in addressing the challenging ecological questions of our times. APEN forges strategic alliances to achieve systemic change at the regional and national level.
APEN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a strong infrastructure and talented staff (many have run organizations themselves). The staff has been steadily expanding from 10 to 13 positions. An active Board of 8 members also has plans to grow. APEN has a $1M budget, is in a stable financial position, and has earned an excellent reputation among funders.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
APEN takes a thoughtful, systematic approach to its work and recently completed a five year (’07-’12) strategic plan in which APEN will leverage its roots in local base-building by:
1. Working with local leaders and members to develop an EJ agenda to guide APEN’s work and campaigns and continuing to develop the local base in Oakland and Richmond.
2. Moving the EJ agenda to the state level to achieve larger scales of influence (APEN envisions waging a campaign aimed at a key state policy issue).
3. Positioning local communities to have impact at the state level.
4. Developing APEN’s organizational capacity to implement the strategic growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure that APEN has the vision, resources, staffing and organizational culture needed to implement its strategic plan. The ED will be doing exciting movement strategy and relationship building work. This position leads the work in assessing and shifting the landscape (on a 3 to 5 year time horizon) so that APEN operates in the most favorable conditions possible, while working in close partnership with the Associate Director to ensure the overall effectiveness and progress of the organization towards it’s strategic plan. This position also provides leadership in key organizational change processes as well as maintaining APEN’s organizational culture of leadership development, collaboration and partnership.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The ED reports to the Board and supports the Board in its governance role. The ED supervises the Associate Director. S/he will also work collaboratively with a management team consisting of the ED, Associate Director, Operations Director, Policy Director, and Program Director.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Resource Development (25%)
Stay abreast of and shape foundation and individual donor landscapes, trends and practices. Ensure APEN’s funding strategies remain current.
Develop and maintain key individual donor and foundation relationships.
Actively support and partner with the Associate Director in creating and implementing fundraising goals, strategies and plans.
Strategy and Field Development (30%)
Stay abreast of political landscapes, trends and practices and ensure APEN’s strategies remain current. Shift the political landscape by representing and elevating APEN’s visibility as a public representative and opinion-shaper and by building strategic alliances with key local, statewide and national allies.
Play a leadership role in convening staff strategy discussions to ensure learning from the external environment and learning from local organizing are mutually integrated and informing.
Work with the Associate Director on political learning and reflecting opportunities with staff.
Organizational Leadership, Management and Development (25%)
Ensure APEN has effective and current organizational systems and practices and that there is sustainable pacing of capacity building and programmatic growth.
Partner with the Associate Director and other management staff in creating a vibrant, open and supportive work environment. Support staff as a cheerleader and coach.
Lead key organizational meetings.
Oversee the Associate Director in leading the management team, annual and quarterly planning, and coordination across components of organization.
Finance, Operations, and Administration (10%)
Lead annual budgeting process, under the Board’s direction, and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
Oversee the Associate Director to ensure that APEN develops and maintains sound financial and HR practices and complies with all legal requirements.
Board Relations (10%)
Ensure that the Board receives the support required to effectively fulfill their role. Work with Board leadership to plan effective full Board and Executive Committee meetings; inform Board decision-making with strong analysis and clear frameworks; and ensure information is provided in advance of meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Significant track record of movement building and social change work. Specific understanding of the politics, issues and key players within the Environmental Justice movement preferred.
2. Knowledge and awareness of Asian and Pacific Islander community issues, organizations, and politics and infrastructure.
3. Ability to think strategically. Demonstrated success in moving a social justice advocacy agenda on city, state or national level. Proven ability to translate complexity and big ideas into appropriate, practical action that attracts resources and partners.
4. Track record of building powerful relationships with a wide-ranging group of people. Successful work in multi-racial alliances highly desirable.
5. Minimum of three years management level experience working with diverse staff and Board, preferably in a nonprofit. Successful experience in fundraising, planning, financial management and organizational development. Experience growing an organization at a similar staff and budget size to APEN desirable.
6. Experience leading and managing in a team-based environment; commitment to fostering collaborative leadership, proactive conflict management and democratic participation. Experience and success in providing leadership in key organizational change processes. Leadership development and training experience are desirable.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methods of organizing and able to support and guide APEN’s organizing work. Familiarity with electoral strategies a plus.
8. Excellent written, listening, and oral communication skills. Confident, personable and able to inspire, compel and move others. Proven success as an advocate and spokesperson in a campaign, policy advocacy or field building context.
9. Computer skills. Prefer comfort the following programs: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and use of e-mail and database.
10. Committed to a hardworking, fun and sustainable work culture. Versatile and willing to pitch in with the team. Community meetings require evening and weekend availability.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is negotiable depending on the relevant experience of the selected candidate. Full benefits package includes: paid vacation and sick leave; medical/dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture/alternative medicine insurance; health reimbursement agreement; employer 401(k) contributions; earned sabbatical after 5 year tenure. APEN practices family-friendly personnel policies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APEN has retained Viveka Chen and Associates to conduct the candidate search. Applications are due electronically to APENexecsearch@earthlink.net and should include:
Resume including chronological employment history
Cover letter describing interest in the position, qualifications and salary history and expectations (2 pages maximum)
Short writing sample (2-5 pages maximum)
Four references
Please direct all inquiries to the above email address only (please do not contact the APEN office directly).
Application Deadline: January 12, 2009, 5:00pm (applications received after the deadline may be considered if APEN decides to expand the pool of applicants)
Start Date: Mid to late February
APEN is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, gay, lesbian, and trans-gendered persons encouraged to apply.
Job Announcement
Executive Director
Oakland, CA
(Released December 2, 2008)
APEN seeks an inspired, collaborative leader who is committed to building the grassroots power of low-income Asian Pacific Island communities.
The right candidate will have the capacity to take the work of this dynamic, healthy, growing organization to the next level of impact. S/he will be passionate about developing transformative, environmentally just solutions that address today’s ecological crisis.
ABOUT APEN
APEN was formed in 1993, out of the growing national environmental justice movement and focusing on Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities. APEN's vision is that all people have a right to a clean and healthy environment in which their communities can live, work, learn, play and thrive.
Our movement building work is rooted in direct organizing and the belief in building the grassroots power of low-income families. The Laotian Organizing Project is based in Richmond and Power in Asians Organizing works with a pan-Asian immigrant community in Oakland. Over 11 years, these two projects have achieved many victories on issues of importance to our communities ranging from affordable housing to toxics issues. More recently, APEN has made exciting advances in electoral work and building a base of API voters in Oakland and Richmond.
We have gained recognition for our groundbreaking work and are an opinion-leader in the evolving field of environmental justice. APEN is poised to play an important political role in addressing the challenging ecological questions of our times. APEN forges strategic alliances to achieve systemic change at the regional and national level.
APEN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a strong infrastructure and talented staff (many have run organizations themselves). The staff has been steadily expanding from 10 to 13 positions. An active Board of 8 members also has plans to grow. APEN has a $1M budget, is in a stable financial position, and has earned an excellent reputation among funders.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
APEN takes a thoughtful, systematic approach to its work and recently completed a five year (’07-’12) strategic plan in which APEN will leverage its roots in local base-building by:
1. Working with local leaders and members to develop an EJ agenda to guide APEN’s work and campaigns and continuing to develop the local base in Oakland and Richmond.
2. Moving the EJ agenda to the state level to achieve larger scales of influence (APEN envisions waging a campaign aimed at a key state policy issue).
3. Positioning local communities to have impact at the state level.
4. Developing APEN’s organizational capacity to implement the strategic growth.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure that APEN has the vision, resources, staffing and organizational culture needed to implement its strategic plan. The ED will be doing exciting movement strategy and relationship building work. This position leads the work in assessing and shifting the landscape (on a 3 to 5 year time horizon) so that APEN operates in the most favorable conditions possible, while working in close partnership with the Associate Director to ensure the overall effectiveness and progress of the organization towards it’s strategic plan. This position also provides leadership in key organizational change processes as well as maintaining APEN’s organizational culture of leadership development, collaboration and partnership.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The ED reports to the Board and supports the Board in its governance role. The ED supervises the Associate Director. S/he will also work collaboratively with a management team consisting of the ED, Associate Director, Operations Director, Policy Director, and Program Director.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Resource Development (25%)
Stay abreast of and shape foundation and individual donor landscapes, trends and practices. Ensure APEN’s funding strategies remain current.
Develop and maintain key individual donor and foundation relationships.
Actively support and partner with the Associate Director in creating and implementing fundraising goals, strategies and plans.
Strategy and Field Development (30%)
Stay abreast of political landscapes, trends and practices and ensure APEN’s strategies remain current. Shift the political landscape by representing and elevating APEN’s visibility as a public representative and opinion-shaper and by building strategic alliances with key local, statewide and national allies.
Play a leadership role in convening staff strategy discussions to ensure learning from the external environment and learning from local organizing are mutually integrated and informing.
Work with the Associate Director on political learning and reflecting opportunities with staff.
Organizational Leadership, Management and Development (25%)
Ensure APEN has effective and current organizational systems and practices and that there is sustainable pacing of capacity building and programmatic growth.
Partner with the Associate Director and other management staff in creating a vibrant, open and supportive work environment. Support staff as a cheerleader and coach.
Lead key organizational meetings.
Oversee the Associate Director in leading the management team, annual and quarterly planning, and coordination across components of organization.
Finance, Operations, and Administration (10%)
Lead annual budgeting process, under the Board’s direction, and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
Oversee the Associate Director to ensure that APEN develops and maintains sound financial and HR practices and complies with all legal requirements.
Board Relations (10%)
Ensure that the Board receives the support required to effectively fulfill their role. Work with Board leadership to plan effective full Board and Executive Committee meetings; inform Board decision-making with strong analysis and clear frameworks; and ensure information is provided in advance of meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Significant track record of movement building and social change work. Specific understanding of the politics, issues and key players within the Environmental Justice movement preferred.
2. Knowledge and awareness of Asian and Pacific Islander community issues, organizations, and politics and infrastructure.
3. Ability to think strategically. Demonstrated success in moving a social justice advocacy agenda on city, state or national level. Proven ability to translate complexity and big ideas into appropriate, practical action that attracts resources and partners.
4. Track record of building powerful relationships with a wide-ranging group of people. Successful work in multi-racial alliances highly desirable.
5. Minimum of three years management level experience working with diverse staff and Board, preferably in a nonprofit. Successful experience in fundraising, planning, financial management and organizational development. Experience growing an organization at a similar staff and budget size to APEN desirable.
6. Experience leading and managing in a team-based environment; commitment to fostering collaborative leadership, proactive conflict management and democratic participation. Experience and success in providing leadership in key organizational change processes. Leadership development and training experience are desirable.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and methods of organizing and able to support and guide APEN’s organizing work. Familiarity with electoral strategies a plus.
8. Excellent written, listening, and oral communication skills. Confident, personable and able to inspire, compel and move others. Proven success as an advocate and spokesperson in a campaign, policy advocacy or field building context.
9. Computer skills. Prefer comfort the following programs: Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and use of e-mail and database.
10. Committed to a hardworking, fun and sustainable work culture. Versatile and willing to pitch in with the team. Community meetings require evening and weekend availability.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is negotiable depending on the relevant experience of the selected candidate. Full benefits package includes: paid vacation and sick leave; medical/dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture/alternative medicine insurance; health reimbursement agreement; employer 401(k) contributions; earned sabbatical after 5 year tenure. APEN practices family-friendly personnel policies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APEN has retained Viveka Chen and Associates to conduct the candidate search. Applications are due electronically to APENexecsearch@earthlink.net and should include:
Resume including chronological employment history
Cover letter describing interest in the position, qualifications and salary history and expectations (2 pages maximum)
Short writing sample (2-5 pages maximum)
Four references
Please direct all inquiries to the above email address only (please do not contact the APEN office directly).
Application Deadline: January 12, 2009, 5:00pm (applications received after the deadline may be considered if APEN decides to expand the pool of applicants)
Start Date: Mid to late February
APEN is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, gay, lesbian, and trans-gendered persons encouraged to apply.
Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (New Haven, CT)
Young Leader of Social Change Fellow (New Haven, CT)
The Young Leader of Social Change Fellowship provides an outstanding recent
college or public health graduate with an opportunity to engage in high
impact front-line global service programs.
In this position, the Fellow will work closely with Unite For Sight's C.E.O
on public health programming.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and
implementation of global health initiatives
- Expand Unite For Sight's presence on college campuses
- Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development
Required Qualifications:
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice public health principles
- Minimum 1 year commitment though longer commitments are preferable
- Bachelors degree required
Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer
Staple, at JStaple@uniteforsig ht.orgPlease
clearly indicate that you are applying for the Young Leader of Social
Change Fellow position.
About Unite For Sight
Unite For Sight(R) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers
communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable
blindness. Unite For Sight applies best
practicesin
eye care, public health,
volunteerism,
and social entrepreneurshipto
achieve our goal of high quality eye care for all. To date, we have
provided eye care services to more than 600,000 people worldwide. Our
unwavering commitment to creating a real, lasting impact involves four types
of innovative programs: chapters at North American universities, Global
Impact Corps in North America, locally-led international eye care programs,
and an annual global health conference. Unite For Sight has trained 5,200
volunteers who work in their local communities and abroad with local eye
clinics to provide eye health programs for those without previous access.
Unite For Sight supports eye clinics worldwide by investing human and
financial resources in their social ventures to eliminate patient barriers
to eye care.
Unite For Sight's office in New Haven, CT overlooks the Yale campus.
The Young Leader of Social Change Fellowship provides an outstanding recent
college or public health graduate with an opportunity to engage in high
impact front-line global service programs.
In this position, the Fellow will work closely with Unite For Sight's C.E.O
on public health programming.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Apply organizational and writing skills to the development and
implementation of global health initiatives
- Expand Unite For Sight's presence on college campuses
- Contribute to cutting-edge programs in development
Required Qualifications:
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice public health principles
- Minimum 1 year commitment though longer commitments are preferable
- Bachelors degree required
Interested applicants should send a resume to the attention of Jennifer
Staple, at JStaple@uniteforsig ht.org
clearly indicate that you are applying for the Young Leader of Social
Change Fellow position.
About Unite For Sight
Unite For Sight(R) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers
communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable
blindness. Unite For Sight applies best
practices
eye care, public health,
volunteerism
and social entrepreneurship
achieve our goal of high quality eye care for all. To date, we have
provided eye care services to more than 600,000 people worldwide. Our
unwavering commitment to creating a real, lasting impact involves four types
of innovative programs: chapters at North American universities, Global
Impact Corps in North America, locally-led international eye care programs,
and an annual global health conference. Unite For Sight has trained 5,200
volunteers who work in their local communities and abroad with local eye
clinics to provide eye health programs for those without previous access.
Unite For Sight supports eye clinics worldwide by investing human and
financial resources in their social ventures to eliminate patient barriers
to eye care.
Unite For Sight's office in New Haven, CT overlooks the Yale campus.
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081126.3 | Private Sector Director - HQ | Academy for Educational Development (AED)
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081126.1 | Head Membership Development Japan | World Economic Forum
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081121.1 | Senior Recruitment Officer | PACT
081120.2 | Director of Communications | Digital Media Association
081120.1 | Director of Federal Relations | University of Washington
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
Vision: To ensure that every child achieves his/her greatest
educational potential. We strive to create a setting in which parents
and teachers can collaborate to constructively transform each child's
educational surroundings. Both at home and at school.
POSITION:
SALARY RANGE :
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
$38,000 - $45,000.00 (Based on experience)
Open
PARENT INSTITUTE'S MISSION : The Parent Institute's mission is to help
bring schools and parents together as partners in the education of
their children. This is accomplished by providing a nine week parent
training program at elementary, middle, and high school sites that
promotes strong parental involvement in a child's education process at
home and a working partnership between parents and schools.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR'S JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts in the field
of Counseling, Education, Public Administration, Psychology or related
field. Consideration will be given to equivalent work experience in
management, planning, training, teaching and group counseling in lieu
of a B.A. degree. Work experience in teaching, supervision, marketing,
program planning, public relations and management is preferred. Must
have experience working with persons of diverse cultural and
socio-economic backgrounds. Bilingual preferred: fluent in speaking
and writing English and Spanish.
JOB DUTIES: Reports directly to the Director in terms of program
management, administration and marketing. Identifies and secures the
assigned number of schools per quarter, and meets with principals and
other school personnel about date, time, space and all other details
to prepare a successful Parent Institute program. Supervises
recruiters and instructors, monitors their outreach to parents, class
enrollment, attendance and graduation. Assists the Director in
maintaining accurate records, preparing class materials, hosting
weekly meetings with facilitators and arranges the graduation
ceremonies. Teaches the Parent training classes as needed and serves
as parent counselor. Serves as a spokesperson for the Parent
Institute.
The job is in Fairfax, Virginia, on George Mason's campus. If you are
interested please send your resume and cover letter to Jeanette at
jrojas@piqe. org.
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
Vision: To ensure that every child achieves his/her greatest
educational potential. We strive to create a setting in which parents
and teachers can collaborate to constructively transform each child’s
educational surroundings. Both at home and at school.
Join PIQE as a “Facilitator”
What is a Facilitator?
A facilitator is the individual responsible for teaching and
facilitating the PIQE nine-week parent training course at local
preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools. The program is held
over a nine-week period, in which the initial planning session
delineates the mission of the program and documents the issues and
concerns of the parents. The following six core classes strive to
increase the academic success of pre-K to 12 grade students and lower
the dropout rate through parental involvement at home and in the
schools in underserved communities as a pathway out of poverty.
What are the requirements/ qualifications?
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any area.
• Have experience facilitating a group.
• General knowledge of the U.S. school system.
• Attend a 6 hour facilitator training at George Mason University,
Fairfax campus.
• And overall a strong desire to improve the life of all students.
** Facilitators will be working in schools DC, PG County, Fairfax
County, Manassas Park and Manassas City**
What you need to invest in terms of time
• Commitment of 9 weeks to teach the parent course for an hour and a
half a week.
• Attend a 1 hour weekly facilitator meeting at the PIQE office.
• Call parents the night before each class.
• Total average of 3 ½ hours a week.
What will I gain if I choose to be a PIQE facilitator?
• A stipend of up to $850 (for the full 9 weeks) and the biggest
rewards of all: (1) you are giving back to your community and (2) you
are helping parents and in turn their children.
If you are interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to
Jeanette Rojas at jrojas@piqe. org. For more information please visit
our website: http://www.piqe. org
Vision: To ensure that every child achieves his/her greatest
educational potential. We strive to create a setting in which parents
and teachers can collaborate to constructively transform each child's
educational surroundings. Both at home and at school.
POSITION:
SALARY RANGE :
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
$38,000 - $45,000.00 (Based on experience)
Open
PARENT INSTITUTE'S MISSION : The Parent Institute's mission is to help
bring schools and parents together as partners in the education of
their children. This is accomplished by providing a nine week parent
training program at elementary, middle, and high school sites that
promotes strong parental involvement in a child's education process at
home and a working partnership between parents and schools.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR'S JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts in the field
of Counseling, Education, Public Administration, Psychology or related
field. Consideration will be given to equivalent work experience in
management, planning, training, teaching and group counseling in lieu
of a B.A. degree. Work experience in teaching, supervision, marketing,
program planning, public relations and management is preferred. Must
have experience working with persons of diverse cultural and
socio-economic backgrounds. Bilingual preferred: fluent in speaking
and writing English and Spanish.
JOB DUTIES: Reports directly to the Director in terms of program
management, administration and marketing. Identifies and secures the
assigned number of schools per quarter, and meets with principals and
other school personnel about date, time, space and all other details
to prepare a successful Parent Institute program. Supervises
recruiters and instructors, monitors their outreach to parents, class
enrollment, attendance and graduation. Assists the Director in
maintaining accurate records, preparing class materials, hosting
weekly meetings with facilitators and arranges the graduation
ceremonies. Teaches the Parent training classes as needed and serves
as parent counselor. Serves as a spokesperson for the Parent
Institute.
The job is in Fairfax, Virginia, on George Mason's campus. If you are
interested please send your resume and cover letter to Jeanette at
jrojas@piqe. org.
The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
Vision: To ensure that every child achieves his/her greatest
educational potential. We strive to create a setting in which parents
and teachers can collaborate to constructively transform each child’s
educational surroundings. Both at home and at school.
Join PIQE as a “Facilitator”
What is a Facilitator?
A facilitator is the individual responsible for teaching and
facilitating the PIQE nine-week parent training course at local
preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools. The program is held
over a nine-week period, in which the initial planning session
delineates the mission of the program and documents the issues and
concerns of the parents. The following six core classes strive to
increase the academic success of pre-K to 12 grade students and lower
the dropout rate through parental involvement at home and in the
schools in underserved communities as a pathway out of poverty.
What are the requirements/ qualifications?
• Have a Bachelor's Degree in any area.
• Have experience facilitating a group.
• General knowledge of the U.S. school system.
• Attend a 6 hour facilitator training at George Mason University,
Fairfax campus.
• And overall a strong desire to improve the life of all students.
** Facilitators will be working in schools DC, PG County, Fairfax
County, Manassas Park and Manassas City**
What you need to invest in terms of time
• Commitment of 9 weeks to teach the parent course for an hour and a
half a week.
• Attend a 1 hour weekly facilitator meeting at the PIQE office.
• Call parents the night before each class.
• Total average of 3 ½ hours a week.
What will I gain if I choose to be a PIQE facilitator?
• A stipend of up to $850 (for the full 9 weeks) and the biggest
rewards of all: (1) you are giving back to your community and (2) you
are helping parents and in turn their children.
If you are interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to
Jeanette Rojas at jrojas@piqe. org. For more information please visit
our website: http://www.piqe. org
Diversity Fellowship in Philanthropy
Diversity Fellowship available! The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York is accepting applications for its spring 2009 Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program Diversity Fellowship. The Diversity Fellowship is a unique opportunity for younger scholar-practitione rs of color working in the grantmaking sector in the United States. The 3-month program provides leadership training through applied research and professional networking. The 2009 seminar will focus on community foundations & community philanthropy. Applications will be accepted through December 29, 2008. For program details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, please visit www.philanthro py.org and click on “International Fellows Program” or click here. Questions may also be directed to Barbara Leopold via phone or email (bleopold@gc. cuny.edu or 212.817.2013) . Please also feel
free to contact me if you have any questions about the fellowship. I was a fellow 2008 at the center- my email is bakerele@aol. com or by cell 443-538-6789.
free to contact me if you have any questions about the fellowship. I was a fellow 2008 at the center- my email is bakerele@aol. com or by cell 443-538-6789.
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