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New Jersey Immigration Policy
Network Full-Time Bilingual Education Advocacy Coordinator
The New Jersey Immigration Policy Network (NJIPN) announces an
opening for a Full-Time Bilingual Education Advocacy Coordinator
position. NJIPN is a broad-based coalition of New Jersey organizations
dedicated to protecting immigrant rights and promoting inclusiveness
and full participation of immigrants in the life of our community.
The Bilingual Education Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible
for implementing advocacy, community outreach, and training programs
for A Voice for Immigrants in Education Project. Candidate must
have at least two to five years of experience in some combination
of education, advocacy, public service, organizing, or bilingual/multicultural
training.
The Project will establish, through outreach organizing and training
programs, Bilingual Parental Advisory Committees (see NJ AC 6A:
15-1.1 and in particular 6A:15-1.15) in targeted school districts
in New Jersey. ALL CANDIDATES must demonstrate experience and
ability which qualifies him/her to organize and train immigrants
who are parents with children in public schools. A Bilingual
conversational competency (to conduct primary outreach and trainings)
is required; multilingual preferred.
The Bilingual Education Advocacy Coordinator, reporting directly
to the Executive Director of NJIPN, will work in collaboration
with other non-profit agencies and professional organizations
throughout (Cape May to Bergen Counties) New Jersey. Responsibilities
include: maintaining and growing partnerships and collaborations
with a cross-section of immigrants and advocacy groups, parents,
teachers, administrators and government officials; organizing
advocacy efforts.
Candidate must be an excellent written and oral communicator,
with significant bilingual/multicultural skills. A background
in bilingual education, immigrant/immigration policy, organizing,
public service preferred. A working relationship with New Jersey's
immigration, public education, and/or public affairs communities
is also helpful.
Strong outreach, networking and leadership skills with the ability
to function in cross-cultural settings are essential. Candidate
should have a Bachelors degree (Master's degree is preferred),
or equivalent experience. Must be able to drive throughout New
Jersey. Send resume and a brief cover letter to: rchilquillo@njipn.org.
Position starts in late April/early May 2008. No application
will be considered without appropriate, targeted cover letter
pertinent to this position. Competitive salary and benefits.
Application must be sent ASAP and no later than April 23, 2008
The Volunteer Youth Corps is now seeking a personable
and dynamic individual to perform the functions of Social Worker.
The chosen candidate will report directly to the Program Manager
of the organization.
The Social Worker must posses the following qualities:
Qualifications:
First Degree in Social Work or any other related Field
Or Diploma in Social work with three (3) years working experience
Or Certificate in Guidance & Counselling with four years
experience
Including training from any other authorised agency in children
related issues
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Good Interpersonal Skills
* Working knowledge of human behaviour, dynamics of groups and
families
* Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
* Ability to work with people of all age groups to evaluate and
improve the organization image
* Project Management experience would certainly be an asset
NB Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for
application: Thursday 3rd April 2008
Send application along with CV to the CEO of Volunteer Youth
Corps
146 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana
Tel. (592) 231-4016 or (592) 223-7404
Or email: vycorg@guyana.net.gy
The Boaz Community
Corporation, Inc. is a not-for-profit immigration resource center
in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Boaz is pleased to announce that
we seeking a bright and motivated person for an additional paralegal
position.
The paralegal will handle a wide variety of immigration cases,
including but not limited to family-based petitions, VAWA (Violence
Against Women Act) self-petitions, deportation and asylum cases.
The candidate will receive hands on training from experienced
staff as well as have the opportunity to attend trainings and
seminars.
Specific responsibilities include:
1. Management of weekly legal clinics by conducting individual
intake consultations;
2. Preparation of adjustment of status applications, naturalization
applications, and TPS applications;
3. Preparation of VAWA self-petitions and family-based applications,
including the review of affidavits, preparation of necessary
paperwork, organization of case files;
4. Prepare and manage quarterly and annual statistics on clients;
5. Internal & external presentations and trainings on immigration
law.
Additional Qualifications:
1) Spanish fluency a must;
2) Ability to work on Saturdays and Evenings a must;
3) Demonstrated commitment to public interest work;
4) Demonstrated interest and experience in immigration law;
5) Excellent written, oral and analytical skills;
6) Computer skills (Word, Excel, internet research);
7) Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Immediately Available
Please send resume and references to:
Ms. Asma Warsi Chaudry, Esq.
Executive Director
The Boaz Community Corporation
5 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
(732) 220-1535
Or you can e-mail your resume and references to Ms. Chaudry at:
achaudry@boazcommunitycorp.org
The Volunteer Youth
Corps (Guyana) is now seeking a personable and dynamic individual
to perform the fulltime functions of Program Manager. The chosen
candidate will report directly to the CEO of the organization.
The Program Manager must posses the following qualities:
Qualifications:
· First Degree in Business Management or any related field
· Self Starter
· Good Interpersonal Skills
· Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills (Including
Public Speaking)
· Marketing Skills and Strong Project Management experience
managing multiple projects and staff, familiarity with donor
grants and administration would be an asset.
Qualifying Attributes Include:
Ability to:-
· Give strategic direction for project implementation,
planning and system improvement
· Use information from Monitoring & Evaluation for
analysis and advice on strategic direction Plan and design tools
and develop systems for monitoring and evaluation
· work with people of all age groups to evaluate and improve
the organization image
· manage a budget
NB Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Send application along with CV to the CEO of Volunteer Youth
Corps
146 Crown Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana
Tel. (592) 231-4016 or (592) 223-7404
Email: vycorg@guyana.net.gy
CPR-Center for Performance
Research Is Pleased To Announce New Positions For Hire
CPR Center for Performance Research is a new non-profit
corporation registered in the State of New York, currently seeking
its 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. CPR seeks to hire an Executive
Artistic Director to oversee, structure, and support the programming
of a new center for research and development in contemporary
performance.
Now Hiring An Executive Director
Responsibilities Include:
· Completion of all incorporation papers 501(c)(3)
registration, etc.
· Administration to ensure timely reporting, filing and
payments to all public agencies at Federal, State and Local level
(annual audit, 990, Char-500, payroll taxes)
· Oversee all staffing and activities at CPR, with Founders
and Board
· Primary liaison with partners: Chez Bushwick and Thin
Man Dance
· Oversee all communication and interaction with CPR's
Board
· Plan and implement annual Gala fundraising event
· Fundraising for both program and completion of CPR Capital
Campaign
· Individual Donor Outreach, and timely Grant Writing
& Final Reports
· Organize, structure, supervise and participate in Curatorial
panels
An ideal candidate will possess keen awareness of contemporary
dance and performance, and extensive enthusiasm for seeing a
new model of this cultural center into a realization. This position
will raise their own salary: however, CPR is extremely well-positioned
to enable the right candidate person to do so with resounding
success.
Now Hiring A Systems Manager
Systems Manager of CPR will work 20 hours per week, at an approximate
rate of $15 per hour. Upon agreement, a set schedule will be
created between the Systems Manager and CPR.
Required skills include computer literacy, bookkeeping, administrative
skills, and fluent knowledge of contemporary dance & performance.
It will be considered positive if the applicant also has a wider
knowledge of computer programming and internet tools, as well
as web design skills, and/or video editing capabilities.
Responsibilities Include:
· Day to day administrative activities
· Maintain iCal activities in both studios at CPR
· Assist in coordination of multiple schedules
· Errands including package delivery, and postal office
· Post and organize weekly receipts
· Payment of bills: mortgage, utilities, insurance, phone/internet
· Bookeeping
· Payroll
· Distribution of press materials as needed
· Logging of press materials & mailing activity to
· Contact presenters, follow up with direct calls, or
reminders
· Create and maintain a log of activities at the end of
each day
· Duplication of DVDs and CDs including packaging
Advanced Responsibilities (As Applicable):
· Grant research and applications
· Maintain and update website
· Transfer and back up data files
· Video archive and backup for editing
· Advanced program development
For Inquiries, Please Submit
A Cover Letter, Resume, and References: CPRrsvp@aol.com
Position: Staff Attorney/Project Director
Location: New York, NY
Posted By: Global Workers Justice Alliance
Language(s): English and Spanish
Type: Full Time
Last Day to Apply: position will remain open until filled
Date posted: March 2008
Position Description
Global Workers seeks a bilingual (Spanish-English) attorney with
at least two years of USA employment litigation experience. The
attorney will work closely with the Executive Director in all
aspects of the program. The primary responsibility will be to
develop, train, and support the Transnational Migrant Defenders
Network in Mexico and Guatemala, and expand the Network to other
countries as needed. This
requires extensive travel to identify partner organizations,
train them on US employment law, and oversee the facilitation
of employment cases with partner US organizations. In addition,
this position requires outreach and support to US organizations
facing legal challenges in representing transnational litigants.
The attorney will also develop advocacy initiatives around portable
justice issues in the international arena (e.g. Global Forum
on Migration and the UN), and in each country where Global Workers
runs its projects. Willingness to work on fundraising, as needed,
is also expected. This is a unique opportunity to be part of
a new, small, dynamic, and innovative organization.
Organization Description
Founded in 2005, Global Worker Justice Alliance combats worker
exploitation by promoting portable justice for transnational
migrants through a cross-border network of advocates and resources.
Due to globalization, more people than ever are crossing borders
to seek work. To ensure that these global, and very mobile, workers
are treated fairly in the globalized economy, new approaches
must be undertaken. Global Workers believes that portable justice,
the right and ability of transnational migrants to access justice
in the country of employment even after they have departed, is
key to achieving justice for today's global workforce. To realize
this goal, Global Workers facilitates employment law cases for
migrant workers through its Transnational Migrant Defender Network,
comprised of trained human rights advocates
in the migrant sending countries. Through this network, returned
migrants who have suffered exploitation must no longer abandon
their legal rights simply because they wanted to go home. Global
Workers renders transnational litigation feasible by connecting
US (the initial destination country) advocates with Network partners
to help workers fight for justice in an efficient and effective
manner. Overcoming the barriers to justice for transnational
workers though various forms of advocacy is an equally important
goal.
Qualifications:
· Attorney with two years of Employment Litigation Experience
in the USA (required)
· Spanish fluency (required)
· Overseas work experience
· Experience in conducting educational workshops
· Creative, energetic, and innovative
· Excellent writing and research skills
· Development experience
Salary DOE. Benefits package
available.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and two professional
references to:
Executive Director
Global Workers Justice Alliance
113 University Place, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Or electronically to: Admin@globalworkers.org
For more information see our
website: www.globalworkers.org or call 917-238-0979
Communications
Manager
Public Interest Projects/Four Freedoms Fund
Public Interest Projects (PIP), a 501(c)(3) public charity that
works in the field of social justice and human rights, seeks
a dynamic, skilled and experienced communications manager.
PIP manages grantmaking collaborative funds and other projects
that work on several social justice issues, including immigrant
rights, integration and reform through the PIP Four Freedoms
Fund (FFF) and the PIP American Dream Fund; affirmative action
through the PIP Fulfilling the Dream Fund; human rights through
the PIP US Human Rights Fund; low-income student education through
the PIP Communities for Public Education Reform; among other
issues.
The Communications Manager will work directly with the PIP Director
of Communications and FFF Strategic Communications Initiative
director.
FFF is a national funding collaborative founded in 2003 to energize
American democracy by supporting and engaging immigrants and
refugees. FFF grants help build capacity of groups working on
immigration reform; support an infrastructure of effective local,
state and regional organizations; develop strategic research
and communications campaigns; and operate a "link tank"
with other grantmakers.
Job Duties
The Communications Manager's time will be split between supporting
the FFF Strategic Communications Initiative, which focuses on
immigrant rights/reform/integration communications projects,
and PIP's programmatic and institutional communications needs.
Primary responsibilities include: shape and maintain an institutional
identity for PIP through its website and other collateral; create
and review communications proposals and projects for FFF and
other programmatic areas; and educate and work with funders and
grantees on communications initiatives.
Specific tasks include:
* Work with the Director of Communications to develop, manage
and implement strategic communications opportunities and projects
for PIP program areas, including interacting with grantees and
program officers to create, review and implement communications
campaigns and proposals;
* Manage PIP institutional communications: Draft and edit collateral
such as fact sheets and information kits, and help launch, expand
and maintain a new PIP website as well as work with program staff
on individual fund websites.
* Support the FFF Strategic Communications Initiative by managing
proactive and responsive communications projects. Tasks include
assisting in messaging and framing, assisting in grantee capacity
building and training, working with consultants, hosting convenings
and workshops, and reviewing proposals.
* Identify, secure and prepare opportunities for PIP to promote
its work and grantees to various media and events.
* Educate funders at philanthropic gatherings and conferences
by preparing materials, representing PIP, and hosting briefings.
* Review, advise and promote PIP fund promotional materials,
including reports and newsletters.
* Assist the PIP Director of Communications with a range of writing
and communications projects, including communications and political
analysis on relevant issues, pitching philanthropic news, crafting
messages from the Executive Director, edit program officer communiqués
and other deliverables, and respond to media inquiries as needed.
Qualifications
* A minimum of 4-6 or more years of communications work with
a social change organization or foundation;
* Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, particularly
drafting and editing PR collateral, reports, and web copy.
* Ability to communicate with diverse groups, ranging from grassroots
leaders to program officers to staff of community groups to the
media and funders.
* Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications
initiatives and campaigns.
* Experience working with consultants and other strategists on
the national and local levels.
* Strong analytic and research skills.
* Interest in and experience working with social justice, civil
and human rights, and other issues.
* Ability to travel extensively.
* Additionally, experience preferred working with communications
grants and proposals, such as writing or reviewing grants.
Position is based in New York City, and will interact with staff
in field offices.
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Please send a resume and writing sample (e.g., media release,
communications plan, communications grant, web content, report,
article, other professional written material) to: Meg Shoemaker,
Public Interest Projects, 80 Broad Street, 16th Floor, New York,
NY 10004.
Email: mshoemaker@publicinterestprojects.org
Movimiento
por Justicia del Barrio
Position Available: Community Organizer (TEMPORARY)
Organization: Movement for Justice in El Barrio
Salary: Based on experience
We are looking for a temporary community organizer to come on
board immediately. Hours and length of employment are negotiable
and there is a possibility of long-term employment.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION
Movimiento por Justicia del Barrio/Movement for Justice in El
Barrio is an immigrant-led multi-issue organization fighting
for justice in East Harlem, New York and was recently named the
"Best Power to the People Movement in NYC" by the Village
Voice. Movimiento was founded to fight against a voracious trend
towards gentrification that is devouring low-income housing and
displacing immigrant families from their homes.
Through strategies such as protests and direct action, litigation,
and media outreach, Movimiento has organized tenants to achieve
hundreds of repairs and has successfully challenged attempts
by aggressive landlords and multi-national corporations to illegally
evict them from their homes.
In 2008, after a comprehensive community driven consultation
process, Movimiento will launch a new campaign on another issue
affecting immigrant communities in East Harlem.
Members practice collective decision-making and democracy at
regularly-held leadership meetings where they participate in
skills-building workshops and deepen their political analysis
through workshops on the root causes of injustice and on other
locally-based social justice movements around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Recruit community members' to join our organization and take
leadership in organizational campaigns and activities.
-Identify potential leaders and assist in developing the leadership
of grassroots members.
-Develop and implement campaign strategies with member leaders
-Do research, direct action, and media work.
QUALIFICATIONS
-One year of community organizing experience is a must, preferably
on racial, social and economic justice issues.
-Demonstrated ability to work in multi-racial, multi-lingual
settings.
-Commitment to racial justice, multi-racial organizing and movement
building.
-Experience in and commitment to bottom-up organizing, grassroots
leadership, and collective decision-making.
-Experience in base building, door knocking, leadership development,
and strategy development essential.
-Spanish and English written and verbal proficiency a must.
HOW TO APPLY
Contact: Juan Haro
Email: movementforjusticeinelbarrio@yahoo.com
Phone: 212-561-0555
Position open until filled.
Job Opportunity:
Program Manager for Workforce Development
CAMBA, a non-profit community
based organization in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, is seeking
a Program Manager for Workforce Development. CAMBA is a rapidly
expanding, continually evolving organization that encourages
staff development and is dedicated to promoting from within.
We are hierarchical, but not bureaucratic, large in size, but
grass roots in philosophy. CAMBA requires that all its employees
be high energy, empathetic, flexible, willing and hard-working
team players.
Position Description: CAMBA's comprehensive Workforce
Development and Refugee Services programs annually provide over
1,800 low income community members with employment, training,
benefits access, financial literacy and English language services.
These programs are performance-based, and success is measured
by meeting enrollment, employment placement, training, retention
and case management goals. The person filling this position is
expected, under general direction, to manage one or more programs
which require contact with internal and/or external clients and/or
the community; to understand of all aspects of contract requirements
and communicate this understanding to staff; and participate
in program design. This position is responsible for managing
overall performance of contract outcomes and the day-to-day supervision
of Instructional Services, Career Advisement, Reporting and Support
staff. The minimum requirements for this position are a Bachelor's
degree (B. A. or B. S.) and three years of applicable experience
and/or equivalent experience.
To apply, please write "Program Manager - Workforce Development"
in subject of e-mail. Send resume and cover letter to: EileenR@CAMBA.org
Organizer position with Make the Road by Walking
Make the Road New York* promotes economic justice, equity and
opportunity for all New Yorkers through community and electoral
organizing, strategic policy advocacy, leadership development,
youth and adult education, and high quality legal and support
services. Make the Road New York was created in 2007 by the coming
together of Make the Road by Walking and the Latin American Integration
Center. Make the Road New York is an effort to get to scale and
build power for New York City's low-income and immigrant majority.
With offices and more than 3,000 members in Queens, Brooklyn
and Staten Island, Make the Road New York is the one of the largest
and most dynamic membership-led organization in New York City.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Make the Road New York is seeking a full-time Community Voting
Project Organizer to oversee the development and implementation
of the MRNY's electoral participation project:
Ø Developing and implementing non-partisan community-based
electoral organizing campaigns to educate and mobilize, and increase
electoral participation of low-income immigrants and people of
color in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
Ø Developing and facilitating trainings for members on
campaign planning, organizing skills, door canvassing, voter
identification, and GOTV campaigns.
Ø Developing and implementing base-building campaigns
to recruit voters into MRNY's current organzing projects as members.
Ø Coordinate strategy to leverage electoral power of MRNY's
members and communities to advance a platform of social and economic
justice.
Ø Coordinate MRNY's participation in local and national
coalitions to increase voter participation.
SKILLS, QUALITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE
· Experience in electoral or community organizing campaigns.
· Experience developing grassroots campaigns.
· Experience developing and facilitating popular education
training sessions.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Strong command of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Publisher
· Must work well in a fast-paced environment.
· Must work well under pressure and be willing to work
some evenings and weekends.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
· Must have commitment to transforming the scale, impact,
and quality of the social justice movement
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary based on experience. MRNY offers excellent benefits.
PLEASE SEND RESUMES and cover letters TO : anamaria.archila@maketheroadny.org
Chief Executive - Iwokrama International Centre
Location: Georgetown, Guyana
This notice is posted at the request of the Iwokrama International
Centre. The IIC is an autonomous, non-profit institution. It
was launched in 1989 at the Commonwealth Heads of Government
Meeting in Langkawi. Responsibility for this announcement and
for the recruitment and employment of the Chief Executive reside
solely with the Iwokrama International Centre in Guyana.
Position Description
The Chief Executive of the Iwokrama International Centre will
be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the efficient, effective
and economic operation of the Centre and its businesses in accordance
with the policies set by the Board. The Chief Executive will
have the following specific responsibilities:
1. Act as an ex-officio trustee of the Board without the right
to vote, and serve as the Secretary to the Board and, as such,
record minutes of Board meetings or oversee this function; serve
as official record keeper for the Board, and serve on any committees
within the Board.
2. Act as the legal and operational representative of the Centre,
sign all deeds, contracts, agreements and other legal documents
necessary for the operation of the Centre.
3. Prepare reports on the work of the Centre for submission to
the Board, as follows:
* Annually, for the purpose of the Annual Report
* Six- monthly, or as otherwise arranged, for the purpose of
Board meetings
* Monthly, for the purpose of reporting the financial
position and any other matters that need to be brought to the
attention of Trustees
4. Keep and have available for review by the Board and appropriate
regulatory authorities financial accounts and other records on
a current basis and have independent financial audits done annually.
5. Oversee the operations of the Centre and its various businesses
in timber harvesting, tourism and training, and prepare annual
budgets and financial plans for each of these for submission
to the Board.
6. Manage a process of change so that the Centre can promote
and efficiently deliver revenue-earning conservation and business
services while still maintaining its central activities of research,
climate-change monitoring and community relations.
7. Implement and develop the Centre's current five-year Business
Plan in order to maximise revenue and to deliver the Board's
long-term strategy.
8. Prepare plans and schemes for the implementation of an active
scientific research programme and other operational activities,
including community relations, for submission to the Board.
9. Support the fundraising activities of the Board, including
by grant research and bidding, grant management and reporting,
special events planning and implementation, and encouraging an
individual giving programme.
10. Recruit and appoint, subject to the guidance and involvement
of the Chair of the Appointments Committee and the approval of
the Board, a staff of highly qualified multi-disciplined individuals,
who will be under his/her supervision.
11. Manage the staff of the Centre to ensure that their selection
and employment reflect the professional competence appropriate
to the international status of the Centre, which requires the
demonstration of the highest standards of quality, efficiency
and integrity.
12. Support the efforts of the Board to project a strong public
profile and improve awareness of the Iwokrama programme locally,
regionally and internationally.
13. Undertake such other duties as may be specified by the Board
from time to time.
Reporting
The Chief Executive will report to the Iwokrama Board of Trustees.
The Chief Executive can delegate his/her functions to such extent
as the Board may authorise.
Selection Criteria
The job requires a broad and thorough knowledge of institutional
administration, human resource management, fundraising, business
development and the management of change. Qualifications for
this post include a post-graduate degree and at least five years
experience of natural resource management, and business development.
Applicants should also have experience in dealing with national,
regional and international institutions. Work experience in a
cross-disciplinary, multi-cultural environment is also beneficial.
Remuneration and Conditions
The post attracts a salary of US$50,000 ($35,000 basic salary
and $15,000 non-taxable allowances which includes a 22.5% gratuity
in lieu of pension benefits). More may be available for an outstanding
candidate. The annual vacation allowance is 20 days.
The post will be based in Georgetown, Guyana in the first instance,
but is likely to be relocated in due course to the Iwokrama Field
Station at Kurupukari.
The successful candidate will be given a six-month probationary
contract in the first instance. On the satisfactory completion
of probation, a full contract will be offered for a further two
year period. That may be renewed or extended by mutual agreement.
During both the probation period and the period of a full contract,
the notice of termination period on both sides will be three
months.
Application Information
http://www.thecommonwealth.org/job/36448/150977/169129/iwokrama_international_centre.htm
Wanted a live in Nanny/House Keeper. ASAP. Reliable and Trustworthy.
Please call 416-286-9270. Location. Neilson/Mc leven. Scarborough,
Ontario, Canada.
Executive Director Job Opening
ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey is seeking a results oriented leader
to manage a rapidly growing, $1.7M non-profit organization involved
in the provision of youth educational services and leadership
development. Demonstrated expertise in primary/secondary education
and fundraising required; business / marketing acumen desired.
Excellent communication skills, five (5) years experience, and
bilingual Spanish required. Must be a NJ resident. An advanced
degree is preferred. Forward cover letter, resume, references,
and salary requirements to: aspira_nj@yahoo.com
Infinity Foundation
seeks scholars to help research, review, prepare manuscripts
and coordinate in various phases of publishing. The scope of
the subject matter of interest is broad, and covers the study
of Indic civilization/culture across the humanities and social
sciences. For example, topics of interest include but are not
limited to: history of Indian contributions to science/technology,
economic history of India, India's precolonial educational institutions,
the impact of Islamic intrusions and European colonialism on
India, post-independence India, history of jati/caste, Indian
religions and epistemologies, representations and misrepresentations
of Indian civilization and impact of Indic visions upon the world.
Of special importance are areas with entrenched conclusions and
ideologies that could be challenged with more objective and innovative
approaches.
The research would be output in a variety of formats, including
books, edited volumes, articles for scholarly journals as well
as popular magazines, press and weblogs. A given researcher may
be assigned a narrower area of focus depending on the individual's
interests and specialty. The individual should be courageous
and prepared to research and/or present data that may contradict
well-established academic paradigms and opinions in specific
disciplines.
There are two kinds of positions available:
A. Full-time: The individual would be mostly based in New Jersey,
although an adjunct academic appointment in an academic institution
is possible. Candidates must have an advanced degree in the humanities/social
sciences. Salary would be in the range of $50,000 - $60,000 per
annum. The term would be one to two years.
B. Part-time: We would also entertain applicants who wish to
pursue such work on a part-time basis while remaining employed
elsewhere.
Please send your resume, availability dates, areas of subject
matter interest and expertise and any other relevant information
to: InfinityFoundation@gmail.com
CALLING ALL REGISTERED
NURSES! HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTER IS LOOKING FOR YOU! Harlem
Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University, is diligently
seeking Staff Nurses to join
its Team. There is an attractive compensation package awaiting
you. It includes excellent
medical, dental, vision, pension, and retirement benefits. In
fact, if have a New York State
License to practice nursing, send your Resume to: Belinda.Rosales@nychhc.org;
or
fax it to: (212) 939-4517. And, if you just happen to be in the
area any
Wednesday, visit the Center's OPEN HOUSE, located at 506 Lenox
Avenue, Room 6104, Manhattan, any time between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
JOB POSTING: Case Manager
for Refugee Resettlement/ Matching Grant Program
CAMBA Introduction:
CAMBA, a non-profit community based organization in the Flatbush
section of Brooklyn, is seeking a Case Manager for Refugee Resettlement.
CAMBA is a rapidly expanding, continually evolving organization
that encourages staff development and is dedicated to promoting
from within.
We are hierarchical, but not bureaucratic, large in size, but
grass roots in philosophy. CAMBA offers a creative work environment
that
fosters freedom of expression and encourages staff to independently
resolve problems that impede clients' progress in achieving their
goals
as a way of measuring our own success and accountability. This
position requires an individual who is dedicated, client focused,
culturally
competent and ready to meet the challenges of service delivery
in Brooklyn. CAMBA requires that all its employees be high energy,
empathetic, flexible, willing and hard-working team players.
Program Description:
CAMBA's Refugee Resettlement Program helps local residents complete
Affidavits of Relationship in order to sponsor relatives eligible
to
enter the country as refugees. As an affiliate of the US Committee
for
Refugees and Immigrants, CAMBA provides acculturation education
(including counseling, advocacy and referrals to relevant health,
social, education, and employment-related services) for refugees
who come to New York to reunite with their families through the
US Government's Refugee Program. CAMBA's Matching Grant Program
is an early employment program for highly motivated newly arriving
refugees and
asylees, providing a cash grant for three months, equal or greater
than a Public Assistant cash grant, as an incentive for becoming
employed and
avoiding public assistance. Participants receive intensive case
management, job placement and English language training.
Summary of Position:
The Case Manager will work in both the Refugee Resettlement and
Matching Grant Programs serving newly arrived refugees and recently
granted asylees. The Case Manager will aid individuals and/or
families in attaining their goals by identifying and making use
of appropriate
community resources, keeping detailed record of services provided
as contractually required.
Main Job Tasks/ Responsibilities:
* Provide a wide variety of intensive orientation, support, accompaniment,
referral and advocacy services to newly arrived refugees and
asylees with a focus on the goal of self-sufficiency
* Maintain detailed records of services provided and financial
records as directed and required by CAMBA, the Department of
State and
Funders.
* Work closely with job developers to ensure timely and appropriate
job placement and retention
* Reflect program performance by maintaining accurate and up
to date client information in the Funder database systems=3D20
* Prepare accurate and thorough Affidavits of Relationship/ Case
Transfer Requests for Refugee Resettlement
* Liaise with immigration attorneys and other referral sources
to develop new enrollments and coordinate client assessment=3D20
* Be aware of existing CAMBA services agency-wide and cooperate
closely with fellow CAMBA staff in order to facilitate registration
for
appropriate services
* Submit weekly reports detailing work activities
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications required for the Position:
In addition to required skills listed in CAMBA description above,
this position requires the following:=3D20
* Undergraduate degree preferred but equivalent experience will
be considered
* Fluency in French or Albanian required. An ideal candidate
would speak an additional third language, most preferably Spanish,
Fulani or
Russian, however other languages also considered.
* Experience working with refugees/asylees preferred
* Excellent communication/ problem-solving/ interpersonal skills
* Excellent organizational/ record-keeping skills
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: ATTN: Megan Perlleshi,
CAMBA, Inc., 884 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Fax: (718) 282-8329; E-mail: meganp@camba.org <mailto:meganp@camba.org;
marilyng@camba.org <mailto:marilyng@camba.org
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
AT DWA FANM
Dwa Fanm, an award winning women's human rights organization
working to empower women with the freedom to define and control
their own lives in the United States and Haiti is seeking to
fill the following positions in Brooklyn, New York. For more
information, go to www.dwafanm.org
STAFF ATTORNEY
Job responsibilities: Represent domestic violence survivors in
cases involving orders of protection, custody and visitation,
child and spousal support, and divorce. The position involves
opportunities for litigation, working with a social worker to
provide comprehensive services, and community outreach, particularly
in the black immigrant community. The staff attorney will also
work with clients in immigration cases -primarily VAWA self-petitions,
Battered Spouse Waivers and U-Visas.
There is tremendous potential for professional growth in this
position to director of the organization's legal department as
it expands; this position is part of the organization's management
team and is responsible for supervising one paralegal, as well
as legal interns and pro-bono attorneys.
Qualifications: The attorney must have experience or interest
in Family Law and/or Immigration Law to work in our Brooklyn,
New York office. The successful candidates will be admitted to
the New York State Bar and have at least 1 year of experience;
trial experience and commitment to social justice and professional
growth a plus.
BOOKKEPER
Job responsibilities: An Organizational Administrator serving
all aspects of the Fiscal Department including accounts receivable,
accounts payable, and human resources, as well as providing overall
assistance to the Executive Director in all fiscal matters.
Other duties include: Maintains the general ledger for the organization
and performs monthly account analysis; Executes month-end closing
process and issues all required financial reports and budget
reports to the Executive Director; Monitors budgets and cash
flow with Executive Director; Assists in preparation of annual
budget; Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts;
Prepares the annual Form 1099 returns to be filed with the IRS;
Assists with requests during the organization's financial and
governmental audits; Completes projects assigned by the Executive
Director.
Qualifications: Candidate must, at minimum, have an Associates
Degree toward Bachelor's Degree in accounting, two to four years
of prior accounting experience in a nonprofit organization, strong
administrative and organizational skills and experience in account
analysis and monthly closings. Fund-EZ software experience a
plus.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Job responsibilities: Dwa Fanm's Children's Rights program provides
a comprehensive range of child abuse prevention services including
parent support, individual and group workshops and counseling,
information/referrals, personal advocacy, emergency assistance,
housing subsidy to immigrant families in Brooklyn. The Program
Coordinator is responsible for individual and family counseling
to a complex caseload of families with children at-risk for foster
care placement and for supervising all case management services,
referrals, and advocacy for the entire family; including court
visits, housing, ACD/daycare referral etc.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Master's
degree in Social Work or related field, preferably with several
years of experience working with clients that have children at-risk
for foster care placement. Commitment to children's rights and
girls rights, social justice, Knowledge of NYC ACS and fluency
in Creole or French, a plus.
HOUSING SPECIALIST
Dwa Fanm's Safe Dwelling and Transitional Housing Programs provide
comprehensive case management services to women and children
residing in our safe dwelling and in clusters of apartments throughout
Brooklyn. The program strives to assist families in transition
to move into permanent housing and achieve independence and stability
in the community. The Housing Specialist is responsible for assisting
case managers by being a liaison with outside organizations regarding
such matters as education, healthcare, housing, social services,
legal issues, etc and assisting clients in attaining their housing
and entitlements, by identifying and locating community resources
for clients and by making referrals to appropriate services both
within and outside Dwa Fanm. The safe dwelling provides temporary
housing, meals and comprehensive social services to assist residents'
transition to independent housing and economic self-sufficiency.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's
Degree in Social Work or related field, and have two years of
applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.
HOW TO APPLY: Email cover letter and resume to dwafanm@dwafanm.org
Note: We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender people are welcome and encouraged to
apply.
Salary and benefits are competitive.
Dwa Fanm is seeking a new Development Director.
Below is a job description.
Applicants should send their resume to Jennifer Joyce by email
at jjoyce@dwafanm.org or by fax at 718-230-3194.
The Director of Development and Communications is responsible
for all of Dwa Fanm's fundraising activities and is a member
of the senior management team of the organization. In tandem
with the Executive Director, and the Board, the Director of Development
and Communications will be instrumental in increasing the public
awareness of the organization's mission and programs, ultimately
providing a larger base for the organization's fundraising and
advocacy activities. The Director of Development and Communications
reports to Dwa Fanm's Executive Director.
This position's essential duties and responsibilities will include:
* Retention of current donors and upgrade of gifts, acquisition
of new donors (including research);
* Develop and manage all aspects of Dwa Fanm's mail program and
develop strategies to increase revenue from direct marketing
and e-philanthropy;
* Conceptualize events; supervise the implementation of fundraising
and major gift cultivation events;
* Build and expand planned giving opportunities and income;
* Develop plans and initiatives to implement a year-round corporate
fund raising campaign;
* Work with program staff to develop opportunities for maintaining,
increasing and expanding private and foundation support set in
annual
fundraising goals;
Build a Strong Infrastructure
* Collaborate in the development and management of departmental
budgets;
* Management of the fundraising information system so that data
are timely, accurate and consistently recorded in accordance
with development,
finance and regulatory policies and procedures;
* Management of processes for regular reporting and for fiscal
accountability (working with the bookkeeper and Office Manager);
* Oversight and refinement of acknowledgements, reports and all
stewardship activities;
* Development of timelines, work plans and budgets for each event
and fundraising initiative;
* Oversee and provide guidance and mentoring to development volunteers,
ensuring a strong, cohesive and goal-focused development
team; insure opportunities for professional development etc;
* Oversee creation of all written fundraising materials, including
grant proposals, appeal letters, funding reports, etc.
Communications
* Direct and coordinate public relations activities and events;
* Oversee all communications pieces and ensure that timelines
and deadlines are met;
* Oversee website development; insure timely updates and effective
use of technology;
* Work with program staff to support an promote issues, develop
story ideas etc;
* Oversee the preparation of publications, which include newsletters,
the annual report, brochures and press releases;
* Engage and work with P.R. and Communications consultants as
necessary; work to build media and other relevant relationships;
* Communicate effectively, internally as well as externally,
keeping staff and Board informed about fundraising and communications
activities.
Qualifications:
-B.A. or M.A. degree required.
- Three to four years experience in institutional giving including
the development and planning of an institutional fund-raising
strategy,
identification of resources, grant writing, and overall stewardship
of the grant-seeking process.
-Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills necessary,
as is experience working with the budget process.
-Ability to work with diverse interdisciplinary sectors such
as funders, program staff, finance staff, board members, and
CBO members. Must be able to gather, analyze, and synthesize
information to prepare coherent and compelling materials.
-Strong leadership, administrative and organizational skills.
-Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and a fundraising
software a plus.
Wendy Dolce
Staff Attorney/Director, Jistis Pou Fanm
Dwa Fanm
328 Flatbush Ave, Suite 248*
Brooklyn, New York 11238
Telephone: 718-230-4027 ext. 308
Facsimile: 718-230-3194
*Mailing Address
CACF Youth and Parent Organizer
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF),
the nation's only pan-Asian children's advocacy organization,
aims to improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American
children in New York City. Founded in 1986, CACF advocates for
improved policies, funding, and services for children and families
of East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander
backgrounds. CACF is seeking a full-time Youth and Parent Organizer
to oversee our high school youth advocacy program (ASAP) and
our parent education and mobilizing program (POWER).
Job Responsibilities
* ASAP (Asian American Student Advocacy Project): Coordinate
leadership and advocacy training program for a diverse group
of Asian
Pacific American high school students. Develop curriculum and
facilitate sessions during school-year program and summer institute.
Coordinate recruitment and retention of students. Train high
school students to research student needs, develop policy recommendations,
mobilize classmates for school campaigns, and deliver briefings
to decision-makers. Mobilize students to attend meetings with
elected and appointed officials. Recruit, support, and communicate
with members of Advisory Board.
* Project POWER (Parents Organized to Work for Equal Rights):
Coordinate parent education and parent mobilizing program for
a diverse
group of Asian Pacific American parents. Develop easy-to-understand,
linguistically appropriate brochures and fact sheets to educate
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immigrant parents on the school, child welfare, and health care
systems. Pilot program at three partner organizations. Expand
program by scheduling and conducting parent trainings at partner
agencies, sites of worship, after school programs, community
centers, and ESL sites. Train a diverse group of parents on community
organizing, advocacy, public speaking, policymaking,
and politics. Prepare and coordinate parents to speak at hearings,
events, press conferences, media interviews, legislative visits,
and lobby days.
* Policy Advocacy: Support policy advocacy efforts of CACF, including
membership meetings, legislative visits, and budget vigils.
Coordinate ASAP youth and POWER parents to participate in policy
advocacy efforts implemented by other CACF staff. Develop partnerships
with Asian Pacific American community organizations and leaders,
immigrant advocates, and children's agencies. Prepare policy
memos, testify at hearings, speak at press conferences, and implement
advocacy actions.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. At least 2 years of directly related experience.
3. Commitment to Asian Pacific American communities, children's
advocacy, and CACF's mission.
4. Expertise in youth development, community organizing, and/or
parent education.
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills.
6. Ability to multitask and to wor independently and within a
team
7. Superior organizational, planning, creative thinking and problem
solving skills.
8. Strong PC, Microsoft Office, and Internet skills.
9. Ability to write and speak an Asian dialect preferred but
not required.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent medical, dental,
and vision benefits. Four weeks vacation plus paid holidays.
403(b) plan.
Application Process
Interested candidates should send a resume, 4-5 page writing
sample, and cover letter with salary history and requirements
via fax 212-785-4601 or email search@cacf.org. No phone calls,
please. You will be contacted only if you are invited for an
interview. For further information about CACF, please visit our
website at www.cacf.org <http://www.cacf.org/>
CACF is an equal opportunity employer.
CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER--Sakhi
for South Asian Women--Sakhi for South Asian Women, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit and community-based organization, is an anti-violence
agency. Sakhi is looking to hire a Chief Financial and Administrative
Officer. The CFAO will work closely with the whole staff to ensure
Sakhi's effective operations. The successful candidate will lead
the day-to-day operations including: Finance and Accounting,
Management and Reporting, Business Planning, Budgeting, Human
Resources, Administration, and IT. Minimum of a Master's degree,
ideally a MPA or related administration or finance degree. Please
send resumes to Search Committee: Chief Financial and Administrative
Officer Sakhi for South Asian Women P.O. Box 20208 Greeley Square
Station New York, NY 10001.
NJ COALITION FOR
BATTERED WOMEN LEGAL COUNSEL
The Legal Counsel has primary responsibility for providing legal
advice and resources to victims of domestic violence, domestic
violence legal
advocates, attorneys and others on behalf of victims within the
justice and other systems. Reporting to the Associate Director,
the Legal
Counsel is a critical element in implementing NJCBW public policies
through the appeals project, the Legal Advocates forum and various
outside committees. Qualifications include: law degree; at least
two years of demonstrated successful experience litigating domestic
violence
and general family law issues; demonstrated excellence in writing
skills and legal research; demonstrated commitment to providing
culturally
competent services; valid driver's license and access to a currently
registered vehicle. Spanish bilingual/bicultural a plus. Salary
low to mid $40K depending on experience.
People of color and from historically marginalized communities
are strongly encouraged to apply. Send resume to info@njcbw.org
or fax to
609-584-9750.
WITNESS is currently hiring for seven exciting
positions.
WITNESS is seeking a full-time PROGRAM COORDINATOR to work in
our Brooklyn, New York office. The Program Coordinator will have
a primary focus on supporting NGO partnerships in Africa and
the Middle East, working with partners to strategize, produce,
and distribute human rights advocacy videos. The Program Coordinator
will also be responsible for conducting trainings worldwide on
video advocacy through our Seeding Initiative and Video Advocacy
Institute. Go to www.witness.org to view the job description.
WITNESS is seeking a full-time ONLINE OUTREACH COORDINATOR to
work in our Brooklyn, New York office. Online outreach is an
emerging field and this is an exciting new position at WITNESS.
The Online Outreach Coordinator will work closely with all departments
to develop and implement online public relations and advocacy
strategies for WITNESS (including the WITNESS website and our
forthcoming Hub, a YouTube for human rights advocacy), campaigns
and initiatives, as well as developing content syndication opportunities
for WITNESS. Go to www.witness.org to view the job description.
WITNESS is seeking a DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS who will
be a part of the top management team in our Brooklyn, NY office
with responsibility for overseeing our Development department
and strategizing and cultivating new relationships to build our
visibility, impact and financial resources. This is a new position
at WITNESS, and the Director will design and carry out a comprehensive
plan for developing key external alliances for WITNESS by cultivating
corporate and media sponsorships, reaching out to new celebrity
spokespeople to enhance visibility for the work, and growing
WITNESS' revenue with a particular focus on the implementation
of a new Major Gifts program. Go to www.witness.org to view the
job description.
WITNESS is seeking a HUB COORDINATOR to work in our Brooklyn,
New York office. In an effort to expand the strategic use of
video to create change online and offline, WITNESS will launch
a participatory media website in Summer 2007 - The Hub. The Hub
will allow anyone from anywhere in the world to upload video
footage of human rights abuses using the internet and mobile
devices, and will provide a forum for individuals and online
communities to organize action around video to make a difference.
WITNESS is seeking a dynamic Hub Coordinator to work with the
Hub Manager in overseeing the Hub, ensuring that people worldwide
are uploading compelling new content and helping to identify
feature content and editorials that will advance human rights
advocacy worldwide. Go to www.witness.org to view the job description.
WITNESS is hiring a DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE for our Brooklyn, NY
office who will work on all areas of fundraising including research,
grants management, special events, solicitation and cultivation
mailings, database management, some grant and report writing,
and general administrative tasks. Go to www.witness.org to view
the job description.
WITNESS is seeking a full-time PROGRAM ASSISTANT to work in our
Brooklyn, New York office. The Program Assistant will have a
primary focus on providing administrative and logistical support
to the human rights video advocacy work of our seven person Program
team, manage incoming general programmatic queries to WITNESS,
as well as supporting the organizational internship program.
Go to www.witness.org to view the job description.
WITNESS is seeking a full-time POST-PRODUCTION ASSISTANT to provide
duplication and other video post-production support in our Brooklyn,
NY office. The Post-Production Assistant will perform a variety
of tasks in support of documentary production, the media archive,
sales and distribution, and general day-to-day video-related
needs. This is an entry-level position in a dynamic and multifaceted
production environment. Go to www.witness.org to view the job
description.
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