Half-time contract coordinator position for the newly created Barnstable County Human Rights Commission. 20-hours/week for $26,000/yr.
The Barnstable County Human Rights Commission is seeking the services of a coordinator for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Duties include administrative support of HRC, public outreach and education, complaint intake and research. Requests for Proposals may be obtained from Chief Procurement Officer, Barnstable County, P.O. Box 427, Barnstable, MA 02630, (508) 375-6637. Responses due by 2:00 p.m., August 9. Barnstable County is an equal opportunity employer .
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right qualifications and skills to get in on the ground floor of the newly formed HRC and help be part of its important work.
Please note:
- This isn't a job application, but a Request for Proposals, which means the process is a little more complicated than a job application. Not impossible, but you have to pay attention to the procedural requirements.
- Applicants MUST get a copy of the RFP from the above noted Chief Procurement Officer and respond with a written proposal addressing the points in the RFP. Another quick way for internet savvy applicants is to go to the Chief Procurement Officer website, establish a login and password, and download the RFP directly. To do that, click the link below: http://purchasing.barnstablecounty.org/page.php?7,0,29593p,bar29334,,,Index ,
- The deadline is extremely stringent
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator
Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston (Fair Housing Center)
The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston (Fair Housing Center) works to eliminate housing discrimination and promote open communities throughout the region. Before the organization's founding in 1998 by local civil rights and housing advocates and attorneys, Boston was the only major metropolitan region in the country without an organization specifically focusing on issues of housing discrimination.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our community outreach and public policy advocacy efforts to advance residential choice and regional equity. Primary responsibilities will include: 1. Create an action network of individuals. Work through existing networks to mobilize suburban residents to take actions that promote residential choice and regional equity. 2. Work in Coalition. Actively participate in and work to shape the agendas of regional and statewide housing policy coalitions to promote fair housing initiatives as part of their programs and policies. 3. Directly advocate with key decision makers. Analyze state and local housing and community development programs and policies and advocate for programs that increase residential choice and the equitable distribution of community resources.
The Fair Housing Center offers Salary (low to upper 40s, depending on experience) and full benefits; Convenient Downtown Crossing office; Positive, multicultural work environment.
Contact Info Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston
59 Temple Place Suite 1105
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-399-0491
Fax: 617-399-0492
Email: info@bostonfairhousing.org
The Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston (Fair Housing Center) works to eliminate housing discrimination and promote open communities throughout the region. Before the organization's founding in 1998 by local civil rights and housing advocates and attorneys, Boston was the only major metropolitan region in the country without an organization specifically focusing on issues of housing discrimination.
We are seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our community outreach and public policy advocacy efforts to advance residential choice and regional equity. Primary responsibilities will include: 1. Create an action network of individuals. Work through existing networks to mobilize suburban residents to take actions that promote residential choice and regional equity. 2. Work in Coalition. Actively participate in and work to shape the agendas of regional and statewide housing policy coalitions to promote fair housing initiatives as part of their programs and policies. 3. Directly advocate with key decision makers. Analyze state and local housing and community development programs and policies and advocate for programs that increase residential choice and the equitable distribution of community resources.
The Fair Housing Center offers Salary (low to upper 40s, depending on experience) and full benefits; Convenient Downtown Crossing office; Positive, multicultural work environment.
Contact Info Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston
59 Temple Place Suite 1105
Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-399-0491
Fax: 617-399-0492
Email: info@bostonfairhousing.org
Thursday, July 13, 2006
ESL Program Director, WATCH CDC
ESL Program Director, WATCH CDC, Waltham, MA, 30 hours/week
Position open until filled. Reports to Executive Director.
Salary $26,000 - $30,000 DOE.
The Waltham Alliance to Create Housing (WATCH) is a private non-profit community development corporation (CDC) founded in 1988. We are a growing organization with an operating budget of $650,000, a strong, dedicated staff and an active and committed Board of Directors. We build and manage affordable housing, assist tenants, train first-time homebuyers, organize to create a more positive environment for low-income people in the Waltham area, and train immigrants in the English skills needed to rise out of poverty and participate fully in American society. We also actively promote leadership opportunities within WATCH and in the wider community for low-income people and people of color.
WATCH is seeking an experienced program manager to fill its part-time ESL Program Director position. The ESL Program Director is responsible for:
-Managing our English for Employment program, which combines job development and language training for intermediate and advanced students;
-Managing our English for Life program, which provides ESL program graduates with advanced-level discussion classes on issues chosen by the graduates
-Organizing the effective development and teaching of ESL curricula, in consultation with the Executive Director and ESL teaching staff, substituting for teaching staff as appropriate as the curriculum demands
-Assisting with and participating in organization-wide events (staff meetings, Annual Meeting etc.)
-Other activities as assigned by the Executive Director. (1 hour)
-Work required on some evenings and an occasional weekend.
Required Qualifications:
-Proficiency in Spanish
-Minimum 2 years of experience in managing ESL programs or other similar programs serving immigrant populations.
-Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
-Strong communications and organizational skills
WATCH is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please send a letter of interest and a resume as soon as possible to:
WATCH Personnel Committee
517 Moody St.
Waltham, MA 02453
alex@watchcdc.org
Position open until filled. Reports to Executive Director.
Salary $26,000 - $30,000 DOE.
The Waltham Alliance to Create Housing (WATCH) is a private non-profit community development corporation (CDC) founded in 1988. We are a growing organization with an operating budget of $650,000, a strong, dedicated staff and an active and committed Board of Directors. We build and manage affordable housing, assist tenants, train first-time homebuyers, organize to create a more positive environment for low-income people in the Waltham area, and train immigrants in the English skills needed to rise out of poverty and participate fully in American society. We also actively promote leadership opportunities within WATCH and in the wider community for low-income people and people of color.
WATCH is seeking an experienced program manager to fill its part-time ESL Program Director position. The ESL Program Director is responsible for:
-Managing our English for Employment program, which combines job development and language training for intermediate and advanced students;
-Managing our English for Life program, which provides ESL program graduates with advanced-level discussion classes on issues chosen by the graduates
-Organizing the effective development and teaching of ESL curricula, in consultation with the Executive Director and ESL teaching staff, substituting for teaching staff as appropriate as the curriculum demands
-Assisting with and participating in organization-wide events (staff meetings, Annual Meeting etc.)
-Other activities as assigned by the Executive Director. (1 hour)
-Work required on some evenings and an occasional weekend.
Required Qualifications:
-Proficiency in Spanish
-Minimum 2 years of experience in managing ESL programs or other similar programs serving immigrant populations.
-Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
-Strong communications and organizational skills
WATCH is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please send a letter of interest and a resume as soon as possible to:
WATCH Personnel Committee
517 Moody St.
Waltham, MA 02453
alex@watchcdc.org
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (AYAN)
AYAN Coordinator
The role of the AYAN Coordinator is to support and coordinate the work of the Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network (AYAN). Working with a coalition of community-based organizations, City departments, and community leaders, the Advocacy Coordinator will manage the implementation of a community response plan developed by AYAN in 2004.
Responsibilities include:
· Coordination and support of AYAN advocacy and policy agenda;
· Serving as the primary external liaison for AYAN;
· Managing communication strategies for AYAN and developing necessary literature and other collateral materials;
· Recruiting new members;
· Coordinating advocacy efforts for youth within the API community;
· Disseminating information to AYAN members and the public on API related issues;
· Managing the program budget and overseeing all fiscal related matters; · Support of fund development efforts.
· Preparation of all required reporting for funding sources;
Minimum Qualifications:
1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
2) Experience in human service related program management including program planning and evaluation, budget monitoring and report writing
3) Knowledge of the diverse API communities in San Francisco
4) Knowledge of community organizing/advocacy strategies and models
5) Computer literate with experience in data base management
6) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
7) Flexible schedule
8) Fundraising and/or grant writing experience preferred
Send resume and cover letter by Friday, July 28, 2006 to: Tina Alcantara, AYAN Coordinator Search, c/o JCYC , 2012 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 or Email cover letter and resume as separate attachment as a MSWord document to jcycjobs@jcyc.org.
PLEASE NOTE: AYAN and its fiscal agent, the Japanese Community Youth Council, actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities.
Please Note: Upon completion of the recruitment process, candidate selected will be required to present for verification: Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. As per guidelines of JCYC, all employees will be required to be fingerprinted and must agree to a background check.
Compensation: $40K+ excellent benefit package
This is at a non-profit organization.
The role of the AYAN Coordinator is to support and coordinate the work of the Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network (AYAN). Working with a coalition of community-based organizations, City departments, and community leaders, the Advocacy Coordinator will manage the implementation of a community response plan developed by AYAN in 2004.
Responsibilities include:
· Coordination and support of AYAN advocacy and policy agenda;
· Serving as the primary external liaison for AYAN;
· Managing communication strategies for AYAN and developing necessary literature and other collateral materials;
· Recruiting new members;
· Coordinating advocacy efforts for youth within the API community;
· Disseminating information to AYAN members and the public on API related issues;
· Managing the program budget and overseeing all fiscal related matters; · Support of fund development efforts.
· Preparation of all required reporting for funding sources;
Minimum Qualifications:
1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
2) Experience in human service related program management including program planning and evaluation, budget monitoring and report writing
3) Knowledge of the diverse API communities in San Francisco
4) Knowledge of community organizing/advocacy strategies and models
5) Computer literate with experience in data base management
6) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
7) Flexible schedule
8) Fundraising and/or grant writing experience preferred
Send resume and cover letter by Friday, July 28, 2006 to: Tina Alcantara, AYAN Coordinator Search, c/o JCYC , 2012 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 or Email cover letter and resume as separate attachment as a MSWord document to jcycjobs@jcyc.org.
PLEASE NOTE: AYAN and its fiscal agent, the Japanese Community Youth Council, actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities.
Please Note: Upon completion of the recruitment process, candidate selected will be required to present for verification: Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. As per guidelines of JCYC, all employees will be required to be fingerprinted and must agree to a background check.
Compensation: $40K+ excellent benefit package
This is at a non-profit organization.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Asian Voices Workshops for Youth
CALLING ASIAN YOUTH AGES 13-19 for ASIAN VOICES workshop
*tired of Asian stereotypes in Film/TV?
*ever had a desire to tell your OWN story?
*interested in meeting new friends in a fun environment?
Come and join ASIAN VOICES, an autobiographical writing/storytelling/performing workshop led by critically acclaimed performance artist Alex Luu. ASIAN VOICES allows participants to explore, unearth, discover, and express their voices and stories in a safe and creative environment. Participants will ultimately create performance pieces/monologues based on their unique life stories. ASIAN VOICES will culminate in three evenings of performances.
-NO EXPERIENCE necessary; all you need is an open mind and heart.
-For youth ages 13-19 years
-Working this summer? No Problem!
-Workshop sessions will be held twice a week, in the early evening hours.
WHAT: ASIAN VOICES Workshop
WHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays JULY 17th-August 27th
WHERE: in the Dorchester Ave./Geneva/Bowdoin St. area (exact location TBA)
TIME: @6-9:30pmPlease Contact Magda Spasiano @ 617-635-1395, magda.spasiano@cityofboston.gov orMichelle Baxter @ 617-635-1395 or 617-635 3644, michelle.Baxter@cityofboston.gov
Alex Luu is a performance artist/writer/filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His one-man show "Three Lives" and other performance/theater works have received critical acclaim from the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, South End News, LA Weekly, Asian New Yorker, Eugene Weekly, AsianWeek, and others. Alex hasperformed and facilitated workshops for Students/People of Color nationally since 1994.
*tired of Asian stereotypes in Film/TV?
*ever had a desire to tell your OWN story?
*interested in meeting new friends in a fun environment?
Come and join ASIAN VOICES, an autobiographical writing/storytelling/performing workshop led by critically acclaimed performance artist Alex Luu. ASIAN VOICES allows participants to explore, unearth, discover, and express their voices and stories in a safe and creative environment. Participants will ultimately create performance pieces/monologues based on their unique life stories. ASIAN VOICES will culminate in three evenings of performances.
-NO EXPERIENCE necessary; all you need is an open mind and heart.
-For youth ages 13-19 years
-Working this summer? No Problem!
-Workshop sessions will be held twice a week, in the early evening hours.
WHAT: ASIAN VOICES Workshop
WHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays JULY 17th-August 27th
WHERE: in the Dorchester Ave./Geneva/Bowdoin St. area (exact location TBA)
TIME: @6-9:30pmPlease Contact Magda Spasiano @ 617-635-1395, magda.spasiano@cityofboston.gov orMichelle Baxter @ 617-635-1395 or 617-635 3644, michelle.Baxter@cityofboston.gov
Alex Luu is a performance artist/writer/filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His one-man show "Three Lives" and other performance/theater works have received critical acclaim from the Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, South End News, LA Weekly, Asian New Yorker, Eugene Weekly, AsianWeek, and others. Alex hasperformed and facilitated workshops for Students/People of Color nationally since 1994.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Associate Director of Undergraduate Service Learning
Simmons College is a nationally distinguished small university located in the heart of Boston. The undergraduate women's college provides exceptional liberal arts education integrated with career preparation. The Scott/Ross Center for Community Service promotes and facilitates community service and service learning for students, faculty and staff through our many community partnerships. This position provided leadership in encouraging and furthering service learning in the undergraduate college. The two primary responsibilities are working with faculty to plan and support service learning courses and promoting service learning opportunities throughout the college curriculum. Specific responsibilities include:
• Identifying sites for student placements
• Overseeing the placement process
• Providing in-class orientation for service learning students
• Conducting evaluations and assessments of service learning activities
• Acting as the liaison between community based organizations, faculty and students
• Providing resources and leading workshops for faculty and departments
• Researching best practices and innovations in the pedagogy of service learning
In addition, in collaboration with other Center staff, the associate director will assist in grant proposals and special projects.
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred
• Experience working with community based organizations
• Previous service learning experience
• Knowledge of campus based service learning programs
• Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work with faculty from a range of disciplines
To apply: To apply for the position, follow the link below to the Simmons College human resources page: https://jobs.simmons.edu/
For more information about Simmons, visit our web page: www.simmons.edu. For more information about the Scott/Ross Center, visit the Center webpage: www.simmons.edu/communityservice
• Identifying sites for student placements
• Overseeing the placement process
• Providing in-class orientation for service learning students
• Conducting evaluations and assessments of service learning activities
• Acting as the liaison between community based organizations, faculty and students
• Providing resources and leading workshops for faculty and departments
• Researching best practices and innovations in the pedagogy of service learning
In addition, in collaboration with other Center staff, the associate director will assist in grant proposals and special projects.
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred
• Experience working with community based organizations
• Previous service learning experience
• Knowledge of campus based service learning programs
• Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work with faculty from a range of disciplines
To apply: To apply for the position, follow the link below to the Simmons College human resources page: https://jobs.simmons.edu/
For more information about Simmons, visit our web page: www.simmons.edu. For more information about the Scott/Ross Center, visit the Center webpage: www.simmons.edu/communityservice
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