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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Gender Advisor-IFES-Liberia


Gender Advisor-Liberia

Posted on: September 18, 2012
Posted by: IFES

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Gender Advisor-Liberia
Location:
Liberia, Monrovia
Division:
Program Management
Status:
Consultant
Position Number:
C12:40
Project Description:
IFES current project “Building Sustainable Elections Management in Liberia (BSEM)” in Liberia seeks to promote sustainable, efficient, sound, non-political election management by the National Election Commission (NEC). In pursuing this goal, IFES is helping build the capacity of the NEC in key areas of electoral boundary drawing, voter registration, civic and voter education, public information and outreach, planning and executing the national referendum, and providing technical support in the creation of various regulations, procedures, guidelines and budgets.
During the 2011 Elections, the NEC established a Gender Section, with the directive to ensure that election programs are gender mainstreamed in consonance with electoral laws and international best practices. The Gender Section made considerable effort to implement this mandate by creating gender awareness programs during the 2011 Elections.
In light of the above given background, IFES seeks consulting services of an Electoral Gender Specialist to travel to Liberia for about two months to provide technical assistance in building the capacity of the newly established Gender Unit of the National Elections Commission of Liberia. The consultant will be required to begin work from October 1, 2012 to November 20, 2012. As part of their responsibilities the consultant will carry out the following tasks:
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist NEC in the conduct of a review of the electoral laws, legislations, guidelines to identify ones with gender implications and engage staff in the Gender Section to discuss revisions to the laws and/or legislations to improve its gender sensitivity;
• Advise and engage the Gender Section in developing a mid to long-term gender mainstreaming strategy document for NEC based on the review conducted;
• Advise and support the planning, preparing, and implementing gender capacity development activities for NEC staff in headquarters and magistrate offices;
• Advise NEC on international best practices to reflect gender equity principles and practices pertaining to electoral management;
• Mentor and provide advice in developing the capacities of the gender Section staff through undertaking a series of gender based trainings;
• Support NEC in planning and organizing workshops/seminars for stakeholders regarding the inclusion of women in electoral activities;
• Provide advice on mainstreaming gender and disability concerns in NEC's
policies and programs;
• Provide advice and support to NEC civic and voter education strategies to increase women's participation in the electoral process;
• Advise NEC on cooperation with other government ministries, agencies , Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and women's networks on efforts at women empowerment;
• Conduct a gender analysis of NEC programs and activities
• Perform other tasks assigned by the IFES Chief of Party.
Qualifications:
Proven competency and 7-10 years experience in the field of democratic governance and elections. Must be well-informed on both electoral and broader democratic governance issues such as electoral access with respect to gender and disability, legislative development, civil society in emerging democratic societies, and the participation and role of women in politics.
The applicant must have a solid academic background, preferably a Master's Degree in the Social Sciences, with a background in conducting gender work and demonstrated abilities in analysis of complex political situations.
To Apply:
You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).

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To Apply:
You must go to http:www.ifes.org/ to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).

Program Product Specialist- Girl Scouts- NJ


Program Product Specialist

Posted on: September 18, 2012

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Program Product Specialist

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place!
Job Summary:
Executing a key full-time role, the Program Product Specialist will support the Program Product Director with the end-to-end planning, organizing, budgeting, and implementation of the Council's product program strategies, tactics, incentives, and overall campaign.
LOCATION:
The candidate will be located in our Central Service Center (Westfield, NJ) and travel within our Council’s jurisdiction as needed.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
  • Oversees incentive and rewards programs (i.e., Cookie Rewards) in addition to monitoring the collection of all program product sales funds
  • Collaborates with volunteers to promote, market, and implement the program product sales within their communities
  • Ensures proper planning for Product Sales Programs (Nuts/Candy, QSP and Cookies)
  • Provides professional and quality customer service to all internal and external customers (Girl Scouts, volunteers, and community contacts)
  • Heavy data entry into records system while maintaining accurate transaction records of orders, deliveries, fund deposits, and incentives
  • Assists with special projects and all other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
  • College degree and/or 3 years of prior relevant work experience
  • Prior Marketing and/or Sales experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communications
  • Highly organized, self starter with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects, set priorities, and manage objectives within specified time and financial limits
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Great data entry ability
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weeknights
  • Valid driver's license and insurance, a reliable car, and a willingness to travel throughout the Council's jurisdiction
  • Able to lift and manipulate up to 30 pounds of GS material
ABOUT US:
In addition to competitive salaries, our compensation package includes: health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, paid holidays, floating holidays and a generous paid time off plan (PTO). Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey serves over 25,000 girls throughout 7 counties within the state of New Jersey.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email resume to: careers@gshnj.org . Email MUST INCLUDE the job title of the position you are applying for and your salary history or current desired salary requirements. ONLY emails containing the requested information will be accepted. No phone calls please. EEO/AA

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201 Grove Street East, Westfield, New Jersey, 07090, United States

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Education requirements
High School
Employment type
Full time
Professional level
Professional
Salary details
based on experience
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, our compensation package includes: health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, paid holidays and a PTO plan.
Job function
Youth Leadership And Empowerment,ManagementFundraisingCustomer serviceActivismAdministrationSales,AdvocacyYouth ProgramClerical and data-entryCommunicationsPlanningWomen'S IssuesMarketingYouth And Community DevelopmentEvent planningProject management
Owner's areas of focus
YouthVolunteeringWomen

Family Advocate-Crossroads Family Shelter, Boston


Family Advocate-Crossroads Family Shelter

Posted on: September 18, 2012

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Crossroads Family Shelter seeks a both a Full-Time and Part-Time Family Advocate with a flexible schedule to provide supportive services to homeless families living in our congregate shelter program.
Duties include front-line assistance with daily operations; basic counseling, advocacy, and referrals; implementing shelter policies, procedures and rules; maintaining accurate documentation; working in coordination with the service team, including fellow Family Advocates, Case Managers, and Housing Search Specialists; and performing light cooking and cleaning duties.
Both of these positions have “mixed-shifts.” The part-time position currently offers 2-3 shifts per week, primarily evening, weekend, and overnight hours. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (college degree preferred); 1-2 years of experience in human service settings (residential experience preferred); and demonstrate flexibility, optimism, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to helping homeless families pursue a more hopeful future.
Preferred candidates will be fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Location: East Boston
  • Salary Range: 13.91 - 14.69
  • This is at a non-profit organization.
  • Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
  • Please, no phone calls about this job!
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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Interested candidates should reply to this posting and submit a cover letter and resume to;rebeccayoung@ebcrossroads.org

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56 Havre Street, East Boston, Massachusetts, 02128, United States

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Start date
October 8, 2012
Application deadline
September 28, 2012
Education requirements
4-year degree
Languages needed
English and Spanish
Level of language proficiency
Fluent
Employment type
Full time
Part time
Professional level
Professional
Salary details
Hourly Rate
Benefits
Excellent Benefits
Job function
CounselingDirect social servicesAdvocacy
Owner's areas of focus
YouthHousing and homelessnessFamily,Job and workplace

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Research Associate, Advocates for Children and Youth, Baltimore


Research Associate
Posted on: September 11, 2012

Description

Advocates for Children and Youth (ACY) was founded in 1987 by a group of prominent child advocates in Maryland who saw the need for an independent organization to advocate for the needs of the state's children and families in the community, the media and the public policy arena.
ACY's mission has remained unchanged since its founding -- to identify problems, promote policies and programs that improve results for Maryland's children in measurable and meaningful ways, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and policies for the state's children and youth.
The agency's goals include ensuring that children have access to:
  • High quality, accessible health care at an affordable cost;
  • Quality educational programs that include supports necessary to learn;
  • Homes, schools and communities which are safe and provide opportunities for positive development;
  • Adequate economic assistance to meet basic needs; and
  • Supports to achieve economic independence.
S3: Promoting Single System Solutions for Maryland’s System-Involved Girls
ACY is seeking a Research Associate to examine the lives of girls involved in both the child abuse and neglect and delinquency systems in order to identify circumstances and experiences that caused them to be dually-involved. Using the findings, ACY will promote prevention and early intervention opportunities that can be put into place to prevent these girls’ involvement in the juvenile justice system.
The Research Associate position is a temporary part-time position requiring no more than 24 hours per week. The position does not include benefits.
Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Researching best practices that prevent youth in the neglect and abuse system from becoming involved in the delinquency system
  • Reviewing Court and Department of Human Resources (DHR) files
Interviewing girls and young women who are involved in the CINA and DJS systems to determine their perception as to why they became involved in the juvenile justice system, and what services could have prevented their involvement
Qualifications:
  • Masters in social work, psychology, public health or a related field required
  • Strong clinical and engagement skills
  • Good interviewing skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to connect facts and discern patterns
  • Experience and comfort working with diverse populations including children and families in their homes and communities
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends if necessary
  • Knowledge of Maryland’s child abuse and neglect and delinquency systems
  • Understanding of the confidential nature of juvenile records
  • Familiarity with Baltimore City and Prince George’s County
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Ability to think systemically
  • Computer proficiency
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
How to Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobsearch@acy.org. No phone calls please.
Advocates for Children and Youth is committed to diversity and inclusion in every aspect of its work. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this position. ACY is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

How to apply

Send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobsearch@acy.org. No phone calls please.
Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Location

8 Market Place, Suite 500, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States

Details

Start date
October 15, 2012
Application deadline
September 24, 2012
Education requirements
Master's degree, • Masters in social work psychology, public health or a related field required
Employment type
Part time
Temporary
Professional level
Professional
Benefits
No benefits
Job function
Advocacy, Research
Owner's areas of focus
Youth

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Marketing Manager- Women Make Movies, NYC


Marketing Manager - Full Time
Posted on: August 28, 2012
Posted by: Women Make Movies

Description

Founded in 1972, Women Make Movies (WMM) is a non-profit feminist, media arts organization dedicated to the distribution and exhibition of films by and about women. With a collection of more than 500 titles, WMM is the largest distributor of films by and about women in the world. WMM also facilitates the production of feminist media through a Production Assistance (PA) Program, which includes a workshop series and a fiscal sponsorship program. WMM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women of color, LGBTQ, and older women to apply.
Women Make Movies is seeking an energetic, dedicated and highly motivated full-time Marketing Manager to promote and publicize WMM and its collection of films to our customers, potential customers, filmmakers and the media. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for production management and distribution for all promotional and publicity materials and marketing collateral, including catalogs, website, emails, flyers, posters, postcards, brochures, DVD covers and press kits, in addition to copy development, branding, and promoting the Production Assistance Program. This position will manage a staff consisting of a Marketing Coordinator and Promotions Assistants. This is a great opportunity for someone with exceptional marketing and communication skills to serve as a team leader and work collaboratively with a management team to develop the potential of a highly regarded, internationally recognized distributor.
Qualifications:
  • 4+ years professional experience in promotions and marketing. Excellent writing skills a must.
  • Experience in promoting nonprofit arts organizations and/or independent film organizations required.
  • Superior management and supervising skills.
  • Strong computer and online marketing skills and knowledge of graphic design programs.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks under deadlines and work both independently and as a team.
  • Flexible, professionalism, self-starter.
  • A sense of humor appreciated.
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Development and execution of marketing plans and promotional materials needed for the marketing of WMM’s films, including educational, semi-theatrical, theatrical, broadcast and home video campaigns, the Production Assistance (PA) Program and the organization.
  • Creating strategic marketing plans to retain and expand opportunities with existing customers and developing new customers, including forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, staff assignments, and regular sales analysis using various metrics to measure all promotions.
  • Managing and maintaining the WMM website; develop features and functions that enhance users experience; sell films; and provide information to filmmakers.
Salary and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based upon experience.
  • Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, long term disability, retirement plan, vacation and paid holidays.

How to apply

Send, fax or email cover letter and resume describing your relevant experience. Please include where you saw this job posting listed and salary requirements (please do not say negotiable; though you may give us a range).
Women Make Movies
ATTN: Marketing Manager Search
462 Broadway, Suite 500
New York, NY 10013
fax: 212.925.2052
email: jobs@wmm.com (with subject line: Marketing Manager)
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Location

462 Broadway, Ste 500, New York, New York, 10013, United States

Details

Education requirements
4-year degree
Languages needed
English (Required)
Employment type
Full time
Professional level
Managerial
Salary details
Competative salary based on experience
Benefits
Excellent benefits package.
Job function
Writing and editing, Communications, Education, Management, Marketing
Owner's areas of focus
Media, Women

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