National Director of Consortium of Abortion Providers, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

National Director of Consortium of Abortion Providers

Posted on: November 21, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

DESCRIPTION

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has fought for a world where every woman has access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 70 affiliates managing nearly 650 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year.

Planned Parenthood has the highest standards of professional care, with medical standards and guidelines that are developed by the nation's leading physicians and advanced practice clinicians and informed by professional and scientific organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

The Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS) is an organization within Planned Parenthood that ensures access to high-quality abortion care. CAPS works closely with the Planned Parenthood affiliates to start or expand the provision of abortion services through training, consultation and assistance in numerous areas of abortion care. Planned Parenthood is looking for a National Director, Consortium of Abortion Providers (CAPS) to lead this effort. This National Director will provide strategic direction to the CAPS organization, managing a team that delivers operational, clinical and legislative programming to affiliates. In addition, the team develops and implements special projects and programs focused on supporting Planned Parenthood affiliates' provision of abortion care, as they relate to the overall Federation strategic plan.

Reporting to the VP of Affiliate Services, the National Director of CAPS provides strategic leadership, oversees program implementation, as well as high-level project management. Additionally, working closely with both the CAPS team and affiliate staff and leadership, the National Director of CAPS will lead multiple initiatives, services and functions. This position manages a team of eight, an annual budget and works extensively with leadership at both the national office and affiliates

NOTE: This position is located in New York City, but qualified candidates living in other US geographies will be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years high-level management experience in a healthcare or related setting – women's reproductive health care or abortion services (or closely related) required.
• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, law, or comparable required - as CAPS works on issues across a broad spectrum of topics—health operations, policy, and clinical issues.
• Solid experience in program development and implementation of complex, national initiatives.
• Seasoned collaborator—able to work effectively across multiple divisions internally, soliciting feedback and input from significant stakeholder groups nationally
• Unflappable with excellent interpersonal skills, building strong and effective partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Gravitas paired with the professional integrity and ambition to effectively represent and promote Planned Parenthood externally at the highest levels and internally as a senior leader.
• Tireless advocate for the needs of women seeking and receiving care, as well as abortion providers.
• Position requires approximately 20-40% domestic travel. 

Planned Parenthood is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should apply on-line to:
https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-96486&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any

Executive Director, Feminist Women's Health Center, Atlanta, GA

Executive Director

Posted on: November 20, 2013
Posted by: Feminist Women's Health Center

DESCRIPTION

Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Executive Director. Interested candidates should be prepared to demonstrate long-term success in leading a multi-faceted non-profit organization.

The mission of the FWHC is to provide accessible, comprehensive gynecological healthcare to all who need it without judgment. As innovative healthcare leaders, FWHC works collaboratively within the local community and nationally to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. We advocate for wellness, uncensored health information and fair public policies by educating the larger community and empowering our clients to make their own decisions.

Reporting to the FWHC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have a broad range of responsibilities and will work with an executive leadership team, a talented and independent staff, elected officials, medical personnel, enthusiastic volunteers, donors who have sustained the organization for 30 years, as well as partner agencies, both local and national. The Executive Director is expected to maintain an organization that respectfully meets the diverse needs of the various communities FWHC serves.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years relevant experience, the ability to communicate effectively, a demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice, a Master's degree or equivalent, vision and steadiness. In addition, interested candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The new Executive Director will be following an outstanding leader who has grown FWHC for the past 20 years.

For more information, visit www.feministcenter.org. Information about this position can be found on the "Job Openings" page. No telephone calls or unsolicited visits will be accepted.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work that is performed by an individual within this position. FWHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please do not call. Email fwhcsearch@gmail.com with resume and letter of intention.

Research Assistant, Raising Voices, Boston, MA

Research Assistant
Posted on: November 13, 2013
Application deadline: December 10, 2013
Posted by: Raising Voices

DESCRIPTION

Raising Voices, a non-profit organization working to prevent violence against women and children (www.raisingvoices.org), seeks a dynamic, energetic research assistant for a part-time, 1 year position based in the Boston area to support a planning process for a new violence against women movement building initiative for organizations in the Global South.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct mapping exercise of women's, feminist and social justice organizations working on violence against women in the Global South.
• Conduct scoping exercise on global women's movement building initiatives.
• Conduct phone/skype interviews with activists, leaders, practitioners across the Global South.
• Input and analyze interview data in relevant software package.
• Maintain organized database of contacts, interviewees and organizations.
• Coordinate an online survey through Survey Monkey.
• Organize logistics for convenings and in-person meetings.
• Support development of interactive website and social media platforms.
• Use social media to connect activists, groups and promote participation and the initiative.
• Support preparation of donor and other reports.
• Be able to travel internationally 10% of time.
• Provide programmatic backstopping of all aspects of the Global South movement building initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, Masters degree in relevant field (completed or in process) an advantage.
• Knowledge of and commitment to women's rights and violence against women.
• Work or volunteer experience in the Global South beneficial.
• Ability to work in Spanish or other second language preferred.
• Skilled in using various computer packages.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Self-motivated, hard working and ability to take initiative.
• Cultural competencies in working across regions in the Global South.
• Ability to create positive, respectful relationships with activists, stakeholders and others.

Research assistant will work 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling) from an office in the greater Boston area beginning in January 2014.

HOW TO APPLY

Send the following to jobs@raisingvoices.org by December 10^th:

• a thoughtful cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position
• resume
• one page statement on why global movement building on violence against women is important

Please note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by December 20^th 2013.

Deputy Director, Choices in Childbirth, New York, NY

Deputy Director

Posted on: November 14, 2013
Application deadline: December 22, 2013
Posted by: Choices in Childbirth

DESCRIPTION

Choices in Childbirth (CiC) envisions a world where every mother has access to maternity care that is safe, healthy, equitable, empowering, and deeply satisfying. Our mission is to improve maternity care by providing the public, especially childbearing women and their families, with the information necessary to make fully informed decisions relating to how, where, and with whom they will give birth. Our goal is to promote evidence-based mother-friendly childbirth options through public education, consumer advocacy, and pioneering policy reform efforts.

The Deputy Director will be a senior staff member in a small, feminist organization and will work closely with the Executive Director to envision and implement public education, consumer advocacy, policy reform programs. The Deputy Director will cultivate and revision existing programs and collaborate with community members to identify and address emerging needs.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned manager who has a deep commitment to social justice issues, a strong capacity to implement actionable change, and who is passionate about creatively applying new technologies to further social justice efforts.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Management: The Deputy Director will manage existing programs, including the NYC Report project, Guide to a Healthy Birth, Healthy Birth Choices Workshops, the Online Provider Network, and will provide direct support for expectant parents in NYC. This includes developing communications strategies, coordinating staff, interns and volunteers, and managing and implementing project timelines, work plans, and budgets.

• Program Re-visioning: The Deputy Director will convene experts in technology, new media and social entrepreneurship to explore how CiC's current initiatives, including the Guide to a Healthy Birth and Online Provider Network, might be re-visioned as income-generating initiatives. These efforts will also focus on improving organizational technology infrastructure, overall.

• Fundraising Events: The Deputy Director will help select and manage event planning consultants and will work closely with the Board, volunteers, and other stakeholders to organize a Ten-Year Anniversary event that will celebrate CiC's efforts to date. The Director will also produce an annual 5k Fun-Run/Wellness fair fundraising event.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a BA, MA preferred;
• 7- 10 years of experience with three of those in a team management role;

• Understanding and commitment to social justice issues, preferably including reproductive health, reproductive justice and maternal health rights;
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing innovative programs, particularly those with strong communications and technology components;
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience renovating and improving websites, developing apps, and improving databases;
• Strong computer skills; web development and database (Etapestry) experience required;
• Fundraising and financial management expertise;
• Organized, structured and able to see projects from start to finish;
• Self-starter and extremely motivated;
• Flexibility to adapt to changes while maintaining fidelity to program goals;
• Creativity and good humor;
• Strong leadership and the ability to balance vision with execution;
• A deep commitment to the Choices in Childbirth mission;

COMPENSATION: Salary with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: New York City

Choices in Childbirth is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to engaging the leadership of people of color, low-income persons, LGBT persons, differently-abled people, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The position is open until filled. Please e-mail hr@choicesinchildbirth.org with the subject line "Deputy Director" and include the following:

• Resume highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter indicating interest and qualifications with salary request, and
• Writing sample

Program Associate, Center for WorkLife Law, UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA

Program Associate, Center for WorkLife Law

Posted on: November 19, 2013
Posted by: UC Hastings College of the Law

DESCRIPTION

As the University of California's first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco's CivicCenter district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,300 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We also provide an innovative, fun and rewarding work environment for our valued employees. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a warm-hearted, deeply committed group of co-workers, a dynamic community of faculty and students, as well as an excellent benefits package.

The Center for WorkLife Law (WLL), based at UC Hastings College of the Law, is one of the nation's leading organizations devoted to gender equality and to improving work-life balance for both men and women through legal, organizational and social change. In this position, you will support the Director and Managing Director in researching, writing and editing blogs, news articles, reports and books, as well as in hiring, events, social media, fiscal matters, general office functions and other administrative tasks.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or graduate degree in Women's Issues or Social Inequality and/or a record of work on gender issues, along with an outstanding academic record and demonstrated commitment to gender equity issues. Additionally you should have experience with social media, preferably for an organization and/or an employer, and researching gender issues, as well as demonstrated excellence in research and writing in a deadline-driven environment. Must be media savvy, including knowledge of feminist blogs and the ability to stay abreast of current events, have a proven track record of success within an office environment, be familiar with major feminist blogs and social media and be able to write blogs and related materials in an entertaining manner. A commitment to WLL's values and philosophy of principled pragmatism in defense of women's' advancement and work-life balance for both men and women is essential, as is intermediate skill in MS Office (Word, Excel), familiarity with Wordpress, Twitter, LinkedIn and ability to pick up other software and applications quickly. A social science background and 1 year of work experience are preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

This full-time opportunity offers an annual hiring range of $34,000 - $40,000 plus an excellent benefits package. To learn more and to apply, go to: http://uchastings.edu/about/admin-offices/human-resources/docs/current-openings/Program.Associate.Ctr.for.WorkLife.Law.pdf.  

Failure to provide the information as required on the application form including attaching a cover letter, a resume and at least one short writing sample related to gender and work-life issues may immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration. A skills assessment will be conducted to determine if the minimum requirements are met. EEOE

President, Hardy Girls Healthy Women, Portland, ME

President

Posted on: October 30, 2013
Application deadline: November 15, 2013
Posted by: Hardy Girls Healthy Women

DESCRIPTION

Hardy Girls is a national, research-based nonprofit organization empowering girls with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a platform to drive social change. Its core belief is that if a girl is struggling to make her way through society in a healthy manner, the problem lies with society, not the girl. Its vision is that all girls and women must experience equality, independence, and safety in their lives every day and in every setting. The organization's programs serve girls ages eight through 17.

As its work broadens, Hardy Girls is seeking a new, permanent president to join its team of educators, activists, and change-makers.
The president, based in Portland, Maine, will join 13-year-old Hardy Girls at a critical juncture in its history. The organization is poised for significant growth, supported by a board that is creating the conditions for expansion. The organization provides direct programming to girls in Central and Southern Maine, and nationally trains adults who work with girls themselves in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Massachusetts, and other states. In this manner, its effect is growing exponentially. Hardy Girls' staff of six includes the president, as well as vice presidents of research and programming, and of development.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for girls and women, and will be a visionary leader and strategic programmer with a demonstrable record of success. The candidate will also be a strong fundraiser capable of high-level donor engagement, and will be self-directed, driven, and able to build broad, sustainable coalitions to support Hardy Girls' mission.

CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
 
Drive growth and sustainability to increase the impact of Hardy Girls' work. Hardy Girls has more than a decade of research and performance behind it. Now, the organization is ready to focus more intensely on creating a broader network of advocates, collaborators, and partners as it brings its girls' programming from Central to Southern Maine. In addition, the Hardy Girls Training Institute—which works with educators, social workers, guidance counselors, and others who work with girls—is preparing to bring its approach and unique training and curricular materials to areas of the country in which it has not yet held trainings.

Raise the profile of Hardy Girls. Anyone who is exposed to Hardy Girls' work is impressed by the notion that creating hardiness zones for girls is a direct method of empowering them with the information, skills, and tools they need to grow into effective leaders. Research underscores the fact that girls who are introduced to their own strengths—and their own value—through intergenerational partnerships at a young age then go on to use their newfound strengths as activists for girl-driven change in their own schools and communities. The new president should be prepared to develop a cogent narrative for Hardy Girls and for the work it does.

Identify, cultivate, and work with existing and new Hardy Girls stakeholders. Historically, Hardy Girls has worked with educators and others who themselves work with girls in different aspects of their lives. Now, opportunities exist for Hardy Girls to work directly with parents—who first learn about Hardy Girls when their daughters take part in one or another of our programs, which often occur in area elementary and high schools. Furthermore, Hardy Girls, producer of the LGBTQ film, "Ugly Ducklings," wishes to turn its attention more to this community. Finally, Hardy Girls, which has been approached regularly over the last decade about doing its work with boys, has begun to develop strategic alliances with organizations in Portland and Southern Maine that provide services to boys.

Diversify the mix of Hardy Girls funders, and identify opportunities for Hardy Girls programming, including the Training Institute, to generate additional revenue streams. Hardy Girls has several direct-service programs for girls: Adventure Girls, which is aimed at girls in grades 2 through 6. Girls Rock Weekend, an annual event in Waterville, Maine, at which activist girls of all ages from across the state are recognized for their work throughout the prior year; the Girls Advisory Board, a leadership team of high school girls from Central and Southern Maine who advise Hardy Girls on current issues and organize annual Girls Unlimited! Conferences in Central and Southern Maine. Hardy Girls is actively creating the opportunity to bring additional programming to Southern Maine, and to introduce an annual fundraising event there that brings together mothers and daughters to celebrate the power of their relationships.

Lead the Hardy Girls board through a strategic planning process. Hardy Girls has begun operational and other assessments under its interim president, which must be advanced and completed by the incoming CEO. Furthermore, the board has identified changes and refinements in processes and programming that will better support Hardy Girls going forward; the board will naturally rely on the new president to give clear leadership to itself and to the HG staff.

Thoughtfully manage the Hardy Girls staff and volunteers as they create, produce, and staff programming for girls from the second grade through high school and scale out their unique strength-based approach to working with girls. The new president must be a talented organizer with a good mind for organizational design and management. The small staff at Hardy Girls shares a passion for the organization's unique mission, and is eager to have a permanent president in place with whom it can actively collaborate around all parts of the Hardy Girls program delivery system.

IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Hardy Girls is interested in securing someone with in-depth experience at a comparable non-profit organization, someone with sophisticated leadership talents and a compelling presence developed through a minimum of 7+ years of management experience, preferably in a progressive, growing, best-in-class organization;

• The ability to offer specific, detailed examples of personally developed and executed strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth and achievement;

• Compelling presence, credibility, and interpersonal skills paired with the charisma and passion to inspire others to invest in new partnerships; experience facilitating groups and networks with a common purpose and shared goals; a balanced and objective perspective that brings together a wide variety of new and existing stakeholders, partners, and contributors;

• The ability to see the potential in existing practices and programs, to spark innovation, and to move nimbly from concept to execution;

• A strategic approach to fundraising using both direct solicitation as well as cultivating new relationships and/or constituencies; a passion for recognizing prospective donor support and matching the right donor with the right program; an ability to generate new revenue streams; and the foresight to envision the next phase of Hardy Girls' development;

• Fluid and first-rate written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex data into a compelling narrative for a variety of audiences;

• A management style that values and actualizes respect, teamwork, and transparency; a proven capacity to coach, manage and develop high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget; an effective long-distance manager who can build and reinforce buy-in and mutual accountability even when geographically removed; and

• Passion, idealism, integrity, and the highest levels of professionalism combined with a sense of humor and perspective, and the ability to rise to any challenge.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary history (all in Word format) electronically to Mary Fifield, Interim President of Hardy Girls Healthy Women, at fifield.mary@gmail.com, and info@hghw.org. As an attachment to your cover letter, please answer these two questions:

• From your perspective, what makes Hardy Girls' approach different from other girl-serving organizations, and why do you think it is a good approach?
• Please address what it means to you to lead a feminist organization.

If you encounter technical difficulties when submitting your application, please call Mary at 207.899.3291 or at 617.905.5768. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be reviewed as they are received. Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 15. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Hardy Girls Healthy Women is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about Hardy Girls, please visit www.hghw.org

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, Women Make Movies, New York, NY

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

Posted on: November 5, 2013
Posted by: Women Make Movies

DESCRIPTION

Women Make Movies is seeking an energetic, dedicated and highly motivated full-time Marketing and Outreach Coordinator. This person will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all areas of marketing, specifically, outreaching and marketing the WMM collection of films to educational, community and cultural organizations. In addition, this person will update and maintain the WMM website, WMM's presence on social networking sites, and develop new Web and organizational partnerships to publicize WMM campaigns.

This is a great opportunity for someone with web, outreach and marketing skills to work collaboratively with the sales and marketing department. Ideal candidate will have a passion for feminist, political and cultural activism and be enthusiastic and creative about using the internet and emerging digital strategies to market the WMM collection of films.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years professional experience in coordinating and executing outreach and marketing campaigns in a film and/or media environment using varied online tools including email programs. Grassroots outreach experience a plus.
• Excellent writing skills. Experience with publications and direct mail a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with web-based marketing activities (emails, blogs, tagging, social networking, viral marketing, SEO, Google adwords and analytics) and online videos. Some experience with HTML and web design preferred.
• Excellent research, analytic, administrative and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and as a team.
• Team player, flexibility, professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written format.
• Enthusiasm and passion for WMM. Sense of humor a plus. 

HOW TO APPLY

Email, fax or mail your resume, along with a letter noting relevant experience and salary requirements/history to:
Women Make Movies
ATTN: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
115 West 29^th Street, Suite 1200
New York, NY 10001
Fax: 212.925.2052
Email: jobs@wmm.com (please send documents in doc or pdf form as attachments)
Subject Line: Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
 
Women Make Movies offers a competitive salary, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental insurance, long term disability, retirement plan, vacation, and paid holidays. Women Make Movies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women of color, lesbians, and older women to apply.

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate, National Domestic Violence Hotline, Austin, TX

Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate

Posted on: November 6, 2013
Application deadline: November 13, 2013
Posted by: National Domestic Violence Hotline

DESCRIPTION

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is a member of the Love is Respect Helpline and is supervised by the Helpline Shift Lead.
The term of employment is limited to a 1 year agreement.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) is responsible for responding to incoming calls, chats and texts on the LIR website from victims, advocates, general public and service providers and provides crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, information and problem solving to all callers.

The LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) position is scheduled on a set schedule. Available shifts are:
1) Sun/Mon/Tue - 11:45 pm – 8:00 am (Overnight)

Due to LIR's 24/7, 365 days per year operation, the LIR Overnight Set Shift Relief Advocate (Temporary) will be required to work night, weekend, and holidays. This position requires a high level of empathy and sensitivity to all incoming inquiries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts calls and chats from victims and/or the general public. Provides referrals to local services; provides information/education about domestic violence.
• Accepts calls and chats from service providers; networks with service providers; receives updated service directory information from service providers.
• Places out-going conference telephone calls to service providers to advocate for LIR callers' needs; refers unresolved problems between service providers and LIR callers to Helpline Shift Leads; documents contacts and results.
• Advocates shall maintain standards of conduct that are empowerment-based and nonjudgmental; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats in a professional manner with a tone of calmness, sensitivity, empathy and non-judgment; Advocates shall respond to all calls and chats with accurate information; Advocates shall make effective and efficient use of time and information for each LIR call and chat session.
• Collects demographic information on all calls (including TTY calls), enters caller's needs and options discussed into computer program; documents referrals given to callers; maintains data entry records for worker activity codes.
• Respond to caller's requests for domestic violence materials (i.e. Brochures, flyers, posters, handouts and other promotional materials).

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training program.
• Experience/familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows and Access preferred.
• Ability to work shifts which will provide coverage for Love is Respect Helpline during operational hours 24/7 hours, 365 days per year including holidays.
• Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service trainings), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate's regular schedule.
• Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stress situations.
• Ability to work as a team member, providing support and constructive feedback in interpersonal interaction.
• Commitment to feminist and nonviolent perspective and behavior and willingness to work in such an environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
• Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies.
• Commitment to LIR program philosophy.

• Ability to read, write and converse in English, available to travel overnight occasionally

and tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations and to effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor.

• Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions. Availability for local, state, national and international travel.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.thehotline.org/jobs and download a full job description and an application and complete in its entirety. It can be emailed to dsethumadhavan@ndvh.org or faxed to 512.306.9887. A resume without an application will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Sexual Assault Worker/Educator, CCASA, Calgary, Canada

Sexual Assault Worker/Educator

Posted on: November 6, 2013
Application deadline: November 18, 2013
Posted by: CCASA

DESCRIPTION

Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse is offering a one year maternity leave position as a Sexual Assault Worker/Educator in the Education and Training Program. The CCASA Educators deliver the "Who Do You Tell?"™ Program in elementary schools to classes from Kindergarten to Grade six as well as undertake parent outreach activities.

Responsibilities of the Sexual Assault Worker/Educator include:

• Provide all aspects of the "Who Do You Tell?"™ (child sexual abuse education) Program, including parent information evenings, teacher in-services, student presentations etc
• Responds to communities in crisis regarding child sexual abuse incidents or offender arrests in communities through offering support and education to those groups in a proactive manner
• Deals effectively with disclosures, questions, and challenging audience members within the context of a presentation
• Responds to disclosures of abuse/assault in a professional, supportive manner, including assessing and informing children/youth of obligations to report to authorities when required
• Participates in creative and effective outreach activities to parents and parent serving organizations
• Delivery of CCASA's other community and professional education programs

• Successful candidates may be required to work some evenings and weekends.

The successful applicants will have the following qualifications:

• A degree in social/human services
• Possess an anti-oppressive/feminist analysis of sexual violence
• Managing interpersonal relationships with same and multi-disciplinary professionals
• Various styles of public speaking
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands and client groups
• An understanding and comfort with issues related to sexual violence and sexuality
• Crisis intervention and assessment skills
• The ability to work with various community and professional services
• Professional registration

Please visit our website at www.calgarycasa.com for more information about our programs.

HOW TO APPLY

CCASA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse groups to apply.

Email, mail or fax resumes by 5:00pm, November 18, 2013 to:
Education and PACES Program Director
910 – 7th Avenue SW (Northland Building)
Calgary, AB T2P-3N8
Fax: (403) 264-8355
Email: info@calgarycasa.com

No Phone Calls Please

Thank you for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Advocate, Women's Freedom Center, Brattleboro, VT

Advocate

Posted on: November 7, 2013
Application deadline: December 2, 2013
Posted by: Women's Freedom Center

DESCRIPTION

The Women's Freedom Center is a feminist anti-domestic and sexual violence organization committed to social change through advocacy and grassroots activism. We are opening an office in Springfield, VT to provide services to Southern Windsor County which will include a 24-hour crisis line, support, advocacy and community education.

We are looking for experienced advocates who can sit with women during pelvic exams, assist with safety planning, provide outreach to youth, and advocate to police officers - sometimes all in the same day. You will be challenged and supported to act effectively on behalf of sexually assaulted and battered women because our unique work requires everyone's best thinking, empathy, and determination.

The positions are 30hrs/wk w/ benefits and some on-call responsibilities on nights and weekends. Transportation is required as there is travel involved.

Please send a letter of interest and resume by December 2, 2013 to: Women's Freedom Center, PO Box 933, Brattleboro, VT 05302.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a letter of interest and resume by December 2, 2013 to: Women's Freedom Center, PO Box 933, Brattleboro, VT 05302.

Economic Researcher, Institute for Fiscal Studies, London, UK

Economic Researcher

Posted on: October 31, 2013
Application deadline: January 24, 2014
Posted by: Institute for Fiscal Studies

At IFS, we recruit top-quality economists. We specialise in the economic analysis of public policy, bridging the gap between purely academic research and issues of practical policy design or evaluation. You will carry out in-depth economic research and communicate your findings to politicians, journalists, academics and others such as campaigning groups and professional organisations.

You will work closely with colleagues in a small team as well as with other teams across the Institute; your colleagues will include policy experts and leading academics from the UK and overseas. We will support you in developing your skills, through further study, ad hoc training and by giving you opportunities to get involved with all aspects of research and communication right from the start.

We are looking to recruit 2-4 new researchers to join IFS next autumn. 

 

We recruit exceptionally talented students direct from an undergraduate degree or with a master's degree. We are also interested in hearing from the very best of those completing PhDs in relevant areas. We are looking for highly motivated students who have shown an unusual aptitude for economics, preferably combined with an interest in policy issues and a taste for numerical work.

 

IFS has a strong record in training excellent social scientists, some of whom continue to work at IFS for many years while others have moved on to careers in a variety of organisations including the civil service, the media and academia. Researchers at IFS have the chance to carry out in-depth economic research and also to communicate their findings to politicians, journalists, academics and many others. We aim to cultivate a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, encouraging staff to develop their skills, through further study, ad hoc training and by giving them opportunities to get involved with all aspects of research and communication right from the start.

 

We also run a summer student scheme at IFS to give students, who are at the end of their penultimate year of study, an opportunity to see economic research in action.

Graduate Scholarships

Application deadline: 24 Jan 2014

Interview dates: TBA

Salary: £15,590 p.a. plus fees

Applications are invited for our Graduate Scholarship Programme.

Summer students

Application deadline: 24 Jan 2014

Interview dates: 3 and 4 March 2014

Salary: £370 per week

IFS offers several placements each summer to economics students who are interested in how microeconomics can be applied to public policy issues and who are considering a career in economic research.

Research Economists

Application deadline: 24 Jan 2014

Interview dates: 24 and 25 February 2014

Salary: £32,779–£46,641

IFS is looking to recruit a number of outstanding economists to join our research teams.

Find out more about working at IFS