Resident Advisor, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, Los Angeles, CA

Resident Advisor

Posted on: February 5, 2015
Application deadline: February 23, 2015
Start date: March 2, 2015
Posted by: Anti-Recidivism Coalition

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) mission is to reduce incarceration, improve the outcomes of formerly incarcerated individuals, and to build healthier communities. ARC seeks to accomplish this mission in a three-fold approach: (1) to advocate for fair and just policies that: reduce crime, decrease the use of incarceration, and serve the needs and well-being of formerly incarcerated people; (2) to provide supportive services and resources to those affected by the criminal justice system that improves outcomes; and (3) to build healthier communities by returning motivated, mentally prepared, and high character men and women from incarceration to neighborhoods to serve as ambassadors for change. In brief, ARC is a support network, a connection to services and support, and an advocate for just and fair policies.

SUMMARY

The Resident Advisor (RA) lives on site at the Anti-Recidivism Coalition/Step Up (ARC-SU) Housing Program in Sylmar, CA. The program is designe to provide housing to ARC members enrolled in college.The RA is the liaison between the building administration/management and the ARC-SU Housing residents: ensuring that issues arising from the residents to building management and vise versa, are communicated properly and addressed as needed. The RA is also responsible for the day to day implementation of ARC-SU housing policies, procedures and programs that ensure a well-managed, supportive environment for all residents, interacting with residents, all ARC-SU staff, Mission College personnel and building management on a regular basis.

DUTIES

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee implementation of all programming aspects of ARC-SU housing initiative in Sylmar, Ca.
• Coordinate and work with the Program Manager and Life Skills Coordinators on programming, implementation and overall environment of resident life.
• Instruct new and existing tenants on house rules, maintenance/tenant responsibilities of their unit, the common areas, laundry room and recreational room.
• Organize and attend regular tenant meetings and gatherings.
• Meet regularly with ARC-SU housing staff (LSC and Program Manager) to ensure needs and support of residents are being implemented and addressed with a restorative justice approach and in line with the mission of the program.
• Communicate actively with ARC-SU housing staff on quality of life issues relating to tenants.
• Communicate with assigned Los Angeles County Probation and Parole officers to ensure that all requirements of tenants is being met with the least amount of disruption to the general community of our housing management partners.
• Develop relationships with neighborhood businesses to support resident members in procuring employment.
• Responsible for all building/unit keys/codes, distribution and reclamation when necessary.
• Coordinate timely inspection of units and common areas to ensure that all policies and protocols of the program are being properly adhered to, reporting any issues to building management for resolution.
• Communicate all issues related to tenants, with ARC-SU housing staff for assistance in fair resolutions.
• Support Life Skills Coordinators in developing and implementing a supportive mentorship program within the ARC-SU housing community.
• Collaborate with Mission College, YPI, CIS and other community partners in developing and implementing supportive services and opportunities for ARC-SU housing residents.
• Actively communicate regularly with each ARC-SU housing resident in a mentoring capacity.
• Actively pursue and complete continuing educational opportunities related to the responsibilities of RA, including but not limited to; workshops and classes as recommended by the Program Manager and/or ARC-SU Executive staff.
• Must be on-call for emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS

Two-three years previous management/leadership experience working as a team and supportive leader. Knowledge and experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals in a re-entry capacity. Good communication skills, computer knowledge/skills. Ability to problem solve in a restorative justice/supportive capacity. RA must have valid drivers license, personal vehicle/registration/insurance. RA must have active cell phone.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume, cover letter, and a list of three references (with contact information) to the Membership Services Director:

Email (preferred): jobs@antirecidivism.org

Please include your name and position applying for in the subject line.

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Regular Mail:

Anti-Recidivisim Coalition

Case Manager/Member Services Department

448 S. Hill Street, Suite 908 Los Angeles, CA 90013

Manager of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Los Angeles, CA

Mentoring of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program

Posted on: February 1, 2015
Posted by: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

Partial Grant Funded Position

Reports to: Director of Programs

Position Description

The Manager of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program will oversee the planning and execution of all aspects of the program for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA). S/he will oversee and execute: (1) the recruitment and competitive application process for potential mentees, (2) develop and maintain relationships with school partners and liaisons, and liaise with the program partners, namely The Hollywood Reporter, as well as Loyola Marymount University (LMU), (3) screen the potential mentors recruited in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, (4) provide guidance and match support to each mentor-mentee match throughout the WIE program, (5) collaborate with BBBSLA staff to provide college and career resources to the mentees throughout the year and execute associated scholarship program, and (6) coordinate the logistics of the WIE program execution.

About the Women in Entertainment Program (WIE Program)

Launched in 2009 in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the WIE Program offers a select group of young women from some of Los Angeles' most vulnerable communities an unprecedented opportunity to receive one-to-one mentorship from the most successful women in the entertainment industry. The WIE Program launches annually at the Power 100 Women in Entertainment Breakfast hosted by THR. Mentors and mentees meet twice a month for a calendar year at the offices of their mentors. Transportation is coordinated by BBBSLA. Individualized professional support is provided to each mentor, mentee and family throughout the length of each match to support the development of each relationship, and the safe and positive growth of each young woman participating in the program. College preparation programming, including SAT preparatory courses, college and career preparation seminars, and a college day at LMU's campus, are coordinated for the WIE mentees throughout the year. Thanks to the generosity of Lifetime through A&E Networks, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, each young woman is awarded a $10,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education upon completion of the WIE Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential job activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage all aspects of the WIE program in collaboration BBBSLA leadership.
• Act as liaison with program partner, THR, for all WIE program activities.
• Responsible to recruit, interview and select mentee participants working in conjunction with high school partners and The Hollywood Reporter annually.
• Responsible to screen all potential WIE mentors annually.
• Responsible for maintaining WIE program data systems reflecting goals, completions, and overall progress.
• Manage WIE scholarship grants in collaboration with BBBSLA staff to ensure all obligations are met.
• Responsible to help build strong and productive working relationships with entertainment executives represented in our WIE program.
• Collaborate with BBBSLA staff to bring college and career preparation resources to the WIE mentees throughout the WIE Program to ensure readiness for higher education and access via the WIE Scholarship Program.
• Through scheduled in-person and telephone contact, ascertain that the elements of child safety, match relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction are fulfilled and that potential problems and barriers are identified and addressed as early as possible. Promptly notify supervisor regarding concerns, which may negatively influence the match.
• Document and monitor all elements of match support and supervision.
• Ensure high-level proficiency and good judgment in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Develop strategic interventions to identify and strengthen match relationships that require extra support to continue to grow.
• Establish, monitor and meet goals for match length and customer satisfaction. Utilizing SOR and YOS to assess match impact on youth development.
• Conduct exit interview with all parties at match closure. Assess reasons for match closure and re-match potential Bigs and Littles that are approved to remain active.
• Collaborates with the Director of Marketing on all media and entertainment opportunities, and video or other story telling opportunities.
• Share with development and/or marketing staff any potential partnership relationships as discovered through volunteers' and parents' employers and affiliations.
• Identify and promote re-engagement of mentors and mentees as Bigs, board members, donors and in other volunteer capacities.
• Participate in all Agency staff and team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by agency leaders.
• Customer/Client Focus—Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of fellow staff, volunteers, children, parents and agency partners; talks and acts with them in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationship with customers/clients and gains their trust and respect; views her/his role as adding value to the experience of volunteers and children in their match relationship; builds parental support for the match; deals effectively with diversity; demonstrates high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Priority Setting—Spends her/her time and the time of others on what' s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Organizing—Marshals resources to get things done; orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently, identifies informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
• Listening—Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out, can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees; understands child safety issues and is vigilant in recognizing signs of problems.
• Interpersonal Savvy—Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; listens carefully to all points of view builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; capable of diffusing difficult situations comfortably; doesn't show frustration. Ability to mediate and create middle ground understanding.
• Approachability—Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra efforts to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the needs and interests of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener.
• Commitment to Task – Willing and able to pursue goals with commitment and to take pride in accomplishment. Willing and able to take action to achieve goals and strives to exceed goals.
• Results/Outcome Oriented – Is motivated by results; can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully; bottom-line oriented; pushes self for results; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process and progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in related fields: Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Education, or related fields along with significant life experience working with at-risk youth and low-income communities.
• Must be familiar with the Los Angeles area, community and public schools.
• Ability to work with youth from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Must be able to develop/maintain effective partnerships with community constituents, corporate executives, non-profit groups, and private individuals.
• Demonstrate solid experience in program coordination for 3-5 years
• Must have Customer/Client Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of fellow staff, volunteers, children, parents and agency partners.
• Must have a high level of organization and excellent time management skills.
• Must have excellent public speaking skills and written presentation skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekend and evenings.
• Must be willing and able to work with diverse populations
• Must have English/Spanish fluency.
• Must have transportation, valid CA driver's License, and evidence of automobile insurance.
• Must demonstrate advanced computer literacy with MS Office programs

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend and drive. Job requires frequent verbal and computer communication. Computer, telephone and fax use are frequently required.

Working Location: Location is based on a percentage of where work time is spent. Indoors--85%. Travel (local) – 15% - job requires local travel to communities, corporations and educational institutions. Occasional out-of-state travel to applicable approved conferences.

Hours and Benefits: Full-time Exempt position (40+ hrs/week). Typical work schedule: Mon-Fri, 10am – 7:30pm, occasional evening and weekend work required. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, Life, LTD and vision insurance and matching 403(b) participation.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@bbbsla.org

Events Program Manager, Step Up, Los Angeles, CA

Events Program Manager

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Start date: November 3, 2014
Posted by: Step Up

POSITION SUMMARY

Step Up's events are crucial to the overall success of the organization and serve many purposes– they are tools for engaging and stewarding our members and donors, a means to amplify our message in the community and in the media, a way to bring our members and teens together for mutual mentorship, and a tool for our supporters to network with each other. Through the strategic use of social media, e-communications, and outside-the-box methods, Step Up is constantly striving to stretch our reach and engage new supporters through these events. The Events Manager plays a vital role not only in the successful execution of Step Up's events, but also in widening and strengthening Step Up's network of supporters. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic professional with a love for and experience in planning, executing and marketing events and for messaging the impact and work of Step Up through events and programs for both teens and members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Planning & Production Management

• Collaborate with local and national team to plan and execute approximately 40 meetings and events per year (executing programs that inspire women to inspire girls, that bring women and girls together for mutual mentorship, that raise funds to support Step Up's mission)
• Collaborate with local team members to ensure each event aligns with the organization's mission and plan for the year as well as represents Step Up's brand appropriately
• Work in unison with local and national team members designing each event's programming to plan effectively and achieve high quality by creating event timelines and managing task lists
• Coordinate with the events managers in Chicago and New York to develop best practices in executing Step Up events as well as to streamline activities across cities.
• Strategically build relationships with vendors to either provide all event needs through donations or significantly discount prices of venue, food, beverages/liquor, lighting, audio visual, rentals, etc.
• Negotiate and secure contracts for event space, food and beverage, lighting, audio visual, rentals, etc. for all Step Up events
• Manage the Los Angeles online auction
• Engage and manage an ongoing committee of volunteers to support each event (by leveraging their contacts and/or and staffing the events)
• Ensure that sponsor needs are accounted for in each event, and provide excellent customer service in working with sponsor teams as directed in each event by management
• Manage all event supplies in creating supply lists, placing orders, and transporting
• Plan and execute room layouts for each event that best support event goals and creatively incorporate sponsors within the space
• Manage all on-site event set-up, production, volunteers, and clean up
• Prepare event materials such as signage, nametags, handouts, notebooks, speaker preparation packages, attendee packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, and the like
• Ensure each event is photographed within Step Up guidelines and requirements

Event Administration

• Manage the Step Up Los Angeles event calendar
• Collaborate with the events managers in Chicago and New York to devise and execute best practices and strategies
• Conduct data entry relating to events
• Send thank you notes
• Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting
• Draft event surveys with input from team members, and perform other regular program evaluation measures to improve and innovate events

Marketing

• Identify & execute strategies to utilize Step Up Los Angeles events to achieve short & long-term national marketing goals.
• Create event messaging/marketing, including event invitations and onsite signage & décor
• Plan and oversee all social media efforts for the Step Up Los Angeles office
• Manage the e-communications calendar for the Step Up Los Angeles office
• Manage content for the Step Up Los Angeles website calendar

Office Administrative Support

• Participate in weekly staff meetings, monthly national staff meetings, and an annual staff retreat (January)
• Perform general office administrative needs and support including research, data compilation and entry, filing, mailing, running errands, and the like as needed
• Recruit and train office interns

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Deep understanding of event management requirements and previous direct experience managing events
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• At least 2 years work experience in a related field
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to work well with multiple constituencies (staff, teen program beneficiaries, member leaders and volunteers, board members, senior level executives, sponsors, and donors)
• Self-starter and fast-learner who does not require heavy supervision and copes well with change
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver quality, professional work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• High level of organization and efficiency
• Negotiation experience
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Ability to manage vendors
• Ability to manage and motivate volunteers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and the internet
• A passion for women's and girls' issues

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume, cover letter, and addendum (explained below) to Jamie Kogan at national@suwn.org. Please include "LA Events Manager" as the subject title. The cover letter should address how you meet the specific job functions and qualifications for this position. Resumes without a cover letter and addendum will not be considered. No phone calls, please. Only candidates who are being considered for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

As an Addendum, please include a separate, attached document outlining the following assignments:

(1) Describe one or two creative ways you would bring the Step Up mission to life through décor, set up, or otherwise at a Step Up event.

(2) Draft a short letter or email soliciting a wine company to donate product to an event raising funds for Step Up's mission, attended by Step Up's professional women members.

(3) Describe one or two creative ways you would widen Step Up's reach and market our events to a great number of people.

INSPIRE WIA Program Coordinator, John Muir Charter School, Los Angeles, CA

INSPIRE WIA Program Coordinator

Posted on: August 5, 2014
Posted by: John Muir Charter School

The Program Coordinator is employed by John Muir Charter School (JMCS) and is responsible for program oversight, classroom instruction and oversight of the entire vocational and educational program of youth participating in the INSPIRE WIA Program. The mission of INSPIRE is to create equitable and reciprocal relationships between local universities and community-based organizations for the purpose of carrying out community-centered participatory action research, meaningful service-learning projects, and research-based educational programming and training The JMCS/INSPIRE Program Coordinator will guide the INSPIRE/JMCS staff team to implement each of these components.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for assisting students in the INSPIRE WIA program to complete their WIA modules, INSPIRE specific program components, secondary education, and to provide necessary support services to enable participants to be successful. The Program Coordinator will assist with enrolling and assessing students to determine the proper course of study that will lead to a high school diploma and prepare students and participants for a successful transition to post-secondary education, vocational training or the workforce. The Program Coordinator's primary role will be to oversee the instruction of students in core academic subjects, preparation for CAHSEE testing, and completing modules specific to INSPIRE WIA's mission in youth development. The Program Coordinator must embody the values of social justice in education for the school, by ensuring that curriculum and instruction promote critical thinking. The Program Coordinator should have a foundation in Intersectionality, Critical Race Theory, Freirean Education Models, Gender theories, and Critical Pedagogy. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the INSPIRE Executive Director and the JMCS WIA Director.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall supervision at the school site, including consistent implementation of attendance and discipline policies (established working closely with the INSPIRE Executive Director and JMCS WIA Director).
• Oversight of JMCS instructional programs at INSPPIRE WIA, including planning, teaching, assessment and reflection on the success or challenges of JMCS instructional programs.
• Oversight of INSPIRE WIA specific instructional programs, including critical pedagogy, intersectionality, feminism, critical race theory, social and educational justice, community building, and service-learning.
• Maintain individual confidential student educational files including work samples, lesson plans, educational progress, attendance sheets and educational service plans.
• Establish parameters for off-site field trip supervision and responsibilities, and delegate as appropriate.
• Identify students with special needs and former special education plans, obtain past IEPs and work with the district office to provide special education services, or develop a 504 Plan for identified students. The Program Coordinator will maintain student confidential files as needed.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate all standardized testing for students including, CAHSEE, TABE, GED, CELDT, etc. Collect testing data and analyze for changes in JMCS instructional practices, insure student performance data is properly recorded and reported to JMCS and INSPIRE admin.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate students' use of online educational tools including, Skills Tutor, Kahn Academy, Rosetta Stone, etc. Record and report appropriate data to JMCS admin.
• Review, recommend and purchase necessary and appropriate materials and equipment with the INSPIRE Executive Director's authorization.
• Oversight of attendance tracking in PowerSchool, including P1, P2 and coursework attendance reporting.
• Supervision of four or more additional full-time staff, including interviewing candidates, hiring, reviewing, disciplining or terminating employees when necessary, maintaining staff files and insuring staff meet the requirements of the JMCS and INSPIRE employee handbooks.
• Lead INSPIRE and JMCS staff in setting goals for staff performance and student performance; coordinate professional development as needed to meet those goals.
• Provide staff professional development and trainings, coordinate cross staff trainings to emphasize the individual strengths of staff members as part of a greater youth development team.
• Assist in leading the creative vision for INSPIRE specific curriculum development.
• Create or draw on core content practices to be used across JMCS and INSPIRE school sites.
• Assist JMCS and INSPIRE staff teachers in establishing a vision for their site specific program content
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of an INSPIRE Research Handbook (collaborative with teachers, and ED), including planning long term research mission of research, core research practices, scaffolds, graphic organizers, handouts, charts, etc…
• Oversee INSPIRE/JMCS sites, including building relationships with site hosts and helping JMCS and INSPIRE staff to resolve site problems or issues.
• Develop and implement program evaluation tools for each INSPIRE/JMCS site, incorporate program evaluation into direct instruction and programing, prepare monthly programmatic reports for the INSPIRE Executive Director and JMCS WIA Director.
• Maintain petty cash for both sites.
• Review and approve budgets for any expenses over $50.
• Review all check vouchers before submitting to the INSPIRE Executive Director for final approval.
• Manage all Office Depot purchases and purchases from other vendors
• Assist with development/expansion as needed for INSPIRE/JMCS sites, including major purchases, grants, etc.

SHARED TEACHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of the development and maintenance of JMCS Student Achievement Plans for all students.
• Develop and maintain instruction plans to provide well-rounded individualized and group instruction as appropriate for both academic and INPSIRE specific curricula.
• Participate in and oversee instruction of students across the entire JMCS curriculum of high school subjects.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the classroom management standards, consistent with the JMCS and INSPIRE student handbook.
• Enroll students into appropriate courses in PowerSchool and track coursework attendance weekly.
• Act as on-site liaison between Muir and INSPIRE staff.
• Work and coordinate with other staff to incorporate practical academic learning experiences related to life skills, leadership, vocational training and other appropriate subjects.
• Oversee the preparation of teacher daily, weekly and monthly lesson plans.
• Identify and use appropriate tools to assess, document and report student periodic and final progress.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate instructional methods to address different learning styles.
• Assess student need for and provide special tutoring as necessary.
• Assist in identification of outside resources related to education.
• Identify and provide opportunities in the classroom for students to demonstrate leadership skills.
• Lead weekly meetings with JMCS and INSPIRE staff to discuss student progress and programmatic issues.
• Inform INSPIRE staff as appropriate of student issues that affect student progress.
• Maintain student grades and grade book. Provide updates to JMCS and INSPIRE staff regularly.
• Monitor and maintain staff and student compliance with INSPIRE and JMCS program requirements.
• Monitor and maintain records of student progress in the attainment of the GED and High School Diploma.
• Monitor student need and completion of the JMCS Computer Demonstration
• Enter final semester grades for all students.
• Monitor and assist with student completion of their Senior Portfolio
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Program Coordinator will insure the completion of all necessary paperwork as required by JMCS and INSPIRE administrations, as well as any paperwork requested by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS). (The NCSOS approved and oversees the John Muir Charter School and provides JMCS with administrative support.)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to engage disenfranchised young people from "at risk" conditions in meaningful, interesting and creative learning experiences
• Experience as a department head, lead teacher, or other leadership experience involving oversight of three or more individuals
• Demonstrated knowledge in developing class and individual learning plans for students.
• Dedication to the basic philosophy of INSPIRE, the principles of social and educational justice, community building, and service-learning
• Be able to integrate leadership development in the classroom and empower youth through knowledge, literacy and numeracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Education or any related field

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• California Multiple Subjects Credential or Single Subject Credential required, multiple authorizations in core academic subjects preferred. People of color, women and individuals with Tier 1 or Tier II administrative credentials are strongly encouraged to apply or complete a credential within the first year of employment.

COMPENSATION

$55,102 - $62,343 (to be determined based upon experience and qualifications). Medical, dental, and vision benefits are provided. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position. This is a non-traditional year-round school setting with 260 work days, and will include some work hours and work days not found on traditional school calendars. JMCS staff accrue up to four weeks of paid vacation time annually.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a letter of introduction, resume, 2 letters of reference, and a copy of any held credentials to: Alejandro Covarrubias, INSPIRE Executive Director atalejandro@inspirela.org.

For more information, please see:

http://www.johnmuircs.com/Muir-Careers/Job-Openings/Full-time-Program-Coordinator---INSPIRE-WIA-Los-Angeles/index.html or http://www.inspirela.org/

Intern, CODEPINK, Los Angeles, CA

Intern

Posted on: August 19, 2014
Posted by: CODEPINK

CODEPINK's Los Angeles office is looking for interns! CODEPINK is a women-initiated social justice movement fighting to end global militarism and wage global peace. Our grassroots nonprofit group is committed to ending war (especially drone warfare), demanding accountability for the Iraq war, preventing war (on countries like Syria and Iran), and working for human rights for all (especially in Occupied Palestine and for prisoners in Guantanamo prison). We are also active supporters of other social justice issues--from environmental campaigns to money out of politics to supporting whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning and women's rights. As an intern, you will participate in local and national campaigns in collaboration with the fabulous CODEPINK staff. Both in and outside of the office, you will find yourself actively engaged in creative grassroots organizing and social outreach. Specific tasks may include: conducting research on critical sociopolitical issues; writing PINK TANK blog posts; creating posters, fliers, and gigantic banners; attending meetings, rallies, and demonstrations; participating in staff conference calls; as well as phone banking and data entry. Video editing skills are a huge plus. Anyone dedicated to peace is encouraged to apply! POC, LGBTQ persons and people with disabilites particularly encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY

The downloadable application can be found here.

Please send the application with your resume to:

Holly: hollycodepinkla@yahoo.com

PR Intern, A Room of Her Own Foundation, Pasadena, CA

Public Relations Intern

Posted on: April 17, 2013
Posted by: A Room of Her Own Foundation

DESCRIPTION

A Public Relations Intern with A Room of Her Own Foundation (AROHO) has the opportunity to work directly with CEOs of two prestigious nonprofits. Working in the office of the Red Hen Press, a national presence in independent publishing based in Pasadena, and reporting to the Founder/ President of AROHO, the preeminent nonprofit working on behalf of creative women, you will have the opportunity to acquire skills in the growing non-profit arts sector and the potential of a salaried position.

We are currently accepting applications for the internship with a flexible start date. Our internship positions generally last about 6 months (this is flexible). We ask that interns put in at least 15 hours/week and come into the office at least 1 or 2 days a week. The internship is unpaid, but a weekly gas stipend may be available.

Basic Public Relations responsibilities include research and networking, proofreading press releases, marketing, promoting AROHO award recipients, and event planning with a focus on the Los Angeles area. Some basic development work (writing LOIs and proposals to potential funders) may also be involved.

A personal laptop is necessary for this internship.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to developmentaroho@gmail.com. Please also be ready to provide a letter of reference upon request. 

As an added note, Red Hen Press and AROHO are nonprofits that support work by people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations and lifestyles. If you are uncomfortable with this, please do not apply.

For more information, please visit www.aroomofherownfoundation.org

Internships, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Internships

Looking to start a career in education, youth development, policy, PR or nonprofit fundraising and management? Want to help change the world?

Break the Cycle is seeking interns to join our team of energetic professionals in Los Angeles and the District of Columbia! This is not a filing job. Gain hands-on experience that is practical and looks great on your résumé.

Break the Cycle interns build skills that can be applied to careers in the education, legislative, nonprofit and corporate sectors. We offer a casual, friendly work environment where interns are encouraged to contribute and learn. Internships are available for 3 - 12 months. Please refer to the listings below (by city).

Los Angeles

Programs Intern

Program Interns help deliver Break the Cycle services to youth. Interns receive training on domestic and dating violence, Break the Cycle's services and other relevant areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and updating educational materials.
• Responding to requests for help, including maintaining our nationwide referral system.
• Developing web content for loveisrespect.org.
• Assisting with research projects, community outreach and other support as needed.

Social/Digital Media Intern

Social/Digital Media Interns help develop and manage Break the Cycle's extensive online/social/digital media presence in real time. Supporting the Director of Youth Programs and Digital Strategies Coordinator, Social/Digital Interns have the opportunity to directly impact a leading national nonprofit's efforts to engage young people in innovative and creative ways.

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing and expanding Break the Cycle's social media presence.
• Creating teen friendly web content, blogs and help resources.
• Crafting digital media content for YouTube and online advertising.
• Assisting communications staff with various PR projects.
• Supporting other graphic design projects as needed (depending on experience).
• Assisting staff in developing new marketing strategies to grow our audience and donor base.

Experience using Adobe Suite and Drupal web platforms is desired.

Note: Break the Cycle is willing to consider applicants outside of the Los Angeles area IF they are United States citizens and are able to commit to "remote" work requirements.

Development Intern: Donor Relations

Donor Relations Interns learn what it takes for a nonprofit organization to maintain sustaining support from individual donors as well as gain experience in promotion and fundraising for Break the Cycle.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with Break the Cycle events, including logistics, silent auction coordination and PR.
• Individual donor research and outreach.
• Assisting with other fundraising and community relation efforts including our volunteer program, press kits, data entry, social media outlets and other duties as needed.

Development Intern: Grants & Research

Development: Grants and Research Interns learn what it takes to fundraise, write grants and conduct research for a national nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching foundation and corporation funding opportunities that fit with Break the Cycle’s mission and work to end dating abuse.
• Filtering funding opportunities.
• Working directly with the Foundation & Government Relations Specialist in developing and submitting grant applications.
• Performing literal and statistical research on dating and domestic violence trends, prevalence rates and percentages.
• Researching various forums for factual and statistical information.

Non-profit Management Intern

Management Interns participate in all facets of nonprofit management, working side-by-side with Break the Cycle's Executive Director.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conducting research on organizational best practices and policies.
• Preparing reports and communications for management team.
• Assisting with logistics and planning for board, staff, donor and community meetings.
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

How to Get Started

This is an unpaid internship program. Undergraduate, graduate and law students, as well as recent graduates, are welcome to apply. Generally-speaking, we ask interns to commit a minimum of 10 weeks, 8-10 hours per week for part-time status and 20-40 hours a week for full-time status.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should email or mail a cover letter and résumé to:

In Los Angeles, CA: Break the Cycle Internship Program 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 1150 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Email: la.intern@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Web Developer, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Web Developer

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Web Developer is responsible for updating and maintaining Break the Cycle’s web sites. Job duties include updating and maintaining web sites, creating and editing themes, designing and implementing features and other projects as necessary. The Web Developer reports to the Digital Strategies Manager.

This position is based in Los Angeles. Telecommuting is negotiable.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Updating and maintaining Break the Cycle’s web sites. This includes: updating Drupal core versions
and modules, updating/creating themes and templates and fixing bugs and errors.
• Creating new interactive features for Break the Cycle’s web presence, including liaising with vendors
as appropriate.
• Assisting Break the Cycle staff in updating of Break the Cycle’s various blogs and web pages.
• Building various web sites in Drupal, including migrating existing sites and creating new ones.
• Backing up site databases and files.
• Installing new modules and writing custom code if necessary.
• Coordinating with Break the Cycle staff and outside vendors to ensure projects are completed in a
timely manner.
• Ensuring cross browser compatibility on all projects.
• Assisting on other projects as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Some higher education, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with and building sites in Drupal.
• Proficient in HTML,XHTML, HTML5, CSS.

• Working knowledge of PHP/Javascript required. Proficiency preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Fireworks.
• Some web design experience preferred.
• Knowledge of major browsers and their differences.
• Project management experience and skills preferred.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.

Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $20-$30/hour DOE, up to 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to webdeveloper@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Content Coordinator, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Content Coordinator

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Break the Cycle Content Coordinator is responsible for the strategic management of Break the
Cycle’s online training and policy-related communication and voice. Job duties include overseeing content creation for blogs, static web content, social media platforms, public awareness campaigns, print materials, video and other projects as necessary. The Content Coordinator reports to the Digital
Strategies Manager.

This position can be based in Los Angeles, CA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive messaging calendar, ensuring all external
communications align with Break the Cycle brand, messaging and standards by liaising with
interdepartmental and interagency groups.
• Managing Break the Cycle blog including maintaining calendars, developing multiple voices, writing
entries, editing content and creating video and multimedia entries as needed.
• Creating content for Break the Cycle social media.

Additional social media tasks include:
• Responding to mentions of Break the Cycle on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels as needed.
• Coordinating social media frequency and content with Digital Strategies Manager to ensure growth and engagement.
• Developing and updating static content on breakthecycle.org by coordinating with staff tasked with
developing interactive content, updating content, copy-editing and responding to market research.
• Compiling, drafting and copy-editing content for other projects including public awareness campaigns, online and print marketing materials, media outreach tools and others as needed.
• Supervising and mentoring interns, providing edits and feedback.
• Working with vendors including PR, graphic design and web development consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, html, css. Drupal proficiency preferred.
• Project management experience and skills preferred.
• Video editing and Adobe Design Suite proficiency preferred.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with Twitter, Facebook and social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Tweetdeck).

Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $15/hour, 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to graphicdesigner@breakthecycle.org

Part-time Graphic Designer, Break the Cycle, Los Angeles, CA

Graphic Designer

Posted by: Break the Cycle


OUR WORK
Break the Cycle is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage, educate and empower
youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence.

JOB SUMMARY
The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing online and print-based materials for organizational use and public outreach. Job duties include creating overall design assets, branding and graphics for our web sites, social media platforms, public awareness campaigns, online and print materials and special events. The Graphic Designer reports to the Digital Strategies Manager.

This position is based in Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Elevating the public face of Break the Cycle through creating, adapting and deploying design assets
for breakthecycle.org, loveisrespect.org, loveisnotabuse.org, teenDVmonth.org and their respective
social media presences.
• Providing graphics and/or images for Break the Cycle’s various channels.
• Updating handouts, flyers, palm cards, brochures, handbooks and other resources available online to
ensure they match current branding guidelines and contain up-to-date content.
• Drafting design mockups in a quick and efficient manner.
• Developing design ideas and concepts into polished, professional looking designs.
• Coordinating with Break the Cycle staff and outside vendors to ensure designs fit guidelines created
in-house and by outside vendors and are completed in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a relevant college or university program.
• Proficiency in Adobe In-Design, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience designing for print and web, particularly for non-profits or cause-based campaigns.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commonly used print sizes and ability to successfully design for print with bleed/crop
areas.
• Knowledge of different color spaces and their uses.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge preferred.
• Demonstrate strong skills in project management, attention to detail and independent project
implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively with diverse groups of people and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and stay organized.
• Professionalism, resourcefulness and a positive attitude.


Employment Type: Part time
Salary Details: $20/hour, up to 20 hours/week, flexible schedule. Paid sick days and holidays.
Please visit breakthecycle.org to view our Equal Opportunity Employment Practices

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume to graphicdesigner@breakthecycle.org