Political Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, Boston, MA

Political Director

Posted on: January 29, 2015
Application deadline: February 14, 2015
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts

NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is the state's leading advocate for privacy and a woman's right to choose. The organization's mission is to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing safe, legal abortion.

The Political Director, reporting directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for lobbying on the organization's legislative portfolio, managing and implementing the electoral program, and implementing the programmatic communications strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lobbying and Political Organizing (45%): Work with the Executive Director and Organizer to create and implement strategies for passing pro-choice legislation and defeating anti-choice initiatives with a focus on organizing members around legislative priorities. Build the Agenda for Women's Equality coalition and platform and implement a strategy for passage of its policy priorities. Duties may include direct lobbying; constituent meetings with legislators; in-district meetings with legislators; building and managing coalitions to advocate for legislation; creating strategies for targeted organizing and membership building efforts in key legislative districts in conjunction with the Organizer; andpreparing fact sheets, testimony, and other written materials for political program.
• Electoral Work (30%): Manage the endorsement process for pro-choice candidates, including coordinating the Political Action Committee (PAC), working with electoral campaigns and candidates, working with the Organizer to connect volunteers to campaigns, and managing a robust political intern program each election cycle. Work with the Executive Director to create and implement strategies for electing pro-choice candidates in targeted races, which includes production and distribution of campaign materials; membership communications; mobilizing volunteers to work directly on campaigns; running voter identification and get-out-the-vote phone banks; and coordinated support, communications, and events.Also responsible for compliance with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, including tracking and reporting financial, coordinated, and in-kind campaign support.
• Communications (25%): Collaborate with Development and Communications Director to develop and implement communications strategies that will broaden campaign reach and deepen impact, with a focus on internal membership communications and working with the Executive Director to cultivate strategic media relationships with targeted press. Create and post online content to engage membership, including action alerts and social media. Coordinate webpage maintenance to ensure that new and consistent information (article links, stories, and events) is posted regularly.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Work with coalition partners to coordinate political and outreach strategies and messages.
• Represent the organization in various coalitions, meetings, and at events.
• Participate in team environment to develop strategy and contribute to overall effectiveness of organization.
• Plan and coordinate special events (Lobby Day, Briefings, Organizing and Organizational events).
• Other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. with demonstrated interest in politics, community organizing, and reproductive rights
• 3 - 5 years political organizing experience including electoral campaign experience and issue advocacy work; direct lobbying experience preferred
• Experience with issue advocacy communications preferred, including action alert emails and social media
• Familiarity with the legislative process
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and public speaking
• Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful, respectful relationships with partners and volunteers
• Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and health equity
• Maturity, flexibility, humor, and discretion
• Willingness to work some nights and occasional weekends; statewide travel sometimes necessary

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package available.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to jobs@prochoicemass.org by February 14, 2015. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or political affiliation.

Legal Trainer, Partners for Law in Development, Delhi, India

Legal Trainer

Posted on: January 23, 2015
Application deadline: February 16, 2015
Posted by: Partners for Law in Development

We are looking for a law graduate with at least 2-3 years relevant experience with organizing and conducting trainings in rural contexts. Familiarity with debates relating to sexuality and violence against women is necessary, as is fluency in Hindi and English. The candidate must be a self-starter, with leadership, capacity to plan, keep timelines, implement with a team and willingness to commit 2 years.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Partners for Law in Development (PLD) - is a legal resource group working in the fields of social justice and women's rights in India. Founded in 1998, the organization locates women's rights as integral component of social justice, engaging with it in contexts of sexuality, culture, caste, conflict and development. We promote implementation of rights through - capacity development, advocacy and production of knowledge. We work in partnerships with community and state level organisations, national and regional organisations, donors and UN agencies as well as the government. Our work involves engagement with grassroots constituencies, the women's movement debates and human rights standards. For more information on the organization, visit www.pldindia.org and www.cedawsouthasia.org

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate must have demonstrated capacities in planning and conducting training workshops. Key qualifications include:

1. A law degree is essential. Advanced qualification in law or relevant social sciences is desirable but not necessary.
2. Knowledge of the laws on sexual violence is essential for this job. Familiarity with feminist and human rights debates in India is desirable.
3. Fluency in written and spoken Hindi and English essential. Fluency in Hindi is essential for conducting trainings as well as for communicating with field partners.
4. Demonstrated experience with creating training modules and conducting trainings.
5. A self-starter with leadership and initiative, with capacity plan ahead, keep to time lines, ensure outputs and prepare reports.
6. A team player with good inter-personal skills capable of consultative processes.

JOB PROFILE/ RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will plan, organize and conduct trainings on the laws relating to sexual violence (Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013), sexual harassment at the workplace and the protection of children from sexual offences. Knowledge of the substantive and procedural aspects of the three laws on sexual violence is essential. She will contribute to the organizational work, prepare reports, make presentations, co-ordinate with stakeholders, including government and donor agencies as well as field partners.

SALARY

Salary and benefits are comparable to the non-profit sector; and commensurate with experience and internal equity.

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant should send a CV, a statement of interest [no more than two pages] stating why the applicant is interested in the position and what the applicant brings to this role. The application must be accompanied by one sample of written work on women's rights, and two references, one of whom is from the last 3 years of work.

Only applications with the required attachments will be considered complete. It can be sent by e-mail or post to:

The Administrative Officer

Partners for Law in Development

F-18 Jangpura Extension, First Floor,

New Delhi 110014

Tel: 011 – 24316832, 24316833

Email: opportunities@pldindia.org

Closing Date: 16th February, 2015

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Community Engagement Manager, United Negro College Fund, Washington, DC

Community Engagement Manager

Posted on: January 9, 2015
Posted by: United Negro College Fund

The Community Engagement Manager will help UNCF ensure that, through its advocacy efforts, more African-American students will be college ready and better prepared to enroll in and complete college. This person should be an entrepreneurial leader, a strong project manager, and experienced community organizer. 

The Community Engagement Manager will work in a dynamic team environment to execute UNCF's local advocacy efforts, with a focus on building community relationships and impacting the local education environment in one or more of our target advocacy cities. 

This role offers the benefits of working for an established organization with 70 years of history in the education landscape, while also providing an entrepreneurial experience, since the Manager will help establish a "start-up" department tasked with implementing a newly developed strategy. The Community Engagement Manager will be based in one of our target advocacy cities (e.g. DC, New Orleans, and Indianapolis).

The Community Engagement Manager reports to the VP of Advocacy and works closely with the National Director of Advocacy to implement UNCF's advocacy platform, which includes three major components: 

• Messaging and Research: Leveraging broad-based media platforms and publishing research to highlight the current state of education, motivate African Americans to strive for college degree attainment and position UNCF as a partner in this journey

• Grasstops Partnerships: Partnering with Member Institutions, prominent organizations and leaders in the African-American community and activate them to engage in the education reform landscape and support them as they engage their communities

• Grassroots Engagement: Supporting on-the-ground grassroots organizations as they engage African-American parents and communities locally

UNCF's advocacy platform will be implemented at the national and local level. However, the Community Engagement Manager will only be accountable for implementing the strategy at the local level in one or more of UNCF's target cities. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating and implementing an outreach strategy to inform, educate and activate "grasstops" community leaders (i.e., business leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, etc.) about education reform

• Managing strategic partnerships with "grasstop" leaders, non-profit organizations, civil rights organizations, and donors at the local level

• Organizing and coordinating the execution of meetings, workshops, and convenings, including setting up databases and processes to implement this work

• Collaborating with local UNCF development staff to ensure that events and communications align with the advocacy strategy Monitoring changes in the local K-16 landscape and understanding implications for UNCF's advocacy strategy and target city involvement

• Participating in local education events as well as recommending opportunities for UNCF to demonstrate leadership on African-American K-16 educational issues

• Working effectively within the prescribed local budget and managing expenditures

• Documenting and reporting program results in order to evaluate the impact of the advocacy strategy on the local community

• Providing regular updates to the VP of Advocacy relative to the status of engagement activities and coordinating day-to-day efforts with the Director of Advocacy

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree from a four year college or university is required. An advanced degree such as an MBA or MPA is preferred.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate is a collaborative individual with significant project management experience and community organizing experience. S/he will be comfortable dealing with the ambiguity associated with strategic implementation and coalition building and should also have the following qualifications:

• Direct project management and community organizing experience as well as a proven track record of driving programmatic performance

• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of managing executing multiple projects simultaneously

• Well-honed strategic thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable

• Demonstrated ability to work easily and effectively with a wide range of constituencies at the "grasstops" and "grassroots" levels, including non-profit and community leaders, faith leaders, government officials, corporate leaders, parents and students

• Superior communication skills, with the ability to proactively lead conversations and manage next steps

• Working knowledge of K-16 educational landscape at the local level is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project, and deep understanding of how to use social media

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will periodically supervise interns.

HOW TO APPLY

This position requires travel.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: resumes@uncf.org. For more information or to view other opportunities at UNCF please visit: www.uncf.org. 

UNCF, Inc. is an EOE M/F/V/D.

Lead Organizer, New York City Anti-Violence Project, New York, NY

Lead Organizer

Posted on: September 29, 2014
Application deadline: October 8, 2014
Posted by: New York City Anti-Violence Project

The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is seeking a Lead Organizer. AVP envisions a world in which all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV-affected people are safe, respected, and live free from violence. AVP's mission is to empower LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and support survivors through counseling and advocacy.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The New York City Anti-Violence Project is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to support the coordination of AVP's community organizing and public advocacy department. This person will supervise front line staff, develop community organizing campaigns, co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute at AVP, oversee all outreach, and support in rapid incident response efforts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to campaign development, supervision, training, facilitation, coalition coordination and outreach. Work may include night and weekend hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory:

• Supervise, support and evaluate Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA) organizer and program associate.
• Attend department meetings and other departmental staff engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Co-Director of COPA to create, implement, and monitor departmental procedures and staff development plans.

Program Development and Coordination:

• Work collaboratively with the Co-Director of COPA to:
  • follow and analyze policies and trends that impact AVP's public advocacy, community organizing, and client services programming.
  • create and maintain internal systems to increase the efficiency and impact of COPA's programs.
  • develop organizing strategies to respond to incidents of violence.
  • co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute with COPA staff.
• Work collaboratively with COPA and Client Services to co-coordinate the Speaker's Bureau
• Create and supervise AVP's base building plans and goals.
• Create volunteer leadership structures to further the work of AVP's campaigns.
• Conduct campaign development research.
• Develop and evaluate COPA organizing and advocacy campaigns with COPA staff.
• Participate in movement building activities related to AVP's mission.
• Attend community meetings, staff meetings, AVP events.
• Develop and facilitate trainings including rapid incidence response, base building, leadership development, and campaign development.
• Support staff to develop brochures, toolkits, and flyers on LGBTQ hate violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and police violence.

Administrative:

• Track grant deliverables and report on government and foundation activities as needed.
• Attend professional development in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate/indicated.

• Attend regular staff and department meetings.
• Attend AVP events.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Co-Director of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy
• Works closely with staff in the Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department, the Client Services Department, Legal Services Department and the Communications and Development Department.

Other Duties as Directed by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy supervisory experience including: conducting performance evaluation, and promoting professional development for staff.
• 4 years Community Organizing experience including campaign development, base building, leadership development, facilitation, training development, coalition coordination, and campaign based research.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of professionals with diverse experience and skill sets.
• 2 years of project management or project coordination experience including reporting on government and foundation activities, program design and implementation, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-oppression and social justice frameworks.
• Excellent computer skills, database experience, and knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated professional experience with LGBTQ and HIV affected communities and LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence prevention.
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end violence within and against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities.

Preferred Qualities and Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Quantitative and qualitative research experience.
• Coalition coordination experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative processes.
• Experience with varied organizing and advocacy models.
• Experience with rapid incident response organizing.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email (strongly preferred) cover letter and resume to:schestnut@avp.org (put "Lead Organizer" in subject line of email) or
• By mail to: New York City Anti-Violence Project, 240 West 35th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001 or by fax to: 212.714.2627.
• No phone calls please.
• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MATERIALS FOR CONSIDERATION IS: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

AVP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and citizen, marital, veteran and HIV statuses.

Campus Organizer, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, Denver, CO

Campus Organizer

Posted on: August 28, 2014
Application deadline: September 8, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is seeking a campus organizer for the Auraria Campus in Denver, CO. Applicants should have a passion for reproductive choice, strong communication skills and an interest in grassroots organizing in a higher education environment. Experience in student organizing, student government, social justice or community organizing is strongly preferred.

Reporting directly to the Political and Organizing Director, the Campus Organizer is responsible for engaging and educating students around pro-choice issues, including but not limited to pro-choice candidates and voting no on this fall's anti-abortion, anti-birth control ballot measure. This individual will also be in charge of developing a group of leaders from the student body, a volunteer base, and good relationships with existing student organizations.

Auraria campus has a population of 46,000 students representing many different backgrounds. The campus is comprised of three higher education institutions: Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado-Denver, and the Community College of Denver. The Auraria Higher Education Center provides shared services to all of these institutions. NARAL does not have an established student group on the Auraria campus, but does enjoy a strong relationship with the Women Studies' Center of Metropolitan State University.

JOB ACTIVITIES

• Recruit, train, and motivate students in organizing and advocacy around NARAL and on-campus campaigns

• Leadership development of students through specific issue and skills trainings

• On-campus presentations about NARAL and No on 67 events, policy issues, activities, and services

• Based on affiliate goals, recruit students to NARAL election activities to defeat Amendment 67 and maintain pro-choice majority in both houses of the Colorado state legislature

• Work with NARAL staff to support other affiliate campaigns and goals

• Data entry and data management including tracking all events and volunteer activity in the VAN

• Aid in the coordination of media outreach and publicity events to build awareness and support on campus using both social and traditional media

• Build and maintain strong relationships with administrators, faculty, student leaders, student organizations, and the Auraria campus community at large

• Provide tangible support to the affiliate and the NARAL network in the form of list growth, membership recruitment, media visibility and direct action takers on issues and candidates.

• Build a leadership pipeline and activist network on this campus as a way to recruit new members into the NARAL family

• Some travel required to events in Denver Metro area. Occasional travel to outside Denver Metro area possible

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grassroots organizing experience

• Strong track record of setting and meeting goals

• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality

• Available to work weekday evenings and weekends; willingness to work nontraditional hours

• Independently driven and able to produce quality work without constant supervision

• Experience with and ability to work within diverse and underrepresented communities

• Commitment to organizational mission in order to effectively promote and advance the goals of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado

• Experience conducting trainings and/or workshops

• Experience with electoral work preferred, but not required

• Student organizing and campus experience preferred, but not required

• Reliable transportation preferred, but not required

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefited position for a period of five months. Salary is $2,500 per month. Workplace includes dynamic colleagues, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to make connections within the progressive political community.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Foundation is a statewide 501c3 organization that is dedicated to supporting and protecting every woman's right to make informed personal decisions about the full range of reproductive health options. The NPCCF carries out education, advocacy, community organizing, and research so that the public is aware of important reproductive health issues and resources.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is the political leader of the pro-choice movement in Colorado. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is a 501c4 organization and has more than 40,000 supporters statewide and works to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive health choices, including preventing unintended pregnancies, bearing healthy children and choosing legal abortion.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, September 8, 2014 to Greg Hartman at greg@prochoicecolorado.org.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado welcomes applications from all – particularly people of color, women, LGBTQ people, immigrants or refugees, people with different abilities, and people from low- or moderate-income backgrounds.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, marital status and political party affiliation, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Community Coordinator, Women, Action & the Media

Community Coordinator

Posted on: November 21, 2013
Posted by: Women, Action & the Media

DESCRIPTION

Women, Action & the Media (WAM!), a North American nonprofit working toward gender equity in media, seeks a talented, energetic organizer to support and grow our active (and activist!) communities. Strong candidates will have a proven track record of activism, community-building and/or community organizing, be highly organized, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, an ability to work flexibly and creatively, and have a passion for gender justice and media.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Coordinator will, under the supervision of our Executive Director, be the lead staff person for two of our signature programs: WAM!CAN, and WAM! Chapters.

The WAM! Community Action Network (WAM!CAN) is a grassroots direct-action network dedicated to creating gender justice in media at all levels, including ownership, employment, representation and access. It’s a network of people who share a concern about the state of our media, coming together to take action to create the media ecosystem we deserve. Once a month, we put out the WAM! signal and we all take one single, targeted action together. The rest of the time, WAM!CAN helps everyone talk issues and strategy with others who share their concerns, and promote actions of their own and others that promote gender justice in media.

Our volunteer-run local chapters run year-round activities to connect WAM!mers with other local media-makers and activists concerned with gender justice in media.  Chapters help WAM!ers network, organize, build coalitions and share skills. Most events are free or low-cost to attend – and include happy hours, public mentoring talks, strategy and skill-building workshops, film festivals, conferences, organizing meetings, direct actions, book clubs, parties, and more.

The Community Coordinator should have strong community organizing expertise, be excited at the prospect of growing with our organization, and welcome the opportunity to be a thought partner and team member in a small but exceptional organization. This position requires an individual who likes leading and working in a team, can maintain multiple responsibilities and can stay on top of information and tasks in a fast-paced organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

WAM! Community Action Network:
• In collaboration with the Executive Director and the Action Advisory Board, oversees and facilitates the development and implementation of action campaigns including: developing and executing effective campaign plans, coordination of campaign activities and actions, and recruiting coalition allies.
• Takes the lead in all aspects of campaign management, including writing e-blasts, managing social media, developing creative ideas to promote community involvement and action, consulting and coordinating with partners and experts, evolving campaign strategy as needed, and more.
• Identifies ongoing action and advocacy opportunities in alignment with the vision, mission, and core values of WAM!; remains current in trends, policies, and best practices related to media, activism and feminism.
• Solicits and utilizes community input about WAM!CAN actions, including ideas for future action as well as feedback about current and past actions.
• Mobilizes the WAM! community and people who are not yet WAM!mers to participate in WAM!CAN actions.
• Identifies and builds coalitions with key community partners.

Support and Supervise WAM! Chapter Leads:
• Spearheads the training and development of WAM! Chapter Leads
• Assists Chapter Leads in developing and executing local WAM! programming
• Assists Chapter Leads in developing a leadership pipeline and active membership for their chapter.
• Uses a strengths-based or coaching approach to support Chapter Leads
• Holds accountable and supports Chapter Leads in program planning, project and time management, marketing and communications, and sustainable work practice.
• Fosters communication and team-building among Chapters Leads in different cities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent community organizing skills- demonstrated success in organizing, strategizing, implementing, and identifying victories on organizing campaigns.
• Passion for and understanding of WAM!’s mission and vision.
• Excellent individual and group rapport-building and communication skills (written and verbal) in a range of relationships and environments, including with co-workers, board and advisory board members, chapter leads, collaborators and fellow activists.
• Skills, tools and a creative approach to community-building and change-making activism
• Excellent time management, project management, and delegation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• The Community Coordinator should see themselves as an organizer in a movement for gender justice in media
• BA or higher in communications, sociology, political science, gender and/or women’s studies, media education, ethnic studies, cultural studies or related fields favored but not required.
• At least 3-5 years of significant, related activism, community-building and/or community organizing experience, with a track record of measurable impact.
• Supervisory experience required, especially experience supervising volunteers.
• Willing to work flexible hours, evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures, with understanding of culturally competent practices.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel), proficiency in utilizing the internet, including multiple social media platforms, Skype, and Google Drive.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation is commensurate with experience including full health care benefits and paid vacation.
• Position is exempt, full-time and reports to the Executive Director.
• Our ideal candidate will be prepared to make a 2 year commitment to WAM!.
• WAM! operates a virtual office: candidate must have reliable high-speed internet access, and be available online and by Skype and phone during work hours in a continental U.S. timezone

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume to hiring@womenactionmedia.org. No phone calls, please.

Director of Organizing, Girls for Gender Equity, Brooklyn, NY

Director of Organizing

Posted on: August 7, 2013
Posted by: Girls for Gender Equity

DESCRIPTION

Girls for Gender Equity, located in Brooklyn, NY, is looking for a Director of Organizing to lead the development and implementation of research, advocacy, and organizing efforts critical in confronting gender based violence in schools and communities. This individual must be highly organized and possess excellent oral and written communication skills, experience in policy research, community organizing strategies, leadership development and advocacy, an ability to work flexibly and creatively, and have a passion for our mission – to end gender based violence impacting girls and ultimately the entire community.

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an intergenerational organization committed to the physical, psychological, social and economic development of girls and women. Through education, organizing, and physical fitness, GGE encourages communities to remove barriers and create opportunities for girls and women to live self-determined lives GGE's multi-layered work falls under two closely linked programs Community Organizing and Urban Leaders Academy. All programming is based in underserved communities of color and mobilizes at the intersections of gender, race and class equality.

POSITION SUMMARY

GGE's Community Organizing program mobilizes youth and adults toward advocating for sustained change in schools and communities through educational campaigns, participatory research, coalition building, and direct action. The Director of Organizing supports the development and implementation of a policy advocacy agenda
working with and increasing the capacity of grassroots leadership, organizational stakeholders, and community allies.

The Director of Organizing should be firmly grounded in anti-racist/intersectional feminist/womanist theory, have strong community organizing expertise, be excited at the prospect of growing with our organization, and welcome the opportunity to be a thought partner and team member to a small but exceptional staff. This position requires an individual who likes leading and working in a team, can maintain multiple responsibilities and can stay on top of information and tasks in a fast-paced organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizing Campaign Management:
• Directs the development and implementation of outreach and organizing plans including: training,
communications systems, databases, strategic and tactical plans.
• Oversees and facilitates the development of action campaigns including: developing effective campaign
plans, coordination of campaign activities and actions, and recruiting coalition allies.
• Identifies policy research and advocacy opportunities in alignment with the vision, mission, and core values of GGE; remains current in research trends, policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Mobilizesthe GGE team and community members to participate in organizing efforts.
• Serves as liaison with local and regional gender justice and economic justice advocacy collaborations, community allies, policy makers, and organizational stakeholders.
• Identifies and builds coalitions with key community partners.
• Represents GGE: at community gatherings; at workshops, trainings, and presentations; to community, political, and government leaders; to other community-based organizations; and in the media.

Program Management and Evaluation:
• Serves on senior leadership team by participating in the organizational development process at GGE.
• Oversees the development, tracking, and reporting of advocacy and organizing program goals, outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of advocacy and organizing policies and procedures.Job Description: Director of Organizing
• Effectively aligns program staff support and operations with long-term agency goals and expectations.
• Monitors and evaluates community organizing program, practices, and initiatives to ensure quality and effectiveness; makesrecommendations for improvement.
• Understands how to create, and carry out, logic models, work plans, and evaluations.

Supervision:
• Spearheads the training and professional development of organizers and program staff to engage in community organizing and mobilization.
• Uses a strengths-based or coaching approach to support CO staff, interns, and volunteers.
• Holds accountable and supports CO staff, interns, and volunteers in program planning, project and time management, meeting facilitation, and sustainable work practice. Fosters a team-oriented environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Excellent community organizing skills- demonstrated success in organizing, strategizing, implementing, and identifying victories on organizing campaigns.
• Inspirational presence, reliable leadership, and enthusiasm for GGE's mission and vision.
• Excellent individual and group rapport-building and communication skills (written and verbal) in a range of relationships and environments, including with co-workers, colleagues in the field, youth, program participants, parents, health and human services professionals, teachers, school leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Skills and tools for facilitating youth led initiatives and participatory planning; the candidate must be able to motivate youth and support youth self-determination while also creating and enforcing systems of accountability.
• Excellent time management, project management, and delegation skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• The Director or Organizing should see themself as an Organizer in the Movement to end Violence Against Girls & Women.
• Masters in Social Work highly favored, not required. SIFI certification desired, not required.
• Master's degree in a related field (Public Health, Public Interest Law, Youth Development, or Mental Health, etc.) and 5 years of significant, related community organizing experience in aforementioned area
• Willing to work long hours, evenings and some Saturdays.
• Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures, with understanding of culturally competent practices.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and
Outlook), proficiency in utilizing the internet, and familiarity with Survey Monkey or other online evaluation tools.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Compensation is $45-$50k and commensurate with experience including full health care benefits and paid vacation.
• Position is exempt, full-time and reports to the Director of Programs.
• The candidate must be prepared to make at least a 2-year commitment to this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume to Joanne Smith- jns@ggenyc.org - No phone calls or faxes willbe accepted. www.ggenyc.org

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, women, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ applicants.

Hate Violence Community Organizer, NYC Anti-Violence Project, New York, NY

Hate Violence Community Organizer

Posted on: June 10, 2013
Application deadline: June 26, 2013
Posted by: New York City Anti-Violence Project

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The Hate Violence Community Organizer is responsible for coordinating local responses to LGBTQ and HIV-related hate violence, conducting prevention and education outreach efforts and mobilizing community responses. This position is located within AVP's Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department (COPA) and will report to the Co-Director of COPA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Local Organizing

• Help organize and execute local cross-issue community-based responses to anti-LGTBQ and HIV-related violence incidents
• Represent AVP at community-based meetings, rallies, vigils, protests and other gatherings, including speaking on behalf of AVP
• Work collaboratively with other AVP staff, community based organizations and community leaders to formulate prevention strategies for anti-LGTBQ and HIV-related violence
• Work closely with AVP staff to ensure that community members' experiences, voices and priorities are integral to AVP's policy agenda and work
• Work collaboratively with the Co-Director of COPA to communicate and strategize with elected officials
• Work collaboratively with AVP staff in indentifying and creating state and local campaign initiatives
• Coordinate community-led committees to support state and local campaigns
• Represent AVP in local and statewide public advocacy coalitions and networks

Volunteer Management:

• Work closely with the COPA Associate in recruiting volunteers
• Work with AVP staff to develop and publicize volunteer opportunities
• Coordinate, organize, train and supervise volunteer placement and activities

Outreach Activities:

• Identify mission-appropriate outreach activities both reactively and proactively
• Support the coordination AVP's participation in Pride activities in all five boroughs
• Maintain and assist with development of outreach material

Trainings:

• With supervision, conduct trainings on LGBTQH-related violence
• Train and coordinate AVP's client-centered Speaker's Bureau

Administrative

• Identify, track, evaluate, and present outreach-related trends
• Track all volunteers through the volunteer database
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years directly related experience in the community organizing field required.
• One year experience conducting outreach and a working knowledge of state, local and national hate violence policy advocacy strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end violence within and against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Willingness to commute throughout the five boroughs.
• Flexibility with work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Email Shelby Chestnut at schestnut@avp.org (put "Hate Violence Organizer" in subject line of email) or

• By mail to: New York City Anti-Violence Project, 240 West 35^th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001 or by fax to: 212.714.2627.
• No phone calls please.
• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

Community Organizing Intern, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY

Community Organizing Intern

Posted on: May 15, 2013
Application deadline: May 23, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood of NYC

GOAL

• This internship will support our organizing and advocacy work, event planning, activist-led fundraising, and online and offline community building.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with community organizing, outreach, and relationship building
• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading activist events, including: visibility events, fundraising events, and educational forums
• Assist in coordinating our health center advocacy initiative
• Assist in recruiting and training new activists
• Assist in online organizing work
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong commitment to reproductive health, rights, and justice
• Interest in community organizing and outreach
• Enrolled in an institution of learning with courses leading to a degree, certificate or diploma
• Skilled at multi-tasking and prioritizing
• Strong logistics-coordination skills
• Excellent writing, research, and computer skills
• Experience in organizing experience a plus
• Available to start immediately

Hours: 15+ per week

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter with subject line "Public Affairs Internship (Community)" to Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer@PPNYC.org

Project Coordinator, Creative Time, New York, NY

Project Coordinator

Posted on: May 8, 2013
Application deadline: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Creative Time

DESCRIPTION

Creative Time, New York City's veteran and vanguard public arts presenter, seeks a part-time, temporary Project Coordinator to work on an upcoming participatory art project that will galvanize hundreds of New York-based feminists and activists around the most compelling issues of contemporary gender politics. Representing Creative Time, the Project Coordinator will liaise primarily with the project participants, as well as occasionally with the artist, and our project partner, the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum. This large-scale, public project will be presented in October 2013. Primary responsibilities will include managing outreach to a broad base of participants and facilitating their engagement with this project. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of feminist and activist timelines from the 1970s through today, contemporary issues in gender politics and social inequity, and socially-engaged art. The Project Coordinator must be able to interact well with wide-range of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, and is very organized and detail-oriented.

The Project Coordinator reports to Creative Time's Director of Exhibitions and Project Manager and will be working most closely with the CT programming team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact for participants, as well as a liaison within organization, providing updates to internal departments on a regular basis.
• Manage outreach, correspondence and engagement for new contacts and existing participants to build network of over 500 individuals.
• Research potential partnership opportunities and tap into existing networks to build project participant base.
• Organize social networking activities and attend similar events relevant to project.
• Draft and edit text related to project.
• Manage project timelines to ensure project is executed on time.
• Be responsible for day of production and coordination of all participants and any post and pre events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of contemporary gender politics and feminism
• Contacts to or knowledge of New York City-based, key feminists
• Experience working with artists and familiarity with contemporary art
• Experience in community organizing, event production, and/or volunteer coordination
• Highly organized and motivated creative problem solver
• Strong database management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong writing skills
• A good listener, and can instill a calming presence in a fast-paced environment
• A personal investment in the history of Creative Time and the evolving role of public art is a big plus
• BA or BFA preferred

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience.
This is a temporary, part-time position, and will run from May, 2013 to November, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@creativetime.org.

Rape Recovery Team Director, The Women's Center of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Rape Recovery Team Director

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: The Women's Center of Jacksonville's Rape Recovery Team

DESCRIPTION
The Women's Center of Jacksonville's Rape Recovery Team has an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in supervising a dynamic sexual assault victim advocacy program. The Rape Recovery Team serves adult and teen sexual assault victims (reported and unreported) and their loved ones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through crisis counseling, advocacy, information and referral, outreach support, and hotline services. This program has experienced solid growth since its inception in 1997 and continues to be in a state of creative expansion. The position oversees several programs within the Rape Recovery Team: 24/7 On Call Advocacy, Primary Prevention Education, Stop Sexual Violence Against Elders, and Baker County Victim Advocacy Rural Grant and Program Coordination. 


WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The position requires an individual that possesses prior non-profit experience in program development, staff and volunteer supervision, grants management, budget management, community organizing skills, proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, crisis intervention experience, the ability to work with adults and teens, and the ability to participate in occasional 24/7 pager rotation. 

A MSW or MA in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related area is preferred. Four years experience in management and direct service is preferred. Experience in sexual assault or domestic violence programs is a plus. A BA or BS will be considered if the application has 6+ years of management, program development, and direct service experience. Awareness of feminism and sensitivity to the societal issues of women is preferred. The Women's Center of Jacksonville embraces diversity in the workplace.


KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ideal candidate has knowledge of sexual violence issues and the ability to handle multiple priorities, deliver group presentations, interact successfully with diverse populations, effectively manage the program, and effectively communicate with law enforcement and other community agencies. 

This is a full-time position with benefits. 

Salary Range: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.

For more information on the Women's Center of Jacksonville, visit our website at www.WomensCenterOfJax.org 

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume

Attn: Shirley Webb, Executive Director 

Email: HR@womenscenterofjax.org 

Fax: (904) 722-3100

Snail mail:
Women's Center of Jacksonville
5644 Colcord Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32211

No Phone Calls Please