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.

Grant Writer & Program Liaison, AIDS United, Washington, DC

Grant Writer & Program Liaison

Posted on: August 5, 2014
Posted by: AIDS United
Application deadline: August 22, 2014
Employment type: Full-time
Salary range: 50,000 - 70,000
Benefits: Exceptional benefits offered in a flexible work environment

Who is AIDS United?

AIDS United's mission is to end the AIDS epidemic in the United States. The agency strives to achieve its mission through strategic grant-making, organizational capacity building, formative research, advocacy & policy work. Formed from the merger of the National AIDS Fund and AIDS Action Council in 2010, the agency has more than 20 years of experience in policy and grant-making.

AIDS United operates with an annual budget of approximately $11 million and a staff of 26. Grant-making initiatives focus on access and retention in care, advocacy in the deep south, syringe access, sector transformation and more. Policy work is done on behalf of dues paying members that include the majority of the largest and oldest AIDS Service Organization across the country. Other initiatives at AIDS United includes provision of capacity building assistance on behalf of CDC for community-based organizations involved in HIV prevention; and placement of more than 50 AmeriCorps members annually across seven different metropolitan areas.

Job Summary

AIDS United seeks to hire a Grant Writer & Program Liaison responsible for the development of multiple funding proposals throughout the year to foundations, corporate giving programs, and federal funding opportunities on behalf of AIDS United. The position will work with policy and program staff to ensure a solid understanding of initiatives, programs and activities undertaken at AIDS United and to package/represent those programs in writing to effectively secure funding.

The position will work jointly with program, policy, finance, and operations staff to ensure any and all requirements for submission of a complete proposal are met; as well as ensuring timely submission of required reporting on any grants received. The position will do ongoing prospecting to identify new potential funders, and maintain a schedule of all grants submitted, and those in the pipeline (up to one year out).

Qualifications 

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in grant-writing and grant procurement; and deep knowledge and/or experience in the domestic HIV/AIDS field. As well as experience using online databases and other sources to locate philanthropic information and demonstrated success in procuring/winning proposals.

Position requires a highly organized individual with a proven track record of efficient time management and ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Individual must have the ability to seek and synthesize information and communication in a compelling and succinct form; ability to take initiative, think critically, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects; ability to understand budgets as they relate to proposals and grants; and the ability to effective coordinate input from multiple parties with clear timelines.

Position requires excellent research and analytical skills as well as excellent personal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be flexible and able to work in fast-paced and changing work environment and able to work well under pressure. Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.

How to Apply

Applications must include: the AIDS United Application for Employment (available at http://www.aidsunited.org/about/jobs/), cover letter with salary requirements, and resume and should be submitted to jobs@aidsunited.org with "Grant Writer" in the subject line. 

Incomplete applications WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 
Due to the high volume of applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Coordinator of the Phenomenal Woman Program, Greenhope Services for Women, New York, NY

Coordinator of the Phenomenal Woman Program

Posted on: October 11, 2013
Posted by: Greenhope Services for Women

SUMMARY

The person in this position will provide professional skills necessary for the operation and management of Greenhope's Phenomenal Woman Program (PWP). The PWP addresses the issues of women are most at-risk for or are living with HIV/AIDS and other STDs have access to and receive appropriate behavioral health services.



REQUIREMENTS

The competitive candidate will have Bachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences or relevant field. A minimum of one year supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of HIV and STDs including their transmissions. Good organizational skills and ability to work closely with the technical assistance consultants. Experience gathering data and generating reports. Knowledge regarding criminal justice institutions including basic protocols and procedures. Experience working with and administering grants.

DUTIES

• Manage day to day activities of Greenhope's Phenomenal Women Program

• Supervision of case managers to assist with obtaining community and on-site resources and provide support services to clients in the treatment programs

• Ensure case managers conduct HIV & STD education workshop including pre and post testing, input data for GPRA and any other data base, complete service plans, etc.

• Integrate HIV and STD Prevention activities within Greenhope's major Treatment Programs

• Coordinate on-site groups and other prevention activities with Greenhope department directors and community agencies

• Work with directors to ensure appropriate client referrals, coordinate case management activities with substance abuse counselors, family and other staff, and ensure PWP department obtain client documentations.

• Monitor, review and ensure timely and accurate reporting for contractual and other funding sources. Audit case management charts periodically to ensure compliance.
• Work with evaluation department and program director to create and maintain reports
• Conduct, attend and participate in on-site, local and national meetings, conferences, coalitions, etc.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY

Mail cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services for Women, Inc., 435 East 119th Street, New York, NY 10035, E-mail to jobs@greenhope.org, or fax to 212-996-8638

Health Programs Coordinator, BAGLY, Boston, MA

Health Programs Coordinator

Posted on: August 8, 2013

Application deadline: August 21, 2013

Posted by: BAGLY

DESCRIPTION

BAGLY's Health Programs Coordinator is a full-time position that reports directly to the Health Programs Manager. The Health Programs Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of BAGLY's Boston based health related work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Salary starts at $30,000 with benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Health Programs Manager, the Health Programs Coordinator works with the Program Management Team, which includes; other program staff, youth leaders, adult volunteers, community consultants and interns to:

• Organize logistics for BAGLY's Boston-based health promotion activities, including; quarterly large scale health resource events, Health Promotion Social Marketing materials development and community/internet outreach
• Manage all aspects of BAGLY's Health Education and Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) program including, recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer leaders, weekly/monthly youth led group education and quarterly Learning Community meetings
• Provide specialized assistance to persons with multiple and complex HIV/STI risk-reduction needs through BAGLY's Comprehensive Risk Counseling Service (CRCS) including; facilitation of client recruitment and enrollment in CRCS, individualized, multiple session risk reduction and behavior change counseling, facilitation of appropriate individualized medical and psychosocial referrals
• Maintain confidential client and referral tracking systems and strict adherence to Centers for Disease Control standards for implementation of CRCS
• Maintain health program resources including condoms and social marketing materials
• Represent BAGLY at community events as appropriate
• Maintain established relationships with local and national collaborators, funders and communities and sustain excellent internal and external communication and correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, BAGLY's mission, LGBTQ youth, youth leadership and development, health promotion and social justice.
• Undergraduate degree and/or 4 years of full-time professional community-based program implementation or related experience
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS and other STI education, violence and harm reduction, program development and implementation
• Familiarity with evidence based interventions; the youth development approach; and experience working with youth leadership models
• Experience working with communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and youth and young adults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, planning, facilitation and time management skills
• Experience with community building and event planning
• Flexible schedule and availability evenings and some weekends

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary requirements and reference list to jobs@bagly.org. No phone calls or solicitations.

Sales & Business Development Manager, Same Sky, New York, NY

Sales and Business Development Manager

Posted on: June 28, 2013
Posted by: Same Sky

SAME SKY is a trade initiative founded to employ HIV+ women survivors of the Rwandan genocide; the company trains women to crochet beautiful hand blown glass beaded jewelry. Sales are made at Specialty Retail Trunk Shows, Private Home Shows and the website. 100% net proceeds from sales are reinvested to hire more women.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Works closely with founder providing creative ideas and innovative strategies for growth of business.
Builds wholesale and retail business (online and stores).
Has sales experience
Develops, produces, and executes all SAME SKY events, trunk shows, home parties; including logistics, travel etc.
Maintains and updates database with all event related opportunities
Updates calendar of events.
Seeks and identifies opportunities for partnerships and co-branded events with retailers.
Conceives ideas for the SAME SKY content calendar for website email blasts
Oversees SAME SKY Ambassador Program (Board of Advisors) in nurturing, updating on key events and keeping them actively engaged in company development.
Acts as liaison with PR company, helping to strategize events outreach.

REQUIREMENTS

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding event planning skills
Self motivated, detail-oriented, organized, takes initiative and able to multi-task.
Works well in a fast-paced environment–flexible – team player.
3-4 years relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Degree in Communications and PR a huge plus!
Interest in social enterprise and a start-up environment.
Computer savvy-(word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook).
Fashion Jewelry/Accessories experience a Plus.
Film production experience – a Plus.
Great personality a must!

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to: sameskyjob123@gmail.com

HIV Case Manager, Span, Inc, Boston, MA

HIV Case Manager

Posted on: June 21, 2013
Posted by: Span, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Span, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for our Corrections to Community (CTC) Reintegration Program. Span offers a dynamic, supportive, team-oriented working environment dedicated to serving those who have been in prison. We are a private, non-profit agency established in 1976 that has provided services to over 9,000 ex-offenders. For over 30 years, Span has been assisting people who have been in prison to live healthy, responsible and self-directed lives. Span specializes in handling the unique issues and needs of those who have been incarcerated and would like to live healthy, productive and independent lives. We believe that with the appropriate tools and the ability to use them wisely, people who have been in prison are able to change their lives.

All services in the CTC harm reduction based program are for HIV + men and women who are offenders and ex-offenders. Duties include assisting clients in applying for entitlements, referrals to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment as well as education and other social services. The Case Manager will conduct intake, assessment, risk assessment, and discharge planning and will also place clients in long- and short-term residential substance abuse treatment, transitional programs, and shelters when needed. Short- and long-term housing search and support for clients who are sex offenders is also required. Coordinate services with prisons and jails, program presentations, networking with community providers, special agency projects, and data entry.

The position requires at least weekly entry into multiple county houses of correction, jails, and Massachusetts state prisons to provide services for prisoners who are within 6 months of their wrap up or parole eligibility date. Transporting clients and accompaniments to appointments and from prison to placement is necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

Some college is preferred. Criminal record clearance to enter county houses of correction, jails, and Department of Corrections is needed. A valid driver's license and access to a car are required. Case Management experience is essential with some knowledge of criminal justice, substance abuse and housing resources preferred. Bilingual/ Spanish strongly preferred. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position that entails some evening work (12-8PM).

BENEFITS

Salary is competitive. Excellent benefits, including 3 weeks vacation, generous time off for holidays, sick days, and personal time. Health insurance includes Harvard Pilgrim (medical), Delta Dental (dental), life insurance and short-term disability. Support for training on-site and off-site is provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email cover letter and resume to jcaldwell@spaninc.org

Research Study Coordinator, Public Health Foundation Enterprises, San Francisco, CA

Research Study Coordinator

Posted on: June 7, 2013
Application deadline: July 1, 2013
Posted by: Public Health Foundation Enterprises

SUMMARY

Public Health Foundation Enterprises, Inc. (PHFE) invites applications for the full-time position of Research Study Coordinator in the Substance Use Research Unit, a grant-funded research unit within the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Research in this Unit focuses on the evaluation of behavioral, biological, and pharmacological clinical trials to reduce substance use and HIV risk behaviors. Our close-knit team consists of a Medical Director, Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, Epidemiologist, Recruitment Coordinator and three Research Associates. http://www.sfhiv.org/research


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee and coordinate intervention trials and evaluation studies, including ensuring that studies are enrolling according to goals; support staff to meet these goals using data-driven problem-solving

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and study specific protocols (SSPs) and ensure adherence of study staff to protocols and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Provide supervision and training to research staff; ensure that study staff are up-to-date with all training requirements, licenses and certifications
• Oversee, plan for, and problem-solve the data needs of the Unit including creation and modification of Access-based questionnaires, case report forms, and databases
• Create, oversee, and manage the quality control systems for research records and study data
• Independently manage regulatory affairs of the Unit including preparation of IRB submissions for initial review, modification, renewal, and study close-out, as well post-approval IRB reporting
• Facilitate weekly meetings and prepare and present information to regulating agencies such as the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and funding agencies such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
• Supervise and manage consultants and contractors such as text-messaging vendors, electronic medication monitoring systems, compounding pharmacies, and local laboratories
• Problem-solve and manage laboratory issues and supplies; conduct quality control checks of result logs for urine tests, blood tests, and HIV tests
• Contribute to the coordination and writing of grant and manuscript submissions for the Unit
• Plans for unit staffing needs including hiring, training and supervising Research Associates and recruitment staff.
• Supervise research associates and other staff working on pharmacologic studies, provide guidance as a supervisor, conduct regularly scheduled supervisory meetings with supervisees

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 3+ years conducting/coordinating studies in public health, medical, substance abuse, or social services fields
• Proven high-level of attention to detail and ability to function independently and perform multiple critical tasks simultaneously under dynamic circumstances and competing deadlines
• Familiarity with research processes including outreach, protocol development, regulatory submissions, and QA monitoring
• Experience writing detailed reports or IRB submissions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient computer skills including experience with Word, Excel, EndNote and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in data management (MS Access, SQL, Visual Basic) and/or computer coding experience
• Knowledge of HIV prevention and harm reduction principles and experience with diverse communities, particularly communities of color, gay/ lesbian/ bisexual/ transgender communities
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the protection of human subjects and confidentiality of research records

Education

• Master's in Public Health or other relevant Masters level degree

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should apply at the following URL: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=702531 or locate the Research Study Coordinator job posting at http://www.phfe.org/jobs

Bilingual Youth Program Associate, La Clinica del Pueblo, Washington, DC

Bilingual Youth Program Associate

Posted on: May 25, 2013
Application deadline: June 14, 2013
Posted by: La Clinica del Pueblo

DESCRIPTION

This position will work within the Community Health Action Department to provide programmatic and administrative support for the Youth Center, targeting Young Latino Men who have Sex with Men (YLMSM) and Young Latino Transgender Women (YLTG) 18 – 29). Assist Program Manager in tailoring, adapting and co-facilitating small group-level intervention curriculum for the Latino population living with HIV and in developing and implementing communication strategies that increase traditional and new media covered of social marketing campaign. The Associate will administer oral HIV antibody tests and provide test results.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Two-year college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in facilitating support groups and coordination of small groups activities working in a Latino community and diverse populations. Ability to develop and maintain positive communication lines with La Clínica del Pueblo's various in-house programs and manage phone/face-to-face crisis situations. Good writing skills in Spanish English and strong communication skills. Experience with word processing, database and spreadsheet software programs.

Salary Range: $31,517 to $36,245.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to: resume2@lcdp.org or Fax to: (202) 332-0085.

Case Manager, The Fortune Society, Long Island, NY

Case Manager

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Application deadline: July 9, 2013
Posted by: The Fortune Society

DESCRIPTION

The Fortune Society's mission is to support successful reentry from prison and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. We do this by believing in the power of individuals to change; building lives through service programs shaped by the needs and experiences of our clients, and changing minds through education and advocacy that work to rectify unjust and criminal justice polices.

Case Managers screen, assess, counsel and link clients to needed transitional services (e.g., housing, entitlements, medical/mental health care, treatment, food & clothing) both within and outside the agency.
Ideal candidates have a BA or HS/GED with related experience, and at least two years experience dealing with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and/or criminal justice issues. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 3 weeks of vacation during the first year, tuition reimbursement and the chance to make a difference in the lives of formerly incarcerated men and women.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this job, please click on this link: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=503465
The Fortune Society encourages individuals to apply who have successfully made the transition from incarceration and/or substance abuse into a stable, productive lifestyle in the community. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Immigration Law Internship, HIV Law Project, New York, NY

Immigration Law Internship

Posted on: May 16, 2013
Posted by: HIV Law Project

DESCRIPTION

HIV Law Project (HLP) has an immediate need for a summer intern or volunteer advocate for our immigration practice to work full time for a 10 week program begining in May or June and ending in August 2013. The internship is unpaid.

HIV Law Project was founded in 1989 in response to a growing need for innovative legal services and advocacy programs for underserved, low-income people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly women and their families; people of color; undocumented and recent immigrants; members of the LGBT community; and the homeless.

The Immigration practice at HIV Law Project consists of asylum applications, representation of domestic violence, crime, and trafficking survivors, green card applications, waivers of inadmissibility and removability, naturalization, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), and removal defense. Our cutting edge asylum work includes representation of immigrants fearing persecution on account of their sexual orientation, gender, HIV status and/or other disabilities, or a combination of these grounds. We represent individuals filing affirmative applications for relief as well as those in removal proceedings. Our clients include individuals requiring special attention to the immigration consequences of their criminal histories.

Examples of recent cases include:

- winning asylum for a gay man from Nigeria who fled persecution on account of his sexual orientation and LGBT and HIV-advocacy work
- winning asylum in Immigration Court for a woman living with AIDS and mental illness from Turkey, who was also the victim of notario fraud
- winning relief from removal for a woman who was battered by her U.S. citizen husband
- representation of a transgender woman from Mexico who was trafficked into the United States more than ten years ago
- ongoing representation in Immigration Court of a long-term legal permanent resident from the Dominican Republic with minor convictions who was last arrested almost twenty years ago

The intern will have the opportunity to work on a number of cases similar to these, including removal cases in Immigration Court for which hearings are scheduled over the summer. The intern may also have the opportunity to work on amicus briefs and attend advocacy network meetings and trainings across the NYC area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation of applications and supporting evidence, legal research, drafting memorandums and pre-hearing briefs, and conducting immigration screenings and intakes with new clients. Interns have the opportunity to work directly with clients in ongoing cases. In addition to substantive legal work, interns assist with administrative tasks such as closing and tracking case files.

QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective interns or volunteers should have completed at least one full year of study at an accredited law school and have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience in immigration law and/or advocacy is a plus.

Fluency in Spanish or French is highly desirable, but not required.

The HIV Law Project is unable to provide any funding for interns.

HOW TO APPLY

Send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample via email ONLY to cvelez@hivlawproject.org

HIV Law Project is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, PLWHAS, people with disabilities, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

Director of Development, Rosehedge Multifaith Works, Seattle, WA

Director of Development

Posted on: May 10, 2013
Posted by: Rosehedge Multifaith Works

THE ORGANIZATION

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works provides housing and support services for people living with HIV/AIDS who are homeless and also struggling with chemical dependency and mental health issues. Stigmatized and removed from "mainstream" life by disease or homelessness, these people often sequester themselves away from others and end up lonely, afraid, with no one to reach out to.

THE POSITION

Rosehedge/Multifaith Works is seeking to hire a Director of Development to lead and collaborate – as a member of the leadership team – the design and implementation of a diversified and comprehensive plan to cultivate support through major and individual gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation funding, and special events. This position provides leadership to the development team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. This position works in close relationship with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and Chair of the Development Committee, and builds effective relationships with the larger team.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Director of Development will demonstrate a passionate interest in creating and leading development efforts. She/he will demonstrate initiative, creativity, energy, leadership, and a passion for HIV/AIDS care, housing, and supportive services. She/he will have a working knowledge of all areas within fund development, and be able to demonstrate success in these areas, especially in building, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with major donors and supporters. The candidate must think and work well as part of a collaborative, integrated team to accomplish goals, and should be able to anticipate problems and develop practical, positive solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fund Development

• Design and execute individual donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and communication strategy and plans; partner with Executive Director, Board of Directors, and others to successfully implement the plan to grow individual giving efforts
• Cultivate, maintain, and deepen relationships with existing portfolio of funders/supporters
• Lead cultivation and stewardship activities including face-to-face solicitation meetings and cultivation and solicitation events
• Oversee relationships with foundations and corporate funders and prospects

Community Outreach and Special Events

• Manage and oversee all fundraising event processes
• Take the lead in obtaining corporate sponsorship for events
• Identify community events for organization visibility and ensure the organization has a positive presence at community events such as Gay Pride and the AIDS Walk

Marketing and Communications

• Develop a strategic marketing plan to build the organization's presence and reputation
• Write and update compelling narrative for all communications and development documents
• Design and execute direct mail campaigns
• Design and execute email direct marketing campaigns
• Oversee the design and maintenance of agency brochures, website, and online presence
• Press releases

Organizational Management

• Create and manage annual development work plan in accordance with agency financial goals
• Create and manage annual development department budget and goals
• Manage and ensure the accurate maintenance of records and donor information in the donor database and produce monthly reports and other reports as requested
• Monitor effectiveness and analyze results of all fundraising strategies and programs
• Ensure timely recognition of gifts/grants and acknowledge funders as required on all materials
• Track all current funding sources and maintain/implement a calendar delineating reporting requirements and corresponding deadlines
• Manage and oversee workplace giving programs
• Work in collaboration with the Chair of the Development Committee to lead monthly development meetings
• Fully participate as a member of the leadership team, attending board meetings as needed and participating in all staff meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Supervise members of the development team
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Self-starter with at least three to five years of successful experience in the non-profit development field
• A proven and demonstrated level of success in fundraising efforts
• Working knowledge of all areas within fund development
• Strategic thinker with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with budgets and the budget-development process
• Experience with event planning on limited budgets, ability to manage volunteers and staff during events
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including excellent public speaking skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Willingness to make a minimum of a two year commitment to Rosehedge/Multifaith Works

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• Familiarity with relational databases – especially Salesforce
• Experience working with non-profit community-based organizations and knowledge of affordable housing or community development
• Knowledge and experience relating to HIV/AIDS and Housing
• Knowledge and experience relating to the GLBTQ community
• Some knowledge of or experience with faith communities

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

1. From reviewing our website (www.rosehedge.org), especially our mission and services offered, what interests you in working at Rosehedge/Multifaith Works?
2. From your personal and professional background, how will you contribute to the mission of our organization?

Submit application materials to:
Lauren Simonds, Executive Director - lauren@rosehedge.org

Consultant - Emergency Preparedness, Women's Refugee Commission, New York, NY

Short-Term Consultant - Field Test of Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Posted by: Women's Refugee Commission

DESCRIPTION

Since 1989, the Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC) has advocated vigorously for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and displaced women, children and young people—bringing about lasting, measurable change.

The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) program of the WRC leads innovative programming to improve the SRH of all persons affected by crises.  They identify critical gaps in SRH and make recommendations on solutions to better meet the needs of women and girls specifically.  To ensure that the minimum standard for priority SRH services are in place from the outset of an emergency, they advocate for implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health in crisis situations.  They advocate that after the crisis situation stabilizes, the full range of SRH services be available.  The WRC began advocating for the inclusion of SRH within emergency preparedness activities in 2010.

The WRC currently facilitates the official RH sub-working group of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR), with the goal of developing policy and programmatic recommendations for the inclusion of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) within Emergency Preparedness and Planning activities.  The WRC is joined by the World Health Organization, International Planned Parenthood Federation’s (IPPF) SPRINT initiative, UNICEF, UNFPA, the IFRC, CARE and International Medical Corps in efforts related to this issue.

Between 2011 and 2012, the group developed a SRH fact sheet for the 2011 Global Platform meeting, and a Policy Brief for the 2012 International Disaster Risk Reduction Day.  The group has additionally drafted a checklist of activities for implementation at the national, sub-national and community level which would support the incorporation of SRH within DRR and emergency preparedness.  This check list is currently in need of field test and review. 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE & SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Emergencies and large-scale disasters have significant impact on public health, health infrastructure and the delivery of health care. More than 1.1 million deaths were recorded in over 4000 large-scale natural disasters in the past decade, with an average of over 220 million people affected each year. More than 1.5 billion people live in countries affected by fragility, conflict or large-scale violence. In 2012, it is estimated at least 51 million people in 16 countries require some form of humanitarian assistance. This is not the full picture, as numerous other emergencies, including epidemics, chemical and radiological incidents, and major transport crashes, also affect public health, particularly at the local level, but often with national and international dimensions too. Economic losses from these events run into the billions of dollars, setting back social development and hard-earned health gains.

• Emergencies have a disproportionate effect on the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children.
• Eight of the ten countries with the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world are in fragile circumstances and are affected by current or recent conflict. Neonatal mortality rates are highest in areas affected by humanitarian emergencies.
• Given the high HIV prevalence in countries at risk or facing emergencies, a significant proportion of people affected by emergencies are living with HIV.
• Emergencies linked to displacement, food insecurity and poverty increase vulnerability to HIV and negatively affect the lives of those already living with HIV.
• Population pressures, combined with poorly planned urban and rural development and climate change, make communities more vulnerable to, and increase the risk of, emergencies and disasters.

Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a significant public health need in all communities, including those facing emergencies. As stated in the outcome document of the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, universal access to reproductive health, including family planning and sexual health, is needed and should be integrated into national strategies and programmes.

ABOUT THE CONSULTANCY

The WRC currently seeks a consultant to assist in the field test of the draft checklist, developed by the official RH sub-working group of the ISDR.  Ideal candidates would possess experience working in disaster risk reduction, and have networks for this work in at least two countries.  Some field test locations may be selected based on existing government and agency networks.  Additionally, ideal candidates would posses some knowledge of field test methodology and tools. 

 

SPECIFIC DELIVERABLES

The Consultant is expected to work with the RH sub-working group of the ISDR, under supervision of the WRC in order to complete the following deliverables:

• Provide input to field test methodology and finalize protocol
• Draft e-tool for broad data collection regarding the existing checklist- to be implemented through survey format or through targeted outreach. Analyze and present findings.
• Travel and actively engage 2-3 country DRR teams in the revision and further development of the checklist Integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health into Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management. 
• Implement field test methodology in each country (ie: consultation groups, and key informant interviews), incorporating all levels of the health system
• Summarize field input regarding recommendations for “field friendliness”
• Incorporate suggested revisions within checklist, for presentation to the working group
• Garner support within field offices for the finalization of such tools and obtain information about other resource needs

For more information on our work at the Women’s Refugee Commission, and our Sexual and Reproductive Health Program please click here.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://womensrefugeecommission.org/about/employment/1627-short-term

Apply for the job here.

Nutrition Policy Officer, World Food Programme, Rome, Italy

Nutrition Policy Officer

Posted on: April 29, 2013
Application deadline: May 19, 2013
Posted by: World Food Programme

DESCRIPTION

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP is committed to ensuring children, women and other vulnerable groups have access to appropriate nutrition. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Nutrition Policy Officer P3, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The Nutrition Policy Officer will report to the Head of Nutrition and HIV Unit within the Programme, Policy and Innovation Division and be responsible for the following key duties:

• Provide support for the formulation and reporting on policy for nutrition and HIV/TB;
• Ensure WFP's HIV & TB Policy and Nutrition Policy are implemented appropriately in different contexts through advising and supporting Regional Bureaux and Country Offices;
• Support the development and regular updating of nutrition programme guidance for use by Country Offices, Regional Bureaux, and Headquarters' Divisions, and ensure knowledge transfer between regions in prioritized thematic areas, in coordination with other knowledge sharing efforts;
• Provide normative and technical review of nutrition components of project documents in the Policy Review Committee, and provide policy and technical guidance as needed to improve the effectiveness of WFP activities;
• Identify, research, and analyse policy issues, suggest strategies, and assist in the preparation of policy papers related to the operations of nutrition in particular, and to food assistance and food security in general;
• Consolidate information from Regional Bureaux and provide inputs on WFP Nutrition Programming for the Annual Performance Report;
• Contribute to the enhancement of WFP's leadership status in different forums on subjects related to nutrition; participate in nutrition related subgroups and task forces;
• Support operations research and evidence building;
• Represent WFP in selected international meetings on nutrition, food security, emergency humanitarian relief and development related issues;
• Assist with strengthening the capacity for nutrition within WFP;
• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

• University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family Health & Nutrition, Food Security, Food Technology or other related fields.

Experience:

• At least five years (two of which international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition, public health, international development, emergency assistance and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food assistance, with a strong preference to work in humanitarian and development nutrition programmes;
• Experience in planning and/or managing nutrition programmes including treatment as well as prevention and micronutrient programmes;
• Experience with programming of food assistance in emergency, protracted relief and recovery and/or development contexts;
• Experience with policy and advocacy at different levels (international, national, subnational);
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment, operation research and relevant data analysis;
• Food security and multi-sector programme knowledge and experience are desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Familiar with the latest developments/issues in nutrition, particularly in relation to CMAM, micronutrients, prevention of stunting, food security and nutrition;
• Knowledge of conducting research and ability to collaborate with researchers so as to add to the evidence base which will facilitate WFP's work;
• Understanding of roles/responsibilities of different UN agencies with respect to nutrition;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and nutrition/ public health software (i.e. EPI INFO, STATA or SPSS).

Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills;
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgement and tact;
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, host population, donors, NGOs and other UN agencies;
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:

• Working knowledge (proficiency/Level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP's working languages);
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days' annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http:www.wfp.org Click on: "Where we work" and "Our work" to learn more about WFP's operations.

http:icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

http:www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

HOW TO APPLY

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0013769

Step 1: Create your online CV.

Step 2: Click on "Description" to read the position requirements and "Apply" to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Peer Advocate, BABES Network - YWCA, Seattle, WA

Peer Advocate

Posted on: April 19, 2013
Posted by: BABES Network - YWCA

DESCRIPTION

BABES Network - YWCA is a peer leadership program for women and families affected by HIV, a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. BABES promotes self-empowerment, reduces isolation, enhances quality of life and serves the needs of women living with HIV and their families through peer support, advocacy, education and outreach.

Operating on the concept that HIV positive women are uniquely qualified to understand and support one another, BABES Network's HIV positive Peer Advocates support our mission by helping other HIV positive women move into positions of leadership. They provide peer mentorship and education to other HIV positive women, and recruit women for events and retreats. Peer Advocates may also perform community outreach and prevention education at schools, treatment centers, shelters, prisons, churches, businesses and other groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engage HIV+ members in conversations about treatment adherence, medical care, support 
Support healthy behaviors and attitudes among BABES' multi-cultural membership with active listening, strength-based counsel, education and modeling 
Respond to provider referrals and self-referred women to provide welcoming service entry point for newly diagnosed or those re-entering the care system 
Facilitate support groups, events and retreats. 
Visit members in the hospital or at home as prearranged with supervisor. 
Work with co-workers to develop an effective team to fulfill BABES Network mission. 
Provide resources and referrals to women living with HIV/AIDS including food, housing and transportation assistance, medical care and case management 
Stay up-to-date on medical developments related to HIV and changes to AIDS services 
Assist other staff members with community outreach, volunteer management, newsletter production and fund-raising activities 
Attend trainings to maintain proficiency in active listening, peer advocacy, medical treatment, de-escalation, other community services, etc. 
Perform community outreach and prevention education at schools, treatment centers, shelters, prisons, churches, businesses and other groups as requested by supervisor 
Keep accurate records of services provided by entering all communications and updated information in CareWare database 
Achieve contact goals for one-on-one peer counseling via phone and in person 
Correspondence, staff meetings, data entry, trainings and other administrative functions 
Meet regularly with Program Manager to assess performance and adjust workload 
Provide a welcoming, calm and courteous presence in the office and on the phones 
Help keep the kitchen and other common spaces clean and orderly 
Show demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures 
Continuing search for understanding of racial, gender and class equity 
Adhere to all Volunteer Services protocol relative to volunteer usage, recognition and monitoring. Work alongside volunteers, where applicable 
Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background 
Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience 
One year or more experience living with HIV/AIDS 
One year or more experience with motivational interviewing and/or health education preferred 
Ability to discuss medical information including sexual history and sexual practices and other information that may be graphic in nature 
One or more years experience assisting with trainings, leadership development and/or public speaking 
One year or more experience providing referrals to medical and support services for HIV positive people in Washington State 
Two years or more experience working with staff and clients from a variety of racial, cultural and economic backgrounds including people experiencing homelessness, living with HIV/AIDS or mental illness 
Two years or more experience using computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word and Outlook 
One year or more experience with data entry preferred 
Knowledge of and sensitivity towards issues affecting women living with HIV/AIDS 
Experience working with the African American and African communities, understanding of their culture 
Motivational Interviewing preferred 
Must be an HIV+ woman 
English fluency required, Spanish or other language proficiency a plus 
Willingness to speak publicly about experience as an HIV positive woman to a variety of audiences including youth, incarcerated women, church groups and shelters 
Ability to understand and maintain strict confidentiality 
Ability to represent the program to health care providers, multicultural community groups, media outlets and women who are at-risk for HIV infection, newly diagnosed and/or previously underserved 
Ability to set healthy boundaries 
Good verbal and written communication skills 
Core competencies expected: Achievement, Continuous learning, Customer service, Flexibility, Fostering Diversity, Interpersonal Skills, Leading and Developing others, Professionalism, Reliability, Social justice advocacy, Specialized knowledge and Stress management 
Flexibility and ability to multi-task 
Willingness to learn new skills 
Women of color strongly encouraged to apply 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION

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

Must be able to bend and stretch and be able to lift items up to 20 pounds 
Continuously uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping and reaching in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies 
Frequently uses speech, hearing, and sight abilities in exchanging information with clients, agency staff, employers, representatives of community organizations and other individuals in the community 
Occasionally sits for extended periods while performing desktop activities 
Occasionally stands and walks in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings 
Indoor office environment 
Occasional local travel to multiple locations for off-site meetings 

HOURS & BENEFITS

Part time, 20 hours a week 
Weekdays, between hours of 10am-4pm. Some weekend and evening work required 
Position open until filled 
Compensation: $14.54-$17.45 per hour
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans 
As a condition of employment, the YWCA requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible (typically after two years) for the YWCA Retirement Plan, that individual is no longer required to participate in the 403B plan, but is required to participate in the YWCA Retirement Plan at a reduced pay rate of 5%. This reduction in pay coupled with a local YWCA and National YWCA match reaffirms the YWCA's commitment to the long-term self sufficiency of our staff and is a benefit for YWCA employees. It is important to note; however, the 5% reduced pay rate will lead to a reduction in pay, but, will never reduce wages below the minimum wage required by the State of Washington. This new pay rate will be the basis of any future YWCA salary adjustments. If you have worked in a YWCA agency previously and qualified for YWCA retirement, your deducted wages along with YWCA contributions will immediately be transferred to the YWCA retirement 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please email 7tzrq-3753466148@job.craigslist.org with your resume and cover letter.

The YWCA of Seattle • King County • Snohomish County is an equal opportunity employer.