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.

Consortium Intern, Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights, Boston, MA

Consortium Intern

Posted on: January 30, 2015
Posted by: Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights

The Consortium on Gender, Security and Human Rights is an organization devoted to bringing knowledge about gender to bear on the quest to end armed conflicts and build sustainable peace. Founded in 2002, and now based at the University of Massachusetts Boston, its work is a result of collaboration between scholars and researchers from academic institutions in the Boston area, as well as NGOs and international institutions such as the United Nations. The Consortium works to build knowledge about gender, armed conflict and security through fostering greater interaction between scholars, policy-makers and practitioners; our activities include hosting lectures, discussions, workshops and conferences. Currently, we are developing a new website, with the aim of fostering international collaboration, and encouraging researchers to address unanswered questions in the field of gender, armed conflict, peace-building and security.

Because we are a small, non-profit organization, our interns are integral to the successful execution of all of our core activities, from research to the management of the Consortium itself. Additionally, we see our internship program is a key part of fulfilling our mission to educate emerging scholars and professionals, so we strive to provide interns with educational opportunities and mentorship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The responsibilities vary, and are determined individually for each intern. Our staff meets with each incoming intern to come up with a mix of assignments that best matches the intern's learning goals and skills with the Consortium's current needs.
• Typical intern tasks include:

1. Assisting with our international speaker series program, which brings researchers and practitioners from across the world to speak about cutting edge issues related to gender, security, and human rights.
2. Supporting our participation in the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, which serves as a bridge between women's human rights defenders working in conflict-affected situations and policy-makers at UN Headquarters.
3. Researching a topic of interest to the intern and the Consortium, in order to create an annotated bibliography to be posted on the Consortium's new website.
4. Drafting tweets and facebook posts about news stories related to gender and security or recently published research.
5. Monitoring multiple listervs and searching for resources to create a monthly digest of job openings, conferences, research and funding opportunities in this field.
6. Assisting in the management of our organization.

• This internship provides interns with the opportunity to see how a small-NGO functions on a day-to-day basis as well as develop their own leadership skills as an essential part of this organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates should possess:

1. Strong research ability and organizational skills
2. The ability to multi-task
3. Basic computer skills (familiarity with Microsoft office and Google documents)
4. Intensely focused attention to detail and accuracy
5. A high level of initiative and responsibility
6. Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of projects
7. Strong interpersonal skills
8. An interest in learning about gender and security in the UN and in conflict zones worldwide

• Website development skills are a plus.
• During Fall and Spring Semesters, both part-time (15-20 hours/week) and full-time internships (35-40 hours/week) are available, though strong preference is given to applicants able to make a full-time commitment and/or able to work for two semesters.
• In the summer, most internships are full-time; ideally, interns should be able to commit at least two and a half months to this position, and end their internships no earlier than August 15^th. Later end dates are preferred.
• Hours are flexible, and some work can be completed on a home computer.
• Spring, summer and fall internship positions will be filled on a rolling basis.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application to the Consortium's director, Dr. Carol Cohn, at volunteer@genderandsecurity.org. Applications should include a completed Information Form (found at http://genderandsecurity.org/intern.htm), resume, and cover letter. Please be specific about the time period for which you are seeking an internship, and the weekly time commitment you are prepared to make.

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during the session.

DUTIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

TIME COMMITMENT

• Spring 2015 semester (with option to extend)
• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Katie Hayden at katie@massnow.org. References upon request.

Fundraising Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Fundraising Intern

Posted on: December 22, 2014
Start date: January 12, 2015
End date: May 29, 2015
Posted by: Mass NOW

Founded in 1968, the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy feminist organization in the Commonwealth working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: Economic Equality, Reproductive Rights, Racial Justice, LGBTQ Issues, Ending Violence Against Women, and Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

We are looking for a fundraising intern to help Mass NOW meet it's annual fundraising goal and to assist in planning our two major fundraising events, "I Heart Equal Rights" and "The Feminist Affair". The fundraising intern will work closely with Mass. NOW's Policy and Operations Manager, VP of Fundraising, as well as the Planning Committees for each function.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit development and management; events planning, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, and gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Soliciting individual donors and sponsors for various events
• Planning a full and varied silent auction for The Feminist Affair.
• Managing incoming donations, appropriate thank you notes, and donation documentation
• Provide administrative support in sending mailings and generating reports for board members.
• Updating the donor database to reflect current activity

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong interest in women's issues and social justice
• A history of activism and passion for Mass. NOW's issue areas
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing situations
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable working independently but also working with a team and a supervisor.
• Experience in fundraising is a plus

TIME COMMITMENT

• 10-15 hours per week (flexible scheduling) during the Spring 2015 semester (flexible start and end dates) with the option to extend.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to katie@massnow.org.

South Asian Advocate/Case Manager, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Boston, MA

South Asian Advocate/Case Manager

Posted on: December 17, 2014
Posted by: Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence

South Asian Case Manager/ Advocate 

(Full Time Position, 35 hours/week)

Position is within our Community Based Services Program located in Boston and primarily serves local clients; thought services extend throughout Massachusetts to provide needed services to victims, survivors and their children. Hours are typically weekdays, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with possible after hours and weekend work. This position reports to the Community Based Services Manager.

ATASK's mission is to prevent domestic violence in Asian families and communities and to provide hope to survivors. The ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for victims, survivors and their children and will work as a team member of ATASK to provide comprehensive services to the Asian and general community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide culturally competent, trauma informed services to victims or domestic violence
• Provide direct services to clients: including safety planning, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy
• Assist and accompany clients (and their children) to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits, social/community agencies relative to client short, and long-term stabilization goals
• Provide service and supportive counseling in client's native language as needed
• Accurately and effectively, provide translation and interpretation on clients (and children's) behalf as needed
• Make referrals, network, and directly advocate with other agencies to assist clients in achieving safety and stabilization goals
• Conduct intake, assessment, and goal planning with clients
• Maintain current and accurate records of services update database and prepare periodic reports
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, case meetings, and trainings
• Answer hot line calls: ascertain caller's needs; provide supportive listening, crisis intervention, safety planning, information about domestic violence, resources and inter-agency and external referrals
• Participate in the Silk Road Gala and other fundraising events as needed
• Represent agency at meetings with community collaborators and other community events as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency (speaking, reading and writing) in English and Nepali .
• Be understanding, sensitive to, and have empathy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
• At least two years of prior case management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred, but not required
• Experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, or trauma preferred
• Knowledge of health care, legal, education, work force development, mental health, and child systems preferred
• Ability to work with survivors and/or their children in crisis situations
• Committed to ending a culture of domestic violence
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Working knowledge or MS office suite
• Valid driver's license preferred, and access to a vehicle, not required

HOW TO APPLY

FAX or email your resume and cover letter to:

Rukmini Karki, BA. LLB, MA

CBS Program Manager & Legal Advocacy Services

P.O. Box 120108 Boston, MA 02112
Fax: (617) 338-2352 ext 221
Email: rkarki@atask.org

Salary will commensurate with education and experience. The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, LGBT Health Research, Fenway Community Health Center, Boston, MA

Recruitment and Outreach Specialist - LGBT Health Research

Posted on: October 31, 2014
Posted by: Fenway Community Health Center

The Fenway Institute is the nation's leading center for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender research and evaluation, training and education and policy and advocacy. The Institute conducts a wide range of studies on such topics as HIV risk reduction and prevention, drug treatment trials efficacy, substance abuse recovery and hepatitis transmission. The following position is available at the Institute within Fenway Health:

Recruitment and Outreach Specialist [Job ID #633]

Note: Must be available to work nights and weekends

The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist will develop and implement marketing, communication and recruitment plans that reflect the Fenway Institute's research needs with an ultimate goal of community education, participant recruitment, interdepartmental collaboration and research promotion.

DUTIES

• identifying and conducting outreach and education in community spaces where recruitment, research and services can effectively be promoted
• establishing and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders
• developing and implementing digital marketing and social media recruitment strategies that reflect institute research needs
• collaborating interdepartmentally on community outreach and educational efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• assisting in navigation of participants through initial stages of research participation process, by conducting protocol specific prescreening activities
• tracking and regularly presenting progress, process improvements and challenges in recruitment meetings
• assisting in retention efforts for enrolled participants
• supporting participants with navigation in the health care and social service system
• working with clients and organizations to get them access to appropriate care/services.

This position will be the lead recruiter for a home-based HIV testing study targeting men who have sex with men and transgender women.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Previous recruitment, community education or outreach experience highly desired
• Demonstrated cultural competency in relation to LGBTQ communities
• Experience working with ethnically and racially diverse communities
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS education and/or service organizations
• Excellent written and verbal skills, and ability to meet deadlines within a team environment
• Experience conducting presentations in a variety of contexts
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse work staff preferred
• Ability to work independently and with a team; a self-starter personality is required
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals required

Fenway Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Fenway Health is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation or identification, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work-related factors.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a resume and cover-letter to employment@fenwayhealth.org

Note: Applications or resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. When applying for this position, please reference the job title and job ID #633

Front Office Coordinator, Rosie's Place, Boston, MA

Front Office Coordinator

Posted on: October 29, 2014
Application deadline: November 24, 2014
Posted by: Rosie's Place

Rosie's Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, offers emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn. Founded in 1974, Rosie's Place welcomes each guest with respect and unconditional love. Rosie's Place accepts no government funds and relies instead on committed volunteers and private supporters to accomplish its effective and innovative work.

OBJECTIVE

Provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for guests and visitors entering Rosie's Place and to act as an effective, respectful liaison for guests seeking to access services.

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide reliable, dependable, punctual coverage of the Rosie's Place front office via the front desk.
• Greet guests and visitors at the main entrance and create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
• Handle all incoming telephone calls.
• Check mail and messages, make laundry appointments, fax, copy and assist with donations.
• Oversee the use of telephone, computer, laundry and showers. Consistently monitor guest areas.
• Resolve conflicts in a respectful manner to maintain a peaceful environment.
• Refer guests to advocates and help guests with emergency services.
• Lock up front office areas in the evening and follow security protocols.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Front Office Manager.
• Report directly to the Front Office Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Comfortable dealing with diverse groups of people.
• Adaptable, able to cope with stress, quick thinking, energetic and a good sense of humor.
• Able to speak Spanish preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email resume and cover letter to jadlerresumes@rosiesplace.org.

Please write "Front Office Coordinator" in the subject line of your email.

Development Officer for Foundation Support, National Network of Abortion Funds

Development Officer for Foundation Support

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Posted by: National Network of Abortion Funds

The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is dedicated to eliminating economic barriers to abortion for low-income women and girls across the United States. NNAF is composed of over 100 funds in at least 38 states and four countries. We work to build a strong network of abortion funds that provide direct financial assistance for abortion. Together with our funds, we advocate for policy change to ensure access for those facing the greatest obstacles: low-income women, women of color, and young women. This is an exciting time for NNAF as we nurture new funds emerging in underserved areas, deepen our support for funds working within the reproductive justice framework, and co-lead a bold national coalition campaign to increase abortion access by restoring Medicaid coverage for abortion.

We are working to make access to abortion a reality for everyone, no matter their resources. We are building a movement, mentoring young leaders, and working toward a world in which everyone can shape their own futures and families. We invite you to join us as the newest member of our dedicated and growing team.

NNAF is headquartered in Boston, MA with staff also working remotely from Minnesota, Virginia, and New York. We know how important it is to support our remote staff to maintain connection and cohesiveness as a team. To this end, we ensure weekly one-on-one supervision, video-enhanced staff meetings, quarterly in-person meetings, and more.

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Flexible, must be within 1 hour of major airport, Boston preferred

Deadline: Open until filled

The Development Officer for Foundation Support is responsible for maintaining and expanding support from foundations and reports to the Deputy Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for creating the foundation support strategy and goals.
• Drafts and finalizes proposals, reports, financial documents and correspondence, as well as other materials for funders, with feedback from the Deputy Director and Executive Director as needed.
• Manages grant tracking, deadlines for proposals and reports, regular contact with foundations, and foundations database with support from the Communications and Development Associate.
• Monitors progress toward annual fundraising goal from foundations.
• Researches and cultivates new foundation prospects.
• Coordinates visits to foundations for Executive Director as needed and stewards funders through additional contact. Includes overseeing work to keep foundations updated and connected to NNAF, including setting up webinars and other meetings to present NNAF accomplishments.
• Monitors progress toward goals and activities described in proposals.
• Serves as primary supervisor for the Communications and Development Associate. The CDA also supports the individual donor program and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience securing substantial foundation support for social justice non-profits; experience producing high-quality proposals and reports.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to write highly polished letters, reports, and proposals.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel. Internet savvy.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Approach

• You enjoy writing and the challenge of figuring out how to most effectively communicate our work and impact to funders.
• You are committed to abortion access and full reproductive health care for all people; commitment to women's rights and to social, economic, and racial justice for all.
• You enjoy collaboration and being part of a dynamic, highly productive and integrated team; you maintain flexibility and effectively manage ambiguity in a responsive work environment.
• You enjoy working with diverse staff and board in an organization committed to racial justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity and/or established relationships with abortion rights and reproductive justice funders at the national level.
• Experience creating budgets and financial reports for foundations.
• Experience stewarding foundations through direct contact with program officers.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and creative.
• Ability to give a minimum of two-year commitment.

NNAF is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation.

As an organization working in solidarity with the reproductive justice movement, NNAF is committed to fostering the leadership and elevating the voices of young women, women of color, Native women, immigrant women, and other women living in marginalized communities, including low-income women, teenage parents, women who were formerly imprisoned and women who have received funding for abortions. We strongly encourage these women to apply.

Compensation for this position is competitive, based on experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with health and dental insurance, generous vacation and sick time, retirement benefits, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (no more than 3 pages) to the National Network of Abortion Funds at: jobs@fundabortionnow.org

Please use this subject line: [Name] Development Officer for Foundation Support Search

Please mention where you found this posting.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

No calls please.

Legislative Task Force Intern, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Legislative Task Force Intern

Posted on: August 22, 2014
Posted by: Mass NOW

The Massachusetts National Organization of Women is a multi-issue organization working to achieve equality for men and women. Our six priority issue areas include: 1. Economic Equality, 2. Reproductive Rights, 3. Racial Justice, 4. LGBTQ Issues, 5. Ending Violence Against Women, 6. Ensuring Civil Rights for Everyone.

Legislative Task Force Intern

Mass. NOW is a multi-issue progressive feminist organization pushing for equality on multiple legislative fronts. During the upcoming session, Mass NOW will be supporting a number of bills and seeks a motivated, detail-oriented intern to help track legislation for the upcoming 2014 Massachusetts session. The intern would work closely with the Programs and Policy director, the VP of Legislation, and the legislative task force to push forward Mass NOW's legislative agenda. The Legislative Task Force Intern will work the VP of Legislation and will be responsible for monitoring activities and actions within the General Assembly during its 2014 Session.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track pending legislation in the current session, and record lead sponsors, co-sponsors, and votes on bills.
• Keep track of dates for bill filing, amendment filing, and hearings.
• Set up and maintain media alerts on Mass NOW's priority bills
• Draft fact sheets on legislation
• Collect stories from members and allies to support legislative efforts
• Attend legislative hearings & legislator office visits
• Update the VP of legislation and task force members about pending legislation
• Prepare legislative outreach materials, including action alerts, advocate and legislator briefs

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in legislative process and policy advocacy
• Detail oriented
• Experience in public policy and advocacy is a strong plus
• Experience researching and tracking state and federal legislation
• Strong organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume to katie@massnow.org.

Bilingual Community Advocate, On The Rise, Cambridge, MA

Bilingual Community Advocate

Posted on: November 26, 2013
Posted by: On the Rise

DESCRIPTION

On The Rise, Inc. (OTR) is a dynamic, Cambridge, MA-based non-profit founded in 1995 that serves women in crisis and homelessness throughout the region. Our Safe Haven Program's innovative approach has unprecedented success with women who are unable to make full use of other community programs for reasons that may include their histories (trauma, violence and abuse are ubiquitous) and present conditions (many women are coping with multiple issues, from physical and mental health concerns, to addiction, criminal histories, and more). In the face of these obstacles, women who participate in OTR's programs leverage their initiative and core strengths to find safety and discover new possibilities.

This full-time exempt position reports directly to the Program Director. One position on the 6-person Advocacy Team is currently open. The position may be filled by an experienced individual with high school diploma or GED who has at least three years' direct service experience with trauma survivors, substance users, people with mental health issues and/or homelessness. Relevant life experience will also be strongly considered for the position. FLEUNCY IN SPANISH IS REQUIRED.

An advocate's responsibilities begin at the Safe Haven, a daytime program where women experiencing trauma and homelessness may address some basic human needs such as food, clothing, rest and hygiene. At the Safe Haven Community Advocates spend both casual and intensive time with individual women, many of whom are trauma survivors, struggle with mental and physical health issues, and substance use/abuse.

The Advocacy Team builds relationships with the women in this environment, and these relationships are the basis for long-term, broad-based support both inside and outside the Safe Haven. Such support may take the form of assistance in using other programs through accompaniment and advocacy; support may relate to a wide range of issues, including housing, drug and alcohol treatment, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood and adult trauma, legal and criminal issues, parenting issues, physical and mental health issues, applying for public benefits, budgeting, sexual identity and orientation, and more.

Hours: OTR's normal business hours are 8-4 on weekdays. The Safe Haven is also open on most Saturdays and most holidays. In order to ensure adequate staffing during all the Safe Haven's scheduled operations, Community Advocates schedules may include one Saturday monthly and occasional holidays and exclude occasional weekdays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct service to women: 
  • Providing broad-based, long-term emotional and general support to women in the Safe Haven, with other programs and offsite (at the hospital, in court, at other community programs, etc.)
  • Working with women to help them articulate their needs, supporting them in meeting these needs, helping them work through issues including housing, drug and alcohol abuse and treatment, domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood and adult trauma, legal and criminal issues, parenting issues, physical and mental health concerns, benefits, budgeting, sexual identity and orientation, and more
  • Facilitating women's access to other programs including information and referral, accompaniment to and advocacy at other agencies and programs, coordinating follow-up care and assistance
  • Crisis intervention and harm reduction, including assessment of danger and risk

• Collaboration:
  • Collaboration within the Advocacy Team to provide a safety net of support for women at OTR that is not wholly dependent on particular staff members, and to leverage the diverse skills of different team members in complex, multi-layered problem-solving
  • Strengthening professional relationships within the continuum of service providers, enhancing the success and effectiveness of referrals between OTR and other programs, and providing a smoother integration for women into and through the system – in keeping with OTR's "mortar between the bricks" philosophy
  • Acting as occasional "ambassador" of OTR to community members, donors, and other interested parties at site visits, open houses, and other organizational events

• Organization:
  • Regular exercise of independent judgment and discretion
  • Participation in maintaining a safe, clean, healthy physical environment, adequate supplies, etc.
  • Certain aspects of day-to-day program management, e.g. meetings, scheduling
  • Recordkeeping and reporting
  • Active participation in program development and evaluation, identification of service gaps, etc.

• Other: 
• Like all OTR employees, Community Advocates will be flexible and open to "pitching in" as needed with other duties that arise in the course of a 13-employee organization's day-to-day operations
• Like all OTR employees, Community Advocates are expected to strive to continuously increase skills and competence, e.g. taking advantage of opportunities for professional networking and continuing education

What We Are Looking For

On The Rise enjoys an excellent reputation within the support of a committed and diverse community. We are looking for a person who can build on our strong history and excellent programming, to continue to increase the quality and positive impact of our programs on women in crisis and homelessness.

The ideal candidate has:

• Personal experience with the issues facing the women who use our services (homelessness, trauma, substance use/abuse, domestic violence, physical/mental health issues, etc.)
• Exceptional commitment to the mission of On The Rise and to furthering this mission through direct service to women
• Demonstrated interest in or prior work with trauma, substance abuse, mental health, homelessness
• Understanding of and/or prior work using harm reduction and relational approaches, and to using these approaches to achieve social justice aims through direct service
• Knowledge of human service agencies and programs throughout Greater Boston
• Commitment and tact in contributing to the work of a multi-disciplinary team and assisting a diverse population, while maintaining personal standards and performance
• Desire to keep learning and stretching
• Determination to "meet each woman where she is" using creative, professional approaches
• Strength and self-knowledge in maintaining personal/professional boundaries, acknowledging personal limitations
• Judgment and experience in helping women prioritize competing, often conflicting, needs
• Rapport and discretion in dealing with sensitive, confidential matters
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced environment; open to new ideas
• Microsoft Office literacy and internet savvy
• FLUENCY IN SPANISH IS REQUIRED

A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle are required for light to moderate use for employment purposes.

Salary commensurate with experience plus great benefits.

On The Rise is partially supported by MOVA through the 1984 VOCA grant from the Office of Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

On The Rise recognizes the importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace and the community. We are an AA/EOE, and we strongly encourage people of color to apply. Individuals who have experienced homelessness or overcome other significant life challenges are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the questions below:

1. What excites you about On The Rise's mission?
2. What are your strongest skills and qualifications that will help you in this position?

Please submit your materials online to:
charyti.reiter@ontherise.org with "Community Advocate " in the subject line.

Policy & Operations Manager, Mass NOW, Boston, MA

Policy & Operations Manager

Posted on: October 11, 2013
Posted by: Mass NOW

DESCRIPTION

Mass NOW seeks a talented, independent feminist to fill the position of Policy and Operations Manager. This is a part-time position (20 hrs/week).
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass NOW) is the only multi-issue, multi-strategy organization in the Commonwealth. The primary responsibilities of the Policy and Operations Manager at Mass NOW include office management, fundraising, and legislative organizing. This role reports to the President of the Board of Directors.

THE POSITION

Office Management (50%)

• Ensuring successful day-to-day operation of the Mass NOW office—managing membership communication, opening mail, returning voicemails, responding to outside inquiries, completing yearly filings, maintaining records, and general office maintenance
• Recruiting, screening, and managing interns and workloads
• Supervising the maintenance of the organization's website, social media tools, and other communication opportunities

Fundraising (35%)

• Working with the VP of Fundraising to organize all aspects of the major Mass NOW Foundation fundraiser, The Feminist Affair, as well as several smaller fundraising events
• Managing the Mass NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
• Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with the Mass NOW board
• Soliciting and stewarding Mass NOW donors, including researching grants and possible major donors
• Maintaining all donor databases

Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (15%)

• Representing Mass NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
• Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
• Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of Mass NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
• Ensuring participation of Mass NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
• Involving Mass NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
• Working with Political Action Committee (PAC) chair to support endorsed candidates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects, while performing at a high level in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Experience managing interns and coordinating a volunteer working board of directors (preferred)
• Proven track record of success in grant-writing and other development activities (preferred)
• Excellent relationship building skills; ability to personally connect with and engage diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders
• Thorough understanding of organizational and project budgeting protocols
• Proficient with the following: internet search engines, donor database software, data retrieval services, MS Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation and critical thinking skills
• Flexible work approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance or management support
• Commitment to NOW's mission and social justice in general

HOW TO APPLY

Email applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to ellie@massnow.org with the subject: Application- Policy and Operations Manager. No phone calls, please.

Mass NOW is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at www.massnow.org

Survivor Mentor, Justice Resource Institute, Boston, MA

Survivor Mentor

Posted on: September 17, 2013
Posted by: Justice Resource Institute

DESCRIPTION

My Life My Choice ("MLMC") is a survivor-led nationally recognized, groundbreaking initiative designed to reach adolescent girls most vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation. MLMC provides a unique continuum of prevention, victim identification, and intervention services including provider training, prevention groups, case coordination, and survivor mentoring to victims of exploitation. Since 2002, MLMC has reached over 1500 girls and over 5500 providers, in Massachusetts and nationally, in a variety of locations including group homes, juvenile detention facilities, child protective services offices, schools, and other community based settings.


An essential component of My Life My Choice programs is the voice and experience of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation. The Survivor Mentor is paired with girls exiting "the Life" to provide the guidance and emotional support they need. The Survivor Mentor will work with other survivors and clinicians on the MLMC team to design a support program for girls referred to MLMC and serves in the mentoring role for as long as their assigned girls need their support. In addition, the Survivor Mentor may facilitate Exploitation Prevention Groups in a variety of settings. This position will not be office based but will interface with the My Life My Choice office at the Family JusticeCenter (989 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston).

JOB FUNCTIONS

ŸProvide one-on-one support and mentoring to adolescent girls who have been commercially sexually exploited. This support will include weekly, biweekly, or monthly meetings (depending on where a young woman is in her recovery) with each meeting lasting 1-3 hours. Contacts may occur wherever the girl is placed (including in group care, a juvenile justice facility, foster home, family setting, and/or in the community).

ŸProvide written documentation of each contact with your assigned girls using designated reporting forms and data collection forms.
Work collaboratively with other MLMC team members in developing an appropriate support services, education, and placement plan for each assigned girl.

ŸWork collaboratively with law enforcement to enhance each girl's safety and ability to aid in a prosecution, when appropriate.
Attend supervision meetings with Coordinator of Survivor Mentor Services as well as staff meetings and regular trainings.
ŸWhen appropriate, co-facilitate exploitation prevention groups with adolescent girls in schools, group homes, etc.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ŸA personal interest in, and commitment to, working with adolescent girls.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Positive attitude and belief in the hope of recovery from commercial sexual exploitation for adolescent girls.

REQUIREMENTS

ŸPersonal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as an adolescent or young adult. This may include exploitation through prostitution, stripping, or pornography.

ŸA significant length of time in recovery from sexual exploitation (out of the commercial sex industry).
ŸA minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
ŸA current driver's license and access to a car.
ŸAbility to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred.

Salary: $20/hour


Justice Resource Institute is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to building and maintaining a diverse community. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBT community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resume and cover letter to Lisa Goldblatt Grace at lgrace@jri.org or via mail to My Life My Choice, 989 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

True Colors Training Studio Lead Teacher, The Theater Offensive, Boston, MA

True Colors Training Studio Lead Teacher

Posted on: August 5, 2013
Application deadline: August 15, 2013
Posted by: The Theater Offensive

DESCRIPTION
The Theater Offensive seeks experienced theater teaching artist to coordinate, manage and teach community workshops, including the Advanced Training Program, for the True Colors Training Studio.

ABOUT TRUE COLORS

True Colors: Out Youth Theater programs use a proven community-based theater approach to train and activate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied youth leaders ages 14-29. True Colors youth present the diversity of LGBT lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation, challenges the status quo, and builds thriving communities. Since 1994, True Colors youth have been creating shows about their lives and performing them throughout Massachusetts. The Theater Offensive works with youth leaders to develop comprehensive True Colors programming that engages each participant deeply in our mission. Program components include:

*True Colors Troupe engages youth of all skill levels year-round in theater skills training, devising, touring and production through the Summer Intensive and Touring Troupes.

*True Colors Training Studio offers a full-range of community workshops, including the Advanced Training Program.

*True Colors Creative Action Crew is a troupe of experienced youth that bring True Colors workshops and performances further into the community.

*True Colors Leadership and Inclusion Council equips youth to make decisions about all of TTO's youth-related programming and join the governing bodies of TTO and our community allies.

TRAINING STUDIO

The Training Studio is intended to provide LGBT and allied youth additional opportunities to gain specific theater skills through two tracks of programming, including community workshops and advanced training. The Advanced Training Program provides opportunities for experienced True Colors members, up to age 29, to engage in a higher level of theatrical training. This curriculum will include, but is not limited to an exploration of theater history, technical theater, acting, directing and exploration of more specific theater methodology. The Training Studio will also host workshops with various lengths and subject matter for LGBT youth and allies from the community, as well as youth already enrolled in True Colors programs.

LEAD TEACHER

Start Date: September 1, 2013

End Date: May 31, 2014

Advanced Training Program Duties:

• Create timeline and plan all activities for the True Colors Training Studio for the 2013 -2014 season
• Identify, recruit and enroll a diverse group of LGBT and allied students into the program
• Create and implement lesson plans for weekly classes
• Contract and set expectations with participant youth; check-in routinely with youth to assess their progress
• Organize final sharing of work at the end of each training period
• Organize field trips to local professional productions
• Manage program budget
• Administer evaluations to all participant youth and guests artists
• The Advanced Training Program runs every Tuesday evenings from October 15 – December 17, 2013 and February 18 – May 6, 2014.

Community Workshops Duties:

• Research, interview, hire and contract appropriate visiting artists for workshops in consultation with TTO staff
• Manage relationships with visiting artists including contracting, payment and attendance and oversight of their work with True Colors Training Studio youth
• Assist visiting artists during workshops
• Community workshops will be held on Mondays in the afternoon and evening from November 4, 2013 – May 30, 2014. This will include up at minimum 7 one-time workshops and 4 workshop series.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years minimum theater teaching experience required, preferably in out-of-school time
• Experience with program management and oversight, including staff hires, contracting and payments
• Experience with program planning & curriculum development
• Experience working with LGBT youth and allies
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be available for workshop facilitation sample August 27 or 29, 6-9PM

The candidate should have an understanding of and experience working with youth and young adults ages 14 – 29. Members of the LGBT community, and people of color are highly encouraged to apply.

Hours per week: Approximately 10-12 hours per week, depending on scheduled activities

HOW TO APPLY

Email cover letter and resume with the subject "Training Studio Lead Teacher" by noon August 15, 2013 to nick@thetheateroffensive.org