National Campus Organizer, Feminist Majority Foundation, Arlington, VA

National Campus Organizer

Posted on: April 24, 2013
Application deadline: May 17, 2013
Posted by: Feminist Majority Foundation

DESCRIPTION

The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF) is seeking highly motivated and passionate graduating seniors and recent college graduates (1-3 years out of college) to organize at colleges and universities out of our East Coast office as National Campus Organizers for the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, and Mid Western regions for FMF's Choices Campus Leadership Program.

National Campus Organizers play an essential role at the Feminist Majority Foundation. Campus organizers are responsible for launching and maintaining pro-choice, feminist activist groups called Feminist Majority Leadership Alliances (FMLAs) and affiliated feminist groups who identify themselves with other names; implementing Choices Campus campaigns; and conducting leadership and issue-based training for student activists.

This position requires at least 10 weeks of travel for work per academic year and regular communication with students and faculty on campuses with chartered and affiliated groups. All eligible applicants must have a current and valid driver's license, which is necessary for traveling, proficiency in social media, excellent public speaking skills and enjoy networking and communicating with other people whether by telephone, text, email or while attending conferences and workshops.

East Coast Campus Organizers will have the opportunity to:

• Gain first-hand experience with a national grassroots feminist organization
• Lead and shape national, pro-choice, civil rights and feminist campus campaigns
• Serve as a lead grassroots organizer
• Train the next generation of feminist leaders
• Collaborate with other social justice organizations in Washington, DC and nationwide on key issues facing women

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will have prior leadership experience working on social justice issues, which includes but not limited to being involved in a feminist group, environmental group, racial justice group, LGBT group, or participating on student government. In addition, great applicants will be able to demonstrate that they are self-starters, have endurance to work on long grassroots campaigns, adjust their schedules and/or time commitments to a project with short notice, and work in a fast-paced environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete applications require a resume, a cover letter detailing leadership experience and interest in feminist and pro-choice issues, a writing sample, and three academic/professional references. Only completed applications will be reviewed. Please send a complete application to campusteam@feminist.org.

The Feminist Majority Foundation/Feminist Majority is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. We are especially encouraging people of color to apply.

Executive Director, Women's Lunch Place, Boston, MA

Executive Director

Posted on: March 14, 2013
Posted by: Women's Lunch Place

DESCRIPTION
The Women's Lunch Place Board of Directors is seeking a passionate, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director. The mission of Women's Lunch Place (WLP) is to provide a safe, comfortable daytime shelter, nutritious food, and services for women who are homeless or poor. The Executive Director will lead the organization in providing these services while treating women with dignity and fostering a community committed to meeting each woman's needs. Please see www.womenslunchplace.org. 

The new Executive Director (ED) will articulate a compelling vision and establish the corresponding goals and strategies to support its achievement. S/he will align and oversee the planning, implementation, administration, and management of all the programs and services and will raise the profile of the WLP in the local community as the face of the WLP. Working collaboratively with and reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will be expected to meet annual development goals and will manage a professional, high-performing, and collaborative staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Vision, Leadership, and Management:

• Work in partnership with the Board to set the strategic direction and oversee implementation of organizational goals
• Develop and oversee the annual budget
• Manage, coach, and develop staff
• Strengthen a network of mission-similar partners and collaborators to maximize alignment of vision and services.

Fundraising:

• Develop an annual fundraising plan and achieve specific ambitious goals
• Identify new donors and cultivate strong relationships with foundations, individuals, and corporate sponsors and actively solicit support
• Manage stewardship of donors
• Lead and support special WLP events
• Develop a long-term funding strategy which may include planned giving and building an endowment fund

Community and Public Relations:

• Develop/continue strong working relationships with stakeholders, funders, community leaders, and collaborators
• Serve as an articulate spokesperson for the WLP
• Increase public awareness of the organization and its mission

Programs and Direct Service:

• Regularly spend time with the guests in a spirit of friendship
• Be responsible for overall operations and delivery of high quality services
• Evaluate existing programs and services for outcomes, making adjustments as needed; develop and implement new offerings based on current and anticipated needs and eliminate services as appropriate
• Align agency programs with the mission
• Develop annual and incremental program goals in accordance with the mission

Board of Directors and Advisory Committee:

• Serve as Ex-Officio non-voting member of the Board and participate actively in its Committees
• Work with the President and Executive Committee to support effective Board functioning
• Work with the Governance Committee and President to ensure ongoing Board development
• Engage members of the Advisory Committee as appropriate in the WLP operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commitment to and passion for working with poor and homeless women
• Understanding of the issues facing poor and homeless women and ability to articulate this understanding to diverse audiences
• Minimum of ten years of significant senior management and leadership experience including planning, staff development, fundraising, board relations, and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to establish diverse and stable funding from individuals, foundations, and corporations
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and to build a high performance culture while balancing the needs of diverse constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships with external organizations and stakeholders
• Ability to organize and speak at large events and to serve as the face of the WLP
• Advanced degree preferred.

THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1982 and open six days a week, the WLP is committed to meeting each woman where she is, providing her with the opportunity to fulfill her basic needs and allowing her to be heard. This trauma-informed service model is essential for individuals who have been misunderstood, abused, or abandoned. Those who are homeless or poor find few people to hear or validate their experiences. From this foundation of respect and trust, women begin to recover their self-worth and find the courage to look ahead. The WLP provides:

• Food and Basic Needs: With a focus on high-quality, nutritious foods, the WLP serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday to an average of 200 women each day (about 62,000 meals per year). WLP also provides showers, laundry facilities, and a quiet space for napping, personal care items, and emergency clothing.
• Individual Advocacy: Our Advocacy staff assists women in accessing shelters and emergency medical and mental health care, offers support to women who have experienced violence or sexual abuse, and facilitates detoxification and longer-term substance abuse treatment. 
• The Resource Center focuses on employment and searches for housing, medical care, and other forms of assistance. It also provides training and e-mail access. 
• Wellness Program: Doctors and nurses from Women of Means and Boston Health Care for the Homeless are on-site five days a week for urgent care. Medical case managers assist guests in accessing Mass. Health and other benefits and make appointments with specialists. 
• The Creative Expressions Program provides opportunities for expression through art, music, drama, and dance. Volunteers lead weekly art, writing, and reading groups as well as sewing and knitting classes. These activities provide vital connections and improve self-image and self-esteem.
• Outings and Special Events: At least twice a month, small group activities give women a chance to escape, if only briefly, loneliness and poverty and to participate in the social and cultural environment of Boston. 

The annual budget of approximately $2 million comes entirely from individual donors, foundations, and corporations. There is a dynamic staff of 18 and a large corps of volunteers. A capital campaign of $3.1 million was successfully completed in 2011. The 20-member Board of Directors offers strong leadership toward realizing the full potential of WLP. The Strategic Plan has recently been updated for the next three years to include a focus on good governance and staff development

HOW TO APPLYSend cover letter, resume, and salary history to Susan Egmont, Egmont Associates, segmont@egmontassociates.com

Medical Assistant, Concord Feminist Health Center, Concord, NH

Medical Assistant

Posted on: March 11, 2013
Posted by: Concord Feminist Health Center

DESCRIPTION
The Concord Feminist Health Center is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant for two days per week. 
CFHC is a progressive nonprofit clinic providing a wide range of reproductive health services, including abortions. Applicants should have experience in phlebotomy, excellent documentation skills, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a medical team. All candidates must be solidly pro-choice and be comfortable working with LGBTQ identities. Experience in gestational dating ultrasounds is a plus. We are willing to train the right candidate. Compensation commensurate with experience. 

CFHC is an EEOC employer.

For more information about CFHC, visit our website at www.feministhealth.org

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume.

Email: info@feministhealth.org

Fax: 603.228.6255

Snail mail: 
Concord Feminist Health Center
Attn: Medical Services Team
38 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301