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.

SAFEPLAN Advocate, Health Imperatives, Brockton, MA

SAFEPLAN Advocate

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: Health Imperatives

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Health Imperatives is a non-profit community-based agency, predominantly serving families and individuals in Southeastern, MA. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. We accomplish this mission through administering both health and violence intervention and prevention programs and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence;
• Assist victims with safety planning
• Explain legal process and assist victims in obtaining restraining and harassment orders;
• Participate in clinical supervision
• Maintain up-to-date client files, statistical data, billing information and monthly reports.

• Conduct in-depth needs assessments including but not limited to; financial, legal, and mental health,substance abuse, education andemployment, health care resources and services as well as access to emergency and permanent affordable housing.
• Provide supportive referrals to access resources and services.
• Monitor, track and follow up with referrals.
• Assist clients with skill development and/or other logistics to access resources and/or services including but not limited to; application completion, accompany clients to legal, housing or health services, transportation and educate clients on financial literacy, utility assistance and other resources.
• Make home visits as needed and/or requested.

• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to maintain flexible schedule in accordance with program needs; i.e. some evenings and/or weekend emergency responses may be required.
• Trauma informed care experience preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of sexual violence and relationship violence.
• Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness, mental health, substance abuse.
• Experience assisting clients with housing and economic stabilization barriers including legal, financial, and psychological.
• Knowledge and experience or willingness to learn MA State service systems including but not limited to; Department of Housing and Community Development, Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Children and Families preferred;
• Self starter with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services required or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds of program materials and supplies

HOURS: Full-time

SALARY: $16.00 per hour

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, retirement, etc.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply online: http://healthimperatives.org/employment-opportunities or Fax to 508-583-9809 or Mail cover letter and resume to:

Human ResourcesHealth Imperatives, Inc.
Human Resources
Health Imperatives, Inc.

942 West Chestnut Street

Brockton, MA 02301

Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

To apply online: http://healthimperatives.org/employment-opportunities or Fax to 508-583-9809 or Mail cover letter and resume to:

942 West Chestnut Street

Brockton, MA 02301

HEALTH IMPERATIVES ENCOURAGES MULTI-CULTURAL AND MULTI-LINGUAL DIVERSITY IN ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

Youth Advocate, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, Newburyport, MA

Youth Advocate (part-time)

Posted on: November 3, 2014
Start date: December 1, 2014
Posted by: Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Youth Advocate Position will work in the schools to coordinate and implement anti-violence programming.

DUTIES

• Administers program, both directly and through staff and program volunteers
• Acts as the liaison between JGCC, local schools and other partners Maintains a presence at schools
• Facilitates and assists with classroom facilitation of anti-violence youth programming
• Attends community meetings as directed by supervisor

• Participates in staff meetings and conferences to share ideas and concerns, and works collaboratively with other staff to meet agency goals and achieve staff objectives.
• Attends and participates in outside trainings or functions
• Become an active member of Jane Doe, Inc. men's group and initiative.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Skill in working with diversity of people; ability to facilitate cooperative work.
• Ability to coordinate a multi-faceted program.
• Ability to inspire, stimulate, encourage creativity and innovation.
• Ability to develop and implement programs which are responsive to the needs and middle and high school age students.
• Strong time management skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree with background in gender studies, education, psychology, sociology preferred.

Work experience in youth work or related field which includes some experience in curriculum and community relations.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Reading Verbal communication
• Detailed work Written communication
• Confidentiality Multiple concurrent tasks
• Problem Solving

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting
• Speaking
• Listening
• Heavy computer use

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

1. Occasional evening/weekend hours are required
2. Occasional attendance at early morning/evening meetings and local travel are required.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send resumes to Liz Morin at jobs@jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org

No Phone calls or recruiters please

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.

Administrative Assistant, Crittenton Women's Union, Brighton, MA

Administrative Assistant

Posted on: October 24, 2014
Posted by: Crittenton Women's Union

WHO WE ARE

As a leading nonprofit innovator that combines program delivery, independent research, and public advocacy to help lift low-income women and their families out of poverty, Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. When you join CWU, you become part of deeply committed team that serves between 1,100 and 1,500 people annually through its mobility mentoring, housing, education, and workforce development programs.

Crittenton Women's Union is a high-performing and innovative organization whose work is achieved through the fundamental values of inclusiveness and diversity, mutual respect, support, and learning.

Position: Administrative Assistant for Supportive Housing and STEPS Scattered Sites Program

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administering all activities required to maintain and enhance the operations of the Supportive Housing and STEPS Scattered Sites programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: establishing and maintaining relationships with property managers/landlords regarding maintenance of apartments, maintaining leases, overseeing furniture and apartment supplies; and, providing administrative support to the management team such as, assisting with housing search activities, development of and participation in workshops/groups that promote focus on guest well-being and self-sufficiency, data management, and general clerical work. The goal of this position is to ensure efficient operations in order to obtain program and organizational goals. This position is non-exempt.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong computer and Microsoft Suite skills; Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Strong organization skills and attention to details.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a diverse environment with a focus on quality customer service.
• Strong problem solving skills and decision making.
• Ability to work independently with assignments achieving timely completion.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or GED is required; some college is preferred.
• At least two years of full time or equivalent part time, secratarial experience with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic functions.
• Access to a reliable car.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. 
• Requires normal range of hearing and eye sight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. 
• Work is performed in the community and in an office environment. 
• Work may be stressful at times.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered an applicant for this position, please complete the online employment application:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1594761&t=1

Director of Development, Mothers Out Front, Cambridge, MA

Director of Development

Posted on: October 17, 2014
Application deadline: October 31, 2014
Start date: December 1, 2014
Posted by: Mothers Out Front

Mothers Out Front is building a movement of mothers and grandmothers to provide the political will needed to achieve a livable climate and bright future for all children in the face of climate change. We are seeking a director of development to design, implement, and grow all of Mothers Out Front's fundraising programs. The position reports to the Managing Director and works closely with the Chair of the Board.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up nonprofit organization aiming to take the best ideas in movement-building and grow our Massachusetts-based work across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, implement, manage and evaluate an annual development program at the national, state and individual levels in conjunction with the Board, the Managing Director, and our volunteer leadership, supporting an organizational budget of $1.2m in 2015 and $2m in 2016.
• Implement a major gifts and a membership program as part of the individual strategy.
• In close collaboration with the Board Chair, implement a state-by-state Leadership Circle of individual donors as part of the state strategy.
• Create the development program structure and systems (including a fundraising database) to support short and long term fundraising goals and effectively utilize the talents and capabilities of staff and volunteers.
• Write and produce donor solicitation and cultivation packages, proposals, reports, and other correspondence.
• Partner with communications staff and volunteers to create effective messaging strategies and materials, including brochures and newsletters, which resonate with donor audiences.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to ensure fundraising, communications and advocacy work are coordinated throughout the organization.
• Research and identify new donor prospects and upgrades including individuals and foundations.
• Coordinate donor and prospect cultivation activities, including arranging donor meetings for Board Chair, Managing Director, self, and others as appropriate.
• Prepare donor acknowledgements for signature by the Board Chair.
• Analyze donor activity and generate fundraising progress reports.
• Ensure that all donor relationships are properly stewarded and funder requirements are met.
• Collaborate with volunteer leaders to organize fund raising events with support from staff and volunteers.
• Attend fundraising training workshops and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated success in all facets of fundraising and management.

• Minimum of 7 years professional fundraising experience preferably in a non-profit, membership-based, advocacy organization.
• Strategic and creative thinker with a proven ability and verifiable track record in developing, marketing and executing an integrated, multi-faceted fundraising program capable of generating diversified and sustainable revenue.
• Superior analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills and a demonstrated ability to partner with, motivate, and mentor team members (including volunteers).
• Ability to succeed in a changing, fast-paced environment, to plan and prioritize effectively, to manage multiple projects, and to meet competing demands and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to gain the confidence of a variety of constituents.
• Experience in fundraising database and/or moves-management systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• A strong commitment to address climate change.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Salary commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Serious applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@mothersoutfront.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No calls please.

Women, people of color, LGBTQs, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply.

Massachusetts State Organizer, Mothers Out Front, Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts State Organizer

Posted on: October 17, 2014
Application deadline: November 1, 2014
Start date: December 1, 2014
Posted by: Mothers Out Front

Mothers Out Front is building a movement of mothers and grandmothers to provide the political will needed to achieve a livable climate and bright future for all children in the face of climate change. We are seeking a Massachusetts state organizer to oversee all organizing efforts in the state. The position reports to the Organizing Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a start-up nonprofit organization aiming to take the best ideas in movement-building and grow our work within Massachusetts and across the country.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and manage calendar of organizing work for Mothers Out Front state-level network for the coming year.
• Work with volunteer teams to establish yearly meeting calendar.
• Guide volunteers to establish statewide and team strategic, capacity-building, and learning goals.
• Guide volunteers to develop statewide structure and teams.
• Coach volunteers to enact strategy, build volunteer leadership, and recruit supporters.
• Ensure that learning process is embedded and codified in all the work of the statewide organization.
• Supervise Massachusetts Organizing Coordinator.
• Ensure that statewide strategic, capacity-building, and learning goals are consistent with nationwide goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in organizing and movement building.
• Demonstrated success in working with volunteers to achieve a goal.
• Excellent people-skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A desire to learn.
• An ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, campaign like environment.
• Enjoy and have the ability to work in teams.
• An ability to sometimes work evenings and weekends.
• A strong commitment to address climate change.

HOW TO APPLY

Salary commensurate with experience.

Serious applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@mothersoutfront.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No calls please.

Women, people of color, LGBTQs, and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply.

Resident Advocacy Coordinator, The Second Step, Newtonville, MA

Resident Advocacy Coordinator

Posted on: October 17, 2014
Posted by: The Second Step

The Second Step (TSS) seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence, one family at a time, by providing services to individuals & families that enable them to remain free from abusive relationships & live successful lives. Those individuals & families who enter our program have successfully taken the first step away from domestic violence. TSS provides support & advocacy services to connect them with a broad range of services, referrals, including education & employment training, permanent housing search, mental health & addiction services, legal services, parenting support & community advocacy support.

Mission statement: The Second Step, in partnership with survivors of domestic violence, creates safe, supportive community, identifies choices and builds foundations to transcend abuse.

Primary Objectives: Implementing case management & advocacy services within the philosophical framework of the agency including trauma-informed; strength based, relational & empowering practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Case Management/Advocacy

• Provide case management & advocacy services for 4 families (unless otherwise determined by supervisor) including child assessment & child goal plan development. 
• Develop service plans with residents that address a variety of needs such as medical, legal, educational, employment benefits, & behavioral health; work closely with other residential staff to assist families in obtaining their goals; actively engage in networking with community service providers to locate programs & resources that support resident goals. 
• Liaison & advocacy with community service providers to secure resources & provide services for children/families including: day care, summer camp, school after school, parent education, counseling, legal & health care. 
• Each resident coordinator shares in the responsibility of the scheduling interviews of prospective program participants; review of transitional housing application, checking references & orientating new participants to the program once admitted. 
• In collaboration with other Resident Service Coordinators, plan and schedule TSS Family Programming to include psycho-educational workshops, seminars with outside providers.

2. Housing Advocacy

• Provide housing advocacy & case management services to assigned families including budgeting counseling. 
• Assist families in obtaining financial resources for housing expenses related to acquiring permanent housing. 
• Develop & maintain positive working relationships with Housing Authorities. 
• Coordinate program participant's moves to permanent housing. 
• Ensure 'bridge meeting" is scheduled with Community Advocate prior to participant scheduled move out date.

3. Community Building

In collaboration with other residential staff, create a nurturing, supportive environment that facilitates families to build resilience & develop beyond the trauma they have experienced. This involves setting expectations & implementing policies, practices & systems that sustain safety & growth. A piece of this work is monitoring the environment for breaches to psychological &/or physical safety & intervening appropriately. Co-facilitate community meeting for residents once a week in the evening.

Other Responsibilities
· Attend & actively participate in weekly team meetings & agency wide staff meetings.
· Attend individual supervision
· Represent TSS at community events & forums as needed.
· Provide child-care as needed.
· Coordinate special events including holiday celebration for TSS program participants & other special events for residential clients as needed. Coordinate annual summer reunion & backpack drive with community program staff. Provide support for holiday gift drive.
· Participation in on-call rotation. (compensation provided)
· All other duties as assigned by Senior of Residential Programs or Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be bilingual (English/Spanish). In addition, the ideal candidate will have: 

• 2-3 years experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or homeless families & individuals in residential and/or community based programs. 
• Knowledge of issues related to domestic violence, trauma, mental health & addiction with a particular emphasis on how these issues impact families is essential. 
• Knowledge of issues related to child development & parenting is valuable. 
• Life & employment experience are considered as valuable assets.

Additional Qualifications include:
· Experience with public housing & appeals process
· Supervision experience
· Strong crisis management, problem-solving & interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated ability to learn & master new skills & materials.
· Ability to train peers & share expertise with colleagues.
· Ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously & precisely
· Proficiency with computers; strong writing & verbal skills
· Organizational skills including the ability to work under pressure.
· Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
· Ability to work collaboratively & effectively in an environment that is linguistically & culturally diverse.

Hours: Full-time – Combination of days & evenings. 40 hours per week. Flexibility is very important.
A successful candidate will be flexible, have a sense of humor, & be committed to serving families that are determined to move beyond domestic violence. A driver's license is required in order to drive agency vehicles.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience (low-high $40s, depending on experience). Benefits outlined in the current personnel policies. On-site Clinical Supervision is provided bi-monthly. Compensation is provided for the On-Call coverage.

Equal opportunity: The Second Step encourages multi-cultural & multi-lingual diversity in all of its programs. Minorities, Bi-lingual, survivors of domestic & sexual violence, GBLTQ candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested: please send a resume and cover letter to our Senior Manager of Residential Programs: Ashley Shoares:  ashoares@thesecondstep.org