Summer Institute Faculty Position, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, NJ and NYC

Summer Institute Faculty Position

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Application deadline: March 22, 2015
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) offers educational programs to provide young women with an opportunity to analyze and explore leadership through rigorous coursework, experiential and skill based learning, and youth-designed activism projects. Every aspect of the program is designed to support and develop young women to both visualize themselves as leaders and actualize their leadership. Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and equipyoung women as agents of change in their lives and the world.

POSITION OVERVIEWS

Faculty teach the coursework component of the Summer Institute, an award-winning program that enables high school aged youth to develop ideas, questions, and concerns as they explore leadership, social justice and activism. We are interested in courses that connect with our mission and also connect with the identities of the young women in SNLP. We are seeking faculty to teach either a CORE CLASS or a CREATIVE/ACADEMIC class from JULY 6th to AUGUST 14th 2015.

CORE CLASSES

These classes are the cornerstone of the Summer Institute and all young people attend them. Curriculum exists for the core classes but the faculty member will be required to develop and facilitate additional units and to modify and adapt existing units as needed. The core classes are as follows:

• Leadership Seminar(LS) - This course examines assumptions about leadership, and redefines leadership as accountable, cooperative, ethical, and effective. Youth examine their own leadership styles, set agendas for their own leadership development, and understand the potential of exercising their leadership TODAY.
• Power, Identity, and Privilege (PIP) - This course exposes youth to social justice theories, frameworks, and vocabulary. Students ask and answer questions such as "Is identity fixed or changing?" "Are concepts like race., class, gender, etc... real or constructs?" "What does power look like and what could it look like?" "What is privilege and how do you deal with it?"
• Leadership Action Project (LAP) - This course challenges young women to work collectively to design and execute a social justice "action" project that addresses a critical issue they see affecting them and their communities. This is a project based class that shares best practices of youth activism and culminates in a 1 day action. (Course held in Newark Summer Institute only)

CREATIVE/ACADEMIC CLASSES

These classes follow an elective-type format, and each participant selects one creative and one academic class. Creative and academic faculty design their own curriculum based on their own expertise and interests. We select courses that are rigorous, engaging, and relevant to the young women we work with. Courses should employ popular education approaches and be highly interactive.

Creative Courses – These courses should have a hands-on focus on the arts (music, dance, visual arts, theater, writing, etc…) Past examples include:

• Free in My Body – Dance & Movement Residency
• Poetic Revolutionaries – Young Women Explore Voice and Power
• The Power to Create – A Visual Arts Experiment

Academic Courses – These courses should explore different subjects, social issues, or topics through a critical lens. Past examples include:

• Critical Feminist Analysis of Hip-Hop
• Mass Incarceration in the 21st Century: A Feminist Analysis of the Criminal (In)Justice System
• Untangling Our Roots: Politics of Hair

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for faculty members who:

• Are experienced youth workers or teaching artists -- can set high expectations for students, can make material relevant and engaging, and can create a safe space and a sense of community within their classrooms
• Can relate to, and build with, young women from New York City and Newark, NJ
• Can teach twice a week for 6 weeks (from July 6th to August 14th) and be able to students for at least 1 hour per week outside of class
• Will commit to attending 10 hours of mandatory professional development training on June 24th and June 30th, 2015.

Please note: Positions are available in both New York City, and Newark, New Jersey and placements will be made at the discretion of SNLP. Only apply if you are willing to work at either site you are placed. Both sites are accessible by public transportation. Please note the salaries for each program vary.

• Core Faculty -- $3,000 in Newark, $2,800 in New York City
• Creative/Academic Faculty -- $1800 in Newark, $1500 in New York City

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the application is a two part process.

Step 1: Complete your contact information HERE.

Step 2: Submit the following documents via email in PDF or Microsoft Word format to: faculty@sadienash.org. Please include First & Last Name, and include "Creative or Academic Course" or "Core Course" in subject line.

1. Resume

1. Cover letter

1. For CORE: Please attach a one session proposal. It should focus on a historical or contemporary case study illustrating the concepts of the class. It could highlight a leader, a movement, a contemporary news story, a film, etc… Please include a detailed agenda with activities, discussion questions, etc… as well as the outcomes you hope to achieve in this session and the themes (ie: intersectionality, pitfalls of traditional leadership, etc…) you hope to address

1. For CREATIVE/ACADEMIC: Please attach a one-page proposal for the course you are interested in teaching. It should include a description of the course including whether you would identify it as creative or academic. It should also include a brief rationale as to how it fits into the overall mission of SNLP, our philosophy or goals. It should address the outcomes you hope to achieve over the course of the summer program, and it should present a brief 12 session outline for the course. (You do not need to describe each class, but please show the direction of the course and the topics you expect to cover)

The deadline for faculty applications is Sunday, March 22nd 2015 (midnight).

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond immediately to every application. We will contact you within approximately four weeks if an interview is requested. We will do our best to notify you as quickly as possible of your application status decisions. No calls please.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

Please visit our website: http:www.sadienash.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in our work and in this position!

Dean Leadership Training Program, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, New York, NY

Dean Leadership Training Program

Posted on: January 6, 2015
Application deadline: February 22, 2015
Start date: June 15, 2015
End date: August 15, 2015
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Full-time, Stipended summer opportunity

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) offers educational programs to provide young women with an opportunity to analyze and explore leadership through rigorous coursework, experiential and skill based learning, and youth-designed activism projects. Every aspect of the program is designed to support and develop young women to both visualize themselves as leaders and actualize their leadership.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women as agents of change in their lives and the world. By increasing the participation of young women in social, political and economic decision making, SNLP seeks to question and redefine the nature of leadership, and to promote perspectives and practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical, and effective.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Dean Leadership Training Program is a skill-based internship opportunity to gain hands-on youth work and facilitation experience. Deans should demonstrate clear leadership experience, as well as, an interest in women's and girls' leadership, social justice, youth development, education, feminism, and non-profit work. The position offers a unique and exciting learning experience, which is fun, dynamic, and challenging. Eligible dean applicants must be young women who are either:

• Recent college graduates (2014 graduates and non-masters candidates)
• Current Juniors/Seniors at 4-year colleges
• Graduates of 2-year colleges
• 3-4 years out of high school

We are seeking applicants for 2 separate programs/sites:

• Summer Institute - Newark, NJ & New York City, 6 weeks
• Ready S.E.T. Go! - New York City, 4 weeks

Please read the descriptions below carefully. *Limited scholarships for housing support will be considered for out of state applicants based on need.*

Summer Institute (Newark, NJ & New York City)

The Summer Institute is a 6 week leadership and educational program for high school aged young women. Program participants take rigorous academic and creative classes, meet women representing a wide range of leadership, participate in workshops on relevant issues, and explore leadership and their identities. During the Summer Institute, Deans will work closely with young women for a total of 9 weeks (including an initial 3 week training period) and will receive a stipend of $2,800. This position is available in both Newark, New Jersey and New York City. Please note that we cannot guarantee site placement until the time of hire. However, if you are from the New Jersey and/or the Newark area, please make this clear on your application as we are seeking community representation in the Newark program. We are currently seeking Deans for this position to work from June 15th to August 14th 2015.

Ready S.E.T. Go! (Summer Empowerment Training) New York City

S.E.T. is a 4 week advanced and intensive leadership program for young women who have already completed the Summer Institute in New York City. S.E.T. offers a deeper focus on understanding social justice issues, hands-on leadership work, and practical leadership and life skills. The program is designed to help participants become stronger leaders and activists. During the S.E.T. program, Deans will work closely with high school (and some college) aged women (ages 14-22) for a total of 7 weeks (including the same initial 3 week training period) and will receive a stipend of $2,200. We are currently seeking Deans for this position to work from June 15th to July 31st 2015.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate leadership and achievement in academic, professional, extracurricular or volunteer settings
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups in terms of ideologies, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, nationality, and ability
• Creative, good humored, independent, flexible and mature
• Interested in both the social activism as well as female youth development aspects of the program
• Preferably have experience working with youth, especially young women (ages 14-22)
• Comfortable with and excited about our mission and goals and are able to put them into practice

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full-time position taking place Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week (with varying hours depending on programmatic necessities).

Deans will:

• Be assigned a mentee group of 8-10 young women
• Serve as a teaching assistant in an assigned academic or creative course
• Lead workshops and facilitate group discussions
• Support both programmatic and administrative aspects of the organization

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the application is a two part process.

Step 1: Complete your contact information HERE.

Step 2: Email your resume and cover letter in PDF or Microsoft Word format to: deansearch@sadienash.org. Your materials should clearly state your interest and qualifications. Please include your First & Last Name in the subject line of the email. Your materials should clearly state your interest and qualifications. Also include the names and contact information for one academic and one professional reference (do not send actual reference letters). Do not send additional materials.

All information should be sent as soon as possible but no later than SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd 2015 (midnight EST via email). Only completed applications will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond immediately to every application. We will contact you within approximately four weeks if an interview is requested. We will do our best to notify you as quickly as possible of your application status decisions. No calls please.

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and students from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

Please visit our website: http:www.sadienash.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in our work and in this position!

Communications Specialist, Girl Scouts Heart of NJ, Westfield, NJ

Communications Specialist

Posted on: October 27, 2014
Posted by: Girl Scouts Heart of NJ

The Communication Specialist supports the marketing and communication efforts of this entire non-profit organization, with a focus on branding, communication, public relations and the development of content messaging that is consistent with an national brand/communication strategy. This position reports directly to senior level management and key areas of responsibilities include writing, website and social media management, and graphic design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing marking/content development process by preparing objectives and managing schedules from multi-disciplinary teams.
• Developing brand strategies, consistent with international standards, and advises brand.
• Collaborates with all internal departments in areas of sales, editorial, marketing, and design.
• Conducts research and identifies/tracks trends in non-profit and for-profit industry and keeps abreast of trends in communications, brand initiatives, web content and social media.
• Works with senior level management to develop brand related positioning and messaging to inform the creative process for all audiences.
• Develops interactive marketing projects that integrate mixed media plans.
• Media contact coordination, support, and networking.
• Designs flyers, brochures, catalogues and reports.
• Supports the dissemination of news to various constituencies.
• Maintains the organizations website.
• Assists with monitoring of all communication platforms and the production of monthly reports.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and time management.
• Project management experience-familiarity with Project Manager a plus.
• Excellent computer skills. Core competencies include: Microsoft and Adobe Suites.
• Experience writing press releases/articles/web content.
• Graphic design experience.
• Bachelors Degree in communications, marketing, public relations or equivalent experience required.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.gshnj.org/?p=careers&career_id=74

Saturday SAT Prep Instructor, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Newark, NJ

Saturday SAT Prep Instructor

Posted on: August 29, 2013
Application deadline: September 27, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) is a unique educational and leadership program for young women aged 14-22. At SNLP, we believe that every young woman is a leader, and we offer programs and classes to further develop that leadership.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Seeking a dynamic and qualified SAT instructor to work in collaboration with the Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) in Newark, NJ. Instructor will develop and facilitate a class focusing on substantive components of the SAT exam as well as stress management and social justice topics.
The course should primarily focus on increasing students' confidence, knowledge, and test taking skills. It should also include some stress management techniques and provide some exploration of social justice issues surrounding the SAT. (Examples: Debates around racial and gender disparity in testing).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and implement interactive and youth centered SAT prep curriculum
• Track, document and assess young women's progress by reviewing test scores and conducting informal check-in's
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet varying levels and or needs
• Communicate regularly with Program Coordinator about young women's progress and needs

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in SAT prep instruction, ideally in group setting
• Knowledge of SAT test, test-taking strategies, and educational goals
• Experience facilitating and developing activity based curricula
• Experience working with youth, especially young women (ages 14-22)
• Familiarity with popular education principles and methodologies
• Strong organization, communication, listening and problem solving skills
• Creative, good humored, independent, flexible and mature
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups in terms of ideologies, race, religion, class, sexual orientation, nationality, and ability
• Comfortable with and excited about our mission and goals and able to put them into practice

DETAILS

Dates: Saturdays starting September 28th for 10 weeks. (Opportunity to continue for Spring Cycle)
Time: 10 am – 12:30 pm
Compensation: $40/hr

HOW TO APPLY

SNLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are looking for a diverse applicant pool and strongly encourage women of color, immigrants, members of the LGBTQ community, and applicants from low-income and working class backgrounds to apply.

Applications accepted until position is filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to Newark@sadienash.org.

Please visit our website: www.sadienash.org for more information.

Thank you for your interest in our work and in this position!

Bilingual Case Manager, Women Aware, New Brunswick, NJ

Bilingual Case Manager (part-time)

Posted on: July 1, 2013
Application deadline: July 31, 2013
Posted by: Women Aware

DESCRIPTION

For the past 32 years, Women Aware has been saving the lives of battered women and their children. Supported by a budget of $1.75 million from a variety of sources, we offer services in three locations including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, community education, support groups, counseling, and permanent supportive housing. All services are free and confidential. We are a state and national leader in the field - selected by the NJ Department of Children and Families to expand its Domestic Violence Liaison Program and launching the federal Jessica Gonzalez Special Victim Assistance Program for the State of New Jersey. These, as well as all of our programs and services demonstrate that we are moving ever closer to ending domestic violence in the lives of women, children and men; changing societal attitudes and institutions that promote and condone violence, and empowering survivors to live free of violence.

We are seeking a PT Case Manager (24 hours per week) for our PALS program, working with adult victims of domestic violence, needed for non-residential counseling program. Excellent verbal, written, and crisis-intervention skills. Bilingual Spanish and Bachelor degree required; DV experience and Master's degree preferred.

HOW TO APPLY

Send letters of interest, resume and salary requirements to information@womenaware.net

Social Worker, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Newark, NJ

Social Worker

Posted on: May 24, 2013
Application deadline: June 10, 2013
Posted by: Sadie Nash Leadership Project

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to strengthen, empower, and equip young women as agents of change in their lives and the world. By increasing the participation of young women in social, political and economic decision making, SNLP seeks to question and redefine the nature of leadership, and to promote perspectives and practices that are cooperative, accountable, ethical, and effective.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Sadie Nash Leadership Project (SNLP) is seeking an experienced, dynamic and compassionate MSW/LSW on a part-time basis to provide emotional and counseling support to young women (ages 14-21) during our 6 week Summer Institute program in Newark, NJ. This unique opportunity will allow the social worker to work closely with young women in a safe, supportive, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment that promotes healthy communication and healthy relationships. SNLP believes that young women are experts in their own lives and we use a strengths-based approach to help our youth problem-solve and resolve conflict while actualizing their leadership and potential.

The social worker will be responsible for conducting one-on-one sessions, group sessions and/or larger workshops on emotional wellness or other relevant topics according to the needs of the program constituents.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide case management, counseling, advocacy, and other services as needed;

• Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (i.e. progress notes, incident reports, etc.);
• Coordinate and monitor referrals to community services and advocate youth participation;
• Develop creative ways for youth to practice and strengthen problem solving, communication, and coping skills;
• Lead groups and workshops on topics relevant to community;
• Work effectively and constructively as part of a team;
• Perform related work as assigned;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A Master's Degree in Social Work
• At least 2 years experience working with youth
• Familiarity with mandated reporting policies in NJ and knowledge base of community resources
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively

Details:

• Program dates: July 8th - August 16th, 2013
• Training: June 28th, 10 am – 5 pm
• Hours: 4-6 hours a week, Monday and Thursday afternoons, flexible schedule preferred
• Compensation: $50/hr

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to Lorena@sadienash.org