Trust Women Winter/Spring 2015 Legislative Internships, Wichita, KS

Winter/Spring 2015 Legislative Internships

Posted on: February 9, 2015
Posted by: Trust Women

Trust Women is a dynamic, emerging non-profit that focuses on facilitating reproductive freedom in the Midwest and the South. Founded by Julie Burkhart in memory of her dear friend and mentor, the late Dr. George Tiller, Trust Women seeks to honor his life's work by bringing direct services to the middle of the country, as well as addressing issues of access with a reproductive justice perspective through opening reproductive health clinics, educational and community outreach, as well as political advocacy.

We are seeking motivated, take-charge interns who aren't afraid to take the reins and make their own path. To become a Trust Women intern, applicants must be hard-working and dedicated, with a passion for reproductive justice and openness to learning. In turn, interns will be provided with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on an organization that is making historical gains in an area of the country in need of innovative and adventurous organizing. (We also provide class credit!)

Virtual & Traditional Internships

Because we focus on advocacy in the middle of the country, we understand, more than anyone, the importance of remote organizing, which is why we offer a virtual internship option. Virtual interns are required to work a minimum of 10 hours a week in addition to participating in weekly intern Google Hangouts. During their 10 hours, interns must make themselves available to their supervisor and do regular check-ins. We try to structure our virtual internships in such a way that our interns are able to have a fulfilling and educational experience, with the flexibility of working from miles away.

Trust Women also offers traditional in-house internships for interns local to the Wichita, Kansas metro area, as well as interns from outside the area who are able to relocate for the summer. We will also offer home stay arrangements for interns who relocate from outside the metro area. Local interns must work a minimum of 10 hours. Interns with home stay arrangements will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Duties & Requirements 

 Attend important votes and hearings as schedule permits

 Update list of legislators and position on choice

 Track choice related legislation on the federal and state level

 Assist Trust Women lobbyist as necessary

 Assist Communications Team with legislative updates for weekly blogs/emails

 Maintain legislative scorecard through tracking of legislation

 Participate in coalition calls and meetings in Oklahoma or Kansas as needed

Requirements

 Knowledge of Oklahoma or Kansas state government, particularly the legislative process

 Ability to read and summarize bills

 Be able to attend important votes and hearings as much as possible

 Preference will be given to candidates with political science or legal education or training

 Strong written and spoken communication skills

 Self-motivated and directed

 Able to work on multiple projects at a time

 Ability to meet deadlines and new challenges as they arise

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products

 Ability to navigate state and federal legislative websites

 Kansas legislative intern will need to live in Kansas, preferably within travel distance of Topeka.

 Oklahoma legislative intern will need to live in Oklahoma, preferably within travel distance of Oklahoma City.

 Virtual legislative intern can work from anywhere.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following items to lbourke@itrustwomen.org:

 Cover letter

 Resume

 Three references

Writing Fellow, Groundswell

Writing Fellow

Posted on: January 30, 2015
Application deadline: February 28, 2015
Posted by: Groundswell

ABOUT YOU

• You emphatically love writing
• You're eager to be part of a dynamic team of writers, editors, and content marketers
• You want to write and publish articles that people actually read
• You think ideas and content can change behavior; you want to use storytelling to help change the world in a positive way

ABOUT US

We are a fast-growing non-profit social enterprise that organizes and leverages consumer power to change the world. Our work has already helped thousands of families and hundreds of organizations (churches, schools, nonprofits) switch from dirty to clean energy, and we're just getting started.

We call our model Civic Consumption, and for the last five years, we've been proving its power through Groundswell's innovative work in the clean energy sector: increasing accessibility for all people, building community resilience, and growing the marketplace for renewable energy from the ground up. In 2014, we crossed the $15 million mark in community-driven renewable power projects.

Our work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, and ABC World News, among others. To learn more visit www.groundswell.org.

ABOUT THE JOB

Groundswell is looking for an independent, dedicated, and talented writing fellow to create and develop content for our web-based magazine. Groundswell is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community, and our magazine is our newest effort to promote positive change in the world. It's our goal to help people and communities use their everyday purchasing decisions to drive these changes. Featured in Fast Company and Forbes, we use an innovative new model for social impact called Civic Consumption. Civic Consumption brings people together to increase access and lower prices on the goods and services they need most, while rewarding businesses with a positive social or environmental impact.

Much of Groundswell's day-to-day operation revolves around our wind energy program, and in the magazine, we're working to extend the idea of conscious consuming into all aspects of life. As a writing fellow, you would be responsible for writing unique content (articles, infographics, video responses) that would go directly to the magazine's front-page. Your articles would be read by thousands of people each day, offering you exposure and practice in front of an active, engaged audience. You'd work closely with the Communications team, and you'd receive one-on-one guidance from staff as you develop your voice and online presence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and write 1-2 news or features articles per week. All articles will connect in to everyday purchasing power, and will be individually actionable. These articles would focus on topics such as: corporate social responsibility, feminism, workers' rights, racism, politics, the environment, sustainable living, public health, body image, family, income inequality, culture and trends, or technology
• Serve as an ambassador to Groundswell's brand
• Participate in weekly editorial brainstorming sessions, and have a firsthand role in developing new content avenues, partnerships, and programs

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• The ability to commit to writing 1-2 articles per week for 4 months
• Attendance (in person or virtually via Google Hangouts) at our weekly editorial brainstorming meetings (Mondays, from 2:30-3:30PM in our D.C. offices)
• Strong writing, proofreading, and editing abilities
• At least six months of experience writing in a non-academic setting (blogs, social media, on a professional or personal basis)
• A working knowledge of Google Docs, Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, and Wordpress
• Fantastic organizational and interpersonal skills
• An interest in social justice, activism, and shaping consumer culture required; academic, personal, or professional experience in these fields preferred

Location: Washington, D.C. or telecommuting

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit cover letter and resume to Kelsey Ryan at kelsey.ryan@groundswell.org, along with two writing samples (no more than 1000 words each, please).

Fundraiser, Coalition for Abortion Access and Reproductive Equity

Fundraiser

Posted on: January 12, 2015

Application deadline: February 9, 2015

Posted by: Coalition for Abortion Access and Reproductive Equity

POSITION OVERVIEW

CAARE/All* Above All is now taking a close look at where we can continue to make gains by incorporating a political strategy into our advocacy plan. We seek a Fundraiser to critically assess what political money exists to fund a 501(c)(4) campaign in this area. Depending on their findings, the Fundraiser will create and implement a dynamic fundraising plan—leveraging their relationships, analytical skill, and insights to fund a political component of the CAARE/All* Above All campaign. This is a short-term position with the opportunity for full-time employment.

DUTIES

• Strategically canvass sources to assess whether and what political funding exists for the targeted goal of restoring public insurance coverage for abortion.
• Discern the feasibility of creating or growing (c)(4) fundraising resources, with a heavy emphasis on individual donors, and foundations where applicable.
• Depending on a feasibility assessment from the data collected, create a sustainable fundraising plan with the goal of raising at least $750,000 in (c)(4) dollars.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A record of success in political fundraising, with a proven track record of achieving revenue targets of over $500,000 annually.
• Facility and familiarity with the fundraising landscape, especially with respect to individual donors and (c)(4) dollars.
• Sharp analytical ability to acutely and pragmatically assess possibilities of successful (c)(4) funding.
• Key relationships and development savvy to carry out both the assessment of fundraising possibilities and to cultivate potential sources.
• Demonstrated record of raising funds from major donors and individuals as well as an appetite and aptitude for fundraising.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and an ability to articulate a vision that compels and inspires the public, donors, coalition partners, and government policymakers.
• Extensive experience with the political process, elections, and (c)(4) fundraising.
• Familiarity with and passion for women's rights and social and economic justice.
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative. Ability to work well under pressure and handle several projects at one time.

Salary is based on experience. 

HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to: mcarroll@civitaspublicaffairs.com. Place "CAARE/All Above All Fundraiser" in the subject heading. Position location flexible. Application deadline February 9, 2015.(Early submission encouraged. Position will be filled as soon as possible.)

Translation Consultant (English/French), Association for Women's Rights in Development

Translation Consultant (English/French)

Posted on: January 7, 2015

Application deadline: January 30, 2015

Posted by: Association for Women's Rights in Development

The Translation Consultants provide translations, and comments for proofreading (where applicable) on specified text, within the agreed upon timeframe.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.

Overview of the Production team

The Production team coordinates the majority of translations for all the programmatic and logistical areas of the organization.

Overview of the Position

Translation Consultants provide translations, and comments for proofreading (where applicable) on specified text, within the agreed upon timeframe.  

The Translation Consultant can work from anywhere in the world with access to internet. There is no guaranteed minimum amount of work; documents come on an as-needed basis, ranging from several documents a week to only a couple per month. When translation services are required, the Translation Consultant will be contacted by email with the document, the word count, and a deadline at which point the consultant will either accept or reject the job. This process will be followed for each translation job. Consultants will be paid by cheque or wire transfer monthly or bi-monthly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

Over three years experience:

-       translating documents and publications from English to French

-       with non-profit and/or civil society organization language and terminology

-       in women's rights, human rights, development and/or gender equality

Expertise & Skills

-          Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French

-          English/French Translation skills, specifically of human and women rights terminology 

-          Keen attention to detail and quality control

-          Excellent organizational skills

-          Ability to multi-task and willing to meet tight deadlines

-          Able to work independently with minimal supervision

-          High levels of initiative, creativity, and self-motivation

Other Requirements:

-       Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in weeks and days

-       A passion for women’s and human rights issues

-       Committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination and anti-racism

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should include

1) Your résumé.

2) A letter of interest describing why you are a good candidate for this position as well as your translation rate per word.

3) Two or three samples of translations you have recently made (no more that 2 pages) – send both the English as well as the French versions

4) Two references from previous employers or clients

Only complete applications with all of the above documents will be considered. Short-listed applicants will be required to do a translation test of 300-500 words.

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: aamin@awid.org (please include “French Translation Consultant” in the subject line)

No phone calls please.  Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The deadline is end of day Friday, January 30, 2015.  We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work. We encourage women from the developing world to apply.

To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.

Finance & Administration Manager, FRIDA Young Feminist Fund

Finance & Administration Manager

Posted on: December 18, 2014
Application deadline: December 31, 2014
Posted by: FRIDA Young Feminist Fund

ABOUT FRIDA

Since its inception 4 years ago, FRIDA has grown significantly and expanded staff and operations in several countries, which has resulted in increasing complexity in the organization's financial transactions and administration. As a result, FRIDA which administration has been supported by AWID and Tides Foundation up to this year, decided to get her own independent legal status in Panama. FRIDA is currently seeking a Finance/Administration Manager to play a leading role in helping us set up our financial and administrative systems and proactively manage these complexities. The successful candidate for this position will have solid international and nonprofit experience and a passion for women's rights.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial management and administration for the Fund. The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to provide sound financial advice and effective financial management as well as manage the administrative functions of the Fund. This position is a full-time, regular position and reports to and works most closely with the two Co-Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Establishes and implements internal controls, and administrative systems, policies and procedures to ensure that FRIDA's day-to-day operational activities are efficient and effective, and are in-line with approved strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations
• Ensures adequate cash flow for the organization's requirements, by monitoring funder remittances, and preparing requests for funds as needed
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, donations processing and receipting, payment of invoices, payroll and bills.
• Establishes effective accounting and bookkeeping systems and procedures and oversees accounting services.
• Maintain parallel records of income and expenditure in financial database.
• Prepares and presents quarterly and yearly financial budgets and cash flow forecasts, and works with Co-Directors to actively monitor and understand budget variances.
• Prepare budgets and reports on expenditure for donors by set deadlines.
• Ensures and reviews monthly financial statements from the accountant and prepare narrative reports for the review of the board of directors and Co-Directors.
• Manages bank accounts and monitors reconciliations, transactions including wire transfers, credit cards, renewal of Certificates of Deposit, and keeping track of signing authorities.
• Prepares documents and schedules for annual audit, and liaises with auditors.
• Manages liquidity, investments, and foreign exchange per established policies and procedures.

Governance Support

• Works with the Co-Directors to proactively mitigate financial and legal risks to the organization and its board members.
• Ensures that activities and policies meet board policies and directions, criteria by funders, as well as legislative requirements in Panama and in the countries in which FRIDA operates.
• Recommends policies and procedures in areas encompassing finance and accounting, privacy, IT, compensation for the consideration of the Co-Directors and board of directors.
• In close consultation with the Co-Directors and Board Treasurer, establishes a relationship with each board member so that each individual has an opportunity to understand fully the key financial issues confronting the organization.
• Coordinate organization of board and advisory committee meetings, including preparation and dissemination of background documents, hotel arrangements, etc.
• Ensures reporting obligations to Panama relevant bodies are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.

Human resources and administration

• Oversees recruitment of staff, consultants, interns and volunteers; and reviews time-sheets and administers payroll.
• Maintains personnel files, health benefits and other insurances updated.
• Applies Panama's relevant employment law to FRIDA HR policies
• Maintain basic administrative systems for the Fund, including information resources, general filing, electronic filing, personnel records, contracts and leases, subscriptions, insurance, etc.
• Ensures the effective development and administration of IT systems, such as databases, email, cloud filing, back-up and online communication tools including Skype, websites, and other web/video/audio conferencing systems
• Manage incoming telephone and mail communications.

Grants management

• Manage grant administration to organizations including overseeing grant contracts and wire transfers to grantee partners
• Oversee the reception of timely and complete narrative and financial reports from grantee partners
• Realizes random audits to grantees and provides financial support and training for grantees

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years prior experience in a senior management finance position, including at least 3 years with a nonprofit/philanthropic organization
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in financial management, in particular in the development, monitoring and reporting on the financial status of the organization and programs

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in business, nonprofit management, accounting, finance or related field

Expertise & Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in applying accounting procedures and protocols in budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis and reporting
• Strong donor and funder management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems, such as accounting programs, databases, payment processing, excel spreadsheets, payroll services
• Experience in preparing for and coordinating financial audits
• Knowledge and interest in women's rights and feminism and commitment to the mission and goals of the Fund
• Ability and confidence in working within the complexities of an international, non-profit organization
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to create and implement new systems that keep the Fund running smoothly, while also accounting for differing work styles and remote locations of staff
• Ability to work remotely, with little supervision and able to meet deadlines comfortably
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in scheduling and organizing events
• Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to take on a wide range of tasks
• Ability to handle confidential matters.
• Enthusiasm for working with young organizations/start-ups.

Assets:

• Experience working in an international organization with staff in multiple countries.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting regulations in the US (US GAAP) and international auditing standards.
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Experience working with staff in multiple locations.
• Courses or certificates in executive leadership, women's/feminist studies, financial management and human resource management.
• Ability to communicate in French, Portuguese, Arabic or Russian.
• Young woman and transgender youth under the age of 28 are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1) Cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for FRIDA) and current CV

2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

E-mail: jobs@youngfeministfund.org

Please include Finance and Administration Manage in the subject line.

No phone calls please. Only email applications will be accepted. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FRIDA encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

To learn more about FRIDA, please visit our website at http://youngfeministfund.org/

Program Intern, FRIDA / Young Feminist Fund, Sydney, Australia

Program Intern

Posted on: December 16, 2014
Application deadline: January 5, 2015
Posted by: FRIDA / Young Feminist Fund

FRIDA is seeking a passionate and creative intern to support our programmatic work. This includes supporting FRIDA grantee partners in over 45 countries, and supporting FRIDA's capacity development initiatives and grant making processes. This dynamic position provides an excellent opportunity to support young women's rights activists from all around the world and increase your understanding of all elements of program coordination.

This is a remote based position and the successful applicant can be based in any country in the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on Capacity Development initiatives for FRIDA Grantee partners, including supporting the planning of online workshops, developing workshop content and supporting coordination of FRIDA capacity development events and evaluating their success.
• Maintain key data on FRIDA grantee projects and profiles.
• Assist with program updates, proposals, reports and documentation, and support regular communications to FRIDA grantee partners.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the Funds activities.
• Research specific issues and policy debates related to young feminists.
• Support FRIDA staff to establish key relationship and networks with relevant partners, including researching organizations working on women's human rights, LGBTQ rights, young women and youth organizing.
• Monitor key debates and opportunities for FRIDA staff and grantees to engage in in strategic countries and spaces.
• Provide administrative support to FRIDA staff

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proactive, creative and have experience and/or knowledge of working on programs on gender, human rights, youth, activism or development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Good working knowledge of English (both Oral and Written) and preferably one more of the Fund's working languages (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian).

IDEAL INTERN

• Passionate young feminist activist (under 30) with a strong commitment to women's rights, and gender equality.
• Independent and self-reliant, willing to take initiative, creative, hard working, and flexible.
• Must be comfortable working in a virtual environment and have reliable internet access.
• Can commit at least 15 - 20 hours per week over a three-month period. We are open to discussions of alternative timeframes and can be flexible.

LOCATION

Work from office in Sydney, Australia or remote based in any city in the world. Other staff are based in Mexico, Seoul and Serbia, hence if applicant is in these countries, an office placement can be discussed.

REMUNERATION 

This Internship is not a paid position although a small stipend ($100USD per month) will be offered to assist with any costs incurred.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV) along with a letter outlining why you would like intern for FRIDA to info@youngfeministfund.org by 5th January 2015

Please write Program Intern in the subject of email.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all countries.

Nursing Organizer, Provide

Nursing Organizer

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Application deadline: December 15, 2015
Posted by: Provide

Provide's nursing work recognizes that despite their enormous role in health care, nurses are too often unprepared to care for the woman with an unintended pregnancy. This leads to staffing shortages at clinics and can prevent hospitals from providing abortion care, as well as a lost opportunity for nurses to serve as a trusted health resource for women seeking abortion care. Provide's nursing work has three objectives:

• Develop core competencies focused in nursing.

• Create a curriculum on unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

• Cultivate new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states.

The Nursing Organizer will focus his or her work on implementing the third objective. The Nursing Organizer is a full-time salaried position, reporting to the Senior Director of Programs. The Nursing Organizer's duties will include:

Implement Provide's Nursing Programmatic Work (80%)

Identify two pilot states among Provide's current project states as target sites for implementation of the third objective of Provide's nursing work: cultivation of new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states. To complete this work, the Nursing Organizer will:

• Work with Program Directors to create criteria for pilot state selection.
• Conduct and document an assessment of eligible states.
• After selecting two pilot states, conduct site assessments of nursing schools.

Offer curriculum resources and assist in their implementation at selected nursing schools in pilot states.

Train nursing faculty to become advocates within their institutions, professions, and communities for unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

Perform additional staff responsibilities (20%)

Collaborate with Provide project directors, evaluators and other staff to ensure communication and coordination of work with Provide.

Write reports (monthly updates, individual site training reports).

Participate in visibility events, Provide staff and Board meetings, professional conferences and meetings and program activities as requested.

Perform other duties as required to advance assigned projects and the overall work of Provide, including but not limited to:

• Division phone calls
• Keep data up to date in evaluation database
• Participate in staff trainings
• Participate in staff calls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing degree.
• Experience working in the Southeastern United States a plus.
• Proven ability to actively cultivate, engage and connect diverse people and activities working together toward a common goal, a commitment to network building and leadership development and the ability to build trust in individual relationships across distances with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong existing state networks within nursing, primary health care, reproductive health care, public health, rural health and/or abortion service delivery.
• Persistence, resourcefulness and the ability to identify opportunities and needs and respond to these creatively and flexibly.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a workshifting/telecommuting team oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills (in-person, email, phone, status reports, managing documents, remote meetings).
• Good at problem solving.
• Experience with administrative work (scheduling/facilitating meetings, data base entry, creating spreadsheets, submitting expense claims, making travel arrangements).
• Team player.
• Comfort with using technology for organizing.
• Commitment to Provide's core mission, values and programs.

HOW TO APPLY

This position is a remote position based in the Southeastern United States. Qualified individuals should send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to Provide via email to LaTischa Drake, Program Assistant, at ld at provideaccess.org. Please indicate "Nursing Organizer" in the subject line of the email.

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2014 or until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Program Associate, SPARK Movement, Brooklyn, NY

Program Associate

Posted on: October 31, 2014
Application deadline: November 14, 2014
Start date: November 17, 2014
Posted by: SPARK Movement

SPARK Movement (SPARK) is seeking a motivated, flexible Program Associate to join our team. Responsibilities include training, mentoring and supporting a diverse group of young feminists, online and on the ground, as activists, organizers, and leaders in the fight against the sexualization of girls.

SPARK is an intergenerational, "girl-fueled" activist movement working to end sexualization, a root cause of violence against women and girls. We are creating a cultural tipping point where sexualization is unacceptable, intolerable and unprofitable, while simultaneously building support for girls' healthy sexuality and overall well-being.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The main responsibility for this position is managing the SPARK Action Squad, an age, race, and gender-diverse group of girls and their allies who are passionate about supporting SPARK's campaigns while also growing and honing their own feminist and activist knowledge and experience. Managing the Action Squad includes, but isn't limited to:

• Moderating and engaging with the Action Squad's online community;
• Working closely with SPARKteam girl activists to develop and deliver trainings, book clubs, film screenings & discussions, and other activities with members of the Action Squad;
• Drafting and sending twice-monthly emails to Action Squad members detailing ways they can take action;
• Cultivating relationships with Action Squad members, including supporting and sharing Squadders' individual projects on SPARK's networks when they're aligned with our mission;
• Developing & implementing strategies for growing the Action Squad and expanding its reach and impact.

For your other tasks, we will expect you to:

• Help manage SPARK's social media outreach including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram;
• Edit blogs;
• Coordinate and help manage SPARK events, especially our annual, "in-person" 5-day training retreat;
• Advocate for SPARK in the media;
• Execute administrative work when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, patience and passion for working with a diverse groups of girls;
• In-depth knowledge of issues surrounding feminism and sexualization, especially how sexualization intersects with race, gender, age, and sexuality;
• Experience and comfort using Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and Instagram;
• Motivated self-starter: though we're seeking a New York City-based candidate, SPARK staff work mostly remotely, and our work with the SPARKteam and Action Squad are entirely remote—that means lots of flexibility, but also some serious self-motiviation;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong writing and editing skills ;
• Comfort communicating with different audiences, including teenagers, funders, activist partners and other diverse stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply: send resume, writing sample for a teenage audience, and cover letter detailing your interest in SPARK Movement to Dana@sparksummit.com. Please no phone calls.

Part-Time Administrator, Unchained at Last

Part-Time Administrator

Posted on: October 26, 2014
Application deadline: December 15, 2014
Posted by: Unchained at Last

Unchained At Last is the only nonprofit in the US dedicated to helping women and girls leave or avoid arranged/forced marriages. Here's your chance to join the Unchained team as a part-time administrator and work toward that important mission.

The part-time administrator works 20 hours per week, mostly via telecommute and occasionally in Westfield, NJ. Under the supervision of the executive director, the administrator is responsible for:

PUBLIC RELATIONS

- Maintaining an active social-media presence

- Regularly updating the Unchained website

- Sending e-newsletters to Unchained's mailing list

- Maintaining Unchained's mailing list

- Identifying speaking and promotion opportunities for the executive director and board members

BOOKKEEPING

- Processing donations

- Paying bills

- Preparing financial reports for board members

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION

- Screening, conducting background searches and arranging for interviews regarding applicants for volunteer positions

- Creating and maintaining records of volunteer applicants

FUNDRAISING

- Identifying potential funding sources

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

- Performing general clerical and administrative duties, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for this position you must have:

- A bachelor's degree or higher

- Deep familiarity with social media, especially Facebook and Twitter

- Proficiency in accounting software

- Superior writing skills

- Excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Experience working without close supervision

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send your resume and salary requirements to Jeanne Gordon, board president, at jeanne@unchainedatlast.org. Please include a cover letter that explains why you want to serve as Unchained's part-time administrator and where you heard about the position.

Economic Justice and Financing Consultant, Association for Women's Rights in Development

Consultant - Economic Justice and Financing for Women's Rights

Posted on: October 22, 2014
Application deadline: November 2, 2014
Start date: November 10, 2014
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

AWID

The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international, feminist, membership organization committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights. A dynamic network of women and men around the world, AWID members are researchers, academics, students, educators, activists, business people, policy-makers, development practitioners, funders, and more.

Terms of Reference: Mapping of relevant advocacy spaces and processes to advance economic justice and women's rights

INTRODUCTION

Mainstream notions of economic growth and development have failed to address a context of multiple crises contributing to the persistence and reproduction of impoverishment, exploitation and injustice, including gendered inequalities and violations of women's rights. Equipped with our new strategy, the Economic Justice & Financing for Women's Rights (EJ&FfWR) team within AWID is embarking on a re-assessment of the relevant spaces to influence with a vision of transformation, based on our priorities and intended impact. Beyond seeking equality for women within the existing global economy, we focus our efforts on bringing about just and healthy economies, which would contribute to form the basis for the realization of the fulfillment of women's rights.

We aim to assess, from a feminist perspective, the potential and opportunities for impact of economic justice and financing for women's rights related spaces, processes and events within which AWID and other feminist groups, organizations and movements may conduct advocacy, alliance building and engagement. In order to make this mapping and analysis useful more broadly we intend for the exercise to be two prong: one which focuses on AWID's those that are more relevant for us institutionally within the framework of our strategy; history, achievements and partnerships; value added; and approach and the second that provides an broader overview of these for our partners, allies and constituents. In doing so, we will seek to critically assess the challenges and opportunities of these spaces and provide a tentative roadmap to the processes that might be provide opportunity for transformative change.

FOCUS OF THE MAPPING ANALYSIS

Based on the lessons learnt so far by AWID and our partners' advocacy, alliance building and engagement work, mainly at the UN and within philanthropy spaces, the mapping should look at alternative, innovative or overlooked spaces and their potential for transformative change. Our suggestion is that the mapping analysis has three key parts:

The first part should help to set the scene of the current context of global governance and the evolving of key spaces for decision-making around development, human rights and women's rights. It should look at the historical underpinnings of the involvement of feminist movements in spaces ranging from (i) the UN related conferences (including ILO, ICPD, CSW, CEDAW, Rio+20, OHCHR, UN DCF, post-2015 process, UN HRC, WB, IMF etc); (ii) powerful blocs like the OECD, BRICS, G20, G8, OIC or the World Economic Forum; (iii) alter-globalization spaces like the World Social Forum (WSF), spaces like Solidarity Economy networks gatherings, trade unions confederation meetings, occupy movements mobilizations, etc.

Following this context setting of historical processes, a second chapter should focus on an in-depth analysis and mapping of the current spaces gaining relevance and others losing ground. This exercise should include, but is not restricted to, putting these spaces to the test with questions like:

i) How far are these spaces more or less receptive to women's rights and gender equality issues into their agendas?

ii) What is the level and terms of participation of civil society organizations and of women's rights organizations in particular?

iii) What examples of social and economic transformation worth noting have these spaces promoted, if any?

iv) What impact have the decisions or agreements had at multiple levels?

v) Who are the influential actors in this space or process? How democratic is decision making and how participatory is this space or process?

Analysis will be based on desktop research, interviews with feminists, women's rights, human rights and other advocates as well as with, where relevant, policy makers.

The third and final part should focus on drawing main conclusions and giving recommendations to AWID as well as to women's rights organizations and advocates working for economic justice and human rights, on the lessons learned from other advocates engaging in these spaces, the potential impact and opportunities.

TASKS & KEY DELIVERABLES

A consultant will be engaged to conduct the mapping and analytical study, with accompanying recommendations for AWID as well as a popular tool in a short and accessible format for use by wider feminist and women's rights movements. The consultant will work with the EJ&FWR team of AWID. The mapping study should be no more than 10,000 words approximately and all outputs should be completed by December 2014.

Under the supervision of the EJ&FWR team, the consultant will be expected to:

1. Conduct extensive desktop research
2. Conduct at least 10 interviews with relevant actors
3. Produce an annotated outline as background for the mapping of around 1,000 words for review
4. Produce a first draft of the mapping and analysis report of approximately 10,000 words for review
5. A final draft of the mapping and analysis report of approximately 10,000 words
6. Create a popular tool in a short and accessible format for use by wider feminist and women's rights movements detailing specific spaces, their challenges and opportunities as well as the groups who are already engaged in these spaces and the impact that they have had.

EXPECTED TIMELINE & FEE

Start date: To be determined, but preference would be November 10, 2014

Expected number of work days: 15 days

Fee: US$7500

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit in English, your CV and cover letter to jobs@awid.org by Sunday, November 2, 2014 including an outline of the methodology you would use and an outline of the mapping to be conducted (limit of one page).

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please. AWID encourages, promotes and support diversity in all aspects of its work. To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.