Bilingual Program Attorney, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Washington, DC

Bilingual Program Attorney

Posted on: January 5, 2014
Posted by: National Network to End Domestic Violence

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a national organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV seeks a bilingual (English/Spanish) Program Attorney who has knowledge of or experience working with Latin@ communities to join WomensLaw (a project of NNEDV). WomensLaw maintains a growing website, www.WomensLaw.org, which is utilized by more than 1.4 million people annually. The Program Attorney will play an integral role in all WomensLaw activities with a particular emphasis on overseeing the Spanish-language portion of the WomensLaw.org website; responding to Spanish-language inquiries on the Email Hotline; and making presentations / performing outreach in Spanish to Latin@ communities in person and through social media about the ways in which WomensLaw can help them.

This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the WomensLaw Legal Director. The bilingual Program Attorney will work in NNEDV's Washington, D.C. office. Some travel will be required.

Please note that the Program Attorney will not provide representation, work on specific legal cases, or give legal advice, solely legal information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WomensLaw.org Website

• Interpreting statutes and translating them into "plain language" in English and Spanish.
• Updating existing legal content and developing new content for the WomensLaw.org website.
• Working with other experts in the field to share information and create materials appropriate for WomensLaw.org users.
• Translating and revising Spanish website content and, if needed, recruiting/managing Spanish-speaking translators.
• Maintaining and establishing new relationships with community-based organizations throughout the country, with a focus on organizations that help Spanish-speaking populations.
• Updating and maintaining legal and non-legal resource listings in Spanish and English

Email Hotline

• Answering emails received on our Email Hotline, mostly in Spanish, from victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and others.
• Assisting with management of law school student volunteers who answer emails weekly.
• Assisting in training/recruiting new law school volunteers to answer the Email Hotline.

Social Media, Outreach, Workshops, and Presentations

• Leading workshops or creating presentations for community partners, primarily in Spanish; performing outreach in Spanish to Spanish-speaking population to publicize WomensLaw's services.
• Maintaining a presence in Spanish on social media, making presentations in person and through webinars, and developing creative ways to let victims know about the ways WomensLaw can help them understand the laws and their legal recourse.
• Facilitating presentations at conferences throughout the United States.
• Representing WomensLaw in the Spanish language media.

Please note that the Program Attorney will not provide representation or work on specific legal cases, or give legal advice, solely legal information.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary. Benefits package includes medical, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave and 401(k) retirement program.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and completely fluent in both languages - native speaker preferred
2. Must have knowledge of or experience working with the Latin@ community
3. J.D. and Bar admission required (may be admitted in any state)
4. Prior experience as a litigator, representing clients in family-law matters or domestic violence-related issues a plus
5. Must have prior experience working in, or a proven commitment to, domestic violence and/or sexual assault or related women's issues
6. Knowledge of immigration laws preferred
7. Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills in both English and Spanish
8. High level attention to detail
9. Strong legal research or statutory analysis skills
10. Excellent interpersonal, networking and inter-cultural skills
11. Experience providing workshops and/or trainings preferred
12. Experience recruiting, managing and training volunteers preferred
13. Proficient in MS Office and Internet-literate and
14. Ability to work collaboratively as a team as well as independently.

HOW TO APPLY

There are 5 required items to apply:

1. cover letter in English (please clearly explain what your knowledge or experience of working with Latin@ communities entails)

2. same cover letter in Spanish

3. resume

4. salary history and expectations

5. a 1-2 page writing sample in both Spanish and English showing your ability to succinctly and in plain-language summarize a complex legal issue or legal statute

Please email all 5 documents to Stacey Sarver, Esq., Legal Director of WomensLaw at WLjobs@nnedv.org (no mail or faxes please).

Development Officer, Sociedad Mexicana Pro Derechos de la Mujer, Mexico City, Mexico

Development Officer

Posted on: August 8, 2014
Application deadline: August 27, 2014
Posted by: Sociedad Mexicana Pro Derechos de la Mujer

Sociedad Mexicana Pro Derechos de la Mujer (Semillas) was the first women's fund established in the global South and remains the only fund of its kind in Mexico. Semillas trusts that local women's organizations in Mexico are able to identify their own needs and propose viable solutions. The role of Semillas is therefore to provide its grantees with the resources and support required to push forward these solutions and achieve social change. Semillas contributes to strengthening the women's movement in Mexico through three main social investment strategies: 1) Providing seed funding to grassroots organizations and leaders; 2) Facilitating training on issues such as human rights, leadership, institutional strengthening, and communications strategies; and 3) Linking partners working in different regions of the country in order to build alliances and enhance their impact.

By mobilizing resources for social change, the Development team plays a central part in achieving Semillas' mission. The Development Officer will work as part of the Development team alongside the Communications Officer and the Administrator of the individual donors' network, under the supervision of the Head of Development. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for developing grant reports and proposals for a diverse group of national and international institutional donors such as foundations and development agencies, in addition to contributing to the development and strategic implementation of Semillas' fundraising plan.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain fundraising experience in support of a wide range of women's rights issues, such as sexual and reproductive rights, labor rights, economic empowerment, and land rights. To learn more about the organization, we invite applicants to visit our website: www.semillas.org.mx

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Collaborate in the development of Semillas' fundraising plan
• Research and identify new funding opportunities with national and international donors
• Prepare letters of inquiry, concept notes and proposals for institutional donors, both in English and Spanish, with guidance from the Head of Development and the Executive Director

Monitoring of projects

• Create and implement mechanisms for monitoring progress on a diverse portfolio of projects
• Provide timely updates regarding Semillas' work to existing donors
• Request and review inputs needed for reporting
• Prepare reports for donors in both English and Spanish

Other Development tasks

• Supervise interns and/or volunteers
• Assist in the creation of the annual work plan as well as quarterly plans
• Assist in the planning of fundraisers and other related events
• Translate documents from Spanish to English and vice versa
• Carry out various administrative tasks relevant to the position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in the humanities or social sciences
• At least four years of experience in the NGO sector, preferably in Mexico
• At least two years of fundraising experience

Candidates with a master's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of fundraising experience with an NGO may also be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual English/Spanish, with excellent writing skills in both languages
• Strong analytical skills as well as attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work against deadlines and under pressure
• Knowledge of gender and human rights issues, particularly in relation to the current political and social context of Mexico
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and the context of philanthropy in Mexico
• Commitment to feminist values and to the mission of Semillas
• Willingness to work as part of a team and independently
• Proactive in proposing new ideas and seeking solutions to problems

This is a full-time position based in Mexico City. Willingness to occasionally travel within Mexico and internationally is required.

Semillas is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate for any reason, including age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status or socioeconomic situation.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted through August 27th, 2014. Applicants should submit a CV in Spanish or English as well as a cover letter in English to Goizalde de Eguskiza via e-mail: goizalde.deeguskiza@semillas.org.mx

The successful candidate will ideally start in October 2014.

Online Communications Associate, Association for Women's Rights in Development, Toronto, Canada

Online Communications Associate

Posted on: June 25, 2013
Application deadline: July 14, 2013
Posted by: The Association for Women's Rights in Development

OVERVIEW

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.

Since its inception, AWID has consistently provided accessible, high-quality and diverse information on women's rights and gender and development issues. We believe that providing information is fundamental to building understanding of the trends affecting women's rights, setting agendas and amplifying the voices, perspectives and diverse forms of organizing of women from around the world.

The WRI team produces and sources a wide range of information products in English, Spanish and French – from news, interviews and analysis to job announcements, new resources, events and urgent appeals – and disseminates them through the AWID website, social media and e-newsletters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Production, Compilation & Dissemination:
- Sources and compiles information on jobs, announcements, events, resources and urgent actions and alerts in English, French and Spanish in line with the editorial guidelines and ensures timely dissemination of e-newsletters
- Daily sourcing online content in English, French and Spanish relevant to women's human rights, gender equality and sustainable development and posting to www.awid.org
- Ensures access to timely news and information related to priority themes by maintaining relationships with strategic external stakeholders, in coordination with the Manager
- Conducts outreach to relevant groups to increase subscribers among our priority groups and our Spanish and French constituencies
- Other online communications support as needed including writing, short translations and copyediting
Content management support for www.awid.org
- Provides website content management support including creating and editing new pages and sections and adding translations
- Compiles and disseminates the monthly e-newsletter What's new on awid.org? in English, Spanish and French
- Regularly checks the contact@awid.org email accounts and responds to emails or forwards to relevant staff in a timely manner

Social media support:
- Implements AWID's social media strategy
- Monitors engagement with AWID on social media channels and facilitates the social media conversations
- Produce and publish content for AWID's social media presence in English, Spanish and French

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:
At least 2 to 4 years experience:
- Producing and managing online content related to women's rights issues for diverse audiences
- Working in a non-profit development and/or human rights and/or women's rights organization in a related role
- Working as part of a multicultural team and/or located in diverse locations
- Familiarity with key issues and themes related to women's rights

Other Requirements:
- Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women's rights frameworks
- Able to travel internationally (1-2 times a year)
- Experience working in a virtual, multi-location team
- Trilingual: English-French-Spanish

Assets:
- Courses or certificates in digital communications and/or social media
- Knowledge of basic audio and video editing software

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the latest online and social media technologies, knowledge of women's rights and gender and development issues, and excellent communication skills. If you have strong multitasking skills, a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, we would love to hear from you!

For a complete job description, please visit our website at www.awid.org/Get-Involved/Jobs

HOW TO APPLY

Please send:

1) Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
2) The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position

Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include "Online Communications Associate" in the subject line of the email)

No phone calls please. Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. The application closing date is Sunday, July 14, 2013. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

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

Officer Assistant & After-School Arts Counselor, Girls Athletic Leadership Schools, Denver, CO

Office Assistant & After-School Arts Counselor

Posted on: June 17, 2013
Application deadline: July 22, 2013
Posted by: Girls Athletic Leadership Schools

DESCRIPTION

GALS is an all-girls, public charter school serving 200 girls in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade. GALS seeks to hire an Office Assistant dedicated to supporting movement and hands-on learning into a standards-based academic environment focused on the overall health, wellness, and success of girls. GALS is accepting resumes for the following position(s) for the 2012-2013 school year for an Office Assistant and After-School Arts Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

For all available positions, GALS seeks candidates who demonstrate:

Mission alignment: Belief in GALS' mission of providing a college preparatory education in a supportive environment that fosters the academic mastery and personal development necessary for every young woman to become a powerful advocate for herself and leader of her community. Experience utilizing culturally congruent strategies in gender-specific and movement-based environments is a plus.

Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively in a professional community by jointly planning and executing logistics and communications.

Drive for excellence: Hard-working, self-starter who takes initiative and is committed to learning and self-improvement.

Qualifications: Previous teaching and/or administrative experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Urban school experience and experience with diverse communities preferred. Fluency in Spanish required.

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 7:30am-3:30pm on Wednesday

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Uphold the mission, values, and expectations of GALS with all students and families
· Promptly greet all visitors to the school and take care of their needs to the best of his/her ability in a friendly and professional manner
· Maintain a welcoming environment and physical appearance of the front office and hallway of the school
· Manage school security systems and approve school access to visitors
· Manage faxes, letters, district mail, mailings, translation, etc. on an at-needs basis
· Manage all school "autodials" and incoming phone calls
· Perform all written and verbal translations
· Manage planned substitute teacher requests (teachers manage last-minute requests)
· Maintain inventory and supplies for Teacher Supply Closet
· Maintain inventory and supplies for the School Store, when applicable
· Inventory shipments against packing lists to be turned in to Central Office
· Ensure accurate student attendance records for the school as well as for the district (in support of the Office Assistant)
· Maintain attendance records in IC for all grades
· Enforce attendance and tardiness policies.
· Support school enrollment policies and procedures following district and school guidelines
· Manage October Count procedures and data reporting, with School Manager
· Assist with, and translate, all written parent communication on behalf of the school
· Maintain up-to-date and accurate student records
· Assist in scheduling of meetings and organize incoming student paperwork for GALS enrollment
· Manage money collection procedures and student payments
· Inventory and sell GALS gear
· Organize registration paperwork and maintain current student records in IC
· Communicate messages to students in person or via the GALS message board
· Help coordinate use of office space for events, parent meetings, student testing, counseling groups, board meetings, other classes and Special Education Team needs
· Assist the GALS administrative team with the scheduling of parent meetings and provide translation support in meetings as necessary
· Administer first aid and medications to students according to school and district standards
· Coordinate GALS' after-school activity offerings, including communicating with vendors and families, handling registration and payment, and monitoring classes
· Managing after-school dismissal and pick-up procedures
· Participate in weekly office check-ins with the School Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS

· Excellent knowledge of Spanish and English language and grammar – bilingual and bi-literate
· Customer service
· Proficient in Microsoft Office

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and a personal statement explaining 1) for what position you are applying; 2) how your interests and professional experiences align with and qualify you to be part of GALS's vision and mission; 3) the challenges you anticipate encountering working in an urban start-up school. Documents should be in Word format sent via email to hiring@galschoolsdenver.org, Attn: Jessica Dauchy. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Candidates invited to move to the interview round will be expected to partake in a series of simulation exercises, including teaching to the hiring committee and/or students at GALS.