Project Director/Attorney, Huntington House, Huntington, PA

Project Director/Attorney: Civil Legal Representation Project

Posted on: October 6, 2014

Posted by: Huntington House

Huntingdon House, a domestic violence service program located in the beautiful rural central Pennsylvania town of Huntingdon, announces the following employment opportunity. Employment to begin as soon as possible after October 1, 2014. We are offering an exciting opportunity to the right Project Director/Attorney who is equipped to create a civil legal representation office from the ground up! Become a leader in the Court of Huntingdon County as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, work with rural survivors to create safer access to legal services in remote or isolated rural population centers, and provide education and advocacy about providing justice for survivors of domestic violence. All within a best practices model of survivor centered work.

The Project Director/Attorney will work closely with the Counseling/Advocacy staff of Huntingdon House to strengthen our continuum of services to create safer options and better avenues to justice for survivors who are fleeing domestic violence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of the Huntingdon County Civil Legal Representation Project (HCCLRP) is responsible for leading the HCCLRP and providing effective civil legal representation of victims of domestic violence to the Court in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The Director will supervise the HCCLRP staff and ensure that the project provides legal information, consultation and representation for program participants at Huntingdon House (HH) a program for survivors of domestic violence. HCCLRP includes a strong focus on serving rural domestic violence survivors. The Project Director also contributes to the coordinated community response to domestic violence in Huntingdon County. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Law degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Pennsylvania required. Prior experience in the practice of family and/or public interest law, as well as, expertise in working with survivors of Domestic Violence and providing court advocacy about the impact of domestic violence preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• The provision of Domestic Violence services with a client empowerment and feminist perspective
• The struggle against ageism, classism, racism, ableism, homophobia, and heterosexism
• Support and involve people of all racial, social, ethnic, religious, cultural, and economic groups

HOW TO APPLY

Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter of interest, a current resume/curriculum vitae, and a complete list of three or more personal and professional references to:

Jean Riddle Collins, Executive Director

Jcollins@huntingdonhouse.net

PO Box 217

Huntingdon, PA 16652

814-643-2801 office phone

814-643-2419 fax

Paralegal, Huntingdon House, Huntingdon, PA

Paralegal: Civil Legal Representation Project

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Posted by: Huntingdon House

Huntingdon House, a domestic violence service program located in the beautiful rural central Pennsylvania town of Huntingdon, announces the following employment opportunity. Employment to begin as soon as possible after October 1, 2014. We are offering an exciting opportunity to the right Paralegal who is equipped to create a civil legal representation office from the ground up! Become a leader in the Court of Huntingdon County as an advocate for domestic violence survivors, work with rural survivors to create safer access to legal services in remote or isolated rural population centers, and provide education and advocacy about providing justice for survivors of domestic violence. All within a best practices model of survivor centered work.

The Paralegal will work closely with the Counseling/Advocacy staff of Huntingdon House to strengthen our continuum of services to create safer options and better avenues to justice for survivors who are fleeing domestic violence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct client interviews and maintain general contact with clients of the Huntingdon County Civil Legal Representation Project, who are victims of domestic violence, including conducting interviews and general contact at rural meeting sites. 
• Conduct web-based case law, statutory and regulatory research. 
• Maintain court schedule and calendar. 
• Maintain legal project records and filing system. 
• Draft and edit legal documents, correspondence and pleadings under the supervision of The Project Director. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least one year of legal assistant experience in a litigation and family law practice, or a public interest law firm or similar setting is preferred. 
• Knowledge of unique issues facing rural victims of domestic violence is preferred. 
• Must possess excellent writing, proofreading, professional telephone skills and a willingness to develop and learn new skills. 
• Excellent and demonstrated word processing required, knowledge of Excel spreadsheet, West Law and case management software is desirable.

Position Requires a STRONG COMMITMENT to

• The provision of Domestic Violence services with a client empowerment and feminist perspective
• The struggle against ageism, classism, racism, ableism, homophobia, and heterosexism
• Support and involvement of all racial, social, ethnic, religious, cultural, and economic groups

HOW TO APPLY

Those interested in this position may apply by submitting a letter of interest, a current resume/curriculum vitae, and a complete list of three or more personal and professional references to:

Jean Riddle Collins, Executive Director

Jcollins@huntingdonhouse.net

PO Box 217

Huntingdon, PA 16652

814-643-2801 office phone

814-643-2419 fax

Design/Product Intern, Destiny Reflection, Kolkata, India

Design/Product Intern

Posted on: September 30, 2014
Posted by: Destiny Reflection

Destiny Reflection is a social enterprise company that seeks to educate, employ and empower woman who are vulnerable to the human and sex trafficking trade in Kolkata. Our main focus is to provide vocational training in sewing and create employment opportunities, a fair living wage, and a dignified work environment. We are currently seeking to redesign our product line geared toward North American culture and standards.

• Development of innovative and contemporary product designs, product improvements, and product marketing
• Cultivate concepts from sketches through to product completion
• Work with and mentor Destiny Reflection sewers to further their skills
• Source raw materials
• Assess skills of sewers and be able to work within the constraints of working for a small social enterprise

As an asset, this internship would be complimented by the successful applicants interest in social and woman's rights in a community of poverty and human injustices. Destiny Reflections uses the products to sell to international markets to sustain both the business and social aspects of the program.

As a Destiny Reflection Product/Design Intern the likely candidate would posses the following attributes:
• A positive attitude
• Be creative and resourceful
• Adaptable and open-minded
• Be able communicate and conduct work through cross-cultural environments

Our internships our flexible, preferably one to six months. Your work with Destiny Reflection will enable us to increase our international market base, expand our business and create more employment opportunities for survivors of human trafficking!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for internship, please contact reflection.destiny@gmail.com with your contact details and a brief description of your interests and qualifications.

Transgender Rights Project Staff Attorney, Lambda Legal, New York, NY

Transgender Rights Project Staff Attorney

Posted on: September 29, 2014
Application deadline: October 17, 2014
Start date: November 1, 2014
Posted by: Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal seeks a staff attorney to engage in cutting-edge impact litigation, public policy advocacy, and education furthering Lambda Legal's mission. This position will be based in Lambda Legal's New York office. The attorney will devote approximately 50% of the position's time to the national work of the Transgender Rights Project and the other 50% to work in Lambda Legal's other priority areas in the Northeast region.

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Los Angeles.

Lambda Legal's law reform, policy, and education work encompasses a wide range of areas critically important to LGBT people and those living with HIV, including federal and state constitutional law issues; gender identity, sexual orientation and HIV discrimination in employment, schools, youth in out-of-home care systems, health care, identity documents, the criminal justice system; relationship protections, including the freedom to marry; child custody, visitation, assisted reproduction, and adoption; foster care and juvenile justice; asylum and immigration policy; and anti-LGBT harassment and violence. Lambda Legal has been involved in numerous landmark United States and state Supreme Court cases, including Lawrence v. Texas, Romer v. Evans, Boy Scouts of America v. Dale, Bragdon v. Abbott, University of Alabama v. Garrett, In re Marriage Cases, Varnum v. Brien, Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Medical Group, and Brandon v. County of Richardson. For more information about Lambda Legal, visit www.lambdalegal.org

Lambda Legal's Transgender Rights Project works specifically on behalf of transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people. Recent Lambda Legal landmark victories include Glenn v. Brumby, in which we established important law governing gender discrimination in the course of representing a transgender woman fired for transitioning at her job in the Georgia Assembly, and the Smith v. Fields case, which we won on behalf of several Wisconsin transgender women in prison who were denied transition-related health care. In other examples of our recent work, earlier this year the Transgender Rights Project secured Social Security survivor benefits for our 93-year-old client whose claim had been denied following her husband's death, as well as a Social Security Administration policy change for all transgender spouses.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Attorney will devote approximately 50% of the position's time to Lambda Legal's transgender advocacy nationwide and the other 50% to work in Lambda Legal's other priority areas in the Northeast Region (New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.), increasing Lambda Legal's presence as a force for civil rights there. The attorney will handle all aspects of litigation in precedent-setting cases, as well as engage in education efforts and policy advocacy. Litigation responsibilities include devising litigation strategies to produce the greatest positive impact most efficiently, conducting each stage of litigation in trial and appellate courts, writing amicus briefs, organizing amicus strategies, supervising Lambda Legal cooperating attorneys, assisting with the screening of requests for legal assistance, and investigating and developing potential new matters.

In addition, attorneys on staff often consult with private lawyers who are handling matters related to Lambda Legal's areas of expertise, advocate with government agencies and officials, and advise policy makers. The attorney will engage in public speaking, write for a variety of audiences, and help implement education strategies to advance public knowledge and change dialogue about sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and HIV-related legal issues. The education work involves frequent interviews with print, radio, television, and web reporters. Some travel is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants are expected to possess experience sufficient to allow them to work with substantial independence in furtherance of Lambda Legal's mission in all areas of our work. Applicants should have a minimum of four (4) years experience as a practicing attorney, including litigation experience that prepares the applicant to handle law reform litigation.

The applicant should have a high level of independence and initiative, excellent speaking and writing skills, the ability to produce the highest caliber legal work, creativity, good judgment, and a willingness to work with others toward the most effective strategies and initiatives to advance civil rights. In addition, the successful candidate will have the ability to talk and write about legal and other complex issues in clear, persuasive terms for non-lawyer audiences.

Working at Lambda Legal requires a demonstrated awareness of and commitment to the concerns of the communities Lambda Legal. Prior work on behalf of transgender people, the LGBT community and/or people living with HIV is highly desirable, as is fluency in Spanish and/or other languages in addition to English.

HOW TO APPY

The position is open until filled, and may start as soon as November 1, 2014. Interviews may start as early as October 1, 2014. Send resume, brief writing sample (preferably including discussion of a constitutional, discrimination, federal courts or other complex issue), and a letter or email explaining your interest in the position and how you learned of the job opening to:

Amy Shapiro

Legal Administrative Manager

Lambda Legal

120 Wall Street, 19^th Fl.

New York, NY 10005

ashapiro@lambdalegal.org

Include the words "Staff /Transgender Rights Project Attorney position" on the first line of the address of the envelope or the subject line of the email transmitting your application materials.

No calls please. Due to the high volume of applications, Lambda Legal will not accept phone calls about the position and does not notify applicants of status except when an interview is granted.

Lambda Legal is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, transgender people, and people with disabilities, including HIV, are encouraged to apply.

Program Officer, TechWomen, Institute of International Education, San Francisco, CA

Program Officer, TechWomen

Posted on: October 3, 30214
Posted by: Institute of International Education

TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities.

The Program Officer will support the TechWomen team in managing projects and leading communications efforts. This individual will lead and manage our communications strategy, with special focus on relaying the program's impact to stakeholders and a broader audience. The Program Officer will also manage and support M&E, draft State Department reports, and be the main point of contact for TechWomen participants. In this role, the Program Officer will also lead the effort in creating pre-departure materials to help the participants understand the objectives of the program and acclimate to the Bay Area. Work is carried out independently under general supervision.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Communications & Administration

•Work with the team to develop communications plan. Plan includes the creation and production of materials, presentations, social media planning, media relations and presentation development.

•Post to social media channels, write and edit blog posts and assist with website updates, as needed.

•Oversee Program Associate's social media plan implementation by reviewing posts and tweets and ensuring adherence to timeline and content.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

•Track and analyze program progress against key indicators and advise on areas of opportunity.

•Develop easy to use monitoring and data collection tools as necessary.

•Prepare impact reports and presentations for sponsors and general program updates.

•Draft and submit sponsor reports.

Participant and Program Management

•Lead and communicate with Selection Committee members, organize committees, review and prepare materials and applications, facilitate committees and prepare lists for US Embassies in 21 countries.

•Support TechWomen participants in preparation for their time in the US and as needed post-program. This includes email communications, webinars, pre-departure and orientation materials and preparations.

•Conduct outreach in 21 countries to recruit new program applicants. This includes social media outreach planning, email communications, identifying and communicating with outreach partners in Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Create region and country specific outreach materials and manage translation projects, as needed.

•Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures.

•Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

•Undergraduate degree in related field, and at least 2 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

•Program management experience including budgeting, maintaining client relationships, and delegating tasks and responsibilities in a complex, deadline-oriented environment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILTIES

•Experience working on projects involving complex details requiring well-developed organizational, time-management and administrative skills.

•Proven experience with web-based and social media platforms.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

•Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, policy and procedure manuals and write complex reports and correspondence.

•Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts; sensitive to cultural differences when working with people from other cultures; and ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and to demonstrate sound judgment in consulting with and keeping others informed.

•Ability to easily adapt to changing organizational needs and a fast-paced work environment; work independently without close supervision and as part of a team.

•High level of job-focused multi-tasking skills and ability to perform under pressure of deadlines.

•Ability to compare and evaluate possible courses of action and recommend or decide appropriate course of action.

•Proficiency in related language other than English preferred.
•Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

•Willingness and availability to travel within the United States and internationally

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://iie.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/Posting/view/1174

Lead Organizer, New York City Anti-Violence Project, New York, NY

Lead Organizer

Posted on: September 29, 2014
Application deadline: October 8, 2014
Posted by: New York City Anti-Violence Project

The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is seeking a Lead Organizer. AVP envisions a world in which all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and HIV-affected people are safe, respected, and live free from violence. AVP's mission is to empower LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education, and support survivors through counseling and advocacy.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The New York City Anti-Violence Project is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to support the coordination of AVP's community organizing and public advocacy department. This person will supervise front line staff, develop community organizing campaigns, co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute at AVP, oversee all outreach, and support in rapid incident response efforts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to campaign development, supervision, training, facilitation, coalition coordination and outreach. Work may include night and weekend hours.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory:

• Supervise, support and evaluate Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA) organizer and program associate.
• Attend department meetings and other departmental staff engagement.
• Work collaboratively with Co-Director of COPA to create, implement, and monitor departmental procedures and staff development plans.

Program Development and Coordination:

• Work collaboratively with the Co-Director of COPA to:
  • follow and analyze policies and trends that impact AVP's public advocacy, community organizing, and client services programming.
  • create and maintain internal systems to increase the efficiency and impact of COPA's programs.
  • develop organizing strategies to respond to incidents of violence.
  • co-coordinate the Community Leadership Institute with COPA staff.
• Work collaboratively with COPA and Client Services to co-coordinate the Speaker's Bureau
• Create and supervise AVP's base building plans and goals.
• Create volunteer leadership structures to further the work of AVP's campaigns.
• Conduct campaign development research.
• Develop and evaluate COPA organizing and advocacy campaigns with COPA staff.
• Participate in movement building activities related to AVP's mission.
• Attend community meetings, staff meetings, AVP events.
• Develop and facilitate trainings including rapid incidence response, base building, leadership development, and campaign development.
• Support staff to develop brochures, toolkits, and flyers on LGBTQ hate violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and police violence.

Administrative:

• Track grant deliverables and report on government and foundation activities as needed.
• Attend professional development in-service trainings and external trainings/seminars as appropriate/indicated.

• Attend regular staff and department meetings.
• Attend AVP events.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Co-Director of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy
• Works closely with staff in the Community Organizing and Public Advocacy Department, the Client Services Department, Legal Services Department and the Communications and Development Department.

Other Duties as Directed by Supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Community Organizing and Public Advocacy supervisory experience including: conducting performance evaluation, and promoting professional development for staff.
• 4 years Community Organizing experience including campaign development, base building, leadership development, facilitation, training development, coalition coordination, and campaign based research.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of professionals with diverse experience and skill sets.
• 2 years of project management or project coordination experience including reporting on government and foundation activities, program design and implementation, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anti-oppression and social justice frameworks.
• Excellent computer skills, database experience, and knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated professional experience with LGBTQ and HIV affected communities and LGBTQ and HIV-affected violence prevention.
• Demonstrated commitment to working to end violence within and against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities.

Preferred Qualities and Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Quantitative and qualitative research experience.
• Coalition coordination experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative processes.
• Experience with varied organizing and advocacy models.
• Experience with rapid incident response organizing.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email (strongly preferred) cover letter and resume to:schestnut@avp.org (put "Lead Organizer" in subject line of email) or
• By mail to: New York City Anti-Violence Project, 240 West 35th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001 or by fax to: 212.714.2627.
• No phone calls please.
• Candidates will be notified if we are seeking an interview; because of high volume of responses it may not possible to respond to all inquiries.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT MATERIALS FOR CONSIDERATION IS: Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

AVP is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals and endeavors to hire individuals of diverse races, colors, creeds, ethnicities, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, ages, sexes, sexual orientations, national origins, disabilities, and citizen, marital, veteran and HIV statuses.

Public Policy Coordinator, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Washington, DC

Public Policy Coordinator

Posted on: September 30, 2014
Application deadline: October 15, 2014
Posted by: National Network to End Domestic Violence

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) seeks a highly motivated and high performing Public Policy Coordinator. This is a great opportunity for a committed team player to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

NNEDV is a social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV: (1) advocates for laws, policies and funding to address domestic violence and all violence against women; (2) provides training, technical assistance, and support to state domestic violence coalitions, as well as local domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, underserved and transitional housing programs; and (3) works with policy makers, business leaders, national allies and the general public to end all forms of domestic violence.

The Public Policy Coordinator will help implement NNEDV's policy priorities which include re-authorization, implementation, and funding of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), elimination of domestic violence homicides (incIuding gun violence prevention), provision of victim shelter and housing, and the advancement of women's economic sufficiency. This is an entry-level position with significant responsibility. The work includes various administrative duties, as well as participation in all aspects of NNEDV's policy work. The ideal candidate is highly organized and detail driven, comfortable with consistent multi-tasking and quick deadlines, a fast researcher and great writer, proficient with internet applications, dedicated and resourceful, committed to creating positive social change, and passionate about domestic violence issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring and analyzing federal legislation, including providing information to Members of Congress & to state coalitions
• Monitoring state coalition listserves to track policy conversations, summarize discussions, and research and respond to requests for information and assistance
• Creating materials, including action alerts, fact sheets, and letters to and updates for Members of Congress, state coalitions and local domestic violence programs
• Engaging the state coalitions and the general public in policy actions (alerts, petitions, etc.) through NNEDV's advocacy platform (Salsa), emails, and social media
• Participating in lobby visits and strategy sessions with NNEDV staff and national coalition partners
• Updating sections of NNEDV's website related to policy initiatives
• Planning and coordinating annual Advocacy Day conference, including hotel procurement, materials creation, speaker arrangements, and conference follow-up
• Helping to write Congressional testimony and draft legislation as needed
• Attending Congressional hearings, briefings and press conferences
• Scheduling meetings and providing logistical support for advocacy meetings
• Handling administrative tasks, including meeting notes, financial submissions and other internal documentation
• Working as a member of the NNEDV team—collaborating with other NNEDV programs and staff

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess:

• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving and analytical thinking
• The ability to: Follow through on assignments, Work both quickly and thoroughly, Work independently and as part of a collaborative team (including other staff, other organizations, and other professionals), Manage tasks under tight deadlines, and Handle multiple projects.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Adobe products
• Commitment to the agency mission and a feminist philosophy
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with a nonprofit agency in a relevant area

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of and experience in the domestic violence field and/or with state or federal policy
• Social media and other multi-media skills
• Experience with scheduling and event planning
• Hill experience
• Law degree or advanced degree in a relevant field.

JOB SITE LOCATION

The position is located in Washington, DC, near Dupont Circle

SALARY

Competitive salary, minimum $40,000, based on qualifications and experience. NNEDV is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about NNEDV at www.nnedv.org

HOW TO APPLY

Send cover letter, resume, salary history and expectations, and a 2-3 page writing sample to Paulette Sullivan Moore, Vice President of Public Policy, at policyjob@nnedv.org. Applications that do not contain all of the required items will not be considered. Applications received before Oct. 15 will be given priority; however, the position will remain open until filled. No U.S. mail or faxes please.