IMMEDIATE OPENING: Environmental campaign now hiring Campaign Director

Every day, environmental, social justice and consumer problems become more urgent: climate change pushes its way into our evening weather forecast, the LGBT community faces discrimination in the workplace, and consumers are cheated by unregulated banks and credit card companies. That is why the overwhelming majority of Americans support consumer and environmental protections, and measures to ensure social justice for all. However, under the influence of deep-pocketed industry lobbyists many of our decisions-makers have lost touch with the average American.

To make progress on these issues, we need to get back to the basics of social change. We need to go out and talk to concerned citizens one-on-one -- educating citizens, building grassroots support for critical campaigns, and making sure that the public's voice is heard.

Take the lead with the Fund.
The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices around the country.

The Fund has been running and winning grassroots campaigns for more than 25 years. We've signed up 400,000 members for Environment America and U.S. PIRG. We've expanded the Human Rights Campaign's grassroots base into places like Texas, Ohio and Georgia. And that's just the start of it.

As a Citizen Outreach Director or Assistant Director, you'll recruit, train and lead a staff of 10-40 canvassers to go out into communities on critical campaigns, raise money, mobilize support and build membership for some of the nation's top progressive organizations. You'll manage your staff, plan your campaign work, handle the administrative details, and learn how to do everything it takes to run a successful grassroots campaign office.

Citizen Outreach Directors will earn $24,000-$27,500 in their first year, depending on position. The Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes full paid health care college loan assistance, 2 weeks of paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick days. Directors are also eligible to join our 401(k) program in their second year. We also offer an extensive training program that includes both classroom study and hands-on field work.

Apply online at: http://www.fundjobs.org

We'll carefully consider your application, and if we think you're a good fit we'll get in touch.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.

• Location: Manhattan
• Compensation: $24,000-$27,500, plus benefits
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DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner



HOURS: Part-time, 22 hours per week
Flexible (Will travel to different Boroughs)



DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient evaluation and treatment, medication management, case conferencing and in-service training to the staff. Have input into the incident review committee and training committee as well as outside conferences. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties assigned. Report to the Medical Director.


QUALIFICATIONS: Board eligible/board certified psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Have prior experience working with a MICA population. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

• Compensation: 75/hr
• This is a part-time job.
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PowerPlay NYC, Inc., a nonprofit committed to educating and empowering girls through sports, is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Director of the SuperSTARS Summer Leadership Academy for High School Girls, a unique summer enrichment program for girls in grades 9-12. The SuperSTARS Summer Leadership Academy is part of the STARS (Sports Training and Role Models for Success) programming created by PowerPlay NYC to be a healthy living, career education and leadership development experience for New York City high school girls. The Academy is designed to serve girls from low income, underserved communities. The participant pool is comprised of girls from all NYC boroughs representing a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Possibility for continuing employment in August as full-time Program Director for school-year and summer programs.

The Academy is designed to offer high school girls the opportunity to:
• learn and participate in a variety of sports,
• develop workplace, leadership and life skills for success;
• interact with women in a variety of careers;
• engage in health and wellness learning,
• explore the college admissions process; and
• participate in STARWorks mini-internships.

The SuperSTARS Summer Leadership Academy takes place from June 29 -- August 17, 2012.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years experience working in youth development, including experience in sports coaching or teaching, and out-of-school time learning activities; the ability to multi-task, and the capability to handle administrative responsibilities as well as daily ongoing interaction with program participants and leading life skills workshops. Teaching experience is a plus.

Duties:
• Assist program director with general supervision and oversight of the 34 participants
• Primary responsibility for teaching life and workplace skills curriculum
• Primary responsibility for college awareness curriculum
• Ensuring safe, positive learning environment for all program participants
• Guide and supervise Academy participants' work on group projects
• Problem solve with youth and parents on discipline issues when necessary
• Provide management support and feedback to Academy staff
• Supervise and manage field trips to sports events, college campus and professional offices

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Have experience leading youth in academic or recreational settings
• Be comfortable teaching a curriculum she has not written herself
• Possess experience creating and executing original lesson plans and project units
• Be passionate about girls' empowerment and leadership
• Relate well with girls in grades 6-12
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and self-motivated
• Work well with others as part of a team
• Be comfortable with professional observation and regular feedback
• Approach problems creatively and proactively
• Strong supervisory skills (experience supervising college-age staff helpful)
• Proven ability to manage youth discipline issues
• Good sense of humor and enthusiasm

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Henry Street Settlement is seeking for an Employment Specialist to join our team!!

Department: Transitional & Supportive Housing/ Urban Family Center
Work Schedule: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience working with diverse consumers in human services organizations preferred (ideally providing employment services to the homeless)
• Client service focus
• Strong engagement and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, internet applications and database navigation
• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills including delivery of group workshops and conducting individual work with clients
• Team player that can interact and work effectively with colleagues on employment related issues
• Experience with grant funded programs and expectations for meeting measurement targets and reporting outcomes
• Ability to exercise proper judgment and utilize problem solving skills
• Interest in assisting others to develop skills to gain employment at livable wage so they can obtain affordable housing, leave shelter and gain independence

Responsibilities:
• Develop curriculum and implement employment workshops that provide the following: overview of interview skills inc. mock interviews, completion of job applications, job search techniques, interview preparation (grooming, logistics of interview, prescreening interviews, specific interview prep questions), debriefing of actual job interview
• Communicate/collaborate with case managers and other members of employment team on any client issues/concerns related to employment
• Communicate/collaborate with retention team at HSS' Workforce Development Center (WDC) in referral of shelter clients for prescreening interviews, job orders at WDC and retention services once employed
• Refer appropriate candidates to TSH job bank vacancies based on strengths and experience
• Provide task supervision for student interns
• Maintain tracking spreadsheet that includes all active/former clients that have been involved in employment process
• Assist with organization of employment alumni nights recognizing clients that have obtained/maintained employment
• Maintain and report statistics for pre-employment and employment phases of program
• Ensure program meets all criteria stipulated by funding source(s) and assist with outcomes reporting
• Assist in the completion of client employment documentation (resumes, cover letters, reference lists, thank you letters, etc.)
• Document all client encounters (individual and group) in electronic documentation system
• Manage Back to Work program participation and outcomes (liaison with designated Human Resources Administration staff, refer appropriate candidates to program, ensure program requirements are met (Work Experience Program assignments, time and attendance is reported, non-compliance is followed up on)
• Provide assistance/coverage for Employment Coordinator as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by Director, Special Projects & Compliance

How to apply:
To Apply email Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@henrystreet.org
In the subject line, please indicate "UFC Employment Specialist"


For more job opportunities:
http://www.henrystreet.org/about/employment/


Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Henry Street Settlement offers excellent benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

• Compensation: Commensurate with experience
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Fight for healthcare; protect working families! Anti-worker politicians, big businesses and right-wing special interest groups are tearing apart the fabric of social and economic justice. But the united voices of concerned citizens and working families still have strength, and our mission is to activate people who will fight back against these attacks.  Work to fight for social justice with us at the SEIU Communications Center.  The SEIU Communications Center provides support for the organizing and advocacy programs of labor unions and their allies. The Communications Center is currently hiring part-time, per-diem Contact Center Agents to make outbound phone calls supporting grassroots organizing efforts, and building political power for working families. This is a part-time, on call job that's great for actors, students or other politically inspired progressive people needing a flexible schedule. Qualifications: Dedication to progressive issues and active interest in social movements Desire to be involved in political action and grassroots organizing Some college experience Excellent English reading and speaking skills Basic skills in typing and computer use Ability to assertively use the telephone as an organizing tool Fluency in Spanish is a plus During the initial probationary and training period of 75 hours, the rate of pay is $8.00 per hour. Thereafter, the rate of pay is $10.00 per hour.  Email a resume and cover letter to the address above.                         SEIU-CC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, or disability.

• Compensation: $10/hour
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The Working Families Party (http://www.workingfamiliesparty.org) is a progressive grassroots party that fights for the 99%.

Formed by a coalition of labor unions, community organizations and grassroots activist, our aim is to make our economy and our democracy work for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected. Sounds great already, I know! We elect progressive candidates, win groundbreaking issue campaigns and shape the debate in city halls and state capitols in Oregon, New York and Connecticut. And we're growing fast.

The WFP is poised to take advantage of this moment to translate activist energy into policies that will make people's lives better. Over the last twelve years, WFP has come to have a major role in New York political advocacy, electoral campaigns, issue based campaigns and helping to shift and change the debate.

WFP is seeking, fun, talented, determined and outgoing activists to help mobilize support on economic & social justice campaigns.

An applicant we'll love:

Active interest in social & economic justice
Genuine commitment to making a difference
Energy, drive, confidence, and self-motivation
Communication skills out the wazoo
Humor, obviously is a major plus
Eagerness to be part of an incredible team
Desire to take part in a palpable movement

A position you'll love:

Empowering communities to take action
Use your voice to inspire legislative victories
Reforming NY by being an action-oriented activist
Serve as a one of the prime builders of Working Families voter base
Help Shape the Working Families public brand
Real opportunity for dedicated employees to advance within the organization
Generous benefits package, salaried positions, time off, paid sick days

Make $455-$600 A Week

Apply at:

(http://www.workingfamiliesparty.org/jobs/)

• Compensation: Starting $9-$12HR, Salaried Positions, FT/PT
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The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is the state's largest and most effective environmental and consumer rights organization. Over the past 39 years, NYPIRG has kick-started the careers of thousands of high school and college students, recent grads, and others in fields like law, nonprofit management, and public service. Even President Obama took his first job as a community organizer working with NYPIRG. This summer, NYPIRG is hiring the next generation of community leaders to educate and activate the public on the most important environmental issues in New York. Gain valuable experience with an established nonprofit, build your resume, work with people who share your passion for social justice, get paid $5500-$8000 this summer, and make a lasting impact in your community. Call 212-349-PIRG(7474) or apply online at www.nypirg.org/outreach Offices in Albany, Bayside, Buffalo, Ithaca, Manhattan, New Paltz, Rochester, Smithtown and Syracuse.     The New York Public Interest research Group (NYPIRG) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that advances important public interest issues through sophisticated grassroots organizing and advocacy, public education, and media exposure. Since 1973, NYPIRG has played a key role in fighting for more than 150 public interest laws and executive orders that protect the environment and public health, safeguard consumers, improve public transportation, and foster responsive, democratic government. NYPIRG is an equal opportunity employer.

• Compensation: $5500-$8000/summer
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