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2010-07-16: Headlines

• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): Governance and Fiscal Management Specialist 2010-07-16

  The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is looking for a Governance and Fiscal Management Specialist to provide high quality training, technical assistance and resource development to the Board of Directors, financial and human resource managers of the nationwide network of Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) in their efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities.

• Center for American Progress: Events Associate, Campus Progress 2010-07-16

  Events Associate, Campus Progress Reports to: Events Manager, Campus Progress Department: Campus Progress Staff reporting to this position: None Position classification: Exempt, full time Summary American Progress has an immediate opening for an Events Associate working for Campus Progress.

• Human Rights First: PROGRAM AND COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2010-07-16

  ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: Established in 1978, Human Rights First (HRF) has a 30+year track record of successful human rights and public policy advocacy. Formerly known as the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, HRF works in the United States and abroad to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity, and respect for the rule of law.

• M+R Strategic Services: Online Associate - Boston 2010-07-16

  M+R Strategic Services is looking for an Associate to join our team of Internet experts to work on successful, cutting-edge online campaigns. You'll be an integral part of the Online Campaigns Team at M+R, working with progressive, public-interest nonprofit organizations to recruit online activists, influence public policy, raise money online, and deepen relationships with online supporters.

• DC Public Schools: Bilingual Teacher – District of Columbia Public Schools 2010-07-16

  Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

• DC Public Schools: ESL/ELL Teacher – District of Columbia Public Schools 2010-07-16

  Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

• National Economic & Social Rights Initiative: Office Manager 2010-07-16

  The National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (NESRI) was founded in 2004 to promote human rights in the United States. In partnership with communities, NESRI works to build a broad movement for economic & social rights, including health, housing, education and work with dignity.

2010-07-15: Headlines

• Wellspring Advisors, LLC: Program Officer – LGBT Rights Program 2010-07-15

  Program Officer – LGBT Rights Program Wellspring Advisors, a private philanthropic consulting firm, seeks a New York City-based Program Officer for its LGBT Rights Program. The Program Officer will work under the direction of the Program Director, International Human Rights and LGBT Rights.

• Center for American Progress: Advocacy Associate, Campus Progress 2010-07-15

  Advocacy Associate, Campus Progress Reports to: Policy and Advocacy Manager, Campus Progress Department: Campus Progress Staff reporting to this position: None Position classification: Exempt, full time Summary American Progress has an immediate opening for an Advocacy Associate working for Campus Progress.

• Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth: Legal Fellow 2010-07-15

  PROGRAM: The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth (CFSY) in Washington, D.C. seeks to host a recent law school graduate or recent judicial law clerk for a public interest law fellowship, such as Equal Justice Works and Soros Justice fellowships. This position would begin in the Fall of 2011 and be contingent on the applicant and CFSY receiving the necessary fellowship funding in the Fall/Winter 2010 funding cycle.

• OneAmerica: Individual Giving and Development Coordinator 2010-07-15

  The Organization: OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the principles of democracy and justice at the local, state and national levels through building power in immigrant communities, in collaboration with key allies.

• Rainforest Action Network: Rainforest Agribusiness Campaign Director 2010-07-15

  For 25 years, Rainforest Action Network has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.  The Rainforest Agribusiness campaign challenges the U.S. agribusiness companies responsible for the conversion of rainforests, peatlands and other natural ecosystems into industrial mono-crop plantations. Specifically, we are working to convince agribusiness giant Cargill to publicly adopt and implement a palm oil policy as a first step towards a comprehensive global forest policy covering its agribusiness operations in tropical rainforests, including Borneo and the Amazon.   The Campaign Director will be responsible for directly managing the campaigns team which includes campaigners, grassroots organizers and contractors as well as working in close collaboration with RANs Communications, Online and Development teams. In addition the campaign director is responsible for leading the strategy and vision for the campaign.   Responsibilities: •Lead and help carry out the work-plan that is currently focusing on market-based campaign strategies to pressure Cargill, and its customers including General Mills, to stop rainforest destruction for palm oil plantations in Indonesia; •Manage a talented team of campaigners and organizers; •Work with other RAN staff on direct communications and negotiations with corporate targets; •Work with the Development team to cultivate foundation and donor support and develop regular strategic communications with members and donors; •Work with the Online team to develop communications to online audiences, campaign tactics, and grow the campaigns online and social media presence; •Coordinate media outreach and communications plans with the Communications team; •With the Grassroots Organizing Manager develop an organizing strategy for the campaign that strengthens, broadens and diversifies RANs network; •Maintain relationships and coordinate strategy with U.S. and international allies, including: Greenpeace, FOE, Sawit Watch, FPP, WWF and others. •Maintain and build relationships with Indigenous and forest dependent people and ensuring we are an effective ally and equal partner; •Prepare materials for the campaign and RAN as a whole, including website, fact sheets, action alerts, etc. •Represent RAN at conferences as well as act as a public spokesperson for RAN and as the primary spokesperson for the campaign. •Participate in RAN's organizational planning, anti-oppression and diversity initiatives. Share office responsibilities to maintain a healthy and safe work place; •Report to Program Director regularly on accomplishments and plans of action,c oordinate bi-annual work planning to design the campaigns strategic plan and budget, participate in weekly campaign team meetings and annual performance reviews.  Qualifications: •4 or more years of experience running advocacy campaigns, ideally corporate campaigns. Demonstrated experience with offline and online campaigning tactics and a demonstrated ability to get results; •2 or more years in a management position; •Demonstrated understanding of grassroots organizing, movement building and nonviolent direct action; •Knowledge of issues including corporate social responsibility, human rights, agribusiness geo-politics, the US agribusiness and food industry, food sovereignty, bioregional foods, organic foods and slow foods; •A passion for working to protect the worlds tropical rainforests; •Excellent oral and written communications skills that are adaptable to various offline and online mediums, in particular, in the form of corporate letters, blogs post and op-eds, online email blasts as well as fundraising proposals;  •Experience in corporate negotiations and research, networking and fundraising; •Experience working with Indigenous and frontline communities; •Relationships with forest, food and agribusiness related organizations and leaders in the U.S. and Southeast Asia are desirable •Knowledge of Indonesian or Malay languages is a plus but not required •Must be able to travel internationally frequently.   RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.  

• Rainforest Action Network: Communications Manager 2010-07-15

  For 25 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with Indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.  In January 2010 RAN launched the Change Chevron campaign, joining the global effort to pressure Chevron to clean up the billions of gallons of oil-contaminated waste that were dumped in the Ecuador Rainforest. RAN is calling on Chevron to clean up its toxic legacy in Ecuador and to adopt a global human rights and environmental policy that will ensure what happened in Ecuador never happens again. The campaign unites communities, investors, shareholders, religious leaders, celebrities, students, policy makers and Chevron employees to transform the oil giant. This is a multi-year campaign and a top priority for the organization.   RAN is looking for a Communications Manager with a passion for using creative communications tools to run campaigns that fight climate change, uphold human rights and protect rainforests. RAN is specifically looking for someone who understands media and communications as it relates to grassroots organizing and advocacy campaigns, and is able to develop and implement savvy online and offline communications strategies. The Communications Manager will work with RANs communications team and the Change Chevron campaign team.   Responsibilities •Work with the communications and campaigns team to identify online and offline media outreach opportunities that advance the Change Chevron campaign and the organization; •Develop and implement innovative grassroots public relations plans; •Provide regular content and develop strategic campaigns on Facebook and Twitter; •Cultivate media relationships in strategic markets, both national and international;  •Cultivate relationships with bloggers and other strategic allies who can help in online promotion of RAN and the Change Chevron campaign; •Write and place regular blogs for the campaign and the organization; •Develop story ideas and events and pitch them to reporters and bloggers; •Respond to media requests and arrange interviews for RAN campaigners and spokespeople; •Create press lists and keep media contact database current; •Monitor offline and online media coverage on core issues and campaign targets; •Organize press briefings, media alerts and other PR events; •Write and manage production of various PR materials including news releases, media advisories, blogs, op-eds, letters to the editor, talking points, etc.; •Spearhead and manage production of creative print and online collateral, including high-impact ads and clever web videos; •Conduct target- and market-specific media research as necessary to support campaign objectives; •Write and copy-edit material for RAN publications, website and activist emails; •Provide media trainings to the campaign staff, activists and allies; •Represent RAN and act as a spokesperson for the campaign as needed.  Qualifications •Excellent oral and written communications skills that are adaptable to various offline and online mediums. Proven ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose in the form of press releases, op-eds and other articles, ad copy, blog posts and email alerts; •1-3 years of experience in public relations or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media outreach; •1-2 years experience in public relations or a related communications field conducting online promotion as well as using media and communications to advance advocacy campaigns; •Proven ability to draft documents under tight deadlines; •Proven ability to work with advertisers and designers to develop creative offline and online content; •Solid copy-editing skills and familiarity with AP Style writing highly desired; •Familiarity with media database technology, ideally Vocus; •Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams; manage time and a heavy workload effectively, and coordinate complex projects; •Demonstrated ability to drive projects independently; •Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity; •Desire to work with activists as well as Indigenous and impacted communities; •An understanding and/or interest in diversity and anti-oppression work; •Understanding of climate, fossil fuels and human rights issues is strongly preferred; •Experience in corporate campaigning and/or communications work for corporate campaigns desired; •Bilingual (particularly Spanish) applicants desired.  RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.

2010-07-14: Headlines

• Legal Aid Justice Center: Attorney, Virginia Institutionalized Persons Project 2010-07-14

  The Legal Aid Justice Center seeks a creative and highly motivated attorney to drive forward its Virginia Institutionalized Persons (VIP) Project. Based in Charlottesville, the attorney will litigate issues involving prisoners and other institutionalized persons in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The attorney will both handle cases independently and serve as co-counsel with experienced pro bono, civil rights attorneys around the state.

• Human Rights Watch: Associate, Development and Outreach Department 2010-07-14

  Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Associate in the Development & Outreach Department.   Description: The Associate will provide essential assistance to Human Rights Watchs fundraising, outreach, and advocacy initiatives worldwide and specifically focuses on donor activity in the New York area.

• Institute of International Education: Program Officer II, IHRIP 2010-07-14

  PURPOSE OF POSITION To assist with IHRIPs work and administration. IHRIP seeks to strengthen civil society human rights budget work through developing resources and sponsoring learning programs, providing technical assistance, facilitating the exchange of information and staff among groups doing the work in different countries, and contributing to the growing understanding of the relationship of human rights and government budgets, and how budget work can be used to advance the enjoyment of human rights.   PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Works closely with IHRIPs Division Director (Executive Director) and partner organizations in; 1) Developing and implementing learning programs on human rights budget work (HRBW); 2) Providing technical assistance to groups doing HRBW; 3) Developing and disseminating resources on HRBW; 4) Undertaking research on related issues; and representing IHRIP at meetings on HRBW; 5) Maintaining and updating the web site, "Human rights budget work around the world," as well as logistics related to meetings on HRBW that IHRIP sponsors; 6) Monitoring IIE financial reports related to IHRIP and developing financial reports for donors; 7) Maintaining and updating IHRIPs database and program web site; 8) Logistics related to meetings of the programs Advisory Board; and being familiar with and capable in the use of IIE systems. 9) Facilitate translation from and to Spanish, and assist the Executive Director in other assorted tasks that arise in the course of the programs work.  10) Internal contact with various IIE divisions to the management level as well as substantial external contacts with organizations, institutions and donors.   QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience/Skills; • Bachelors degree or the equivalent. Master's degree preferred. • Familiarity with international affairs and a commitment to human rights, as well as knowledge of human rights and economics. • Three (3+) years experience in budget work at the national or local level in a developing country. • Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English and Spanish; French would also be desirable). • Strong typing skills as well as knowledge of word processing and databases. • Strong organizational skills and financial record-keeping abilities. • Strong interpersonal skills.  The hired candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without an employer sponsored petition for a visa, such as an H-1 B visa. IIE does not intend to file any visa applications in connection with this opening.  EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

• Human Rights Watch: Researcher (U.S. Immigration Policy/Criminal Justice) 2010-07-14

  Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Researcher with the US Program.  Description: The Researcher will split his or her time between investigating and documenting human rights abuses experienced by immigrants and those experienced by persons in the criminal justice system, as well as the overlap between the two.

• Dalit Freedom Network: Office Coordinator 2010-07-14

  Keywords: OFFICE COORDINATOR DALIT FREEDOM NETWORK WASHINGTON, D.C. HEADQUARTERS The Dalit Freedom Network (DFN) is a human rights, non-government organization that partners with the Dalit people in India. We represent a vast network of justice-minded, modern-day abolitionists committed to bringing freedom to historys longest standing oppressed people group.

• Amnesty International USA, New York: Organizer, Southwest Immigrant Rights 2010-07-14

  We currently offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Organizer--Southwest Immigrant Rights--in the areas of South Texas, Phoenix AZ, San Francisco CA, or Atlanta GA.  This is a one-year position funded by a Ford Foundation grant. The Organizer will work with members and staff to promote fair and humane immigration laws and policies through AIs human rights policy framework.

• STEPS To End Family Violence: Development Manager 2010-07-14

  STEPS to End Family Violence (STEPS), a program of Edwin Gould Services for Children & Families (EGSCF), seeks a Development Manager who will play a key role in designing, implementing, and effectively executing key fundraising activities to support STEPS' programming.

• Health Resources in Action, Inc.: Training Associate 2010-07-14

  Health Resources in Actions mission is to help people to live healthier lives and build healthy communities through prevention, health promotion, policy, and research. Working with institutions, organizations, and communities in New England and around the country, HRiA offers a wide variety of training, program development, management, and communication services.  The Training and Capacity Building Department (TCB)

• The United States Fund for UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund): Creative Services Manager 2010-07-14

  The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is the voice for UNICEF in the United States, working for the survival of children around the world through fundraising, education, and advocacy. For more than 60 years, UNICEF has been the worlds leader for children saving more young lives than any other humanitarian organization.   Reporting to the Director of Communications and Creative Services, the Audio-Visual Manager (AVM)

2010-07-13: Headlines

• MADRE: Membership Coordinator 2010-07-13

  MADRE is an international womens human rights organization that works in partnership with community-based womens organization worldwide to address issues of economic and environmental justice, womens health, violence against women, and peace building. Since its inception in 1983, MADRE has delivered over 27 million dollars worth of support to women organizations worldwide.

• Human Rights Watch US Program: Researcher, U.S. Immigration Policy/Criminal Justice 2010-07-13

  The Researcher will split his or her time between investigating and documenting human rights abuses experienced by immigrants and those experienced by persons in the criminal justice system, as well as the overlap between the two.