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Guides to Scholarships, Careers and Jobs in International Education, Conflict Resolution, Social Entrepreneurship, International Development and Related Fields

As part of the Peace and Collaborative Development Network, (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org)
several free guides to careers, internships and scholarships have been developed. You're encouraged to
review the guides and suggest additional resources.

The guides include:

* Guide to Internships
* Guide to Career and Scholarship Resources
* Guide to Academic Jobs in Conflict Resolution and Related Fields
* Guide to Scholarships and Fellowships in Conflict Resolution and Related Fields

_______________________
Dr. Craig Zelizer, Acting Director
Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution
Department of Government
Georgetown University
3240 Prospect Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
E-mail: cz52@georgetown.edu
Tel: (202) 687-0512
Fax: (202) 687-0597
Web: http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu
http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org

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J Street New England Coordinator

Salary: J Street is prepared to pay roughly $2,500 per month for this
part-time position
Education: No requirement
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted by: J Street <http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Org/178390-62>

Job Category: Activism & Organizing, Fundraising & Development, Human
Relations, Public Policy, Social Enterprise
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: December 8, 2009
Last updated: October 9, 2009

Type: Part time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: October 9, 2009
Area of Focus: Community Development, Foundations, Fundraising, and
Philanthropy

Description:

The New England Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all of J
Street's development and political work in Boston and the surrounding
states. Boston is a key national leadership hub for J Street, and we are
looking to grow both our National Finance Committee and J-NET, a network of
political donors and J Street supporters who will make J Street's agenda a
priority in their own political work and giving. Members of the J-NET will
be the primary points of contact in their community with elected officials
and candidates running for office. They will help with lobbying and serve as
J Street's eyes and ears on the ground evaluating key political dynamics.
The New England Coordinator will also work with the Executive Director and
Political Director to advance J Street's aggressive development goals which
includes identifying and recruiting high-donor prospects and holding a major
fundraising event in Boston in 2010.

Responsibilities

The New England Coordinator will have duties working for both J Street (the
c4 lobby) and JStreetPAC and be responsible for overseeing all of J Street's
political and development in Boston and the surrounding area by:

. Working closely with our existing activists and supporters in Boston
. Actively recruiting politically-active individuals/donors to add to our
J-NET and National Finance Committee
. Coordinating periodic fundraising trips to Boston and elsewhere in New
England by the Executive Director and/or Political Director
. Overseeing the regional political work and regularly interacting with all
Finance Committee and J-NET members in Boston and New England
. Developing an outreach plan for the New England Congressional delegation
and establishing a network of points of contact with each elected official
. Lobbying and advocating as necessary to advance J Street's legislative
priorities
. Arranging introductory meetings with congressional members and candidates
. Evaluating key political dynamics in New England (e.g. competitive races
and open seats) and keeping the DC staff informed of those evolving
political dynamics
. Planning and coordinating a J Street fundraising lunch/dinner event in
Boston in 2010
. Planning/coordinating fundraisers for elective candidates endorsed by
JStreetPAC
. Attending Jewish communal events and speaking periodically on J Street's
behalf

Specific components of the New England Coordinator's job will include:

Fundraising - the Coordinator will be expected to solicit contributions from
new and existing donors. The Coordinator will also be responsible for
maintaining regular contact with all J-NET and National Finance Committee
members in Boston and elsewhere in New England and keeping them informed and
engaged.

Recruitment - the Coordinator will be expected to work closely with DC staff
and lay leaders to add additional members and donors to the J-NET. In
coordination with the Political Director the coordinator will establish
concrete recruitment targets for the New England J-NET for each of the next
two years.

Political - the Coordinator will work with lay leaders of the J-NET to
ensure that J Street has up-to-date information on candidates likely to run
for federal office and to oversee outreach by regional J-NET members to new
candidates.

Additional Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be highly
intelligent and have extensive
lay/professional experience working in
the organized Jewish and/or political
communities, as well as the following
attributes:

. Highly organized and able to
prioritize multiple tasks and work
independently;
. Personally engaging and eager to
work with lay leaders and staff;
. Experience working with donors
and maintaining donor relations;
. Strong written and verbal skills;
. Some event planning experience;
and
. A strong commitment to J Street's
pro-Israel/pro-peace mission and a
solid knowledge of the Arab-Israel and
Israeli-Palestinian conflicts;

How to Apply:

Please submit by e-mail: 1) cover letter that explains why you are
interested and qualified; 2) resume; and 3) list of three references to
resumes@jstreet.org and indicate "New England Coordinator" in the subject
line.

Youth Service America Outreach Position

Position Description

The Manager of Outreach conducts and coordinates the domestic and
international outreach and partnership development at Youth Service America.
This position is particularly significant because YSA does nothing alone;
YSA's organizational culture deeply values collaborations with other
organizations, and seeks to continually learn from and add value to our
partners. The Manager of Outreach reports to the Director of Outreach.

Specific Responsibilities

* Outreach to an extensive network of educators, nonprofit leaders,
public officials, and youth to promote YSA initiatives and meet YSA's
strategic goals of scale, diversity, and impact.
* Recruit new National Partners and International Coordinating
Committee members to support Global Youth Service Day
* Recruit and manage a new network of 8-10 regional hubs for Global
Youth Service Day (1-2 per continent)
* Track YSA's partnerships through the implementation of a Constituent
Relations Management (CRM) database and ensure coordination across YSA's
domestic and international programs
* Contribute content for the National Service Briefing, YSA's weekly
electronic newsletter with over 26,000 subscribers and Global Youth Service
Day newsletters
* Work with the Director of Outreach and the Education Team to
implement trainings and learning exchanges for project planners (youth,
teachers, community leaders, etc.) through conference calls, webinars, and
other formats
* Work with the Grants Manager on international grant applications and
help manage grantees
* Work with the CEO and development team to raise funds to support
YSA's work
* Coordinate visits from international delegations (youth and adult
groups) with appropriate YSA staff and track follow-up
* Work with the Global Youth Service Day Assistant and the IT team to
register projects, collect post-project evaluations, and produce final
reports
* Work with the Education Team and consultants to make YSA materials
culturally relevant for international audiences
* Conduct outreach to elected officials to encourage their
participation in youth-led service projects and their support for
service-related initiatives
* Work with the Director of Outreach and Education Team to coordinate
the network of 88 Global Youth Service Day and Semester of Service Lead
Agencies. Tasks include: oversee competitive selection of Lead Agencies,
process Memorandums of Understanding and planning grants, coordinate regular
communications, and collect evaluations.

Professional Experience/Education Required

* Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
* Strong international work experience, preferably in youth programs
in Africa, Asia, and/or Latin America
* Minimum of 2 years of professional experience focused on youth
development, coalition building, and/or program implementation
* Ability to work with diverse individuals, youth and adults, while
maintaining a high level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
* Proven track record of successfully managing multiple simultaneous
tasks with competing deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Valued Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to youth and youth leadership. Very well-organized and
able to produce work reflecting attention to detail and highest quality
standards. Ability to work well with diverse national and international
constituencies. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Highly
motivated individual of demonstrated highest integrity with a positive
attitude and a good sense of humor.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience. In order to attract highly
qualified candidates, YSA offers a highly competitive benefits package,
including health, dental, 403(b), and vacation benefits.

To apply

Send cover letter and resume to careers@ysa.org. The title of the e-mail
should read "Manager of Outreach". Pre-employment background information,
onsite skills assessment and references will be required from finalists.

Youth Service America (YSA) is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to
engage
individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Organization Information

Youth Service America (YSA) Youth Service America (YSA) improves communities
by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25,
serving in substantive roles. YSA envisions a global culture of engaged
children and youth committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership,
and achievement. The impact of YSA's work through service and
service-learning is measured in student achievement, workplace readiness,
and healthier communities. For more information, visit www.YSA.org.
We work toward that mission through three core strategies:

* Public mobilization and advocacy campaigns
* Offering incentives, support and recognition
* Providing information, tools and training

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Social Entrepreneurship Editor/Writer, Location flexible, U.S.

Do you believe it's possible to eradicate poverty?
Do you believe that every child has the capacity to excel?
Do you have what it takes to edit and write engaging and provocative stories about these and other major social issues?

OVERVIEW
Dowser,a social change storytelling website, is looking for some exceptional
editor/writers to help tell the story of social entrepreneurs,
changemakers, visionaries, revolutionaries, and creative troublemakers
who are changing the world. Responsibilities include editing, writing
and research. This is an opportunity to contribute at the ground level
to what promises to become a leading social change media organization.

REQUIREMENTS
Outstanding editing and research skills.
A smart, accessible and engaging writing tone.
Experience with blogging, online content production or journalism is a plus.
Understanding and familiarity with the landscape of social change.
Ability to self-manage.
Creativity, flexibility and sense of humor needed to work for a start-up nonprofit.

This
position is part-time, contract-based and can be conducted anywhere in
the U.S.: 12-18 hours/week, compensation commensurate with experience.
Writer/editors will work independently, but in close correspondence
with project managers at our New York office.

DOWSER BACKGROUND
Dowser
is an online resource to share stories that inspire positive action,
provide practical "how-to" insights and provide a solution-oriented
view of the world that highlights the growing landscape of creative
social innovation.

Dowser is intended to fill a need that has
been identified by people who seek to pursue careers of social impact,
but don't know where to look for advice, ideas, and direction. We seek
to provide a counterpoint to the dispiriting view of the world
presented by conventional media, which tends to highlight problems and
overlook solutions.

Dowser was founded by David Bornstein
(author, How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of
New Ideas) and launched with assistance from the Reynolds Program for
Social Entrepreneurship at New York University. Dowser has received
support from the Skoll Foundation, the Kellner Foundation and the
William James Foundation.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and two short writing samples (one to two pages, articles and blog posts preferred) to manuel@dowser.org.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.
Don't hesitate to e-mail with questions--our website is not yet public.
Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis until positions
are filled.

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Youth Engagement Manager

Salary:Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Education:Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)

Location:Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States


Posted by:Youth Service America


Job Category:
Activism & Organizing, Event planning, Grants administration, Marketing, Planning, Project management

Sector: Nonprofit

Last day to apply: September 22, 2009

Type:Temporary

Language(s): English

Job posted on:
July 24, 2009

Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Community Development, Community Service and Volunteering, Network of Nonprofit Organizations

Description:

Organization Information

YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA (YSA) Youth Service America (YSA) improves
communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people,
ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. YSA envisions a global culture
of engaged children and youth committed to a lifetime of service,
learning, leadership, and achievement. The impact of YSA's work through
service and service-learning is measured in student achievement,
workplace readiness, and healthier communities. For more information,
visit www.YSA.org.

We work toward that mission through three core strategies:

Public mobilization and advocacy campaigns

Offering incentives, support and recognition

Providing information, tools and training

Youth Engagement Manager
Position Description

Basic Function

Youth Service America is calling on all youth to make a difference in
their communities. We will create a program that will engage all youth,
ages 8-18, seeking to make a difference in their communities and the
world through service and volunteering. It will help kids answer the
question, What can I do right now to make a difference?

The Youth Engagement Manager works directly with the Vice President
of Engagement and other Program staff to implement all aspects of this
campaign. This new program provides resources, grants, and recognition
to youth that create and lead service projects in their communities.
The position reports to the Youth Engagement Director.

YSA's new platform will appeal directly to young people spreading
the message that service is important and fun. Components of the
campaign include:

Website to inspire and make it easy for kids to serve and tell their stories

Educational materials to increase the impact of their service

Grants, awards, and incentives to help youth volunteer and tell the world about their accomplishments

Public visibility that spotlights the amazing service that young people lead.

This is a full-time, temporary position (through December, with the
possibility for extension) located at YSA's office in Washington, DC.

Specific Responsibilities

Work with the Youth Engagement Director to develop an online
strategy for mobilizing youth, including call to service, incentives,
and recognition. The website will rely on advanced technologies such as
texting, video e-mails, Twitter, etc.

Create online blogs and other forums for youth to share what
they are doing, including making videos about their projects that will
be showcased through major media and corporate venues

Continuously update content on website to reflect new opportunities to get involved

Work with the Education Department staff to structure grant program (e.g., deadlines, outreach, notification, etc.)

Work with the Education Department staff to develop resources to help young people make an impact in their communities

Provide ongoing technical assistance and support to youth,
including distribution of educational resources, marketing and
recognition tools, training, and other funding opportunities.

Work with YSA Outreach and Communications staff to ensure that messaging is consistent with YSA’s language

Work with the Communications staff to help youth tell their stories about service

Work with the Outreach staff to form partnerships with key organizations that target youth

Coordinate logistics for grant winners to receive their awards this fall

Other clerical and administrative tasks as needed

Additional Qualifications:

Professional Experience/Education Required

Demonstrated experience working in the service and/or service-learning field. BA/BS required.

Skills Required

Proven experience in marketing and communicating with kids through online strategies

Graphic and/or web design experience

Project management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills

Superior inter-personal skills; ability to communicate with
diverse constituencies as customers, including teachers, parents,
youth, funders, colleagues, and others

Outstanding written and oral communications skills

Valued Personal Qualities

Strong commitment to youth and youth leadership. Well-organized and
able to produce work reflecting attention to detail and highest quality
standards. Ability to work well with diverse national and international
constituencies. Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Highly motivated individual of demonstrated highest integrity and good
sense of humor.

How to Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to: careers@ysa.org.
Title of the e-mail should read Youth Engagement Manager.
Pre-employment background information, onsite skills assessment and
references will be required from finalists.

Youth Service America (YSA) is an equal opportunity employer that seeks
to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/345628-224/c

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Interdisciplinary PhD Positions at the University of Vienna: Empowerment through Human Rights

About the positions:

The University of Vienna announces the vacancy of 12 PhD positions for
college assistants within the interdisciplinary doctoral college
Empowerment through Human Rights. Duration of the posts is three
years each; 20 hours part-time employmentat the University of Vienna
for the whole period. During this period, the college assistants will
work together in the interdisciplinary group and will each write a
stand-alone PhD thesis. College assistants can seek participation in
related research activities within the institutions involved to an
extent of another 20 hours. The deadline for application is 30 September 2009; interviews with applicants will be conducted from 15 October onwards; the planned starting date for all 12 positions is 1 January 2010. will be

Remuneration is granted on the basis of the current collective agreement of the University of Vienna.

About the doctoral college:

The development of human rights protection and promotion in recent
years has given rise to the understanding that human rights issues
cannot be regarded a mere legal problem but that they have to be
considered from different perspectives. Against this background, the
doctoral college Empowerment through Human Rights is comprised of the
disciplines of law, sociology, psychology and development studies. It
will focus its research on the human rights protection of members of
vulnerable groups, such as persons affected by poverty, migrants,
refugees, minorities, persons with disabilities and victims of gross
human rights violations. Empowerment of these vulnerable groups
constitutes the central element in this regard.

The four main topics covered by the doctoral college are:

The Protection and Empowerment of Vulnerable and Discriminated Groups

Poverty

Migration and Asylum and

Consequences of Gross Human Rights Violations, in particular Torture, or Disability on the Individual

The interdisciplinary research activities of the doctoral college will
be founded on a Human Rights Based Approach (HRBA), which builds the
bridge between the different disciplines. This approach offers the
possibility to consider certain phenomena, such as migration, poverty
or the consequences of gross human rights violations on the individual
from a rights-based perspective. Fundamental elements of this approach
are empowerment of persons to exercise their rights; obligations on the
part of others, in particular States; a system of effective
accountability; and the principle of equality and non-discrimination.
In addition, participation of members of vulnerable groups in the
research activities is an important element of the HRBA. For further
information on the substantive contents of the college, please read the
extended project information.

The college assistants will receive individual supervision of their
theses within the respective disciplines by the members of the faculty,
Prof. Ursula Kriebaum and Prof. Manfred Nowak (law), Prof. Christoph
Reinprecht (sociology), Prof. Walter Schicho (development studies) and
Prof. Germain Weber (psychology). In addition, they will be provided
with comprehensive interdisciplinary supervision by all members of the
faculty. The members of the faculty and other renowned guest lecturers
end expert practitioners will hold a variety of courses, workshops and
tutorials jointly in the interdisciplinary setting of the group.
Instructions in additional skills such as scientific writing and
publishing, project acquisition and management as well as involvement
in university teaching through individual and joint courses will
complete the academic curriculum for the college assistants.

The cooperation between the disciplines will provide the college
assistants with an extensive understanding of the complex interactions
between root causes of, mitigation strategies against and consequences
of human rights violations.

About the involved institutions:

The University of Vienna is the oldest university in the
German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe.
Currently, about 74,000 students are enrolled at the University of
Vienna in 177 courses. With staff of close to 8,600 employees, 6,500 of
which are academic, the University of Vienna is the largest teaching
and research institution in Austria. It aims to sustain a wide range of
studies, but at the same time to promote new and innovative fields of
research, and to establish new networks between subjects. Please
consult the University's website http://www.univie.ac.at/ for further information.

The members of the faculty responsible for the doctoral college form
part of a broader consortium, the inter-disciplinary Research Platform
Human Rights in the European Context. The Platform was established at
the University of Vienna in February 2008. It assembles academics of 12
departments of the University of Vienna with the purpose of strengthening the inter-disciplinary research on the topic of Human Rights in Europe. A particular focus of the Platform is being put on a synergetic linkage of project implementation and output in terms of dissertations and postdoctoral research work. Thus, the Platform provides younger researchers with an opportunity to carry out inter-disciplinary research projects under the joint supervision of senior researchers from all relevant disciplines.

The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights (BIM) serves as the
platform's centre of communication and coordination. It is an
independent human rights research institution under the umbrella of the
Ludwig Boltzmann Society, a leading Austrian research association. The
primary focus of BIM is on research activities in the field of human
rights, on the national, European and the international level. BIM
staff is also engaged extensively in human rights teaching and
training. It is BIM's main objective to offer a link between academic
research and legal practise. Therefore, a considerable amount of work
is devoted to empirical research and project implementation. Through
co-operation with international, European and national institutions
like UN, OSCE, CoE, EU, ICTY, Austrian and foreign ministries as well
as other human rights research institutes and NGOs, BIM strives to
provide relevant studies, analysis and data on human rights issues in
areas such as international, European and national law, politics,
education and the media. Besides that, BIM serves as the Austrian RAXEN
National Focal Point of the European Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA).
Please consult the Institute's website http://www.univie.ac.at/bim/ for further information.

About the requirements:

Applicants for the PhD positions must hold a four year masters degree
or equivalent in disciplines related to the college's topic. They must
demonstrate previous human rights related experience in the academic
and/or practical field. Very good knowledge of English (academic level) is required as the research work will be conducted in English.

Applicants who wish to be considered for the position should submit via email only:

- A letter of motivation.

- A research proposal of maximum 5 pages in English based on the
research topics of the doctoral college Empowerment through Human
Rights, planned publications, and a progress plan.

- Curriculum vitae in English. Please use the Europass CV template
provided on the Platform website. Include names and contact details for
at least two references as indicated in the template.

- If applicable, a complete list of published and unpublished works.

- Copies of grades and transcripts. Foreign applicants are advised to
attach an explanation of their university's grading system.

- Applicants who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English.

It is a requirement that the applicant will be able to complete the PhD thesis in the course of the period of appointment.

The University of Vienna wishes to employ more women and scholars with
minority backgrounds to academic posts and encourage their applications.

http://human-rights.univie.ac.at/index.php?id=57396#c148092

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AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteer
Community Strengthening Against Foreclosures
Lawrence, MA

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Lawrence CommunityWorks Homeownership Education Center seeks an outstanding individual to provide one year of service through Americorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our VISTA volunteers will receive a small monthly living allowance made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. LCW is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families and communities impacted by the current mortgage foreclosure crisis. Our AmeriCorps* VISTAs will function as a core part of our staff devoted to bringing low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.
The VISTA will conduct activities such as recruiting and training volunteers for outreach to families at risk of foreclosure, developing training manuals, scheduling classes or raising program resources. The VISTA will connect closely with other volunteers that are part of this national program to reduce the number of foreclosures, stabilize communities affected by foreclosures, and protect and build personal and community assets in low- and moderate-income communities.
This position requires a commitment to serve as a full-time employee for one full year. Compensation is paid directly to VISTA Leaders in the form of a living allowance from AmeriCorp* VISTA. Health insurance is provided. At the end of the term of service, an education award or cash stipend may be provided. For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, see http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp.

Training and Qualifications
• U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
• Responsible, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple on-going projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant non-profit or community development experience
• Computer skills required (MS Office products proficiency helpful)
• Other language skills a plus
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and follow-through
• Maintains regular and timely attendance
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2009.

Program Position Decription:

The goal of the VISTA Member is to assist the organization develop a communication and support homeowner network that will lead to greater participation and neighborhood stability among these homeowners as well as expand marketing and outreach efforts for the organization’s foreclosure intervention and Post-purchase services. The VISTA Member will accomplish this goal in part by helping to helping to expand LCW’s Neighbor Circle model to homeowners, by developing and coordinating support volunteers and by conducting local market research and personal interviews. The VISTA Member will also coordinate a series of homeowner meetings with volunteers to focus on relationship building and connect homeowners to resources and to each other.

• Developing and implementing a Marketing Plan to outreach to and connect recent homebuyers to LCW’s Home Safe Post-Purchase Education and other workshops provided by LCW
• Develop a process and volunteers to set up the LCW Homebuyer “Wall of Fame.”
• Conduct information gathering via group forums or personal interviews to determine needs of homeowners
• Become trained as a Neighbor Circle facilitator to understand the program process and function
• Serve as liaison between CAM and Neighbor Circles coordinators and the Homeownership Department.
• Coordinate foreclosure prevention discussions among homeowners, that will assess their needs, and provide feedback to LCW Homeownership staff.
• Develop process that will connect homeowners to leadership development initiatives conducted by LCW’s Network Organizing Forum Dept.
• Develop a new LCW Homeownership Center Informational Brochure and Resource Guide.

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AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteer
Community Strengthening Against Foreclosures
Lawrence, MA

Lawrence CommunityWorks Family Asset Building Department seeks an outstanding individual to provide one year of service through Americorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America). Our VISTA volunteers will receive a small monthly living allowance made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  LCW is a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families and communities impacted by the current mortgage foreclosure crisis.  Our AmeriCorps* VISTAs will function as a core part of our staff devoted to bringing low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. 

­­­­­­­In response to the growing foreclosure crisis in our area, Lawrence CommunityWorks will enhance its current programs to serve more families in need.  We have been offering community building, housing, Financial Literacy, credit and budget counseling to low and moderate-income families for more than 8 years.  Now, when our community is especially gripped by foreclosures and their devastating impacts on the broader economic market, our efforts to support families have been redoubled with workshops and direct outreach to families in need.  We are part of a national program in which VISTAs will be placed at community-based organizations (NeighborWorks Organizations or NWOs) around the country.  Working together through NeighborWorks America, more than 150 VISTAs will build on a 30 year track record of working with communities to spur reinvestment and bring program expertise, research, and infrastructure support to maximize and replicate successful strategies. The VISTAs will generally build the capacity of NeighborWorks organizations (NWOs) to reduce the number of foreclosures, stabilize communities affected by foreclosures, and protect and build personal and community assets in low- and moderate-income communities.

Program Position Description:

            Under the VISTA program sponsored by NeighborWorks America, LCW will administer a project to reduce foreclosures, strengthen our Lawrence community affected by foreclosures, and protect and build personal and community assets in the low to moderate income community of Lawrence.

The VISTA Member will accomplish this goal in part by helping to expand the Asset Building education to low-income individuals and families, by developing and coordinating support volunteers and by conducting local market research. The VISTA Member will also coordinate a series of Asset Building Fairs with volunteers to connect low-income individuals and homeowners to resources and to each other.

• Develop and implement a Marketing Plan to outreach to and connect Low-income participants to LCW’s Home Safe Post-Purchase Education and other workshops provided by LCW
• Work with the Family Asset Building staff to strengthen financial education and personal asset building programs and promote awareness of financial education services, IDA programs, credit and homebuyer counseling, etc.
• Help develop partnerships and collaborations (e.g., with churches, synagogues, mosques, community banks and credit unions, Schools, community colleges, etc.).
• Become trained as a “Wallet Wise” Financial Literacy facilitator to understand the program process and function
• Develop and Implement an IDA Success Stories collection system.
• Develop process that will connect Individuals to leadership development initiatives conducted by LCW’s Network Organizing Forum Dept.
• Develop a new Community Resource Guide.

This position requires a commitment to serve as a full-time employee for one full year.  Compensation is paid directly to VISTA Leaders in the form of a living allowance from AmeriCorp* VISTA.   Health insurance is provided.  At the end of the term of service, an education award or cash stipend may be provided.  For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, see  http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/programs/americorps_vista.asp.

Training and Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age
• Responsible, self-motivated, and able to handle multiple on-going projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant non-profit or community development experience
• Computer skills required (MS Office products proficiency helpful)
• Other language skills a plus
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and follow-through
• Maintains regular and timely attendance

• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment

Applications will be accepted until July 31, 2009.

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http://careers.rotary.org/

Posting Title:
Specialist, Rotary Centers

Location, Chicago

Reference:

000624
General Overview
Responsible for the administration of Rotary World Peace Fellowships and
various components of the Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace
and conflict resolution program.

Education
Required: Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with international experience
Preferred: Coursework in peace studies, conflict resolution, and/or
mediation

Knowledge & Skills

. Excellent written and personal communication skills to effectively
interact with Rotarians, scholars, interested applicants, and university
administrators from different cultural backgrounds, as well as internal
staff contacts, including management.
. Advanced knowledge of various computer applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, database).
. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
. Strong organizational and administrative skills.
. Project management experience - must be able to manage multiple priorities
and work under time constraints.
. Firm commitment to outstanding customer service for internal and external
contacts.
. Strong analytical skills and mathematical skills.
. Problem solving and crisis management skills.
. Understanding and awareness of multi-cultural issues; commitment to
international education.
. Proficiency in a second language required.

Specific Duties

. Manages Rotary World Peace Fellows studying at up to three of the Rotary
Centers, including advising fellows on fellowship obligations, study country
specific information (university admission, visa requirements, etc.), and
pre-departure documents. Monitors fellows' academic and other progress via
frequent communication with the Rotary Center Director/Staff.
. Serves as primary contact for Rotary World Peace Fellowship alternates,
communicating changes in status and Fellowship availability and maintaining
current contact information for alternates.
. Calculates, evaluates, analyzes, approves and pays total award amounts,
including university stipends AFE (Applied Field Experience) budgets
(collectively up to USD $120,000 annually), conference and thesis funding
(of up to USD $80,000 annually), city-specific MMR (Monthly Maintenance
Rates) amounts including those for cities worldwide outside of established
Rotary Centers.
. Evaluates, summarizes, scores and recommends Rotary World Peace Fellowship
applications for yearly Selection Committee Meeting
. Evaluates all aspects of Rotary Centers for yearly Rotary Centers
Committee Member visits including center facilities, Director performance,
academics, core courses, curriculum, career counseling ability, etc.
. Diplomatically articulates and explains program limitations and guidelines
to Rotarians, scholars, Rotary Center Directors, and interested applicants.
. Composes correspondence on behalf of senior Rotary Foundation staff
including the Trustee Chairman and RI General Secretary for manager's
review.
. Researches and establishes contact with governmental, non-governmental,
and peace-related organizations in effort to promote program awareness and
recruit candidates.
. Monitors and highlights accomplishments of growing number of program
alumni in order to track return on Fellowship investment for Rotarians
and/or other donors.
. Contributes information for quarterly Rotary Centers update and other
program communications.
. Delivers presentations in both English and other languages at TRF
Scholar/Fellow Orientation Seminars, Rotary Center Annual Seminars, and
other Rotary meetings and international education events.
. Advises sponsor and host Rotarians on their roles as counselors and
provides necessary support materials; advises Rotarians on ways to achieve
program objectives (i.e. promotion of program, selection of scholars).
. Continually suggests and implements initiatives to improve overall program
efficiency including communication, payments and cost-effectiveness.
. Identifies opportunities to cultivate potential donors, helps secure
applications for the program applicants, and serves as staff support to
three of the Rotary Center partner university representatives during the
annual committee meeting.

Prior Experience
Two or more years of work experience in an administrative or university
office environment required. Experience working or studying in a
multi-cultural environment required. Experience in peace studies, conflict
resolution and/or mediation preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

Budgetary Responsibility
Responsible for gathering accurate cost information, calculating awards,
monitoring disbursement of funds, and reconciling actual expenses to ensure
accuracy in financial reports used for budgeting and year-end accruals for
program budget of up to US$1.6 million annually.

Equipment
PC, Oracle Database, Internet, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Overhead
Projector/LCD Display.

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WJP PROGRAM ASSOCIATE DESCRIPTION

The World Justice Project is seeking a Program Associate to work primarily in its mainstreaming
initiative, including in the Opportunity Fund seeds grants program,
international multidisciplinary outreach meetings, and the World Justice Forum.

Program Associate Description:
The Program
Associate assists in the design and development of programs, projects
and activities of the entity. Responsible for the implementation of
programs and projects under the supervision of the program director or manager. Held accountable for the successful execution of assigned programs/projects.

Education
Bachelors Degree from four-year College or University.

Experience
Experience, preferably in international development, law, rule of law,
human rights. Analytical problem solving ability, self-direction,
project experience, research and writing skills, and meeting planning
experience. Fundraising or grant application experience is a plus. A Bachelors degree is required. International experience and foreign language skills are highly preferred.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and cover letter to wjp@staff.abanet.org

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Program Manager,Social Enterprise Program

Columbia Business School
New York, New York

Responsible for building New York City nonprofit, public, and
social venture connections on behalf of the 400-plus full-time Columbia
MBA students interested in social enterprise. Also directs
administrative and operational aspects of career-related student
programming including: Summer Internship program for nonprofit, public
and social venture positions; loan Assistance; career support;
prospective student outreach; individual counseling sessions; and
career activities with student clubs.

Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent required. HR, higher education or master's degree preferred.
3-5 years of relevant experience required, preferably in:
counseling, position requiring familiarity with nonprofit and public
sector careers in New York City, and career advising or human resource
management with masters-level graduates. Must possess a high level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and
commitment to nonprofit and public sectors, and a customer service
orientation to MBA students. Ability to interact effectively with University administration, students and social enterprise organizations required.
Must have ability to exercise tact and discretion; to manage
multiple tasks and project timelines; and to manage issues creatively. Must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Knowledge of the business and academic environments a plus.

To Apply: No phone calls or other e-mails, please. Full posting available online. Please send detailed cover letter and resume to:

Social Enterprise Program, Columbia Business School

E-mail: socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu

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NISGUA SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala
(NISGUA) links people in the U.S. and Guatemala with a focus on their
common struggles for justice, human rights, environmental protection,
and dignity. Formed at the height of Guatemala's war in 1981, NISGUA's
network today is comprised of thousands of people across the U.S. who
demand justice for genocidal crimes of the past, push to change current
U.S. policies, support communities challenging corporate-led
development in Guatemala, and advocate for grassroots alternatives.
Through
the Guatemala Accompaniment Project (G.A.P.) we recruit, train and
maintain a team of volunteer human rights monitors who provide a
dissuasive presence against the repression faced by many at-risk
Guatemalan human rights defenders.  G.A.P. accompanies witnesses in genocide cases filed in the Guatemalan courts and international courts, as well as indigenous communities organizing against the imposition of mega-development projects.
Additionally, NISGUA employs strategic, creative, and coordinated grassroots activism and advocacy to pursue justice for human rights abuses,
including those committed during Guatemala's war. We develop in-depth
analysis and disseminate electronic, print, and verbal information
about the political context in Guatemala and the ongoing struggle to
end impunity. As the people of Central America
face CAFTA and related policies that only deepen their levels of
poverty and exclusion, NISGUA works in close coordination with affected
communities and social movements
in Guatemala that are unifying against mega-projects, and play a vital
solidarity role in advocating for human rights and alternative
development policies in the international arena.
Some
of the core vehicles for NISGUA's policy/advocacy campaigns include
speaking tours, delegations, print and electronic publications and
grassroots action. You are encouraged to visit NISGUA's website at www.nisgua.org for more information.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATIONS:
NISGUA
seeks an energetic, committed, and creative leader to organize
initiatives in the United States, as well as to coordinate with our Guatemala City staff
to implement cross-border strategies and plans. We value a
team-building and collaborative approach to management. Our work is
also supported by an experienced and dedicated staff of three in
Guatemala, as well as a part time staff person in the Bay Area. Grassroots
volunteer committees across the country serve as the base of our human
rights accompaniment and other advocacy work, along with NISGUA's Board of Directors.
Our
ideal candidate will combine experience in managing staff, fundraising,
(primarily individual donor work) and program work with a deep passion
for social change and a belief in the power of collective action and
mutual solidarity. Excellent writing, strategic planning, and interpersonal communications skills are essential. Experience with financial management and Board development for small non-profit organizations is also highly desirable.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
*
Program oversight and development: Work closely with staff and Board to
guide the organization in the implementation of its strategic plan.
This includes supporting the progress of specific program work,
pursuing new and evolving organizing approaches, and managing periodic
evaluations, as well as promoting future planning.
* Fundraising:
Ensure NISGUA's financial stability and build our funding base by
representing the organization to donors, coordinating outreach to
prospective supporters, and preparing fundraising materials/strategies. 47%
of NISGUA's current income comes from individual gifts, 33% from
grassroots fundraising efforts (e.g. program-related income, raffle,
calendar sales, etc.), and 20% from foundations.
*
Financial management and operations: Develop annual budget and work
with NISGUA's accountant, board treasurer, and staff to ensure proper
fiscal controls, cash flow management, bookkeeping, donation
processing, and reporting.
*
Staff leadership: Provide our U.S. and Guatemala staff with the
guidance, resources, and example needed to implement programs in a work
environment that values consensus and teamwork. Supervise fellow U.S.
staff, coordinate evaluations, and work with the Guatemala staff to
oversee personnel issues in that office.Assume leadership in hiring processes.
*
Board relations and development: Serve as primary liaison with NISGUA's
Board of Directors, with the support of other staff members who
participate in Board committees that are relevant to their work or
interests. Coordinate Board report preparation, foster good governance, and assist in recruiting and developing Board members, as well as organizing bi-annual meetings.
*
Coalition-building and public relations: Lead the organization's
advocacy efforts with the support of the staff. Participate in
coalitions to influence U.S. foreign policy and call for corporate
accountability. Coordinate staff efforts to maintain communications
with coalition partners, committees, and organizations in the U.S. that
are part of the NISGUA network.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Demonstrated leadership experience in a progressive non-profit organization or social justice movement group, with proven coalition-building skills.
* Ability to articulate and envision evolving program strategies and lead their development, implementation, and evaluation.
*
Proven success in fundraising, and demonstrated interest in developing
donor relationships and implementing grassroots funding strategies.
* Familiarity with international solidarity and social/economic justice organizing (Guatemala or Latin America background highly desirable).
*
Comfortable and skilled at managing and motivating staff, with an
approach based on collaboration, teamwork, and consensus-building.
* Passionate about human rights and justice and strongly committed to social change.
* Excellent written and oral communication and public speaking skills, and preferred experience communicating with diverse audiences and the media.
* Able to build consensus among staff and board.
* Demonstrated skills for basic financial management practices.* Organized, able to keep a lot of projects moving at once;
* Sense of humor.
* Experience with grassroots policy/advocacy campaigns highly desirable.
* Working knowledge of Spanish required, fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION:
NISGUA offers a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package in keeping with a small progressive non-profit organization.
This full-time position is located in Oakland, California.

TO APPLY:
Candidates
should email a single document that includes a cover letter, resume,
references, and two writing samples (including one fundraising piece)
to:
jobs@nisgua.org
(Subject Line: Director Search)This
position is open until filled. However, we encourage candidates to
submit their applications as soon as possible because the interviewing
process will begin immediately. People of color, women, LGBTQ and bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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crossposted from www.socialedge.org

Changemakers

Social Media Coordinator, Washington DC

Are you passionate about the power of social networking to change the
world? Do you have a flair for engaging media to mobilize social
campaigns? If so, Changemakers.com
is looking for a new team member to manage Changemakers Internet
marketing strategy, identifying what's hot, what's next and utilizing a
range of tools and skills to build online communities of action. The
role includes the following responsibilities: Â Identify, launch and manage presence on social media sitesFacilitate online community to spur discussion, collaboration and new ideasResearch and implement new outreach strategies (SMS, etc.)Build media relationships strategy that results in consistent profile of Changemakers in key conventional and online mediaManage and develop key metrics of success Skills: 2-5 years professional social media experienceExperience with online community metrics, SEO, AdWords, etc.Active social media user (and go ahead and show us your profiles and activity)Exceptional writing skills with a flair for using "social networking speak"Team player able to integrate with diverse colleagues full of opinions and ideasDemonstrated commitment to social change and keen interest in popular culture and entertainmentDiligent work ethic and insatiable desire to expand skills and bring
the best of what social media can offer to our community If you are the colleague we seek send us your resume with a letter of introduction to:connect@changemakers.com.

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