California Institute of Integral Studies Dean of Students’ Career Development Office Job Postings – August 5, 2009 Please click the links below to view listings in each category: Part-time, Local Full-time, Local National International Internships Fellowships/Scholarships Volunteer Opportunities Events Part-time, Local Part time employment is for a number of hours that are fewer than those specified as standard (typically 40 hours per week). Additionally, in this particular instance, local means within a 50 mile radius of San Francisco. http://www.strayer.edu/academic_career_opportunities Faculty/Adjunct/PT/Strayer University Online The Online department of Strayer University is seeking part-time adjunct Faculty in the following areas: English, Humanities – Art, Literature, Western Civilization, French, and Spanish. Detailed requirements and hiring information may be found at Strayer University Online Part-Time Faculty Qualifications. Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts for all schools attended and curriculum vitae to: faculty1@strayer.edu. Position title should be stated in the subject line of the email. No fax and phone calls please. EOE Deadline: Open Until Filled http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/346189-315 Outreach Assistant 2, MYC Youth Center (BACR), San Rafael The MYC (pronounced Mike), located in downtown San Rafael, CA, serves youth ages 11 – 20 from all over Marin County in a drugand alcohol-free environment. Working closely with The MYC Outreach Coordinator, the Outreach Assistant will help develop and implement The MYC outreach and communication plan, helping to raise awareness of The MYC Youth Center through the website, the media, presentations and the production of publicity materials. $10-$12/ per hour 20 hours per week (DOE) Cover letter & Resume can be sent to: Daniel Solis dsolis@themyc.org or Attn: Daniel Solis, The MYC Youth Center, 1115 Third St, San Rafael, CA 94901, Fax: 415-459-6893 http://www.transformca.org/files/Job-posting-SR2S-Dist-3-Coordinator.pdf Safe Routes to Schools Dist 3 Coordinator – Part-time, Transform, Oakland, CA TransForm works to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond. TransForm seeks an experienced highly organized, friendly individual to collaborate with our team in leading a Safe Routes to Schools campaign in Alameda County’s District 3, with a strong concentration in the communities of San Leandro and San Lorenzo and in low income communities and communities of color. Please send a three or four paragraph cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position to TransForm, 436 14th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612, or by fax to 510-740-3131. If you would like to use e-mail, please send to sr2sjob@TransFormCA.org and put the cover letter in the text of the e-mail. The résumé may be attached as a file. http://www.build.org/browse/employment On-Site Entrepreneurship Instructor, BUILD, Oakland, CA BUILD is a four-year entrepreneurship-focused college preparation program whose mission is to provide real-world entrepreneurial experience that empowers youth from under-resourced communities to excel in education, lead in their communities, and succeed professionally. The Entrepreneurship Instructor is responsible for managing the BUILD 9th-grade elective. S/he will teach introductory business and entrepreneurial skills utilizing a fully developed curriculum and manage relationships between students and volunteer mentors. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Apellegrini@build.org. Please include how you learned of the opportunity. http://www.tndc.org/community/jobs/communitycoordinator2.html Community Outreach Coordinator (20 hours/week), Tenderloin Neighborhood Development, San Francisco Under the direct supervision of the Community Organizer, the Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for working with the Community Organizer in organizing and mobilizing residents and agencies within San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood to achieve TNDC’s vision of nurturing a community that addresses the needs of low income residents through resident leadership development, collaborative building, and focus on community issues. This is a part-time AmeriCorps position with a one year commitment (Sep 1 2009 to Aug 31, 2010), which includes a $750 per month living expense stipend, health care, and $2,233 education award upon completion. Submit cover letter and resume to: Steve Woo, TNDC, 201 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. Fax to (415) 771-0813 or email to jobs@tndc.org. A background check is part of our hiring process. http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/344881-315 Research Assistant, California Housing Partnership Corporation, San Francisco CHPC is seeking to contract with a part-time research assistant to assist in gathering data to further our mission of preserving California's supply of affordable homes for lower income households. The goals are to identify existing affordable housing at risk of conversion to market rate, to understand the factors influencing the decisions of the owners of the properties, and where possible to persuade the owners to preserve the affordability or sell to a non-profit preservation purchaser. Salary: $15/hour. To Apply, email cover letter and resume to: info@chpc.net. http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/345340-329 Outreach Coordinator, Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, San Francisco Under the direction of the Director of Community Health and Wellness (DCHW), the Outreach Coordinator will conduct outreach in Bayview Hunters Point Community, and all other areas incorporated within District 10, for the Community Health and Wellness program. The Outreach Coordinator will work with the DCHW to promote, recruit and retain participants for the Community Health and Wellness Program activities and events. This is a part-time position. Hours are between 20-25 hours per week at $15-$16 per hour. To apply: Shanita Jones, sjones@ymcasf.org or fax: 415.822.7769. Full-time, Local In general, full time employment is a paying job that involves 35 or more (usually 40) hours of work during a week. Additionally, in this particular instance, local means within a 50 mile radius of San Francisco. http://kaboom.org/tabid/104/Default.aspx Associate Project Manager, Kaboom, San Mateo, CA KaBOOM! (www.kaboom.org) is a national non-profit that empowers communities to build playgrounds. The Associate Project Manager will assist in the coordination and execution of KaBOOM! community-built playground, skate park, rink, and field projects and activities culminating in a one day build event. Interested applicants should forward their cover letter with salary requirements and resume to the attention of Human Resources at hr@kaboom.org. Please indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the title of the position. Applicants can also send their resumes to: KaBOOM! 4455 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite B100, Washington, DC 20008, Fax: 202.659.2685. http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/345869-241 English/Spanish Bilingual Program Coordinator for Alameda County, Operation Access, San Francisco Operation Access (OA) is a non-profit organization that mobilizes a network of medical volunteers, hospitals, and referring community clinics to provide low-income, uninsured people with donated surgeries & specialty care that significantly improve their health, ability to work, and quality of life. The Bilingual Program Coordinator determines patient eligibility, coordinates case management, coordinates administrative and interpretive volunteers, cultivates hospital staff relationships in Alameda County and participates as an essential team member to building OA’s capacity to meet the growing need for specialty care access in our community. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you want to work with us and highlighting your relevant qualifications to alamedahr@operationaccess.org. No phone calls please. Our website: http://operationaccess.org. http://firstplaceforyouth.org/about/jobs/ Education & Employment Specialist (2 Positions), First Place for Youth, Alameda County & Solano Counties First Place for Youth empowers former foster youth by providing the resources and support necessary to make a successful transition to independent living. Education & Employment Specialist is a dynamic social service professional who enjoys working with youth and supporting permanency in the lives of former foster youth. Equally, the specialist will partner with local community colleges, 4year colleges and vocational schools to promote education and career advancement among our youth population. Send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, First Place for Youth, 519 17th Street, Suite 600, Oakland, CA 94612, Fax: 510-272-9303, Email: hr5@firstplaceforyouth.org. http://www.itsyourworld.org/wac/Jobs_And_Internships.asp?SnID=1462298369 Global Philanthropy Forum Membership Officer, World Affairs Council, San Francisco The World Affairs Council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1947 to promote public knowledge and education about international affairs. The Global Philanthropy Forum (GPF) is a project of the Council. Its purpose is to build a community of philanthropists and social investors committed to international causes—and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their giving. The Membership Officer reports to the Vice President of Global Philanthropy Projects, and will be responsible for managing information about, and further developing, the GPF community. Please send your resume and a cover letter as an attachment to jobs@wacsf.org. Please include your name and “GPF Membership Officer” in the subject line. http://www.justicematters.org/jmi_sec/jmi_sabt/aboutus.html#career Communications Director, Justice Matters Institute, San Francisco Justice Matters Institute (JMI) is a multi-racial social justice organization based in San Francisco. JMI conducts research and policy advocacy to further racial justice in education. The Communications Director will be responsible for directing and managing the communications vision, messaging and overall marketing for Justice Matters, an educational policy organization focusing on racial justice in California public schools. A strong background and experience in strategy development, media outreach and donor relations required. Please submit a cover letter and resume by August 14, 2009 5 pm PST, via email to: jobs@justicematters.org. The cover letter should address why you are interested in the position and how your professional experience matches the job qualifications. http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/341045-29 City Director, Playworks, San Francisco Playworks is a national nonprofit that provides safe, healthy play and physical activity to low-income schools, helping create a positive environment for learning and teaching. The San Francisco City Director is responsible for managing all aspects of our program in San Francisco including the implementation and oversight of the Playworks comprehensive school-based sports and youth development programming at a minimum of twenty (20) schools. The San Francisco City Director is Playworks’ senior staff person in San Francisco and oversees up to thirty (30) staff people. Apply online at http://www.playworksusa.org/jobs/program-coordinator/apply-now. http://www.fenton.com/careers/2009/07/online-services-coordinator.html Online Services Coordinator, Fenton Communications, San Francisco Fenton Communications develops and executes strategic media campaigns on environmental and social justice issues, including global warming, violence prevention, underage drinking, and breast cancer prevention. We're looking for a Web-savvy, public-interestminded whiz to help deliver cutting-edge online services to leading nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses. Our services include online strategic planning, social media monitoring, social media campaign development, Web site production, application development (widgets, Facebook apps), online advertising, search engine optimization and content development (blogs, video, etc.). Apply: http://www.fenton.com/careers/apply_OC.html http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/344733-1 Research and Grants Specialist, Marin Abused Women's Services, San Rafael Marin Abused Women’s Services (MAWS) is a 32 year old, non-profit community organization working at the county, state and national level to end violence against women who are battered or at risk of abuse. The Research and Grants Specialist will be part of a team responsible for meeting the annual government/foundation and fund development goals as part of MAWS’ $3+ million annual budget. Submit resume and cover letter describing how your skills and experience fits the responsibilities of this position to Executive Director at jobs@maws.org; or Marin Abused Women’s Services, 734 A Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. National National employment is either full or part time paying work within the United States of America (excluding its territories) and outside of the 50 mile radius that constitutes local employment for the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.strayer.edu/academic_career_opportunities Faculty/Adjunct/PT/ Strayer University, Allentown, PA Strayer University is seeking part-time/adjunct Faculty members to teach courses in the following areas: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, English, Health Services, Humanities, Math, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Administration. A Ph.D. in the related field with teaching experience is strongly preferred. At minimum, candidates must have a master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline along with substantial experience. Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to: veronica.boutte@strayer.edu. Position title should be stated in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. EOE Deadline: Open Until Filled. http://www.strayer.edu/academic_career_opportunities Faculty/FT and Adjunct Faculty/PT/ Strayer University, Huntsville, AL The Huntsville Campus of Strayer University is seeking both full-time and part-time (adjunct) Faculty members to teach courses in the following areas: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, English, Health Services, Humanities, Math, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Administration. A Ph.D. in the related field with teaching experience is strongly preferred. At minimum, candidates must have a master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline along with substantial experience. Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and curriculum vitae to lawrence.crowson@strayer.edu, Attn: Acting Campus Dean. Position title should be stated in the subject line of the email. No phone calls, please. EOE Deadline: Open Until Filled http://www.strayer.edu/academic_career_opportunities Faculty/FT and Adjunct Faculty/PT/ Strayer University, Savannah, GA Strayer University is seeking full-time and adjunct/part-time Faculty to teach courses in the Savannah, Georgia area in the following disciplines: Accounting, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, English, Health Services, Humanities, Math, Sociology, Psychology, and Public Administration. A Ph.D. in the related field with teaching experience is strongly preferred. At minimum, candidates must have a master’s degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline along with substantial experience. Qualified candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and curriculum vitae to aaron.ard@strayer.edu. Position title should be stated in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. EOE Deadline: Open Until Filled https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-15443&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any Communications - Vice President, Planned Parenthood, New York, NY Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. The Vice President is expected to maintain brand identity and to craft the organization’s communications strategy and national message to engage the media, decision makers, the general public, funders, and potential customers of its service and enhance Planned Parenthood’s visibility, image and influence through effective media and marketing. When applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, references, writing sample, and salary requirement. Apply online. https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?refnode=38374 Outreach Coordinator, PPLM - Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Planned Parenthood Federation of America is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. Work collaboratively with the External Affairs Department and Worcester Community Relations Team to increase public awareness and community support for PPLM’s health services and other programs and initiatives. Engage students and young people in sexual health issues. Cultivate relationships with volunteers, community leaders, organizations and other groups or individuals. This job is 21 hours per week, and is benefits eligible. Apply online. http://www.grubstreet.org/index.php?id=36 Creative Writing Instructors, Grub Street, Boston, MA Grub Street is a non-profit creative writing center dedicated to nurturing writers and connecting readers with the wealth of writing talent in the Boston area. We accomplish this by providing university-level instruction via multi-week courses, seminars and conferences; bringing the transformative power of creative writing to underserved populations – specifically teens and seniors – via innovative programs and community events. We are always looking for accomplished poets, fiction writers, screenwriters, and nonfiction writers to lead multi-week courses, one-day seminars, and weekend workshops. We also ask that you have some teaching experience with any age group and at least ONE of the following: MFA or MA in Creative Writing or publications in recognized literary journals and/or magazines. You need not have published a full-length work to be considered for an instructor position. Please send a CV, cover letter and writing sample (3 poems or 15 pages prose maximum) to: Christopher Castellani, Artistic Director, Grub Street, Inc., 160 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 or send e-mail submissions to chris@grubstreet.org. http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000604912-01 Adjunct Instructor, Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, New York Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University is seeking an adjunct instructor in Fiction Writing to teach one course in Spring 2010, with the possibility of renewal for the following spring. Preference will be given to candidates with an MA or MFA in Creative Writing, publications in fiction, and experience in college level teaching. Teaching duties include leading an introductory fiction writing workshop, advising students, and assisting in the reading and assessment of final portfolios. Please send application letter describing experience, CV, writing sample up to 35 pp, a statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of recommendation to FictionSternYU@gmail.com, or to Prof. Linda Shires, Chair, Dept. of English, Stern College for Women, 245 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10016. Digital submissions preferred. Deadline for application is August 26th. http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000602842-01 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Dept. of Women's and Gender Studies 1-Year Visiting Assistant Professor 2009-10. Pending Budgetary Approval. Ph.D. in Women's Studies or related discipline with concentration in Women's/Gender Studies required. Teaching experience in women's/gender studies required. Send letter and c.v. to Dr. Jamie Barlowe, Chair, WGST, Mail Stop 965, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606 or to Jamie.Barlowe@utoledo.edu. International International employment opportunities are full and part time paid work outside the boundaries of the United States of America, but includes the U.S. territories such as Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U. S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa. http://www.bond.edu.au/about-bond/jobs-at-bond/BD3_010003 Assistant Professor - Philosophy, Bond University, Australia Bond University, located on the Gold Coast, Australia, is a private University dedicated to shaping graduates who are leaders and thinkers, imbued with initiative, enterprise and a continuing quest for lifelong learning. Bond University is seeking to appoint a philosopher to develop and teach a critical thinking course, which is a core component of all undergraduate degrees in the University as well as teach other subjects within our Philosophy major to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Applications addressing the selection criteria, including a resume and three referees, should be forwarded to: Gina Coetzee, employment@bond.edu.au. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/about/jobs/team-leader-project-office Team Leader, Project Office, Greenpeace, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Greenpeace, founded in 1971, is an independent, campaigning organization which uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. The Team Leader will provide Greenpeace with a strong project management office (PO) and make sure projects are carried out according to priorities, within scope, time and budget constraints. Develop and maintain the PO to play a central role in delivering IT value to the (global) organization in a professional way. To apply: Greenpeace International Human Resources: recruitment@int.greenpeace.org. http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=289101&company_id=15793&version=1&sourc e=ONLINE&jobOwner=991021&aid=1 Finance Manager, Afghanistan, The Asia Foundation The Finance Manager, in assistance of the Director of Finance, Grants and Administration (F, G&A), is accountable for the following: Ensuring the establishment and development of the Foundation's financial policies and procedures; Monitoring and controlling TAF Afghanistan expenditures to ensure the integrity with the annual budget; Controlling and safeguarding the Foundation's assets; and providing technical assistance to the Foundation's Financial Management Office unit and to grantees. Apply online. http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=286609&company_id=15793&version=1&sourc e=ONLINE&jobOwner=991019&aid=1 Country Representative, Pakistan, The Asia Foundation The Asia Foundation is seeking a Country Representative for its office in Pakistan. The Country Representative is the senior most Foundation employee and accountable for all Foundation programs, operations and external relations in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines; ensuring that the Pakistan office’s financial and administrative operations are effectively managed; developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies; maintaining appropriate professional relations with the Pakistan government, diplomatic missions, donors, national and international organizations, partner organizations and the media; evaluating and reporting on the results of the Foundation’s programs in Pakistan to headquarters and relevant donors; and conducting sensitive, appropriate public relations activities in support of the Pakistan program. Apply online. http://chronicle.com/jobs/0000603677-01 Assistant / Associated / Full Professor, Psychology Department at Izmir University of Economics, Turkey Izmir University of Economics, located in Izmir, Turkey, is an English-medium private university offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees in social sciences. The Psychology Department of Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant / Associated / Full Professor of Psychology who will contribute to our collaborative work on educational excellence, and curriculum development. This position starts in September 2009. However applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please note, all applications will be reviewed but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Applications may be sent to fas@ieu.edu.tr with a detailed CV. Further information can be obtained by visiting our Web site at www.ieu.edu.tr. For further information, contact ayse.kose@ieu.edu.tr Faculty Secretary of Arts and Sciences. Internships An internship is an opportunity to integrate career related experience into an academic education through on-thejob training rather than merely employment. Internships are typically a means for students to gain practical experience in their chosen field in a supervised professional work environment (often without pay). http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/139573-179 The Baum Foundation, Presidio, San Francisco An internship at The Baum Foundation will enhance an individual’s skills and competencies and provide a springboard to professional life. The Baum Foundation has an energetic and progressive office environment, with opportunities to participate in a diverse range of assignments in programs for the arts, education and environment. Interns may be involved in programs that support emerging artists or documentary films, provide youth with educational opportunities, or that sustain and protect the health of the ocean. Please visit www.TheBaumFoundation.org to find out about our programs. Please email your resume and cover letter to: internship@thebaumfoundation.org. http://www.greenpeace.org/international/about/jobs/internship-2 The Research Unit at Greenpeace International, Amsterdam, Netherlands Greenpeace, founded in 1971, is an independent, campaigning organization which uses non-violent direct action to expose global environmental problems and to force solutions which are essential to a green and peaceful future. The Research Unit at Greenpeace International is offering a 6 month internship position. Research internships are based in Amsterdam, Netherlands as full-time positions (40 hours per week) for a fixed term of 6 months. Masters, or higher, in natural or social sciences, with environmental focus, preferred. Remuneration is via a modest monthly honorarium. Please provide proof of legal ability to work in the Netherlands for the indicated period and indicate your date of earliest availability to start. Apply for this Internship by providing a single file, named insert your full name, comprising your detailed CV + motivation letter + detailed current contact details (your email, home phone, mobile). Please indicate your grades achieved for any academic degree to Tony Sadownichik, tony.sadownichik@greenpeace.org and cc: Human Resources department at recruitment@int.greenpeace.org. http://www.fsdinternational.org/about/jobs/volunteer Intern at Foundation for Sustainable Development Headquarters, San Francisco We are currently taking applications for internships and volunteer opportunities that involve fundraising, research, market development, and outreach. We are looking for creative-minded people who are able to work independently and support the growth of our organization through a wide variety of projects. If you are interested in an internship or volunteer opportunity and can commit 2030 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months, then please download the attachment below to gain a sense of the project work engaged by our current and future volunteer staff. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@fsdinternational.org. http://www.idealist.org/en/internship/139311-89 Administrative Intern, Sharon Art Studio, San Francisco The Sharon Art Studio is San Francisco's largest public community art center. We offer affordable classes in ceramics, glass, jewelry, drawing and watercolor for youth (ages 5 and older), adults and seniors. FOSAS is seeking an administrative intern for Fall 2009. Duties include database management, public outreach and marketing, event planning, fundraising research, general administrative support, and a variety of other tasks under the supervision of the Development and Communications Associate. Interested candidates should email a resume and brief cover letter with “INTERN” in the subject line to ben@sharonartstudio.org or mail it to: Ben Shockey, FOSAS, 1032 Irving Street, #520, San Francisco, CA 94122. Please note that priority deadline for application is Monday, August 17. http://www.spiritualprogressives.org/index.php?topic=jobs Art Interns, Tikkun Magazine, Berkeley and Oakland Tikkun Magazine is a bimonthly critique of politics, spirituality, and culture based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Art interns at Tikkun engage deeply with the question of how to illustrate articles about politics, social change, and spirituality. Art Interns will work on our national magazine and on our website, generating illustration ideas and conducting image research. They will play a central role in finding imagery for use on our new multimedia blog site, which is currently under construction. The site will feature regular photo essays and art galleries. Art interns work on a part-time unpaid basis with the editors in Berkeley, where they develop relationships with freelance artists, obtain permission to reprint images, and brainstorm ways to illustrate the complex concepts often explored by articles in the magazine and on the magazine’s website. How to Apply: Email a self-revealing cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to internships.tikkun@gmail.com. http://www.hcnkids.org/index.htm Homeless Children's Network Field Placement, San Francisco Homeless Children's Network still has openings for students interested in a 2009-2010 Field Placement, providing child, family and group therapy services to homeless and at-risk populations in San Francisco. We are seeking candidates with relevant experience, especially those who bring cultural and linguistic capacity beyond English. If interested, please contact: Kathy O'Shea, MFT, Program Director, kathy@hcnkids.org, Address: 3265 17th Street, Suite 404, SF, CA 94110, Phone: (415) 437-3990, X 313, Fax: (415) 4373994. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org/ Intern/Trainee Fieldwork Opportunity, Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB), San Rafael Conservation Corps North Bay (CCNB) is looking for trainees or interns to provide counseling services for corps members working on our Natural Resources Crews (NRC) & Community Recycling Crews (CRC). The positions would be for one or two semesters, with 5-10 client hours per week. The corps members are young adults (18-28) from low-income, often at-risk, backgrounds who for the most part have not yet completed their high school education. A large number of them are on probation and/or homeless and have these and other barriers to securing long-term employment. The counselor(s) would work with the corps members individually or in small groups to identify and face these and other problems. The majority of the counseling would take place on Fridays between 9:00 and 3:00 in our offices in San Rafael. There would also be opportunities for extra hours from 3:30 to 4:30 each day Monday to Thursday (after the corps members return from their time working in the field). Contact: Terence Desborough, Education Programs Manager, desborough@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org, 415-454-4554 extension 152 Fellowships/Scholarships A fellowship is often an award made directly to an individual in support of specific educational pursuits; not an employee. It may also be a grant for postgraduate study that may require teaching or research. Often a fellowship provides tuition or subsistence aid given for participation in an educational program. A scholarship is an award of access to an institution, or a financial award, for a student to further education. Scholarships are awarded on various criteria usually reflecting the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Postdoctoral Fellow, Florida International University, Miami, FL Candidates with a PhD. in psychology and research interests in psychology of women are preferred to participate in projects on gender and relationships, women and leadership, and contribute to grant administration and writing. Position is renewable for a second year. Start date: asap, Send letter/email of interest, CV and contact information for references to: Dr. Suzanna Rose, srose@fiu.edu. Interested applicants may interview at APA from Aug. 6-8, 2009 by contacting Dr. Rose by email to set up an appointment. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. In addition, volunteer service can help people get jobs; when organizations get funding for staff, they may turn first to their volunteers for paying positions. Volunteer service looks great on resumes when it is connected to career fields. http://www.ecs-sf.org/ GED and Skills Education Tutors at Episcopal Community Services (ECS) ECS serves a wide spectrum of homeless and extremely low-income students wanting to learn basic literacy or help in receiving their GED. Some of our students are lower functioning while others are much higher but either way both groups of students have the desire to learn. We use volunteer tutors in various ways such as pairing up with students during our open tutorial sessions on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 1 - 3 pm, assisting in our morning or afternoon basic and mid-level literacy classes, or helping during our morning or evening GED classes. We require a commitment of one class or tutorial session per week for a minimum of 3 months. Contact: Mallory Hasick, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Episcopal Community Services, 165 8th Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, T: 415-487-3348, F: 415-487-3303, email: mhasick@ecs-sf.org. http://wildlifeconservationnetwork.org/support/volunteer.html Wildlife Conservation Expo at Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to help staff our biggest public education event of the year. On Saturday, October 3rd, from 8 am to 6 pm, we will be holding our annual Wildlife Conservation Expo at Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco and we need people, 18 years and older, to work morning or afternoon shifts and staff positions such as will call, admission, lunch sales, merchandise sales, ushers, and general set up and tear down assistance. For more information about the event, please see our website at www.wildnet.org. For more information about volunteering, please contact Nichole Baker, the Events and Volunteers Coordinator, at 650-949-3533 or nichole@wildnet.org. Volunteer sign up for this event begins Monday, August 10th by email and trainings for new volunteers will be held throughout the month of September. http://www.gotrbayarea.org/volunteer/coachapp/index.asp Coach, Girls on the Run of the Bay Area The mission of Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is to educate and build confidence in young girls through non-competitive, curriculum-based running programs in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. The 10-week program combines training for a one-mile or 5K running event with uplifting workouts that encourage emotional, social, and physical development. We are looking for enthusiastic coaches for our fall season. The season begins the week of September 21st and ends December 5th. The time commitment is twice per week for one hour for 10-weeks. All coaches must be fingerprinted and provide references. http://www.globalinheritance.org/sign/up/volunteers Outside Lands Music Festival Volunteers Needed, San Francisco We are looking for volunteers to help us run the Global Inheritance Recycling Store at this year's Outside Lands Music Festival in SF's Golden Gate Park on August 28th thru August 30th 2008. As a volunteer, you'll help people cash in their bottles/cans for cool merchandise. You'll be required to help all day (10:00-7:00), but you will also get a free pass to the festival and breaks throughout the day to see your favorite bands. If you are interested please email me at jasmin@globalinheritance.org ASAP. Feel free to tell your friends! http://www.workingabroad.com/page/25/cheetah-project-botswana.htm Cheetah Conservation Project, Botswana Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB) is a long-term conservation project incorporating scientific research, practical species management and community education. CCB conducts various aspects of research to assess the status and distribution of the cheetah, focusing on their role in human-predator conflict, one of the biggest threats to the cheetah’s survival. The results of which allow CCB to identify priority areas, to which they can focus education and information programs on non lethal methods of predator control, appropriate livestock management and encourage rural communities to manage their land through sustainable use of wildlife. If you are 21 years or older and speak the English language, you can support Cheetah Conservation Botswana by assisting as a paying research volunteer. You must be in good physical condition and be able to tolerate the heat. Preparation before arrival is advised. You must be available for at least 1 month (see dates below). Research can often be repetitive so patience and a sense of humor are a necessity, as well as self-initiative, if you possess these qualities then your time will be well spent. http://www.projecthomelessconnect.com/HomePage/index.php/home.html (click on "Volunteer Now") Project Homeless Connect Event Volunteers Needed The next PHC event will be held on Wednesday October 28th at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. This event will provide an expanded focus on eye care and vision services. PHC is partnering with United Sight and several ophthalmic resources in San Francisco for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Also, the October 28th event marks the fifth anniversary of Project Homeless Connect. Please stay tuned for other details for the day. Volunteer registration is now open for October 28th. Volunteers previously registered for September 9th will need to re-register for the October 28th event. http://steppingstonesproject.org/pages/become_a_leader Group Leaders, Stepping Stones Project, SF, East Bay, and Marin Stepping Stones Project is looking for new group leaders for its Coming of Age Program for middle school age boys and girls. Stepping Stones is a non-profit that provides rites of passage programs for Bay Area youth. It is about an 8 hour a month commitment and the organization provides training and mentorship in the work. To APPLY….Check out the “Get involved” page then down load and send in the application. Contact the SSP office via email if have any questions: info@steppingstonesproject.org. Events Events are career development opportunities, such as fairs and workshops sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, or other happenings that may benefit CIIS students in the pursuit of their careers. Fall ’09 Career Development Workshops @ CIIS Anna Fitzpatrick – Professional Resumes and Cover Letters for Successful Job Hunting September 17, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Room 210 Kim D’Arcy – The Curriculum Vitae & Teaching Prospectus for an Academic Career October 26, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Room 210 Matthew C. Bronson - Designing a Teaching Life: Strategies for Launching and Nurturing a Career as a College Instructor November 11, 6:15-9:15 p.m., Room 607 Postings are provided as a service to CIIS students and are not necessarily endorsed by CIIS. \[