RWDSU is hiring

Retail Action Project (RAP)
RWDSU / UFCW
RAP Services & Benefits Coordinator
New York City
The Retail Action Project (RAP), an open membership affiliate of the Retail, Wholesale,
Department Store Union (RWDSU/UFCW), is seeking a Services and Benefits
Coordinator to develop, provide and promote services, benefits and educational programs
that meet the needs of the current and future RAP members.
RAP/RWDSU is a new membership organization of retail workers dedicated to
improving the wages and working conditions in the retail industry. RAP began as a
community-labor partnership in 2005 and is now in an exciting transition to become the
RWDSU’s membership body of retail workers who are not represented by union
contracts. RAP/RWDSU aims to empower retail workers on the job, raise industry
standards, and challenges injustices in retail. We engage in workplace organizing
campaigns, policy, service and education, and cultural/media outreach.
RAP’s services and benefits address retail workers more immediate needs and are the
reason many retail workers join. The service and education work also provides a
stepping stone towards deeper engagement with RAP’s organizing and leadership
development work.
RAP/RWDSU currently provides free employment services that includes a Customer
Service Training through LaGuardia Community College, professional resume writing,
interview skills, job search assistance, and unemployment insurance filing assistance.
The Services and Benefits Coordinator would be responsible for expanding the scope of
the services and benefits offered to RAP membership. Proposed services and benefits
include: expanded job training and placement services, enhanced Union Plus benefits,
industry specific workshops, non-traditional worker unemployment fund, and financial
services. Ultimately we aim to offer low-cost health benefits to members and retirement
savings program.
Responsibilties:
• Develop, coordinate and provide meaningful services and benefits that
have an impact on retail workers lives.
• Research, evaluate and propose potential partnerships with community,
educational, business, healthcare or financial service entities.
• Work with the RAP Director and RWDSU Organizing Director to develop
services and benefits partnership proposals and negotiate agreements.
• Develop, organize and lead skills, industry and educational trainings to
members on a regular basis.
• Work directly with members individually or in groups to meet
employment, educational, housing, family or legal needs. Coordinate with
other service providers as needed.
• Work with RAP/RWDSU staff to promote the services and benefits to
new retail workers and current members
• Coordinate with RAP/RWDSU Organizing staff to recruit new members,
organize trainings, and to implement new programs.
• Encourage member involvement with organizing by educating members
about their rights at work and connecting members to membership
involvement programs, organizing campaigns and organizing staff.
• Develop tactics to increase member placement in targeted retail stores by
increasing members strength as candidates, assessing company hiring
strategies, and building relationships with store managers
Qualifications
• Experience providing service and benefits in a membership organization.
• Experience developing new programs and partnerships, including
curriculum development.
• Ability to design, develop and implement short and long term goals for
membership benefits and services.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and comprehend benefit documents.
• Familiarity with the healthcare and/or financial services industry is
desired.
• Strong writing, communication & listening skills.
• Ability to bridge service provision with member recruitment and
organizing.
• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The RWDSU is an equalopportunity
employer.
Competitive salary and benefits to be negotiated upon experience.
Please send a resume and cover letter to cgleason@rwdsu.org. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis, with a strong preference given to those who apply early.

RDWSU is Hiring

RAP Membership Organizer
Retail Action Project (RAP)
RWDSU / UFCW
New York City
The Retail Action Project (RAP), an open membership affiliate of the Retail, Wholesale,
Department Store Union (RWDSU/UFCW), is seeking a Membership Organizer to build
a broad-based membership of retail workers.
RAP is a new membership organization of retail workers dedicated to improving the
wages and working conditions in the retail industry. RAP began as a community-labor
partnership in 2005 and is now in an exciting transition to become the RWDSU’s
membership body of retail workers who are not represented by union contracts. RAP
aims to empower retail workers on the job, raise industry standards, and challenges
injustices in retail. We engage in workplace organizing campaigns, policy, service and
education, and cultural/media outreach.
Description of Duties:
● Develop and implement a membership recruitment plan that targets nonfood
retail workers. Strategies would include training member organizers,
in-person/store outreach, online organizing, advertising, and
organizational networking.
● Initiate and lead workplace organizing, strategic public education and
corporate accountability campaigns.
● Develop the leadership of members to engage in strategic campaigns and
organize workers in retail.
● Assist with the development of the membership organizational structure,
including the coordination of the membership leadership board.
● Coordinate and organize membership involvement in committees,
organizing and policy campaigns and general organizational efforts.
● Organize membership meetings, workplace justice actions and other
campaign, membership recruitment or organizational events
● Work with RWDSU staff to promote RAP membership and enrollment in
services and benefits.
● Build and coordinate the RAP community coalition and other community
allies to support organizing efforts.
● Work with RAP staff team carry out administrative duties, including the
possible implementation of a dues deduction system.
Qualifications:
● Experience in worker organizing or in membership-based community
organizing
● Ability to develop strategies to grow a vibrant, democratic membership
organization
● Strong writing, communication & listening skills
● Experience initiating and leading organizing or policy campaigns
● Flexible, creative, self-motivated, able to work independently and handle
multiple tasks and projects
● Ability to assess effectiveness of strategies and make adjustments as
needed
● Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people
● Willingness to work long, irregular, evening or weekends as needed.
● Experience with online organizing strategies desired
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. The RWDSU is an equalopportunity
employer.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Please send a resume and cover letter to cgleason@rwdsu.org. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis, with a strong preference given to those who apply early

SEIU in NH is hiring!

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE I
Labor Grade R

General Statement of Duties
Performs professional duties with regard to all facets of labor relations Assists in the development of and is responsible for implementation  of internal and external organizing efforts.  Responsible for taking initiative in developing own schedule and modifications of same as need arises.  Performs such other duties consistent with the individual’s competency as may be required from time to time.


 

Grassroots International

Title                       Associate Director of Strategic Philanthropy   –   full-time position
                               

Overview              Associate Director of Strategic Philanthropy works with the Executive Director and the Director of Development and Communications (DDC) to recruit, develop, solicit and coordinate major individual contributors.

                                The ADSP has specific responsibilities as detailed below. The ADSP may also be called upon from time to time to perform other duties as directed by the ED or DDC.

Are you an Executive Director, former Executive Director or major donor officer looking to remain in the social justice arena and ready to use your skills and interests to support international human rights and movements?  Are you ready to apply your creative instincts and expertise to support the work of Grassroots International?  We are looking for a talented fundraiser who cares about international justice and has the transferrable skills to help us build a global movement for justice.

Grassroots International works to create a just and sustainable world by building alliances with progressive movements. Through grant-making, education and advocacy, we support the initiatives of peasants and family farmers, women and indigenous groups to protect human rights to land, water and food.

Currently, we support community-led development, human rights and movement building in Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. We also work with activists, allies and donors in the United States to support the movement and to advocate for U.S. policies that will build a more just world for all.

As Grassroots International works to redouble its effort to effect positive, powerful social change and justice, we are actively seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Philanthropy to take our major gifts program to the next level.

Grassroots International is seeking a full-time staff member with high level and proven skills in building philanthropic partnerships with individual donors to advance mission, vision, and values.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Work in partnership with the Executive Director and Development team to create and implement a major donor fund raising plan which is diverse and consistent with the annual budgetary needs of the organization, as well as anticipatory fund raising for mission sustainability.

Develop and oversee planned giving programs.

Establish, support and work with Donor Circles, and coordinate special fund raising events or donor delegations.

Maintain a major donor portfolio of 10-12 donors in the $5,000-$50,000 and above range.

Prospect and cultivate donors at the $100,000 - $1 million level as part of the development team.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->v      <!--[endif]-->Create new strategies to fully leverage the support of Grassroots International donors and prospects, creating the conditions for donors to make multi-year, capacity gifts.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->v      <!--[endif]-->Provide a framework for and understanding of trends in giving and philanthropy to help inform the growth and success of Grassroots’ fundraising programs.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills and Capacity

1. A commitment to the mission of Grassroots International.

1. Candidates must possess a proven track record in successful Major Gift fundraising and possess the ability to develop these skills in working with Board members and other staff.

1. Success in cultivating, soliciting and closing high-end gifts.

1. The ability to work as part of a team in a mission driven organization and be an effective supervisor, including a high level of self-organization with close attention to detail.

1. The capacity for the flexibility and resourcefulness needed to effectively operate within a small non profit organization.

1. Demonstrated understanding and the ability to communicate understanding of program matters central to the GRI mission to external audiences; including geopolitical issues and development and human rights challenges.

1. Excellent communication skills including the capacity to write clear and compelling development and communications material and speak publicly on program themes.

1. Must be open to regional and local travel, including some evening, weekend and occasional national or international travel.

1. Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, French or Arabic a plus, but not required.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

To Apply:  Send résumé and cover letter detailing relevant experience to mailto:jobs@GrassrootsOnline.org

Please put “Associate Director of Strategic Philanthropy” in the subject line. Alternately, materials may be mailed:

Strategic Philanthropy Search Committee

Grassroots International

179 Boylston St., 4th. Floor

Boston, MA 02130-4520

The position will remain open until filled. No telephone calls, please.

Grassroots International is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Somerville Community Corp is Hiring!

Somerville Community Corporation

LISC AmeriCorps Member

The mission of the LISC AmeriCorps program is to transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps Members with Community Development Corporations (CDCs).  LISC helps CDCs assist in the revitalization of underserved neighborhoods across America by providing financing and technical know-how to CDCs in order for the groups to develop affordable housing, spur commercial investments, create jobs and expand other services that improve the quality of life in the low-income communities where they live and work.  AmeriCorps is one component of LISC’s human capital agenda and seeks to attract talented individuals to serve for one year at CDCs to help build organizational capacity.

Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) is a membership organization that provides   leadership in maintaining a vibrant, diverse, and tolerant community in Somerville.  We develop and preserve affordable housing, offer services, and lead community organizing that supports low and moderate-income Somerville residents.  Through these efforts, the residents of Somerville are better ableto achieve economic stability and participate in civic life.

North Shore Labor Council is Hiring!

Organizing Coordinator Job Description
The North Shore Labor Council seeks a high-energy organizer to develop a regional power-building program in Lynn, and the North Shore region of Massachusetts. The power-building program will engage all sectors of working class people in our region into a unified, permanent political and economic force comprised of union and non-union workers, which transcends racial, linguistic, ethnic, citizenship, and gender boundaries. When well established, the program should serve as a model for others throughout Massachusetts and the U.S.
The Organizing Coordinator will report to the President and Board of the North Shore Labor Council.
The Organizing Coordinator will develop work in the following areas:
1. Organizational and Campaign Development
a. Recruit coalition partners to be leaders in a permanent coalition, and facilitate a strategic planning process to establish the vision for the coalition.
b. Write grants and organize other fundraising opportunities to develop the coalition.
c. Develop a mobilization capacity strategy for coalition political and issue campaigns in conjunction with the North Shore Labor Council.
d. Develop and organize all campaigns undertaken by the coalition.
2. Political Action
a. Mobilize political activists to elect progressive labor champions to political offices.
b. Be part of team that organizes political activists to participate in the Working America program sponsored by the North Shore Labor Council.
3. Education and Culture
a. Coordinate the development of a study on the regional economy.
b. Coordinate the development of a “working families’ economics” workshop.
c. Organize union and community members to present cultural and educational events.
d. Act as liaison to labor educators and/or institutions.
4. Economic Development
a. Coordinate with the local Green Jobs Coalition to explore projects around urban farming and fishing.
b. Facilitate labor and community influence over economic development projects on the North Shore.
c. Act as liaison to other community development groups.
Qualities Desired:
- Minimum of 3 years community, political and/or labor organizing experience.
- Knowledge of the political environment on the North Shore.
- Some level of established relationships with labor and community leaders and groups in Lynn and on the North Shore.
- Experience with designing and implementing complex strategic campaigns in a tight deadline, low-budget environment.
- Experience with door-to-door canvassing and cold calling for political and issue campaigns and other organizing goals.
- Experience working with community and labor groups.
- Personal commitment to the progressive politics and mission of the NSLC organization.
- Outgoing personality; person who knows how to connect with new people.
- Self-starter and self-motivated.
- Talented facilitator with experience dealing with very diverse groups.
- Creative and strategic thinker.
- Strong administrative and computer skills.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Organizational development and grant writing experience.
- English/Spanish bi-lingual language skills preferred.
- Has reliable transportation and driver’s license.
- Minimum of High School/GED educational achievement.
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are urged to apply. Salary range between $40,000 - $50,000, commensurate with experience. Healthcare coverage provided. Position is contingent upon grant funding with the first year’s funding in hand; however a 2+ year commitment is preferred.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 professional references by Friday, August 6, 2010 at 5 pm EST. Successful candidates will be interviewed in person during the weeks of 16th, 2010 and August 23rd, 2010. Target start date is September 1, 2010.
Drop off or mail to:
Jeffrey C. Crosby, President
North Shore Labor Council, AFL-CIO
112 Exchange Street
Lynn, MA 01901
Email: northshorelaborcouncil@gmail.com

Mass Senior Action Council (MSAC) is seeking a part-time (20 hrs/week)

Community Organizer Job Opening
Mass Senior Action Council (MSAC) is seeking a part-time (20 hrs/week)
community organizer in Worcester. MSAC is a statewide grass roots membership-run
organization of seniors and people with disabilities. Founded in 1981, MSAC is
respected as one of the most effective grassroots senior advocacy organizations in the
nation. We have an unparalleled record of winning legislative campaigns and
institutional change based on the ability to engage large numbers of members in public
action.
 

Right to the City-Boston seeks a part time coalition coordinator

Right to the City-Boston seeks a part time coalition coordinator to engage member organizations and develop a common action plan, anchor leadership development and radical organizing training, coordinate a citywide progressive agenda platform, and build an alliance around a green justice model and framework that puts lower income and people of color at the forefront of a new green economy. Right to the City (RTTC) emerged in 2007 as a unified response to gentrification and a call to halt the displacement of low-income people, LGBTQ, and youths of color from their historic urban neighborhoods. We are a national alliance of racial, economic and environmental justice organizations. Please send resume with cover letter by August 15 to Khalida Smalls, c/o ACE, 2181 Washington St., #301, Roxbury, MA 02119, (617) 442-3343 x221, fax (617) 442-2425, email khalida@ace-ej.org. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

Campaign Coordinator for No on Question 3 Referendum Campaign

Campaign Coordinator for No on Question 3 Referendum Campaign to prevent huge cuts in state and local programs

We are trying to find a full time Campaign Coordinator for the No on Question 3 Referendum Campaign.

This is the crucial campaign to defeat Question 3 that would cut the state sales tax from 6.25% to 3% causing a loss of $2.5 billion in state revenue which would lead to major state and local budget cuts. This would devastate local services like schools, public safety, and libraries. It would mean further huge cuts in state programs for health care, youth jobs, environment, and all human services.
 

Home Funders Collaborative

Home Funders Collaborative

Position Description

Home Funders Collaborative Director

Position Overview:  The Home Funders Collaborative is a private donor/investor collaborative that was created in 2003 to address the unprecedented housing crisis in Massachusetts for homeless and other extremely low-income (ELI) families.  Its results to date have been impressive and are described in the attached Home Funders’ overview.  Home Funders recently completed a strategic planning process, and its investors and donors are committed to reaching the initiative’s original 10-year objectives.  These goals include reaching Home Funders’ own financing and production targets; increasing the amount of public and private resources devoted to the creation of housing for ELI families; drawing public attention and political will to the importance of housing as a permanent solution to family homelessness and other challenges facing ELI families; and sharing this highly effective and innovative model with other cities across the country.  To achieve these goals, Home Funders is seeking a talented, energetic and committed individual to lead and be the public presence for Home Funders while also ensuring that the collaborative retains the deep engagement of its donors and investors.