If you are a smart, well-organized and computer-savvy individual, then become part of our growing team in Vermont. We're looking for someone with a work-hard/play-hard attitude to craft and implement a constant stream of strategic development partnerships, designed to grow the public charity, Digital Wish. This is an ideal position for a hard-driving individual looking for employment with social impact. The entrepreneurial spirit is an integral part of our work environment, and people who fearlessly embrace change, will thrive.

Digital Wish has been described as “…a FaceBook for teachers.” Teachers are invited to register and plan their technology projects online. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public on www.digitalwish.org. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.

Digital Wish has just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are looking for an individual with a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.

Partnership Tasks
Approximately 70% of the candidate’s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact private philanthropists, foundations, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs such as:
- Setting up employee matching funds.
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.
- Administering their annual giving funds for them – cost free.
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.
Other Tasks
- Marketing– Manage the development of direct mail pieces, work with print contractors, write advertising and website copy, plan and execute direct mail campaigns and product launches.
- Print Ad Campaign – Design advertising concepts, draft or work with artists on storyboards, manage production and ad layout process, and secure placement.
- Television Commercials - Script TV commercials and work with teams to produce the vision. Craft a dissemination strategy and secure funding or partnerships for distribution.
- Accounting – Set up a new accounting system, develop standard procedures, and reporting guidelines, and administer transactions.
- Automation – Identify opportunities to streamline daily tasks, and create or work with developers to implement new processes or website features.
-Strategic Development – Identify new market opportunities and craft a strategy for entry.

Candidates demonstrating skillful expertise in any of these areas will take over the management and leadership role for that task. There are great opportunities for advancement.  A bachelor’s degree and good computer skills required. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Teaching experience is a plus.  Benefits include full time, flexible work hours, paid vacation, sick leave, health care, casual office work environment, travel budget, and no cap on advancement. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, Tool Factory. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the complete job description.  Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, heather@digitalwish.com. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Digital Wish is on a mission to modernize American schools with technology. Teachers are invited to register online at www.digitalwish.org. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.

Two weeks ago, we were officially approved for non-profit status, and we’ve just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are now hiring new staff members to help grow the organization through the start-up phase. A successful candidate will have a strong emphasis in education and possess a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.

Partnerships Development
Approximately 70% of the candidate’s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact foundations, private philanthropists, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs including:
- Setting up employee matching funds.
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.
- Administering their annual giving funds for them – cost free.
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.

You should be prepared to set up as much as $1 million dollars in new education programs annually. The process is very consultative and requires creativity to constantly design and redesign programs to match the needs of the partner. Grant-writing experience is a plus.

Other Tasks
- Grants - Track relevant foundations and identify their giving guidelines. Team with a staff writer to apply for grants, constantly, as identified.
- Product Management – Evaluate and recommend new products which are useful in the classroom. Pursue targeted vendors and set up partnerships (Dell, Apple, Toshiba, etc.) Manage shopping area listings, work with production assistants to find and manage art assets, and load information into the website system.
- Vendor Management – Work with HR departments, marketing, and vendor foundations to increase vendor involvement with Digital Wish. Create programs to help manufacturers to market Digital Wish to their own customers. Get vendors to donate grant prizes, and maximize the monthly grant award opportunities for registered teachers.
- Monthly Newsletter – Plan and/or write a monthly newsletter which will circulate to all 10,000+ registered teachers on Digital Wish.
- Increase Teacher Registration – Develop a plan to increase the number of teachers constantly registering on Digital Wish.

A bachelor’s degree required, master’s is preferred. Good computer skills are required – please don’t apply if you are not tech-savvy. Candidate should possess a strong foundation of grammar and writing skills, teaching experience, or ongoing involvement with education. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Must have reliable transportation.
Benefits include:
• Full time; flexible work hours.
• 4 Weeks paid vacation/year.
• 5 Days sick leave annually.
• Health care.
• Casual office work environment.
• Travel the US/UK, all expenses paid.
• Open advancement within the company.
• Digital camera and full usage of corporate professional equipment.
Over-achievers are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, Tool Factory. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the complete job description.  Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, heather@digitalwish.com. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility (formerly Educators for Social Responsibility Metropolitan Area) educates young people for hopeful and intelligent engagement with their world. Through our programs, educators, youngsters, and parents learn to handle feelings, relate well to others, make good decisions, deal well with conflict and other life challenges, think critically about issues of the day, and take leadership to improve their communities—from the classroom to the world. In 1985 we founded the highly regarded Resolving Conflict Creatively Program (RCCP), which over the years has provided professional development for tens of thousands of teachers and classroom instruction for hundreds of thousands of students in schools throughout New York City and 15 other school systems around the country. Morningside Center is contributing to a national movement to make social and emotional learning an integral part of every child’s education. We do this by implementing our programs in more than 80 K-12 schools each year and by collaborating with researchers on scientific studies of our work. We provide leadership for the field by advocating for high standards, influencing educational policy in New York City, New York State and nationally, and spreading our ideas throughout the city and the world.

Morningside Center is seeking an experienced and talented Deputy Executive Director to support and help lead significant organizational growth. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director will ensure the development and high-quality implementation of all organizational programming, including assessing programmatic needs, developing partnerships with schools and other organizations, managing and training Morningside Center staff, and evaluating programs. The Deputy Executive Director will be responsible for addressing some of Morningside Center’s most important priorities, and will work closely with the Executive Director to think strategically about how best to move the organization forward.

Responsibilities:
Program and Operations: Ensure successful implementation and growth of all programmatic initiatives and related operations
•    Supervise Morningside Center’s program staff, including 20 per diem staff developers
•    Lead efforts to manage, coach, and develop program staff
•    Conduct workshops and presentations about conflict resolution, diversity, and social and emotional learning for educators, students, and parents
•    Develop strong partnerships with principals and other school leaders
•    Develop and implement outcome-oriented strategies and systems for improving program delivery. These include: identifying valid, affordable instruments for measuring outcomes; supporting staff developers and school leaders in setting realistic objectives and creating effective work plans to achieve those objectives; establishing ongoing ways to monitor program implementation; and collecting the data necessary to document impact.
•    Analyze data on the impact of our programs, and communicate the findings to meet funders’ reporting requirements, drive organizational growth, and share best practices.
Organizational Leadership: Support the Executive Director in developing and implementing strategies for organizational growth and sustainability.
•    Lead or help carry out projects to make our organizational vision a reality, including program growth and development, diversifying fundraising, conducting effective and targeted outreach, increasing organizational visibility, and building internal structures to support growth
•    Work closely with the Director of Administration, the Business Office, and the Executive Director to understand the financial and human resources aspects of Morningside Center’s operations and help create and implement effective systems in those areas
•    Lead other special projects as appropriate

Qualifications:
•    Professional training as an educator
•    At least 7 years of experience teaching and leading educational programming for K-12 schools (public school experience preferred)
•    Passion for Morningside Center’s mission of fostering social responsibility through education
•    Training in the field of conflict resolution
•    Training and successful experience in designing and facilitating professional development for adults, including interactive workshops and coaching
•    Deep knowledge of and commitment to progressive pedagogy
•    Experience as manager in the nonprofit or governmental sector and/or transferable skills from work in the private sector
•    Successful record of people and project management, including the ability to motivate others to adopt effective practices
•    Excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to represent the organization effectively in front of multiple audiences
•    Ability to work well in a multicultural organization
•    Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
•    A professional, flexible, and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases
•    Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in education preferred

To Apply: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter (both in Word format), outlining how your skills, experience and outlook meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Address to Tom Roderick. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Morningside Center is an equal opportunity employer.

About Commongood Careers: Morningside Center has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Deputy Executive Director. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers. Learn more about nonprofit jobs at Commongood Careers.

Sharek Youth Forum is a non-profit organisation, initially launched in 1996 and now with centres throughout the West Bank and Gaza, that focuses on three major issues facing young people: unemployment, lack of safe environments for recreation/development and lack of funding opportunities for young people's projects.

Capacity builder - youth business support units, Sharek Youth Forum, Ramallah, Palestine:
Your role will be with Sharek's business support unit, which is currently supporting the development of micro and small enterprises through a grant and loan scheme. Sharek is looking to establish a network of 6 business support units, and you will contribute to all aspects of this development, providing technical assistance and training in employment generation and youth entrepreneurship, advising on systems and procedures, and helping to develop manuals and materials.

You should have qualifications and significant experience relating to small business development and youth entrepreneurship, demonstrable training skills, a hi ghly flexible and adaptable approach, and an understanding of/commitment to the situation of young people in Palestine. Capacity to work in conflict/post-conflict situation essential. Knowledge of Arabic an advantage (language training will be given). (REF: PAL/43)

Further details on how to apply is available from www.internationalservice.org.uk or applications@internationalservice.org.uk.

Citizen Schools was founded in 1995 to bring new solutions to the challenge of young adult education:

• more time
• more relevance
• and more caring adults.

Now a growing national network of after-school education programs for students in the middle grades (6th, 7th and 8th), our programs complement classroom learning by engaging students in hands-on learning projects led by adult volunteers after school and supported by a staff of professional educators.

The Civic Partnerships Manager will be a critical partner in the development and implementation of a strategy to recruit and engage volunteer participants (known as Citizen Teachers) to teach multi-week apprenticeships to middle school students.  Primary responsibilities include project and relationship management, volunteer recruitment, the marketing of partnership opportunities within organizations (companies and nonprofits), and close collaboration with national program and campus staff.  The Civic Partnerships Manager will steward the development of “best in class” curricula and partnerships that support student achievement, with a primary focus on volunteer recruitment and growing our pipeline of volunteers.  The Civic Partnerships Manager will identify successful strategies for recruiting, training, supporting and retaining volunteers and support state offices and campuses in replicating those.  The Civic Partnerships Manager’s work will be a key element of Citizen Schools’ strategy to deeply engage volunteers in particular sectors to teach apprenticeships in particular areas of focus, or “sectors”: food and healthy living; science, technology, engineering and math; and architecture and design.  Strategy and volunteer recruitment for each of these “sectors” will be managed by a sector leader; the Civic Partnerships Manager will support and connect the work of all three sector leaders.   This role will report to the Director of Civic Engagement, and work closely with staff at the national office, and in the field.  The position is based in Boston and will require ~10-15% travel.

Responsibilities Include:

Project & Relationship Management

• Support the development of sector-based apprenticeships, specifically: the development of curricula that lead to great WOW! events, and the development of partnerships that lead to a pipeline of Citizen Teachers.
• Devise and implement strategies to support Citizen Teachers - including training and access to “best practice” curricula; working with campus staff to support Citizen Teachers; and continuing to engage Citizen Teachers after they’ve completed their apprenticeships
• Develop 5-8 new partnerships in partnership with sector leaders, the development department, and state offices to build an organizational volunteer pipeline that also provides strong potential for funding, policy and other engagement opportunities
• Serve as relationship manager for select national partners
• Collaborate with National Curriculum, Instruction, and Training Manager, and Program Directors and Volunteer Managers in the field, to develop and integrate academic standards for sector-based apprenticeships curricula

Volunteer Recruitment & National Volunteer Pipeline Development

• Partner with the National Curriculum, Instruction, and Training Manager to develop 3-5 apprenticeship curricula (1-2 per sector) with inspiring and skill-building content, and to develop a sector “course catalog” and sector-specific training modules
• Partner with the marketing and media relations to (i) market volunteer opportunities to new and existing partners and (ii) design communication, collateral and branding tools for partners (e.g., via web, social networking, sector-based conferences, newsletters, recognition events, media)
• Organize and make public presentations on behalf of Citizen Schools
• Identify successful strategies for volunteer recruitment that support state offices and campuses across the network
• Provide direct support to states without a dedicated Volunteer Manager
• Steward the design and development of sector-based WOW! plans in partnership with the National Program Department and state-based Volunteer Managers

Partnership Data Management & Systems

• Spearhead the establishment of a knowledge management/documentation system, in close coordination with Volunteer Managers and Program Directors, to warehouse apprenticeship curricula, WOW! events, and other related information (i.e., key partners, champions, etc.)
• Create effective national relationship tracking and contact management systems
• Oversee the maintenance of the sector-based materials on the intranet/web and collaborate with the Technology and the National Program Departments on the development of a volunteer community network
• Convene sector-based meetings to coordinate volunteer pipeline development

Qualifications:  All candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills, a passion for education and community, and effective collaboration skills.  Other qualifications include:
    * 2-5 years of relevant experience in volunteer organizing, relationship management, event planning, and/or business development
    * Track record of deepening relationships with clients and forging new relationships
    * Highly developed interpersonal skills, excellent oral presentation and written skills
    * Ability to engage and adapt communication effectively for a variety of different audiences
    * Strong team orientation, ability to provide and accept feedback,  and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
    * Results-driven; excellent time and project management skills
    * Sense of humor and enthusiasm
    * Ability to model Citizen Schools’ core values: Pride, Joy, Respect, Courage, Teamwork, Perseverance, and Vision
    * Demonstrated skill in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; skill with relational databases preferred
    * Ability to travel ~10-15% of the time for meetings, regional training sessions and events
    * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; graduate degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Full benefits include health care, 403B, three weeks vacation, and professional development opportunities.
Location:     National Headquarters (Boston)
Job Code:     162

Next Steps:
To apply, please submit your resume online with a detailed cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order they are completed. An application without a cover letter will not be considered complete.

Are you a person who enjoys challenges and making a difference in the world?
 
Free The Children is the largest network of children helping children through education in the world.
Through our organization's unique youth-driven approach, more than one million young people
have been involved in our innovative programs in more than 45 countries. Founded by international
child rights activist Craig Kielburger in 1995, Free The Children has an established track-record of
success, with four nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United Nations,
and Oprah's Angel Network.
 
Free The Children seeks a dynamic PR and Publicity Manager to oversee all media relations
 
The position is based out of Free The Children’s Toronto office (233 Carlton Street) with an
immediate start date. A minimum two-year commitment is required and salary is to be determined. 
Upon completion of the three-month probationary period, staff members are offered health benefits,
an Employee Assistance Program and professional learning opportunities through the Staff
Professional Development Plan.
 
Roles and Responsibilities of a PR and Publicity Manager
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
• Report to the Director of Communications and Marketing, Chief Executive Director and the
Chief Operations Director 
• Direct, develop and execute all public and media relations activities, plans and strategies 
• Manage high-level partnership and relationship building
• Direct and oversee a comprehensive proactive and reactive media relations program, which
includes both short and long term goals for the organizations  
• Day-to-day team management and mentorship including delegation  
• Measurement, evaluation and reporting
• Advisement of director on strategy and human resources
• Administer the highest level of quality control
 
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should encompass the following skill sets:
 
• Experience in and proven understanding and successes in media and/or public relations 
• Past experience with successful story placement in national/international media outlets 
• Capable of demonstrating strong diplomatic and critical listening skills 
• Proficiency with the electronic communication, computing, and other systems that comprise
the modern working environment 
• Extremely organized; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong background in and proven understanding and success in media and/or PR
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate in a clear,
concise and compelling manner
• Intuition for interpersonal relationships and relationship-building 
• Extremely proactive with the ability to provide prompt “follow-through” on projects
• An organized self starter, with the ability to work well both independently and as a team 
• Ability to accept specific direction, with an outstanding work ethic
• Positive, enthusiastic, presentable, and comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, English or PR-related
discipline and/or relevant experience in the field
 
If you think you would be an ideal candidate for the position, email your cover letter and resume to
rann@freethechildren.com.  Free The Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply.

Better World Books is a for-profit social enterprise that collects and sells books online to fund literacy initiatives worldwide. With more than two million new and used titles in stock, Better World Books is a self-sustaining, triple-bottom-line company that balances the social, economic and environmental values of its stakeholders. Since its founding in 2003, the Mishawaka, Ind.-based company has raised $4.15 million for its non-profit literacy, library and college partners; diverted more than 6200 tons of books from landfills; achieved 1725 tons of carbon offsets through carbon-neutral shipping (in partnership with carbonfund.org); and created more than 175 full-time jobs with meaningful benefits. Better World Books is a 2008 Fast Company Social Capitalist Award Winner and certified Founding B Corporation™ (www.bcorporation.net)

YOUR MISSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT. . . .
Develops database-centric web applications across the business, both for internal users and external customers.

THE ESSENTIALS (95%)
A.    Web Applications Development & Design     (80%)
•    Develop and modify web applications with ASP.NET and other advanced web languages. Develop database solutions with MS SQL Server.
•    Confer with other developers to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
•    Modify existing software and web applications to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
•    Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
B.    Testing & Validation (10%)
•    Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
•    Serve as key member of project teams and prioritizes own assigned project tasks to ensure timely completion.
AND OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF. . . (10%)
•    All other duties as assigned.
•    Keep abreast of current and upcoming web technologies and make recommendations for usage based on gathered information.

QUALIFIERS
A. Whadda Ya Know?
•    Proven ability to manage the development cycle for projects.
•    E-commerce experience preferred.
•    Working knowledge of MS SQL Server, .NET platform and web technologies such as, ASP.NET (C# and/or VB.Net), CSS, JavaScript, XML, HTML plus other advanced technologies.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented development environment.
•    Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite applications: Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
•    Willingness to perform occasional weekend and off shift work required.
•    Must have an understanding and commitment to the values and mission of Better World Books.
B. Mechanical Mastery
•    Typical office equipment: desktop, laptop, PDAs, cellular,telephone, fax.
•    Intermediate networking knowledge, server configuration and admin knowledge.
C. Schooling & Such . . .
•    A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related area or equivalent related experience.
•    4-10 years of directly related experience is required.
•    Minimum 1 years experience with the .NET platform and MS SQL Server.
•    Minimum 4 years experience with web development and databases.
•    ASP.NET, CSS, HTML experience required, other advanced web technologies preferred.
•    Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) not required, but would be beneficial.
To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@betterworldbooks.com , referencing Account Rep I in the subject line.
EOE M/F/D/V
•    Project management experience.
•    Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) and/or Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) not required, but would be beneficial.

BODY – MIND - SURROUNDINGS
Brains
Language Skills: Must be able to understand, speak, read, and write English.
Reasoning Ability: Define and solve complex technical problems under pressure. Advanced troubleshooting, decision-making, and analytical skills required. Ability to plan and organize small to mid-size projects.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to use a calculator and calculate percentages and perform basic math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Brawn
Ability to sit at, view & operate a computer up to 8 hours per day. Must be able to hear and speak. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Surroundings
Low to moderate noise levels typical of office environments.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@betterworldbooks.com , referencing Developer in the subject line.
EOE M/F/D/V

Benetech has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Librarian for Bookshare.org, the world's largest collection of digital electronic books for the blind and print disabled.  Benetech was founded in 1989 with an explicit goal to create new technology solutions that serve humanity and empower people to improve their lives.  Led by Jim Fruchterman, a leading social entrepreneur and MacArthur Fellow, Benetech’s mission is to lead the world in creative, effective applications of technology to unmet social needs.  We focus on projects that offer the greatest social return on funds invested.

In 2007 Benetech was awarded $32 million by the Federal Government to expand Bookshare.org’s online collection to over 100,000 additional volumes in support of all print-disabled students nationwide. Currently, the Bookshare.org library contains over 39,000 volumes. The librarian for Bookshare.org will shepherd the collection through its growth as one of the nation's foremost educational resources for disabled students in this country. This is a technical position and ideal for someone interested in the challenge of devising and implementing a cutting edge on-line cataloging scheme that meets the needs of a specialized population while maintaining standard library interfaces.
This position is full time, onsite in Palo Alto, California and reports to the Director of Operations for Bookshare.org.  Resumes from candidates requesting 30/hrs week will be considered. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Select an appropriate classification schema for the collection based on several key criteria including compatibility with other accessible collections
•    Reclassify the books in the collection according to the new schema
•    Enable and coordinate cross-referencing with other collections of accessible books
•    Create and implement a collection acquisition plan for growing the collection
•    Liaison with professional library associations such as the ALA, IFLA and DAISY
•    Work effectively with all departments within Bookshare.org (Collection Development, Publisher Liaison, Partner Programs, etc.) to maintain the quality and integrity of the collection.

Qualifications
•    A degree in library science is required and 5+ years in Library and Information Management with an emphasis on utilization of Information technologies.
•    Technical expertise with metadata technology, such as Dublin Core, used to describe and classify books in an online digital collection is required
•    Very strong professional interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Bookshare.org's interests to a wide variety of stakeholders
•    Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment with high standards, integrity and a sense of humor
•    Management experience is a plus
•    Experience working with school libraries at the K-12 or university level is highly desirable
•    Knowledge of the assistive technology field with emphasis on tools and technology for access to printed materials is a definite plus.

If you would like to help us grow Benetech, please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@benetech.org or Human Resources at 650/475-1066 (fax). In your cover letter, please (a) explain why you would like to work for us and (b) discuss your relevant background.
Salaries at Benetech are commensurate with education, experience and responsibility, and are competitive with private-sector positions.

The Advisory Council for the Fair Sentencing of Children, comprised of professionals working with: the American Civil Liberties Union, the Children’s Law Center of Massachusetts, Equal Justice Initiative, Human Rights Watch, the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana, the National Center for Youth Law, the National Juvenile Justice Network, and the Youth Justice Coalition, is seeking highly motivated individuals to assume the position of National Coordinator for the Fair Sentencing of Children. The National Coordinator, with the support and advice of the Advisory Council, will work towards ending the sentencing of juveniles to life without the possibility of parole (JLWOP) in the United States. There are currently 2,484 persons in US prisons serving JLWOP sentences for crimes committed as juveniles. Campaigns to eliminate JLWOP sentences are ongoing in roughly a dozen states. The National Coordinator will support these campaigns and build a national movement through coalition building, legislative reform work, litigation support and public education. The responsibilities of the National Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

Coalition Building
• Bringing JLWOP advocates together regularly, through conference calls, in-person meetings, a listserv, and a website, to exchange news and ideas, strategize, and explore ways to work together.
• Reaching out to and promoting dialogue with the wider juvenile justice community, victims and victims’ rights organizations, law enforcement, and faith based groups.
• Reporting to funders and seeking ongoing support for the National Coordinator’s work.
State and Federal Legislative Reforms
• Compiling model legislation, lobbying strategies, expert witnesses, agendas, public statements, letters of support, and other useful documents and methodologies to share with legislators and advocates working on JLWOP reform legislation at the state and federal levels.
•    Conducting and coordinating research concerning the impacts of JLWOP sentencing and sentencing alternatives.
Litigation
• Monitoring cases in the courts from an impact perspective, and monitoring clemency applications of juveniles serving JLWOP.
• Directing defense attorneys to briefing resources and support (such as brief banks), and bringing new attorneys into reform networks.
Public Education
• Interacting with the press as a national expert on JLWOP; drafting opinion and editorial submissions.
• Continuously compiling and periodically publishing updated data on the state of juvenile life without parole sentencing in the United States.
• Advocating at and staying informed of developments at the international level to feed back to coalition networks and for public education purposes.

This position is currently a one-year full-time position, with an anticipated initial extension of one to two years. The National Coordinator is supervised by the Advisory Council for the Fair Sentencing of Children, and is supported by a half-time administrative assistant. It is anticipated that the National Coordinator will be based in Washington, DC; the Advisory Council will consider alternative placements.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in juvenile or criminal justice policy or practice, law, grassroots organizing, public policy, policy reform, or legislative advocacy. An advanced degree in law, public policy, or related fields is preferred. The successful applicant must be highly effective at working in coalitions with diverse partners, an effective public speaker, a leader as well as a collaborative worker, and possess excellent speaking and writing skills in English. The ideal candidate will have good judgment and strong coalition building skills; excellent analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities; the ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure; the capacity to pay close attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple tasks; and the ability to work effectively independently, as part of a team, and in partnership with other organizations. A commitment to juvenile or criminal justice reform in the United States is essential. Applicants should be willing to travel.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: We seek exceptional applicants and offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience as well as generous benefits.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY: by emailing on or before September 30, 2008, in a single submission to Advisory Council, National Coordinator for the Fair Sentencing of Children: (1) a letter of interest describing your experience and commitments relevant to this position as well as your preferred salary range; (2) your resume; (3) telephone numbers and email addresses for three reference persons; and (4) a brief (no more than 5 pages) persuasive unedited writing sample (no legal briefs or memoranda) that was solely authored by the applicant. Send applications to anlyn.addis@gmail.com. Only complete submissions will be reviewed. 

First Place for Youth is an innovative and entrepreneurial nonprofit organization whose programs proactively challenge the trends among former foster youth by building self-esteem, self-reliance, and forging the skills necessary for successful independent living. Focusing on housing stability, educational support, economic security, improved health, and connection to community, First Place programs are considered a national model for supporting youth in their transition out of foster care. With these critical resources, youth are significantly more likely to overcome homelessness, poverty, low educational achievement, and poor health.

Entering into an exciting period of growth, First Place for Youth is seeking a dynamic and talented Associate Director of Development and Community Relations to work closely with the Director of Development and Community Relations to develop and execute upon an aggressive fundraising strategy. The Associate Director will be involved in all aspects of fund development for First Place for Youth, with a primary focus on individual donor management, volunteer engagement, and communications. The Associate Director will lead a team consisting of a Volunteer/Events Manager and a Development Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Director of Development and Community Relations to develop cohesive and strategic development plan to support organizational growth
• Develop strategies to engage community members as volunteers and potential donors
• Create and implement corporate partnership and sponsorship programs to capitalize on shared areas of interest
• Lead the development of effective marketing materials
• Develop and implement annual public relations plan, including media strategy, print, video, radio, television, and online initiatives; engage and work with external vendors as appropriate
• Organize periodic community outreach and education events to share the work and impact of First Place for Youth while inspiring support and participation from potential donors and volunteers
• Supervise a team of two, including conducting regular management meetings, setting and holding them accountable for meeting work goals, and conducting annual performance reviews
• Support all other activities of the Development Department as appropriate

Qualifications:
•    At least 5 years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising; experience in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization strongly preferred
•    Demonstrated success in building and cultivating relationships that generate revenue for a mission-driven organization
•    Experience building the systems and processes that support departmental growth
•    Proven success as a manager; supporting staff development and empowerment
•    Interpersonal charisma combined with outstanding oral and written communication skills; strong public speaker with the ability to make presentations to potential funders and community groups
•    A collaborative work style and the ability to either take direction or work independently as the situation requires
•    Flexible and energetic, with an outcomes-based orientation
•    Self-starter who brings a creative approach to solving problems
•    Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, Power Point and donor database software
•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

First Place for Youth offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, as well as a very strong benefits package. First Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

To Apply: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, and addressed to Deanne Pearn, Director of Development and Community Relations, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1243. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Commongood Careers:
First Place for Youth has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for an Associate Director of Development and Community Relations. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers. Learn more about Commongood Careers at http://www.cgcareers.org.

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