Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Fwd: Three Positions Have Opened
From: <RFlanag@aol.com>
Three Positions Have Opened Up
PLEASE SHARE OUT
1) Employment Outreach Coordinator
2) After School Site Coordinator
3) After School Support Staff
* Job Descriptions Attached
Employment Outreach Coordinator
EASTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD EMPLOYMENT CENTER
Pittsburgh CONNECTS, 5321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 – 412-362-8580
Title: Employment Outreach Coordinator
Reports to: Managing Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary: $30,000 to $34,000
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Rflanag@aol.com.
Job Summary
Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (ENEC) serves as a regional
resource center for job seekers that primarily reside or work in the
Garfield, East Liberty and Lawrenceville communities, and manages the
employment component of the Garfield Pittsburgh CONNECTS Computer Lab.
Pittsburgh CONNECTS serves to expand broadband access across
Pittsburgh, and has a four-fold focus on technology, health,
education, and employment. Both ENEC and Pittsburgh CONNECTS labs host
multiple programs each month, and operate as drop-in centers for the
community. On average over 250 people utilize our services each month.
The Employment Outreach Coordinator role is a dynamic and diverse
position providing support for the ENEC to implement the employment
component of the Pittsburgh CONNECTS lab. Working primarily in the
ENEC employment lab, the associate will assist clients with computer
use and employment resources. Additionally, this position includes
managing and organizing recruitment and marketing efforts for each of
the initiatives. In participation with the East End Works, the
associate will also assist clients in three satellite employment/tech
center sites located in the Pittsburgh area. Recruitment efforts
include both social media and outreach work in the community.
The Employment Outreach Associate must be a highly motivated,
independent person who has a passion for community engagement, the
will to push an agenda, and the expertise to effectively perform this
multi-faceted position. The associate will be responsible for the
following:
• Manage recruiting and marketing campaigns for ENEC and
Lab events and classes, including planning and developing recruitment
strategies in the community.
• Provide daily assistance with clients utilizing the
drop-in lab around employment resources and computer literacy;
• Assist clients with resume building, online job search
and online applications
• Network with regional leaders and local businesses to
secure new employment opportunities
• Utilize and update our powerful database system for
clients and employers ;
• Performs any and all other duties assigned for which
the employee is qualified and physically able to perform, with or
without reasonable accommodation.
What it takes to be a Community Outreach Associate:
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree and be
comfortable using computer and internet technology; experience with
marketing preferred;
• Proven experience with grassroots organizing and
recruitment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with ever
shifting priorities.
• Excellent writing skills, highly organized, and the
ability to easily maintain paper and electronic files;
• Strong listening and verbal communication skills,
exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer service background;
• 3-5 years experience in social services or employment services;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); Strong internet navigation skills;
• Current (or ability to quickly receive) Act 33/34 clearances
• Valid Driver's License and proof of car insurance.
________________________________________________________________________
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
5321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(Office 412-441-9833)
21st Century Community Learning Center--Pittsburgh LEARNS Afterschool Program
Title: Afterschool Site Coordinator
Status: Part-time
Compensation: $13- !5/hour, varies with experience
Location: Pittsburgh Woolslair and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Application Process: Send resume and cover letter to Rflanag@aol.com
Job Summary:
This position will implement age and grade appropriate Language Arts
and Math lessons for kindergarten through fifth grade students.
The Coordinator will ensure successful implementation of all
objectives and ensure that outcomes are achieved and reported back in
a timely manner. This will require staff, among other duties, to
collect and be accountable for daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly
student data. Staff will also attend weekly meetings with Education
Director of Neighborhood Learning Alliance, as well as state, national
and quarterly conferences or trainings deemed necessary by the PA
Department of Education and/or Neighborhood Learning Alliance.
Responsibilities:
· Supervise staff, ensuring appropriate practices in child
guidance, supervision and teaching
· Implement afterschool lessons plans aligned with school day;
remediate identified needs
· Develop/maintain relations with school principal/teachers;
Ensure continuity between school and program
· Develop/implement weekly program schedule, including
enrichment activities
· Monitor and report on overall program performance
· Play an active role in promoting parental engagement
· Ensure academic software and websites are being utilized to
enhance student academic lessons
· Maintain database of student information
· Administer and score pre, mid, and post student assessments
· Track daily attendance
· Collect student report cards and standardized assessments
from school district
· Attend Advisory Committee and PSCC meetings
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field preferred
· Teaching experience
· Experience in a community based afterschool program setting
· Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances (or ability to obtain them)
· Technology skills
· Willingness to work during afterschool hours
· Personal transportation
· Must be available – 2:30PM to 6:30PM, Monday through Friday,
and some school day hours.
· Commitment – 20-25 hours per week
_______________________________________________________________________
Bloomfield Garfield Corporation
5321 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(Office 412-441-9833)
21st Century Community Learning Center--Pittsburgh LEARNS Afterschool Program
Title: Afterschool Program Support Staff
Status: Part-time
Compensation: $8 to $10/hour, varies with experience
Location: Pittsburgh Woolslair and Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Application Process: Send resume and cover letter to Rflanag@aoL.com
Job Description:
During scheduled work time, all afterschool program staff are responsible for:
· Assisting in delivery of reading, math and character
education for kindergarten through fifth grade students
· Helping Pittsburgh LEARNS participants improve their grades
and become proficient in reading and math
· Understanding and supporting school day curriculum
· Continuously attending to children's academic and social
needs during scheduled work hours
· Assisting with homework, snack, and recreational periods
· Attending and supervising students on field trips as scheduled
· Meeting with parents as instructed
· Maintaining a clean, safe program space
· Additional duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate will have:
· Experience in tutoring elementary age students
· High expectations for struggling learners
· Genuine love of children
· Good record keeping
· Previous experience leading groups
· Computer skills (Microsoft Office and the Internet)
· An education degree or currently pursuing an education
degree, preferred
· Some experience preparing and delivering academic lessons, preferred
Requirements:
· Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances (or ability to obtain them),
preference given to those with active clearances
· Participation in continuous professional development
opportunities, some of which fall on mornings, evenings and/or
weekends, throughout the year
· Availability Monday through Friday, 3pm – 6: 30 pm
Helicopter Parents
As Kids Shuffle from Schools to Sports, Many Wonder if All This Attention is Actually Hurting Them
In recent years, the demand for higher education paired with a culture of increased job insecurity have led many parents to become greatly involved in the academic and professional success of their children. While these so-called "helicopter parents" insist their methods are merely indicative of a supportive, close-knit family dynamic, psychologists and educational leaders warn that over-parenting can stunt child development and produce young men and women with no sense of independence or social connectivity.
Helicopter parents are so named because they seemingly "hover" over their children. They confer with teachers and school administrators about grades and classroom performance; take an active involvement in sports and other extracurricular activities; and are generally very attuned to their child's educational experiences – and difficulties. Helicopter parenting is not a new concept, as the term was first coined in the 1960s. In recent years, however, many higher learning institutions have noted unusually heavy involvement among parents of college students. They contact professors about less-than-adequate grades, phone administrators when problems arise with living accommodations, and otherwise act as advocates for their adult offspring. And while college faculty members are often apprehensive – if not downright cynical – about the helicopter parenting style, the movement has generated a substantial amount of public support.
In an article titled "In Defense of Helicopter Parents," Dr. Thomas Plante of Psychology Today noted that involved parents are a valuable asset to school districts that are forced to tackle massive budget cuts. These mothers and fathers assist with extracurricular activities, allow fundraisers in their homes and otherwise support their child's educational institution. He also writes that parents have long been encouraged to take an active role in their child's educational development. Helicopter parenting may just be a direct result of this perceived obligation. College Parents of America President James Boyle told Education.com that overparenting is a rational response to high dropout rates among today's college students. While roughly 2 million men and women are enrolled at higher learning institutions, about one third of them will leave before receiving a degree. He also argues that complaints directed at helicopter parents are somewhat exaggerated, since the responsibilities of attending class, choosing a major and finding a career still fall on the shoulders of students.
Support for helicopter parenting was bolstered by a recent study conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement. According to The Washington Post, this study found that students with helicopter parents were more engaged with their learning materials and reported a more satisfactory college experience than their counterparts with less involved mothers and fathers. Furthermore, they were more apt to engage in discussions with professors, participate in extracurricular activities and excel in fields such as writing and critical thinking. "Compared with their counterparts, children of helicopter parents were more satisfied with every aspect of their college experience," said Indiana University Professor George D. Kuh, who led the study.
However, many experts warn about the downsides of helicopter parenting – namely, adult children who have a hard time adjusting to college life without mom and dad to guide them. In 2010, MSNBC News contributor Rachel Rettner reported a study that found helicopter parents have a very detrimental effect on their child's personality development. Researchers surveyed 300 college freshmen; those with overbearing parents (usually mothers) said that they were "less open to new actions and ideas, as well as more vulnerable, anxious and self-conscious," in comparison to their peers whose parents were less involved.
In July 2012, Daily Mail Online contributor Tamara Cohen reported that helicoptering often leads to negative consequences for parents, as well. A survey of American mothers found that "intensive mothering" was linked to high rates of mental health issues. Women who struggled with sharing parental responsibilities reported low degrees of "satisfaction with life," while those who were continually challenged by the prospect of parenting – so much so that they enlisted in the help of a child specialist – reported relatively high levels of stress and chronic depression. The study's authors noted that "intensive mothering" is often a byproduct of the common misconception that overparenting leads to successful children. "[Intensive parents] may think that it makes them better mothers, so they are willing to sacrifice their own mental health to enhance their children's cognitive, social and emotional outcomes," they wrote. "In reality, intensive parenting may have the opposite effect on children from what parents intend."
In September 2012, Lewis & Clark College President Barry Glassner wrote in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that parents can use "constructive engagement" to remain involved in their collegiate child's life without being too overbearing. College is a tenuous time for young people, and they require the support and encouragement of their parents. However, this period of their lives also has the potential to build valuable skills, such as independent thinking and creative problem solving, that can be diminished if parents hover too closely. "College is a time when parents can grant their children the precious opportunity to take responsibility as they develop into independent young men and women, fully prepared to be productive and engaged citizens," Glassner wrote. "Parents can help by gently pushing their children to embrace complexity and diversity and to stretch the limits of their comfort zones."
Naturally, when students encounter obstacles or personal crises, parents should nurture and counsel their children in order to restore their self-confidence. However, mothers and fathers need not resort to helicoptering in order to effectively handle the situation. If a student receives poor grades, his or her overbearing parents might place an angry phone call to their child's teacher or principal. However, a much more constructive approach might be a sit-down meeting with the teacher to discuss areas of improvement, followed by a discussion of options such as tutoring or supplementary education with the child. If a college student struggles with a difficult roommate, parents should refrain from demanding a change in living accommodations. Instead, they should encourage the child to resolve the conflict on his or her own, meeting independently with a housing officer if the situation becomes intolerable. By offering parental support when needed – and encouraging children to solve their own problems the rest of the time – parents can do their part to ensure their offspring develop into well-rounded, fully functioning adults.
While no one disputes that helicopter parents have the best interests of their children in mind, many have warned that too much interest can lead to long-term problems. Achieving the balance between supportive and hands-off is difficult for many parents – but studies have found that this approach produces adults who are independent, self-confident and able to succeed academically and professionally.
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PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim and Water Polo Camp Head Coach
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Fwd: What's America's Role in the World?
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Subject: What's America's Role in the World?
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Friday, October 19, 2012
Jon tells how to vote in his newsletter and shares some poetry
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From: Jon Robison
Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Subject: ROBISON POLITICAL NEWSLETTER 2012'mhardie@ura.org'
To: jon@jonrobison.org
Jonathan and Mary Robison
154 N. Bellefield Ave. #66, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-0237 jon@jonrobison.org www.jonrob'alan.smith@mail.house.gov?'ison.org
October 14, 2012
Robison Political Newsletter
Testing… Testing…
As the Nov. 6 election looms, it might be good to re-read President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Consider the beginning of his speech: "... a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. We are now ... testing whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure." '... testing …'
'Liberty' and 'equality' are not mandates handed down in books or on stone tablets. President Lincoln called them 'propositions'. Liberty and equality are being tested by events in Lincoln's era and in ours. Let us share some specifics.
Our fundamental election processes are being distorted by astronomical amounts of money, facilitated by the Supreme Court's Citizens Union decision. It seems as if we moving from "One person, one vote" to "One dollar, one vote".
Everyone's equal right to vote is threatened, in Pennsylvania and other stares, by the voter ID legislation, which will hinder the handicapped, the poor, the elderly, and anybody without a PA drivers' license. We're glad the Pennsylvania courts put enforcement on hold until after the Presidential election.
The lesbian and gay communities want equal rights, such as the freedom to marry. People are coming out, and testing whether they have the freedom to be themselves.
Reproductive rights as a liberty issue has spiritual as well as political difficulties. Much has been said on this. We both have thought about the question. (Mary is a pro-choice Catholic.) If you have qualms about a woman's right to decide, please consider the alternatives. Who should decide? We also remind people that abortion did not begin when the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade. The President's policies, especially on health care, probably prevent more abortions than any hostile laws.
The rights of immigrants, people from other lands, are under attack. Remember that this country was built by immigrants, and that until the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed in 1882 most were undocumented. Only the Native Americans have good cause to complain about being overrun by foreigners imposing an alien culture, and they know it's too late.
Entitlement programs are being attacked. These programs ensure that everyone has the essentials of life. That is why they are entitlement programs - because we are all entitled to live decently. The programs being cut are foundation stones of equality in our society.
The attack on unions threatens the existence of the middle class. When the frontier was closed and free land was gone, most folk would have had little wealth and power in our country without unions. Unions created the middle class in America. Before the laws passed when Franklin Roosevelt was President, people had no legal protection if they tried to start a union.
The gap between rich and poor is increasing. This growing inequality is not only unjust and immoral. It is a danger to our country's stability.
There are other issues, such as environmental protection, consumer protection, prisons, and peace. But fundamentally, this election is a test of liberty and equality in our country.
"We are taking our country back." So said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 28. Who are 'we'? 'We' is the cohort of white, straight, prosperous, Christian men of European ancestry who historically held the most of the power and control (Just look at Congress.) People like Gov. Christie seem to believe that they have the right to run the country, as if they were somehow the majority. Now they perceive their dominance diminishing. They fear that this election is their last chance to reassert themselves before demographics redistributes power and control permanently. This perception may account for the bitterness in the opposition to President Obama. Our country is more polarized than any industrialized democracy since Germany in the 1920's.
Have confidence in our country. This is a rich nation, and it belongs to all of us. Our wealth is more than gold or iron or coal. It is the diversity of our people. As our diversity grows, our wealth increases. Let us not be frightened into foolish attempts to repress our differences.
Please help preserve our nation, "… conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." We respectfully request that traditional Republicans and genuine conservatives vote to re-elect President Barack Obama.
Testing … Testing …
Let us go from philosophy to politics. Before we discuss specific candidates, we wish to make an explanation and a couple of apologies.
First we want to APOLOGIZE to anyone distressed that all the candidates we are supporting are Democrats. We never before endorsed the straight Democratic ticket. Our obligation to you is to give you our honest opinion. (Most Democratic leaders have given up telling us to be 'loyal' to the party.) We are sorry this issue of our newsletter is so partisan.
We also apologize if you missed the primary newsletter. We simply ran out of time to send the regular mail copies.
What did you do to deserve this addition to your mailbox or e-mail in box?
This is the Robison political newsletter. It is sent free in advance of the primary and general elections to about 2,000 people by e-mail and bulk mail.
How did we get your name? Some people have been on our list for years. Some requested the newsletter. Jon gets some names of presumably sympathetic people at meetings. Frankly, in some cases we're not sure. Of course, if you want off our list, please tell us. Please also contact us with any corrections. We try to keep our list corrected. Please tell us if you prefer that we send this to a different e-mail address.
If you receive this by mail or otherwise, and have an e-mail address we can use, please tell us. This saves us money on postage and printing. E-mail gets you the newsletter a few days earlier. In addition, our bulk mailing is limited to four pages. We can add additional information to an e-mail. Recently we have appended to the e-mail some of the poetry which I, Jon, wrote. You might consider this a plus.
We will be happy to add any names to the list, preferably with their e-mail address. Some people find the newsletter interesting and even useful, especially about races which receive less media coverage. Some of our friends contribute to help support the newsletter, and we are grateful. (If you would like to help with the costs, you are invited to send a check to Robison Political Action Committee, 154 N. Bellefield Ave., #66, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.)
Please forward or give copies of this to any interested friends. The newsletter also will be up on our website.
Of course, we welcome any comments, criticism, and questions.
Finally we come to the candidates.
For President of the United States and Vice President, Barack OBAMA and Joe BIDEN. We could discuss at length economics, jobs, environmental protection, peace, Congressional gridlock, and other issues. But you have doubtless heard all you want on these problems, and perhaps more.
President Obama and his opponent both want more jobs and a stronger economy. Obama points to progress, despite obstruction from the Republican dominated House, which would not even extend the Violence Against Women Act after it passed the Senate with bi-partisan support on a 68 –to 31 vote. Romney says that he will increase employment without public investment in infrastructure such as roads and bridges, public transportation, and education. He says that he won't cut social security or health care. He wants to extend Bush's tax cuts for the rich. He would reduce the debt without cutting the military budget, even though we have enough nuclear weapons to kill every human on earth ten times over. Either he does not want us to know how he would do all this or he himself doesn't know.
For the U.S. Senate, with some reluctance we support the re-election of Bob Casey. He is a mainstream Democrat on economic issues and strongly pro-union. He has always been hostile to a woman's right to choose a safe and legal abortion, although he's not as extreme on that as his father, Governor Casey. His Republican opponent is even more anti-choice and offers Tea Party rhetoric on health care, unions, etc.
For Pennsylvania Attorney General former Lackawanna County prosecutor Kathleen Kane is an easy choice, on the web at www.kathleengkane.com. Kane said the state Attorney General should have stood up against the voter ID law recently mostly suspended by Commonwealth Court until next year. She also criticized the now-shelved proposal that would have mandated an invasive ultrasound before abortions.
For state Auditor General, we support Atty. Eugene DePASQUALE, State Representative from York. He is a solid liberal Democrat and a feminist and a friend of ours, you can click on www.eugene4pa.com. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh and is the grandson the late Pittsburgh City Council President Eugene 'Jeep' DePasquale, a traditional old-time Oakland Democrat. We were eventually friendly with 'Jeep' although we had some sharp disagreements on social issues and on party loyalty.
For State Treasurer, we support the incumbent, Rob McCORD, a successful businessperson. His website is www.robmccord.com.
For Congress, the 14th is basically the Pittsburgh District. Our own Mike DOYLE has almost nominal opposition. He is a hard worker and a real fighter, especially on economic justice issues. He is good on the rights of the lgbt communities. His position is mixed on abortion, although he solidly supports Planned Parenthood. We think that he is following the path of his predecessor, Bill Coyne, who started out as a typical organization Democrat of Irish heritage, and gracefully evolved into a supporter of every woman's right to decide. We consider him a friend and are happy to support him. .
In the 12th District, to the north and east of Pittsburgh, reapportionment resulted in a primary contest, and Congressman Mark S. Critz defeated another incumbent Democrat, Jason Altmire. Critz is a strong union supporter, good on economic issues. We don't care for his positions on social issues, particularly reproductive rights. We recommend a vote for him because we need a Democratic, progressive majority in the House of Representatives.
In the 18th Congressional District, Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi seems to be a strong underdog
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Mark Rauterkus Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com
PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim and Water Polo Camp Head Coach
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Role of the Principal in Schools
I do not like the "be scared" approach as that often leads to "do nothing" outcomes.
I love the words, commitment, professional and devoted time and energy.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Red Cross Swim Certifications, FWIW
But, getting onto the Red Cross site and all the certifications into the right database record has been a challenge. http://www.InstructorsCorner.org.
I still have one more bit of red tape to slay with my associated organizations.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fwd: [DW] Harry Potter Alliance hiring for two full time positions! (please circulate!)
Includes mix of online/offline skill needs. I've heard they do some amazing
work. -Steve
From: "Andrew Slack" <andrew@thehpalliance.org>
Date: Oct 14, 2012 10:25 PM
Subject: Harry Potter Alliance hiring for two full time positions! (please
circulate!)
Hi all! The Harry Potter Alliance has just launched a very exciting search
for two new full time positions. Please circulate any where and
everywhere! Here's the link:
http://thehpalliance.org/what-we-do/jobs-at-the-hpa/
About the Harry Potter Alliance
The Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) uses parallels from the Harry Potter novels
to inspire close to one million fans to act as heroes in our world. Hailed
by the University of Southern Californias Annenberg School of
Communications as one of the premier models of civic engagement for the
twenty-first century, we have sent five cargo planes to Haiti, built
libraries across the world, and recently raised $100,000 for our innovative
advocacy on equality for LGBTQ, immigration, and education. Almost every
major publication in the US has been very interested in our quirky quest
for social justice, JK Rowling has praised us in Time Magazine and on her
web site, and we are now working with other fan communities having started
with fans of the Hunger Games.
Below are the full job descriptions provided in this link:
http://thehpalliance.org/what-we-do/jobs-at-the-hpa/
Open Positions
CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR
The Campaign Director is responsible for maximizing the efficacy of the the
HPAs campaigns and projects, overseeing the work our volunteers, and
working directly with other members of Senior Staff to direct and guide the
organization. Our Board, Executive Director, and Senior Staff are excited
to work with the person in this new position to help create a job that we
believe will truly transform and expand our reach.
While primarily a structural position focused on campaign strategy and
development, deadlines, follow-up, assessment of our efficacy and impact,
etc., the Campaign Director is also responsible for the creative use of the
tools and resources at the disposal of the HPA to achieve our mission. As
such, the Campaign Director has a primary responsibility for the impact of
the organization overall and must be attentive to: volunteer staff,
communication and messaging, engagement with members, and other measures of
success.
It should be noted that the HPA and our emerging Imagine Better Project
make up a young organization, running on passion, a thirst for new ideas, a
love for young people, social justice, and an understanding that we are
attempting to engender a more creative approach to social change so a
strong appetite for innovation is key. When you work for the HPA, its not
simply an occupation or job, its more of a vocation or calling its an
exciting moment at the HPA and we are looking for someone who is excited to
be in this position.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A knowledge of HPA campaigns and projects and an understanding of fan
culture and fandom
Masters in management, media theory, or a social justice/policy field, or
comparable experience, preferred
1 2 years of experience in campaign development, program management, or
related field (this may be in a volunteer capacity, however previous work
experience is preferred)
Demonstrated ability to outline deliverables and quantify campaign results
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong strategic thinker, likes puzzles and a prioritization of efficacy
over efficiency
Open mind and active interest in learning more about the fields of both
social entrepreneurship and cultural entrepreneurship
An understanding of and interest in continuing to build a strong volunteer
culture based in a sense of community
Excellent follow through and comfortable in high-pressure, high-stress
situations and achieving goals through trial-and-error or other creative
and flexible management techniques
Vision and energy to inspire collaboration and engender trust from staff
and key organizational funders, stakeholders, and supporters.
Commitment to a work environment where creativity and diversity are
celebrated.
Experience with social media and social media organizing preferred
THE JOB:
Coordinating all aspects of campaign development, including researching and
selecting social issues, outlining the timeline of the campaign,
communicating with partners, defining and tracking partnerships, etc.
Working directly with the Executive Director to ensure that the Board of
Directors is kept abreast of new campaigns, shifts in goals, and any other
high-level developments
Overseeing the implementation of campaigns by the volunteer staff,
including but not limited to the mobilization of members via social media,
the explanation of campaigns via web copy and resources, and the engagement
of our local area chapters; as well as any necessary wrap-up
Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of campaigns and ensuring that
campaign tactics are reaching the achievement of the agreed upon basic
campaign goals, are aiding to the overall mission of the organization, and
are increasing overall impact of and investment in the organization
Overseeing the planning of IRL opportunities including the HPA presence at
events run by partners and any potential future HPA hosted events
Participating in low-level press interviews as necessary and acting as the
voice of the organization when describing and detailing campaign objectives
and successes
Primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance
of the volunteer staff (with the purposes of building a staff with the
flexibility for strong high-impact campaigns)
Assisting with all fundraising projects as needed and maintaining any
campaign-related budgets and defining budgetary needs
TO APPLY
Please email careers@thehpalliance.org with your cover letter, resume, and
response to the below question:
Take a look at our past campaigns. The HPA focuses primarily on the issues
of human rights, literacy, LGBTQ equality, media reform, and
self-empowerment, but have recently expanded to look at immigration reform
and other contemporary social movements.
Please briefly describe a campaign you believe the HPA should run. Your
description should include: (1) Why the cause is important to our audience;
(2) A simple call to action that fits with the HPA or Imagine Betters
brand; (3) Your strategy for motivating our audience to take action, with
sample language or social media asks as appropriate.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The HPAs Director of Development is an emergent position with the
organization. We are lucky to be an organization on the precipice of
tremendous expansion and thus are seeking a candidate with previous
experience to draw upon who is looking for an exciting new challenge. The
Director of Development will be responsible for spearheading the capacity
building efforts of the organization. This will involve outlining areas for
growth, working with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to
quantify those needs, working with volunteers to accomplish tasks, and
working with other members of Senior Staff to direct and guide the
organization.
Over the years, we have built excellent relationships with our members,
reputable foundations, and potential donors. The Director of Development
will help us foster these relationships toward our growth as well as look
for new avenues that we can work with foundations and donors. Our Board,
Executive Director, and Senior Staff are excited to work with the person in
this new position to help create a job that we believe will truly transform
and expand our reach. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys
tackling ambitious projects, leading a team, and embraces new technologies
and new media. S/he will become familiar with the HPAs mission and
innovative model of social activism and will be responsible for messaging
this mission to donors.
It should be noted that the HPA and our emerging Imagine Better Project
still make up a young organization, running on passion, a thirst for new
ideas, a love for young people, social justice, and an understanding that
we are attempting to engender a more creative approach to social change
so a strong appetite for innovation is key. When you work for the HPA, its
not simply an occupation or job, its more of a vocation or calling its
an exciting moment at the HPA and we are looking for someone who is excited
to be in this position.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Masters in nonprofit management, media theory, or a social justice/policy
field, or comparable experience, preferred
A strong understanding of and commitment to social justice issues
2 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, finance, or a related
field (this may be in a volunteer capacity, however previous work
experience is preferred)
Demonstrated ability to utilize multiple methods of fundraising including:
membership drives, grant writing, and outreach to private donors; and a
dedication to researching new avenues
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong strategic thinking with an ability to plan long-term and come up
with creative solutions and utilize resources creatively
Experience managing volunteers, and an understanding of and interest in
continuing to build a strong volunteer culture based in a sense of community
Excellent follow through and comfortable in high-pressure, high-stress
situations and achieving goals through trial-and-error or other creative
and flexible management techniques.
Vision and energy to inspire collaboration and engender trust from staff
and key organizational funders, stakeholders, and supporters
An interest in and ability to work with authors, actors, musicians and
other artistic personalities
Commitment to a work environment where creativity and diversity are
celebrated
Experience with social media driven fundraising drives a plus
THE JOB:
Coordinating all established fundraising projects and working with the
established volunteer Development Department to sharpen goals and tighten
methods.
Overseeing any grant writing, membership drives, stewardship efforts, merch
related concerns and coordinating merchandise for IRL events, and other
current fundraising efforts
Expanding HPA fundraising efforts by conducting research into best
practices in online and offline fundraising, creating a comprehensive
fundraising strategy, and working with the Executive Director to codify the
vision and direction of the organization
Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and individual donors
within and outside of the fandom and communicating with any other
fundraising contacts and building new relationships
Communicating with, supporting, and supervising our finance team and
playing a pivotal role in all financial decisions made by the organization
Implementing a long-term vision for the staff which is in-line with
efforts in helping the organization build-to-scale; this will include
working with volunteer staff, assisting in the development of an internship
program, as well as assisting in the establishment of best practices for
paid staff and consultants and participating in the hiring process of any
future staff
Working with the Campaign Director to outline ways to build campaign impact
and leverage campaigns for fundraising, build recognition of the
organization, and strengthen the HPAs brand
Travel as needed (this is usually limited to 2 or 3 times a year but may be
more)
TO APPLY
Please email careers@thehpalliance.org with your cover letter, resume,
and response to the below question:
Take a look at our current website and donate pages. Keeping in mind the
goal(s) of the organization, what are three (3) recommendations you have to
make the us more appealing to individual donors via the website. Your
response should take into account and describe any weaknesses of the
current layout, any concerns/weaknesses of current or past campaigns, and
any preconceived ideas people may have regarding the organization which
would limit them from donating and offer specific ways to counter these.
--
Andrew Slack
Harry Potter Alliance, Executive Director, Creator, Co-founder
@thehpalliance
@andrewslack
http://facebook.com/andrewcraigslack
Find out more about the Harry Potter Alliance at www.thehpalliance.org
--
--
Ta.
Mark Rauterkus Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com
PPS Summer Dreamers' Swim and Water Polo Camp Head Coach
Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team
http://Rauterkus.blogspot.com
http://FixPA.wikia.com
http://CLOH.wikia.com
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Sunday, October 14, 2012
Google Releases Civic Information API
From: "Dan Diebolt" <dandiebolt@gmail.com>
To: <sunlightlabs@googlegroups.com>
What is the Google Civic Information API?
The Google Civic Information API allows developers to build applications
that display civic information including polling place, early vote
location, candidate data, and election official information to users. The
initial version of the API is geared towards election-related information
for the United States. Future versions of the API may add more types of
civic information and expand to other countries.
US election data is based on the political geography of a voters
registered address. The voters address determines where the voter is
eligible to vote and what offices and ballot measures the voter may vote
on. There are many US elections throughout the year, and the election
information relevant to a voter can shift depending on the election. Google
assigns every election available in the API an election ID, and the
information associated with that ID is intended to be accurate for that
election only. You can use the Google Civic Information API to query all
upcoming elections and then find information for a voter for a specific
election.
https://developers.google.com/civic-information/
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Fwd: From the Desk of Gov. Gary Johnson
From: "Gary Johnson 2012" <Gary_Johnson_2012@mail.vresp.com>
Date: Oct 11, 2012 4:07 PM
Subject: From the Desk of Gov. Gary Johnson
To: <mark@rauterkus.com>
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