SJF is Hiring – Membership Program Coordinator

Social Justice Fund is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation provides essential resources to organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based movement for progressive, systemic social change.

Please email your cover letter and resume to hr@socialjusticefund.org by November 30.

Position Summary
The Membership Program Coordinator is responsible for connecting the Social Justice Fund membership with one another, staff, volunteers, and grantees in order to develop engagement and dedication to the organization. Tasks will include coordinating grant cycles, our annual fundraising dinner, and electronic communications.

Qualifications and qualities
Required:

* Event planning experience
* Project planning experience—demonstrated ability to create and execute a project that meets expectations
* Self-motivated, effective problem-solver
* Computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases (eTapestry a plus)
* Experience working with members at a membership organization, preferably in an organizing capacity
* Willing to work as a team on a variety of tasks
* Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues
* Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
* Willingness to travel, work some evenings and weekends
* Writing skills
* Fearlessness about asking—for money, time, etc.
* Sense of humor

Desired:

* Fundraising experience
* Second language
* Experience with SJF members and/or grantees
* Web design skills

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Grants Management

* Coordinate Social Justice Fund’s grant committees, including the Grants Oversight Committee
* Respond to grant inquiries
* Provide feedback to unfunded applicants.
* Work with Office Manager to administer grants.

2. Event Planning

* Event planning and support including logistics for site visits, grant and board meetings.
* Organize house parties: contact hosts, increase attendance, manage logistics.
* Develop and coordinate donor and membership events including but not limited to: the annual dinner, annual meeting, donor retreat, trainings, grant meetings, and house parties.

Annual Meeting
In collaboration with Event committee:

* Secure date, venue, and other logistics including Program, event flow, etc
* Coordinate Save-the-Date and invitation mailings, and registration process
* Manage travel for out-of-state grantees / invitees.

Donor Retreat
In collaboration with a host committee:

* Secure date, venue, and other logistics including Program, event flow, etc
* Coordinate Save-the-Date and invitation mailings, and registration process
* Manage travel for out-of-state grantees / invitees.

Annual Dinner
In collaboration with a working committee:

* Secure date, venue, and other logistics including Program, event flow, etc
* Identify and secure sponsorships and table captains
* Coordinate Save-the-Date and invitation mailings, and registration process
* Develop an online voting system for Special Award grants
* Manage travel for out-of-state grantees / invitees.

3. Membership Development

* Help coordinate follow-up calls to the quarterly appeals.
* Distribute welcome calls to staff, board, and volunteers.
* Coordinate membership benefits. In close coordination with other staff, assist current and prospective members to better understand and participate in SJF’s work.
* Respond to member questions and help recruit members into SJF’s program and granting activities.

4. Communications

* Develop, coordinate and maintain electronic communications including Justice Journal newsletter, website, Facebook, and blog.
* Manage the flow of communications to general membership
* Assist Executive Director and media consultants to develop written publications including but not limited to the annual report, member and grantee profiles and marketing materials.

5. People of Color in Philanthropy Network

* Act as lead staff in the coordination of all POCPN activities, under the guidance of the Leadership team made up of member organizations
* Build committees to plan and execute POCPN’s two main events: Meet the Funders and Expanding the Circle.
* Work with member organizations to convene quarterly meetings and other trainings as needed.

Social Justice Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Anticipated salary range is $38,000-$43,000 DOE. A full benefits package is available, including 100% employer paid health and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave.

Submitted by: Joyce Tseng, CLP ‘08

We are currently soliciting resumes for consideration for a part-time position in our Environmental Justice program in Region 10, in the Seattle office.

The Environmental Justice Program is a high priority program for EPA that crosscuts media boundaries and involves extensive outreach both within and outside the Regional Office. The EJ Program is responsible for a variety of functions, including: implementing goals and objective consistent with the President’s Executive Order; conducting community outreach efforts to assist in identifying environmental justice issues and strategies to address them; managing the EJ Small Grants Program;providing technical assistance to EPA programs and State, Tribal and local agencies; and developing models for effective environmental justice approaches.

The successful applicant will have a master’s degree or the equivalent of 2 years of full-time study leading to a Master’s Degree in the appropriate related discipline to meet the requirements for the GS-9 level.

Or

A combination of a bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience at the GS-07 level that reflects the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, with senior level managers, environmental justice stakeholders, State, Tribal and local officials, EPA’s constituents and the public.

2. Ability to develop creative problem-solving strategies.

3. Understanding of and commitment to environmental justice principles.

4. Working knowledge of the concepts and issues related to EJ.

5. Experience with working in or with communities of color and/or low-income or communities.

6. Experience and/or education in environmental health topics and issues.

7. Strong organizational skills.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume to Shawn Drummond in the Human Resources Unit at Drummond.shawn@epa.gov. Resumes must be received in our office, either electronically, by mail,or hand-carried by December 4. The mailing and street address is 1200 Sixth Ave, Suite 900, Mail Stop 16J8, Seattle, WA 98101.

Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Shawn Drummond at
206-553-0125. Questions about the position should be directed to Teena Reichgott at 206-553-1601. Applicants that applied to the October announcement for the same position do not need to reapply.

ABOUT THE FEDERAL CAREER INTERN PROGRAM:

On July 6, 2000, the President signed Executive Order 13162 authorizing the establishment of the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP). The purpose of the program is to assist agencies in recruiting and attracting exceptional men and women who have a variety of experience, academic disciplines, or competencies necessary for the effective analysis and execution of public programs.

If selected into the program, you will receive an Excepted Service appointment (Schedule B) not to exceed 2 years. You will be hired at the
GS-9 pay grade depending upon your qualifications. Employment as an Intern confers no rights to further Federal employment in either the competitive or excepted service. The FCIP includes a 2-year training component designed and approved by EPA. Continuance in the program is contingent upon satisfactory performance throughout the internship period. Once you successfully complete the program, you will be eligible for noncompetitive conversion to a permanent position in the Federal competitive service. Salaries for these positions range from $49,573 to $64,445, depending on qualifications and experience. A complete general pay scale can be found at
http://www.opm.gov/flsa/oca/09tables/html/sea.asp

Kendra Tyler
Intergovernmental Liaison
On Detail to:
Office of Ecosystems, Tribal and Public Affairs
US EPA, Region 10
Phone: 206-553-0041
Cell: 202-557-0577

Summary: Senior Policy Analyst needed for SEIU Healthcare 775NW’s Public Affairs Department to engage in policy and research on local, state, and federal long-term care and health care issues. SEIU Healthcare 775NW represents almost 40,000 long-term care workers in Washington and Montana.

Job Description: The Senior Policy Analyst is responsible for leading research and policy work to help the SEIU Healthcare 775NW Public Affairs team in advancing our mission: to unite all long-term care workers and lead the way to a more just and humane society. We work to ensure quality jobs for long-term care workers and quality care for seniors and people with disabilities.
Duties include:

• Developing and implementing a multi-year research and policy development plan that helps build support for progressive long-term care and health care reforms, including stable and adequate financing, living wages and good benefits for caregivers, improved workforce development and training, and quality care for vulnerable clients and residents.
• Researching and producing studies, white papers, and other reports that call attention to issues facing long-term care consumers and workers and build support for progressive policy solutions.
• Partnering with allied organizations like advocates for seniors and people with disabilities and other policy organizations on our research and policy development work.
• Providing general research and policy support to our government affairs staff, officers, and federal contract lobbyists to support our work on Federal health and long-term care issues, including expanding home and community-based options for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Providing general research and policy support to our government affairs staff, officers, and contract lobbyists to support our work on state health and long-term care issues, including nursing home reimbursement, training and workforce development, economic justice for low-wage long-term care workers, and financing for long-term care services.

Job Qualifications: Applicants should have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong research skills, including proficient use of spreadsheets, word processing, database and Internet research tools;
• At least five years experience in policy research and analysis work including experience developing and leading research and policy projects and leading other staff.
• Experience and knowledge about state budget, health care, long-term care, and/or Medicaid issues
• Ability to take direction, work independently and coordinate work with other stakeholders;
• Experience collaborating with coalitions and other organizations on policy and research projects.
• Willingness to be an advocate for SEIU’s mission and vision; and

The successful candidate must be a dependable team player who is able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic “campaign” environment. If you are not committed to our organization’s vision of economic and social justice (see www.seiu775.org and www.seiu.org, please do not apply.

Compensation: Salary and  benefits are as defined in the collective bargaining agreement, and include fully employer-paid family health, dental, pharmacy, life, disability & vision insurance; fully Employer-paid defined-benefit pension plan; generous leave policies.

Submission Instructions: Submit resume, cover letter, and salary history, with names and contact info for three employment references, to jobs@seiu775.org by November 30, 2009.
Women, people of color and candidates who speak and write a language in addition to English are strongly encouraged to apply.