My organization is looking to hire a part-time adoption counselor.  If you or
anyone you know is interested, please email a resume and cover letter to
info@....

Feline Adoption & Rescue Society (FARS)

Position Description

Adoption Counselor/Cat Caregiver (Part-time)

The Adoption Counselor/Cat Caregiver's responsibility is to oversee and conduct
adoptions, adoption follow-up, and cat care at the Feline Adoption & Rescue
Society’s PetSmart Adoption Centers and to ensure the health and well-being of
each cat and timely placement in appropriate homes. The main duties will be
conducted at the Framingham site and occasionally at the Cambridge site.

Duties:

• Meeting with potential adopters, reviewing adoption applications, matching
with available cats, approving/denying applications, and processing adoption
paperwork.

• Cleaning, feeding and other animal care/shelter duties necessary to maintain
healthy, safe, sanitary, and pleasant facilities for the cats.

• Rapidly identifying conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be
addressed and ensuring the animals receive prompt and complete care and
treatment.

• Working courteously and cooperatively with staff and volunteers to ensure
that the PetSmart Adoption Center is kept in accordance with Department of
Agriculture regulations and PetSmart and FARS policies.

• Handling all animals properly and with compassion at all times, regardless
of the situation or circumstances.

• Maintaining the equipment and supplies to ensure proper care of the cats.

• Treating people and animals with respect; working cooperatively with on-site
volunteers, foster care volunteers, PetSmart staff and partner rescue groups;
contributing to effective teamwork with volunteers and staff; fostering good
public relations beneficial to the shelter and its programs.

• Conducting and documenting follow-up calls for adopted cats.

• Assisting with transportation of cats to foster care and vet appointments as
needed.

• Assisting Director, Shelter Operations with duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Affection for animals, concern for their welfare and a willingness to
accommodate animals in the work place.

• Enthusiastic support for the "No-Kill" philosophy.

• Familiarity with cats, cat behavior, and common medical conditions through
prior experience working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care
involvement, or other animal welfare agency.

• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Ability and initiative to work with minimal supervision and direction.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures.

• Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with a culturally diverse
staff, volunteers and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful,
courteous, and tactful manner at all times.

• Maturity, good judgment, and a professional personal appearance.

• Strong problem solving skills -- focusing on finding solutions to problems
and challenges.

• Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 40 pounds for
short distances and to humanely restrain an animal when necessary.

• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those
who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.

• Rabies inoculations are required or must be waived.

• Valid Massachusetts state driver license with no record of convictions.

• Reliable transportation to commute to Framingham and Cambridge PetSmart
adoption centers.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, fluency with e-mail
and Internet usage and ability and equipment (computer & Internet connection) to
work from home or in an otherwise telecommuting manner.

Reports to: Karen Glover, Director of Shelter Operations

Physical Requirements: Allergic conditions, which would be aggravated when
handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.

Classification: Part-time, hourly, 20 - 25 hours per week. Daily reporting hours
and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the organization.

About FARS: The Feline Adoption & Rescue Society (FARS) is a 501(c) 3 private,
non-profit charity that was created to help homeless cats in Massachusetts. We
operate two “no-kill” shelters in Cambridge and Framingham.  We also support
a network of foster homes where our cats are cared for until they are ready for
adoption.

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter to
info@....

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We have a Yamaha BK-20 organ that we'd like to donate to a nonprofit
organization.

It plays, but it could use a little TLC. We really don't know much about organs

A photo of this model is online at
http://www.electone.com/image/museum/bk-20.jpg (same model, but it's not our
photo).

We're in Groton, MA (near Nashua, NH border). The nonprofit can be anywhere --
you just need to be able to come pick it up.

I don't check this list often, so please reply via e-mail to jb (at)
pipeline.com if your organization is interested or you have any questions.

JB

Do you love volunteering?

Take your skills abroad!  Peace Corps needs your knowledge in countries all over
the world.  Do you want to give your global perspective a local focus?  Peace
Corps is an international, 27-month commitment  and Volunteers of all ages help
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Come to the following Open House/ Public Information Sessions and learn how you
can hone your skills and help others!

August 19, 2009

Open House [No RSVP required]
Wednesday August 19
12 noon pm - 5:00pm
New England Regional Peace Corps Office
Suite 559, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA

General Information Meeting [RSVP required]
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Wednesday August 19, 2009
6:00 pm - 7:30pm
Tip O'Neill Federal Building Auditorium
First Floor, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA

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Wednesday, September 16
12 noon-5:00pm
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Suite 559, 10 Causeway Street, Boston, MA

Information Session [RSVP required] <mailto:boston@...> *
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RPCV Micronesia 2004-2007
Public Affairs Intern
Peace Corps, New England Regional Office
617-565-6849
skassel@...

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Does anyone on the list know of a funder that likes to support the professional
development of staff in human services or housing?  We have a new Housing &
Benefits Advocate who's interested in attending professional development
workshops that are fairly expensive.  Laudably, he doesn't want to ask too much
of the agency.  He asked me if I would help him find and apply for outside
money.  Can you think of places to which we should turn?

Hello,

My name is Diane Nassif and I have been subscribed to this group for about 2
months. I have found it to be a helpful and generally interesting resource.

1. I am interested in health care, environmental policy, and social justice. I
have been involved in activities related to these topics for many years, at
times in a paid position, but more frequently as a volunteer.

2. Currently I am volunteering at the Pine Street Inn as an IT consultant and
also involved with water quality monitoring for the Mystic River Watershed
Authority.

3. I have worked in paid positions in IT for 25 years, starting out as a
business analyst and moving on to become a project manager and consultant, and
finally an architect for software solutions involving business processes and
collaboration. I have a great deal of experience in working with teams to bring
projects to a successful outcome. I would like to bring these skills to the
non-profit sector and help mission-based organizations to more effectively meet
their goals.

Thanks for the invitation to introduce myself.
Diane


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Hi All:

The Providers' Council is looking for an intern in the fall to help us with
research and support of our e-learning initiative.  Please see the job
posting<http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Internship/139453-142> here and
please circulate widely.

Thank you.
--Carly

Carly Burton
Director of Strategic Development
Providers' Council
617-428-3637 x111
617-428-1533 (F)
cburton@...
http://www.providers.org





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-----original message-----
From: Corrina Simon <cdsimon@...>
Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Subject: [boston] Volunteers Needed for the Fall!
To: boston@...


Hi YNPNers,

The Boston Center for Refugee Health is looking for volunteers
starting in the Fall! Some of the current open positions are: Job
Readiness Workshop Classroom Assistant/Tutor and Refugee Patient
Navigator. You can see details on idealist:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Org/157542-110/c. All interested
candidates should email a resume and cover letter (including your
availability) to corey.simon@....

Thanks!

Corey Simon
Career Development Program Manager
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
at Boston Medical Center

Health Care For All (HCFA), a leading Massachusetts consumer health care
advocacy organization, is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the
Executive Director, as well as the organization's development and planning team.
This is a full-time position focusing on administrative, operations, and
development support.

Competencies:

1.  Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to manage many tasks
simultaneously;

2.  Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects independently and remain
flexible in a changing environment;

3.  Problem solving and negotiation skills;

4.  Excellent writing and editing skills;

5.  Collaborative team player;

6.  Sophisticated understanding of the needs of and demands on executives.

Responsibilities

1.  Schedule Management - maintain the ED's calendar via Outlook, serve as a
conduit for all invitations and requests for meetings;

2.  Communications Management - serve as first point of contact with the
organization thus serving as an ambassador for Health Care For All, provide
initial responses to invitations and other high priority communications on the
ED's behalf, facilitate the flow of communication between the ED and staff,
manage electronic mail;

3.  Travel - schedule all travel logistics;

4.  Board Relations - coordinate preparations for Board of Directors including
attending meetings and taking minutes, coordinate new Board member orientation;

5.  Speech preparation/research/writing - undertake various writing tasks, such
as drafting correspondence, memos, etc. as needed;

6.  Files - Maintain paper and electronic file system;

7.  Workload Management - maintain an electronic "To Do" list to assist ED with
prioritizing;

8.  Development Support - coordinate the administrative activities of the
development team including maintaining development spreadsheets, drafting
correspondence, compiling information for grant reports in accordance with
funder guidelines, collect and organizing research materials, ensuring new grant
applications meet funder guidelines;

9. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Strong technology skills including mastery of all Microsoft office products,
handheld devices, and AV equipment;

2.  Experience with fundraising and development work;

3.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience;

4.  Minimum three years experience in a similar position, preferably in a
nonprofit setting focused on health related issues.

Deadline for submission:  August 21, 2009

Salary Range:  $42,000-$47,500 annually

Benefits:  Robust benefits package, including health, dental, retirement, paid
holidays and vacation

Send resume with cover letter to:

Executive Coordinator Search Committee
Health Care for All
30 Winter Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Fax: 617-451-5838
Email: jobs@...

Health Care For All is an equal opportunity employer.  Persons of color, women
and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Ann-Marie Joyce
Human Resources Manager
Community Catalyst & Health Care For All
30 Winter Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA  02108
617-275-2818 (p)
617-451-5838 (f)

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Join an organization at the forefront of health care advocacy around the nation!

Community Catalyst, Inc. is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that
builds consumer and community participation in the shaping of the U.S. health
system to ensure quality, affordable health care for all.  We seek a Staff
Attorney to provide a broad range of policy-based legal and technical assistance
within the Hospital Accountability Project at Community Catalyst.  The Hospital
Accountability Project (HAP) supports consumer advocates and policymakers
working to improve hospital practices; promote public policies that set clear
community benefit and financial assistance standards for hospitals; and
establish strong consumer protection practices in hospital billing and debt
collection at the local, state and national level.  It also provides assistance
to fifteen state legal-consumer collaborations that aim to benefit individuals
and families who are underinsured.

Responsibilities:
The Staff Attorney reports to the Project Director and works on overall
planning, policy decisions and operations for HAP.  In addition, the Staff
Attorney has the following specific responsibilities:
1.  Provide and coordinate policy and legal consultation services to state and
local partners;
2.  Conduct policy and legal research and prepare materials for state and local
partners;
3.  Assist in administering subgrantee program;
4.  Assist in designing public education and training materials and conducting
training for collaborating with state/local groups;
5.  Prepare and deliver oral and written testimony in regulatory and legislative
settings;
6.  Communicate with legislators, regulators, other policy makers and the media;
7.  Assist in the development of and dissemination of project materials,
including writing and maintaining fresh content for the website;
8.  Build and maintain communication systems between and among state and local
partners;
9.  Oversee maintenance of project databases;
10. Represent the projects at conferences, meetings and presentations;
11. Participate in Project team meetings, conference calls and other
organizational meetings;
12. Assist with writing and editing of funding proposals and grant reports; and
13. Out-of-state travel.

Qualifications:
1.  JD
2.  At least two years of relevant experience.
3.  Ability to grasp and analyze substantive, often complex, health policy and
political information.
4.  Strong communication skills, including negotiation and public speaking. 
Ability to present substantive information in accessible ways.
5.  Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain relationships
with national and state non-profit organizations and other collaborators.
6.  Knowledge of health care system preferred.
7.  Commitment to social justice.
8.  Well-developed writing and analytical skills. Ability to write for both
legal and lay audiences, and to translate complex legal and health care concepts
into understandable language.
9.  Able to juggle multiple tasks at once and meet tight deadlines.
10. Strong proficiency with standard software including word processing,
spreadsheet, presentation and databases, and Internet research (including
Westlaw, Lexis, etc.).
11. Bilingual/bicultural background a plus.

Community Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated
commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Salary & Benefits
1.  Competitive salary
2.  Generous paid time off policy
3.  Robust benefits package
4.  Convenient downtown Boston location

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly
summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to:
jobs@.... Please type "Staff Attorney" in the Subject line.

For more information on Community Catalyst please go to
www.communitycatalyst.org.


Ann-Marie Joyce
Human Resources Manager
Community Catalyst & Health Care For All
30 Winter Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA  02108
617-275-2818 (p)
617-451-5838 (f)



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Join an organization at the forefront of health care advocacy around the nation!

Community Catalyst, Inc. is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that
builds consumer and community participation in the shaping of the U.S. health
system to ensure quality, affordable health care for all.  We seek a
Communication Associate to provide support for Community Catalyst's public
information and communication strategies. This position is responsible for
helping develop and manage systems that promote the organization's visibility by
coordinating web 2.0 communications and supporting and maintaining the website,
database, and internal communications procedures.  The Communication Associate
is supervised by the Communication Associate Director and Director and will
collaborate with other staff members at Community Catalyst.

Responsibilities:
1.  Support the development and implementation of all communications activity,
communications protocols, messaging and implementation plans. This will include
providing overall support to communications team.
2.  Assist with web site maintenance, including posting new material, updating
existing material, assisting with development of site content and developing and
maintaining web-based clearinghouse of tools and actionable information.
3.  Coordinate and support Community Catalyst's web 2.0 communications strategy
including assisting with developing content and integrating social media with
other outreach strategies
4.  Maintain and manage organization's constituent relationship management
system including coordinating email outreach, and establishing protocols and
procedures.
5.  Help manage and maintain a streamlined system for managing internal and
external communications, including media coverage and publications.
6.  Provide media relations support, including tracking coverage of Community
Catalyst and Community Catalyst-generated news and events, and tracking and
maintaining media contacts lists.
7.  Assist in all aspects of product publication and dissemination such as
reports, newsletters, and other collateral materials; including copyediting and
assistance with the development of content as needed.
8.  Assist in management of organizational subscriptions, templates, style guide
and in development of other internal communications resources as needed.
9.  Maintain up-to-date files, including media clips/story files, publications
library, records and other systems and manage internal circulation of relevant
reports, media coverage etc.
10. Help develop communications component of funder reports and other
information provided to relevant stakeholders, including quarterly reports to
the Board.
11. Support the organization and execution of events as needed.
12. Participate as a member of the communications team.
13. Coordinate meeting and conference call logistics; participate in program
meetings and generate meeting minutes for identified Community Catalyst
meetings.
14. Conduct basic research functions through policy, web, and media searches;
web surveys; and structured information-gathering interviews.
15. Perform special projects upon request.
16. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1.  A bachelor's degree plus at least two years professional work or equivalent
experience in a related field or position.
2.  Project management skills, including strong attention to detail, the ability
to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
3.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including copy editing.
4.  Communications, journalism and/or public policy writing experience for lay
audiences and policymakers.
5.  Strong computer skills including expert use of Microsoft Office, database,
web content management and social media tools.
6.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks and
projects.
8.  Strong interest in health policy issues
9.  Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills.
10. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
11. Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
12. Bilingual language skills desirable.

Community Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer with a demonstrated
commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Salary & Benefits
1.  Competitive salary
2.  Generous paid time off policy
3.  Robust benefits package
4.  Convenient downtown Boston location

Applicants should submit a resume with a one page cover letter briefly
summarizing their interest in and qualifications for the position to:
jobs@.... Please type "Communication Associate" in the Subject
line.

For more information on Community Catalyst please go to
www.communitycatalyst.org.


Ann-Marie Joyce
Human Resources Manager
Community Catalyst & Health Care For All
30 Winter Street, 10th Floor
Boston, MA  02108
617-275-2818 (p)
617-451-5838 (f)



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You are cordially invited to the

National Black College Alliance's 10th Year Anniversary Celebration &
Reunion

Giving Youth Mentors & The Opportunity To Dream


Celebrate 10 Years with one of Boston's Leading Black Community Non-Profits
Mentoring Youth to Become the Next Generation of Civic Leaders.

Join
Executive Director & Founder George "Chip" Greenidge, Jr.,
Board of Directors, Advisory Board,
alumni and college students,
and the countless mentors and volunteers over the years

Saturday, August 8th, 2009
184 Dudley Street,
Roxbury, MA 02119
6:00PM - 10:00PM.

Through our countless programs, mentor and volunteer opportunities, and
community outreach initiatives, the NBCA has helped 10,000 College and High
school students with information on college preparation, career exploration
and community service programs.

We will also be honoring the following alumni mentors and volunteers and
many others for their tireless efforts with the organization over the years.
Here are some of the fantastic mentors and volunteers we will be
highlighting at this event::


Matthew Borders IV
Sheena Collier
Arthur Collins
Eric Esteves
Liza Gates
Jibril Haynes
Richard Futrell
Vanessa LaRocque
Kareem Lyder
Darius McCroey
Laticia Tolentino
Michael Williams
Janine Quarles
Kalu Uguomo

For more information about tickets, please email nbcalliance@... or
call 617.442.8045.

Tickets

Tickets are $25.00 for Parents, Alumni, Mentors and Community Residents and
$10.00 for College students and High school students.

You can buy tickets on line with your credit card at
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/76794
Tickets are also available at Poppa B's Restaurant, 1100 Blue Hill Avenue,
Dorchester, MA 02124 at 617.825.0700 and Nubian Notions, 57 Warren Street,
Roxbury, MA 02119 at 617.442.2622 and the National Black College Alliance,
2304 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 at 617.442.8045.

The National Black College Alliance
*
*
The National Black College Alliance (NBCA) is a network of alumni, college
students, and community members who are committed to mentoring the next
generation of community leaders. The NBCA encourages community volunteerism,
career exploration, and college education to high school students , college
students, and young professionals while promoting Historically Black
Colleges and Universities.

www.nbcalliance.org


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Hi Everyone.� Happy Summer!
�
I am from a not for profit, 501 (c) 3 company named ERI� that has been in
business for more than 26 years.� I have been with the company since 2005 and,
more importantly, in not for profit management/accounti ng for more than 20
years.Over the years I have learned that smaller, community based non profits
offer tremendous value to the causes they support.I have also seen many
organizations get into trouble due to their inability to afford the level of
staffing required to comply with regulation and to adequately segregate duties
in order to protect their assets.

If your mission is to provide services and it does not include navigating all of
the new rules and regulations on your own and�if you want to save money in the
process, please read on!!
�
In these tough economic times it is important for us to come together to find
creative ways to save money and pool our resources where possible.

In an effort to assist those organizations, ERI is offering accounting services
up to and including CFO services to other not for profits in Massachusetts. I
have worked in the not for profit arena for more than 20 years and have worked
with a wide variety of not for profits. I actually developed this model in the
New Hampshire service delivery system which enabled smaller non profits to
retain their identity,autonomy and privacy while gaining the benefits of a
larger scale business operation.

If your not for profit is less than $7m and you are tired of tracking new
regulation and paying more attention to your books and finance than to your
mission; if you would like to spend more on program and less on
administration;if you want to free up valuable office space; please send me an
e-mail at�npiotrowski@... address and lets see if we can help you to put
more money into services!!� Check our website out at employmentresourcesinc.org

339 219 0389 x19
Thank you for your consideration.� I look forward to speaking with you.

Nancy Piotrowski, MBA
VP/CFO, ERI




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New Sector has recently carefully screened 1500+ young professionals seeking
nonprofit jobs in the greater Boston area; we are now placing the top candidates
in year-long positions at nonprofit and public sector host site organizations. 
Participating as a host site for New Sector’s 2009-10 Residency program is
designed to match you with top-notch talent and save you money and time.  From
September 2009-August 2010, your Resident would work full-time, onsite at your
organization with the support of a professional consultant advisor from one of
our partner firms (including Accenture, Bain, BCG, Bridgespan, Deloitte, and
McKinsey) and New Sector project management staff.  Last year 100% of host sites
said that their New Sector Resident met or exceeded expectations and 100%
offered full-time positions to their Residents after the initial year.

Details of the Residency can be found at
http://issuu.com/newsector/docs/new_sector_programs_spring2009 (click fullscreen
on the upper left-hand side for optimal viewing).  If you are interested or if
you have any questions, contact Mike Davis at mdavis@... or Jessica
Lee at jlee@....

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Association of Fundraising Professionals MA Chapter- Diversity Fellow Program
(Information session and Call for applications)

Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of the AFP (Association
of Fundraising Professionals) Diversity Fellows Program? Do you have questions
about the application process or how the program works? If so, please join us at
this information session where you will have the opportunity to learn about the
program from past and current Fellows.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Registration: 8am
Program: 8:30am

The Boston Foundation
75 Arlington Street, 10th Floor, Boston, MA

RSVP here;
http://www.afpmass.org/news/calendar.cfm?ParentID=2&PageID=14&EventID=173 This
event is free to attend. Please register for the event at info@... or
781.894.3140 by Monday, August 10, 2009.

More information on this special initiative of the AFP designed to encourage
diversity within the fundraising field can be found at www.afpmass.org/join.

Kozue Sawame
2008 - 2010 AFP Diversity Fellow
Development and Communications Associate
ATASKkozue@...

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Good evening, MBM members,

I've been following MBM's message board for a few months and have
found it very helpful, as I'm preparing to relocate to Boston from
Nashville, TN in a couple of weeks and am currently familiarizing
myself with the vast network of nonprofit organizations in the MA
area.

My background is in creative arts and news publishing, although I've
just finished a two-year stint of work in private investigation --
writing and editing reports, primarily. During Barack Obama's campaign
for the presidency, I found myself working and volunteering 60 to 80
hours/week -- and enjoying it -- as I canvassed and ran voter
registration drives for Obama's TN campaign and volunteered as editor
of a MA-based, non-profit news website, www.dailysource.org. I've felt
drawn to communications work in the nonprofit sector since then, and I
hope to switch sectors after my upcoming move and put five years of
experience in writing, editing, and publicity to work for a great
cause. My passions are mentoring, poverty, HIV/AIDS, health care, and
the environment, just to name a few.

Thanks for reading, and if anyone has any advice for a newcomer to the
non-profit sector, please feel free to contact me,

Best regards to all,

Orion McClure

Love Your Job Funshop 8/20/09

Transformational Teaching + Inspiration = the Best Social Impact Workshop in
Boston

Accelerating your nonprofit career by rediscovering your true strengths for
social impact!


Making the transition into a meaningful and enriching career in the nonprofit
world starts with one simple step: the passion to do more with your life.
Understanding your passions, personal strengths and where to channel your
incredible energy are essential for finding that "dream job."

Here is exactly what you'll learn at this career-building FUNshop:

- Realize the six strategies needed to discover your dream job for social impact
- Leverage your volunteer or pro bono experience into a job reality
- Find out about hot careers in the nonprofit sector
- Become an expert in crafting a strategic nonprofit resume
- Discover how a sales process can accelerate your volunteer work or job search
- Develop a process and measure your improvement in volunteer work/ job  search
success
- Learn to challenge your fears and find the courage you need to impact your
career for life


How do I know the Nonprofit Sector is Strong?


The Nonprofit Sector By The Numbers:

- Nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations exist nationwide (Urban Institute's
National Center for Charitable Statistics)
- The number of workers employed in the nonprofit sector is expected to reach 15
million by 2010 (Independent Sector)
- Between 2000 and 2010, health services are estimated be adding about 2.8
million jobs. Social and human services are expected to add another 1.2 million
jobs (Bureau of Labor Statistics)


Who Should Attend?


- Career transitioners at all levels
- Nonprofit professionals looking for a new start
- Recent grads and interns
- AmeriCorps and Peace Corps alums


The Speakers Who Will Teach, Train and Motivate You

Guest speakers:

Craig Maser, an advancement officer at Notre Dame Adult Education, made the
transition from for-profit companies to a career in nonprofits. Come learn how
he did it and why he is successful.

Special Guest -- TBA. (You will have to attend in order to find out who it is.)

Instructors:

Paul Hutchinson  is a management consultant who specializes in business
development, sales process, and sales technology improvement. For the past five
years, Paul has taught classes and given workshops on sales and sales-related
subjects. Paul serves on the board of the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce and
volunteers at Jericho Road Project and Career Collaborative.

Mark McCurdy is the President of Jobs In Nonprofits (JNP) and is an active
member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Nonprofit Network,
and the Directors of Volunteer Administration. He is also the Development Chair
for AFC Mentoring.  During the last nine years Mark has become an expert in
nonprofit careers, he has interviewed over 10,000 professionals and has placed
over 4,000 into paid nonprofit positions in Boston, Washington, D.C. and New
York. Mark has provided speaking engagements and webinars for many institutions
and organizations, including Brandeis University, Amnesty International USA, the
University of Massachusetts, the World Resource Institute, AmeriCorps, and WINDS
Networking.


"So How Much Does It Cost?"

Individuals with a desire for personal growth and enrichment through altruistic
efforts will find this FUNshop contains all the building blocks to get started.

And you can do it all for forty-nine dollars. Yes, $49.

So, would you be willing to spend $49 to instantly increase your levels of
inspiration and strategies for social impact?  Of course. Do it now. Take
action. Sign up.

Claim your ticket now!
http://www.meetup.com/Love-Your-Job-FUNshop-Accelerating-Your-Nonprofit-Career/c\
alendar/11022850/



"How Do I Know This Will Change The Way I Impact The Nonprofit World?"

"Mark McCurdy is a wonderful presenter! He keeps the audience captivated with
his thoughtful and energetic training style. All of our alumni who attended the
event were motivated to help impact the nonprofit sector."

Colleen O'Mara Condon, Associate Director of Alumni Career Programs
UMass Amherst Alumni Association

"Mark McCurdy is professional and insightful. The workshops he has led have been
extremely beneficial, enhancing professional development and helping to ensure
future success in the nonprofit sector."

Alison Collins, Human Resources
Amnesty International USA


"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We
are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." -- Barack
Obama

"What Free Benefits Do I Get For Coming?"
Bonus 1: A one-hour personal coaching session with Mark McCurdy ($150 value)

Bonus 2: A special invitation to the Sales Skills for Job Seekers workshop on
September 30th, from 12-2pm in downtown Boston ($25.95 value)

Here's the biggest promise we can make:


We believe that the concepts and techniques that will be provided to you in this
empowering workshop will add significant value to your job search skills, giving
you tools for accelerating your nonprofit career.  If you do not agree with any
part of this statement, you may simply walk up to Mark McCurdy with integrity at
the end of the FUNshop, return your materials, and receive your money back --
and Mark will even pay for your parking.

Hurry! Limited seating! � sign up today through the link below! The first 10
people registered will receive a surprise bonus.

http://www.meetup.com/Love-Your-Job-FUNshop-Accelerating-Your-Nonprofit-Career/c\
alendar/11022850/

Additional questions may be sent to jobsinnonprofits@...

(Dear MBM Colleagues:  Does anyone know if other municipalities in
Massachusetts are experimenting with mobile phone applications?  Best
regards from Deborah)




------original message-----
From: Devin Cole <devin.cole.bra@...>
Date: Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Subject: Be a part of the City's new iPhone app beta testing!
To: deborah.elizabeth.finn@...


ONEin3 Boston Mayor's Advisory Council

Dear ONEin3ers,

As you may have read last month, the City of Boston is preparing to
launch a new municipal iPhone app called Citizens Connect, which will
allow residents to take pics of neighborhood nuisances and email them
straight to City Hall for resolution. Building upon the City's 24-hour
hotline, this app will make it easier and faster for iPhone users to
convey pressing local needs to City Hall.

This is the first app of its kind in the country, and the Mayor's
Office is looking for a couple dozen ONEin3ers to test out its beta
version.

If you have your own iPhone and would like to help refine this
exciting new program through beta testing, please email
citizensconnect@.... Participants will be chosen on a
first-come, first-served basis, and Nigel Jacob from the Mayor's
Office will be in touch with the details.

Please take advantage of this opportunity if you can--it's a great way
to contribute to a major improvement in the City of Boston's services!

Sincerely,

Devin Cole
ONEin3 Boston Manager
Follow
ONEin3 on Twitter!

ONEin3 Boston | Boston Redevelopment Authority | 1 City Hall Square |
Boston | MA | 02201

This works on all mobile phones... not sure if its what you are looking for or
not...

http://seeclickfix.com/


-----original message-----
>>Dear MBM Colleagues: Does anyone know if other municipalities in Massachusetts
are experimenting with mobile phone applications? Best regards from Deborah)>>

Subject: Looking for an event venue

Hi,

I'm holding an event on the evening of December 10, 2009. I need a space that
can accommodate around 300 people lecture-style + a smaller room for a reception
for about 50. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Cristin Martineau
UUSC
cmartineau@...





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Hi everyone,

We're trying to let people know about a new way for nonprofits and local
organizers to engage deeply with their community and area, by using cellphone 
text messaging in a real-time, live, and local way.

You can find out a lot more on our website:  http://groundcrew.us.

I'm going to be in Boston next week, and I'd love to visit organizations and
give demos.  We think that, when this launches, it will incite civic and
community engagement on an unprecedented scale. Those that participate will
receive a lot of attention!

--Joe

--
Joe Edelman
CEO, Citizen Logistics
http://groundcrew.us
413.570.0001

Re: Looking for event venue--Additional details

Hi,

I'm holding an event on the evening of December 10, 2009. I need a space that
can accommodate around 300 people lecture-style + a smaller room for a reception
for about 50. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

A few more details: The venue should be T-accessible and in Boston or Cambridge.
Last year it was held at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square but that
will not work this year.

Thanks,
Cristin Martineau
UUSC
cmartineau@...


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The Fair Vote Lowell Campaign (http://www.fairvotelowell.org) needs
friendly, asertive, and professionally-minded, individuals who can connect
with registered voters in a personal manner that is open and
non-threatening. A tidy, yet casual appearance is necessary.

You must be able to start immediately.

Hours & Pay

Monday - Friday -- 5pm to 8pm ($12 / hr)
Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 8pm ($20/hr)

$100 Bonus if you work all 7 days in the week.

Contact:
Victoria Fahlberg
One Lowell
vfahlberg@...
_______________

|  Celebrating 10 years of technology and training to advance and sustain
social change |

Felicia M. Sullivan
Organizers� Collaborative
felicia@...
http://organizerscollaborative.org

Gtalk/Jabber:  felicia.oc@...
AIM:  forge66
Skype;  forge66
Linkedin:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciasullivan


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Please contact Erin Bouchard at ebouchard@... for more
information.




*incumbent*:* *

program:* **SCSEP*

*location: *NH, ME, MA

*status/level:  **E**xempt*

*reports to: **SCSEP TRAINING & CURRICULUM MANAGER*

*NATIONAL ABLE NETWORK�*

*position description*

* *

*JOB TITLE:                     REGIONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST*

* *

*POSITION OVERVIEW:  *The Senior Community Service Employment Program
(SCSEP) Trainer is responsible for the delivery of SCSEP training programs.
The trainer assists with curriculum development as needed, coordinates the
scheduling of training classes, and works in conjunction with case
management staff to perform training needs assessments of SCSEP
participants.



*RESPONSIBILITIES:*

�         Collaborate with Case Management staff to conduct thorough
assessments of SCSEP participants to determine needs and develop individual
training plans (ITPs)


�         Work with the Training & Curriculum Development Manager to
identify and develop resources to supplement and support assessment
processes and training curricula/programs

�         Assist in the development of training workshops, curriculum and
programs to address the needs of SCSEP participants to benefit their work
experiences

�         Train appropriate staff, including participant staff, in methods
of assessment and use of tools to determine participant eligibility,
appropriateness and development needs for successful program participation

�         Provide train-the-trainer instruction for appropriate staff,
including participant staff, for facilitation of the SCSEP Job Readiness
Training program


�         Establish training schedules based upon anticipated participant
needs and publish training calendars

�         Handle (or arrange for the handling of) all logistics for training
sessions including: reserving room(s), arranging with support staff for room
set-up/break-down with adequate office and audio/visual supplies/equipment,
printing and collating materials necessary for classes,
purchasing/preparing/serving refreshments for classes; making travel
arrangements (when necessary) and tracking all expenses

�         Identify local participant staff to function as area training
assistants

�         Obtain feedback on quality and effectiveness of assessment and
training and conduct program evaluation

�         Develop and deliver, where possible, training to Community Service
Assignment (CSA) staff working with SCSEP participants

�         Review assessments as needed

�         Collaborate and communicate effectively with State Director, Case
Managers and other staff to ensure participants meet program guidelines for
eligibility and appropriateness for SCSEP participation

�         Interact effectively with other program personnel and Able
departments (e.g. Accounting, I.T., Administration, etc.) to ensure timely
communication of information, sharing of resources and coordination of
programs, activities, events and services


�         Compile data and produce regular management reports on a weekly
basis, or as requested


�         Assume and perform other duties, tasks, special projects and
last-minute assignments as requested by supervisor



*QUALIFICATIONS:  *

�         Bachelor�s Degree in Education, Training and Development, Social
Work or related field

�         Minimum of 3 years of experience:  training in a corporate
environment or teaching in adult education programs (preferably with older
adults)

�         Highly-developed organizational skills and the ability to track
and utilize data management tools

�         Knowledge of adult learning principles

�         Experience in conducting needs assessments and program
development, including curriculum development and design, testing,
evaluation, quality control, performance metrics and reporting for adult
education programs

�         Knowledge of human development, particularly with regard to the
needs of older adults

�         Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation and
organizational skills

�         Computer proficient (especially in Microsoft Office products) with
strong knowledge and appreciation of the crucial role technology plays in
adult education

�         High energy, flexibility, creativity, initiative and willingness
to learn and seek continuous improvement

�         Must be a compassionate, service-oriented team player who can
comfortably and successfully interact with a very diverse population

�         Must be able to work weekends/evenings as necessary and travel
locally as well as possibly overnight.  Regional travel: up to approximately
75%


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Dear MBM Colleagues,

I'll be signing off later this evening, in preparation for surgery on
Tuesday morning.  John McNutt will take good care of the group while
I'm groggy!

If they let me, I'll be tweeting and emailing from my hospital bed
after the procedure.  The surgeon says that I can gradually go back to
work as soon as I feel up to it, so you'll probably be seeing me
online a fair amount by this time next week.

I want to take a moment and say "thank you!" to the many members of
the Mission-Based Massachusetts group who have sent their good wishes
and prayers.  It really means a lot to me.  I hope I have remembered
to tell each of you individually, but if I forgot, please allow me to
thank you now.

As you know, I am working with an eHope team <http://ehope.nu> to help
coordinate my care.  Josh Shortlidge <josh@...> is this week's
esteemed team captain, and will have up to date news about how I'm
doing.

Warm regards from Deborah

P.S.  With cancer, early detection and early treatment are crucial for
a good prognosis. My prognosis is excellent, so I'd like to urge
everyone to have a check up soon, and to discuss any worrisome signs
and symptoms with his/her health care provider.

Deborah Elizabeth Finn
Strategist and Consultant
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Email: deborah_elizabeth_finn@...
Blog: www.deborahelizabethfinn.com
Skype:  Deborah909
Twitter: Deborah909
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah909
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Deborah.Elizabeth.Finn

I bring resources and needs together for nonprofits and
philanthropies, mostly through strategic use of information
and communication technologies.

Dear MBM Colleagues,

As many of you know, one of my esteemed clients is Capitol News
Connection <http://www.cncnews.org>, a nonprofit news agency that
covers Congress and offers the "Ask Your Lawmaker" initiative
<http://askyourlawmaker.org>.

Melinda Wittstock, CNC's executive director and bureau chief, is
developing some new programs that she'd like to offer to students in
several cities.  She has an eye on the Boston area - mostly because
she received such a great response during her recent presentation at
the Ethos Roundation - and asked me to pass this summary on to you.

If you're an educator with an interest in a highly interactive
approach to teaching civics and government, please take a look at the
summary at the bottom of this message.  If you think your school or
after-school program would be a good match, please be in touch with
Melinda at <mwittstock@...>.

Many thanks and best regards from Deborah

Deborah Elizabeth Finn
Strategist and Consultant
Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Email: deborah_elizabeth_finn@...
Blog: www.deborahelizabethfinn.com
Skype:  Deborah909
Twitter: Deborah909
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah909
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Deborah.Elizabeth.Finn

I bring resources and needs together for nonprofits and
philanthropies, mostly through strategic use of information
and communication technologies.

=====================================

Capitol News Connection (CNC) is a leading national media resource
that has created an entrepreneurial solution to engaging the public in
discussions about issues, legislation and policy that impact their
local communities. By identifying the ‘sweet spot’ that integrates
professional and citizen journalism, CNC’s efforts help to build and
empower a nation of independent individuals and engaged citizens
actively working to improve their local communities. Now CNC is poised
to deveop a new program for improving citizen engagement, student
service learning, journalism and entrepreneurship in America.

With locally relevant, unique customized reporting to engage local
communities, and innovative interactive ‘crowd-sourcing’ tools such as
Ask Your Lawmaker, CNC is ready to build on a proven collaborative
model to involve high school students, their parents and teachers in a
ground-breaking multi-dimensional and interactive civics education
plan.

From the classroom to Capitol Hill and White House, from Washington to
the local community, CNC will directly engage students in our
democracy. CNC will lift the Dome off the Capitol and bring governing
to life for our nation’s youth. It will provide accredited access to
allow students ‘face-time’ interviews with lawmakers; it will utilize
‘Ask Your Lawmaker’ and other interactive tools to teach students
about accountability journalism; in partnership with our subscribing
public radio and TV stations, local community organizations, local
schools, school boards and others, it will provide interactive civics
lesson plans, tools and mentoring to create meaningful and engaging
journalism and entrepreneurship, and a national distribution channel
for students’ content.  This will make government relevant to high
school students and give them a powerful voice in their future.

Six Key Components: CNC will create scaleable and replicable pilot
programs in Kansas City and a number of other cities: St. Louis,
Oakland, Boston, Miami, New York or Philadelphia. CNC will work in
partnership with local schools and school boards, local public radio
and PBS affiliates, civics and youth engagement organizations and
other mentors to create and oversee the pilot programs. These will in
time be replicated in cities and towns throughout the United States.

Interactive Tools: Ask Your Lawmaker, Ask Power, Assign a Story, Truth
Squad as well as CNC multimedia content will be incorporated into
civics lesson plans. Students will be able to ask any question they
want of their US Senators and Representatives, vote for the questions
they want CNC journalists to pose to lawmakers, and audio/text answers
will be made available within a day or two to students to discuss,
‘truth squad’ and formulate follow up questions. It will create an
ongoing dialogue between lawmakers and students, teachers and parents.

Multimedia Tutorials: These will make the present relevant to students
trying to understand how government works, by taking a specific issue
or legislation, and following it in real time through the political
process, incorporating AYL student-generated content and CNC audio
reports and videos and partner lesson plans and content. The
interactive tools and content, including role play and games, is
designed to put the student in Congress, at an Agency, in the White
House, grappling with deals, decisions and compromises, personalities,
power-plays, lobbyists and citizens. What would they do differently
and why?

Student Research: Read the Bill / Rewrite the Bill: Students are
assigned a bill to read, with a specific assignment in mind: for
example ‘Find the Pork’. Using ‘wet-paint’ wikis or Mixed Ink, they
would highlight various clauses and investigate local impacts, cost,
who wins, who loses etc. Based on those findings they could join
together to “rewrite the bill”.

Student Publishing, and Entrepreneurial Enterprise: Students create
their own government ‘micro-sites’ or blogs to report on their
lawmakers, the issues that matter to them locally. The sites
incorporate student generated content from Congress via AYL and other
CNC tools such as ‘Assign a Story’. ‘Truth Squad’ and ‘Rewrite the
Bill’. In addition to the very real learning about civics and
journalism, students will learn how to be entrepreneurial – by selling
ads, raising donations etc. They will involve their parents and
communities in the effort as well. Perhaps several schools in a local
area could collaborate together. It is our belief that such journalism
will result in exclusive reports that gain national attention and
significantly empower students by showing them they can change
something or make a difference.

Engaging local communities: CNC will develop a community
crowd-sourcing model, and in partnership with teachers, will assign
individuals in the classroom pieces of a story. Each would investigate
an issue in their local communities that may have an impact on
national legislation in Congress. Many would have the same ‘secret’
assignments. They would report back, and commonalities and patterns
would be detected, as well as outlier information. The outlying info
is either an inaccuracy or the basis of an exclusive report of impact.
They would then piece together the story, for reporting locally on
their own classroom micro-sites or blogs, the local public radio
station and on the CNC website. The same stories could be assigned in
multiple communities, enabling the recognition of trends and patterns
that would help build communities and connection.

Capitol Hill Reporting: CNC can leverage its accredited access on
Capitol Hill by teaming up with organizations such as the
Congressional Youth Leadership Council, which brings students to DC to
learn about government, Youth Radio, and the Campaign for Civic
Mission in Schools (and others) to allow students to cover Capitol
Hill and the White House for several weeks each year. This could also
extend to the campaign trail and conventions in election years.

=====================================

For all  parents who are worried about their newly-minted college grads
who are still unemployed, this message is for you:

JVS Career Moves is presenting a new  program:

  Job Search Strategies 101: Getting From College to Career

In six sessions, working in groups and individually with experienced
Career Moves counselors, participants will conduct self-assessment, career
exploration and develop their own strategic plan of action aimed at
figuring out what they want in a career and how to make it happen.   The
program will begin on September 30th at Career Moves office at the JCC
campus in Newton.  For details and all information contact
cmovesmail@... and go to http://bit.ly/JkIhm

Thank you!
Julie


________________________________________
Julie Unger
Career Networks and Group Program Specialist
Career Moves at the Jewish Vocational Service
29 Winter Street, 5th Floor
Boston, MA  02108
www.career-moves.org
Tel (617) 399-3117
Fax (617) 451-9973
See what I'm Tweeting about: http://twitter.com/julsunger

In order to increase your LinkedIn network, please add me as a first
degree connection.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/julieunger

Also, join other professionals on  CareerMoves@JVS LinkedIn group:
http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/30233/6249DA22FA5A

Dear MBM Family,
Please join me in holding Deborah in the light for a successful surgery and a
fast, complete recovery
Deborah, we love you so much!!!
Penny




Penny Joy Snider-Light

Peace Representative, Greater Boston Area

World Peace Prayer Society, NGO-affiliate of UN

www.worldpeace.org.

www.worldpeace.org/wppsreps.html



Task Force Leader, Greater Boston Area

Gandhi and King: A Season for Nonviolence

Compassionate Activism for Global Healing

Association for Global New Thought

www.agnt.org



May we all hold to the awareness that

"There is no way to Peace.  Peace is the way."

-AJ Muste

--- On Mon, 8/10/09, Deborah Elizabeth Finn
<deborah_elizabeth_finn@...> wrote:

From: Deborah Elizabeth Finn <deborah_elizabeth_finn@...>
Subject: (MBM) Signing off for surgery
To: "Mission-Based Massachusetts" <Mission-Based-Massachusetts@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: "John McNutt" <mcnuttjg@...>, "Josh Shortlidge" <josh@...>
Date: Monday, August 10, 2009, 11:49 AM













�





                   Dear MBM Colleagues,



I'll be signing off later this evening, in preparation for surgery on

Tuesday morning.  John McNutt will take good care of the group while

I'm groggy!



If they let me, I'll be tweeting and emailing from my hospital bed

after the procedure.  The surgeon says that I can gradually go back to

work as soon as I feel up to it, so you'll probably be seeing me

online a fair amount by this time next week.



I want to take a moment and say "thank you!" to the many members of

the Mission-Based Massachusetts group who have sent their good wishes

and prayers.  It really means a lot to me.  I hope I have remembered

to tell each of you individually, but if I forgot, please allow me to

thank you now.



As you know, I am working with an eHope team <http://ehope. nu> to help

coordinate my care.  Josh Shortlidge <josh@swithin. com> is this week's

esteemed team captain, and will have up to date news about how I'm

doing.



Warm regards from Deborah



P.S.  With cancer, early detection and early treatment are crucial for

a good prognosis. My prognosis is excellent, so I'd like to urge

everyone to have a check up soon, and to discuss any worrisome signs

and symptoms with his/her health care provider.



Deborah Elizabeth Finn

Strategist and Consultant

Technology for the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Sector

Boston, Massachusetts, USA



Email: deborah_elizabeth_ finn@post. harvard.edu

Blog: www.deborahelizabet hfinn.com

Skype:  Deborah909

Twitter: Deborah909

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin .com/in/deborah9 09

Facebook: http://www.facebook .com/Deborah. Elizabeth. Finn



I bring resources and needs together for nonprofits and

philanthropies, mostly through strategic use of information

and communication technologies.




























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I wanted to share a number of interesting opportunities and resources from
Teen Empowerment. For the sake of efficiency (and less email), I�ve compiled
brief summaries below. If you�d like more information any of them, please
feel free to contact me. Thanks!

Stephanie Berkowitz
The Center for Teen Empowerment
617-536-4266 x.304
www.teenempowerment.org


1. Youth Events: TE has three great events aimed at youth ages 14 to 21 this
week. Please share this info with youth you work with or know!

-Wednesday, August 12, 2009, Dorchester Teen Caf� Night at Teen Empowerment,
21 Balfour Street. 6-9pm. Includes youth performances, snacks, open-mic.

-Thursday, August 13, 2009, Somerville Summer Stage Show, �Creating Peace
with a Piece of Mind� 7-9pm at the Armory Center for the Arts, 191 Highland
Street, Somerville. �See Somerville through the youths' eyes: real issues
and real experiences. Tickets are $2 and include the show and reception
(food!).

-Thursday, August 13, 2009 Summer Jam dance party for Boston youth featuring
DJ Maverik from Jam�n, 8-11pm, Greater Egleston Community High School, 80
School St. Tickets are $5 at the door.


2. Moving Beyond Icebreakers 101: This workshop demonstrates the depth and
richness of several interactive exercises from Moving Beyond Icebreakers and
how to use them to engage the hearts, minds, and energies of diverse groups
of people.� Learn how seemingly simple activities can help your participants
connect to the goals of your meeting, as well as to one another.� Whether
you work with teens or�adults, you will leave this workshop with specific
tools you can use in the next meeting you facilitate!
        Date:��Thursday, September 10, 2009
        Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (3 hours)
        Cost: $50 per person
        Location:�Somerville, MA�

Email sapna@... to request a registration form. �We limit
the number of participants in each workshop to 12 and space fills up
quickly!


3. Commonwealth Corps Members: Teen Empowerment is seeking 3 volunteers
interested in joining the state's Commonwealth Corps, a year-long service
program. TE's corp members will serve as resident artists and will work
directly with TE youth organizers (ages 14-21), with guidance from TE adult
staff, to create original performance pieces, videos, and visual artwork to
help further their organizing goals
Specific Responsibilities:
  � work directly with TE youth organizers (ages 14-21), with guidance from
TE adult staff, to create original performance pieces, videos, and visual
artwork
  � serve an average of 3-4 afternoons per week and an additional 5-8 hours
per week on average (total of 20 hrs/wk average)
  � represent Teen Empowerment at community events
  � work with adult staff and board members to recruit and manage volunteers

Corps members will serve an average of 3-4 afternoons per week and an
additional 5-8 hours per week on average (total of 18hrs/wk average) from
October through August. They will also attend youth events and statewide
events for Commonwealth Corps members. �Commonwealth Corps members will
receive up to a $5,000 stipend for the year in twice monthly payments of
$250 during the time served. Members will also be eligible for $900 bonus
upon completion of minimum of 800 hours and satisfactory performance. Email
stephanie@... for more information.


4. Job Opportunity: Teen Empowerment seeks a Director of Administration &
Finance. This person is a member of the management team and is responsible
for providing information and maintaining awareness among the staff and
Board of Directors of TE�s financial and personnel needs and capacities.�
Job functions include accounting, human resources, budgeting, overseeing
office management, and other nonprofit management tasks. This position is
full time, with full benefits.
Qualifications:�
  � bachelor�s or higher degree in business or accounting, or comparable
professional experience,
  � 2-3 years experience in non-profit setting preferred,
  � ability to take responsibility for own work
  � ability to manage many details and deadlines, competing demands on time,
keep calm
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Dear Cristin,

I've heard recently that City Year in the Copley Sp. area has just finished a
renovation of their building and is opening up to their space for other
organizations possibly free of charge. I'm not sure if the space holds 300, but
might be worth checking.

Good luck,
Kozue Sawame
ATASK
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--- In Mission-Based-Massachusetts@yahoogroups.com, "Cristin Martineau"
<cmartineau@...> wrote:
>
> Re: Looking for event venue--Additional details
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm holding an event on the evening of December 10, 2009. I need a space that
can accommodate around 300 people lecture-style + a smaller room for a reception
for about 50. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
>
> A few more details: The venue should be T-accessible and in Boston or
Cambridge. Last year it was held at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square
but that will not work this year.
>
> Thanks,
> Cristin Martineau
> UUSC
> cmartineau@...
>
>
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