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American Friends Service Committee Connecticut
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. Work for AFSC in Western Massachusetts
Work for AFSC in Western Massachusetts
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Western Massachusetts Program Coordinator (Community Organizer)
JOB LOCATION: Western Massachusetts, based near Northampton, MA
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs, New England Region
HOURS: Full-time (35 hours/week)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESUMES: April 30, 2007
INTRODUCTION
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), established in 1917, is a Quaker-based organization conducting social change, service and education programs through its offices across the United States and internationally. AFSC work is rooted in the testimonies and principles of the Society of Friends (Quakers). It seeks to eliminate the causes of war, oppression and injustice and to promote understanding and justice. AFSC's commitment to nonviolence is integral to all of its work. The New England Regional Office (NERO) of AFSC operates programs for justice, peace, and youth development in the six-state New England region.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Western Massachusetts Program, begun in 1968, has a long history of popular education and grassroots organizing for justice, peace, youth and community development. Based in Florence, Massachusetts, the program serves people in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and South Berkshire counties. The current primary areas of focus are:
Peace and Economic Justice: Help educate, organize, and mobilize the WMA community toward creating a non-militarized, economically and socially just region, nation, and world.
Youth Organizing: Support young people in their quest to be agents of their own positive social change in keeping with AFSC principles.
These goals are met by initiating projects and campaigns and working in coalition with other groups including student and community organizations, low-income advocacy groups, and faith-based communities. Western Massachusetts AFSC is committed to movement building for social change. Its program is supported by the AFSC New England Regional Office (NERO) staff and committees, and by the AFSC Western Massachusetts Program Committee.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Western Massachusetts Program Coordinator is responsible for:
1. Community Organizing
. Collaborates with coalitions and participates in campaigns that further the two primary goals.
. Develops priorities and implements program plans in coordination with the WMA Program Committee and the Regional Director of Programs.
. Maintains connections with community-based peace and justice activists, and with community, religious, and school-based organizations inclusive of people of all backgrounds.
. Serves as the spokesperson for AFSC, including working with print and electronic media, and conducting other forms of public communication as required. Works to empower others to speak.
2. Program Administration
. Raises a significant portion of the budget through grant writing and donor solicitation in collaboration with the Western Massachusetts Program Committee, the regional fundraisers and the Director of Programs.
. Administers and manages the office with the assistance of volunteers and interns.
. Monitors and ensures effective functioning of computers and other office technology systems.
. Works closely with the WMA Program Committee.
. Prepares and monitors the program budget and submits remittances, legislative/lobbying reports, timesheets, and other administrative paperwork to the Regional Office on a timely basis.
3. Coordination with Regional and National AFSC
. Works closely with the program supervisor, including providing monthly reports and maintaining regular communication.
. Attends NERO staff meetings. Participates in regional and national AFSC committees and initiatives as requested and as time and resources allow.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Demonstrated commitment to nonviolent social change.
2. Demonstrated ability and commitment to work with a diverse population and to build bridges among groups. History of anti-oppression organizing with adolescents, college-age youth, and adults desirable.
3. Demonstrated history of providing leadership and support for issue-related organizing initiatives.
4. Excellent administrative skills, including prior fundraising experience.
5. Familiarity with current peace and justice issues and with related organizations and campaigns.
6. Ability to use office information technology, including word-processing, data base systems, and web-based communication.
7. Proven ability to manage time, to set priorities and limits, meet deadlines, and define and implement goals. Ability to work effectively under pressure with patience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
8. Willingness to work in an organization that strives to make decisions by consensus. Ability to work independently and cooperatively, including with other AFSC staff and with Friends Meetings.
9. Demonstrated skills in oral and written communication.
10. Previous experience with recruiting, supervising, and working cooperatively with interns and volunteers.
11. Ability to prepare and manage a program budget.
12. Willingness to perform clerical tasks as needed, including typing and filing.
13. Availability to work nights and weekends and willingness to travel within the region and, occasionally, nationally. Must have a valid driver's license and access to a car.
14. Bilingual English and Spanish desirable.
SALARY
The salary range for this position is $29,081-36,351, depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits include four weeks paid vacation, health and dental insurance, dependent allowance, etc. Weekend workshops and evening meetings will be necessary, for which compensatory time off will be given. This position is exempt from laws affecting overtime.
UNION
The New England Regional Office of the American Friends Service Committee is a unionized workplace. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The AFSC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. People of Color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, people with disabilities and people who have been incarcerated are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their qualifications.
TO MAKE APPLICATION
Send a resume and cover letter by April 30, 2007 to Phyllis Cohen Gately, American Friends Service Committee, 2161 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140; Fax: 617/354-2832; Email: pcohengately at afsc.org.
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American Friends Service Committee
Connecticut Area Office
56 Arbor Street, Suite 213
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860.523.1534
Fax: 860.523.1705
Email: connecticut at afsc.org Visit AFSC CT Online
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