Job: 2 Americorps VISTAs, More Than Words

We are excited to share with you 2 Americorps VISTA positions opening up at More Than Words this summer! Please pass along to individuals who may be a fit for this transformational opportunity!

More Than Words seeks 2 passionate, committed VISTAs to begin Summer, 2010 to support the growth and development of the organization as it plans to replicate over the next year. Below are brief summaries and full descriptions are attached.

Marketing and Development Coordinator: High energy person with strong organization, communication and writing skills to help spread the word and support the growth of MTW! Learn the ins and outs to support fundraising events, salesforce.com data management, and grant writing! Use your social media savvy to support youth with marketing, outreach, newsletter articles, website, blog, Twitter and Facebook. Email jodi [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info!

Transitions Resource Coordinator: Detail oriented, outcomes driven person with experience working with youth to deepen the MTW Transitions Program! Help develop alumni council, events and programming to stay in touch with youth who transition from MTW. Support data tracking with youth to measure progress toward education and employment outcomes. Research and refine curriculum to support youth progress in education, employment and self-efficacy. Email maanav [AT] mtwyouth.org for more info.

Job: Communications Manager, Root Cause

Communications Manager

Root Cause seeks a driven and creative communications manager to support brand management and strategic communications. The communications manager will report to the director of knowledge sharing and will work closely with all other Root Cause initiatives and departments. Duties include:

1. Brand Management

* Provide project management support for Root Cause's upcoming engagement with a strategic brand firm * Update and maintain all printed materials to ensure compliance with new Root Cause brand standards * Create and update templates for use by all departments * Copy edit and proofread written materials to maintain brand consistency * Support the planning of events to ensure brand consistency * Manage the design and production of new materials for all communications activities (new media, print, and events)

2. Strategic Communications

* Manage and update Root Cause?s website, blogs, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.; develop and send monthly newsletter * Manage marketing efforts for our publications and events * Write content for web copy, blog posts, marketing materials, and other materials as needed * Develop content for speaking engagements and presentations, as needed. * Maintain relationships with communications-related vendors * Support the development of a strategy for categorizing audiences within our customer relationship management system * Fulfill orders for book sales and other publications * Oversee and report on departmental dashboard

Desired experience and skills

* 2-3 years of experience in communications at a nonprofit or other organization * Excellent written and oral communications skills * Excellent copy editing and proof reading skills * Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop a plus * Experience with web editing (especially Drupal), Salesforce, FormAssembly, Vertical Response, and social media a plus

Qualities of the ideal candidate include

* Strong interest in the nonprofit sector * Ability to move projects forward and work independently * An entrepreneurial spirit; ability to identify gaps and implement solutions

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jessica Bloom at jbloom [AT] rootcause.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Grants for Community Organizing in the Northeast

Community Training and Assistance Center: Intermediary Support for Organizing Communities

The Intermediary Support for Organizing Communities Program, administered by the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), provides small grants and technical assistance to build the capacity, sustainability, and impact of grassroots organizations that are engaged in important community organizing work in low-income communities. Six to eight grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to groups in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Applying groups must demonstrate a track-record of successful community organizing within their low-income community or constituency. Priority will be given to organizations with the capacity to effectively partner with networks at the city, state, and/or national levels in efforts to promote broad-based social change movements.

The application deadline is May 21, 2010.

Visit the CTAC website to review the program guidelines and download the application form.

http://www.ctacusa.com/smallgrants.html#RFP

Jobs @ the Center for Effective Philanthropy

The Center for Effective Philanthropy is looking for a Manager and Research Analysts to improve foundation performance through the use of comparative data. As our organization and our programs continue to grow, we need more talented and passionate people to join our team.

Manager - Cambridge, MA - Immediate Start

Reporting to the Vice President of Assessment Tools, the Manager will work with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the development of client relationships with funders using CEP's assessment tools, to oversee data generation and analysis processes, and to ensure quality in CEP's work. CEP's three managers supervise research analysts, oversee processes, and represent the organization at conferences, in meetings, and in presentations of assessment tool results.

In addition to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description, the ideal candidate will be committed to the mission, vision and values of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and will be a smart, articulate, confident, driven, and flexible individual. S/he will be a strong team manager, comfortable leading a team of analysts by utilizing sophisticated knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and presentation software and by teaching, informing and mentoring the junior staff members to ensure the assessment tools reach the necessary level of quality and rigor.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ideal candidate will play a large role in developing innovative partnerships as well as cultivating, executing, and evaluating partnerships with CEP's client foundations. Overall, this person will be sharp, savvy, ambitious, and passionately committed to the work of the nonprofit sector.

To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career page.

CEP Staff

Research Analysts - Cambridge, MA - July start

Research Analysts work closely with CEP's energetic, diverse staff in the development, production, and presentation of assessment tools aimed at the CEOs, board, and other leaders of philanthropic organizations.

S/he can expect to be involved in the following: analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collected from various sources related to performance assessment at philanthropic funders; creating assessment reports and presenting to senior executives and boards of large philanthropic organizations; designing survey questions and managing the processes associated with fielding surveys; developing and/or modifying assessment tools to provide additional perspectives on philanthropic funder performance; and participating on task forces related to CEP's own internal operations, such as process improvements and conference planning.

To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career Page.

CEP prides itself on being supportive of employees and offers competitive salaries and generous benefits. CEP is a fast-paced and innovative nonprofit organization committed to the integrity of our data and the quality of our relationships with foundation leaders. CEP has a strong leadership team that has been nationally recognized for its contributions to improving philanthropy and an engaged Board of Directors that is committed to the highest standards of excellence and accountability.

www.effectivephilanthropy.org.

Public Conversations Project seeks Communications Intern

Are you a student who wishes people would replace war, violence, and acrimony with real conversation? Do you have excellent writing and editing skills and know how to capture an audience?s attention using old school and new media?

Consider an internship at the Public Conversations Project, a nonprofit organization in Watertown, MA, that facilitates conversations and fosters relationships between people on opposing sides of divisive public issues. To learn more about our work, please see our Web site: www.publicconversations.org

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to new communications, marketing, and public relations strategies; create content for the organization?s Web site and social media initiatives; write and edit publications, such as the organization's monthly eNewsletter, and more. As this is a small organization, the right person will be able to take on significant responsibility, while applying his/her creativity and skills in a wide variety of ways.

This position supports the Public Conversations Project's Communications and Development work. Seeking someone for summer 2010 with the option to continue through the fall 2010 semester. The position is unpaid, but comes with flexible hours, the opportunity to attend local workshops for free, and to complete a communications-related internship shaped by your interests.

Responsibilities will depend upon individual intern?s experience, skills, and interests.

Qualifications required: Student with excellent writing and editing skills. In addition, applicants must demonstrate talent, responsibility, the ability able to work both independently and collaboratively, good judgment, initiative, and present themselves professionally. An open mind and sense of humor are mandatory!

If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to scountryman [AT] publicconversations.org

*The Public Conversations Project is MBTA-accessible, via the 71 bus line from Harvard Square.