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Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) Seeks Staff Rep. for NJ

Staff Representative for New Jersey

The Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) is seeking a Staff Representative. The Staff Representative will work with Local officers, Representatives (shop stewards), and members to maintain strong, activist union locals. HPAE is a progressive health care union with a dynamic and successful organizing program; membership has tripled in the last 15 years. We currently represent 12,000 nurses and other health care professionals in 20 union locals.

Qualifications

Preference is for applicants who have experience in the full range of Staff Representative duties, including contract negotiations, grievances and arbitrations, internal organizing, and developing coalitions with other unions and community groups. HPAE will provide training as needed. Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills are required. Commitment to a strong, democratic labor movement is a must.

Salary & Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits. Across-the-board increases and seniority increments are provided each year as provided by the staff union contract. There is an excellent benefit package, including health and pension benefits, a car allowance, and tuition reimbursement.

Resume and references can be emailed to fdeluca@hpae.org or faxed to:

Frederick De Luca, MA, RN
Director of Private Sector Membership Representation
Neptune, NJ 07753
Office – 732-774-9440 ext 211
Fax – 732-774-9447

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Policy Manager at Urban Green Council

Improve a million buildings at NYCʼs most impactful environmental nonprofit.

Urban Green Council, the local affiliate of the U.S. Green Building Council, is looking for a policy maven to develop and drive green building change in New York City.

Urban Green is NYCʼs go-to nonprofit organization on sustainable building policy, twice managing blue ribbon commissions on behalf of the city, most recently following Superstorm Sandy. Annually, the organization passes an average of 20 code reforms, with about half of the 138 combined task force recommendations implemented to date.

With the rise of a progressive new Mayor and City Council, Urban Green is playing a central role in re-envisioning sustainability in NYC, including partnering in the management of the Technical Working Group developing the cityʼs 80 x 50 energy efficiency policies. In order to expand its capacity to take on a broader range of critical initiatives, Urban Green is adding the position of Policy Manager to its leading edge policy team. Working in concert with experts from the worldʼs most sophisticated real estate industry, the Policy Manager will assist the Director of Policy on big picture efforts and lead Urban Greenʼs work on a range of specific strategic initiatives.

About the Position

The Policy Manager will contribute to Urban Greenʼs advocacy work with the City of New York, New York City Council, the State of New York, and professional associations including the Real Estate Board of New York. The Policy Manager will work closely with Policy Director Laurie Kerr, a leader in the development of green building and urban sustainability policy with a considerable track record of driving leading edge strategy in New York City and nationally. Core responsibilities will include assisting the Policy Director on sustainability planning and large projects for New York City, including coordinating with New York State, and spearheading a variety of strategic initiatives. The Policy Manager reports to the Director of Policy and may oversee an intern, consultants, and/or research fellows. As part of the Policy team, the Policy Manager will participate in setting the teamʼs strategic direction and in coordinating with the Research and Programs teams.

Nimble and rapidly growing, the Urban Green Council requires a Policy Manager who understands green building strategies and technologies and has experience working in green building policy at the state or city level. This position will provide the qualified candidate broad exposure to leading thinkers in urban sustainability and the opportunity to positively impact the future of New York City.

Key Responsibilities

Policy

  • Assist Director of Policy on various large scale policy initiatives including:

o Advising and assisting the City on its 80 x 50 initiative

o Advising and assisting the City Council on local laws

o Advising and assisting the city on energy code development

o Maintaining strong relationships with government, non-profits, and industry leaders

o Advising the Director on the development of new policy initiatives

o Coordinating with NYS, including the Governorʼs Energy Office, NYSERDA, NYPA, and the PSC

  • Lead specific policy initiatives with guidance from the Director of Policy. Such initiatives may include:

o Strategies for reducing energy use in tenant spaces

o Special projects, such as catalyzing the development of new technologies

o Clarifying landmarks requirements to better facilitate energy efficient upgrades

o Specific green code development

Interdepartmental

  • Advise research and education departments on priorities related to policy
  • Coordinate with programs department on content related to policy

Departmental Management

  • Advise Director of Policy on annual departmental goal-setting
  • Supervise interns, consultants, and volunteer committees
  • Assist with professional staff development and maintaining an engaging and satisfying workplace

Required Qualifications/Skills:

  • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field; Masterʼs degree or professional license a plus
  • At least 5 years work experience in green building, including construction, retrofits, and building operations
  • Experience in urban sustainability policy at the state or city level
  • Familiarity with building codes, particularly the energy code
  • Excellent writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of current environmental issues, green building, and the real estate industry
  • Ability to work well in groups, including volunteer committees
  • Ability to juggle several projects, including those that may involve consultants
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Creativity, energy, confidence, integrity, initiative, and independence

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid health insurance and 401(k) plan with match after 90 days and a generous vacation policy.

How to Apply

Please email resume and cover letter including salary requirements (single PDF titled PM_[NAME]) with “PM/Your Name” in the subject line to jobs@urbangreencouncil.org.

About Urban Green Council

Urban Green Councilʼs mission is to transform the NYC building industry for a sustainable future.

Our work is based on core expertise in policy, research and education. We believe a sustainable future requires energy-efficient, green, resilient, healthy, and affordable buildings.

A non-profit organization established in 2002, and the largest urban chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, Urban Green has quickly grown to a full-time staff of over 20. Our in-house experts and a dedicated network of volunteers are helping to transform the built environment in New York City with models that can be replicated in urban centers nationwide. We are acknowledged as the premier forum for the development of environmentally sound building practices in the greater New York area, and our input is sought on major policy issues and regulatory initiatives in New York City and New York State. More information can be found at www.urbangreencouncil.org.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

National Nurses United is Hiring for Multiple Positions

Help Nurses Heal America: organize and represent nurses on the frontlines of healthcare justice

The National Nurses United is now hiring committed staff for ground breaking organizing campaigns and dynamic representational efforts nationwide.  Bring your skills to the leading progressive union that is organizing to make a real difference:

Across the country, we seek experienced organizers and labor representatives, dedicated directors, skilled educators, who want to return to the values that started them working in the labor movement, as well as activists who want to learn to become union organizers.

We are especially seeking experienced organizers for exciting union organizing drives to develop strong nurse leaders and build an effective organization with the power to fight and win improvements both inside the hospitals and outside on Main Street.

Mobilize for member-based power, with a union that rejects corporate partnerships that sell out members, and opposes sweetheart deals with management.

Do the work that you love, with a supportive team of highly competent staff who treat each other with respect and pitch in to build a movement for healthcare justice and a fair Main Street Contract for the American people.

Excellent salary depending on experience. Generous benefits package, family and domestic partner coverage. In your cover letter please indicate your ability to travel, geographic preferences and restrictions. Submit your résumé and cover letter today.

Apply Here

Watch NNU Executive Director RoseAnn DeMoro outline the need for the Robin Hood tax and our vision for a progressive labor movement in an interview with legendary journalist Bill Moyers which aired nationally on PBS:

http://billmoyers.com/segment/roseann-demoro-on-the-robin-hood-tax/

For far too long, the healthcare industry has ignored the needs of nurses and patients, focusing instead on generating wealth for corporate investors. According to the National Institute of Health, 98,000 patients die annually in US hospitals due to avoidable errors and staff shortages.

When nurses have a voice in health care, we all benefit.  Nurses from the California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, United American Nurses, and Massachusetts Nurses Association launched the nation’s largest nurses union  the 185,000-member-strong National Nurses United.

National Nurses United is a premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation’s fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S. and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients and healthcare workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission with a personal dedication to social justice issues.

NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

SEIU Hiring Research Coordinator

See full posting here.

Purpose:

The position is responsible for leading the work of research teams assigned to major union or Division campaigns and programs.   The Research Coordinator II is responsible for supervising International and/or Local research staff and working with International structures and appropriate Locals to develop the research capacity, methods, strategies and tools to support these campaigns and programs, and to recruit, train and develop International and Local research staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed.  Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)

  • Recruits, trains, evaluates, supervises and supports the work of research staff assigned to major division and union campaigns and programs;  provide leadership to research staff, both international and local and assure that plans and work assignments are consistent with the organizing, political, mobilization and campaign goals of SEIU.
  • Works with International Union Headquarters-based research staff in the development of effective national organizing, political and other priority campaigns.
  • Provides ongoing support to the union leads on the union and division campaigns and programs.
  • Assists with the direct implementation of national programs and mobilizations that support these union and division campaigns and programs,  including working with leaders and union staff to develop organizing and mobilization strategies.
  • Assists in the creation of Local union research networks that support the development of long-term capacity and campaign work in the Local unions.
  • Provides research assistance to SEIU State councils for legislation, regulations and other political activity.
  • Provides policy/funding analysis to support campaign strategies.
  • Provides education and training of International and Local staff on policy and industry issues related to the campaigns and programs of SEIU.
  • Works with employers and industry officials on policy issues
  • Performs other duties as assigned in support of the work of the department.

Contacts:

Elected leadership; local union leaders; and staff and members; International Union staff and officers.  CTW staff; state federation and central labor council leaders and staff; staff of other unions; public officials; and key staff; leaders and counterparts in targeted industries and employers; and leaders of other organizations who work with SEIU.

Direction and Decision Making:

Manage at own initiative, independent of all but necessary supervision by the Research Director/Deputy Research Director as appropriate.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in labor relations or a combination of experience and education that will allow for the development of research/campaign support which support SEIU goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office setting, but may be required to work in other settings conducive to performing the tasks required to complete assignments. Or field work.  Travel and long and extended hours required.

Application Requirements:

A resume and cover letter are required for all applications.  Your cover letter should explain your reason for wanting to work for SEIU, an example of how you demonstrated success in a similar position and a description of how this position fits into your long-term career plan.

Benefits:

SEIU staff enjoy top notch benefits including comprehensive health benefits, major medical, dental and vision for employee and eligible dependents, domestic partner benefits, competitive salaries, generous holiday and vacation policies, and both a pension plan and a 401(K) Plan.

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/w9gny5cc28

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Organizer with ACLU-NJ

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) is hiring an Organizer dedicated primarily to coordinating and implementing the organization’s campaign to reform policing practices in Newark, Newark Communities for Accountable Policing (N-CAP). In addition, the Organizer may also work on other priority ACLU-NJ issues. The position is full time and reports to the Public Policy Director.

Founded in 1960, the ACLU of New Jersey is the state’s leading organization dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights. Whether in the courts, legislatures, or in communities, the ACLU-NJ fights on a daily basis for criminal justice reform, free speech, racial justice, privacy, immigrants’ rights, reproductive rights, religious freedom, due process, LGBT rights, drug law reform and voting rights. With tens of thousands of members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU-NJ works in every corner of our state to defend the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or national origin.

The ACLU-NJ is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. Our staff consists of 16 full-time staff members plus a number of regular in-office volunteers and interns.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Newark communities have struggled with issues of police misconduct and a lack of transparency and accountability since the 1960s. Whether by unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices, excessive force or a broken internal discipline system, the Newark Police Department (NPD) has routinely violated the rights of the residents they are sworn to serve and protect. The NPD has also failed to hold itself accountable for this misconduct and abuse. As a consequence, community safety pays the price.

Newark Communities for Accountable Policing (N-CAP) is a movement to build a respectful, accountable, and transparent Newark Police Department. N-CAP works for reforms that promote community safety and lead to community policing practices that uphold and respect the human and constitutional rights of all Newarkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Devising and implementing advocacy strategies to accomplish the Newark policing reform campaign goals;
  • Organizing and conducting public engagement events, including forums, panels, rallies, trainings, lobby visits, public hearings, and other public presentations;
  • Building, facilitating, and overseeing day-to-day administrative support of the N-CAP coalition;
  • Conducting know-your-rights trainings for youth and community groups;
  • Recruiting, training, and managing an active community volunteer and mobilization program to support the campaign goals;
  • Lobbying local lawmakers;
  • Representing the ACLU-NJ and N-CAP at coalition and organizing meetings;
  • Drafting content for ACLU-NJ and N-CAP websites, as well as social media, fact sheets, e-mails, reports, training materials, and other advocacy materials;
  • Conducting research and staying up-to-date on developments in police accountability news, policy, and the national reform movement;
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in organizing or social justice advocacy; experience working in/building coalitions preferred;
  • Demonstrated passion for racial justice and police accountability work;
  • Demonstrated experience designing or managing issue-based or political campaigns;
  • Familiarity with Newark communities and politics preferred
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse staff, coalitions and community groups, and to recruit and motivate volunteers;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking skills;
  • Ability to work independently and keep organized in a fast-paced environment, manage several projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adjust strategy to frequently changing demands;
  • Experience using social media as an advocacy tool;
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain orderly records;
  • Outgoing personality and sense of humor;
  • Proficiency with MS Office and popular social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter;
  • Ability to sometimes work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends;
  • Ability to travel within the state, and a valid driver’s license;
  • Proficiency in Spanish (preferred but not required).

JOB DESCRIPTION

A full and printable job description is available here. (PDF)

COMPENSATION

The ACLU-NJ offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU-NJ compensation scale. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, sick time and holidays; medical, vision and dental insurance for staff members, their dependents and spouse; life and long-term disability insurance; and 401(k) plan with employer match.

TO APPLY

To apply, complete the form below. Application materials sent via postal mail, e-mail or fax will not be accepted. No calls please. Resumes reviewed upon receipt. Position will remain open until filled.

The ACLU-NJ is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability, perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Conference Coordinator for UCLA Labor Center Summer Institute on Union Women

50% limited appointment to serve as coordinator for the Summer Institute on Union Women. Duration of appointment is 9-11 months. See full post here.

The annual Western Regional Summer Institute on Union Women (SIUW) is a four-day residential conference sponsored by the AFL-CIO, hosted this year by the UCLA Labor Center in Los Angeles in August 2016. The four-day residential program brings together workers and leaders from unions, worker centers, and community organizations from the United States’ and Canada’s western regions, Mexico, and Central America. The conference features workshops on the history, struggles, and achievements of working women and the opportunity for participants to share strategies, information, experience, and skills.

Job Summary

The SIUW conference coordinator will manage logistics, outreach, and communication related to the conference and provide leadership and guidance to work groups, focus groups, and volunteers to meet conference goals and expectations. The coordinator will manage all event and conference planning logistics; function as the primary contact for participants, speakers, and planners; prepare timelines and budgets; manage conference registration, and process expense and income. The coordinator will also manage recruitment and outreach for participants, speakers, workshop leaders, and planning committee members, maintain a database of all contacts, and participate in all planning sessions.

For Job Duties and Qualifications, see full posting.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, and list of recommendations to Elizbeth Espinoza, Student Programming Coordinator for the UCLA Labor Center and SIUW Lead Coordinator, eespinoz@g.ucla.edu.