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Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Participatory Budgeting Project Hiring Operations Manager

Come work with the Participatory Budgeting Project!

You: A practical problem-solver who gets things done and is committed to democracy. You have an eye for executing and improving internal systems, a mind for managing budget numbers and equipment specs, and a heart for supporting a process-oriented and hard-working team.

Us: A young non-profit organization growing rapidly to support the expanding field of participatory budgeting (PB), the Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) empowers people across North America to decide together how to spend public money. We create and support PB processes that deepen democracy, build stronger communities, and make public budgets more equitable and effective. Through our work with partners in cities such as New York, Chicago, Boston, and Vallejo (CA), we have engaged 46,000 people in deciding how to spend $45 million. PBP currently has ten full-time staff members in three cities: Brooklyn, Chicago, and Oakland.

Learn more below or download the Position Description [PDF].

The Participatory Budgeting Project is seeking an Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of our administrative and operational activities, and provide the infrastructure necessary to keep our programmatic work successful. The Operations Manager will manage PBP’s financial operations and personnel structures, in close collaboration with the Deputy Director and Executive Director, and oversee office management, recordkeeping, IT, and administrative support for PBP’s offices. The position reports to the Deputy Director and is based in our Brooklyn, NY office.

Organizational Finances and Bookkeeping

  • Coordinate bookkeeping activities with external bookkeeper, including maintenance of electronic and paper files, processing reimbursement and payment requests, and monitoring cash flow
  • Work with bookkeeper and payroll service to maintain payroll
  • Work with ED, Board and program staff to prepare periodic fiscal documents for project work, budget monitoring, and end of fiscal year reporting

Office and IT Management

  • Manage supply and equipment purchasing for all staff
  • Help maintain, improve, and troubleshoot internal communications and information infrastructure
  • Help train staff on existing and new IT, both hardware and software
  • HR and Personnel

Administer and manage staff benefits

  • Work with Deputy Director and staff to keep Employee Handbook updated and compliant with state and federal laws
  • Assist in coordinating hiring and onboarding for interns, new staff, and contractors

Program Support

  • Provide logistical support as needed for events, including conferences, retreats, convenings, and fundraising events
  • Help ensure compliance with state and federal laws for PBP general operations as well as project work in the US and Canada

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least three years of demonstrated experience in an office environment, with progressively increasing responsibilities. Must include direct experience with budgeting, human resources, financial administration and office management
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and effectively delegate large volumes of work
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong computer and technical skills; ability to work across platforms and to learn new technology quickly; especially strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Spreadsheets
  • Strong people skills, and ability and desire to work collaboratively with a diverse group
  • Good judgment, common sense, and ability to work independently
  • Dedication to workplace democracy and transparency
  • Flexibility to adapt as our organization and work changes

Educational requirements:

We understand that there are a wide variety of paths towards the skills necessary for the position. As such, there are no formal educational requirements, as long as the applicant can demonstrate mastery of the desired skills. We do, however, value experience gained through educational programs, including credits completed in related subjects such as accounting or financial administration.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Strong benefits include health insurance, 4 weeks paid vacation, and a commitment to staff development and a healthy work environment.

How to Apply

Please email applications to info<at>participatorybudgeting<dot>org by March 6, 2015, with Operations Manager in the subject line. Applications should include the following, if possible compiled in a single pdf: 1) cover letter explaining your relevant experience and interest in the position; 2) resume; and 3) list of three professional references with contact information. Expected start date is April 27th.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

CWA Healthcare Finance Research and Public Policy Position

Location: Buffalo, NY
Reports to: CWA District One Legislative and Political Director and Upstate NY and New England Area Director

The Communications Workers of America, District One is seeking an experienced researcher to provide research and strategic guidance on healthcare employers and to advise on healthcare public policy issues. This individual should also have a strong background in healthcare reimbursement issues.

Background:
Communications Workers of America, District One is a progressive union representing nearly 150,000 members from New Jersey to Maine, with a commitment to militancy, membership mobilization and building a broad social movement for economic justice. The union represents about 15,000 health care workers in New York State, and is seeking a skilled individual who can do corporate research and financial analysis and provide strategic advice in support of CWA’s organizing, legislative and bargaining campaigns involving our health care sector workers. CWA’s health care workers are primarily located in Western and Central New York.

Responsibilities:
· Conduct financial & strategic analysis of hospital industry and hospitals.
· Provide strategic research and advice to staff and leaders for organizing and contract campaigns.
· Develop and write analysis, testimony & position papers on industry trends and issues affecting healthcare workforce.
· Provide support for contract & organizing campaigns, including developing plans with local CWA leaders; outreach to local community groups, elected officials and media.
· Provide leadership development and training on skills and issues.
· Provide educational materials to Union membership on health care industry; legislation and regulatory matters.
· Participate in policy staff meetings and strategic development.

Requirements:
· 1-2 years in financial and corporate research for Unions or other public interest organizations.
· Strong research and analytical skills.
· Computer and data analysis; ability to use software for financial and data analysis.
· Ability to compile, analyze and present data on healthcare industry, Medicare and hospital cost reports and on specific finances for members and staff.
· Strong writing and public presentation skills.
· Background in labor or community organizing and coalition building experience strongly desirable.
· Understanding of Union organizing and contract negotiations.
· Able to work in a team and with Union members and staff.

Salary: Salary range from $55,000 up, commensurate with experience. Includes medical and dental benefits.

To Apply: Please email a resume, a cover letter, a writing sample and three professional references to Robert Master or Debora Hayes (rmaster@cwa-union.org, dhayes@cwa-union.org) with CWA District One Strategic and Healthcare Finance Researcher and Public Policy Position in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Communications Workers of America, District One are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to social justice. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

CWA District One Health Care Digital Media Specialist and Online Campaigner

Location: New York City
Reports to: CWA District One Legislative and Political Director and Upstate NY & New England Area Director

Communications Workers of America, District One is seeking a creative, results-oriented online campaigner and social media specialist to bolster the union’s online and social media capacity and presence, and to mobilize our online activist base. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and a thoughtful strategist with a record of success designing and maintaining websites, deploying social media and using online tools to drive action and win campaigns.

Background:
Communications Workers of America, District One is a progressive union representing nearly 150,000 workers from New Jersey to Maine, with a commitment to militancy, membership mobilization and building a broad social movement for economic justice. The union represents about 10,000 health care workers in New York State, and is seeking a skilled individual who can provide social media, website and online campaigning support to organizing, legislative and bargaining campaigns involving our health care sector workers. In addition, this person would be expected to provide support to the District’s overall bargaining, legislative and political and organizing efforts.

Responsibilities:
The Digital Media Specialist must be able to develop comprehensive, strategic online advocacy campaigns and analyze and enhance data to engage supporters and potential supporters. Specific responsibilities include:

· Develop and execute engaging online campaigns to promote CWA’s campaigns and identify activists and potential supporters.
· Write and edit concise e-mail communications to our members and to our supporters in the general public.
· Enhance CWA District One’s social media presence through Twitter and other social media outlets.
· Write online campaign materials, including website petition pages, tell-a-friend pages, social media content, etc.
· Develop and/or maintain a variety of websites in health care and non- health care sectors of the union.
· Identify opportunities for new campaigns and campaign partners.
· Systematically track and analyze data on online campaigns to maximize engagement, growth, effective advocacy and grassroots fundraising.
· Assist CWA staff in utilizing online and social media tools to advance their campaigns.
· Manage online supporter database and advocacy platform. Knowledge of HTML, CSS and other web standards.
· Work with CWA’s allies to integrate online campaigns, website and social media efforts with the work of our allies in labor and the progressive movement.

Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
· At least 2 years’ experience planning and executing online campaigns, primarily using email.
· Exceptional and concise writing skills.
· Experience using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn and others to drive action and conversation.
· Experience researching online behavior of demographic groups and knowledge of resources available to enhance data for micro-targeting.
· Experience placing and optimizing online advertising, especially on Facebook and Search Engine Marketing.
· Must be steeped in the metrics of online organizing. Must be always looking to experiment, analyze and optimize.
· Ability to plan and manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
· Good political instincts. Experience with labor political or legislative advocacy campaigns preferred.
· Strong commitment to workers rights and social justice.
· Sense of humor is a big plus.

Salary: Starting salary range $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience. Includes medical and dental benefits.

To Apply: Please email a resume, a cover letter, a writing sample and three professional references to Robert Master or Debora Hayes (rmaster@cwa-union.org, dhayes@cwa-union.org) with CWA Health Care Digital Media Specialist in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The Communications Workers of America, District One are equal opportunity employers with a commitment to social justice. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities

Communications Coordinator at The Vermont Workers’ Center

Communications Coordinator (full time): The Vermont Workers’ Center – Jobs with Justice (VWC) is accepting applications for a full time Communications Coordinator.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and carrying out the communications plan for the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign and the Vermont Workers’ Center.

Details:

  • This position will be expected to work primarily in the Burlington and Montpelier offices.
  • Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) spokesperson development, building relationships with journalists and pitching stories, written campaign materials, email blasts, website content, member development, content distribution, trainings, and social media.
  • Full time starting in early August.
  • Salary based on experience, full healthcare and dental benefits, health and wellness stipend, paid vacation and sick time.

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience with strategic communications work in a campaign context.
  • Passion for justice, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work hard.
  • A knowledge of labor movement, human rights and grassroots organizing practices and principles strongly preferred.
  • Strong time management skills and organization, excellent written and oral communication skills, detail oriented, and self motivated.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Driver’s license and insurance required.
  • Graphic design skills preferred, but not required.
  • Strong computer skills, experience with html preferred.

To Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, 2 examples of written communications work (press release, email blast, etc.), and 3 professional references to james (at) workerscenter.org
Application Deadline: August 1, 2014

The Vermont Workers’ Center – Jobs with Justice (VWC) encourages people to apply from all ages, race, ability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and geography. We are looking for people who love being part of a team and have the ability to dream big and work hard to build a movement for more just communities and to build a better world.