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Executive and Operations Coordinator, Village of Arts and Humanities

Executive and Operations Coordinator The Village of Arts and Humanities POSITION Executive and Operations Coordinator ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND PURPOSE The mission of The Village of Arts and...

Youth Engagement Coordinator (Temporary, Summer, Full-Time), Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Youth Engagement Coordinator (Temporary, Summer, Full-Time) About Us Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), a nonprofit organization with more than 160,000 members and supporters, is the nation’s...

Care Outreach and Resource Librarian, Philadelphia FIGHT

Care Outreach and Resource Librarian Opportunity Type: Job Reports to: Library and Digital Literacy Manager Philadelphia FIGHT is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing state of the art,...

Seasonal Part-time Garden Educator, Urban Tree Connection

JOB TITLE: Seasonal Part-time Garden Educator Time Commitment: 20-25 hrs/wk, beginning in May JOB DESCRIPTION: Urban Tree Connection works in Haddington, West Philadelphia to transform vacant land...

Internship Opportunities

Organizing Intern, Earth Quaker Action Team

Organizing Intern Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) – 10-20 hours/week Summer 2015 Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) is a grassroots nonprofit based in Philadelphia. Our mission is to build a just and...

Event Opportunities

Sandbox Collective Happy Hour

You’re invited to the Monthly Sandbox Gathering. On May 14, we are hosting an EVENING/HAPPY HOUR event. And at this event, in addition to networking (and mini-golf!) we will be celebrating the...

Poem in Your Pocket Day

POVERTY IS THE ABSENCE OF POETRY… On Thursday, April 30th, U School students will celebrate, Poem in Your Pocket day. The U School is a new innovative Philadelphia Public School located in...

Toast250 Event

USA250 has big news. We are proud to announce our Toast250 speakers for this Thursday, April 30, 6pm at the Independence Visitor Center: KATHLEEN MCGINTY Chief of Staff, Governor of Pennsylvania...

Creating a Financial Strategic Plan

Join Brittany Campese (Vision Driven Consulting) and other AmeriCorps, Year of Service members, and new professionals to learn about Creating a Financial Strategic Plan on Tuesday, May 12th, 9:30...

Creating Community Through Art: Exploring Philly with the Mural Arts Program

Thursday, May 7 – Cocktails with a Conscience Creating Community Through Art: Exploring Philly with the Mural Arts Program 6 – 8 pm RTW Workshop, 4029 Market St Please join Repair the...

Farming in Philly: An Interactive Panel Discussion

Tuesday, April 28, 6 pm RTW Workshop – 4029 Market St Join Repair the World Philadelphia, The Jewish Farm School, and the Philadelphia Orchard Project for a panel discussion about urban...

the issues...

Nonprofits: The Key to Social Change

Please join New Beginnings as we celebrate nonprofits being the key to social change and impact! There will be food, networking and an inspirational presentation given by Joyce Byrd, former Executive...

Global Tastes Event

Global Tastes 2015 By Nationalities Service Center Presents Global Tastes Location: READING TERMINAL MARKET 51 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 THURSDAY, MAY 14 2015 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM You...

Film screening: Crenshaw

Come to the Screening of Crenshaw A Documentary by Lena Jackson What are the consequences of school closure? How does it affect a students’ education, daily life? Where:...

Theater of the Oppressed Workshops

Theater of the Oppressed 1: Forum Theatre July 23-26, 2015 (NEW 4 day intensive) Our 10th annual Forum Theatre Summer Intensive is geared towards individuals seeking facilitation skills and training...

EarthCorps for International Students 18-25 years old

The following information is for:

• International Environmental Organizations
• International Citizens (Non-U.S. Citizens)

EarthCorps brings together emerging environmental leaders from around the world to participate in an environmental service program. EarthCorps programs focus on physical hands-on field service that includes:

• Environmental restoration
• Community building
• Leadership

This is not a classroom or workshop – 80% of the program is in the field, in all weather conditions and requires participants to be very physical.
http://earthcorps.org/join_international.php

Internship Posting: Power Up Gambia Spring Internship; Philadelphia PA; Unpaid

See the full description here.

Power Up Gambia (PUG) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving health by providing energy and water to hospitals in The Gambia through solar electricity. Many hospitals and clinics in The Gambia cannot provide for patients’ needs -- ultrasounds during pregnancy, equipment during surgery, or even the ability to wash one’s hands -- because of their absence of reliable energy. Now, Power Up Gambia is trying to change that by purchasing, installing, and helping to maintain solar panels for independent energy within health care facilities.
You can help, too! Check out the information about our internship program below and decide if you might be right for helping to continue our mission!
Internship Description
The Power Up Gambia Spring 2010 Internship will be held in Philadelphia, PA, from mid-January to mid May. PUG Interns will be responsible for assisting in the daily communication and opportunity building that takes place within the organization, including assisting on website development, social media development and outreach events. We expect the intern to become a contributing member of the PUG team bringing ideas and energy to the table!
Internships are based in Philadelphia, PA, and do not involve travel to The Gambia. This is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities Include:
o Expanding and continuing the design of our website
o Updating and contributing new material to our website.
o Assisting in communications with our team, volunteers and supporters
o event planning and organization
o Attending weekly meetings and volunteer for team tasks.
Skills Needed:
Either - Knowledge of and/or desire to gain: Proficiency with HTML/CSS/jQuery (and/or Javascript)
Or – experience in event or conference planning and implementation
In addition, you should be
o Organized and self-motivated.
o have basic or better knowledge of social networking programs
o Feel excitement about health, international development, renewable energy, solar power, education, or other fields related to the Power Up Gambia Programs.
Benefits:
o Gain knowledge about the inner workings of US non-profits who deal in international settings.
o Learn more about international development, health, water, energy, West Africa, etc.
o Gain skills in social networking, communication, and non-profit organization.
o Opportunity to connect and collaborate with local and international volunteers.
o Become an integral part of an organization aiming to improve the lives of thousands of people.
Timeframe for Internship:
The Spring 2010 Internship will take place in Philadelphia, PA. It will run from mid January through mid May and requires a 10 hour per week commitment (flexible). Applications are due January 17th

Apprenticeship Positions: Weaver's Way Farm, Philadelphia, Paid

This is not exactly international by any means, but what better way to spend a year than on an urban farm?

See the original posting here.

 

Description:

Weavers Way Seeks Two Apprentices for 2011 Farming Season

Weavers Way is currently seeking two apprentices to work on our farming projects in Northwest Philadelphia. The farm sites consist of a two acre market farm, and a two-and-a-half acre CSA. The farms are run through Weavers Way Coop, a 3,600 member, community-owned market, with locations in Mt Airy, West Oak Lane, and Chestnut Hill. Apprentices will be expected to work 40-55 hours per week, depending on the time of the season, which runs April 4th to mid-November. Each apprentice will focus their time at one of the two sites, with opportunities for work swaps and collaboration. We offer a weekly stipend, produce from the farm, coop membership, and housing with a local family if needed. Both positions offer experience with small scale, diversified organic vegetable production and the opportunity to develop skills in greenhouse production, season extension, pest management, planting, weeding, harvesting, marketing, and volunteer management.

Mort Brooks Memorial Farm Apprenticeship

Located at the Awbury Arboretum, the Mort Brooks Memorial Farm is a diverse vegetable operation growing over 200 varieties of vegetables, as well as herbs, flowers, and berries on 2 acres. Produce from the farm is marketed year round through two farmers markets, at the three coop stores, and at several restaurants in Northwest Philadelphia. The apprentice will work directly with the farm manager and will gain experience in growing vegetables, selling at farmers markets, and marketing to restaurants and wholesale locations. In addition to production, the farm also provides volunteer opportunities for members of the community. The apprentice will work with and manage coop members and neighborhood volunteers who come to volunteer on a daily basis. The site is also a host for the education programs of our affiliated non-profit, Weavers Way Community Programs.

Henry Got Crops! CSA Apprenticeship

“Henry Got Crops!” is managed by Weavers Way staff working closely with students and teachers from Saul High School of Agriculture. The farm not only brings food to the community, but also serves as an educational opportunity for students at Saul. It is a 2 ½ acre CSA farm with approximately 130 members. Located on the school’s campus, teachers and their classes come to the farm on a regular basis to learn about small scale, organic, vegetable growing. This is one of the first high school-based CSAs in the country. During the summer, the farm provides summer work opportunities for several high school interns. Apprentices will work closely with the farm manager and the education coordinator and gain experience in running a CSA and working with high school students.

Qualifications:

Some prior experience in gardening or agriculture preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a good sense of humor, strong work ethic, and willingness to get dirty, as well as an ability and desire to work with and supervise volunteers of all ages and abilities. You should be able to work under adverse conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain) and be able to lift 50 lbs, preferably at the same time. Weavers Way Farm is committed to creating a work environment that supports people of all races, genders, socio-economic statuses, and sexualities- candidates must be comfortable working in and fostering a diverse urban environment.

Both positions are great opportunities for hands on experience with urban farming, yet each offer different educational experiences. Visit www.weaversway.coop for more information on the farms and coop.

 

Application instructions:

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Weavers Way Farm, 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 or weaverswayfarm@gmail.com by January 19th, 2010, and indicate your availability for interviews the week of January 31st. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for.

Job Posting: Citizen Outreach Director, The Fund for Public Interest, Philadelphia PA

See the original posting here.

Are you ready to make a difference on the most pressing environmental issues of our generation? Are you ready to stand up to the corporations that are compromising the integrity of our democracy? Are you ready to fight discrimination and defend human rights?

We’ve got the job for you!

The Fund for the Public Interest is currently hiring Citizen Outreach Directors and Assistant Directors to run grassroots canvass offices in Philadelphia and around the country.

Over the last 15 years, we’ve helped sign up 400,000 members for the state PIRGs, raised millions of dollars each year for the Sierra Club’s priority campaigns, expanded Human Rights Campaigns’ grassroots base into places like Texas, Tennessee and Utah, and much more.

To Apply: Simply fill out an online application at http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application2

Your responsibilities include:

• Recruiting, training, supervising and working alongside a staff of 10-40 canvassers.
• Reaching or exceeding your office’s fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year.
• Overseeing all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management.
• Taking charge of additional campaign field work including petition and letter-writing drives, coalition-building, news conferences, and grassroots lobbying.
• Directors canvass three to four days per week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.

And we offer many opportunities for rapid advancement, as we continue to expand into new locations, work with new progressive groups and implement innovative strategies.

Salary & Benefits:
New staff will earn $23,750-$27,000 in their first year. The Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes college loan assistance and competitive vacation and holiday policies. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan.

Qualifications:
We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented people who are interested in politics, have a commitment to working for the public interest, and are willing to work hard to make change. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. (In-depth training on campaign strategies, issues and skills is provided.)

We work campaign hours, and are looking for a minimum commitment through August 2011.

Hiring preference is given to candidates who are willing to relocate to any of our locations.

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application at http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application2 or e-mail a cover letter and résumé to hiring@fundstaff.org. We’ll carefully consider your application, and if we think you’re a good fit we’ll get in touch.

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This is a Work for Progress recruitment campaign conducted on behalf of the Fund for the Public Interest.