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In response to the current crisis of family separation, detention and need for legal representation, ImmDef is now hiring additional legal and administrative staff. Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, the Receptionist will be the community’s first point of contact with our organization, and to provide administrative support across all our Programs, but chiefly to the Children Representation Project. This is an excellent entry-level position with a dynamic organization and is perfect for someone looking to get their foot-in-the-door doing social justice work.    Essential Functions: Greet, welcome, direct visitors, announcing them appropriately; Field telephone calls and provide basic information when needed; Send, receive and sort daily correspondence/deliveries/couriers; Schedule appointments; Create and maintain spreadsheets and other documents with necessary data; Translate documents from Spanish to English, or vice versa; Maintain common areas; Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, etc.   Qualifications:   High School Degree or GED is a must, college degree is preferred; Experience in customer service highly desired Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; Solid written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point; Typing speed ability: 35 words per minute, Experience working in a start-up non-profit and/or at a public interest law firm is helpful; Demonstrated ability to work within a high-volume, busy law office is a plus; Spanish language fluency required and will be tested at time of interview; Passion for social justice for immigrants required; DACA Recipients strongly encouraged to apply! Classification and Work Schedule This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with flexibility required based on the needs of the organization. Work Environment and Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.  Travel No travel is expected for this position. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice   Pay $15.00 - $18.75 per hour, DOE   Holidays and Paid Time Off 12 paid holidays 1-Week paid winter break between Christmas and New Years 15 vacation days per year 12 Sick Days per year   Health, Dental and Vision Insurance ImmDef offers a number of health plans that are 100% paid plans for staff starting on the 1 st  of the month following 30 days of employment. Additionally, we pay 75% of the premiums for select plans for immediate family members, including registered domestic partners.   FSA and Dependent Care FSA ImmDef offers FSA plans to help offset the costs of eligible health care expenses for you, your spouse, and your eligible dependents using pre-tax dollars We also offer Dependent Care FSA to pay for eligible dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or adult daycare.   401(k) Retirement Savings Plan ImmDef staff are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plans immediately upon hire, contributing pre-tax dollars towards their retirement goals After six months on staff, ImmDef will match 100% of contributions up to 3% Funds are vested immediately!   Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a 501(c)3, qualified ImmDef staff are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness   Parking and Travel Stipend ImmDef Staff commuting into our DTLA office are eligible for reimbursement of parking or public transit costs up to $90 per month. Level of Language Proficiency Spanish language fluency required and will be tested at time of interview.   How to Apply Email resume, cover letter and at least two references to  Jobs2018@immdef.org . Please write LAST NAME_Receptionist Application in the subject line. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.   ImmDef believes in second chances. As an organization, we will rely on individualized assessments in the hiring of those with past criminal convictions. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for a position fighting for our immigrant communities!   Immigrant Defenders Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

EQCA/I has over 15 programs and grants, with the list continually growing. In order to meet the growth of the program department, Equality California and Equality California Institute seek a full-time Associate Program Director to assist with program oversight and lead the overall grants fundraising and reporting strategy.    The Associate Program Director will assist with strategic oversight and leadership across a specific portfolio of programs over a cross section of issues ranging from education to civic engagement and will engage in hands-on programmatic work. The Associate Program Director will also lead an aggressive grant fundraising strategy for the organization as well as support EQCA/I’s other programs as needed. This position will be based in the Los Angeles office and will report to the Program Director.    Responsibilities Serve as EQCA/I’s Associate Program Director by primarily leading the grant fundraising strategy. This work includes:  Developing the grant fundraising strategy; ulizing foundation and grant databases and identifying the optimal blend of government, corporate, and foundation grant opportunities.  Supervising the Grants Associate on day-to-day grant application writing and reporting.  Lead foundation outreach and prepare senior and program staff for meetings with foundation representatives.  Understand approval strategies and work directly with the senior leadership on grant submissions and proposal concepts.  Copy edit, review, and assist with the writing of all grant applications and proposals. This will include editing the Grants Associate’s drafts and working with the Program Director and Executive Director before submitting final versions.  Serve as the Program Director’s “number two” by leading part of the portfolio of programs. This work includes:  Work with the Program Managers on their specific program areas to ensure programs are executed to a high degree of professionalism and efficiency.  Approve some budget expenditures and program strategies.  Represent the organization at various meetings, conferences, and coalitions.  Utilize sound judgement on approving Program Managers and Program Associates’ activities and strategies.  Assist in the management of budgets and grant deliverables.  Serve as a mentor to junior staff by offering guidance on program management tactics and professional office skills.  Engage in hands-on programmatic work.    Support EQCAI’s Pride Parade and Festival outreach and education programming statewide: Accurately communicate EQCAI’s programs to festival attendees.  Execute specific actions and goals related to all EQCA/I’s programs and legislative priorities. Availability to work nights and weekends, and willingness to travel across the state.    Support EQCAI/I’s advocacy, legislative, and electoral work: Phone/text bank in support of EQCA endorsed candidates.  Canvassing and talking to voters will be required.  Volunteer recruitment to execute canvasses.  Experience with PDI and VAN helpful.    Support other work of the organization on an as-needed basis at the discretion of the Program Director, Managing Director and Executive Director:  All program staff are expected and required to work across all programs.  You might be assigned and tasked short and long-term additional programs as needed by the Program Director.  Your portfolio of programs might change completely based on the needs of the organization.    Qualifications: Applicants for this position should bring the following knowledge, abilities, and attitude:   Over 5 years of consecutive management experience working in any of the following fields: advocacy, outreach, public education, and mobilization; as well as, working in social justice areas including: civil rights, progressive and/or social justice organizations, preferably in the LGBTQ movement, or public health.    At least 3 years of experience and demonstrated success in writing grants, managing grants, and interfacing with foundations.    Experience writing and/or managing complex government grants. Federal government grant experience, a plus.     Knowledge, passion and commitment to addressing issues impacting the LGBTQ community as well as advancing equality and social justice generally.    Strong public presentation skills, and experience in public speaking and/or training.   Strong written communication skills is a must.    Commitment to working across lines of difference, including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age to achieve objectives.   Ability and interest to work with a wide range of organizations and institutions including other LGBT groups, schools, unions, religious congregations, and other social justice and advocacy organizations. Demonstrated experience with at least some of these types of organizations preferred.   Ability and experience in forming strong public relationships.    Issue area expertise in any one or more of the following areas: education, advocacy, electoral, public policy, and/or healthcare.    Above all else, a positive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively and in support of the EQCA/I mission.   A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required; higher degree in a related field is preferred.    Salary will be based on experience and includes competitive benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, long/short term disability, life insurance and 401K). This full time position will be based out of Los Angeles and will require a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work time, as well as regular travel across California. Applicants will be reimbursed for mileage, but must have a reliable car and be able to drive in California.    We strongly encourage women, people of color, people of diverse gender identities and non-LGBTQ persons to apply.   Equality California is an equal employment opportunity employer. Equality California does not make employment decisions or discriminate based on protected characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicaps, veteran status, or genetic information as prescribed by applicable local, state, and federal law. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply, including, but not limited to, women, people of color, people of diverse gender identities, and non-LGBTQ allies.     To apply: Email resume (including names and contact of 3 references), cover letter and two writing samples to Tony Hoang at jobs @ eqca.org. Please be sure to put “Associate Program Director”  in the subject line of your email. Benefits healthcare, dental, vision, long/short term disability, life insurance and 401K   Level of Language Proficiency English, Spanish preferred.   How to Apply jobs@eqca.org https://www.eqca.org/category/employment/ Email resume (including names and contact of 3 references), cover letter and two writing samples to Tony Hoang at jobs @ eqca.org. Please be sure to put “Associate Program Director”  in the subject line of your email.

Direct the large donor development efforts of The Public Interest Network, including U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center. Recruit and oversee a team of dedicated development staff; harness the fundraising efforts of our policy and organizing staff. Build our identity with large donors.    For more than 40 years, The Public Interest Network has worked to protect our environment, public health, and to improve our quality of life. We face crises that demand thoughtful action at all levels—locally and nationally. The Network has undertaken this type of action not only through our membership-based advocacy organizations, such as U.S. PIRG and Environment America, but also through our commitment to many other social change strategies, including our continual training of new organizers and advocates, our litigation work to enforce environmental laws in the absence of government action, insightful research, voter registration, and through our stewardship of fossil fuel-free mutual funds.  Our social change work is needed now, more than ever. We are hiring a Development Director to ensure that we meet that need for years to come.   Most of our work is largely funded by individual ‘small’ donors, whom we have recruited one person-to-person conversation at a time.  The Public Interest Network is hiring an experienced Development Director to utilize our track record, our broad donor base, and our seasoned staff of expert organizers and advocates to leverage an ambitious fundraising initiative.  The Director will exercise independent judgment and discretion in planning, organizing, and directing TPIN’s large donor fundraising, planned giving, and capital campaigns. The Director will work to raise money both for existing initiatives and to identify new opportunities for building support, will establish relationships with prospective donors, and will deepen relationships we already hold with our valued donors. The Director will work with leadership to identify Network priorities, to enhance the fundraising efforts of existing donor staff, and to build a dedicated team of fundraisers.  The Director will raise money to support our priorities, with activities that range from 501c(3), to 501c(4), to express political advocacy.    Representative Responsibilities Include:   Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.    Grow the Network’s major gifts program including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors.    Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.    Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.    Coordinate fundraising special events.    Work closely with Network leadership.    Recruit, train, and oversee other dedicated development staff.    Oversee creation of online and offline materials to support fundraising activities.    Perform other duties as requested.    Qualifications The Director must embrace the mission of The Public Interest Network; must have strong people skills and writing skills; be able to recruit and train staff; be an effective external representative for the organization; travel as necessary to meet with donors and to participate in organizational planning and strategy meetings; be systems-oriented; work well with Network leadership to integrate them into relationship building with donors; and have extensive experience with large donor fundraising. Candidates must have excellent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects.   Compensation & Benefits   Target annual compensation for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. The Public Interest Network offers a competitive benefits package.   Location Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Denver, CO; or Los Angeles, CA     Application To apply, please fill out our online application  here . Attach your resume and cover letter in .pdf form, and address your cover letter to Faye Park, TPIN Chief of Staff.   Things to Know When You Apply The Public Interest Network is a group of organizations that share a vision of a better future, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to making positive change. Visit  http://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values.html  for things you should know about our network when you apply.

Cal Wellness is seeking a Grants Administrator to facilitate and manage the administration of grant requests, from submission of a proposal through the distribution of grant funds. This position will be an important member of the new Grants Management team, which is re-envisioned to be a key strategic partner to teams across the foundation and dedicated to helping the foundation fulfill its mission by making impactful, data-driven decisions. This position requires a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance as well as the ability to envision, recommend, and implement process improvements. The Grants Administrator works in tandem with a counterpart to support the efficient and effective grantmaking operations at the foundation. The ideal candidate will be inspired by the foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  There will be opportunities for this position to proactively build on the recent implementation of an online grants management system to help streamline processes and improve organizational performance. This position can be in either our Los Angeles or Oakland offices, with some travel required between offices and other meetings/conferences.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Administer all grant recommendations from submission to approval, which includes conducting data entry and coding, due diligence, scheduling reporting requirements and payments, and ongoing cross-departmental workflow management Manage quality control processes and data integrity in the grants management system (foundationCONNECT), ensuring accuracy of grant and other CRM-related data. Envision, recommend, and implement process improvements. Prepare all grant-related correspondence for review including grant agreements, payment transmittal letters, and reporting notifications. Partners with the Finance team to administer weekly grant check requests and processing; Support the Director of Grants Management to manage all discretionary and matching gift fund distributions. Oversee nonstandard grant transactions and other anomalies related to grantmaking (including amendments, etc.) Maintain and enhance a strategic partnership with Programs staff throughout the grantmaking process, with a special focus on pipeline management and budget allocation tracking. Contribute to a truly interconnected, cross-departmental working environment by proactively collaborating with the Programs, Finance, Public Affairs, Executive and Operations teams on strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance with current IRS charitable giving guidelines and foundation-specific policies; Contribute to Grants Management’s customer service initiatives for both internal and external stakeholders, especially for the foundation's grantee portal and all grantmaking policies and practices. Assist with identifying issues and improvements to the grant-making process. Assist with grants database enhancement, clean-up, and maintenance. Assist in training staff and grantees as needed on technology or policy issues and procedure changes that affect them. Assist with the preparation and production of all grantmaking-related reports and memos for the foundation. Communicate with grantees and internal staff to facilitate timely handling of all grant related matters.   CANDIDATE PROFILE Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required; nonprofit, philanthropy, or grants management experience preferred. Self-motivated, strategic thinker with a strong commitment to collaboration and relationship building. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to create warm and impactful relationships with potential grantees, other non-profit professionals, staff, trustees and consultants. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook and Word). Experience with data entry and database management (foundationCONNECT/Salesforce a plus). Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated experience in successfully managing concurrent multiple projects. Travel Occasional domestic travel, primarily between foundation offices in Los Angeles and Oakland, California and other meetings/conferences.     Core Competencies The ideal candidate will embody Cal Wellness’ core competencies: Live our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Equity, Stewardship, Excellence, Learning, and Trust. Drive Towards Innovation: Be bold. Experiment and learn from both successes and failures. Make a Difference: Yes, we can. Own our responsibilities and our ability to make positive change. Contribute to One Team: We’re in this together. Our success is a collective effort. Show Courage: Be thoughtful but act on your convictions. Be open to feedback.   Benefits Highlights from our benefit package include: a variety of health plans, a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, professional development and educational opportunities, matching gifts, and the opportunity to work at a mission and values driven organization. Salary $63,000 - $75,000