The Detwiler Family Foundation invites applications from organizations based in the greater Philadelphia area or Portland, Oregon, that are dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of children in that community. Specifically, the foundation aims to serve children dealing with significant life challenges by providing them with greater access to education and the arts.

Funds will only be awarded to organizations that can demonstrate an impact on children dealing with challenges in the areas of health, welfare, security, and financial hardship. Organizations may apply for grants for specific projects, or for funds to match a current or ongoing fundraising campaign. All projects must be implemented by December 31, 2018.

Grant amounts will be based on the scope and budget of the project, with awards ranging between $5,000 and $50,000.

To be eligible, organizations must be located in either the greater Philadelphia region, including southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, or in Portland, Oregon. Grants will only be awarded to nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Detwiler Foundation website.

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2017

http://detwilerfamilyfoundation.org/home/grants/applicationrequirements/

The National Storytelling Network is accepting applications for the 2017 Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, an annual award that recognizes the transformational properties of storytelling and the ways storytelling can promote change in individuals and communities.

Grants of $5,000 will be awarded in support of model storytelling projects that are service-oriented, hosted by a community or organization, and replicable to some extent in other places and situations. Projects should have impact beyond their own communities, organizations, or clients; inspire excellence in applied storytelling work; and communicate to new audiences the humanitarian possibilities of storytelling.

Projects may involve various kinds of stories, including traditional tales and myths as well as personal and ad hoc narratives. Although oral storytelling should be central to the project, the work need not be conducted by professional storytellers. Educators, therapists, naturalists, internal or external organizational practitioners, and/or other personnel appropriate to the situation may carry out the project, so long as they can draw on suitable storytelling expertise and experience.

Areas of interest include health care, environmental education/activism, community development, law, multicultural awareness, organizational development, leadership, intergenerational initiatives, empowerment of the disabled, substance abuse prevention, and educational curriculum at all levels.

Preliminary proposals must be received no later than April 28, 2017. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by August 25, 2017.

See the National Storytelling Network website for complete program guidelines, information about previous winners, an FAQ, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: APRIL 28, 2017 (PRELIMINARY PROPOSALS)

http://www.storynet.org/grants/brimstone.html

The Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program is inviting applications for its 2017-18 fellowships. The year-long program is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the experience and skills needed to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies affecting older Americans.

To that end, the program offers fellows the opportunity to participate in a residential track or a non-residential track. The residential track allows fellows to participate in the policymaking process on either the federal or state level as legislative assistants in Congress, professional staff members in executive branch agencies, or policy organizations. The non-residential track allows fellows to remain at their home institution but to work on a policy project that involves brief placement(s) during the year at relevant sites. Core program components focused on career development and professional enrichment are provided for fellows in both tracks.

Fellows also have the opportunity to apply for second-year funding to pursue a component(s) of their fellowship experience/project at their placement site, at the state/local levels, or with a nongovernmental organization.

Stipends for residential fellows vary and are commensurate with each individual’s current base salary (up to $100,000 annually). In addition to a stipend, financial support will be provided for relocation (up to $4,500), and health insurance (up to $400/month), if not covered by the institution.

Non-residential fellows may receive up to $10,000 to cover approved project related expenses and travel costs. It is expected that applicants will secure institutional in-kind support that will allow them to commit 20 percent of their time to their project. Non-residential applicants who are early in their career and cannot secure full institutional in-kind support for their fellowship participation may apply for partial salary support from the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program, up to a maximum of $15,000.

Travel costs to fellowship-related meetings for all fellows will be reimbursed and are in addition to fellows’ stipends and non-residential fellows’ budgets.

Applicants at all career stages are eligible to apply, and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The program has a broad interdisciplinary focus and past fellows have included physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, healthcare administrators, epidemiologists, economists, and lawyers from academic and practice settings.

Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or one of its territories who have career plans that anticipate continued work in the U.S. after the fellowship period has ended.

See the Health and Aging Policy website for complete fellowship guidelines and application instructions.

DEADLINE: APRIL 17, 2017

http://www.healthandagingpolicy.org/

To encourage, enlighten and empower women about issues related to breast cancer in efforts to reduce the mortality rate through early detection. To offer spiritual and emotional support to women and their significant others.

• We are seeking grant writing volunteers.
• We hold monthly support meetings
• We refer for free mammograms
• We have community outreach programs: nutrition, breast health education exercise and more
• We visit in the hospitals and homes
• We provide emotional support
• Access to resources in and around Phila.

Interested parties contact Novella Lyons, President at 215 837 8920 or novellaklyons@wofah.org

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
 Completes invoicing, monitoring and auditing activities to meet contractual requirements associated with payment, performance and compliance
 Understands and ensures provider compliance with applicable laws and regulations, funder requirements, and PHMC standards regarding contract management
 Collects and enters all necessary performance data and audit notes in designated information management systems and data tools
 Develops corrective actions plans that effectively resolve areas of contractual noncompliance as needed
 Determines if technical assistance or professional development is needed to remediate areas of noncompliance and makes referrals as needed
 Tracks provider utilization of technical assistance or professional development resources
 Collects data and reports on trends in identified areas of noncompliance within provider caseload
 Reviews and approves provider invoices with high degree of accuracy within the contractually established timeframe
 Tracks and reports on provider compliance with fiscal benchmarks, including obligation benchmarks, auditing benchmarks and fiscal close-out benchmarks
 Assists the Contracts Coordinator in completing any requests for budget, finance or audit reports
 Supports annual PHL PreK Provider request for application and contract renewal activities
 Disseminates tools, trainings, and other resources to ensure PHL PreK providers understand and can successfully comply with the established contracting, reporting, invoicing, auditing, and annual reconciliation requirements
 Exercises good judgment in the application of rules, protocols, and guidelines to ensure consistent application across all Providers in caseload
 Actively seeks opportunities and cultivates partnerships to expand the value of program services in alignment with funder priorities and guidance
 Engages in ongoing professional development to support continuous quality improvement and relevant translation of research to practice within program operations
 All other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationships:
The Contracts Specialist reports to and is supervised by the PHL PreK Contracts Coordinator. The Contracts Specialist directly supervises the Contracts Specialists. The position is full time, 100% FTE.

Core Competencies:
 Knowledge of general office policies, procedures and work methods
 Knowledge of administrative and auditing practices
 Knowledge of personal computers and networked systems and their use, applications for database management, tracking and reporting in a human services or similar environment
 Ability to facilitate the coordination of multiple tasks
 Ability to communicate effectively with employees, other professionals, government agencies, in a positive, pleasant, professional and productive manner in writing, by telephone, and in personal contacts

Minimum Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Education, or related field
 Two years related experience human services, early childhood, education, government or related field
Other Requirements:
 This job includes the normal physical demands associated with office work including bending, lifting, and carrying.
 Ability to pass a health examination and criminal background check. Ability to work effectively with minimal daily guidance. Knowledge of community resources. Successful experience working in a team setting. Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
 This position may include the need to attend weekend or evening meetings or trainings and might involve travel.

Applications accepted through Friday, March 31st. Apply directly through the PHMC website at: PHL PreK Contracts Specialist-PHMC

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/PUB1002/JobBoard/c8784846-358b-1bec-45e9-f994af5fccee/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=1c4031a3-d6bf-4fa0-a7c2-38fe11b81673

Saturday, March 18th, 12 pm

Mighty Writers El Futuro
1025 S. 9th Street
@storyupphilly
(267) 432-6316
storyupphilly@gmail.com
http://www.storyupphilly.com

Free StoryUP! Show at El Futuro See your ideas and stories come to life onstage! Join us for a unique adventure as improvisational actors present an interactive show based on the ideas and stories from the child audience, with the kids taking part all the way!

*Performance will be in English

http://www.gsep.org/volunteers/become-a-volunteer/

Check out our video for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXaCzff6Kug

Volunteer Financial Coach
Clients are enrolled in a Boot Camp program consisting of a series of financial workshops where they create realistic action plans with the assistance of our staff and financial planning experts. Volunteer coaches will work one-on-one with clients for six months to engage and motivate clients as they create and pursue realistic financial goals and practice new financial skills.

Volunteer financial coaches will receive comprehensive training in financial coaching which will provide the tools and skills needed to guide a client in developing and implementing an action plan to reach their financial goals and achieve financial stability. Volunteers should have a desire to learn coaching concepts and an ability to remain positive and culturally sensitive. No financial background necessary!

Volunteer Responsibilities:
 Commit to 6 months in the program, volunteering a minimum of 1 hour each month.
 Work with client relating to their personal financial goals involving debt, credit and savings.
 Maintain unconditional positive regard for the client, and at all times be supportive and non-judgmental of the client, their views, lifestyle and aspirations.
 Assist client in resolving current financial situations while shifting the focus to long-term proactive financial management and stability.
 Evaluate and report outcomes of the process, using prescribed reporting procedures to ensure the relationship is successful and to help identify best practices.
 Attendance at 3 mandatory events:
o Volunteer Training – This 5.5 hour training is held at Clarifi’s main office in downtown Philadelphia. Volunteers learn about Clarifi’s mission, programs, and services and receive comprehensive training in a supportive environment. Please select one of the following training dates to attend.
 Monday, April 3 from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM OR
 Tuesday, April 4 from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM OR
 Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
o Program Launch – At this event, coaches are introduced to their partner clients and spend time completing activities and getting to know one another.
 Saturday, May 13 from 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Tentative).
o Graduation Ceremony (TBA) – Clients who successfully complete the six month program are honored at a Graduation Ceremony. Family and friends of the clients, along with coaches, are invited to attend and celebrate the hard work and successes of the graduates!

Application Process:
Interested Volunteers should contact the Coaching Program Team (volunteer@clarifi.org or call 215-320-1484).

Tour Dates and Times:

The Independence and Liberty program will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through May 17, 2017. The bus will pick your group up at your school at 9:00 and return you by 2:30.

Each program is limited to 32 students. However, you can register for more than one program. We offer two programs each day.

As of today, these dates are available:

April 4
April 5
April 6
April 11
April 12 (1 program only)
April 13 (1 program only)
April 19
April 20
April 25
April 26
May 2
May 3
May 11 (1 program only)
May 17
Teacher Workshop:

To help teachers make the most of the field trip, all teachers receiving a free field trip are required to attend a teacher workshop prior to the field trip. The teacher workshops are scheduled for these dates:

Saturday, March 18, 2017, 1:15 – 4:15
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9:30 – 12:30
Saturday, April 8, 2017, 1:15 – 4:15

Photographic Permission:

Five to ten schools will be selected to be photographed while touring the park. All teachers must agree to get photograph release forms signed by their students if they are selected for this publicity.

To Register:

To register for this free field trip please provide the following information:

Preferred program date:
Second choice for program date:
Date teacher leading this field trip will attend a teacher workshop:
Name of teacher leading this field trip:
Email of teacher leading field trip:
School’s Phone number:
Cell phone of teacher leading field trip:
School Name:
School’s Address:
Students’ grade level (must be 4th grade):
Number of students (no more than 32):
Number of adults (an estimate is fine):

Reservations are now being accepted.  For more information, email jeffrey_collins@nps.gov.

Please join us at April’s Education First Compact

Thursday, April 6, 2017
7:45 – 10:00 am

Philadelphia Education Fund Headquarters
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Lobby
Philadelphia, PA 19103

FREE Breakfast and Registration

Writing is Reading: Getting Started on the Road to Literacy

with presenters

Dr. Diane Waff,
Practice Professor of Education and Director,
Philadelphia Writing Project,
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education

Doria Mitchell,
Director, K-3 Early Literacy and Special Projects,
School District of Philadelphia

Awilda Balbuena,
Principal
Philip H. Sheridan Elementary

Angela Burke Beaumont
Teacher
Frances E. Willard Elementary

Literacy is the doorway to learning. It empowers young learners to navigate a complex world, inspires them to pursue their passions, and prepares students for higher-level academics. Yet, two out of three Philadelphia school children cannot read at grade level by the time they enter fourth grade. The School District of Philadelphia, working with a broad range of community partners through the Read by 4th Campaign and the Mayor’s Office, aims to double the number of fourth graders reading at grade level by 2020. Ample research suggests that when children write, their reading also improves.

This April, we’ll have the opportunity to see how two Philadelphia schools are using an evidence-based writing program to enhance literacy for all of their kindergarten and first-grade students, including young English learners. The School District of Philadelphia’s Comprehensive Literacy Framework (Pre-K to 5) defines specific grade level goals for our youngest learners in both writing and reading and the panelists will provide a look at how the program works as part of this Framework. They will facilitate a discussion about how parents, teachers, and community members can work together to implement strong literacy programs for our youngest learners. What does it take to translate policy goals into a school context for student success? How are reading and writing related? How can we support writing for all learners?

Come to learn and share your thoughts and questions.

Program Schedule:
* 7:45-8:00am Networking and Breakfast Reception
* 8:00-9:30am Program
* 9:30-10:00am Q&A

RSVP is required.

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-education-fund-education-first-compact-april-2017-tickets-32352844228

Kira J. Baker-Doyle’s new book, “Transformative Teachers: Teacher Leadership and Learning in a Connected World” (Harvard Education Press) offers insight on the pulse of teaching and teacher leadership today.

In the first chapter, she introduces readers to Samuel Reed III, a public middle school teacher in Philadelphia who she says “helped to initiate a change in my understanding of transformative teacher learning and leadership in the digital age.” He writes for the Public School Notebook blog “about his work in the field and the classroom, often advocating the idea of ‘flipping the script,’ challenging others to see the strengths of his students and school community rather than focusing on deficits.”

https://dmlcentral.net/watchworthy-wednesday-new-book-focus-teacher-leadership-connected-learning/

LoLa38 is a creative placemaking collaboration between the Lindy Institute at Drexel University, Wexford Science & Technology, and the People’s Emergency Center CDC.

Our mission is to encourage civic conversation through the artistic activation of the assets (social and geographic) which make Lower Lancaster Avenue a gateway to West Philadelphia’s culture and community

Our work centers around the intersection of 38th/Lancaster/Powelton and the two parcels slated for re-development: The United Bank Building and the University City High School.

The best way to learn more is to attend an info session and site visit on March 15th. You can RSVP here.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-3nSNOnHbqeIXUEJlLXVl9bqnhMSDUb2-9xX_Opw6xBbGow/viewform?c=0&w=1

If you’re not able to attend please email us and we’ll add to this list: lola38arts@gmail.com

https://sites.google.com/view/lola38callforartists/

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Coordinator II for The Office of Civic Engagement. This position reports to and is under the supervision of the Program Coordinator I and Associate Chancellor of Civic Engagement at Rutgers Camden and the Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) Director at Rutgers University New Brunswick. The Program Coordinator II shares responsibility for the coordination of key components of the Rutgers Future Scholars program, a competitive college preparation scholarship program, operated on the Rutgers-Camden campus. The incumbent assists in supervising RFS seasonal and temporary personnel, assist in the development and implementation of academic, cultural, and personal development programming for RFS participants and families, maintain administrative office duties, assist in managing and supporting budget and program reporting, maintain accurate records and data, support and foster relationship with RFS Director, the Camden public schools, other RFS sites, partners, and other relevant agencies. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Assists the Program Coordinator I in supervising and evaluating RFS program staff at the Camden site.
• Implements counseling and academic support protocols and procedures.
• Assists in conducting staff training and orientation activities/workshops.
• Assists with the development and implementation of programming for RFS participants at RU site consistent with the overall goals and objectives of the program.
• Consults with the Program Coordinator I and/or Director in finalizing the creation and implementation of program components.
• Documents all project activities, outcomes, and results.
• Conducts and evaluate student assessments.
• Develops student learning plans and monitors student progress.
• Coordinates, facilitates and supports RFS Camden site participants with networking, mentorship, and college readiness activities
• Assists in the management and support RFS budget and program reporting
• Assists in the Submission all budget and program reports required and/or requested on time and error free.
• Ensures that all programming and budget expenditures meet RFS specified requirements, obligations, and timeframes.
• Performs general office management duties.
• Maintains accurate records and data on RFS site participants and ensure compatibility of data collection and maintenance with University systems and requirements.
• Supports and fosters relationships with the RFS Director, the Camden Public School System (CPS), other RFS sites, partners, and other relevant agencies.

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/42039

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Join community partners in an adventure-filled day to explore the future site of the Discovery Center on the banks
of the East Park Reservoir in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.

Activities will include:

• GUIDED BIRD-WATCHING HIKES
• BIRDING BACKPACKS
• CLIMBING WALL
• FOOD & MUSIC
• FIRE PITS
• HOT CHOCOLATE

Saturday, March 18, 2017
10 AM to 2 PM. Rain or shine.
33rd and Oxford Sts.

Overview:

Audubon Pennsylvania is working with other local environmental centers in an effort to build a network focused on constituency building and stewardship of the Delaware River watershed. This network of 23 environmental centers, spread across the Delaware River watershed, is interconnected by The Circuit, the regional trail network of multi-use bike/pedestrian trails and waterways (rivers, streams, creeks). The Centers network seeks to hire 23 young people (one at each center,) for a 12 week summer fellowship designed to advance our collective impact across the watershed. This program will foster watershed stewardship by establishing a team of ambassadors and building capacity for a network of centers.

Audubon Pennsylvania’s (APA) mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the Earth’s biological diversity in Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia, we focus our efforts in priority watersheds and the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, site of the future Discovery Center (a partnership with Philadelphia Outward Bound School). APA works closely with partnering agencies and organizations to engage Philadelphia citizens in habitat restoration, conservation, stewardship, and learning opportunities, which increase and improve habitat around the city and connect more people to nature.
Position Summary:

The Delaware River Watershed Fellow will serve as an ambassador for Audubon Pennsylvania and the Delaware River watershed by engaging our watershed community, inspiring watershed stewardship and helping APA reach and engage new and underserved audiences. By the end of the 12 weeks of service, Fellows will have become local watershed ambassadors in their community and will have introduced many new people to their local trails, waterways, and environmental center, as well as the steps they can take to help restore and protect the Delaware River watershed.

Position Location: Philadelphia, PA. The fellow will spend much of their time in the field, in Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, and the Darby/Cobbs, Wissahickon and Tookany-Tacony/Frankford watersheds.
Duties:
– Engage target communities in Philadelphia through stewardship, education, recreation and civic engagement.
– Participate in a 3-day Watershed Stewardship Training at Pocono Environmental Education Center (overnight, June 14-16.) http://www.peec.org/
– Complete a required Capstone project to be presented at the end of season Watershed Fellowship Summit, August 18. This individual project should help enhance network goals, deepen the connection and engagement of trail and water users and expand watershed protection and restoration.
– Fellows will be expected to participate in regular online interaction with the other Watershed Fellows through an online discussion platform.
– Fellows will be required to visit at least two other Environmental Centers in the network in order to gain a more complete understanding of the Delaware River watershed.
– Represent Audubon Pennsylvania at resource fairs and festivals around Philadelphia.
– Lead environmental education and programming in targeted communities.
– Explore ways to engage new and diverse communities, including underrepresented audiences in the city.
– Assist with volunteer events.
– Assist in communication with Audubon’s constituents via social media, targeted emails and newsletters.
– Monitor and document restoration site conditions, and make recommendations on maintenance.
– Complete other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

– Age 18-24 by June 5 start date.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills; superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity also necessary.
– Must be people oriented, have a team-focused attitude, and the ability to professionally represent Audubon Pennsylvania and the network to the public.
– A positive attitude and good sense of humor, as well as comfort working independently as a leader and part of a team, when needed.
– Must be self-motivated and willing to work in a flexible, non-structured environment.
– Audubon Pennsylvania is dedicated to building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.
– Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
– Must have access to reliable vehicle or proficiency with public transportation.

Essential dates

– June 5: Fellows start date at Audubon Pennsylvania
– June 14 – 16: Required Watershed Stewardship Training (overnight) at Pocono Environmental Education Center. (Food and accommodations provided.)
– August 18: Watershed Fellowship Summit at John Heinz NWR, Philadelphia.
– August 25: Last day of Fellowship

Compensation: This position pays $12/hr. Fellows will serve 35 hours/week for 12 weeks (June 5-August 25).

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Rhyan Grech
Program Manager, Community Stewardship
Audubon Pennsylvania
rgrech@audubon.org

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Position Overview:

The Community Organizer has the responsibility for cultivating relationships with members of diverse faith congregations across the city, teaching them community-organizing skills and supporting them to conduct successful issue campaigns on the local, state and potentially national levels.

Specifically, the Community Organizer will be responsible for maximizing the involvement of members of a set of congregations that belong to POWER through ongoing relationship building, leadership training, coaching and mobilization for meetings, events and actions. The Community Organizer will – at the direction of the Director of Organizing – work towards specific goals for getting his/her assigned congregations to play active roles in POWER’s main campaigns: school funding equity, living wage/minimum wage increase, criminal justice reform, voter turnout – as well as other potential or related campaigns that POWER is involved with.

POWER has a strong learning culture and places a high priority on personal learning, racial awareness and analysis, and relationship building. The ideal candidate would have a passion for justice, strong relational skills, a strong sense of their own faith values, a capacity to build bridges across multiple cultures, awareness of personal and societal racism, and demonstrable experience in bringing people together to win campaign victories. Strong written and verbal skills are required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.

About POWER

We are Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild (POWER). We are 50 congregations in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties, intentionally bringing people together across the lines of race, faith, income level and neighborhood — lines which have historically kept Philadelphians divided. We are people of faith committed to the work of bringing about racial and economic justice here and now, in our city and our region. By strengthening and mobilizing our networks of relationships, we seek to exercise power in the public arena so that the needs and priorities of all Philadelphians are reflected in the systems and policies that shape our city. More recently, POWER has expanded beyond Philadelphia to build POWER Metro, a network of congregations in Montgomery and Delaware Counties as well as POWER Center State, an effort to bring together faith leaders in York, Lancaster, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties.

POWER is a proud affiliate of the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org), the largest and fastest growing faith-based community organizing effort in the country. At PICO we are lifting a new vision for America that is rooted in our shared moral values and democratic traditions. POWER is also a member of the Partnership for Working Families (http://www.forworkingfamilies.org).

For more information on POWER visit our website at http://www.powerinterfaith.org.

This position is full time with significant evening and weekend work. Starting salary is competitive, depending on experience; benefits include excellent health plan and retirement plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct 15-20 one-on-one meetings each week with new or established POWER leaders, clergy, and influential external leaders on a consistent and regular basis
• Prepare written weekly reports on progress and outcomes of her/his work.
• Provide regular organizing training for POWER leaders and community members in the principles and strategies of congregation-based community organizing
• Support POWER congregational teams in outreach, research, and strategic planning leading to large community action meetings that impact systemic change
• Provide support and strategic guidance to Strategy Teams (groups of POWER members that lead each issue campaign)
• Attend professional development sessions
• Meet on a regular basis with the Director of Organizing to shadow, plan and evaluate work progress

SKILLS:

• Ability and experience working cross-culturally
• Solid understanding of one’s own faith journey
• Strong relational skills and ability to connect, engage, and inspire community members across multiple cultures including: religion, race, gender, age, language, class and experiences
• Capacity to think strategically and analytically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community.
• Desire to learn and openness to challenge
• Ability to work as part of a strong staff team as well as independently
• Relevant previous organizing experience (Community, Labor, Voter) a plus
• Demonstrable experience working with faith communities and/or in a faith-based environment required
• Ability to design and implement trainings, using popular education and other teaching methods.
• Highly organized, ability to handle multiple tasks, manage a busy schedule of many face to face meetings and document both progress and outcomes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of programs, the Voter Activation Network (VAN), and CRM/databases are highly desired.

Salary & Benefits:

• Starting Salary $47,500, depending on years of experience and demonstrated successes.
• Health care plan for employee after 90 days of employment (POWER pays 70% of premium) including dental and vision. Retirement plan (matching plan by employer) after one year of employment.

Application Procedure:

To apply:
Email the following documents to info@powerphiladelphia.org with the subject line “Community Organizer Position”

1. Resume
2. Letter (2 pages MAX) describing your background, interest in, and qualifications for this position
3. List of three professional references

http://powerinterfaith.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/CommunityOrganizerJobDescription3-1-17.docx.pdf

Research Experience for Teachers (RET)
A program for Research Experience for Teachers from schools in the Delaware Valley was started in 1999. Teachers spend 6 weeks working on an individual research project under the supervision of a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow in the laboratory of an LRSM -associated faculty member. At the end of the program the teacher must make an oral presentation of his/her findings and also submit a research paper before leaving the program.

Research Experience for Teachers 2017

With support from the National Science Foundation, this program seeks up to five high school science teachers from the Delaware Valley region. The teachers will undertake a summer research program for six weeks from June 19 through July 28, 2017 and each will be assigned to a senior investigator in five of our IRG or Seed programs within the PENN MRSEC. It is proposed that each teacher learn a specific instrumental technique that is seminal to the research interests of the group, e.g. x-ray diffraction or scanning electron microscopy, which he/she will use to conduct a short research assignment pertinent to the goals of the group.

During the first week the teachers will be given instruction on laboratory safety and a mini course on materials science that will cover most of the major classes of materials: metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, and biomaterials plus an overview of the major characterization techniques used in the MRSEC. This will include tours and demonstrations of the MRSEC’s Shared Experimental Facilities. Instruction will also be given on research methodology.

Each teacher will be expected to present a short oral report on his/her research activity during the last week of the program and also to submit a short, written report. Teachers will be expected to return to the LRSM at the start of the following summer to informally discuss their experiences throughout the year with the incoming class of teachers.

Application deadline April 15

http://www.lrsm.upenn.edu/outreach/ret/

TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017
6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

WeWork
1900 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Panelists:

• Jamie Gauthier, Fairmount Park Conservancy
• Megan Maltenfort, VWR
• Dominic McGraw, Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
• Melissa Lee, The GREEN Program
• Moderator: Julie Hancher, Green Philly

Click here to register and learn more.

https://green-philly-blog.ticketleap.com/beyond-the-blog-careers-in-sustainability-panel/details

$49 – Register Now!

Have you ever looked at one of those “50 Tools to Do Whatever” posts and wished someone would just show you which one to use to do what you want? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices online. And it’s really frustrating to get started only to realize the tool doesn’t work the way you expected.

But to start using infographics in your materials, first you need to create some! And it’s harder than it looks to combine a bunch of stats and images to tell a clear, compelling story.

So in this month’s class, we’ll show you how to create a data-driven image that works. We’ll also explore the features of a few different online tools to help you get the job done.

https://nonprofittoolkit.leadpages.co/infographics-master-class-23-22-17/