End AIDS: HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit is a program part of our 24th annual AIDS Education Month. This year’s Prevention Summit will provide the latest information about research, evidence-based HIV prevention, outreach strategies, and best practices.

Why Art?
Art is an essential creative component to life. It allows us to process life experiences on a soul level typically defined through artistic expression and imagination. As an HIV prevention summit, we are looking for empowering art that speaks to the history, activism, current trends, treatment, and education around HIV and AIDS awareness. Highlighting the creative contributions of individuals and organizations fighting to end all intersections of oppression, prejudice, and stigma of HIV/AIDS that perpetuate fear and existing stigmas will add to this educational platform. Your artwork will pull together the work of community organizers, activists, and those most impacted by this disease providing a visual voice to promote awareness.

Who is the Audience?
This summit brings together the communities that are impacted by HIV and AIDS, service providers, family and loved ones, faith based organizations, community members, activists and advocates.

Submission and Gallery Information
If you are interested in the opportunity to have your unique artwork displayed, please respond to this email The Community Health Training Alliance (CHTA) via email at chta@fight.org to request an application. All submissions are due by May 25, 2018 by 5pm.

Dropping off and Picking up Your Artwork
 The End AIDS: HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit will be held on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. More information about the conference can be found here.

https://www.aidseducationmonth.org/

 All artwork must be dropped off at Philadelphia FIGHT 1233 Locust St., 3rd Flr. on Monday, June 11, 2018, by 5pm.
 All artwork may be picked up from Philadelphia FIGHT on/after Thursday, June 22, 2018.

Setting Up Your Artwork
We will work to accommodate your display needs; though we do have some spatial and set up limitations. We are able to provide the following equipment for set up:
 Easels for framed and/or sturdy pieces
 Tables for displaying unframed pieces
 Photo backdrop stand

PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Through advocacy and education, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) leads the movement to make bicycling safe and fun for anyone who wants to ride in our region. We believe that people from all racial and economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy and affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play.

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is hiring a program coordinator to support the operations of Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC), a youth program that fosters healthy habits, independence, and leadership in Philadelphia youth through the sport of cycling. BCGP is in its fourth year of running BCYC, formerly known as Cadence Youth Cycling. BCYC runs road cycling teams at Title One high schools and community centers from March to June impacting approximately 100 students across 6-8 sites. Athletes who demonstrate leadership, responsibility and sportsmanship have the opportunity to join the BCYC All Star Leadership Team, which runs throughout the year providing students the opportunity to join our Race, Tour, Tri, Cyclocross teams and take advantage of a number of leadership and academic support tracks. The program coordinator will support any and all major operations, logistics, and implementation of BCYC Programming alongside the program manager which include but are not limited to: student recruitment, event planning, inventory management and maintenance, and volunteer coordination.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

BCYC Program Coordinator…
● Reports to the BCYC Program Manager, Taylor Kuyk-White.
● Works out of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia office as well as on site where programs operate (West, Northwest, and North Philly as well as event sites across the region).
● Works outdoors and on weekends and evenings as needed, especially from March – August.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the coordinator will flex slightly based on the areas of competency brought by the chosen candidate. See more about this in desired qualifications.
1. Student Recruitment and Retention
● Work with site support staff to promote our programs at partner sites throughout the city, ensuring core teams are filled with teams of 10-15 students in the spring and summer, helping to hit our goal of 150 core participants by 2020.
● Support coaches and program manager in nominating and implementing all star testing across sites, helping to hit our goal of 50 committed all stars by 2020.
● Participate in core and All Star programs 2-3 times a week to mentor coaches and build relationships with athletes and staff alike.
● Maintain relationships with athletes, parents, and coaches to ensure good athlete participation across programs.
2. Event Coordination
● Coordinate details such as food, routes, timing logistics, and meeting locations for core and all star events.
● Promote these events to athletes and parents through social media, flyers, phone calls, etc.
● Recruit full teams at each site before the start of spring season.
● Manage travel logistics, race registration, meals, and budget for all star team races and events during the summer and fall.
● Work with coaches, athletes, and parents to provide detailed itineraries at least 2 weeks in advance of each field trip that requires vehicular travel.
3. Inventory Management
● Assure sites have appropriate materials and equipment in advance of season start.
● Transport bikes and inventory via cargo van to sites, storage, bike shop partners, etc.
● Manage bike inventory process, including storage and ordering tools and components.
● Conduct bi-weekly site visits during the spring to offer inventory drop offs and core bike tune ups.
● Host monthly all star maintenance days to repair bikes that remain in youth’s possession year round.
● Manage winter core bike overhauls
● Keep an active fleet log noting location, status, and rider of all bikes in the fleet.
5. Volunteer Management
● Recruit volunteers through regularly updating volunteer opportunities on a sign up log and matching interested applicants to available opportunities.
● Conduct small volunteer trainings when new volunteers come aboard outside of coach training season.
● Support and manage volunteers at their posting.
6. Leading Youth Programming
● Sub for and mentor coaches in leading safe and enriching cycling practices at any of our core or all star sessions.
● Gather curriculum and facilitate programming for our leadership programs such as homework help, cycle squad, and youth advisory committee
7. Uphold BCYC’s commitment to racial, economic, gender, sexuality, and ability equity, access, safety, and justice:
● Create and uphold a culture of safe space and identity celebration at our cycling sites through mentorship, coach training, and resource sharing.
● Support our youth leaders in connecting their work and our resources within BCYC to social justice movements they are passionate about.
● Use your platform and resources as a BCGP employee to advocate for social issues we value.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
The Program Coordinator will work very closely with the Program Manager to support the operations and implementation of all essential functions of the BCYC Program. BCYC is a multi-faceted program by nature, and as such requires a dynamic individual. We aim to hire a coordinator that has experience and competence in most of the following areas, and an ability and interest in learning and growing into the remaining areas. Please detail in your cover letter the breakdown of your skill and experience in the following areas.

● ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: The program coordinator will have superior organization and communication skills, including attention to detail and prompt email and phone response time. Flexibility and resourcefulness during unexpected challenges are both keys to success.
● BICYCLE MECHANICS: The ideal candidate brings a intermediate to advanced level of experience as a bike mechanic, leaving them competent to As the head of our inventory and maintenance, the program coordinator must be an experienced mechanic. The candidate should have the ability to quickly assess and repair mechanical problems on a variety of bicycles and be prepared to oversee a well stocked and operational shop space.
● CYCLING BACKGROUND: The program coordinator’s role relies heavily on the candidate’s knowledge and experience in competitive cycling in a variety of disciplines to plan successful cycling events and coordinate race logistics. The ideal candidate comes to us with at least 2 years of bicycle racing experience.
● POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Our desired candidate brings experience and values rooted in mentoring youth in accordance with positive youth development principles. Embracing youth leadership, employing trauma sensitive mentorship, and commitment to building relationships are all important aspects of our program.

Candidate must also:
● Have a valid driver’s license with a clean record and at least 3 years of driving experience.
● Pass PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
● Be willing to visit any Philadelphia neighborhood on foot, bicycle or by public transit.
● Commit to following traffic safety laws and using all appropriate safety gear including helmets, lights, etc.

All interested candidates should send the following to Search@bicyclecoalition.org
● An up-to-date resume
● A cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at BCGP and what makes you a good fit specifically for the BCYC Program Coordinator role. Be sure to relay your story in addition to your professional attributes.
● References will be requested as the hiring process moves forward.
● Email subject should read: “[last name] BCYC Program Coordinator application”

Application Deadline: Rolling, with May 21st receiving priority.
● With a start date of June 18th, we aim to make a hiring offer by June 1st.
● Phone Interviews will begin on May 21st with in person interviews to follow. Applications received before this time will receive priority.

We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for interview
The Bicycle Coalition is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race,
color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability,
sex or age.

Tuition and materials are free of charge to early childhood educators, K-12 teachers and other human services professionals who work with children and families.

In partnership with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

All groups meet every other week and are held at One Penn Center (1617 JFK Boulevard) Suite 1705 unless otherwise noted. A group schedule will be provided with your confirmation of registration approximately 4 weeks prior to the start of your course. Please visit our website for complete course descriptions.

Courses for Becoming Trauma-Sensitive, Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Competent
Enhancing Trauma Awareness (1st in trauma series) 6 sessions
Prerequisite: None
Group 2001Su18 • Wednesdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning July 11
Group 2002Su18 • Mondays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning July 16
Group 2003Su18 • Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning July 17 in North Wales, PA
Group 2005Fa18 • Tuesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning Sept 18
Group 2008Fa18 • Wednesdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning Sept 19 in Cherry Hill, NJ

Deepening Trauma Awareness (2nd in trauma series) 12 sessions
Prerequisite: Enhancing Trauma Awareness
Group 2101Su18 • Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning July 10
Group 2102Su18 • Mondays from 5:30-8:00 PM beginning July 16
Group 2103Su18 • Wednesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning July 18 in Cherry Hill, NJ

Applying Trauma Principles (3rd in trauma series) 12 sessions
Prerequisites: Enhancing Trauma Awareness and Deepening Trauma Awareness
Group 6001Su18 • Wednesdays from 5:30-8:00 PM beginning July 11
Group 6003Su18 • Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning July 19

General LGI Courses: Processing Pain, Facilitating Healing
9 sessions • Prerequisites: All three trauma courses or Enhancing Trauma Awareness and Essential Communication Skills
Group 9281Su18 • Wednesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning August 29

Understanding Anger
6 sessions • Prerequisites: None
Group 401Fa18 • Wednesdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning September 12

Group Facilitation
6 sessions • Prerequisites: None
Group 501Fa18 • Thursdays from 1:30-4:00 PM beginning September 20

Understanding Teens
6 sessions • Prerequisites: None
Group 801Fa18 • Tuesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM beginning September 25

The WorkReady Young Investors League Program Coordinator will lead the administration of a financial literacy and education pilot program by providing general administrative and data assistance to the Assistant Director, providing management support to 20 financial coaches, and driving the program goals of providing 300 youth with robust financial education over the 6-week Summer WorkReady program.

This is a seasonal position beginning in early May and ending in August/September.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May – June
 Identify best practice resources and methods for delivering participant orientations, mentoring, workshops, and enrichment activities;
 Prepare written materials incorporating the identified best practice materials, including curricula for financial literacy instruction;
 Conduct outreach to various partners, organizations and businesses to arrange for guest speakers and workshops for the Financial Coach Bootcamp and youth professional development days;
 Provide assistance in the recruitment, vetting, and hiring of 20 financial coaches;
 Coordinate and schedule trainings, orientations, youth professional development, and staff professional development;
 Coordinate with program partners and other staff to implement and facilitate youth orientations, workshops, and enrichment activities;
 Create and maintain a filing system for program participant files and other paperwork;
 Assist with troubleshooting inquiries from program participants, potential program participants, and worksites;
 Perform other related duties as assigned.

July-August

 Oversee program data entry and file maintenance, ensuring accurate data collection and consistent, transparent, quality communication flow both internally and externally;
 Coordinate with Assistant Director and Program Managers to ensure accurate and timely responses to inquiries from youth applicants and their families regarding program details and requirements;
 Support Financial Coaches in the implementation and delivery of financial education curricula;
 Continue to troubleshoot any remaining issues with youth assignments and workshop facilitation;
 Support program close-out, including reviewing staff reports and ensuring files are complete and stored neatly;
 Perform other related duties as required to ensure program quality and funder compliance.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
 Strong project management skills with the ability to support a diverse staff, manage a large volume of data, and troubleshoot a large volume of inquiries
 Must be a flexible, communicative, and agile team player, able to coordinate and share resources and data;
 Strong leadership skills – must be comfortable delegating tasks and managing a team;
 Ability to motivate and support staff, including individual staff  development and forming a cohesive team
 Must be able to multi-task while meeting programmatic benchmarks and deadlines;
 Ability to communicate program deadlines, deescalate conflicts, and stay cool under pressure
 Strong inquiry and conflict resolution skills;
 Good organization skills and detailed-oriented;
 Must be comfortable working with youth and young adults ages 14-18;
 Must be willing to work some non-traditional hours, as needed;
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills; customer-service oriented;
 Must be a self-starter with good time management skills;
 Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
 A minimum of 2-5 years previous work experience working with data preferred;
 Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and have strong typing skills.

Special Note: This position requires a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Send resume and cover letter to UACSYEHiring@gmail.com with subject line “Young Investor’s League Program Coordinator”.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend training on concepts of financial literacy, workshop facilitation, and cultural competency to deliver high-quality financial education to youth WorkReady participants;
• Develop and maintain meaningful, trusting personal relationships with active and potential youth;
• Practice effective communication and goal setting/coaching skills to interact with individuals in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner, keeping in mind the uniqueness of an individual’s attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding money;
• Coach, mentor, and motivate participants to identify their financial goals and to develop and implement the steps needed to achieve those goals;
• Become familiar with community resources and services so as to provide youth with referrals to other programs to achieve specific financial goals, such as understanding credit, budgeting for college, and investing;
• Work collaboratively with other financial coaches as needed;
• Ensure completion and maintenance of all client intake forms, privacy documents and other paperwork as needed
• Set aside a daily and weekly time to ensure that all data entry is current and complete;
• Maintain strict confidentiality of customer information, actions, and records;
• Identify best practice resources and methods for delivering participant orientations, mentoring, workshops, and enrichment activities;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

 Must be a flexible, communicative, and agile team player, able to coordinate and share resources and data;
 Knowledge of youth development and curriculum development;
 Strong customer-service orientation with good verbal and written communication skills;
 Strong organization skills and detail-oriented;
 Must be able to multi-task while meeting programmatic benchmarks and deadlines;
 Must be comfortable working with youth and young adults ages 14-21;
 Must be willing to work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed;
 Must be a self-starter with good time management skills.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
 Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field required;
 A minimum of 2-5 years previous work experience preferred;
 Experience mentoring and/or teaching youth and young adults ages 14-21 preferred;
 Experience developing and implementing curriculum and professional development preferred;
 Experience working in the nonprofit sector preferred;
 Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and have strong typing skills.
 Internet-savvy and able to use smartphone- and laptop-based financial coaching tools to enter data and support client

Preferred
 Some experience with and understanding of topics related to financial literacy, such as financial goal setting, budgeting, credit building/rebuilding, and asset development preferred (however, coaches will receive thorough training on these topics)

Special Note: This position requires a criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint-based background check.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Send resume and cover letter to UACSYEHiring@gmail.com with subject line “Young Investor’s League Financial Coach”.

Are you a teacher or administrator interested in incorporating aquaponics into your curriculum?

Riverbend is excited to open our doors for a new, unique experience! Learn about Riverbend’s award winning aquaponics program and tour our aquaponics greenhouse. Throughout this open house our experts will be here to answer all of your questions to see how this program fits your classroom and school needs.
Space is limited. RSVP is required

https://riverbendeec.org/events/building-stem-skills-through-aquaponics-open-house

What: Second Annual PA ACE State Leadership Conference and Retreat
When: Monday, June 11 to Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Where: Cabrini University, The Mansion
Radnor, PA
https://www.cabrini.edu/about/visit/directions

Conference Theme:

“Tuning into the Transformative Power of Women’s Leadership: Promoting Positive Workplace Cultures”

Pennsylvania ACE Women’s Network (PA ACE) is at the forefront of the major issues affecting post secondary education. Our mission and purpose is to create a professional network that identifies and supports opportunities for the advancement and leadership development of women who hold various leadership positions within institutions of higher education in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

REGISTER HERE! This is the link to view the conference schedule first & then proceed to registration via Eventbrite

Spring 2024 In-Person Event

The most important time-sensitive detail is the hotel. We have a reserved block of rooms at the Radnor Hotel (the closest to Cabrini University). If you want to reserve a room there, please do so before May 9th. The hotel will release the unused rooms on May 10th and may not honor the rate.

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Conference rate of $159.00 per night. Conference registrants must book the room by no later than 5/9/2018. This is not offered via online booking. Guests need to call the hotel and refer to “Cabrini PAACE-Women’s Network” when booking.

Bring your business cards and plan to network!

Please spread the word on your campuses and forward this information with other interested higher education colleagues in the greater Pennsylvania and Tri-State area. All higher education professionals in all positions across the Academe are most welcome!

Libraries are no longer buildings only filled with books. They are community learning centers that aim to address community needs. We are not waiting for patrons to come into the building. We are taking our work out into the community to meet people where they are and learn more about how we can better serve the neighborhood.

Library Friends groups are independent community groups that support and steward individual neighborhood libraries as well as the Free Library system as a whole. The Friends groups are a vital component of the library system and insuring that we are a community centered institution.  They serve as the bridge between the library and the community by: informing library staff of community issues and needs and facilitating opportunities for the library to partner with the community in addressing those needs; promoting the library and its educational, informational, and cultural resources; developing and implementing community programming; raising funds to augment the library’s budget; educating local and State policymakers on issues facing the library and the community; and much more.

The City of Philadelphia is undergoing a massive investment in its public spaces. Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is the program that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to revitalize deteriorating parks, rec centers, and libraries. A big part of the impact of this program will be the community capacity building work that will take place in addition to the capital improvements. This new investment provides a unique opportunity to increase the amount of support for Friends groups and community members who are interested in stewarding neighborhood libraries and public spaces.

This is a 23 month grant funded Foundation position with the possibility to transition into other roles if funding allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the Community Organizer will consist of, but are not limited to, the following duties:

-Developing and supporting library Friends groups across the City
-Preparing library Friends groups to participate in the Rebuild community engagement process
-Building long-term relationships between the library and neighborhood organizations, stakeholders, and community members
-Providing targeted outreach to non-library users to understand how the library can better serve the needs of that neighborhood
-Training and supporting staff in their community engagement work
-Working with library staff to create and implement a neighborhood specific community engagement plan
-Supporting library staff and administrators in their work to create a regional coalition of organizations and individuals working to improve their communities
-Supporting City-Wide library advocacy

Qualifications

-A minimum of one year of community organizing experience.

Additional experience preferred
-Experience facilitating community meetings and creating outreach and engagement plans
-A demonstrated commitment to and experience with community empowerment, capacity building, and leadership development
-Ability to work frequent evening and weekend hours
-Ability to travel throughout the City. Possessing a valid driver’s license preferred
-Ability to work collaboratively with staff and community partners to build upon existing community relationships
-Ability to meet people where they are at and support their personal and professional development
-Ability to work with diverse populations and acknowledge the variety of experiences that individuals have with institutions such as the library
-A good faith commitment to working within assigned neighborhoods for the full 23 months
-A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or additional community organizing experience

Additional Desired Qualifications
-Fluency in a language other than English a plus
-Understanding of the history and economic condition of Philadelphia neighborhoods as well as the underlying political and social influences  This position has a Full Benefit Package including Health, dental, life, and disability insurances; flex benefits and retirement plan; generous leave time allowance.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis with the position starting as soon as the applicant is available Pennsylvania State Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance are required to be obtained before employment begins.

To apply: Please e-mail cover letter and resume with “Community Organizer” in the subject line to: kowalskic@freelibrary.org

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Libraries are no longer buildings only filled with books. They are community learning centers that aim to address community needs. We are not waiting for patrons to come into the building. We are taking our work out into the community to meet people where they are and learn more about how we can better serve the neighborhood.

Library Friends groups are independent community groups that support and steward individual neighborhood libraries as well as the Free Library system as a whole. The Friends groups are a vital component of the library system and insuring that we are a community centered institution.  They serve as the bridge between the library and the community by: informing library staff of community issues and needs and facilitating opportunities for the library to partner with the community in addressing those needs; promoting the library and its educational, informational, and cultural resources; developing and implementing community programming; raising funds to augment the library’s budget; educating local and State policymakers on issues facing the library and the community; and much more.

The City of Philadelphia is undergoing a massive investment in its public spaces. Rebuilding Community Infrastructure (Rebuild) is the program that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to revitalize deteriorating parks, rec centers, and libraries. A big part of the impact of this program will be the community capacity building work that will take place in addition to the capital improvements. This new investment provides a unique opportunity to increase the amount of support for Friends groups and community members who are interested in stewarding neighborhood libraries and public spaces.

This is a 23 month grant funded  Foundation position with the possibility to transition into other roles if funding allows.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the 20 hr per week Community Capacity Building Assistant will consist of, but are not limited to, the following duties:

-Providing logistical support for library Friends groups
-Managing communications including reports, a newsletter, and social media accounts
-Planning events and meetings including making outreach calls, managing RSVPs, managing logistics, etc.
-Providing support and an extra pair of hands to library community organizers and outreach staff
-Attending outreach events and community meetings as needed
-Managing paperwork including expenses, contact lists, files, etc.
-Supporting library Friends groups in finding and writing small grants
-Supporting the manager of community relations in coordinating community engagement work and initiatives across the City
-Additional projects based on the skills and interests of the staff member

Qualifications

-Extremely organized
-Self-starter who is able to work independently
-Strong written and in-person communications skills
-Basic-intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft suite, including excel
-Comfortable with public speaking and doing outreach in any neighborhood in Philadelphia
-Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours
-Ability to travel throughout the City
-Experience working with diverse individuals and communities
-An Associate’s degree in a relevant field or community engagement experience

Additional Desired Qualifications
-Experience doing community engagement a huge plus
-Fluency in a language other than English a plus
-Understanding of the history and economic condition of Philadelphia neighborhoods as well as the underlying political and social influences
-Experience planning and running community meetings
-A good faith commitment to working in this position for the full 23 months strongly preferred

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis with the position starting as soon as the applicant is available Pennsylvania State Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance are required to be obtained before employment begins

To apply: Please e-mail cover letter and resume with “Community Capacity Building Assistant” in the subject line to: kowalskic@freelibrary.org

The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Association of American Colleges and Universities is committed to higher education’s role in building a vibrant and inclusive American democracy. Our mission’s focus on quality and equity as the twin foundations for excellence in higher education compels us to advance college opportunity as a remedy for systemic inequality in society and as a gateway to future prosperity and flourishing for all.

A growing body of evidence illustrates how the stigma of past criminal justice involvement compounds racial and socioeconomic disparities while limiting opportunity for those who become involved in the criminal justice system. Some estimates indicate that up to one-third of American adults have criminal records, for reasons that include nonviolent offenses and arrests that did not result in conviction. These individuals—a disproportionate share of whom are men of color—face significant economic consequences, including low rates of employment and restricted earnings.[i]

For those who wish to chart a path to a better future, possibilities can be limited, and college admissions practices may further narrow their options. Many institutions collect information about criminal justice involvement as part of the college application process, and some data suggest that applicants with convictions on their records are considerably less likely to finish their college applications, perhaps due to fear that stigma will derail their dreams. Yet the evidence does not indicate that campuses are safer as a result of criminal history screening. In fact, because education has been associated with lower recidivism rates, educating those with past criminal justice involvement may have broad positive effects for society.[ii]

AAC&U believes that higher education should be an engine of opportunity for all, and we recognize that higher education has broad value to the public good. For this reason, we encourage our member institutions to review their practices related to criminal justice involvement and to promote discussion on their campuses about initiatives such as the national movement to “ban the box” (i.e., to remove questions about past criminal justice involvement from applications for admission). We support our members in taking action to mitigate the negative effects that such involvement can have on students, on communities, and on America’s democratic promise.

As AAC&U’s Board of Directors has said, “without inclusion, there is no true excellence.”[iii] We encourage higher education leaders, staff, faculty, and students to strive for the boldest vision of inclusive excellence possible, and to create communities of practice where all students can realize their American Dreams.

This statement is also available online at https://www.aacu.org/expanding-american-dream-destigmatizing-past-criminal-justice-involvement.

For additional information about criminal justice involvement and higher education opportunity, see:

Center for Community Alternatives, Boxed Out: Criminal History Screening and College Application Attrition (March 2015), http://communityalternatives.org/pdf/publications/BoxedOut_FullReport.pdf.

Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, “‘Ban the Box’ Goes to College,” Atlantic, April 29, 2016, https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/04/ban-the-box-comes-to-campus/480195.

United States Department of Education, Beyond the Box Resource Guide: Increasing Access to Higher Education for Justice-Involved Individuals 10 (May 9, 2016), https://www2.ed.gov/documents/beyond-the-box/guidance.pdf.

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The Adult Education Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the instructional offerings of the Critical Path Learning Center including: adult basic education, high school equivalency/GED prep, and digital literacy trainings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience providing high quality adult education and innovative ideas about the role of technology in the in adult education classroom. We are looking for someone with extensive experience providing services for vulnerable populations. Interested candidates should apply here.

https://fight.org/job-opportunities/adult-education-supervisor-2/

The Learning Commons Supervisor will oversee the public access space of the Critical Path Learning Center (CPLC) including providing an empowering and stigma-free space for the community, ensuring all participants have access to the resources they need. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public services and community health librarianship. They will thrive in fast-paced community settings and provide strong leadership for a diverse team of other librarians and support service providers. Interested candidates should apply here.

https://fight.org/job-opportunities/learning-commons-supervisor/

Want to meet experienced board prospects? Looking to build your volunteer list? Would new sponsors help your mission?

Co-hosted by Beacon, the Regional Foundation Center, and PANO, this evening of in-depth conversations and rapid fire introductions is a unique opportunity to engage with some of the region’s most committed and experienced executives.

Following brief welcome messages, the evening will begin with facilitated speed networking, which is your chance to meet plenty of folks who have scanned the participating nonprofits and selected your mission. Once you’ve completed the “meet and greet” you will segue into a happy hour where you can take a deeper dive with your most promising new connections.

To keep your energy up for this intense team building, soft drinks, beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening, compliments of the event sponsors – all of them organizations committed to supporting and nurturing the nonprofit community.

What: Nonprofits & Executives Mix & Match – Volunteer Networking for Professionals
Where: National Museum of American Jewish History | 5th and Market Streets
When: Wednesday, May 30 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person

You may have up to two people attend. Once you are confirmed, you will be asked to provide background and contact information for your organization and your representatives.

Register Here (Use code RFCMM2018)

http://www.beacon4life.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1071397&group=

Get ready for the third annual INTER/VIEW presented by PHMC, organized by Generocity.

https://generocity.ticketleap.com/interview-2018/

INTER/VIEW is an informal social impact jobs fair showcasing mission-oriented companies seeking talented people seeking to do good on and off the job. The event will take place on May 21 at PHMC, 1500 Market Street, East Tower.

The companies at INTER/VIEW are psyched to show off their company culture—and get to know you outside of your resume. They’re organizations that don’t just want another employee or volunteer- they’re looking to build lasting relationships that work for both sides.

HIRING ORGANIZATIONS
Email Chris Wink at chris@technicallymedia.com for more information

ATTEND IF YOU ARE:

• Looking for full-time work with a company that fits your skills & personality
• Seeking opportunities to give back as a part of your career
• Are a recent grad looking for an apprenticeship
• Interested in freelance gigs
• Currently employed, but want to feel out future opportunities

WHAT’S UNIQUE
The jobs and opportunities available will highlight how you can do well and also do good- and not just at a nonprofit anymore. The employers at INTER/VIEW are looking to learn more than just what’s on your resume. You’ll still need chops to land your dream job, but at INTER/VIEW, your personality & “fit” carry real weight.

WHY INTER/VIEW RULES

• Suit & tie are optional
• Drop off your resume and get feedback
• Hang out during the event for networking and snacks.
• Visit the photobooth for LinkedIn appropriate headshots

Is your organization hiring or looking for volunteers and interested in hosting a table? Send any sales Qs to Editorial Director Chris Wink at chris@technicallymedia.com.

Restrictions
If you are a recruiter and looking to get involved with INTER/VIEW, please contact sales@technical.ly for ways to participate. Recruiters are not welcome to register as “Job Seekers” and will be asked to leave the event if found to be negotiating with vendors and/or participants of the event.

The Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council and the New Africa Center will present a Malcolm X Legacy Conversation, taking place in multiple venues around Philadelphia for ten days, and concluding with Malcolm’s birthday on May 19.

Each conservation will include a screening of the film “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” which focuses on the impact of the book by the same name, had on race relations in America. The film has dramatizations and interviews with Malcolm X’s family and friends along with scholars and authors.

Thursday May 10th Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street 7pm to 9pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Interfaith Relations & Collaborations
Guest Panelist: Timothy Wilbeck, Esq, Imam Malik Mubashshir. Co-sponsored by CAIR-Philadelphia.

Friday May 11th United Bank Building 3750 Lancaster Ave, 6pm to 9pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Self Determination in the African American Community
Panelist: Dr. Michael J. Dennis, Mitchell Chance, Officer Jessie Woodhouse, Mujahiddeen Muhammad and others.

Saturday May 12th Masjidullah 7401 Limeklin Pike, 2pm to 5pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Islam in the African American Community
Panelist: Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem, Dr. Khalid Blankinship Temple, Timothy Wilbeck, Esq, Salima Suswell

Sunday May 13th Philadelphia Masjid 4700 Wyalusing Ave, 2pm to 5pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Economic & Cultural Development in the African American Community.
Panelist: Imam Kenneth Nurideen, Dr. Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu, Officer Jessie Woodhouse and others

Monday May 14th Dornsife Center 3509 Spring Garden Street, 6pm to 7:30pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Community Empowerment
Panelist: Dr. Donald F. Tibbs Drexel Law School, Mitchell Chance, Mujahiddeen Muhammad, Jihad Ahmed and others.

Tuesday May 15th Temple University Paley Library (Ground Floor) 1210 Polett Walk, 6pm to 8pm
Malcolm’s Legacy Impacting Self Determination in the African American Community
Panelist: Dr. Zain Abdullah Temple Univ., Timothy Wilbeck, Esq, Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem & others.

Please see this link for complete 10 day series schedule.

http://commongood.unitedforimpact.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Malcolmx.pdf

For more information, email Abdul-Rahim Muhammad at icpic@rcn.com or call 610-352-0424.

The conference will be held May 16-19 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 12th and Market Streets. For details, go here.

http://nationalhealthdisparities.com/

The event will be held on June 6 at the Rutgers Camden campus.

The City of Camden, with support from Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, United States Environmental Protection Agency, launched the Camden Collaborative Initiative (CCI) in 2013. The Collaborative is building upon the success of environmental initiatives underway, made possible by the efforts and resources of multiple partners that have voluntarily come together to address the complex environmental issues present in the City. The CCI was formed to realize the many opportunities to maintain, restore, and enhance the environmental resources in Camden. Through seven separate working groups, the CCI tackles the City’s complex environmental issues and mitigates the impacts of environmental injustices. The CCI facilitates and leverages partnerships for proactive, holistic, and innovative solutions to help Camden become a vibrant and sustainable city. To date, the CCI has connected and engaged with over 60 partners throughout the region to further improve the quality of life for Camden residents.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-camden-environmental-summit-tickets-9553606093

The Local Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) in Philadelphia allocates funds from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program for emergency assistance programs in Philadelphia County.

The purpose of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is to provide emergency shelter, food, rent/mortgage and utility assistance to individuals in dire need and for whom no other resources are available.It is requesting funding proposals from local nonprofit agencies developed in conformity with the guidelines below. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 18, 2018.

The application and guidelines are available here.

https://cssphiladelphia.org/emergency-food-and-shelter-program/

For more information, email Cindy Volkert at cvolkert@CHS-ADPHILA.ORG.

Many children in our community do not have access to wholesome meals in the summer. Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a sponsor of the USDA Summer Meals Program, which provides children with a daily nutritious lunch and breakfast or snack. NDS is able to provide these meals to children 18 years old and younger at no cost to many neighborhoods in the Philadelphia area and surrounding suburbs.

All meals follow the federal guidelines for nutrition, with lunch providing 1/3 of the children’s daily nutrition requirements. The meals provide a variety of foods including whole grains, fruit and vegetables, protein, and milk.

The 2018 Summer Program will operate Monday, June 18 through Friday, August 24, with the option for sites to run for the entire period or a portion of it.

Summer meals sites are a great place for children to congregate for fun, learning, and a nourishing meal on a hot summer day.

To find out more on becoming a summer meals provider, please call NDS at 215-895-3470 option 1.

Learn more about NDS Summer Meals!

Summer Meals Program