NTEN - Non Profit Technology Network

For more than 20 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with Indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming. Later this year, RAN will be launching a new campaign to hold Chevron accountable for years of contamination and neglect in Ecuador and a rash of human rights and environmental abuses around the world. This will be a multi-year campaign and a top priority for the organization.br / br / RAN is looking for an Online Communications Manager to develop and implement savvy online and offline promotion plans for our new Chevron campaign. The ideal candidate has a passion for fighting climate change, upholding human rights and protecting rainforests, and using creative communications as a tool to do so. The Online Communications Manager will work with the communications team and the Chevron campaign team to mount a global campaign to persuade Chevron to clean up contaminated communities in Ecuador while implementing a 21st century global environmental and human rights policy.br / br / The Online Communications Manager will be able to develop comprehensive communications strategies for the Chevron campaign and manage innovative online and offline promotion plans. They will be someone who understands media and communications as it relates to grassroots organizing and advocacy campaigns. They will pitch and place stories in print, broadcast and electronic media; develop media plans for campaign activities, with a strong emphasis on online media; write and disseminate news releases and advisories; develop print, broadcast and online ad campaigns; and aid in the production of campaign and organizational brochures and other collateral materials.br / br / Responsibilitiesbr / br / * Work with the communications and campaigns teams to identify online and offline media outreach opportunities that advance the Chevron campaign and the organizationbr / * Develop and implement innovative grassroots public relations plansbr / * Cultivate media relationships in strategic markets, both national and internationalbr / * Cultivate relationships with bloggers and other strategic allies who can help in online promotion of RAN and the Chevron campaignbr / * Develop story ideas and events and pitch them to reporters and bloggersbr / * Respond to media requests and arrange interviews for RAN campaigners and spokespeoplebr / * Create press lists and keep media contact database currentbr / * Monitor offline and online media coverage on core issues and campaign targetsbr / * Organize press briefings, media alerts and other PR eventsbr / * Write and manage production of various PR materials including news releases, media advisories, blogs, op-eds, letters to the editor, talking points, etc.br / * Spearhead and manage production of creative print and online collateral, including high-impact ads and clever web videosbr / * Conduct target- and market-specific media research as necessary to support campaign objectivesbr / * Copy-edit material for RAN publications, website and activist emailsbr / * Provide media trainings to the campaign staff, activists and alliesbr / * Represent RAN and act as a spokesperson for the campaign as needed br / br / Qualificationsbr / br / * Excellent oral and written communications skills that are adaptable to various offline and online mediums. In particular, a proven ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose in the form of press releases, op-eds and other articles, ad copy, blog posts and email alerts.br / * 1-3 years of experience in public relations or a related communications field with an emphasis on direct media outreach.br / * 1-2 years experience in public relations or a related communications field conducting online promotion as well as using media and communications to advance advocacy campaigns.br / * Proven ability to draft documents under tight deadlines.br / * Proven ability to work with advertisers and designers to develop creative offline and online content.br / * Solid copy-editing skills and familiarity with AP Style writing highly desiredbr / * Familiarity with media database technology, ideally Cision.br / * Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams; manage time and a heavy workload effectively, and coordinate complex projects.br / * Demonstrated ability to drive projects independently.br / * Good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, flexibility and creativity.br / * Desire to work with activists as well as Indigenous and affected communities is strongly preferred.br / * An understanding and/or interest in diversity and anti-oppression work is appreciated.br / * Understanding of climate, fossil fuels and human rights issues is strongly preferred.br / * Bilingual (particularly Spanish) applicants are desired. br / br / RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities. RAN seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability.br / br / How to applybr / br / Please send resume and letter of interest to: HR, Rainforest Action Network, 221 Pine St., Suite 500, SF, CA 94104, fax 415.398.2732, or e-mail: a href=mailto:resumes@ran.orgresumes@ran.org/a. No phone calls, please.

For more than 20 years, Rainforest Action Network (RAN) has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.br / br / The Online Director will be a full-time strategist and senior-level manager responsible for overseeing the creation and ongoing management of a centralized online department at RAN. The director will lead our effort to shape the organization’s online communications, advocacy and fundraising strategies.br / br / Core responsibilities include working with the online team and the organization as a whole to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic online plan, managing three online team members, and participating in the overall leadership of the organization.br / br / The Online Director is expected to oversee online campaigns with social media components, the management of RAN's e-mail program, online fundraising, advocacy and activism and the promotion of RAN's brand and campaign-specific work online.br / br / A successful candidate will have experience with effective online and offline political or advocacy campaigns and understand the tools and lessons necessary for both. They will be someone who understands fundraising, grassroots organizing and advocacy and the goal of connecting communities to action - both online and off. They see technology as a creative tool for social change.br / br / Responsibilitiesbr / br / * Create a comprehensive online strategy for the organization centered on quantitative goals for list growth, audience responsiveness, and effective fundraising;br / * Develop strategies for maximizing RAN's use of a wide variety of internet tools including: email lists, RAN sites, online advocacy, social media, blogs, social networks, digital multimedia, search, and online advertising;br / * Coordinate with RAN campaigns and development departments to maximize the effectiveness of their work and integrate campaign/fundraising goals into the overall online strategy;br / * Manage and supervise a team responsible for creating and promoting RAN's online presence;br / * Develop mechanisms for reporting and sharing online results and analysis of results to relevant staff and board members;br / * Provide ongoing opportunities for online communication skills and strategy trainings to RAN staff;br / * Contribute to setting overall campaign and organizational strategies in coordination with the senior management team;br / * Oversee the creation, editing, and management of all online, multi-channel content;br / * Manage relationships with online service providers, vendors and contractors;br / * Raise money for the online program through relationship-building with foundations and major donors.br / br / Qualificationsbr / br / * Minimum of four years experience in political or advocacy campaigns, particularly web-based efforts;br / * Demonstrated ability to work in diverse teams, manage staff/consultants and drive projects independently;br / * Experience creating and executing data-driven and goal-oriented strategic online communication, engagement and fundraising plans;br / * Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise and compelling prose, in the form of blog entries, op-eds, email alerts and/or essays;br / * Demonstrated ability to generate creative, well-designed web or mobile or social media content and help tell stories through pictures, text, etc., online;br / * Experience using and administering Internet technologies such as content management systems and eCRM; Drupal, Convio and DIA experience a plus;br / * Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, and CSS; knowledge of server-side Web programming and LAMP system administration preferred;br / * Some experience with producing or supervising the production of viral videos and/or podcasting in the context of web content and/or online campaign;br / * Desire to work in fast-paced, mission driven, learning organization which also prioritizes having fun!br / br / RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.br / br / How to applybr / br / Please send resume and letter of interest to: HR, Rainforest Action Network, 221 Pine St., Suite 500, SF, CA 94104, fax 415.398.2732, or e-mail: a href=mailto:resumes@ran.orgresumes@ran.org/a. No phone calls, please.

For more than 20 years, Rainforest Action Network has campaigned for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life. In coalition with indigenous communities and allies from around the world, RAN uses non-violent direct action, grassroots organizing, education, and strategic communications to challenge corporations to stop destructive operations, respect human rights, and adopt comprehensive policies that reduce their contributions to global warming.br / br / The Grassroots Online Organizer will work closely with RAN’s grassroots, campaigns, communications, and fundraising teams. This position will be primarily responsible for developing and implementing Internet campaign strategies to pressure environmentally negligent corporations; build, diversify and manage RAN’s email activist lists; and to raise funds online for our programs. Our ideal candidate will be an organizer-at-heart that has a passion for environmental and social justice and an intimate knowledge of contemporary Internet organizing tools.br / br / Specific Duties Include:br / br / * Managing RAN’s email activist lists (currently housed on the GetActive/Convio platform) to ensure regular, quality communications to activists;br / * Managing RAN’s blog and reaching out to other blogs and online communities to promote RAN’s campaigns;br / * Recruiting new online activists to join RAN’s activist network with the Grassroots Organizing Department;br / * Identifying and reaching out to diverse communities of online activists, particularly those currently underserved;br / * Providing online resources to support grassroots activists in taking offline action;br / * Creating Internet campaigns to help RAN transform the forest and energy sectors;br / * Developing strategies to integrate online organizing with each campaign initiative;br / * Training staff members on best practices for online organizing;br / * Working with the development team to create and implement strategy to raise funds online through virtual marketing, online ads, email appeals, and other methods;br / * Writing compelling email action alerts, web copy, and materials for our campaigns;br / * Designing long-term Internet organizing strategies for the organization;br / * Maintaining the quality of data in RAN’s email activist database and responding to emails from activists;br / * Establishing specific goals and benchmarks for online activist growth;br / * Running queries and analyzing reports to produce detailed, easy-to-understand reports on recruitment, fundraising, and advocacy campaigns;br / * Coordinating with RAN’s grassroots team to mobilize activists using the Internet;br / * Participating in RAN’s staff meetings, organizational planning and training sessions as necessary;br / * Contributing to RAN’s goals of become a more diverse and anti-oppressive organization;br / * Sharing office responsibilities to maintain a healthy and safe workplace. Qualifications:br / * A minimum of two years experience as a grassroots or online organizer;br / * Knowledge of the use of blogs, email, social networks, and other tools for online organizing and fundraising;br / * Ability to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude;br / * Ability to communicate both on- and off-line with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds;br / * Strong written communication skills and ability to operate under tight deadlines;br / * Strong project management skills;br / * Knowledge of GetActive/Convio or similar system preferred;br / * Basic HTML preferred; other languages a plus;br / * Proven grasp of the use of advanced technology for grassroots organizing and fundraising;br / * Knowledge of forest/energy issues a plus;br / * Interest in anti-oppression and diversity work a plus.br / br / RAN values diversity, educates staff on issues including privilege and oppression, and integrates these values into all of our work. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this process and work with us to create a just, inclusive, and sustainable work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities.br / br / RAN seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability.br / br / How to applybr / br / Please send resume and letter of interest to: HR, Rainforest Action Network, 221 Pine St., Suite 500, SF, CA 94104, fax 415.398.2732, or e-mail: a href=mailto:resumes@ran.orgresumes@ran.org/a. No phone calls, please.

Amnesty International USA is currently looking for a passionate New Media Intern to join our New Media Department. In this role, you would help us leverage the power of the Internet through our website, emails and social networking sites to achieve real human rights victories.br / br / strongThe New Media Intern will be responsible for:/strongbr / • Updating the amnestyusa.org website with press releases and online actionsbr / • Creating and editing content for the Human Rights Now blogbr / • Implementing new ideas for outreach and engagement of online activists through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other online communitiesbr / • Distributing news updates through our social networksbr / • Tracking web traffic for our social networksbr / • Responding to member requests and concernsbr / br / Overall, interns will gain a valuable experience in writing for an online audience and maintaining online communities. New Media interns also have a great opportunity to gain a greater perspective of the organization by working across multiple departments and campaigns.br / br / strongInternship Details:/strongbr / This is an unpaid internship, although a small travel stipend is available. Intern could start immediately and commit to working at least 25 hours per week on a flexible schedule through mid-December. Longer internship commitments are preferred.br / br / We offer various learning opportunities, such as the Human Rights Seminar series where AIUSA interns are invited to participate in in-depth discussions about various human rights topics moderated by Amnesty staff and/or guest speakers. These discussions and similar events further enrich the internship experience.br / br / strongRequired Qualifications:/strongbr / • Excellent written communication skillsbr / • Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and basic Internet applicationsbr / • Experience using social media tools to cultivate an online audience or a strong interest and desire to learn more about social media and online communicationsbr / • General interest in human rightsbr / br / strongPreferred Qualifications:/strongbr / • Basic HTML knowledgebr / • Experience in Dreamweaver or Photoshopbr / • Experience blogging, using social media tools, online marketing or video productionbr / br / To apply for this internship in the Washington, DC office, please e-mail your resume, cover letter (include the number of days per week that you will be available for an internship, including start and departure dates) and writing sample of any style to the Internship Coordinator at a href=mailto:ic-dc@aiusa.orgic-dc@aiusa.org/abr / br / DEADLINE: September 30, 2009

p Foothold Technology provides nonprofit agencies with software that tracks both mission-critical and administrative data. Foothold delivers its software over the Internet, which allows one-time, point-of-service data entry. Companies that use this method of delivering software are called Application Service Providers (ASP) and represent a revolution for nonprofit agencies. The ASP model allows nonprofit agencies to save money by outsourcing their technological hassles. Before you decide whether you re interested in this position, please visit our website at: http://www.footholdtechnology.com/ br / br / Primary Duties and Responsibilities: br / 1) Learn the data collection needs of social service agencies and how Foothold’s AWARDS software can best meet these needs. Establish relationships within the social service sector in order to assist organizations in managing change management. br / 2) Develop a plan for further search engine optimization, social networking, new media opportunities. br / 3) Work with Chief Marketing Officer to communicate with existing client base and mine potential new opportunities. br / 4) Organize and manage events within the current client community to help extol the benefits of further implementing the software. br / 5) Develop communication plan to nurture relationships with social service membership associations across the country. Follow up with a partnership package to entice associations to encourage agencies to sign up. br / 6) Assist in the management of conferences for the sales and marketing team. br / 7) Establish relationships with local, state and federal funding streams whose grantees could benefit from using AWARDS. br / 8) Learn AWARDS well enough that you can discuss the differences in how the software adjusts to different social services and tracks and reports information for varying funding streams. You will be expected to participate with the client support and programming teams in shaping the development of the application to best suit the needs of current and potential clients. br / br / Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: br / 1) Experience marketing is required br / 2) Dogged persistence and extraordinary patience is required. br / 3) Experience at a social service agency is preferred br / 4) Experience with computers and the Internet is required. br / 5) Extraordinary attention to detail is required. br / 6) Excellent communications skills and a desire to communicate effectively with a diverse set of agencies that are focused on a range of service provision missions and have varying technology skill sets. br / 7) Proven organizational and change management skills, with a well-developed ability to prioritize a diverse set of responsibilities and client demands. Skilled at anticipating problems and roadblocks in the nonprofit organizational development process and the ability to effectively intervene and problem solve in this context. br / 8) Ability to consider innovative methods of introducing new technology and management methodology to often unstable environments. br / br / If you’re interested and qualified: br / Please email a resume and cover letter to the email address below. In your cover letter, be sure to address the requirements stated above and be sure to reflect that you have read and understood our website. If your cover letter does not contain evidence that you have read and understood the requirements above and our website, it will be rejected. /p p To Apply /p p Contact Nick Scharlatt br / a href=mailto:nick@footholdtechnology.com target=_blanknick@footholdtechnology.com/a /p

The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. br / br / LOCATIONbr / Arlington, VAbr / br / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS br / Supports the configuration of The Nature Conservancy’s primary website, during and after conversion to a new web content management system, Oracle Universal Content Management (OUCM). Configures the features and processes supporting organizational business processes, including workflow, metadata and security. Supports the configuration of features and reports within the web analytics systems (currently Omniture and Google Analytics). Provides basic support for Web CMS and web analytics to marketing and other business users, such as user error resolution, trouble shooting, training and consulting services. Escalates issues to the IT staff as appropriate, researches and replicates issues and writes basic requirements for resolution. Supports efforts to ensure compliance with best practices and standards to optimize the use of the system in accordance with the organization’s goals by running regular reports on search to validate site taxonomy and assessing OUCM usage reports. Work with the Web Systems Manager and IT Project Manager to gather business requirements and document product specifications and functional requirements for both initial OUCM implementation and ongoing product enhancements. Participates in user acceptance testing during implementation and on new releases of the content management system. br / br / This position reports to the Web Systems Manager, Digital Marketing. br / br / BASIC QUALIFICATIONS br / • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related to Web marketing and/or fundraising. br / • Experience in using or implementing web content management systems, with focus on metadata, workflow, and security. Experience with Oracle Universal Content Management is a plus. br / • Basic knowledge of Javascript, HTML, Java. Familiarity with Idoc Script is a plus. br / • Strong client service and communication skills. br / • Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data. br / • Experience with database and spreadsheet software and word-processing. br / • Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels. br / br / HOW TO APPLY br / Please submit resume and cover letter as one document. All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position. View the full position description and apply here: a href=http://tinyurl.com/kqkgub target=_blankhttp://tinyurl.com/kqkgub/a br / br / EOE STATEMENT br / The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

pThe Knight Foundation is looking to hire an online community manager.br / There's information and a 4-minute video about this opportunity at a href=http://www.kflinks.com/ocm target=_blankhttp://www.kflinks.com/ocm/a/p

p The World Wide Workshop Foundation (501c3) (www.WorldWideWorkshop.org) seeks to hire immediately a Technology Manager and Wiki/Webmaster to join an innovative and entrepreneurial team dedicated to transforming education with social media technology. br / br / The full-time Technology Manager and Wiki/Webmaster is based in NYC, reports to the Foundation’s Executive Producer/Director of Programs, and is the lead technology staff member for a small, agile foundation. S/he is responsible for managing and developing technology solutions in four interrelated areas: 1.) Foundation Websites and Wikis, 2.) Digital Learning Platforms, Tools and Social Networks, 3.) Virtual Training and Helpdesk, and 4.) Office Communication Technology. Some travel may be required. br / Please email cover letter, resume and references to: jobs@WorldWideWorkshop.org br / Responsibilities: br / 1) Foundation websites, wikis and databases br / a) Handle non-specialist website and database programming tasks using Joomla, PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML and Flash br / b) Research, test and implement wiki extensions and other Wiki enhancements br / c) Conduct regular maintenance, backups and updates for sites, databases and wikis br / d) Author/update system documentation and written support materials br / 2) Digital Learning Platforms, Tools and Social Networks br / a) Work with Product Development team to evaluate and improve our learning platform br / b) Manage and work closely with programming specialists to build, test and maintain platform features br / c) Research, test and implement wiki extensions and other Wiki enhancements br / d) Implement website and wiki content updates on an ongoing basis br / 3) Virtual Training and Helpdesk br / a) Facilitate virtual and in person workshops with educators and students br / b) Be an advocate/champion for our technology platform with learners br / c) Provide virtual help to educators and students as they learn to design and build wiki pages and Flash-based games br / 4) Office Communication Technology br / a) Be the point person with technology service providers (Hosting, Web conferencing, etc.) br / b) Escalate and manage emergency technology issues (working with service providers and other specialists as needed) br / c) Install and configure new hardware and software at the Foundation office as needed br / /p p Qualifications: br / • Very good working knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Flash, AS2, and Joomla br / • Experience/enthusiasm for learning wiki development, including implementing and customizing extensions br / • Desktop publishing and graphics experience (Photoshop, Illustrator) br / • Full fluency with productivity tools like MS Office br / • Ability to manage freelance technology specialists on a project basis br / • Ability to quickly learn new software/hardware systems br / • Excellent research and problem solving skills br / • Excellent communication, writing and people skills br / • Ability to set priorities, manage personal to-do lists and schedules, and meet deadlines br / • Ability to work well independently and with a team br / • BA/BS in related field, or equivalent Tech-industry work experience br / • Experience working with schools, educators and youth a plus /p p To Apply /p p Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to a href=mailto:jobs@worldwideworkshop.org target=_blankjobs@worldwideworkshop.org/a /p

p Bronx, New York, is seeking an Innovation Director to manage, design and market the SSBx FabLab program to and outside the South Bronx Community. The position will provide the candidate an in-depth and unique experience with the non-profit and social-enterprise sector with regard to developing and overseeing all aspects of the SSBx FabLab and other Social-enterprise endeavors in a high-impact and uniquely grass-roots organization. Challenges include creating innovative approaches and methods while balancing out the practical aspects of optimal delivery and maximum impact of program services. The position requires contributing leadership and expertise in Digital-learning Technologies and Sciences, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM) education, particularly as it relates to the achievement of students from the South Bronx and other low-income communities. br / br / The Innovation Director will use and develop advanced program management, marketing and communication skills, implement program evaluation and improvement initiatives, as well as apply technical skills. Ability to multitask is a must. In addition, the Innovation Director will benefit from practical experience working with a nationally recognized community-based non-profit organization. br / br / POSTION SUMMARY: br / The Innovation Director is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the youth and adult programs in the SSBx FabLab, development of college prep, youth program agreements, and the development of business plans for the FabLab program, including the exploration of earned-income opportunities. br / br / Key responsibilities of the Innovation Director include but are not limited to: br / • Set and Implement Program goals, Services and Tools to be used by students br / • Develop aBusiness Plan, with benchmarks, for FabLab programs, working closely with the Executive Director, FabLab Coordinator, and BEST Academy Director. br / • Oversee all activities to effectively manage FabLab program. br / • Conduct program/class audits and create context-based curriculum units that are integrated into the development of programming. br / • Collaborate with SSBx and other educators and trainers to exchange lesson materials and develop efficiencies of expertise and scale that accelerate systems learning. br / • Develop and implement strategies to ensure all program contractual goals are met in a timely manner. br / • Develop a comprehensive services plan where each student experiencing the FabLab has a core understanding of systems-thinking via FabLab workshops. br / • Contribute ideas and information to support project work. Collaborate with quantitative or qualitative researchers to design and develop questionnaires, instruments and databases. br / • Develop appropriate tracking and monitoring systems to gage the effectiveness of the FabLab program. br / • Work with SSBx supporters and partners to successfully create a strong volunteer base. br / • Oversee the training, use of, trouble shooting and installation of hardware, software and other FabLab resources. br / • Oversee the maintenance and updates of the program’s tool/equipment inventory br / br / Outreach and Marketing: br / • Market and distribute all program information, including helping to compile program statistics. br / • In consultation with the Executive Director, implement a marketing plan for the FabLab program. br / • Disseminate findings through publication of papers, progress and technical reports and presentation of seminars. br / • Prepare news releases, annual report summaries, and strategic plan components related to FabLab program. br / • Coordinate registration and participation in program related conferences and events. br / • Develop and nurture working relationships with other partner organizations to further program goals. br / • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community organizations. br / • Lead and coordinate complex components of larger projects consisting of a series of smaller projects. br / • Review, analyze and synthesize information using appropriate practices and techniques and ensure all projects are conducted with sound practices. br / br / Program Fiscal Responsibilities: br / • Develop and monitor budget for FabLab programs to meet fiscal objectives. br / • Prepare program proposals, budgets and reports in consultation with Development Director. br / • Responsible for developing and submitting appropriate reports, financial accounting and documentation as appropriate for grants reporting to Development Director. br / • Maintain awareness of explicit and hidden costs of program implementation; make recommendations for purchases, repair or replacement that reflect careful consideration of costs vs. opportunities. br / • Extensive research of funding opportunities that would support the FabLab program, and make recommendations. br / br / Intake, Assessment and Selection: br / • Coordinate outreach, intake, classroom training, case management, job/education counseling, job/educational placement and retention, referral and supportive and follow-up activities. Monitor, assess, and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in all STEM youth and adult programs. br / • Assist in appropriate referrals to outside agencies. br / br / As Needed, Provide Classes and Lead Staff, including: br / • Hire, train, supervise, support and evaluate support staff. br / • Manage employees and facilitate focus on groups/workshops to clarify information and processes. Fulfill other duties assigned by the Executive Director /p p Qualifications: br / Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in STEM education, information technology, working with youth, preferably teens and middle school age. Must have a passion for improving urban educational opportunities. Candidate should exhibit integrity beyond reproach and be passionate about furthering educational reform in a public environment. Must possess strong organizational, group facilitation, interpersonal, strategic thinking and analytical skills. Experience with budget management, program development and evaluation. The successful candidate will also have strong organizational skills, a track record for open and effective internal and external communication and a flexible and collaborative working style. Fluency in Spanish would be an asset. Must have experience managing other staff as well as experience managing detailed projects and small teams. Must have br / excellent speaking, writing and editing skills. Experience in using statistical software preferred. Knowledge of methodology used to collect, analyze and report quantitative data preferred. The capacity to pay close attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment and juggling multiple tasks and priorities; and the ability to work effectively independently as well as part of a team made up of people from diverse backgrounds and in partnership with other organizations. br / br / Special skills: br / Experience with Linux and Windows is preferred. Experience with new media tools preferred, including video, audio, podcasting, website development, etc. Familiarity with CNC machines and the other FabLab br / machines. br / br / Preferred skills: br / • Strong communications and interpersonal skills to be able to relate to youth but also to liaise with professional partners br / • Leadership and team player skills br / • Organizational and multitasking skills br / • Experience in marketing br / br / Highly motivated, enthusiastic, personable, hard-working and committed individual. May need to work weekends and perhaps some evenings. br / br / About SSBx: SSBx is a cutting edge not-for-profit dedicated to environmental justice through innovative, economically sustainable projects informed by community needs. Founded in 2001, SSBx addresses land use, energy, transportation, water amp; waste policy, design amp; manufacturing, and education to advance the environmental and economic rebirth of the South Bronx, and inspires solutions in areas like it across the nation and around the world. SSBx is an equal opportunity employer. /p p To Apply /p p If interested, please send your resumé, a cover letter and salary history, via email with “Director of Innovation” in the subject line to: br / Janett Florindo br / Director of Operations amp; Administration br / E. a href=mailto:jflorindo@ssbx.org target=_blankjflorindo@ssbx.org/a /p

Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity. Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives. br / br / EDC is Committed to Diversity in the Workplacebr / br / EDC’s Health and Human Development Programs has an opening for a Technology Associate (I), reporting to the Director of Technology in its Newton, MA Headquarters. br / br / Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC: http://www.edc.org) is an international, non-profit organization with 1300 staff (600 U.S. and 700 abroad) dedicated to enhancing learning, promoting health and employment. The Division of Health and Human Development (www.hhd.org) has more than 135 staff carrying out HHD’s mission of “creating innovations to promote healthy human development worldwide.” HHD is organized into six centers, working in the U.S. and many regions of the world. See HHD’s web site for more information about the nature of the work (http://www.hhd.org). Major funders of HHD’s work are SAMHSA, CDC, U.S. Department of Education, NIH, United Nations agencies and foundations. br / br / The Technology Group is a central HHD function chartered with the leadership and oversight of division-wide technology strategy, assessment of new technologies, and adoption, and implementation. Technology Group staff members can expect to spend their time equally on both Division-wide initiatives as well as Center-specific projects. br / br / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies amp; procedures. br / br / Operating independently under general direction on one or more large projects, the Technology Associate (I) consults with clients or project teams to build moderately complex technological tools, models, materials, products, or applications, through br / • research and problem-solving br / • evaluating needs and goals br / • coordinating and overseeing strategies br / • drafting, revising, and web adapting br / • product design, demonstration, and monitoring br / • documenting amp; cataloguing br / • disseminating information amp; materials br / • learning about amp;/or implementing appropriate new technologies br / • applying seasoned understanding of multi-media platforms and accessibility techniques br / br / The Technology Associate (I) br / • Collaborates with subject matter experts, administrators or others to integrate specific content into technology-based products and to deal with technology-related questions br / • Facilitates project teamwork and feedback exchanges br / • Collaborates on troubleshooting complex technology coordination problems, proposing initiatives and recommending solutions br / • Coordinates quality adherence br / • Trains and provides guidance or administrative direction to junior staff br / br / The TA will serve as a key member of the central HHD technology group assisting with the oversight, technology capacity building, and application of technology in the products and services of the division. The TA will also contribute directly to center-based projects. The ideal candidate will have a breadth of technology experience with exceptionally resourcefulness, and customer-focused approach. Reporting to the Director of Technology, the essential scope of the role will include: br / • Capacity Building (40%) br / o Needs assessment br / ? Through cross-center work assists in development of a prioritized list of needs br / • Skills, equipment, software, etc. br / o Create and deliver training sessions (formal/ informal, face-to-face/virtual) including, but not limited to br / ? MS Office applications br / ? MindManager br / ? ManagePro br / ? SharePoint br / ? Moodle br / ? Drupal br / ? Video/audio production br / o Maintain online resources related to key applications (SharePoint and other collaborative workspaces) br / o Run pilots/trials of new technologies and software br / ? Design and manage the scope of the trial br / ? Enlist the participation of the appropriate HHD staff br / ? Document the results with recommendations br / • Project Support (50%) br / o Assists project teams in setting up systems or solutions to meet grantee needs br / ? Web sites br / ? Databases br / ? Audio/video for podcasts br / ? Webinars br / ? eLearning systems br / ? Business process diagramming br / ? Requirements gathering and documentation br / ? Project planning and management br / br / • Administration (10%) br / o Managing HHD central equipment (PC, Audio Visual, and software) and procurement br / o Needs assessment br / o Research and recommendations on equipment/software br / o Procurement and coordination with EDC/IT br / o Inventory management and equipment loans br / o Training HHD staff on the use of equipment as needed br / o Coordination of cross-center groups br / o Meeting scheduling, preparation, and facilitation br / o Maintenance of knowledge repositories for groups br / o Creation of knowledge sharing online environments br / o Coordination of formal and informal training events which could include: br / ? HHD Discussion series (all HHD staff) 1-2 times per year br / ? Monthly ‘Meet and Eat’ sessions br / ? Ad-hoc training sessions as the need arises br / o Manage HHD domain name renewals br / br / QUALIFICATIONS - This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal amp; organizational skills. Specific requirements: br / br / • Education br / o Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education amp; experience br / o Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training amp; education in a related field preferred br / o With Bachelor’s degree, 5–8 years related experience in technology application br / o With Master’s degree, 3-5 years of related experience (as above) br / • Desired Application Expertise br / o MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Visio, Access, OneNote) br / o Project Management (MindManager, ManagePro, MS Project) br / o Collaborative web sites (SharePoint, Ning, Drupal, Wikis) br / o eLearning LMS (Moodle, SCORM) br / o Video/audio editing and production (for web applications) br / o Web design (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, or equivalents) br / • Demonstrated Work Experience br / o Requirements documentation br / o Managed a project with low to medium complexity br / o Designed and implemented web sites that are data driven br / o Delivered training on software applications br / o Business process diagramming br / o Developed online collaborative workspaces br / o Successful coordination of cross functional teams br / o Contribution to the deployment of distance learning courses br / o Mentored others resulting leading to technology skills improvement br / br / To apply, please go to: br / http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?amp;mid=YEVYFamp;sid=UEVDamp;jid=FBAZYDCXamp;site=Education

p The Center for Democracy amp; Technology is seeking a program associate for its California office, located in San Francisco. The job offers an exciting opportunity to participate in shaping public policy on key questions of the digital age. br / br / CDT is a leading non-profit public interest group, headquartered in Washington, DC with a West Coast office in San Francisco. Dedicated to keeping the Internet open, innovative and free, CDT works at the cutting edge of online policy issues, including privacy and security, government surveillance, free expression, digital copyright, and open government. See http://www.cdt.org. br / br / THE POSITION: The Program Associate position involves a broad mix of responsibilities, from the administrative to the substantive. Under supervision, the Program Associate will: br / br / • Plan, coordinate and promote CDT events, appearances and meetings in the Bay Area; br / • Contribute to raising the profile of CDT in the Bay Area in traditional and new media; br / • Assist in promoting CDT’s policy positions through blogging and other means; br / • Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with CDT West Coast funders: br / • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with other Bay Area public interest groups; br / • Manage CDT West contact lists; br / • Research Internet policy issues, write analyses, and compile issue resources; br / • Assist in preparation of material for the CDT website and other formats; br / • Manage the CDT West office (light duties); br / • Recruit interns and assist in supervising their projects; br / • Coordinate projects of CDT Labs; br / • Otherwise participate in developing and promoting CDT’s policy positions and expanding the scope of CDT influence on the West Coast. /p p The Program Associate is an entry-level professional position, designed for recent graduates from an undergraduate or graduate degree program. An ideal candidate would have the following characteristics: br / br / • Knowledge of – and fascination with -- technology policy and trends in Internet technology; br / • Excellent verbal and written communication skills – the ability to write clearly and quickly; br / • Planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, commitment to follow-through; br / • Self-motivation and resourcefulness; br / • Facility with various forms of online media; br / • Strong research ability; br / • Ability to work in a small office (3 fulltime staff in San Francisco) while engaging online with CDT’s main office in Washington, DC; br / • A commitment to CDT’s values and its philosophy of principled pragmatism in defense of the open and innovative Internet. br / br / CDT offers substantial autonomy within a team environment. br / br / Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with public interest and government pay scales. CDT provides a generous benefits package that includes health care and dental coverage, a retirement plan, paid vacation, sick days and parental leave.  /p p To Apply /p p Please send an email explaining your interest in CDT and Internet policy, along with a resume and short writing sample, to a href=mailto:hr@cdt.org target=_blankhr@cdt.org/a. Deadline: October 2, 2009. br / br / The Center for Democracy and Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation, religion, or physical ability. /p

p The ACLU of Washington is a non-profit, public interest organization devoted to protecting civil liberties and civil rights. Its staff of 27 employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office. br / br / Help protect privacy and civil liberties in the face of increasingly advanced technologies. Use strategies of education, advocacy, coalition building, and legal efforts to advance civil liberties perspectives on such issues as radio frequency ID, data aggregation, surveillance technologies, and more. The Technology and Liberty Director works closely and collaboratively with ACLU-WA Communications, Policy Advocacy and Legal staff, and has significant interaction with the national ACLU Technology and Liberty staff. br / br / Responsibilities br / Regular responsibilities will include the following work: br / • Research and analyze technology-related proposals by government and industry, including those related to the domestic war on terrorism br / • In collaboration with senior staff, develop positions and strategies to respond to civil liberties and technology issues. br / • Conduct outreach and public education to stakeholders through speaking engagements, media work, and visits with ACLU supporters. br / • Provide expertise to policymakers, the press, and coalition partners. br / • Cultivate relationships and develop positioning materials for government officials leading technology related policy efforts. br / • Forge coalitions with local partners, including technology companies, grassroots groups, public interest groups, academics, and other technology experts. br / • Create educational materials for use with community stakeholders and ACLU constituents. br / • Build ACLU-WA’s pool of subject matter experts and volunteers interested in technology and liberty issues. br / • Recruit and supervise interns and volunteers working on technology policy and issues. br / • Assist in other activities as assigned. Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees, interns and volunteers. br / br / br / Qualifications: br / • A law degree or an advanced public policy degree. br / • Work or academic experience in a technology-related field, along with significant public policy experience. br / • Demonstrated skills as an articulate public advocate. br / • Excellent analysis, writing, and research skills. Prior experience simplifying and communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences. br / • Strong project management, organization and collaboration skills. br / • Strong commitment to and understanding of civil liberties and civil rights. br / • Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with a broad range of individuals and community organizations. br / • Ability to work independently and under pressure, to attend occasional evening meetings and sometimes to work long or irregular hours. br / • A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance. br / br / Compensation: br / Salary will be based on experience and the parameters of the ACLU’s compensation policies. Excellent benefits package includes three weeks paid vacation to start, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, long-term disability insurance and ten paid holidays. /p p To apply: br / br / Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to the Screening Committee at br / a href=mailto:Jobs@aclu-wa.org target=_blankJobs@aclu-wa.org/a. Please put “TLP” in the subject line. br / br / Applications may also be submitted by mail to: br / br / Technology and Liberty Project Director Search Committee br / ACLU of Washington br / 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 300 br / Seattle, WA 98104-1799 br / br / Please do not send materials by both email and postal mail. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from our website, www.ACLU-WA.org/AboutUs/jobs  /p

Beaconfire Consulting is looking for a senior-level .NET developer with a background in developing public-facing Websites. As part of our Technology team, the developer will implement websites in various content management systems, create custom applications for the Web, integrate Web sites with other client back-end systems, consult with clients on available technologies and evaluate technology options.br / br / strongAbout Beaconfire/strongbr / br / Beaconfire Consulting is a small, tight-knit, group of people providing Web technology consulting for progressive non-profit organizations. We are passionate about technology and all of the possibilities it brings, and we are passionate about our clients and their work. Our mission is to show our clients how to use technology in a way that will help them to make an even greater impact on the world. br / br / We are technology agnostic, meaning we work to help our clients choose the best technology for their needs, not ours. That also means that we work with a number of different technologies and languages, which for a developer, should feel like being a kid in a candy store. The skills you have will get stronger, and you'll develop new skills at the same time.br / br / strongWhat We NEED From You (the must haves)/strongbr / ul li At least 5 years of experience using .NET (we use primarily C#)/li li HTML, CSS, AJAX, Javascript, XML, XSLT (and all that other Webby stuff)/li li At least 5 years experience developing large-scale Websites (not software developement, not product application development)/li li At least 3 years experience implementing content management systems (Sitecore, RedDot, Ektron, etc.)/li li A Computer Science degree, or equivalent/li li Experience working on matrixed teams in a professional services setting/li li Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously/li li The passion to learn/li li The desire to teach/li /ul br / strongWhat We'd LIKE From You (the wish list)/strongbr / ul li Some knowledge of PHP/li li Web 2.0 technology experience (blogs, communities, Facebook)/li li Google application development experience/li li Knowledge of OO development techniques/li /ul br / br / strongWhat You'll Get From Us (really!)/strongbr / ul li Knowledge (we have a lot of really smart people working here, plus a yearly professional development budget)/li li Respect (everyone is a subject matter expert in something and is respected for whatever knowledge they bring)/li li Money (our salaries are competetive, we reward performance, we share our profits)/li li Security (we don't quot;staff upquot; just for one project, and we're not trying to be the biggest, we know what our core needs to be)/li li Comfort (great insurance plans including health, dental, short- and long-term disability, life)/li li Laughter (we take our work seriously...but we don't take ourselves very seriously)/li li A Warm, Fuzzy Feeling (our clients work to save lives, end hunger, educate children, free slaves and other really important things)/li /ul br / strongWhat You Need to Do/strongbr / br / Send your resume, along with a letter explaining why you want to work with Beaconfire (and why we want to work with you) to a href=mailto:software-engineer@beaconfire.comsoftware-engineer@beaconfire.com /a. strongPLEASE include your salary requirements!/strongbr / br / Hurry, before this offer runs out!

p Find a job you’re wild about at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), the nation’s largest member-supported conservation organization, which is at the forefront of global warming issues, reconnecting our children with nature, and protecting America’s wildlife and habitat. br / br / We seek a seasoned Web Developer to join an exciting and dynamic Web Services Team. The Web Developer is responsible for many aspects of internet systems and development including requirements gathering, web development, release/deployment, and maintenance. This person must have as a primary goal to seek scalable and repeatable/reusable solutions. We appreciate people who are very creative in problem solving and self-starters, but who can also work well within a team and within team processes. We deal with a wide variety of web software needs and systems, so a generalist is more helpful than a specialist. This person has the same goal as the whole internet team, which is to broaden Reach, deepen Engagement, and increase net Revenue. br / br / National Wildlife Federation has recently selected and purchased SiteCore, a .NET based Web Content Management System. When the CMS implementation project completes its first phase including deployment (projected Fall 2009), the Web Developer must be both capable and eager to work with NWF and its partners to support the analysis, design, development, and deployment of National Wildlife Federation’s principal web presence (www.nwf.org) within the framework of the SiteCore web content management platform and its APIs, including the ramp-up and transition periods. In the meantime, the Web Developer must work closely to deliver web applications and online technology solutions to support NWF’s projects and initiatives while bearing in mind the near-term transition to the SiteCore platform. br / br / Qualified Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, engineering, or information systems is strongly preferred. Formal training or exceptional, demonstrated ability in Software Engineering including the analysis, design, and use of Relational Databases and online applications is essential. br / br / Position requirements include: br / br / ? Requires five (5) years experience analyzing, designing, and developing web based transactional applications. br / ? Requires five (5) years experience designing, developing, and maintaining database driven applications including intermediate data modeling and stored procedure development and maintenance. br / ? Requires three (3) years experience in component based software development (i.e., abstraction, re-use, and extension). br / ? Ability to effectively provide guidance to develop applications, give timely and helpful coaching to improve systems and produce all work on schedule. Working knowledge of cost and effort estimating techniques for web development tasks and projects. br / ? Knowledge and experience in developing for functionality and scalability. Understanding of cross platform and browser compatibility in application execution. br / ? Must demonstrate the ability to work strategically and as a team player. Passion and advocacy for technology is a must. /p p To Apply /p div class=description   /div div class=description Please apply online at a href=http://www.nwf.org/careergateway target=_blankhttp://www.nwf.org/careergateway/a /div p nbsp; /p

p Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) a leading Harlem based non-profit community development corporation dedicated to building the human, social and physical capital of Harlem seeks a Network Administrator. Under minimal supervision, the Network Administrator, Information Technology will provide level I and II helpdesk and network administration. She/he will administer all aspects of a distributed computer network, perform server, network and website maintenance, research new technology and act as project leader for technology based projects and other efforts in support of the day-to-day activities of the Technology department. br / br / strongPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: /strong br / • Installs, configures, supports and maintains the organization's computer network and ensures availability of network resources to ADC staff. br / • Installs, configures, supports and maintains the organization's desktop computer network and ensures availability of local resources to ADC staff. br / • Responds to user requests for service; troubleshoots problems and develops solutions; makes minor repairs to equipment and arranges for other servicing needs. br / • Primary responsibility for the administration and troubleshooting of all ADC local and remote server systems, applications and locations to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. br / • Performs regularly scheduled system backups on ADC network servers and will execute data restores as required. Will also conduct periodic restore test to ensure backup system is functioning. br / • Maintains and updates ADC primary Internet and Intranet websites. Works with departmental staff on maintenance and updates of departmental websites. br / • Enforcing IT hardware and software standards; enforcing IT policy and procedures; and educating employees about compliance and acceptable issues. br / • Managing server user accounts for employee hires, changes and terminations. br / • Installing and supporting office software applications for ongoing availability. br / • Install, configure and test hardware and software for server products, upgrades and patches as necessary to ensure server availability and security. Will apply those upgrades and patches after receiving clearance from Director, Information Technology. br / • Provides technical training to ADC staff as needed. br / • Maintain detailed knowledge of server products in the marketplace, including hardware and software such as operating systems, security features, peripherals, applications, and local area networking technologies. br / • Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. br / • Recommend to Director, Information Technology ways in which the server environments could be improved. br / • Discusses plans and implements network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, Virus protection, file permissions, and file system integrity, and adding and deleting users. br / ? Developing and updating system documentation materials (paper and web). br / ? Attend meetings and conferences as directed by Director, Information Technology br / ? Interface well with all units of the organization and represent the Technology department in a highly professional and discreet manner. br / ? Some travel required. br / br / strongOTHER DUTIES/strong br / As directed by the Director, Information Technology /p p strongQUALIFICATIONS/strong /p p Education: br / Bachelor's degree; at least 4 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. br / br / OR br / br / High school diploma or GED; at least 4 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. br / br / strongExperience:/strong br / Minimum 4 years of network administration experience. br / br / strongSpecific Skills:/strong br / ? Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol. br / ? Strong working knowledge of Windows Server 2003. Understanding of Group policies in Windows 2003 very desirable br / ? Strong working knowledge of Exchange 2003 Enterprise and Live Communicator br / ? Strong working knowledge of Backup Exec 11D or above br / ? Strong working knowledge of IIS, RAS, Radius, SonicWall VPN, Windows XP and related technologies br / ? Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access – 2007 and 2003 versions br / ? Strong working knowledge of managed switch technology. br / ? Working knowledge of Dell Server architecture and Open Manage Server Administration. br / ? Knowledge of Microsoft Project Server Windows SharePoint/Share Point Portal Technologies (2003 version) br / ? Knowledge of SQL 2005 or above. This is not a DBA requirement, but candidate should understand SQL security, backup and restore requirements. br / ? Knowledge of data security and disaster recovery systems and procedures. br / ? Knowledge of a range of network systems, protocols, and applications. br / ? Knowledge and understanding of LAN administration in a secure environment. br / ? Knowledge of systems security protocol, policies, and procedures. br / ? Ability to plan, implement, test system upgrades br / ? Ability to troubleshoot system software. br / ? Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. br / ? Some familiarity with Microsoft InfoPath, Blackbaud Applications, Flash br / ? Basic scripting skills, VB or Perl, and definitely a good command of the Windows command language. Should understand how to use a script to do administrative and deployment tasks via Group Policy. br / ? Ability to determine computer problems and to coordinate hardware and/or software solutions. br / ? Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information. br / ? Solid communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels. br / ? Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet both rigid and fluid deadlines. br / ? Proven knowledge of English grammar and composition. br / ? Ability to stay abreast of technology and technology trends br / ? Personable br / ? Innovative and quick thinker under stressful situations br / ? Adaptable, multi-task oriented br / ? Demonstrated poise, tact, integrity and professionalism br / ? Ability to lead by example br / ? Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel br / ? Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. br / br / strongSupervisory Responsibility:/strong br / None br / br / strongPrinciple Contacts:/strong br / All company staff br / br / strongPhysical/Sensory Skills/strong br / ? Clear speech br / ? Ability to learn new applications very quickly br / ? Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. br / ? Requires travel/walking between ADC office locations br / ? No or very limited exposure to physical risk. br / br / Position will require some work outside of normal business hours. br / Position requires 8:30 AM arrival time at the 4 West 125th Street, NYC Headquarters. br / br / strongBenefits:/strong ADC offers a competitive benefit package which includes: medical, dental, life, MMBB Tax Annuity Supplement benefit, AFLAC a voluntary supplemental benefit, e-TRAC Qualified Transportation Expense Program and paid time off (PTO). /p p strongTO APPLY/strong /p p Submit cover letter and resume to: br / Human Resources br / Abyssinian Development Corporation br / 4 West 125th Street br / New York, New York 10027 br / Preferably email: a href=mailto:technologyjobs@adcorp.org target=_blanktechnologyjobs@adcorp.org/a br / strongNo calls or faxes please./strong br / In the subject line of email please indicate job title/position for which you are applying. br / br / Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. /p

p The Director of the Website is in overall charge of the website – what it looks like, its content, and how it performs. He/She works under a defined mission statement for the site, written by executive management, and is guided by a three year plan for the site – again, approved by executive management. (Publishing analogy: NEHGS is publisher; this person is editor.) br / br / This individual writes a regular editorial; seeks if not writes articles published on the website; may maintain or host one or more blogs; somewhat personifies the website; and, is a spokesperson and advocate for its success as, among other things, the third major publishing dimension of the Society. br / br / This individual regularly reviews web stats and uses this information to inform decisions for change and improvement. br / br / Other considerations for Web Site Director position: br / br / • Ability to lead and manage a team of technology professionals. br / • Establishes and monitors web site operations and maintains service level agreements with 3rd party vendors. br / • Collaborates with executive management to align strategic initiatives with tactical operations br / • Manages the overall business demands for web site tasks through business value and benefits realization analysis br / • Identifies opportunities within the organization for process improvement /p p Qualifications /p p • Affinity for if not expertise in genealogy - at minimum experience in scholarly publishing or equivalent; br / • Technological savvy, particularly as it relates to current best practices in the design and maintenance of web 2.0 websites; br / • Demonstrated ability to manage people with disparate job skills toward the accomplishment of a set of business goals; br / • Demonstrated remarkable ability to express oneself clearly in writing and in the spoken word; br / • Ability to work extremely well with colleagues; br / • Ideally, experience working in a non-profit environment. br / • Ideal candidate will have a familiarity with the website platform to be decided upon by mid-October, 2009.  /p p To Apply /p p Send persuasive cover letter and resume to: br / Michelle Major br / Human Resources br / New England Historic Genealogical Society br / a href=mailto:mmajor@nehgs.org target=_blankmmajor@nehgs.org/a br / 101 Newbury Street br / Boston, MA 02116  /p

div The Humane Society of the United States is looking to fill two intern positions in its Online Communications department. Both are located in the Gaithersburg, MD office. Hours are flexible. Please forward to anyone who may be interested!br / br / a href=http://www.hsus.org/about_us/employment/#SOCIAL_MEDIA_INTERN target=_blankhttp://www.hsus.org/about_us/employm...L_MEDIA_INTERN/a br / br / a href=http://www.hsus.org/about_us/employment/#EMERGING_MEDIA_INTERN target=_blankhttp://www.hsus.org/about_us/employm...G_MEDIA_INTERN/a /div

p spanspanspanGuided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill amp; Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people - especially those with the fewest resources - have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett./span/span/span spanbr / /span /p p spanspanFoundation Information Technology (IT) is responsible for evolving and executing the foundation's strategy for information technology systems in accordance with the organization’s business requirements. This includes planning, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating cost-efficient enterprise systems that support both distributed and centralized grant management and business operations. IT also supports foundation programs directly, consulting on the execution of grants that include IT components./span br / br / span p The Sr. System Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and daily operation of the Foundation’s servers including Active Directory, System Center Configuration Manager, System Center Operations Manager, SQL servers, and Exchange servers, as well as the foundations Storage Area Networks and other server environments. The Sr. System Administrator is also responsible for supporting projects and resolution of Level 3 service tickets. /p p • Design, implementation, daily operation amp; administration, anti-virus, maintenance, backup, security, and troubleshooting of all Windows servers, SQL servers, Exchange servers, and the EMC storage area network.br / • Continuously improve service: cost, quality, and performance.br / • Strategy development for areas of responsibilities.br / • Support resolution of Level 3 service tickets, as needed in a timely manner.br / • Provide project support in the timely completion of Network Services projects, milestone dates, commitments, deliverables, etc.br / • Provide hands-on configuration, installation, maintenance, and backup of all servers and system data.br / • Provide technical leadership as related to all Windows Servers and storage environments.br / • Provide technical oversight to Foundation vendors and consultants, as needed.br / • Assist in the development of Information Technology policies and procedures.br / • Adhere to Information Technology policies and procedures.br / • On-call duty on a rotational basis. /p p Qualifications /p p spanspanspan• /spanspanBachelor’s degree in computer science, related field or equivalent experience required.br / • At least 7 years of relevant IT experience in enterprise systems administration and design.br / • MCSE or equivalent experience required.br / • Extensive knowledge of Windows Server, SQL, Exchange, and Active Directory management in a multi-site environment.br / • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft’s suite of enterprise management tools, services, and servers including System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Operations Manager.br / • Solid grasp of WMI, Visual Basic and Windows PowerShell scripting.br / • The ability to work on, facilitate, and support multiple projects and real-time support issues.br / • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft desktop operating systems.br / • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications.br / • Strong, interpersonal and customer relationship skills with an emphasis on process improvement.br / br / As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill amp; Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check./span/span/span /p p To Apply /p p spanstrongspanstronga href=http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R7334186207748 target=_blankPlease click here to apply/a./strong/span/strong/span /p /span br / /span /p

p The Communications Specialist will manage PSN’s day-to-day press activities, work with state legislative leaders across the country, oversee the production and distribution of its self-generated media materials, and contribute to the organization's growth through formulation and implementation of long-term media strategy that helps promote an anti-racist, social justice agenda covering a range of issues on behalf of working families. br / br / In helping to build long-term progressive power in the states, the position's primary long-term strategic assignment will be to design and execute a comprehensive new media outreach initiative in close collaboration with PSN's Executive Director and Online Technology Manager. The Communications Specialist will be tasked with identifying key stakeholders in the states, from policy organizations to blogs to legislators who are writing about state-level policy, and recruiting them to contribute their work to an evolving online community hosted by PSN and dedicated to the development of a 50-state grassroots advocacy and media movement. br / br / Through this initiative, PSN intends to construct a site that not only provides a definitive source of information on state policy and politics, but that also actively facilitates collaboration between bloggers, legislators, and advocates in devising and implementing strategy for the furtherance of the broader progressive movement. br / br / The daily responsibilities of the job will include the drafting and distribution of op-eds, press releases, blog posts, and media advisories. Close collaboration with PSN's Policy and Outreach staffs will be necessary to translate multi-state legislative drives into messaging campaigns that move the national political narrative. In addition to the maintenance of these internal relationships, the Communications Specialist will be charged with initiating and cultivating relationships with a broad array of local, regional, and national reporters as well as managing partnerships with allied alternative media organizations such as GRITtv, Creative Counsel, and American Forum. br / br / Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in the non-profit communications and media field and a history of commitment to progressive social change. br / /p p Qualifications /p p Above all, the applicant must be an effective people person with strong writing skills, a voracious appetite for keeping up with the news, a passion for progressive politics, and a tenacious work ethic. br / br / More specifically, he or she: br / br / • Must be a strong independent researcher who can quickly master large amounts of complex technical information on a diverse set of issue areas and create succinct and compelling summaries for dissemination to the press, online media and the general public. br / br / • Must be familiar with current trends in online advocacy journalism and social media web applications and be able to generate innovative ideas for incorporating those trends into PSN's organizational growth strategy. br / br / • Must be able to collaborate closely with other members of the staff in order to coordinate publicity efforts with the short- and long-term strategic goals of the organization. br / br / • Must be able to meet hard deadlines and manage multiple overlapping projects in coordination with ideologically and geographically diverse set of partners. br / br / • Must be an imaginative thinker capable simultaneously of generating fresh and locally-specific “hooks” out of the national news cycle and of interesting local reporters in national, multi-state narratives. br / br / • Must present her- or himself dynamically and speak well in public. br / br / • Must be proficient with HTML and general computer skills. Basic knowledge of graphic design and/or video production is desirable but not required. Basic knowledge of Drupal is also desirable but not required. br / br / • Must have at least two years experience in the progressive communications or advocacy fields. br / br / Note that, given the centrality to this position of mobilizing a large movement of online advocacy journalists, this position will be as much an organizing job as it is a traditional media job. Although experience with communications, and specifically online communications will be highly valued, a knack for the craft of organizing will be given high priority in assessing which candidates to consider for the position. br / br / Progressive States is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and value a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. /p p To Apply /p p The Progressive States Network works with legislators and community organizations across the country to advance legislation at the state level that protects individual freedoms, promotes sustainable economic growth, and strengthens America's working families. Backed by labor unions, community leaders, environmental groups, grassroots organizations and other individual supporters, Progressive States blends analysis and action and is working to establish a cohesive network and support system for progressive legislators and organizations in all 50 states, while building a concerted movement dedicated to grassroots social and political change across the nation. To learn more about the organization, visit a href=http://progressivestates.org/ target=_blankhttp://progressivestates.org/a br / br / Email a compelling cover letter, resume and writing sample identifying which policy position you are applying for and which shows your ability to write about policy issues in a manner accessible to the public to: a href=mailto:communicationsjob@progressivestates.org target=_blankcommunicationsjob@progressivestates.org/a. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  /p

p CUF seeks a full-time employee who can creatively and competently manage the technical needs and programming aspects of the dynamic www.gothamgazette.com, an online publication about New York City that has pioneered the use of the Web in covering local issues and is published by the good government group, Citizens Union Foundation. br / br / The Technology Manager/Web Producer works directly with the Editor and other staff journalists in the construction, programming, posting and maintenance of Gotham Gazette, a database driven journalism site featuring timely original articles, links, interactive features and graphics on city issues and politics. br / br / The Technology Manager/Web Producer also is responsible for developing new features and sections as the site evolves, including the new Councilpedia project, a wiki with a page on every one of New York City's 51 City Council members including council members’ voting records and campaign contributors. He or she wil also be responsible for the ad infrastructure of the site. br / br / The Organization: Citizens Union Foundation (CUF) is the non-profit research, education and advocacy organization affiliated with Citizens Union, a non-partisan force for good government for more than 100 years. CUF conducts research and analyzes the impact of proposed public policy and legislation at the city and state level. In its effort to inform the citizens of New York, it publishes the online news site, www.gothamgazette.com, which has received national awards, including the Online News Association's Award for General Excellence, as well as local accolades. br / br / Reports to: Editor in Chief, Gotham Gazette br / br / Compensation: Salary is competitive based on experience. Benefits include fully paid health insurance, generous paid vacation, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings program. br / br / Qualifications/Skills: br / The successful candidate will possess most of the following qualifications: br / • Bachelor's degree or equivalent training or experience br / • Proficiency with PHP, MySQL, Apache, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, HTML, CSS Familiarity with cron, Subversion, web analytics and basic GNU/Linux command line tools. br / • Familiarity with Wordpress, Web analytics, Mediawiki and Semantic Mediawiki plugin. br / • Knowledge of Ajax, jQuery, Flash, Photoshop or other image editing software . br / • Understanding of RSS and XML. br / • Experience managing a database-driven Web site and working with other programmers' code. br / • An understanding of Web development best practices such as Web accessibility standards. br / • Prior experience in similar position is helpful with 4-5 years technical experience in programming and producing on-line material. br / • Must be industrious, efficient, deadline-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. br / • Ability to work in a news driven atmosphere br / • Strong interpersonal skills. br / • Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector and the civic life of New York a plus. br / • Commitment to mission driven organization and an appreciation of the values of journalism. /p p To Apply /p p Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and suggested salary to a href=mailto:recruiting@citizensunionfoundation.org target=_blankrecruiting@citizensunionfoundation.org/a, or br / br / Attn. Tech Manager/Web Producer Search br / Citizens Union Foundation br / 299 Broadway, Ste. 700, br / New York, NY 10007 /p p Application Deadline: Open until filled. Resumes will be evaluated as they are received.  /p