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Senior Director of Grassroots Power
League of Conservation Voters Remote
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Title:   Senior Director of Grassroots Power Department:   Community and Civic Engagement Status:  Exempt Reports to:  Vice President, Organizing Positions Reporting to this Position:   Director of Advocacy, Chispa Nevada Program Director, Chispa Texas Program Director Location:  United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work  Travel Requirements:   Up to 20% Union Position:  No Job Classification Level:   M-III Salary Range (depending on experience):   $117,000 – $162,000 General Description: The  League of Conservation Voters , Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. Through grassroots community organizing, issue campaigns, and civic engagement, LCV’s organizing programs create local wins, led by communities of color that contribute to momentum for strong national action on climate change and environmental justice. At the same time, we are growing the infrastructure and leadership in communities that result in families and communities of color having the political clout to stand up to polluters and demand accountability from decision makers who have turned a blind eye to environmental racism and inequities in their communities. This leadership is essential not only at the community-level, but also for ensuring that LCV, our state affiliate partners, and mainstream environmental organizations become more racially diverse, integrate justice and equity into their priorities and analyses, and become more inclusive organizations that better represent and reflect all communities in the U.S. The Senior Director of Grassroots Power should have extensive experience in community organizing practices and campaigns, with experience in base building, policy analysis, leadership development, staff training, and developing grassroots leaders through issue organizing campaigns and civic participation. The Senior Director of Grassroots Power will work closely with the National Organizing Team, including the Chispa team, and the growing multi-state organizing program, with the goal of building power in communities of color. They will work with the organizing teams of our 30+ state affiliates, collectively called the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), to grow state-based organizing programs. This position is ideal for a creative, seasoned leader with a strong background in people management, training, and a proven track record in driving results and building movements. This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work ”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time. This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Responsibilities: Provide leadership for the Organizing Team’s strategic vision, including effective community organizing, issue advocacy campaigns, engagement with elected officials and coalition-building across multiple states that advances both state and national goals for environmental and climate justice while connecting to national and federal strategies. Oversee the implementation and evaluation of strong state-based programs focused on community organizing, with some engagement around voter participation, and legislative and policy advocacy. Lead, inspire and manage a strong, effective staff team toward meeting ambitious and measurable goals. Work with the Chispa Communications Director and the Chispa Digital & Creative Campaigns Manager to ensure that all organizing programs are growing their online supporter base, telling the stories of power and impact, and using traditional and social media to pressure decision makers, and develop online campaign tools, increase online engagement and earned and paid media. Ensure that all Organizing efforts are advancing racial justice and equity and leading staff to a deeper understanding of the interconnection of racial justice and environmental issues. Assist with fundraising efforts, including cultivating individual donors, building relationships with foundations, and working with staff to produce high quality proposals and reports. Oversee the fiscal management of the program and track multiple budgets effectively. Actively participate as a thought leader in the Conservation Voter Movement and contribute to building an inclusive organizational culture. Work with state affiliates to build strong and effective organizing programs that recruit new members and develop them into strong grassroots leaders who lead organizing committees that drive our issue campaigns.  Work with the Organizing team to develop and test innovative organizing strategies and tools that help move our communities and leaders towards high impact and measurable results.  Partner with Civic Engagement colleagues on cross-departmental strategic visioning, and opportunities to collaborate with community engagement through programs.  Ensure that all program activities are properly tracked in EveryAction   and that all organizing programs have the skills and procedures to do so effectively. Travel up to 20% of the time for funder meetings, state organizing team meetings, staff retreats, training, and conferences, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:  Minimum of 8 years experience in a senior leadership and/or management role in community organizing, with a focus on deep base building preferably with a multi-state program. Experience in organizational management and program planning with the ability to manage, lead and coach senior staff, develop and manage high-performing staff, and the ability to delegate. Experience in communications and social media, particularly in advancing organizing goals. Experience working across lines of race and class as well as in urban and rural communities and an understanding of state-specific political landscapes. Proven experience in and passion for fundraising from both individual donors and foundations. Must have experience on issue–based campaigns with communities of color and low-income families, and ability to set and meet base building and campaign metrics. Skills:   Required  – Superior leadership, strategic and systems thinking, and short- and long-term planning skills. Ability to set and execute a strong vision for organizing work across the Conservation Voter Movement that fosters strong local bases and campaigns, and scales regional work into federal organizing opportunities across communities and geographical locations. Excellent manager of staff and builder of effective teams. Superb written and verbal communication skills, including ability to write and implement training curriculum and organizing tools. A strong belief in everyday peoples’ ability to affect change and their fundamental right to be heard by decision makers and to influence the policies and decisions that affect their community. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships within the landscape of people of color-led organizations and coalitions. Ability to create a culture of feedback and accountability among teams and cultivate staff leadership and professional growth. Strong program and budget management skills and ability to develop and manage multiple program budgets.  Preferred  – Fluency in EveryAction or another CRM, highly preferred. Previous experience supervising a fellowship or internship.  Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:  Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Senior Director of Grassroots Power” in the subject line by  February 24, 2025 . No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Lead Residential Advisor
Hope House Colorado
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Position Summary Hope House Colorado (HHC) is hiring a Lead Residential Advisor (LRA). As the LRA, you will work with the Housing Support Program Manager (HSPM), the day shift Lead Residential Advisor, Residential Advisors, and the Hope House Colorado Program staff to provide encouragement and support for up to eight young mothers and their children living in the Hope House group residence, with the focus of building relationship while helping residents to become self-sufficient. The LRA is a part of the Residential Decision-Making team and in addition to supporting teen moms in the residential program, you will assist the HSPM in administrative duties, including training and coaching new Residential Advisors. The existing schedule is 8 hours per day Tuesday–Friday from 1pm-9pm and Saturday 8:30a-4p. The Lead RA will be on call for the residence every other week to support staff with emergencies and ensure that the house is always staffed. This role may also require you to work some additional evenings, scheduled holidays, weekends and overnights to ensure house coverage when necessary.  What you’ll   be doing   Residential   Collaborate with the dayshift Lead Residential Advisor to manage each resident's progress in the Residential Program to ensure growth in both economic and personal self sufficiency  Lead weekly case management and Individual Growth Plan meetings with assigned residents every 6 weeks   Ensure that Residential Program processes and best practices are being followed by residential staff, contracted staff, volunteers and residents   Administrative   Manage administrative duties, communicating with residents, and training, mentoring, and communicating with Residential Advisors, delegating tasks as needed  Oversee residential staff schedules and work with contracted staff to ensure all shifts are covered.   Complete residential expense reports, and monitoring spending to ensure we stay on track with the program budget  Conducting connections meetings and progress meetings, and collecting and recording data accordingly  Provide quality training, mentoring, and communication with Residential Advisors, residential volunteers and contract staff and delegating tasks as needed  Committing to   Hope House Colorado’s Core Values   and continually working towards the HHC mission  We want to hear from you if   …   You are a female over age 21 with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance (Required)  You are available to work onsite at our Arvada location full-time Monday–Friday or Tuesday - Saturday and be on call for the residence 2 weekends a month (Required)   You understand human service rules and regulations and have experience working with at-risk populations, adolescent girls, or teen moms (Desired)  You have excellent communication skills, are highly organized, detail oriented, resourceful, reliable, and appreciate being held accountable (Desired)  You have good leadership skills, including the ability to lead and mentor others, address issues in a tactful way, and exercise good judgment in a variety of situations (Desired)  Who we are   Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day!  Salary Range   $43,000-$53,000  Benefits   Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits   Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans. Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary. Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.62 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC. Holidays : HHC observes twelve (12) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted the week of Christmas off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor. Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Mental Health Days:   Employees are given two (2) mental health days per year to use at their discretion. Employer Based Childcare:   Full-time (40-hours per week or more) Hope House Colorado employees are eligible to enroll their children in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center. Exceptions may be considered for part-time staff and part-time childcare needs on a case-by-case basis. Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness Job Application Deadline:   2/7/2025
Prairie Forest Border Stewardship Fellow
The Nature Conservancy Cushing, Minnesota
Jan 27, 2025
Full time
Office Location: Cushing, Minnesota, United States Brainerd, Minnesota, United States Little Falls, Minnesota, United States This role will be based at the Lake Alexander Preserve, located about 6 miles from Cushing, MN. Due to the need to be onsite (or in close proximity,) TNC crew/shared housing is provided as part of the position. #Li-Onsite Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Prairie-Forest Border Ecoregion Stewardship Fellowship Program provides recent college graduates or early conservation career professionals opportunities to develop diverse competencies to be effective land stewardship and ecological restoration practitioners. Through experiential learning and intentional mentorship from conservancy staff, our Fellowship Program equips new conservation professionals with the capability to effectively assess prospective project sites, plan restoration and stewardship activities, lead crews in project implementation, and measure conservation outcomes. As a Fellow, you will participate in/be responsible for prescribed fire implementation in partnership with other agencies, planning and implementing restoration and stewardship projects (i.e. invasive species control and woody plant management,) native prairie seed harvest/processing/planting, collecting and managing monitoring data, and providing leadership, training, and project management to a crew of seasonal staff and/or volunteers. Other responsibilities include: Manage day-to-day travel and equipment logistics for self and crew. Tool and equipment maintenance. Assist with not only stewarding TNC preserves, but other protected conservation lands public lands including state-owned Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) and federally-owned Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA's). Monitor and record data entries for various activity logs, photo points, and biological population monitoring. Manage and contribute data to various GIS geodatabases for stewardship activity tracking and ecological condition assessments. Manage and work within a budget and assist in developing budgets to complete projects. Network with diverse groups including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy. This position requires irregular hours, long days, and some travel on short notice. Work hours vary from 35-50+ hours per week with possible evening, weekend, or holiday work required depending on the season, project need, and training opportunities. You will also be expected to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. We’re Looking for You: Are you looking to grow in your career to help people and nature? Are you looking for hands-on, on-the-ground experience guided and mentored by senior TNC staff? We’re looking for someone who is motivated, eager to learn, and will contribute to a positive culture. You’ll thrive both working independently and under close supervisor. You can balance multiple projects/priorities with respect to varying deadlines. You’ll also be both a leader and member of a collaborative team in a demanding environment. If that sounds like you, come join TNC and apply today! What You’ll Bring: AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with natural systems. Experience in ecological land management principles. Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Additional Job Information: TNC also fosters an environment supportive of empowering our employees, amplifying an equitable workforce, and creating opportunities to participate in our nine Employee Resource Groups.   In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter is making an intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity and belonging through collaboration and feedback. We’re committed to building a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.   Auto Safety Policy: This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. Salary Information:   The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $19.10 - $21.10 hourly rate. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56160, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.  
Volunteer Coordinator
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Hohenwald, TN
Jan 24, 2025
Full time
Are you a self-motivated individual who is: A relationship-building. You easily make friends and love to talk to a diverse group of people. You also listen intently to others to understand their interests and respond positively. You are able to multi-task, shift priorities, and manage multiple projects. An excellent communicator. You can convey ideas and instructions simply using multiple forms of communication including verbal and written. Tech savvy. You are able to use various platforms to effectively recruit and communicate with volunteers and the community. Share a love of wildlife and conservation. If you can say yes to all of these questions, our Volunteer Coordinator position may be the right job for you!  Please see the job requirements below. POSITION SUMMARY:  The Volunteer Coordinator will be working alongside The Elephant Sanctuary’s Education team with the primary responsibility for coordination and implementation of The Sanctuary’s successful volunteer programs. Volunteer Coordinator is tasked with managing, coordinating, and expanding existing programs (EleAmbassadors, On-Site Volunteer Program, and Group Volunteer Programs) and developing and delivering additional volunteer programs (Interpretative Volunteer Program), and collecting data evaluating the program for improvement. In addition to volunteer program responsibilities the VC will work in collaboration with the Education Team supporting day-to-day programming and operation for The Elephant Discovery Center and Distance Learning Programs. Responsibilities include greeting and informing visitors, as well as planning and delivering Sanctuary education programming through a variety of outlets to the widest possible audience. REPORTS TO: Education Manager JOB PREREQUISITES include: Bachelor's degree in education, non-profit management, wildlife management or similar preferred. Minimum 1-year prior work experience in volunteer programs, museum or equivalent setting required. Experience building volunteer programs preferred.  Public speaking, comfortable with virtual technology, and public relations skills are required . Working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs to include Word, Excel , and Outlook Excellent written and oral communication skills. Adaptability to latest forms of technology. Experience with a non-profit is a plus . Ability to count money/change accurately for gift store purchases. Must be on-site 5 days a week in Hohenwald, includes evenings and weekends as needed . Walking and driving outside on all types of terrain and in different weather conditions. Bilingual-Spanish is ideal. Authorized to work in the United States.   STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt; some nights and weekends are required PAY : Starting at $18.25/hour. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance (all paid 100% by organization for employees), paid-time off, retirement, and elective benefits. The Elephant Sanctuary is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Pennsylvania Field Director
League of Conservation Voters Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
Title:   Pennsylvania Field Director Department:  Campaigns Status:   Exempt Reports to:   National Field Director Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Philadelphia, PA Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Hybrid Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 20% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   E Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $90,236 – $110,236 General Description: The  League of Conservation Voters , Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Pennsylvania Field Director to lead its Pennsylvania field activities, overseeing the engagement of LCV members as volunteers and activists in issue and electoral advocacy, and grassroots lobbying activities. The Pennsylvania Field Director will serve as the Campaigns department’s lead field staffer in Pennsylvania and will be responsible for coordinating activities and logistics of the program. The Pennsylvania Field Director will work closely with Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania (CVPA), the state affiliate, and the in-state leadership team to build relationships with environmental groups and community leaders to advocate for climate action.  This position is classified as “Regular Hybrid Work”, which means the position is assigned to an LCV office where they spend one to four days per week and work the rest of the week remotely. This position is required to work in-person in the Philadelphia Climate Action office four days per week. This job operates both in a professional office environment and in outdoor and indoor public spaces, and the person will be exposed to outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, and high/low temperatures. This position is occasionally sedentary; however, attending meetings and canvassing out in the communities is also frequently required. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move about to accomplish tasks and move between sites. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with community members and must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to work hours exceeding stated office hours, as needed, including weekends.  Additionally, this job operates at offsite locations and requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance for the location of this position, which will be verified during the hiring process.  Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Responsibilities: Work with the Campaigns department and Conservation Voters of PA staff to develop field plans that engage community members and advocate for just and equitable federal environmental policy priorities, and oversee management of a field vendor firm in executing programs. Collaborate with the Campaigns department to develop and implement organizer and volunteer trainings, with a focus on further developing volunteer leadership skills of young people and communities of color to become environmental advocates. Ensure that all volunteer outreach and engagement is meticulously tracked in VAN and maintain in-state reporting to measure goal progress and organizing successes through written reports. Help develop and test organizing strategies and tools, with focus on increasing engagement, particularly with communities of color and with youth. Work with organizers to develop trainings and events to engage and educate community members and volunteers on policy priorities that intersect or are centered in environmental and racial justice. Train organizers and volunteers in effective storytelling and engagement tactics to highlight the personal and public impacts of environmental policies. Develop relationships and create equitable partnerships with environmental, social justice and other progressive leaders, working together to advocate for policies that will advance racial and environmental justice for Pennsylvania. Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work, including meeting with organizers, providing in-person trainings, participating in other in-person program-related activities, as well as staff retreats, meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required –  Minimum of 4 years or 3+ cycles experience in community, issue, labor, or political organizing; 1 cycle or 2 years of experience managing and training teams representing a rich mix of talent, experience, backgrounds, and perspectives. Experience tracking data in VAN or VoteBuilder. Demonstrated experience implementing digital organizing tools, including peer-to-peer texting.  Preferred  – Experience working on an issue campaign, especially environmental. Experience with youth organizing. Experience effectively managing teams in multiple geographies. Skills:  Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and partner organizations. Ability to multitask without sacrificing quality of work. Ability to foster a collaborative team and results oriented work environment. Exceptional leadership, project management and coaching skills including supporting remote staff. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Fluency in VAN and Microsoft Office Suite required; other tools, including Hustle or Relay and social media, a plus. Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:  Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “PA Field Director” in the subject line by  January 30, 2025 .  No phone calls please. LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Golf Teaching Facility Attendant 011525-001H
Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
Jan 16, 2025
Part time
Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the part-time position of Golf Teaching Facility Attendant at the Golf Academy Center located in Cocoa, Florida. Provide assistance to the Golf Academy Coordinator to ensure safe and efficient operation of the golf range and quality service to its users. Flexible hours to include nights & weekends when the Academy is open. The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:   Minimum 16 years of age & enrolled in school. Able to understand written and oral instructions and golf terminology. Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required. Employees and/ or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida driver’s license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.  This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity. Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. * *High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Minimum physical qualifications and environmental conditions:  Physically able to retrieve golf balls which may include prolonged walking, lifting, bending, carrying, stooping, climbing, reaching. Works outside in a covered area. Works outside in various weather conditions. Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment. Works in noisy conditions. The hourly rate is $15.00 .  This position has been approved for up to 28 hours per week.  This position is eligible for regular part-time benefits (i.e. vacation, life insurance, etc.). Applications will be accepted from January 15, 2025 through January 25, 2025 ; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.  Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day.  This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes. NOTE TO APPLICANT Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.  CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922 Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770 Email: resources@easternflorida.edu  Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/hr/job-opportunities/ Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. About the college Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees. An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.
Institutional Aid Coordinator 112524-002P
Eastern Florida State College
Jan 09, 2025
Full time
Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Institutional Aid Coordinator on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida. Under the direction of the Assistant Director, FA System’s and State/Institutional Aid, the Coordinator of Institutional Aid will be responsible for awarding all state and institutional funds for Eastern Florida State College.  The position collaborates with other offices on campus as well as the Office of Florida State Aid (OFSA). The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:   Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution. At least one year of financial aid knowledge required. Must have excellent customer service skills. Banner experience required. Strong interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required. For individuals unable to obtain a driver’s license, a valid Florida ID is required.  Employees and/or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida driver’s license, will not be allowed to drive any college vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.  This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable. Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity. Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. * *High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment.  All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.   Minimum physical qualifications:   Ability to communicate clearly on a telephone. Willingness to work evening and weekend hours as needed. Occasional travel to other campuses or outreach venue is required.  The annual salary is $41,543.33 .   Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position.  Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement.  Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan. Applications will be accepted from January 9, 2025 through January 13, 2025 ; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.  Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day.   This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. HOW TO APPLY All applicants must apply on-line at the Eastern Florida State College Website in order to be considered for employment.  If an applicant needs assistance in completing the on-line application, he/she should contact Human Resources.  With at least 24 hours advance notice, EFSC can provide readers, Braille, audio cassettes, computer readers, sign language interpreters, and Scribes. NOTE TO APPLICANT Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justified and approved for exception by the Associate Vice President, Human Resources. All successful applicants must complete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.  CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES Eastern Florida State College, Human Resources, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922 Telephone: (321) 433-7070  FAX: (321) 433-7065  Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770 Email: resources@easternflorida.edu  Website: https://www.easternflorida.edu/hr/job-opportunities/ Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veterans status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. About the college Eastern Florida State College, located in the heart of Florida’s Space Coast, is a co-educational, publicly supported post-secondary institution that adopted its current name on July 1, 2013 with the addition of four-year Bachelor's Degrees. An accredited institution, EFSC is recognized as one of America's leading state colleges for quality instruction, organization and innovative, leading-edge programs.
Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs
The Nature Conservancy Washington, D.C.
Jan 09, 2025
Full time
Office Location: Washington, D.C., United States Expectation to be on the Hill Tues-Thurs. Can work remote Mon & Fri. #Li-Hybrid Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together:   The Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs represents The Nature Conservancy and its 2030 goals of addressing the conservation and climate crises with U.S. decisionmakers. You will advance legislative and advocacy strategies to achieve the organization’s goals through interaction and forging strategic partnerships with U.S. Congress and relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, and/or the corporate sector. We’re Looking for You: The Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs furthers the work of The Nature Conservancy and its conservation partners through direct engagement and lobbying with the U.S. Congress, relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, and/or businesses focusing on policy, practice, and funding initiatives that provide opportunities and/or impact our conservation, climate, clean energy and community engagement programs. You will identify legislative and advocacy opportunities and advises directors and senior policy advisors on strategies to advance climate, clean energy, conservation policy, evaluates the potential for strategic partnerships, and develops and implements strategies to influence corporate practice, public policy and public funding for climate, clean energy, and conservation at a large scale, national and/or global level. You liaison with counterparts within and outside the organization to provide and extract useful lessons and experiences and to prioritize and coordinate on advocacy approaches. Additional responsibilities include: Serving as a congressional lobbyist representing The Nature Conservancy on key legislative priorities and campaigns to advance the conservation of lands, waters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Educating and persuading U.S. decisionmakers on issues of primary concern to The Nature Conservancy. Participating in the development of policy positions, strategies, and execution of tactics to influence federal legislative activity. Maintaining and nurturing new relationships both within The Nature Conservancy and with U.S. decisionmakers, relevant governments and tribal entities, multilateral agencies, the corporate sector and/or other stakeholders that provide opportunities and/or impact our conservation, climate, clean energy and community engagement programs. Advising The Nature Conservancy on federal legislative engagement and strategies and works closely with the Engagement and Advocacy team, the Global Conservation Campaigns team and broader External Affairs teams to ensure coordination and strategic engagement.  What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, business or related field and 6 years of senior management level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience.   Supervisory experience. Fluency in English.  Direct experience working with partners and government agencies. Project management experience including coordinating the work of other professionals inside and outside an organization.  Proven experience in strategy development and implementation. Demonstrated relationship building skills. Experience negotiating complex high profile or sensitive agreements.  Proven written and verbal communication and presentation skills.  BONUS Congressional staff and/or federal agency experience Senior level experience in government relations, corporate sector, or equivalent combination of education/experience Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated. Advanced degree appreciated  Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice and work experience advancing just and equitable policy solutions.  Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $122,000 to 141,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56078, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Support Specialist at the Redistricting Data Hub
Redistricting Data Hub
Jan 08, 2025
Full time
The Redistricting Data Hub (RDH) provides individuals, good government organizations, and community groups the data, resources, and knowledge to participate effectively in the redistricting process. As the Support Specialist at RDH, you will become well-versed in redistricting data, processes, and mapping tools. You will assist our data team by researching or collecting critical information, and represent the organization publicly by scheduling calls with key data users and answering questions emailed to our Help Desk. You will help draft and send outreach materials, such as our newsletter or user surveys. You will work with various tools to monitor our website and generate insights and reports. Responsibilities of the Support Specialist include, but are not limited to: Assisting with data collection efforts by contacting counties to obtain precinct boundary maps and researching candidate information Providing technical support to the public by researching and answering questions sent to the RDH Help Desk Drafting and managing email campaigns and other outreach materials Working with the Director to draft scripts, create slides, and record content for video tutorials and public trainings Coordinating invitations, promotion, and other hosting logistics for guest speakers, in-person convenings, and online public trainings Scheduling and taking notes on video or phone calls between RDH and stakeholders, data partners, and other external organizations How to Apply Send an email to work@redistrictingdatahub.org with the subject line “Support Specialist.” Include: Resume 2 references (academic or professional) Short essay (200 words max) describing something you don’t know about redistricting data but want to learn, and why Earliest possible start date Only applications with all requested materials will be reviewed. We are accepting applications until the position is filled. However, we will begin reviewing applications on February 3, 2025—complete applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed.
Soil Health Specialist
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Lancaster, PA
Jan 08, 2025
Full time
https://www.allianceforthebay.org/job/soil-health-specialist/ The Soil Health Specialist is a fast-paced full-time position that will work directly with farmers and a broad set of project partners on agriculture conservation, water quality improvement, and climate-smart practices. The Specialist will engage directly with farmers to provide technical guidance for field-based practices aimed at improving the soil health of crop and pasture lands. This position will guide farmers in troubleshooting common obstacles to changing in-field practices and manure management techniques. The Specialist will utilize their field expertise to collaborate with the Alliance’s corporate partners by providing ground-level feedback on the development of climate-focused programming. This position will work under the supervision of the Senior Agriculture Projects Manager to help advance the Alliance Agriculture Program’s implementation of conservation practices that promote improved soil health, water quality, and climate resilience throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The position will participate in, develop, and/or lead farmer and partner relations, internal team learning, project management, grant applications, partnership development with corporate and nonprofit partners, and programmatic and financial reporting. Substantial fieldwork is necessary, and, thus, field-savviness is integral to this position.
Nature and Energy Program Director
The Nature Conservancy Remote, texas
Jan 08, 2025
Full time
Office Location: Texas, United States  Remote This position is based in Texas  and may work out of a home and/or TNC office within the state of Texas .  Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Texas Chapter and Great Plains Division Nature and Energy program promotes climate mitigation, climate adaptation strategies, and advances the clean energy transition to meet TNC’s 2030 goals to address the global climate and biodiversity crises. The Nature and Energy Program Director provides strategic and technical leadership on the implementation of a broad suite of natural climate solutions and nature-based solutions to increase the implementation rate of nature-positive projects, polices, and practices with measurable outcomes toward protecting land and water; providing healthy ecosystems; and accelerating the clean energy transition in Texas and within the Great Plains division of The Nature Conservancy. The Nature and Energy Program Director will develop innovative conservation and scientific methods, analysis, tools and methodological frameworks to promote the implementation of initiatives and projects at different scales to maximize outcomes. As part of this work, they will supervise staff with expertise in nature-based solutions and coastal resilience, and as a team will promote the role of natural climate solutions, nature-based solutions, clean energy transition and other nature-positive projects, policies, and programs by integrating the benefits of best practices within the chapter’s and division’s land and water protection, stewardship, working lands strategies and coastal resilience program to maximize the co-benefits of all projects. They’ll demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their approach to this position. The Nature and Energy Program Director will build key strategic partnerships with all levels of government as well as leaders in the private sector to identify and advance needed policy, incentives and market shifts, and partner with philanthropy leadership to ensure a sustainable funding stream for this work. They will coordinate with other conservation leaders within TNC and collaborate closely with government affairs/policy, science, and development teams to develop specific approaches that will yield sustainable, durable, conservation outcomes, including advising on and analyzing the development of market-based ecosystem service incentives. They will conduct analyses and build strategic scientific and technical capacities, develop relationships with key public and private entities and solve technical problems, address barriers, and serve as an expert to communicate solutions and best practices. They will work to garner more widespread support from communities, governments, private companies, and others for the value and co-benefits of nature as a mitigation and adaptation strategy in current practices and in the clean energy transition. Roles & Responsibilities Report to the Director of Landscape Initiatives and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains division and North American region. Lead refinement and implementation of chapter and division strategies, building on an existing body of work as well as existing partnerships to advance the chapter’s contribution to climate mitigation, adaptation and clean energy transition programs that align with organizational goals and key outcomes, and strengthen TNC’s role as an effective, credible partner on nature-positive climate solutions. Ensure Texas’ Nature and Energy program is coordinated to contribute to the goals of the Great Plains Division and the North America Natural Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Transition programs to ensure maximum consistency, value, and leverage occurs. Build respectful, equitable and inclusive partnerships with climate impacted communities to ensure this work has breadth and standing within the broader climate work ongoing in Texas and in the division and to create durable and lasting solutions. Supervise staff, promote TNC’s code of conduct, values and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment for team members. Serve as a climate and clean energy policy advisor to the chapter, coordinates with policy teams to advocate for policy conditions that will facilitate use of natural climate solutions and other nature-positive approaches including participating in legislative and regulatory/rule-making analyses and forums, as requested. Serves on the TX Chapter Conservation Leadership Team. Explore and test ideas for removing obstacles to the rapid deployment of natural climate solutions, nature-positive approaches, and clean energy transition strategies by governments and communities to maximize co-benefits to public health, community resilience, hazard mitigation, quality of life, biodiversity, agricultural productivity, water quality and quantity, recreation, and others. Conduct detailed economic analyses to determine the cost-effectiveness of climate change mitigation; investigate additional incentives to action; and co-benefits to determine the return-on-investment or net economic benefit of project opportunities. Develop and manage the budget for the program’s work in TNC Texas, ensuring alignment with other program leads; manage contracts and grants. Assist TNC’s fundraising team by developing materials and reviewing donor communications as well as assisting with proposal development and donor engagement. Make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context, foreseeing risk and proactively seeking advice as needed. We’re Looking for You: Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.  Join us! What You’ll Bring: BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners. Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance. Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.                                        Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $80,000 - $110,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56047, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Applied Forest and Climate Scientist
The Nature Conservancy Minnesota
Jan 06, 2025
Full time
Office Location: Minnesota, United States #Li-Hybrid The AFCS will be based in Minnesota. Depending on location, hybrid in-office or flexible work arrangements are possible. The AFCS will be expected to travel occasionally to field offices or for partner meetings within and around the region. Travel frequency will be determined by project needs.  Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: As the Applied Forest Climate Scientist (AFCS,) you will provide technical and scientific leadership in forest ecology, monitoring and evaluation of conservation strategies, and forest-based climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and policy. You will be part of the Science team and and an integrated member of the Resilient Forest team that serves as a thought partner to provide science to direct biodiversity and climate-driven strategies, fill research and information gaps, and quantify biodiversity and GHG emission outcomes. You will also supervise staff, including performance management, training, and onboarding. Task oriented projects may include leading a forest monitoring and evaluation initiative, evaluation of carbon benefits of improved forest management practices, developing carbon accounting protocols for conservation projects, evaluating effectiveness of adaptation approaches, or staying current on forest science to advise TNC’s external affairs team. In this role, you will contribute to the Science Team and Resilient Forest Team’s communication goals by communicating scientific findings, literature, and knowledge syntheses to a diverse audience (including the general public, partners, media, and the scientific community). Communication outlets include written reports, fact sheets, scientific publications, popular media stories, media interviews, and both formal and informal oral presentations. You will also provide technical and scientific leadership for forest resilience and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and policy. As the AFCS, you will work with internal and external colleagues to collect and manage data for forest resilience and climate mitigation and adaptation projects. You will convene/facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, conduct scientific surveys and research, record data, write reports and support donor engagement, and develop proposals to support forest science information gaps or needs. Depending on the project, field work might be necessary; therefore, you should expect to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain or under physically demanding circumstances. We’re Looking for You: The AFCS will contribute to an interdisciplinary team of scientists and staff with expertise in grassland, forest, and freshwater ecosystems and spatial and statistical analyses. You will have the opportunity to inform on the ground conservation actions across a diversity of landscapes and communities with a diverse set of partners and build the evidence base for our conservation work. TNC is a global organization tackling climate change around the world. While focused on applying carbon accounting and adaptation strategies locally in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and connect with TNC colleagues working on similar challenges in other places. In this position, you will take a lead role in informing our forest resilience and climate strategies and quantifying impacts and outcomes, working both independently and collaboratively with multiple TNC teams and partners. Through this work, you will build and maintain relationships and collaborations with a broad and diverse knowledge and conservation community. We’re looking for a passionate, dedicated person to lead cross functional teams in support of our conservation work. Communication and experience interpreting scientific information are key in this role. If that sounds like you, come join TNC and apply today! What You’ll Bring: Master’s degree in science related field and 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing people, projects, workloads, and finances with adherence to deadlines. Experience leading and working with cross functional teams. Experience synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating scientific information. Experience preparing reports of findings. Record of peer reviewed publications in scientific journals. Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people. Experience working in forested ecosystems or with forest ecosystem carbon modeling. Experience with common environmental science software applications (e.g., ArcGIS, R, Microsoft Office). What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Additional Job Information: The AFCS will be based in Minnesota. Depending on location, hybrid in-office or flexible work arrangements are possible. The AFCS will be expected to travel occasionally to field offices or for partner meetings within and around the region. Travel frequency will be determined by project needs. Creating a community of inclusivity and belonging through collaboration and feedback is an intentional effort in the Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Chapter which is in alignment with the broader organization. We’re committed to building a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.   Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,280 - $89,675 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 56026, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Land Protection Specialist
The Nature Conservancy Odessa, Minnesota
Jan 06, 2025
Full time
Office Location: Odessa, Minnesota, United States Windom, Minnesota, United States Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States St. Paul, Minnesota, United States #Li-Hybrid Travel is required and the desired work locations are Odessa, MN or Windom, MN. The Twin Cities area (Minneapolis) will also be considered . This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and opportunity to collaborate in the office two days/week. Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: As the Land Protection Specialist, you will play a critical role on the Tri-State Chapter (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota) protection team, with specific focus on the Northern Tallgrass Prairie. You will be a real estate project manager which includes: negotiating in cooperative land acquisitions with government and non-profit partners, developing and implementing landscape level land protection plans, and transferring land interests to partner agencies. You will also lead land protection projects, secure internal approvals for land purchases, and assist on fundraising for land protection projects while ensuring program compliance with internal policies and federal and state external requirements for land protection. We’re Looking for You: Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy 900,000 acres across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota have been preserved for people and nature.  From the prairies to Great Lakes’ Forest, the Tri-State Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make our 3 states unique. Travel is required and the desired work locations are Odessa, MN or Windom, MN. The Twin Cities area (Minneapolis) will also be considered. This is a hybrid position with flexibility to work from home and opportunity to collaborate in the office two days/week. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable project manager interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization! What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in conservation, real estate, habitat protection or other related experience. Knowledge of current trends and strategies in conservation and land protection. Experience negotiating agreements. Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally. Experience with principles of land acquisition. Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Experience writing reports, contracts, and presentations. Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc. Yes Must have valid driver's license. What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Additional Job Information: TNC also fosters an environment supportive of empowering our employees, amplifying an equitable workforce, and creating opportunities to participate in our nine Employee Resource Groups.   In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter is making an intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity and belonging through collaboration and feedback. We’re committed to building a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.   Auto Safety Policy: This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.   Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - $66,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 55998, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
Rehabilitation Mobility Instructor Trainee
Illinois Department of Human Services 658 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Jan 03, 2025
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy the link and paste it into your internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/43101/   Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650 Opening Date : 1/03/2025 Closing Date : 1/16/2025 Salary:   Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year) County:  Morgan Number of Vacancies : 1   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 43101   Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.   Position Overview The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Rehab/Mobility Instructor Trainee who participates in an agency-sponsored training program of six to twelve months duration. This position will complete work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with the instruction of persons who are blind and visually impaired; observes work activities of a designated Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor; conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students; attends school faculty and staff meetings and workshops and gains familiarity with current agency programs, policies, procedures, and practices.   Essential Functions Participates in an agency-sponsored training program of six (6) to twelve (12) months duration. Completes work assignments designed to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills consonant with the instruction of persons who are blind and visually impaired. Observes work activities of a designated Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor. Conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students. Attends school faculty and staff meetings and workshops. Gains familiarity with current agency programs, policies, procedures, and practices. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university. All qualifying candidates must have attained certification as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) within the time parameters of the Rehabilitation/Mobility Instructor Trainee Program.   Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience establishing a trusting relationship with customers, family members and public and private agencies. One (1) year of professional experience developing sequential instructional plans.  One (1) year of professional experience working with current education trends, techniques and best practices. One (1) year of professional experience instructing persons who are blind, visually impaired or Deafblind in skills of independence.  One (1) year of professional experience utilizing and braille reading and writing. One (1) year of professional experience working with the emotional, environmental, and psychological problems confronting individuals who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deafblind.   Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:  Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch Work Location:  658 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650   Division of Rehabilitation Services Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Vocational/Orientation & Mobility Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group:  Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance  3 Paid Personal Business Days annually  12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx  
Rehabilitation Mobility Instructor
Illinois Department of Human Services 658 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Jan 03, 2025
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy the link and paste it into your internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/43100/ Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650 Opening Date : 1/03/2025 Closing Date : 1/16/2025 Salary:   Anticipated Salary $6,005-$8,678/month ($72,060-$104,136/year) County:  Morgan Number of Vacancies : 1   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 43100   Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.   Position Overview The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is seeking to hire a Rehab/Mobility Instructor who provides professional instruction and counseling to persons who are blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind. This position conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students; prepares orientation and mobility component for the Individualized Educational Programs with assistance of parents, local education agency representatives and other school staff so as to include present levels of performance, long range goals, short term objectives and related services; serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff; develops and continues to evaluate the sequential instructional curriculum  for orientation and mobility to meet the needs of all students on campus; maintains and provides written reports of student progress and supervises the use and care of equipment and supplies.   Essential Functions Provides professional instruction and counseling to persons who are blind, visually impaired and deaf/blind. Conducts ongoing evaluations of assigned students. Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff. Develops and continues to evaluate the sequential instructional curriculum for orientation and mobility to meet the needs of all students on campus. Maintains and provides written reports of student progress. Supervises the use and care of equipment and supplies. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master’s degree in Orientation and Mobility from an accredited college or university. Requires certification as an Orientation and Mobility specialist (COMS). Requires one-year (1) professional experience in orientation and mobility such as could be gained from completion of an agency-sponsored training program.   Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of professional experience working with the principles of home management, personal hygiene and communication skills, and mobility skills as they relate to persons who are blind, visually impaired, or Deafblind.  One (1) year of professional experience working with the possible effects of loss of vision on personality in relation to emotional and vocational adjustment.  One (1) year of professional experience working with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing rehabilitation and education. One (1) year of professional experience teaching, reading, and writing of Braille.  One (1) year of professional experience evaluating, planning, reviewing, and assessing progress of a specialized program for individual customers. One (1) year of professional experience demonstrating ability to instruct and develop sequential instructional and vocational plans.    Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:  Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm; 30 minute unpaid lunch. Work Location:  658 E State St, Jacksonville, IL 62650 Division of Rehabilitation Services Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Vocational/Orientation & Mobility Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group:  Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance  3 Paid Personal Business Days annually  12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx  
Photographer/Editor
Entravision Communications
Dec 20, 2024
Full time
McAllen, TX  |  Full Time (4474) Summary Entravision Network seeks a news photographer/editor. Qualified applicants should have at least one-year shooting and editing experience in a news environment. Candidates should possess strong video compositional skills and the ability to tell a visually compelling story.  The applicant also needs to run camera, edit corresponding newscasts when applicable. Essential Functions Teamwork player. Work with a wide range of people all across the U.S.  Create and edit video content to be syndicated to Entravision’s several platforms. Shooting and editing of vo’s, vo-sot and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings. Operate studio cameras during live news shows and special shows. Playback videos during assigned newscasts. Competencies Technical Capability. Strategic Thinking. Multitasking. Communication Proficiency. Teamwork. Ability to Work Well Under Pressure.   Required Education and Experience Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Final Cut software preferred Minimum 2-3 years of experience in the field    Knowledge and ability to deliver coverage across multiple platforms. Must be fluent in Spanish and English (speak, read & write)Must be willing to submit a background investigation. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. Punctuality and Dependability are essential. Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and Holidays and be willing to change schedules with little or no notice if needed. POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Reports directly to VP of News Operations OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.    To Apply, Visit: https://entravision.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=entravision&id=4474 Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.  Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.    We encourage women and minorities to apply   
Senior Director of Prospect Development
League of Conservation Voters Remote
Dec 19, 2024
Full time
Title:   Senior Director of Prospect Development Department:   Development Status:   Exempt Reports to:  Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position:  Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Portfolio Management; Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, Prospect Research Associate Location:  United States Remote Work Eligibility:   Yes; Regular Remote Work Travel Requirements:   Up to 15% Union Position:   No Job Classification:   M-III Salary Range (depending on qualified experience):   $117,000 – $162,000 General Description: The  League of Conservation Voters , Inc. (“LCV”), a non-profit organization, believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a Senior Director of Prospect Development who is the architect of and strategist for prospect research, prospect and portfolio management, infiltration vetting, and analytics and reporting for the major giving and annual fund teams. The Senior Director leads the whole body of work dedicated to identifying, qualifying, and building strategy for major donors and prospects that results in meaningful and transformational philanthropic relationships. As such, the Senior Director identifies high quality, top-notch prospects for the major gifts and annual fund teams, while also leading and advising on high level strategy to deepen existing relationships and expand our donor base. This role will be responsible for conceptualizing and expanding prospecting methodologies to support LCV’s ambitious fundraising goals and managing a team responsible for list evaluation, research and strategy requests, and high-level analytics that inform and guide excellent fundraising performance. The Senior Director advises the organization on the development and maintenance of a healthy and prospering prospect and donor pipeline. The Senior Director of Prospect Development directly supervises the Associate Manager of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management, Associate Manager of Prospect Research & Strategy, and the Prospect Research Associate. Additionally, through a new collaborative program, Unified Fundraising, the Senior Director will support a pilot program to integrate LCV’s planned giving program with those of 7-10 state affiliates across the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM). This position is classified as “Regular Remote Work”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.  This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.  Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.  Responsibilities: Lead a top-notch Prospect Development (prospect research, prospect management, analytics) program which partners with LCV’s Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams to ensure that all portfolios have sufficient prospects, research, and strategy in key markets.  Manage the work of the prospect development team, including work request flow and ensuring prospect research briefings and strategy are of the highest quality, accurate and delivered in a timely manner while honing in on only the details that will lead to maximum fundraising results.   Drive the innovation of existing research systems and protocols to streamline all processes resulting in a more efficient and impactful body of work; maintain the Prospect Development Manual. Create and maintain a donor pyramid by identifying and qualifying high net worth major donors and prospects in service of creating and maintaining high quality major donor and annual fund portfolios. Ensure the team proactively produces a strategy that provides points of access to high net worth prospects ($100K+ capacity), prospects of color, and other potential connectors who already have relationships with the LCV family of organizations through RelSci, family tree, and other mapping techniques. Manage the process for a regular and consistent refresh of contact information for prospects to ensure access to donors is as easy and streamlined as possible for major gifts officers and  outreach lists used by LCV’s president, executive team, and the Major Gifts and Annual Fund Teams. Develop a broad awareness of LCV and LCVEF’s programs to support the identification of individuals whose philanthropic interests align with our work. Use prospect development expertise and employ research tools to analyze and make recommendations for potential major gifts fundraising territories and portfolios. Together with the team, ensure increased racial diversity in each portfolio and continue to identify new prospective donors of color. Maintain database coding of prospect rankings and estimated gift capacities to ensure accurate tracking of the donor pipeline from individual Annual Fund through Principal level donors. Work with fundraisers to provide expertise and guidance on accurate interpretation of information and assist with forming cultivation and stewardship plans. Create an end-of-year suite of reports, including a landscape analysis of all MGO performance and individual MGO performance reports. Highlight overall patterns and trends and map trends year-on-year to maximize performance. Work with LCV’s State Capacity Building Team and State Affiliate Development staff to support a Unified Fundraising strategy around a planned giving pilot program by sharing expertise and making recommendations around the process of identifying and prioritizing prospects for outreach. Define shared prospects and create portfolios for unified outreach.  As the Unified Fundraising program expands in state affiliates’ fundraising programs, make recommendations for how to approach portfolio creation and create portfolios.  Manage planned giving research and other research-related bodies of work being done on contract by vendors. Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising. Manage the day-to-day workload and review of up to three prospect research consultants through Wrike, our project management software. Partner with the Events Team to ensure the prospect development team conducts event participant research and vetting for major events.   Manage the Prospect Development team budget and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment and accurate financial reporting. Travel up to 15% of the time for in-person work, including staff retreats, meetings, conferences, professional development opportunities, and one-on-one training with direct reports, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Work Experience:   Required  – 8 years of experience in a robust major gifts research program, including tracking and management of the research process in a donor database. Experience maintaining a donor pipeline and tracking procedures in donor databases. Strong experience with Salesforce. Experience managing, hiring, onboarding, and training staff. Experience creating new portfolios or overhauling existing portfolios.  Preferred –  Issue advocacy or political experience. Exposure to vetting, opposition, due diligence, or infiltration research. Experience with the Apra community and working knowledge of their resources. Experience managing consultants. Experience managing budgets. Experience creating prospect strategies with proven results. Experience working for an organization with state affiliates. Skills:   Required  – Excellent management skills. Extensive knowledge of research tools and techniques. Excellent analytical skills and an advanced level of proficiency in Excel. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Highly organized with a thorough attention to detail. Skilled at clearly communicating and supporting relevant conclusions drawn from the analysis and synthesis of disparate data sources. Ability to communicate database tracking procedures and systems to staff with various levels of technical skills. Strong multi-tasking skills, including organization, flexibility to shift priorities based on urgent needs, and confidence to ask for help. Motivated by goals to produce excellent results and exceed expectations. Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, handling materials and situations with sensitivity and discretion.  Preferred  – Experience working for an organization with multiple entities, specifically, 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, SuperPAC. Familiarity with donor modeling. Experience with tools like iWave, DonorSearch, FoundationSearch, LexisNexis, RelSci, and political giving databases. Knowledge of a project management tool like Wrike or Asana. Basic to Intermediate skills with PowerPoint.  Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:  Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “Senior Director of Prospect Development” in the subject line by  January 12, 2025 . No phone calls please.  LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Physician Specialist
Illinois Department of Human Services 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436
Dec 17, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41062/   Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Joliet, IL, US, 60436 Opening Date : 12/16/2024 Closing Date : 1/14/2024 Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $18,364 - $24,618 per month ($220,368 - $295,416 per year)  County:  Will Number of Vacancies : 2   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 41062   Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Physician Specialist Option D for the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) located in Joliet, Illinois to serve as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Practices as a Psychiatrist and performs general physician duties for the JITC MH units.  Determines psychiatric diagnosis on the treatment unit. Assists and/or coordinates the treatment planning for various types of patients. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plans. Assures that the clinical services are appropriate to the population with mental illness/developmental disability and to the mental and physical developmental stages of the individual patients. Provides court testimony.   Essential Functions Practices as a medical specialist in psychiatry in providing services to mentally ill patients. Serves as a unit Psychiatrist and coordinates treatment plans for optimum patient care. Serves as consultant to other non-psychiatric physicians and professional staff on the unit regarding patient progress, medical or psychometric procedures and development of overall treatment plan. Facilitates and provides guidance in the development of treatment plans that represents a collaborative approach towards recovery driven treatment of patients. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires a valid State of Illinois Physician and Surgeon License. Requires American Board Certification in the job-related medical specialty of psychiatry.   Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of professional experience evaluating the quality of specialized medical care and treatment for patients with a mental illness. Two (2) years of professional experience coordinating medical services with other professional disciplines and supportive personnel. Two (2) years of professional experience conducting psychiatric exams of patients. Two (2) years of professional experience identifying most appropriate positive treatment regime and carrying out that treatment in accordance with best practices. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Two (2) years of professional experience preparing comprehensive and specialized medical records and reports.   Conditions of Employment Requires the possession of a valid Illinois Controlled Substance License. Requires the possession of a valid United States Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration. Requires the ability to meet the requirements of and be appointed to the medical staff association of Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) within 30 days of employment. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions. Requires the ability to maintain current Basic Life Support Certification. Requires the ability to testify in court. Requires the ability to serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) after business hours, weekends, and holidays in case of emergency. Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:   Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm    Work Location:  2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436   Division of Mental Health Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC) Physician Services Agency Contact:   DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group:   Health Services; Social Services      About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually  12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx  
Psychologist I
Illinois Department of Human Services 1120 Washington Ave Dixon, IL 61021
Dec 12, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41586/   Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021 Opening Date : 12/10/2024 Closing Date : 12/23/2024 Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $5,423 - $7,721 per month ($65,076 - $92,652 per year)  County:  Lee Number of Vacancies : 1   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 41586   Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist I for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to perform professional psychological services to individuals including assessment program planning, instructing staff on implementation of programs and data collection and interpretation of individual progress. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Utilizes behavior analysis and modification for developing Behavior Intervention Programs (BIP).    Essential Functions Performs professional psychological services to individuals including assessment program planning, instructing staff on implementation of programs and data collection and interpretation of individual progress. Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Teams by conveying individual progress information to the Team for assigned individuals. Implements behavior programming with individuals, provides counseling, trains direct care staff in the provision of behavior programs. Completes comprehensive summaries of counseling sessions. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university supplemented by two (2) years’ professional experience in psychology or satisfactory completion of the psychologist associate program.   Conditions of Employment Requires physical ability to access various work sites throughout the Center to attend meetings and confer with individuals and other professional staff. Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:  Various shifts, see below:  Tues/Wed/Thur 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon 10:00am - 6:30pm, Fri 6:30am - 3:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Unit Work Location:  Dixon - 1120 Washington Ave  Division of Developmental Disabilities Mabley Developmental Center Psychological Services Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group:  Health Services ; Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx  
Psychologist Associate
Illinois Department of Human Services 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
Dec 12, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41587/ Agency: Department of Human Service Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021 Opening Date: 12/10/2024 Closing Date: 12/23/2024 Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952 - $6,952 per month ($59,424 - $83,424 per year) County: Lee Number of Vacancies: 1 ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number: 41587 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Psychologist Associate for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to participate in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units. Assigned controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Receives training in how to interview individuals and their families to determine medical condition and to develop treatment goals and plans. Receives training in how to conduct individual counseling services with assigned individuals. Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments. Essential Functions • Participates in on-the-job and in-service training on the Units. • Serves as a member of the Treatment Team to discuss treatment plans and progress. • Receives training in how to administer, score and interpret psychological screening tests and other evaluation instruments. • Attends assigned committee meetings and provides input into meeting goals of committee. • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications • Requires possession of a master’s degree in psychology from a recognized college or university. Conditions of Employment • Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. • Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Various shifts, see below: Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon 10:00am - 6:30pm, Fri 6:30am - 3:00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch, Clinical Unit Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258 Division of Developmental Disabilities Mabley Developmental Center Psychology Services Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Health Services ; Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Activity Therapist
Illinois Department of Human Services 750 S State St, Elgin, IL 60123
Dec 12, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/43159/ Agency: Department of Human Service Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123 Opening Date: 12/09/2024 Closing Date: 12/24/2024 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,952 - $7,268 per month ($59,424 - $87,216 per year) County: Kane Number of Vacancies: 3 ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number: 43159 Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois. Position Overview The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for forensic patients. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), completing activity therapy assessments, activity therapy interventions, and evaluating patients' behavior and progress toward a measurable objective; develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery; budgets activity therapy funds and orders supplies; works with other staff to maintain a safe working environment. Ensures that the clinical services are appropriate with respect to chronological age, developmental age and social maturity of the adult (18-64 yrs.) and geriatric (65+ yrs.) population. Essential Functions • Performs professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for forensic patients. • Develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery. • Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDT). • Relates the philosophy, scope and needs of the Activity Therapy Department to the Rehabilitation Director. • Conducts recreational therapy and/or expressive arts programs such as music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and/or drama therapy that meets the needs of the consumers services. • Participates in departmental activities and meetings to promote and enhanced positive staff interaction, cooperation, and communication within the discipline. • Budgets activity therapy funds and orders supplies, requests, procures, and maintains supplies to implement Activity Therapy programming. • Provides professional direction and counseling to students for internship training and clinical practicum. • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally within the scope of those duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications • Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum. Conditions of Employment • Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Various shifts, see below. (1 Vacancy) Sun 8:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Thur 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Days Off Fri & Sat, 30 min. paid lunch - Hartman (1 Vacancy) Tues - Fri, 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Sat 8:00am - 4:00pm, Days Off Sun & Mon, 30 min. paid lunch - M Unit (1 Vacancy) Sun 8:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Thur 12:00pm - 8:00pm, Days Off Fri & Sat, 30 min. paid lunch - Pinel Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123 Division of Mental Health Elgin Mental Health Center FTP-Medical Department Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov Posting Group: Social Services About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness. As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Associate Director of Development II, Individual Giving, Fort Worth
The Nature Conservancy Fort Worth, Texas
Dec 09, 2024
Full time
Office Location: Fort Worth, Texas The position will be based in the TNC Fort Worth home office.  Who We Are: The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor .   Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.” What We Can Achieve Together: The Associate Director of Development II works closely with the development team to plan, implement, and coordinate effective multi-year strategies and plans for gift prospects, focused on individual giving, but can include corporate and foundation giving. The Associate Director of Development II will join a high-performing fundraising team of 10+ professionals that cover major and principal gifts, foundations and corporations, loyal donor, and estate planning in Texas with annual fundraising results in excess of $15 million. While this is a Texas Chapter position, we work with colleagues in our Great Plains Division, all 50 states and 70+ countries to implement donor-driven strategies that maximize overall giving to the Conservancy. The Associate Director of Development II is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of 60-90 qualified donors, including donors with the capacity to give over $250,000, once the portfolio is developed, and building strong relationships. They understand and apply complex principles of developing donor strategies. They will be responsible for prospect development, qualification and direct asks to both global and local priorities to meet funding needs. They can discuss assets and listen for opportunities for gifts of assets or other non-cash gifts, such as planned gifts and trade lands. The Associate Director of Development II provides opportunities for donors to receive recognition and increase future giving. They involve and engage appropriate partners in the field and at the Worldwide Office, keeping them apprised of interactions, issues and/or concerns, and address questions as needed. They can feature the programs of the Conservancy in detailed terms and can confidently discuss legacy giving opportunities. The Associate Director of Development II understands project budgets and may build proposal budgets utilizing this knowledge. They will develop a referral network as needed and may manage formal and/or informal networks of volunteers. They will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database and may develop proposals.   The Associate Director of Development II will conduct 60-90 visits each year and prepare contact reports after each visit. They will also be responsible for 180-270 moves annually and have an annual fundraising goal of $1.5M or more, along with a goal for bequest commitments. The Associate Director of Development II will manage projects with several variables, manage a timeline, and ensure accountability and solve problems. They will w ork with conservation staff in both local, division and global programs to engage donors and must display curiosity and self-motivation to learn and communicate conservation goals to donors and prospects. The Associate Director of Development II will be expected to understand and comply with all Conservancy gift-related policies and procedures and ensure ethical compliance, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. They will be required to use the Conservancy’s donor database. They will travel within Texas for donor meetings with occasional other travel outside of the state for trainings and work overtime as needed.  The work environment may involve only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. The position will be based in the TNC Dallas office/home office. We’re Looking for You: The Nature Conservancy is seeking an Associate Director of Development II who’s passionate about fundraising and business development to help convey TNC’s mission to diverse groups. You would be joining our Texas team of philanthropy and development professionals cultivating relationships and gifts with our amazing donors. Come join us! The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation leader and one of the top fundraising charities in the United States. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience or an equivalent combination. Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents. Experience in asking for and closing gifts of $50,000 or more, including planned gifts. Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors. Experience working with cross-functional teams. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience in cultivating and ultimately stewarding the development of a pipeline of new donors.  Experience in building donor specific strategies. Experience in fundraising strategy development, focusing on identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors. Experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software (i.e. Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, etc.) What We Bring: Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ! Auto Safety Policy: This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $90,000 - $115,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment. Apply Now: To apply for job ID 55960, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . Our recruiting process is a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.   The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line. An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible. Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request. This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for this job.
State Water Policy Director
League of Conservation Voters Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Dec 05, 2024
Full time
Title:   State Water Policy Director Department:   State Capacity Building Status :  Exempt Duration:   2 Years from Start Date, extension dependent upon funding Reports to:   Vice President, State and Local Strategies Positions Reporting to this Position:   None Location:   Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements:   Up to 20% Union Position:   Yes Job Classification Level:   E Salary Range (depending on experience):   $90,236- $110,236 General Description: LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections. For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30+ state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country. LCV is hiring a State Water Policy Director who will develop a network-wide advocacy program to advance state and local policies protecting clean water. The State Water Policy Director strengthens collaboration across 30+ state affiliates, collectively called the Conservation Voters Movement (CVM), by identifying and broadly sharing lessons learned and helping develop, implement, and design advocacy campaigns that result in state and local policy victories to protect clean water. This role develops and designs policy guidance for issue campaigns at the state and local level, grounded in social, racial, and economic justice and works with CVM partners to implement those policies. Responsibilities: Coordinate with national staff and state affiliate partners to monitor, develop, implement and evaluate state policy advocacy around water issues. Coordinate with internal teams to connect and develop coalition-building and organizing campaigns focused on protecting clean water through state and local policy. Collaborate with other departments to manage the state water policy grant process to support state partners’ advocacy campaigns and create a shared narrative across states. Work collaboratively with state affiliate policy campaign managers and national water policy staff to identify policy priorities and share strategies across the CVM. Integrate racial justice and equity into policy and advocacy priorities focused on ensuring every community and household has access to clean water. Work with the communications and government affairs teams to identify messaging and communications strategies to build a shared national narrative about the need to expand protections for clean water. Amplify state and local campaign progress; work closely with the digital team to develop online campaigns and tools that increase online engagement around state and local clean water campaigns. Identify opportunities to advance our clean water program, including partnering with federal staff to participate in national coalitions, scoping potential new alliances, and connecting our state affiliates to opportunities to advance their leadership. Research, track and analyze state and local clean water policies. Work collaboratively across departments to design and implement state-focused, anti-racist clean water policy campaigns. Support fundraising for the State Clean Water Policy program by assisting with grant proposals and reports as well as attending donor meetings, as needed. Travel up to 20% of the time for retreats, training, and conferences. Qualifications: Work Experience:  Required  – Minimum of 5 years of experience in issue advocacy and/or organizing campaigns, including direct experience working in politics or lobbying at the state or local level. Experience working with state and/or local coalitions, and in particular collaboratively facilitating coalitions and organizing meetings. Project management experience.  Preferred  – Experience with campaigns that focus on protecting clean water. Experience working with low-income families, youth, and communities of color. Experience working with a national organization who has state affiliates or chapters. Skills:   Familiarity with state and local clean water policy. Ability to synthesize policy goals into campaign demands and public messaging. Familiarity with how communications strategies advance programmatic and advocacy goals. Ability to consistently integrate a deep understanding of key racial justice and equity concepts into projects and interactions by addressing structural implications and disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions on race, class and other group identities within the context of job responsibilities and projects. Exhibits strong leadership traits including reliable, consistent, detail-oriented, self-motivated, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent. Racial Justice and Equity Competencies:Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Working Conditions:This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance. To Apply :  Send a cover letter and resume to  hr@lcv.org  with “State Water Policy Director” in the subject line by  December 15, 2024 . No phone calls, please.  LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.   If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact   hr@lcv.org .
Clinical Psychologist Associate
Illinois Department of Human Services Anna, IL
Dec 05, 2024
Full time
Clinical Psychologist Associate - # 38265 *** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/38265/ Agency : Department of Human Services Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652 Job Requisition ID:  38265 Opening Date: 12/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/19/2024 Salary:  Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year) Job Type:  Salaried Full Time   County: Union  Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063     ***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***   This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number 38265 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules, and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity, and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores, and interprets psychological tests.  Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.   Job Responsibilities For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores, and interprets psychological tests. As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients. Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors. Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed. Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training, and seminars. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires satisfactory completion of a pre-doctoral clinical internship and all doctoral course work from an accredited, doctoral level psychology program – both of which are recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as satisfactory.   Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:   8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday, two late weekdays of 10:30am-7:00pm per month, candidates choice  Work Location:  1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652  Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center Psychology Department Agency Contact:   DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Job Family: Health Services; Social Services    About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:   https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Must apply online. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Clinical Psychologist
Illinois Department of Human Services Anna, IL
Dec 05, 2024
Full time
Clinical Psychologist - # 38263 *** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/38263/ Agency : Department of Human Services Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652 Job Requisition ID:  38263 Opening Date: 12/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/19/2024 Salary:  Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/24) $7,491-$11,015/month ($89,892-$132,180/year) Job Type:  Salaried Full Time   County: Union Number of Vacancies: 1 Plan/BU: RC063     ***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***   This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number 38263 Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to diagnose individual’s mental illness and provide professional psychological assessment and treatment services for a broad range of intellectually and developmentally disabled adults throughout the facility. Prepares and signs certificates for admission. Provides testimony as an expert witness in court proceedings. Serves as working supervisor to lower-level staff.   Job Responsibilities Serves as Clinical Psychologist for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.  Serves as working supervisor. Prepares and signs certificates for admission. Diagnoses individual's mental illness and provides professional psychological assessment and treatment services for a broad range of intellectually and developmentally disabled adults throughout the facility. Provides psychotherapy for individuals in individual, group, or family contexts to resolve psychological and interpersonal problems, develop coping and planning skills, and improves personal, social and occupational functioning. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.   Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:   8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday, two late weekdays of 10:30am-7:00pm per month, candidate's choice   Work Location:  1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652  Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center DD Services Agency Contact:   DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Job Family: Health Services; Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:   https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Must apply online. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses: donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Clinical Psychologist Associate
Illinois Department of Human Services 1000 N Main St, Anna, IL 62906
Dec 02, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our DHS website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/41825/   Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652 Opening Date : 11/27/2024 Closing Date : 12/16/2024 Salary:   Anticipated Salary $5,703-$8,170/month ($68,436-$98,040/year)  County:  Union Number of Vacancies : 1   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 41825   Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and a lasting future with the State of Illinois.   Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychology Associate for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois. For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Participates in in-service and on-the-job training to develop further expertise in the field of clinical psychology consistent with the psychology career discipline, familiarity with department services and a working knowledge of department program policies, rules and procedures. Receives controlled work assignments of increasing difficulty, complexity and responsibility. Conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests.  Participates in psychological treatment procedures and case management.   Essential Functions For a period of 3 to 48 months, actively progresses to completion of all education and experience required to sit for the clinical psychology registration examination. Under qualified supervision, conducts psychological interviews, conducts, scores and interprets psychological tests. As a member of the treatment team, attends and participates in informing team on initial assessment and findings for newly admitted patients. Under qualified supervision, develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors. Under qualified supervision, conducts individual and group therapy as needed. Participates in the psychology department training programs in teaching, training and seminars. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires satisfactory completion of a pre-doctoral clinical internship and all doctoral course work from an accredited, doctoral-level psychology program – both of which are recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation as satisfactory.   Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Working 1 late night x2 per month 10:30 AM-7:00 PM (rotating) Work Location:  1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652   Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center Psychology Department - MH Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group:  Health Services; Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx  
Clinical Psychologist
Illinois Department of Human Services 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906
Dec 02, 2024
Full time
***Must apply on our DHS website *** (Please copy and paste the link to the internet browser) https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/39913/   Agency:  Department of Human Service Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652 Opening Date : 11/27/2024 Closing Date : 12/16/2024 Salary:   Anticipated Salary $7,491-$11,015/month ($89,892-$132,180/year)   County:  Union Number of Vacancies : 1   ***MUST APPLY ONLINE *** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.   Posting Identification Number: 39913   Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and a lasting future with the State of Illinois.   Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals who are mentally ill. Provides professional input into the development and revision of individual program plans. Implements special programs to increase appropriate, adaptive behavior and decrease inappropriate, maladaptive behaviors. Evaluates individuals for emergency or involuntary admission. Approves and signs first certificates of admission or commitment and testifies in court regarding individual assessments, response to treatment and current status. Performs quality improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.   Essential Functions Performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals who are mentally ill. Provides professional input into the development and revision of individual program plans. Serves as a member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team. Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for individuals exhibiting a broad range of disorders. Performs quality improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.   Minimum Qualifications Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.   Conditions of Employment Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.   Work Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; working one late night twice per month of 10:30 AM-7:00 PM (rotating) Work Location : 1000 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, 62906-1652   Division of Developmental Disabilities Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center Psychological Services - MH Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov Posting Group:  Health Services ; Social Services   About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.   As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)    * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)   For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Bookstore - Supply and Departmental Support Buyer
Hope College Holland, MI
Nov 25, 2024
Part time
Position Title   Bookstore - Supply and Departmental Support Buyer Classification Title   Hourly Part Time (.1-.49 FTE) Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligibility Department   Hope Geneva Bookstore Job Description Buyer procure retail items and coordinate activities involved with purchasing products and supplies focused on store needs. Buyers research all the latest retail trends and customer needs in order to find possible new product offerings while continuing to make sure that product supply is uninterrupted through inventory control and proper ordering procedures. Buyers determine where to buy local to save cost and increase margins. Buyers work with several diverse vendors to choose the best product mix, both in-store and online. Buyers negotiate prices and consider the store’s profitability and departmental cost savings before placing orders. Buyers receive and review requisitions requesting goods or services. They review bids, proposals, and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Essential Job Functions for the Buyers include, but are not limited to, the following:   Planning- Overall Strategy and Growth   Executes category strategy developed by the Store Director. Creates annual merchandise assortment plan by quarter, and adheres to purchasing budgets. Oversees the merchandising and inventory plans for all retail selling locations. Ensuring that they consider the diverse shoppers’ needs. Analyzes vendor, product, and total category performance. Ensures the highest quality, lowest overall cost, and the highest value for dollars spent. Has accountability to the profits and losses according to purchase decisions, and uses learnings to make future decisions more effectively. Interacting with sales staff on a daily basis for product pricing, expediting, and analysis. Manages reporting of procurement performance metrics. Works directly with departments to coordinate and provide supplies needed. Then sources to get best possible pricing to reduce overall spend on campus.  Driving- Events and promotions Plans and executes promotional plans and strategies, then works with vendors based on cost negotiations, pricing strategy, review of new product and development of exclusives. Assists operation during all special events, and uses them as diverse focus groups to collect information for future store needs. Focuses on current retail/merchandising trends. Creatively developing new products to keep the store new and fresh while still maintaining the brand image. Works independently and completes special sourcing projects for department events. Meets with and proactively plans with departments to ensure proper timing for needed items. Review and process client purchase requests in accordance with Hope College. Executing- Purchasing and Vendor Relations Works with and assists Store Director, Assistant Store Director, and Inventory Control Manager during events regarding proper execution of merchandise plan and vision. Plans and executes promotional campaigns and strategies, sourcing new vendors and products if needed. Responsible for ensuring vendor communication and vendor performance adheres to operations requirements. Proactively communicates with staff and suppliers regarding agreements, PO’s, ordering, pricing, service level compliance, product availability, policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues. Reconciles invoices to purchase orders to ensure correct pricing/quantity. Resolve disputes between the store and vendors regarding service, cost, and delivery, as necessary. Ensure accurate completion of quotes, quote summaries, schedules and releases. Communicates to Store Director trends within products that may impact pricing, quality or availability. Processes and administers purchase orders via the procurement system including price negotiations, managing inquiries, expediting, and status reviews. Follow up- Continuous Improvement Open and close the store as scheduled. Responsible for general maintenance of the sales floor, including customer service, stocking, and driving overall store sales with the objective of increasing revenue. Development of student staff. Encourage, teach and support the student workers and supervisors while modeling and promoting stellar customer service and work ethic. Drive continuous improvement of all processes related to purchasing. Focused on diversity and inclusion, and how we can cultivate an environment of belonging for all of our staff and shoppers. Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as needed for the business and directed by their leader. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Retail experience and procurement/buying experience preferred High Level of interpersonal skills to work well with a diverse group of team members, customers, and suppliers Ability to connect with different customer demographics, and build sales strategies to meet diverse customer needs. Driven organizational and time-management skills with ability to multitask. Thrives in a fast paced environment and meets all deadlines required. Experience with vendor negotiations Computer skills should include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite products Physical Demands This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested. Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.Posting Detail Information Posting Number   2023-252SR Job Posting Open Date   11/22/2024 Job Posting Close Date Open Until Filled   Yes Is this position available for sponsorship   No Special Instructions to Applicants Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.