This is a full-time position based at our Seattle administrative office.

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision and direction of the Washington Public Affairs Manager, the Regional Field Organizer is responsible for grassroots efforts to organize, empower and mobilize supporters to take action in support of Planned Parenthood’s mission.

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The House of Representative is the state agency that supports elected members of the House of Representatives.

This is a full time, year-round exempt state position to assist Legislators in successfully fulfilling their public obligations by providing support services in the areas of administration, communication, research and public relations.

Reports to: Representative Seaquist, Caucus Staff Director, Chief Clerk

Location: The work location is Olympia during the legislative session. Working in the district during interim is an option.

Compensation: Minimumsalary starts at $32,500 a year – will increase depending on qualifications and education.

Full job description: http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/Documents/2013HDCSeaquistLAJobAnnouncement.pdf

Greetings Violence, Injury Prevention and/or Public Health Colleague,

Please find below a link to a job opening, open through June 7th, for a program manager 3 position (pays ~$74-$94K annually DOE) here in the Injury and Violence Prevention Program-Public Health Seattle & King County. This will be to co-lead or lead various of the firearms violence prevention work underway or planned in King County as well as provide overall leadership for the KC Child Fatality Review process. It is an up to three year position and is what is called term limited temporary (TLT), meaning it has benefits but does differ from a career service position in that at this point shorter term funding is identified.

Please help with distribution to those that you know that may have interest.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kinghealth/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=653474&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%2D1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E

Here’s the link also to the King County Executive Order on Firearms for more info: http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/policies/executive/publicaeo/phl151aeo.aspx

Here’s the link to our overall job listings in which this is one: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/jobs/openings.aspx

RESOURCE SPECIALIST
YMCA YOUNG ADULT SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA

THE YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE
You long for impact and purpose. We offer it daily. At our 13 branches, two overnight camps and more than 200 program sites, YMCA employees serve the people of King and south Snohomish Counties with programs and services tailored to fit the needs of those we reach. Three overarching goals drive our work: youth development, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility. We have an immediate job opening for a qualified candidate whose values align with our organization: Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Caring.

GENERAL FUNCTION
Supports young adults with experience in foster care in developing the skills to live independently. Provides specialized support to young adults in education, employment/career development, experiential learning or other designated field. Develops strong collaborative community relationships and provides extensive information and referral services. Creates a welcoming and supportive environment in the YMCA Center for Young Adults.

KNOW HOW (minimum qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree and three years experience or Master’s degree with a minimum of one year of working with teens or young adults experience, or equivalent.
• Minimum three years experience working with teens or young adults in foster care, group care, housing, education, juvenile justice, anti-poverty, vocational support, mental health, chemical dependency and/or homelessness.
• Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities.
• Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation.

• Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification.*
• Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training.*
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
• Provides specialized services to young adults in education, employment/career development, experiential learning or other designated field and supports them in achieving goals.
• Build strong relationships with Center members to effectively provide quality services.
• Develops individualized, strength-based, youth-driven service plans.
• Researches best practices in field; creates and maintains specialized resource library.
• Maintains clear, professional, timely participant contact notes, service plans, progress updates and other documentation.
• Teaches life skills individually and/or in groups. Teams effectively and collaboratively with YMCA staff and/or community partners to plan and facilitate activities, including visits to related resources in the community.

• Teams effectively with YMCA staff, caregivers and community providers.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community providers, businesses and/or educational institutions as related to specialized services.
• Ongoing analysis to ensure participants are served appropriately and contract outcomes attained. Maintains relationships with funding sources, as appropriate.
• Supports participant successful employment and/or completion of school.
• Participates in YMCA annual Partners with Youth fundraising campaign. Engages and supports volunteers and community members in the YMCA mission.

Come join the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. Competitive pay range and excellent benefit package includes free YMCA membership, health, dental, life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; 12% retirement fund contribution, when eligible.

Application Details:
• Apply online to yemployment.org or email chanauer@seattleymca.org.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and equity. We are a drug-free workplace.

Finance Director Job Description.pdf

Policy and Government Affairs Manager
May 2013

In partnership with the Policy, Planning and Government Affairs team, the Policy and Government Affairs Manager informs, develops and implements Cascade’s policy and advocacy programs. The Policy and Government Affairs Manager is expected to influence major policy and infrastructure to further our goal of getting more people riding bikes, with specific focus on Seattle and the Puget Sound region. The Manager will advocate for and mobilize allies to support bicycle friendly policies, infrastructure and funding at the local and regional levels.

Full job description:
http://cascade.org/about/job_openings.cfm#pga-manager

REPORTS TO: District Director

THIS POSITION REQUIRES:

• Genuine commitment to public service

• Strong understanding of the local constituency

• Extensive experience in outreach activities working with government, community groups and the business community

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task, flexibility and attention to detail and to work under pressure

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent thinking while working as a part of a team, including working on confidential projects and issues

• Flexibility to work nights and weekends

Full job description below:

Job Description Community Liaison.docx

Hi All – Sharing this in case anyone is interested.
Here’s the link to the website in case you have problems getting any of the info off this email:

http://www.washingtonea.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3748:4th-corner-uniserv-representative&catid=101:joblink

April 30, 2013

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING FOR POSITION OF

UNISERV REPRESENTATIVE

Fourth Corner UniServ Council

The Washington Education Association is seeking applicants for the position listed above. A job description is included on the following pages. This position is currently available for internal and external applicants.

To be considered for this position the following documents are required:

· Cover letter

· Updated résumé reflecting qualifications for this position

· Signed WEA application form

· Five (5) written professional references

A Washington Education Association application form is required and attached as a link at the end of this document. In addition, applications may also be obtained at the Washington Education Association located at 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South, Federal Way, WA 98001 or by calling Human Resources at 253-765-7002 or 1-800-622-3393 extension 7002.

The deadline for receipt of cover letter, résumé, signed application and written references is on or before May 15, 2013.

Please send your application to:

Washington Education Association

Attn: Karen Knight, Human Resource Generalist / Human Resources

PO Box 9100

Federal Way, WA 98063-9100

FAX (253) 946-4726

The Washington Education Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the desire of the Washington Education Association to interview applicants from an applicant/interview pool that reflects the diversity of the greater community for each vacancy as it occurs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

UNISERV REPRESENTATIVE

APRIL 30, 2013

Supervision: The successful applicant will function as a member of the Advocacy & Organizing Center of the Washington Education Association. The representative shall report to the Director or Manager of the Advocacy & Organizing Center.

Location and Demographics: The UniServ Representative will be assigned to work in the 4th Corner UniServ Council and occasionally throughout the state depending on the needs of the state-wide organization. WEA Fourth Corner UniServ serves over 4800 members within 32 local education associations emerging from 25 school districts. The Council is committed to meeting the economic and professional needs of their membership to ensure that public education is the best that it can be. The Council office is located in Bellingham, Washington, the twelfth largest city in the state, approximately 90 miles north of Seattle.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities of the position:

· Incumbent will assist the WEA in the development and implementation of systems, programs and organizational strategies that create a member-driven culture of organizing and advance the goals of WEA’s Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

· Incumbent will assist the WEA, through cross-functional collaboration, in developing and delivering the dynamic organizing trainings for leaders, members and staff that will support organizing campaigns.

· Organize to build a strong union at every local worksite consistent with the WEA Comprehensive Strategic Direction. This position will assist the organization in building and exercising power at the state and local level.

· Help facilitate the creation of local organizing structures that build capacity, full member engagement and mobilization around identified local and state issues.

· Participate in developing and delivering programs for Leader, Member and Staff growth and development goals.

· Assist and/or coordinate the training of staff at the local, regional and state levels.

· Support of state and local advocacy efforts as assigned, including, but not limited to:

o Participate in developing and delivering local, regional and statewide member, leader and staff trainings, relating to issues with member rights, advocacy, collective bargaining, bargaining campaigns, leadership and organizational development, strategic planning, internal organizing, community organizing and new member organizing.

o Work with leaders and staff to develop organizing and action plans and assist in execution and review of these plans.

o Contract maintenance including grievance processing and maintenance.

o Local association bargaining support.

o Instruction and professional development activities.

o Membership recruitment and development.

o Organization/leadership development.

o Political action.

o Lobbying support.

o Internal and external organizing.

o Developing relationships and working with broad-based organizations to support the goals of the WEA.

o Educational restructuring.

o Internal and external communications.

· Establish and maintain positive working relationships with Council leadership, local leaders, staff, and the WEA management.

· Provide counsel and advice to leadership and members.

· Work effectively as a team with other staff in carrying out the assigned responsibilities.

· Work collaboratively with staff, work teams, locals/districts and community groups where appropriate.

· Develop organizing activities within the local that assist locals and members in achieving their goals and the goals of the Washington Education Association.

· Support and advance the WEA mission, goal, core values and priorities.

· Promote and support education restructuring and reform. Facilitate organizational change at the local and state level.

· May be assigned the responsibility to collect and provide necessary information and direction regarding the Council’s political and legislative activities.

· Ability to participate in trainings identified by WEA.

· Provide staff liaison/serve on WEA committees as assigned. Participate in WEA shared staffing assignments, including assignments throughout the State of Washington.

· Regularly attend and participate in WEA staff meetings.

· Complete other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements and functions in addition to those listed above:

· BA degree or comparable experience.

· Demonstrated successful experience in:

o Organizing to build strong locals.

o Commitment to member-driven and organizing union culture.

o Collective bargaining and knowledge of the principles of collaborative and interest-based bargaining, problem solving and alternative dispute resolution.

o Contract maintenance.

o Member rights protection.

o Political action and lobbying skills.

o Designing, developing, delivering and implementing training programs to members.

o Designing, developing, delivering and helping others execute organizing plans.

o Problem-solving and other mediation of sensitive interpersonal situations.

o Cultural Competence/Relevancy or Multicultural Education.

· Interpersonal skills and human relations.

· Must demonstrate strong work ethic.

· The ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.

· The ability to work well in teams, including providing cross-organizational support to other areas of the organization.

· Proficient computer skills and experience in, but not limited to, word-processing and online research.

· Working knowledge of school district budgets and education funding in the State of Washington.

· Ability to coordinate personal workloads and schedules in a fast-paced working environment.

· Ability to work with other WEA staff in regional coalitions that focus on member organizing efforts while working collaboratively with leaders, governance, and WEA partners.

· Ability to create and act within WEA member engagement projects to highlight “how to” leadership in organizing (building capacity at every layer of the organization).

· Ability to participate in organizing efforts within the AOC while completing field-based demonstration projects and general advocacy support.

· Ability to establish, track and assess metrics (data) related to organizing goals and membership objectives. Ability to deliver and communicate about complex member-related data and data associated with building a WEA organizing culture.

· Ability to organize and mobilize others (both internal and external) around WEA’s public policy efforts.

· Ability to work in a self-directed and efficient manner, maintaining calm under pressure.

· Ability to think creatively to resolve problems, issues, and conflict.

· Ability to deliver WEA trainings.

· Experience or training in traditional and interest-based bargaining and the ability to train members in either style.

· Ability to travel both in and outside the State of Washington.

· Ability to obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and have a dependable automobile for Association travel. Proof of automobile insurance with liability limits of at least $100,000/$300,000 required.

· Willingness to take temporary assignments in other state locations as required by the work.

· Ability to compose documents under pressure; strong ability to communicate verbally, in writing and through various media.

Preferred Job Requirements:

· 5 or more years working as an organizer in an education union setting.

· 5 or more years’ experience with internal, new member and/or community organizing.

· Experience as an education employee, or working directly with education employees.

· Staff or Association leader experience in education associations, local, state or national school employee organizations, or professional organizations.

· Knowledge and experience in educational reform issues and community organizing.

· Knowledge of special programs, i.e., special education, bilingual, gifted, etc.

· Experience in facilitating organizational change.

· Experience as a UniServ staff or comparable union work.

· Experience with media technology.

Salary Range and Benefits:

Annual salary range of $88,898 to $126,802

Benefits:

v Medical, vision, dental and life insurance

v Sick, vacation and personal leaves (PTO)

v Long-term disability

v Employer-paid retirement plan

v 401(k) plan with employer contribution

v Position covered by the WEA/WEASO Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedure and references:

In order to be considered for this position, a completed and signed WEA application form including resume, cover letter and five (5) professional references must be received on or before May 15, 2013.

Fillable Application Available For Printing.

Position Title: Community Development Coordinator
Company Name: Skyway Solutions
Industry: Non-profit, Public / Community Relations
Job Function: Strategy/Planning, Development
Location(s): Washington, United States | Seattle, Washington, 98178,
United States

Posted: May 5, 2013
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Part-time
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 2-3 Years
Salary: $18.00 – $23. 00 (Hourly Wage)

The Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating communication and
collaboration between key stakeholders to be involved in the planning
process. This includes Skyway Solutions board members, current and
potential funders, community residents, city, county, state and federal
agencies and other interested parties. The Coordinator will convene
stakeholder meetings and perform general admin tasks associated with
planning meetings.

The Coordinator will develop and maintain key relationships with agency
officials and decision-and ensure that community residents drive the
planning process.

In order to achieve our long term goal of creating a community center, the
Coordinator will cultivate partnerships by giving presentations and
attending meetings with potential partners. Key partners will meet on a
monthly basis or more often as needed to define clear roles in the community
center development process.

Required experience and skills:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum 2 years experience as community organizer, project coordinator
or director of a non- profit organization. Experience in community planning
a plus.

Experience leading, developing, and implementing projects.

Excellent group facilitation skills.

Work well collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ability to demonstrate cultural competency to communicate with diverse
stakeholders.

Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel and experience with using the
Internet for communication and research.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Grant writing experiences a plus.

Experience writing progress reports.

Must be flexible and able to work in a versatile environment, available
to work weekends and evenings if needed.

Commitment to our mission.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington driver’s
license.

Knowledge of Seattle neighborhoods social, political and economic
landscape.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

By submitting resume & cover letter

More information Email: skysoljobs

www.skywaysolutions.org

Full job description here:

https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-88857&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any