ACLF Blog: August 2008

Dear ACLF Network,ACLF is excited to bring back our regular announcement emails! Listed below are upcoming events and job announcements that we would like to inform you about. In the future, feel free to email me at aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org with any community announcements, events and job information you'd like to share with our extensive network of ACLF Community Leaders Program (CLP) participants and alumni; current, past and honorary board members; trainers and supporters. I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,
Czarina Nicolas
ACLF Administrative Assistant
206-625-3850
czarina@aclfnorthwest.org
aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org
Promoting social, economic and political justice by training and supporting a strong, sustainable community of civically engaged leaders that reflects the diversity of local Asians & Pacific Islanders.
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Table of Contents
1) Event: ACLF Social! Karaoke Night at Spitfire; Friday, September 5

2) Event: Meet and Greet: Non Profit Assistance Center (NAC) - Get to know your elected
officials; Rainier Community Center; Wednesday, September 10 - (attachments included)

3) Event: Wing Luke Asian Museum Civic Engagement Exhibition and Program, August 20, 2008-January 18, 2009

4) Announcement: Become a Table Captain and/or Donate an Auction Item to ACLF's November 12 Graduation Dinner & Auction!

5) Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

6) Job Opportunity: Congressman Jay Inslee's Office

7) Job Opportunity: American Red Cross, International Services Program Manager

8) Job Opportunity: Plymouth Housing Group, HR Director

9) Job Opportunity: Arts Corps, Development Director

10) Job Opportunity: API Women and Family Safety Center, Young Adult Program CoordinatorWomen'sProgram
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1. Event: ACLF Social - Karaoke Night at Spitfire; Friday, September 5, 2008Save the Date!

ACLF will be hosting a "Summer's End" KAROAKE Night Social/Fundraiser!The event will be at Spitfire, in Belltown:2219 4th AveSeattle, WA 98121 Time: TBDSuggested Donation: $20More info to come. We hope to see you there!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2. Meet and Greet: Non Profit Assistance Center (NAC)-Get to know your elected officials; Rainier Community Center, September 10

From Ann Novakowski, 2007 CLP Participant

On behalf of the Nonprofit Assistance Center, we invite you to attend a "Meet and Greet" session where you can get to know your elected officials. It will include a community forum to foster discussion between our communities and elected officials. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Rainer Community Center. Former Secretary of State, Ralph Munro, will moderate the event and former State Representative Velma Veloria is a co-sponsor.

As you know, many refugees and immigrants, people of color and indigenous people are disenfranchised, disconnected and isolated from the legislative and policy making process. There are numerous issues that our communities continue face in the Puget Sound Region. Our communities are concerned with such things as culturally competent services for our seniors, education, youth and gang prevention, health and mental health services, affordable housing and workforce development.

Legislative representatives and elected officials need to hear from us! Raising our voices on these (and any other) issues is critical to the legislative process. The "Meet and Greet" session marks the first step for Nonprofit Assistance Center's Political Empowerment Project. We aim to enhance the participation and involvement of the communities we serve in the political process. Your participation in this event is crucial.

Please join us for the "Meet and Greet"!
Date: September 10, 2008
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118

Directions: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/rainiercc.htm

If you or your organization would like to co-sponsor this event please contact Kissy Gaston by telephone at: 206-324-5850 ext. 10, or by email at: kgaston@nacseattle.org. Sponsorship includes bringing five (5) members of your community to the event and/or volunteering. We will highlight sponsoring organizations in announcements, media outreach efforts, and at the event itself. We are also accepting monetary donations. We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to seeing you there!

Please confirm your sponsorship by August 14, 2008 and/or who will be attending from your organization by August 27th, 2008. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
3. Event: Wing Luke Asian Museum Civic Engagement Exhibition and Program, Opening Reception - August 19; Exhibition - August 20, 2008-January 18, 2009

From Joshua Heim, 2005 CLP Participant

The program schedule includes:
• An Election Night Party to be held directly after the Opening Reception on Tuesday, August 19th
• The addition of the Family Immigration Law Forum on Thursday, August 28th, 1-3pm
• Voter registration activities beginning on Saturday, August 16th and concluding on Tuesday, October 20th
• A Ballot Party on Sunday, October 26thPlease note that King County Elections will be organizing voter registration activities on Third Saturdays in addition to our opening day while OneAmerica will be organizing voter registration activities on our First Thursdays.

Our Voice…Our Democracy:Civic Engagement in the Asian Pacific Islander American CommunityAugust 20th, 2008 – January, 18th,2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
4. Announcement: Graduation Dinner & Auction at McCaw Hall; Wednesday, November 12, 2008

ACLF would like to invite you and your friends to celebrate the graduation of our CLP 2008 class! The event will be at McCaw Hall. Tickets are $80. Pre-register now online at:https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/AsianPacificIslanderCommuni/OnlineRegistration.htmlAlso support our graduation dinner this year by the following:
1) Become a table captain
2) Donate an auction item
3) Purchase an ad in our program
4) Join our graduation dinner committee!
5) Attend our event!

Contact Czarina at czarina@aclfnorthwest.org if you would like to support with any of the above!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
5. Internship Opportunity: EMC Research

From Julien Loh, Current Board Member, CLP 00

EMC Research EMC has an immediate opening for an Intern in their Seattle, Washington office. EMC is a full-service opinion research firm with a large variety of political, corporate and institutional clients. Responsibilities will include preparation of deliverables for presentation of research findings, data management and analysis, internet research, and administrative duties. The right candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with strong writing and time management skills. Experience in public opinion research and/or course work in survey research methods and statistics a plus. Knowledge of SPSS a plus. Please submit cover letter and resume to resume@emcresearch.com.
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6. Job Opportunity: Congressman Jay Inslee's office is hiring

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to District Director, Sharmila K. Swenson (Sharmila.swenson@mail.house.gov) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
7. Job Opportunity: American Red Cross, International Services Program Manager

From My Tam Nguyen, CLP 08

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER
The American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties is currently seeking a full-time International Services Program Manager to join our team in the Seattle office. Under the supervision of the Community Services and Outreach Director, the International Services Program (ISP) Manager oversees the Chapter's efforts to promote and further the international efforts and Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross movement. International Program activities include volunteer-based language interpretation/translation services, Refugee and Holocaust Survivor Tracing, International Humanitarian Law training, support of community education and outreach regarding the International Red Cross Movement. The ISP Manager also facilitates the involvement and inclusion of members of non- and limited-English speaking, refugee, and immigrant communities in disaster preparedness training and education. MAIN

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide vision and direction for International Services Program.
• Facilitate volunteer-based language assistance to Chapter departments, non-profit organizations and individuals in the Seattle-King–Kitsap County community.
• Directly supervise the work of the International Services Specialists and Caseworkers.
• Collaborate with all of the Chapter's departments to identify and remove barriers to serving clients from non-/limited English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the leaders of the non-/limited-English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Coordinate the Chapter's response to international events and respond to inquiries from the general public regarding the International Red Cross Movement.
• Oversee the recruitment, support and recognition of volunteers in direct services and leadership positions; design and implement volunteer training programs.
• Evaluate and support the use of bilingual volunteers throughout the Chapter and develop methods to enhance their effectiveness and performance.
• Develop and implement annual work plans and logic models; coordinate outcomes measurements and design of evaluation tools.
• Support and facilitate community trainings in Orientation to International Services, International Humanitarian Law, and other topics as determined by the national ARC curricula.
• Support a variety of volunteer-based initiatives designed to educate community members about the Chapter, the ISP Program, and the opportunities for local involvement in the International Red Cross Movement.
• Develop and administer program budgets.
• Collaborate with all Chapter departments to ensure that services, programs and products are available to non-/limited-English speaking communities.
• Represent Chapter initiatives at certain community meetings, forums, fairs and festivals (e.g., the King County Refugee Forum).
• Develop collaborative relationships and projects with area non-profit and social service agencies working alongside the non-/limited-English speaking and ethnic communities.
• Maintain certification as an International Humanitarian Law instructor through the National Office of the American Red Cross, organizing and facilitating the training at least twice a year. REQUIREMENTS• Master's degree in Human Services, International Relations, or related field preferred. B.A. degree in International Relations, Community Organization, Human Services, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field required.
• Foreign language ability required [Spanish, French, Russian, East African Languages, Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)] preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful work experience in progressively more responsible positions, including program management, social services, volunteer coordination, community outreach or other directly related field(s). A minimum of 2 years of experience required working on issues of multiculturalism and/or international issues affecting refugee or immigrant communities. 2 years of management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful volunteer program administration and community outreach.
• Strong sensitivity to and the ability to relate to and work well with diverse, multicultural populations.
• Strong public presentation skills.
• Knowledge about community resources and non-/limited English speaking communities.
• Ability to commit to and communicate Red Cross values, including neutrality.
• Ability to develop and administer a program budget.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record. Our ideal candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication abilities, strong supervisory skills and the ability to serve as a positive and professional representative of the American Red Cross.

COMPENSATION$37,853 – $41,546
DOE + full benefits
CLOSING DATE June 23, 2008 or when position is filled.
TO APPLY The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are accepted by sending your Cover Letter and Resume in a single MS Word attachment to isp.pmsi@hiredesk.net.Please Note: Emails are processed electronically, so your contact information (Name, Address, Phone and Email) must appear at the top of the resume. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8. Job Opportunity: Plymouth Housing, Group HR Director

From Nori Catabay, Former President/Board Member
Opening Date: July 23, 2008
Closing Date: Open until filled

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Status:Compensation: Exempt/Full Time
$60,000 - $67,500 DOQ
Hours: Monday thru Friday8:00 am to 4:30 pm - 40 hours/week
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision , long-term disability, group life insurance, retirement, paid vacation, sick & holiday, bus pass subsidy, 403(b) retirement plan & EAPAGENCY

OVERVIEW
Plymouth Housing Group (PHG) is a non-profit corporation with 120 employees and an annual budget of $10.5 million. Its mission is "to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very-low-income people in housing by preserving, developing, and operating safe, decent, affordable housing, and by providing opportunities for homeless and very-low-income people to improve their lives." PHG owns and manages 11 buildings in downtown Seattle that provide more than 800 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals coming from homelessness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Director of Human Resources is a senior position which provides leadership in cultivating an agency culture based upon respect, trust, excellence and accountability, and plays a key role in PHG's efforts to nurture a diverse work force. The Director plans, implements, and evaluates the company's human resources function and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. He or she communicates HR policies and programs to all PHG employees, oversees benefits administration, ensures a smooth interface with PHG payroll processing, and oversees training of PHG supervisors in employee relations, performance management, employment law and other HR issues. The Director supervises one full-time HR Assistant, reports to the Chief Operations Officer and is a member of the agency's Leadership Team.

Requirements: (experience, training, skills or education)
1. Degree in business, human resources or related field.
2. A minimum of eight years experience in a directly related position as an HR generalist with at least three at upper management level of HR in a mid-size organization. Experience in a non-profit organization a plus.
3. Proven success in HR leadership position with sound technical skills, excellent communication skills, analytical ability, attention to detail, good judgment and strong operational focus.
4. An energetic, forward-thinking and creative team player with high ethical standards and commitment to nurturing a diverse work force.
5. Management skills that demonstrate inclusiveness, decisiveness, good facilitation, a process improvement orientation, approachability and a willingness to give feedback and develop subordinates.
6. In-depth knowledge in employment law; thorough familiarity with benefits administration; experience managing HR database; proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with MIP/ABRA software applications desirable.
SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST & RESUME
PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP
2113 3rd Avenue, Seattle WA 98121
FAX: (206) 374-0602
Email:jobs@plymouthhousing.org www.plymouthhousing.org
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9) Job Opportunity: Arts Corps, Development Director

From Christina Twu, Current Board Member, CLP 07

Arts Corps seeks a full-time Development Director to manage the organization's fundraising, grassroots outreach and strategic communications activities.Ideal candidates will combine experience in fundraising from both individual donors and foundations with a passion for social justice work and an authentic engagement in Arts Corps' mission of providing access to arts classes that develop the creative capacities of youth.

The Development Director will work with organizational staff, board and volunteers to broaden the reach of our fundraising efforts in the Seattle area while cultivating relationships with supporters and funders locally and nationally.

To access a full job description, please visit www.artscorps.org/enlist.
Salary: $38,000-52,000 depending on experience
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to employment@artscorps.org; no phone calls please
Application Deadline: August 22, 2008
Preferred Start Date: September 15, 2008
Arts Corps is an equal opportunity employer. People of color strongly encouraged to apply.
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10) Job Opportunity: API Women and Family Safety Center, Young Adult Program Coordinator-Women's Program

Title: Young Adult Program Coordinator – Women's Program
Reports to: Executive Director
FLSA: Non-exempt Regular Full-Time
Compensation: Salary depends on experience. Full medical and dental. Generous vacation and personal holiday package.
Closing Date: August 29, 2008

Program: The Safety Center's Young Adult Program's goal is to prevent initial and on-going intimate partner violence (dating violence and sexual assault) and family violence against Asian and Pacific Islanders youth between the ages of 12-24. This is accomplished through in-school and community education, organizing, and one-to-one advocacy.

Essential Responsibilities:

§ Oversee youth program and coordinate youth team meetings

§ Recruit, train, and retain Asian and Pacific Islander youth group(s)

§ Motivate and advise youth in developing culturally and linguistically relevant prevention projects (i.e. community organizing, peer networks, education, and/or public awareness campaigns) and for group to identify effective means of raising awareness regarding dating violence.

§ Coordinate and facilitate API youth support and/or leadership groups

§ Coordinate and facilitate support/educational/discussion groups among young API women within local high schools and middle schools

§ Coordinate and facilitate culturally relevant educational presentations/workshops to adult community members and health/human service providers regarding dating violence and sexual assault Collaborate with other community agencies/programs to develop a network of providers and young people's groups working against dating violence and sexual assault (i.e. the Safety Center's API Men's Involvement Program, API Youth Task Force, Seattle Young People's Project)

§ Develop/modify comprehensive, age appropriate dating violence/sexual assault prevention curricula for ages 12-24.

§ Supervise youth program volunteers

§ Represent agency at meetings, public forums, etc

§ Attend staff meetings, planning activities, and trainings.

Provide resources and referrals for victims of dating violence and sexual assault and support youth in safety planning and crisis intervention, including reporting to CPS when mandated

§ Track youth program work plan, budget, and fulfill reporting requirements

§ Support the Executive Director on youth-specific grants

§ Support youth in safety planning and crisis intervention, including reporting to CPS when mandated

§ Other duties as assignedRequirements

§ Experience working/volunteering with Asian and Pacific Islander youth and young adults

§ Value youth empowerment and voice

§ Familiar with issues of racism, classism, and homophobia.

§ Excellent organizational and communication skills

§ Experience coordinating events, programs, projects.

§ Experience working/volunteering on community organizing and educational projects

§ Able to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds

§ Computer skills (Word, Excel, Desktop Publishing)Preferred Qualifications

§ Experience working against violence, particularly violence against women, domestic violence, sexual assault.

§ Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in an Asian and Pacific language and/or culture.

§ Minimum of at least 2 years experience working or volunteering in Seattle Asian Pacific Islander communities

Forward resumes and 3 references to:
APIWFSC,
ATTN: Executive Director
P.O. Box 14047
Seattle, WA 98114;
or Fax (206) 467-1072

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