ACLF Community Announcements- January 29, 2009

ACLF Community Announcements – January 29, 2009
1) ACLF Announcement: CLP Information Session; Tuesday, February 10, Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library; 6:00pm-8:00pm. CLP Applications Due: Saturday, March 14th.

2) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of Housing-Special Project Coordinator. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

3) Job Opportunity: Chaya-Community Advocate. Resumes will be reviewed starting on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled.

4) Job Opportunity: Philanthropy Northwest- Bookkeeper, Part Time Position. Applications due: February 13, 2009

5) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager)

6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Office Coordinator

7) Job Opportunity: International Examiner Positions-Distribution Driver, Webmaster/Web Designer, Production Graphic Designer, Spring 2009 Interns, and Freelance Writers.

8) Training Opportunity: JACL- The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series: Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II; Saturday Feb. 28, 2009; 10:00am- 5:00pm; South Seattle Community College

9) Training Opportunity: 2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color, online distance learning program. Early Application: Completed by April 1; Late Application: after May 7; Applications Accepted until May 24

10) Training Opportunity: Non Profit Assistance Center- Nonprofit Board Development, The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, NAC Community Outreach Convening

11) Event: Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009; 5:30PM – 8:00PM. Columbia Room- Legislative Building; Olympia.

Email aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org with 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.

Note: ACLF is a 501c3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and does not endorse electoral campaigns and candidates. ACLF shares announcements about event/job/volunteer opportunities to initiate interest in civic and community matters.
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1) ACLF Announcement: CLP Information Session; Tuesday, February 10, Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library; 6:00pm-8:00pm. CLP Applications Due: Saturday, March 14th.

Interested applicants to the 2009 Community Leaders Program (CLP) may now RSVP for our CLP Information Session on:

Tuesday, February 10
6:00pm – 8:00pm (refreshments provided)
Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library - Meeting Room
4721 Rainier Ave S. Seattle, WA 98118
RSVP to aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org

ACLF's CLP has graduated over 125 outstanding leaders with an ongoing commitment to public service and positive social change. The 2009 CLP class will also mark ACLF's 10 year anniversary of strengthening the leadership capacity of local Asian Pacific Islander communities.

"CLP has been transformative in sharpening the definition and understanding of what community means, of what our API issues are, bridging generations of pioneering and innovating activists, leaders, and role models, building deep foundation of knowledge of local API history, and empowering us with resources and tools so we can be accountable loving leaders working to better unite and serve our communities." – My Tam Nguyen, 2008 CLP Graduate

Program Objectives
· To foster ethical, compassionate and self-reflective API leaders who promote greater social, economic, and political justice.
· To build strong interpersonal relationships that promote communication, support, and accountability to each other and to the API community.
· To strengthen inter-group collaboration through knowledge and understanding of diverse perspectives within the API community.
· To cultivate leaders who value and practice coalition-building across all communities in order to benefit the community at large.
· To build connections between the CLP class and the greater API community.

Our three-pronged approach fosters the development of individual leadership, community strength, and inter-community unity to promote issues critical to Asian Pacific Islanders:

Leadership Development
Program participants receive training in coalition building, interpersonal communication, community development, public speaking, media training, and other critical leadership skills.

Community Involvement
Participants develop and apply their leadership skills by completing a community project designed to benefit a local API organization.

Networking and Mentorship
ACLF promotes networking opportunities for participants to meet API community leaders and develop mentor-mentee relationships.

"The Community Leaders Program has been inspiring and a wonderful learning experience. It was just as I imagined it would be: challenging, educational, and a great introduction to API movers and shakers. It has brought me closer to the API community and opened my eyes to where more change is urgently needed. I couldn't have asked for better classmates whom I regarded highly at the beginning of the program and as we graduate I think of them more as lifelong friends." – Ehren Watada, 2008 CLP Graduate

Application can be downloaded at http://aclfnorthwest.org/clp.htm.
For more information, contact ACLF at 206.625.3850 or aclfnw@aclfnorthwest.org.
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2) Job Opportunity: City of Seattle, Office of Housing- Special Project Coordinator. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

CITY OF SEATTLE
OFFICE OF HOUSING
Special Projects Coordinator
$60,280 - $70,240 per year plus excellent benefits package

The City of Seattle Office of Housing builds strong healthy communities. We are an investor in the community responsible for the City’s programs that address affordable housing in Seattle. Use your community development skills in a growth position to help increase opportunities for people of all income levels to live in our City.

Primary Duties: Serve as the OH staff person on a variety of high priority projects, including the redevelopment of underutilized properties, the creation of special programs to stabilize neighborhoods impacted by home foreclosures, and leading the Office of Housing’s role in neighborhood planning. Attend community meetings and work with diverse stakeholder groups on affordable housing and redevelopment issues. Represent OH and City interests in meetings with government agencies and nonprofit developers. Participate in evaluation of property reuse proposals, including analysis of budgets, pro formas, contracts and other legal documents. Report to the OH Homeownership Program Manager.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to social justice and building strong and diverse communities, and understanding of related issues. Two years of experience in urban planning, real estate, program management, business, community development, or related area, and either the equivalent of a BA in public administration, urban planning, architecture, human services, business or related field, or additional qualifying experience. Knowledge of real estate financing principles. Excellent writing, research, and public policy analysis skills. Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programs. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, organizations and government agencies on controversial issues. Ability to speak publicly. WA State driver’s license and acceptable driving record or evidence of equivalent mobility. Pass criminal background check.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with affordable housing development and service
models, and research and analysis of best practices.

How to Apply: Apply online at www.seattle.gov/jobs - or - submit application form with cover letter and resume to the City of Seattle Personnel Department, 54th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue. Application materials may not be submitted directly to the Office of Housing. Open for filing January 12 – February 10, 2009.

Questions about this position may be directed to:
• Mark Ellerbrook, Office of Housing Homeownership Program Manager at (206) 684-3340 or mark.ellerbrook@seattle.gov
• Jean Teshima, Office of Housing Human Resources Manager at (206) 684-0512 or jean.teshima@seattle.gov
www.seattle.gov/housing www.seattle.gov/jobs

EEO/ADA
Reasonable Accommodation Provided Upon Request
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3) Job Opportunity: Chaya- Community Advocate. Resumes will be reviewed starting on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled.

The Community Advocate Position
Chaya seeks a Community Advocate to work 30 hours per week on domestic violence issues primarily through direct services to survivors of domestic violence.

The Community Advocate will be primarily responsible for the following activities (comprising 80% of their work time):

Direct-Services:
- Respond to calls on the Helpline from survivors, family members and friends, and other service providers.
- Provide advocacy-based counseling* to survivors in a culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate manner.
o Advocate for survivors to safety plan, build support networks, process trauma, and heal from abuse.
o Make relevant and appropriate referrals for clients’ legal, medical, housing and related needs.
o Work collaboratively with others in the direct-service program, including staff and advocacy committee volunteers.
- Coordinate and facilitate a monthly support group for Chaya clients.
- Abide by Chaya’s confidentiality policies.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation and reports.
- Develop and maintain relationships with ally organizations, community members, and other service providers.
- Exhibit congruency between the mission and values of Chaya and one’s interactions with the community.

The Community Advocate will also be expected to devote 20% their time to supporting some of the following activities:

- Foster organizational and infrastructure development.
- Participate in organizational committees with board members and volunteers as needed.
- Represent Chaya on select coalitions.
- Advocate for key policy issues.
- Prepare and distribute education and outreach materials.
- Organize community events, forums, and trainings.
- Participate in South Asian cultural celebrations and other community events.
- Participate in fundraising activities and events.
- Conduct basic administrative/maintenance tasks to contribute to smooth functioning of office operations.
- Actively promote Chaya’s mission by participating in awareness-building opportunities, such as trainings, forums, panel discussions, etc.

Desired Qualifications:

- Experience with domestic violence and abuse advocacy-based counseling.
- Experience with community-based advocacy, social service work, and/or non-profit organizations in Seattle
- Experience with and knowledge of South Asian diaspora communities or experience working with other refugee/immigrant communities in the US
- Reliable transportation and a valid WA state driver’s license.
- Ability and experience with maintaining a compassionate and yet professional approach while working with people in crisis situations, who are of diverse ethnic, religious, national, educational, language, sexual orientation, cultural, and class backgrounds.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Public speaking skills and experience in planning and giving trainings
- Experience in grassroots or community organizing
- Ability to speak a South Asian or Middle Eastern language
- Ability to Multitask

This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. Salary dependent on experience.

Chaya is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply.

To apply:

We will begin reviewing resumes on February 1st. The position begins on February 15th or will stay open until filled. Please send or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Chaya
Attn: Hiring Committee
PO Box 22291
Seattle, WA 98122
E-mail: hiring@chayaseattle.org
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4) Job Opportunity: Philanthropy Northwest- Bookkeeper, 12-16 Hours Per Week Part Time Position. Applications due: February 13, 2009

Job Description
Philanthropy Northwest is a nonprofit membership organization whose core purpose is to strengthen the philanthropy of its 180 members located throughout the Northwest. The services we provide include training, conferences, information and education, and consulting services for our member grantmakers and philanthropists. The Bookkeeper position contributes to this mission through day-to-day office and financial administration for the organization. The Bookkeeper will work to some degree with our membership and staff and reports to the Finance & Systems Director. Please view our website at www.PhilanthropyNW.org

Job Duties
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Accounts payable & receivable processing including tracking annual dues, conference registrations and consulting services
· Communicate over phone and via email with members, prospective members and general public seeking information about dues, training registration, or purchasing directories.
· Vendor management and maintenance
· Create internal program reports

Required Qualifications
· Three or more years of bookkeeping experience, non-profit experience strongly preferred
· Proficient knowledge of Quickbooks Pro.
· Working knowledge of database software.
· Excellent organization and time-management skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Eagerness and ability to work with a team

Compensation
· $15.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications.

Application:
By February 13, 2009 please email a cover letter, and resume to jobs@philanthropynw.org. In the cover letter please outline why you feel your skills and background would be a good match for our organization. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by February 20, 2009.

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5) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager)
Submitted by: Mai Nguyen, Current Board Member

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest and most progressive grass roots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, and the Race for the Cure is the largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer.

The Komen Puget Sound Affiliate is looking for an energetic, creative leader to join its team as Race for the Cure Manager (Race Manager) The Race Manager reports to the Director of Development. The Race Manager will orchestrate the Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure, the Affiliate’s largest annual fundraising and public awareness campaign. The 2008 Puget Sound Race for the Cure attracted more than 14,000 participants and raised over $1.9 million.
This position requires excellent leadership, project and operation management skills. The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to assemble and lead effective teams of volunteers, and build and maintain successful relationships with sponsors, donors, vendors, and other constituents.
Important aspects of the job include supporting and solidifying the work of committees, developing and enhancing corporate and media sponsor relationships, developing & implementing public relations and marketing strategies, and ensuring smooth operations for Race production.
The ideal candidate will be committed to the mission and to working with volunteers to produce significant year to year growth in Race participation and funds raised.

You must be a creative and forward thinker, team player, a good manager, self-directed, and possess excellent planning, project management, organization and communication skills.

Please email or mail cover letter and resume to Mai Nguyen at mai@pskomen.org or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate, 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 135, Seattle, WA 98103. For a detail job description, please visit www.komenpugetsound.org
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6) Job Opportunity: Susan G. Komen-Office Coordinator
Submitted by: Mai Nguyen, Current Board Member

Office Coordinator Position
Are you a positive, nurturing, hands-on, do whatever it takes type who is looking to take your administrative career to the next level? Are you interested in having more of a direct impact on an organization’s success? If so, this is the perfect job for you.

This position provides administrative support and coordinates all activities within the office, supports the Board of Directors and serves as the executive assistant to the Executive Director.

Your job includes but is not limited to: developing and distributing all materials needed for board and committee meetings, taking board, staff and committee minutes, ordering supplies, picking up and distributing mail, maintaining all office equipment by arranging repairs and maintenance, handling general emails and phone calls, drafting correspondence to include, but not limited to, memos and letter, assisting in the processing of invoices and deposits, and serving as the executive assistant to the Executive Director

The ideal candidate must be professional, a self-starter, organized and pro-active in taking care of the office and its needs. You should be a problem solver who is outgoing, positive and team-oriented.

Please email or mail cover letter and resume to Mai Nguyen at mai@pskomen.org or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Puget Sound Affiliate, 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 135, Seattle, WA 98103. For a detail job description, please visit our website www.komenpugetsound.org.
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7) Job Opportunity: International Examiner Positions: Distribution Driver, Webmaster/Web Designer, Production Graphic Designer, Spring 2009 Interns, and Freelance Writers.

Distribution Driver
Delivers newspapers throughout the greater Seattle region. The ideal candidate is extremely reliable, physically capable, and willing to replenish the newspaper at high-traffic areas a week later. Must be available the first and third Wednesday of every month. It requires one driver approximately three days to deliver newspapers to 160+ drop-off sites in the region. The deadline for one driver to deliver all of the newspapers is by the following Friday, two days later. The position is paid on salary and the person delivers the paper twice a month. Mileage is compensated and access to a vehicle and driver's license is required.

Webmaster/Web Designer
This individual would re-vamp our current Web site to optimize its functions and include new features that will attract readership and foster more interaction between the IE and its audience. For example, including PayPal, blogs, video cams, polls and archives. Must be available to update the Website for the first and third Wednesdays of every month (when our publication is published) and available one day a week to place ads on-line. Part-time. Knowledge of WordPress, MACs, Dream Weaver, HTML, preferred.

Production Graphic Designer
This position requires knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Part-time. Salary base, with extra for special projects. Must be available the Monday before the first and third Wednesday of each month, and occasional weekends. This team member coordinates and designs the newspaper layout, including content, images and photos, and places advertisements.
Spring Interns
Deadline to apply is Monday, March 9, 2009. Programs offered in Editorial (writing, researching, newsroom operations), Advertising/Marketing, and Development (Public relations, marketing, strategizing expansion of IE visibility and finances through grants and events). A Graphic Design internship involves producing layouts and the creative design of the publication. This is considered an opportunity to practice skills in a real newsroom and work setting. (note: The G.D. intern will not have an extensive opportunity to work with our main Graphic Designer, except during production).

Freelance writers
To write, research, and interview sources for articles (news, features, Op-eds/columns, arts) to print. Freelancers must meet deadlines to submit work. All writers can communicate with the Editor to pitch story ideas and leads. For further inquiries, please contact:

Diem Ly, Editor in Chief
International Examiner
622 S Washington St
Seattle WA 98104
(206) 624-3925 x3 f
ax: (206) 624-3046
editor@iexaminer.org
www.iexaminer.org

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8)Training Opportunity: JACL- The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series: Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II; Saturday Feb. 28, 2009;10:00am- 5:00pm; South Seattle Community College

Submitted by: Joyce Tseng, CLP ‘08

Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter
with a generous gift from the Massena Foundation present

The SEATTLE TALKS Internalized Racism Workshop Series
Asian Pacific Islander Community Pt. II
Saturday Feb. 28, 2009
10am to 5pm
Nobi Chan Education Center
South Seattle Community College

Facilitators: Akemi Matsumoto and Linh Ngo
Cost: $20.00 (Please inquire about scholarships)
workshop series onInternalized racism
IDENTIFY,REACT,RESIST.

Co-sponsored by South Seattle Community College Diversity and Retention Office, Asian Pacific American Labor Association (APALA), King County Civil Rights Commission and the Peoples Institute Northwest.

Please contact Yuh-line Niou, Seattle Chapter Board member, at yuhline@gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship.

SEATTLE TALKS SERIES: 6/27 workshop for API and the Chicano/a Latina/o Communities; 9/12 workshop for API and the Black/African Communities. To be scheduled: Jan 2010 workshop for API and the American Indian/Alaskan Native Communities and an April 2010 workshop for Mixed Race Communities.

Blog: http://seattletalks.blogspot.com/ to be part of the discussion.

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9) Training Opportunity: 2009 Law School Summer Boot Camp for Students of Color, online distance learning program. Early Application: Completed by April 1; Late Application: after May 7; Applications Accepted until May 24

Submitted by: Jeff Liang, Current Board Member

Having more lawyers' of color is essential to the well-being of the nation and of communities of color. In fact, a recent National Jurist Article, a journal for law students, talked about the disappearing black and Latino law student. This is particularly problematic. The power in this country is held by those who control the money and the law. The decreasing number of black and Mexican-American attorney is in fact a decrease in power. The JD Project ( http:// thejdproject.org/ ) is committed to reversing that trend. One our projects is to assure that entering law students of color do well in law school, particularly their first year. This is important so that they can maximize their career options and be prepared to give back to their community with legal knowledge, skills and support.

Everyone admitted to law school has demonstrated similar intelligence, commitment and effort. What distinguishes "A" students is study skills and habits, access to legal information, analytical and test-taking skills. All these are skills and abilities that can be learned and improved. In our more than 35 years of experience of helping students-of-color succeed, we have seen the impact that intense preparation can have on a student's ability to excel. In a competitive environment, like law school, where grades are given based on how a person performs compared to the other students in the class, it is essential that entering law students-of-color be appropriately prepared.

The 2009 Summer Boot Camp (http://www.thejdproject.org/Excelling/BootCamp/index.htm ) is an online distance learning program designed to provide that intense preparation. The Boot Camp teaches students to study effectively for law school, introduces students to the writing, thinking and test-taking skills needed to excel on law school exams, and builds a network of academic support that crosses school boundaries. The participants will work on the study skills, strategies and techniques they will need to achieve their goals as law students.

This is a 150 hour online program which costs $750 including $150 materials fee. Other programs, like BarBri cost $2000 for a 40 hour program.

Admission is on a rolling basis till the program is filled. If you know a black, Latino, Asian, Native American person who is planning to go to law school in the fall 2009, please forward this email to them. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Brenda Randall, Volunteer Administrator, admin@thejdproject.org
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10) Training Opportunity: Non Profit Assistance Center- Nonprofit Board Development, The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, NAC Community Outreach Convening

Nonprofit Board Development Workshop, Registration Deadline: February 12, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
9:30am- 12:30pm
Trainer: Frank J. Omowale Satterwhite, PhD., National Community Development Institute

Workshop Description
Participants will learn strategies for improving board governance in nonprofit organizations.
Participants will form relationships leading to networking activities following the training.

Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is currently or planning to serve on a board, commission, or steering committee and who wishes to increase their capacity to lead community building organizations.
New, seasoned or potential board members as well as Executive Directors and/or staff who provide Board support.
Whether you are a new or seasoned board member, it’s helpful to clearly understand the role of the board, and be certain that your board is fulfilling its governance responsibilities.

This workshop will cover:
Overview of Board Governance
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Member

Conducting effective meetings
Recruiting and involving board members
Board / Staff relationships
Being Accountable
Organizational Dynamics: what makes organization succeed or fail

The ABC’s of Forming a Nonprofit Organization, Registration Deadline: February 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
6:00pm-9:00pm
Trainer: Judith Andrews, Attorney at Law

Workshop Description
NAC offers this workshop to help participants understand the legal guidelines and obligations for starting a nonprofit organization.

Who Should Attend-The workshop is designed for emerging and start-up organizations.

The workshop will cover the following topics:
Incorporation in Washington State
-Organizational issues
-Incorporation process
-Articles of Incorporation

Recognition of Tax-Exempt Status
-Application for tax-exempt status
-Sources of funding
-Budgets
-Types of charitable organizations

Other Start-Up Issues
-U.S. Postal Service nonprofit discounts
-Corporate record keeping
-Annual filings and reports
-Bylaws
-Holding the initial board meeting

How to Apply for Tax-Exempt Status: Completing IRS Form 1023, Registration Deadline: March 4, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
6:00pm- 9:00pm
Trainer: Monica Langfeldt, Partner (Miller Nash LLP)

Workshop Description
NAC offers a workshop designed specifically to help groups and organizations apply for and receive IRS tax-exempt status.

Who Should Attend?
Members of advisory boards, Boards of Directors, management and leaders of community based organizations/nonprofits wishing to acquire 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status from the IRS.

The workshop will cover the following items:
This is a 3-hour, interactive, hands-on workshop designed to walk participants through the tax-exempt status application process, IRS Form 1023.

Participants will:
Receive tips for completing IRS Form 1023.
Learn background information on 501(c)(3) procedures, and
Examine the “right” questions to ask to help streamline interaction with the IRS

NAC Community Outreach Convening
WHAT: Organizational Capacity building/Technical Assistance Services Meeting
WHEN: 1) Thursday, January 29, 2009, 9:30am – 10:30pm
2) Friday, February 6, 2009, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
WHERE: NAC, 1618 S. Lane Street, Ste. 202, Seattle, WA 98144
WHO’s Invited: Peers, colleagues, and others interested in joining a learning community dedicated to building organizational capacity
To attend: RSVP with Kissy Gaston,(206) 324-5850, ext 10 or kgaston@nacseattle.org

Nonprofit Assistance Center
1618 South Lane Street
Training Room – Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98144

Workshop Registration Fee: $90.00 per person
Nonprofit Rate: $50.00 per organization (Maximum of 2 persons per organization)
Cancellation/refund: NO REFUNDS for cancellations occurring 5 days before the training.
For questions call (206)324-5850 or info@nacseattle.org
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11) Event: Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009; 5:30PM – 8:00PM. Columbia Room- Legislative Building; Olympia.

Joint Ethnic Commission State Legislative Reception
February 3rd, 2009
5:30PM – 8:00PM

Columbia Room-Legislative Building
416 SID Snyder Ave. SW
Olympia, WA 98504

RSVP by Email or Phone:
Please include the name of your guest.
For more information, please contact Phillip Sit
at psit@capaa.wa.gov or (360).725.5667

Hosted by the State of Washington Commissions on:

Asian Pacific American Affairs
African American Affairs
Hispanic Affairs
Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs