JOB OPPORTUNITIES
VISTA COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Reporting to the Director of Development, the VISTA Communications and Development Associate will play a key role in advancing WAGES communications and development activity in 2010-2011, contributing to the success of women worker-owners at WAGES’ cooperatives. The VISTA will join a team working to build the organization’s communications and development strategies to gain both a wider and more diversified funding stream necessary for organizational growth as well as a wider client base necessary for co-op business growth. To do so, the VISTA will co-develop a comprehensive communications plan for WAGES and the cooperative network and implement key communications activities including web and print outreach, social media activity, press outreach, and communications related to the WAGES’ fundraising campaigns. In addition, the VISTA will participate in and support select activities related to fund development. In order to generate content for our communications and to fully understand the impact of WAGES’ work, the VISTA will interact directly with cooperative members. SPANISH fluency sufficient to interact positively and effectively with monolingual worker-owners is essential.
ANTICIPATED START DATE IS NOVEMBER 9, 2010.
TO APPLY:
You must complete the 2 step application procedure and be available to attend the AmeriCorps*VISTA Pre-Service Orientation (PSO) on November 9 – November 12, 2010.
Step 1: Visit the AmeriCorps*VISTA website http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/ready/index.asp and create an Americorps*VISTA member account and complete the application process on-line. Search for this opportunity under WAGES (Women’s Action to Gain Economic Security).
Step 2: Submit your resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample to Karina Kopali Serna at WAGES via e-mail to karina@wagescooperatives.org. Please write “VISTA Applicant” in the subject line.
FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (WORK-STUDY ONLY):
WAGES is hiring a Fundraising & Communications Assistant work-study intern for the 2010-11 academic year. This position is for 10-15 hours per week. Position will encompass issues such as economic justice, women's issues, and/or environmental health. We are seeking self-motivated and responsible candidates.
This position is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in learning about non-profit organizations, fundraising, and communications, while supporting a small, innovative organization committed to the social and economic empowerment of low-income Latina immigrants.
The work-study intern will provide key fundraising administrative and special projects support to WAGES staff. This includes:
* Coordinating fundraising events
* Maintaining a fundraising database
* Developing communications print materials
* Updating and developing online communications; and
* Assisting with an individual donor campaign and major fundraising event this fall
Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Schedule flexible and based on availability
Salary: $16/hr
Location: 1904 Franklin Street, Oakland CA 94612 (near 19th street BART)
TO APPLY please email 1) A cover letter; 2) a resume, and 3) 2 refrences to Karina Kopali Serna at karina@wagescooperatives.org.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WAGES is looking for volunteer "Community Advocates" to assist us in planning our 15th Anniversary event in October 2010. Volunteers will be eligible to join our Event Hosting Committee. Please email Karina Kopali Serna at karina@wagescooperatives.org for more information or to attend our next orientation session.