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Boston Jobs Campaign Coordinator
Economic Justice Funding Circle (EJFC) seeks an experienced community organizer and campaign manager for the position of Boston Jobs Campaign Coordinator. The BJC Coordinator will play a critical role in advancing a citywide movement that builds accountability from government, private developers and contractors to ensure that construction and permanent jobs linked to development projects are accessible to Boston residents, people of color and women. BJC Coordinator is a half-time position (20 hours a week). The position may be combined with a part-time position to support an organizing initiative with the Boston Worker Alliance.
The Boston Jobs Campaign will be a multi-year organizing campaign based on the following goals:- Organize for our communities to secure job and contracting opportunities based on the objectives that 51% of total construction work hours be performed by Boston residents, 51% by people of color, and 15% by women.
- Organize to secure and monitor hiring agreements for permanent jobs linked to these projects.
- Strengthen agreements between communities of color and unions.
- Contribute to a citywide narrative focused on the rights of Boston residents, especially workers, immigrants, and people of color to remain in the City, share its wealth, and have a voice in decision-making.
- Establish working partnerships and a unified voice among communities of color.
- Utilize the campaign as an opportunity for community groups to expand their base and leadership core
Full posting attached.
Vida Verde Women’s Cooperative Coordinator
Part-time position available
Vida Verde is a successful housecleaning cooperative dedicated to using green products and methods. It was started in 2005 and funded by a grant from Tufts/NIOSH, under the umbrella of the Brazilian Women’s Group (BWG). We are seeking an energetic, committed, bilingual (Portuguese/English) candidate who is community-oriented and a proponent of green practices. This is a 35 hour/week position. Hours involve some evenings and weekends and occasional traveling. Salary is based on experience. Reliable transportation is necessary (with mileage reimbursement).
Skills and Requirements:
• Bilingual - written and spoken fluency in English and Portuguese
• University degree preferred• Ability to communicate effectively
• Experience working as a housecleaner preferred
• Computer literate (MS Office, PowerPoint, familiarity with multimedia)
• Community organizing skills a must
• Familiarity with Brazilian culture and cultural competency is a big plus
Responsibilities include: interacting with clients, including estimates, problem-solving and follow-up organizing training sessions and workshops planning and running co-op meetings recruiting and supporting members community presentations, including to the media networking and outreach producing monthly and annual reports participating in the Live Well project, a partnership with Tufts University Representing the Brazilian Women’s Group in some community meetings
The co-op coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the BWG.
The selected candidate must be available to start as soon as possible. A paid two-week training period will be provided.
Please send a cover letter and resume to:mulherbrasileira@verdeamarelo.org.
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