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Employment Positions
Rural
Clinician/Advocate
T·E·S·S·A, formerly the Center for Prevention
of Domestic Violence
El Paso County, CO
TESSA website
The person in this position is responsible for providing Eastern El Paso County domestic violence and/or sexual assault victims with advocacy, information and referrals, education, support and counseling (therapy). S/he is also responsible for increasing community awareness on the issue of domestic violence and child maltreatment. The position is located in Calhan but will be supervised by T·E·S·S·A's main office Director of Clinical Services.
Responsibilities: Provide crisis intervention, information, referrals, and support in person and on the phone. Explains legal process and options to clients, including information on securing a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). Facilitates victim support groups, if established. Provides training, instruction, guidance and support to community members, volunteers and interns. Keeps updated and appropriately documented client files. Collects and compiles monthly client statistics for inclusion in the overall Advocacy statistics. Collaborates with partner organizations in serving the Eastern El Paso community, particularly Pikes Peak Community Action Agency and the Department of Human Services
Requirements: Master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work; Colorado licensure preferred. Knowledge of Domestic Violence issues, experience working confidential advocacy preferred. Preferably a resident of Eastern El Paso county. Good communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration. Comfortable working autonomously. Available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Prefer Spanish speaking. Must have reliable transportation, and telephone, valid driver's license and proof of 300/100 liability on car insurance.
Because of the nature of our organization, the applicant must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and child abuse registry check.
Please
send resumes to T·E·S·S·A, Fax 632-2342
or mail to P.O. Box 2662, CS. 80901
Attn: Sharon.
Safehouse
Support Staff
T·E·S·S·A, formerly the Center for Prevention
of Domestic Violence
El Paso County, CO
TESSA website
The person in this position provides Safehouse coverage due to illness or vacation of regularly scheduled staff on an as needed basis; therefore, must be available on short notice.
Responsibilities: Crisisline intervention, information, referrals and support of domestic violence or sexual assault victims in person and on the phone. Support Safehouse clients through intake interviews and evaluations. Provide transportation when necessary and possible. Log data pertinent to crisis calls.
Hours: Part-time (as needed, 0 - 40/hrs wk). No benefits. Looking for daytime and weekend coverage.
Requirements: High school diploma; BA/BS preferred. Combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered. Experience with victims and/or similar populations preferred. Available to work weekends, evenings, some holidays, and overnights. Must be available on short notice. Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance with 100/300 liability minimum. Prefer Spanish and/or ASL speaking.
Because of the nature of our organization, the applicant must be willing to submit to a criminal background check and child abuse registry check.
Please
send resumes to T·E·S·S·A, P.O. Box 2662,
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or
fax to (719)632-2342. Attn: Sharon.
Director of Community Organizing
Austin Latina/Latino Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Organization
Austin, TX
http://www.allgo.org
Coordinate ALLGO's voices: OUT and heard civic participation program; and provide leadership and management of the Brother to Brother HIV/AIDS prevention program for gay and bisexual Black men, the Hermanos de Luna y Sol prevention program for gay and bisexual Latino men, as well as other Community Organizing programs to be implemented at ALLGO.
Send
a resume and letter of interest to Executive Director:
ALLGO
701 Tillery,
Box 4
Austin, TX 78702
jobs@allgo.org
Assistant
Professor of Women's Studies
Northern
Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
The University of Northern Arizona invites applications for an entry-level tenure-eligible assistant professor position in Women's Studies. The position will begin in August 2005 and may include teaching courses in another department or discipline.
Minimum requirements include a Ph.D in Women's Studies or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field (such as Anthropology. History, Political Science, English, Native American Studies). The Ph.D must be completed by August 1, 2005. Also desired from the candidate is a background in interdisciplinary training in tehory and methodology, and the potential to contribute to feminist scholarship. The position requires an ability to teach introductory Women's Studies courses, feminist theories and methodologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and courses in race and ethnic diversity (global and local perspectives). Preferene will be given to candidates who have a strong research (and teaching) interests in one or more of the following: Islamic feminism; sexuality (lesbian/gay/bisexual/trtansgender/queer theory).
To apply, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, three original letters of reference, evidence of quality teaching and teaching effectiveness, a writing sample, and evidence of scholarship and publications. The review of applicants will begin October 15, 2004, and the position is open until filled. Please send applications to Chair, Women's Studies Search Committee, Women's Studies Program, Box 5695, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-5695.
Middle
Tennessee State University
2005-2006 Faculty Positions
Middle Tennessee State University is seeking applications for faculty positions for the 2005-2006 academic year. MTSU is a fast growing comprehensive university with approximately 22,000 students and is located 30 miles southeast of Nashville. The University offers, through six colleges and thirty-six academic departments, baccalaureate instruction in the liberal and fine arts, the sciences, education, business, mass communication and a variety of other fields.
Each college has different requirements and deadlines, please visit the colleges below for more information on their specific faculty positions:
College of Basic and Applied Human Sciences
College of Education and Behavioral Science
Jennings A. Jones College of Business
For more general information about MTSU, please visit the website at www.mtsu.edu
Jobs
in Women's Studies
National Women's Studies Association
http://www.nwsa.org/announce.htm
NWSA supports and promotes feminist/womanist teaching, learning, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels and serves as a locus of information about the interdisciplinary field of Women's Studies for those outside the profession. The NWSA website also provides information about scholarships, job announcements and access to the NWSA newsletter and official publications.
Internships
Intern
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
The
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (CWCC) Internship is a great opportunity
for Juniors or Seniors interested in complimenting their degrees with
experience in:
- not-for profit administration
- event planning
- marketing
- women and minority issues
- public and media relations
- civic issues
Approximately
30 percent of the internship will be project-oriented with various large
events organized by CWCC. The position also includes attendance at monthly
luncheons, business-after-hours events (optional) and special events
put on by the chamber.
The Chamber is open to all majors but students interested in business,
marketing, public relations and event planning would benefit the most
from these opportunities.
Schedule requires a minimum of 20 hours per week with office hours available 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Compensation is credit-based or experiential. This position is currently unpaid.
Located in The Wheeler Block Building at 29th and Vallejo, Denver, Colorado. Candidate must have a vehicle available for out-of-office duties.
For
more information, or to email your resume, contact:
Laura Cingoranelli, lcingoranelli@cwcc.org
(303)458-0220, extension 22.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
Outdoors!
Learn how Fort Collins' many recreational areas
create a beautiful and healthy environment for the community at the
upcoming program in the City of Fort Collins' Environmental Series.
Discover how you can make a difference by volunteering in our city's
natural areas.
Visit: www.fcgov.com/utilities/eps.php for more information.
Volunteers
Needed
The Center for Community Justice Partnerships
The Center for Community Justice Partnerships
is seeking volunteers for a very busy youth and family organization.
Seeking individuals who would answer multi phone lines, light typing
and filing. Volunteer is needed four days a week, Monday through Thursday,
9:00 am to Noon.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Center, call Laurie Klith at (970) 495-0084
Volunteer at Crossroads Safehouse
Fort Collins, Colorado
The
mission of Crossroads is to create a safe environment for victims of
domestic violence and promote social change for the community through
education and intervention. Crossroads' services include: Emergency
Shelter, 24-hour crisis line, individual advocacy and crisis counseling
for women, children and teens, outreach support groups, on-call Domestic
Abuse Response Team (DART), legal advocacy, community education presentations
and Crosstrails (pet foster care).
Volunteers can function in many aspects of the agency. They can be DART
advocates, participate in children's group, give "talks" within
the community about dating violence, pick-up and drop-off donations,
build shelves, attend bond hearings and help with "special events"
such as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October).
Volunteers are required to complete a 20-hour training that consists of: an introduction to the issues and dynamics involved with domestic violence, education in crisis intervention for women and children, Crossroads' philosophies and an overview of Crossroads' programs.
Crossroads
is actively seeking volunteers from a variety of backgrounds. If you
would like more information about volunteering or interning, contact:
Natalie Hicks, Volunteer Coordinator
(970) 482-3535
volunteers@crossroadssafehouse.org
The
New Voters Project
Election Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
The
New Voters Project is a nonpartisan multi-state campaign to increase
turnout among the 18-24 age group in the 2004 election through voter
registration and get-out-the-vote projects. The Project aims to increase
the civic engagement of this underrepresented population and make an
unprecedented impact on our democracy.
Volunteer
and Internship Description:
Coordinate grassroots campaigns on campus or within the community.
* Work closely with New Voters Project staff to develop coalitions,
recruit and manage additional volunteers, coordinate events and strategize
for success.
* Learn to use a variety of strategies, including media and other public
forums to educate the public about the campaign and the importance of
voting.
* Opportunities available in many areas: media/public relations, campaign
organizing, voter registration, database, community outreach and much
more!
To
apply and for more information contact:
Josie Rodberg
303-573-5885 ext. 317
jrodberg@newvotersproject.org
www.newvotersproject.org