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View 1.5.16 RCNV JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Resource Center for Nonviolence
Position: Administrative & Program Staff
TO APPLY: Scroll down for details. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 5, 2016.
The Resource Center for Nonviolence seeks a new staff member to conduct social media, outreach, administrative, and program coordination tasks in a collaborative team of 4 half-time staff members. The position is half-time, 23 hours per week, paying $15 per hour. The person hired for this position will use a variety of interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills to further the mission of the Resource Center for Nonviolence. The Center has an egalitarian structure. Work hours are flexible.
Position: Administrative & Program Staff
Employer: Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-1626 rcnv.org
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES (approximately 11 Hours/week, variable)
1. Coordinate Social Media, Outreach and Publicity:
Manage RCNV website, enter weekly RCNV web and blog content, expand RCNV web traffic, and update RCNV information, video links, and archives on the website; Strengthen and expand RCNV’s social media presence and produce compelling content (YouTube, Fb, Twitter, Forums, Instagram, etc.); Coordinate targeted publicity and outreach for events and RCNV facility via social media and print/radio; Expand outreach/publicity to diverse constituencies including youth, LGBTQ, communities of color and spiritual communities; Coordinate, edit and post RCNV videos for RCNV events.
2. Volunteer and Intern Coordination:
Expand, improve and coordinate RCNV’s volunteer and intern program. Work with current volunteers and connect with new volunteers/interns; Collaborate with other staff to develop meaningful volunteer opportunities; Expand RCNV’s volunteer capacity by networking with the Volunteer Center, UCSC, Cabrillo, etc.; Schedule, orient and oversee volunteers/ interns for office hours, events and mailings; Respond to email inquiries; Plan and implement two annual recognition events for volunteers.
3. Administrative Responsibilities, in collaboration with other staff:
Organize and maintain office systems including filing; Oversee office volunteers; Conduct RCNV financial business as needed; Coordinate Email Newsletters; Coordinate mailing and email lists; Coordinate thank you’s for donations; Keep the office environment functional, accessible, orderly and safe for visitors, volunteers and staff; Order and maintain office supplies and equipment as needed.
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES (approximately 8 Hours/week, variable)
1. Nonviolence Training Perform outreach and publicity for trainings to diverse constituencies including youth, LGBTQ, communities of color; Assist other program staff with trainings.
2. Practice Nonviolence program
Collaborate with other staff and community partners to develop and implement educational programs/ forums that amplify nonviolent voices locally, in the U.S. and abroad; Build RCNV’s impact by encouraging and supporting creative nonviolent activism efforts and movements, creating connections and building community; Mainstream nonviolence values and practices by representing RCNV in community forums; Build bridges between diverse communities.
Other ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (approx. 4 hrs/ week, variable)
All staff will:
*Commit to nonviolence and the mission of the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
*Maintain regular office hours.
*Actively participate in staff and Steering Committee meetings and retreats, RCNV programs, and special projects. Representation on sub-committees will be divided among staff.
*Actively participate in fundraising for RCNV’s budget and operations.
*Coordinate one major fundraising event and letter per year.
*Update and maintain relevant areas of RCNV website
*Commit to a mutually supportive and collegial working relationship with other staff and volunteers.
*Maintain clear and regular communication with all staff.
NOTE: The balance of time spent on administrative vs. program responsibilities may vary. The first 3 months will include orientation to RCNV and training in Kingian Nonviolence or other nonviolence methods.
Desired Skills and Experience:
*Commitment to nonviolence and core values of the Resource Center for Nonviolence
*Team member who is committed to consensus decision-making and shared responsibilities
*Familiarity with nonviolence and compatible methods of community organizing
*Demonstrated follow-through with responsibilities
*Excellent social media and web skills, including WordPress,YouTube, Fb, Twitter, Forums, Instagram, etc. are mandatory
*Excellent writing, editing and interpersonal communication skills
*Experience with non-profit or other organization a plus
*Administrative support experience a plus
*Experience working or living with diverse persons or communities
*Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
*Fluency in Spanish a plus
*Photoshop, InDesign skills a plus
*Video or film editing skills a plus
*Flexible availability
*Some college experience
*One year’s work experience At least one year commitment
TO APPLY:
Send a PDF of your resume and cover letter. In addition, respond to these questions:
1. What is your philosophy and practice of nonviolence?
2. Outline the skills and experience you would bring to this position.
3. How did you learn about this position?
Send to: rcnvhire {at} gmail {dot} com The deadline for applications is Friday, February 5, 2016.
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Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 831. 423.1626