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New Door Paid Internships

Paid Internships for San Francisco Youth

New Door Ventures offers paid internships for young people seeking job training and work experience through two programs:

Ally interns have the opportunity to work for 12 weeks at one of many different businesses in San Francisco, after completing a 3-week program orientation. 

 

Switch interns work for 6 months in one of New Door’s two social enterprises – Pedal Revolution, a bike shop, or Ashbury Images, a screen printing company. 

 

  1. vWhat are the eligibility requirements?

  • 17 – 21 years old
  • Must have a photo ID and Social Security card
  • Able to work 12-20 hours per week
  • Meet low-income requirements

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Job retention for at-risk youth

THE RADAR APPROACH TO JOB RETENTION FOR AT-RISK YOUTH! 

March 5th  Oakland CA  For registration, location and other information please do not contact Robbin  and Associates go to www.fosteryouthalliance.org.  

For questions contact mclemmons@fosteryouthalliance.org

As hard as it is for at-risk youth to get jobs, holding the job is an even bigger challenge.  If you want youth to succeed in the world of work, don’t miss this workshop.  The radar model is a very powerful job loss early prevention approach that puts retention skill building into every part of your program starting with orientation.  Learn how every service you provide can function as a powerful antidote to quitting and firing problems.  Build on the strengths of your youth so they become as skilled at holding the job as they were at getting it.  If you improve job retention, you will help your youth get on the self-sufficiency upward bound ladder for employment and career success!

Excelsior Volunteer Opportunity


EXCELSIOR COMMUNITY CENTER FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The ECC has a food bank every Wednesday and they are looking for volunteers. If you volunteer 3 times or more you can put it on your resume and they will be a reference. This is good for any youth with little or no job experience to put on their resume. Check out this link for more info http://www.bhnc.org/?page_id=73

Scion Executive Search

Scion Executive Search (www.scionexecutivesearch.com) has been retained to conduct the search for a new Executive Assistant for the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United in Oakland, CA. This position is for immediate hire.
 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
California Nurses Association/ National Nurse United seeks an experienced highly professional, Executive Assistant to work in the Executive Office, based in Oakland, California. The Executive Assistant is responsible for all aspects relating to the CNA Board of Directors and the NNU Executive Council. The Executive Assistant also plays an integral role in the daily running of the Executive Office, which includes providing comprehensive administrative and clerical support and working on special projects, as needed.
 
 
The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the nation’s largest union and professional association of direct care registered nurses, with more than 185,000 members in all 50 states. Through their assertive stance on protecting nursing practice and patient advocacy they have gained a national reputation as a leader in the fight against the corporatization of health care.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Handle all aspects of work relating to the board and executive council meetings including planning, hotel and travel logistics, new member orientation, and coordination of materials
· Take and finalize minutes, proofread all materials related to either entity before distribution
· Accurately maintain the BOD and Executive Council calendars for meetings, mailings, elections, etc
· Coordinate speaking and media requests of officers with the Executive Office and Communications Department
· Respond to direct requests from board members and executive council members
· Maintain all meeting files and documents pertaining to each entity
· Provide high level administrative support to Executive Office staff
· Take on and complete Executive Office projects, as needed
· Answer department phones, as needed
· Act as back up to confidential secretary
· Ability to travel occasionally 

 

QUALIFICATIONS
· A minimum of 5 years experience as a high level executive assistant in a nonprofit or union setting
· A minimum of 2 years experience working directly with a board of directors
· Experience working in a highly stressful environment with multiple priorities
· Extensive experience in meeting planning and scheduling
· Advanced command of Microsoft Word and Excel
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Proven ability to follow through on tasks and assignments
· Professional and confident phone manner
 
 
 
ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES
· Ability to use good judgment and maintain a high level of confidentiality
· Strong time-management and organizational skills
· Ability to work comfortably with high level staff
· Flexibility and willingness to take the initiative on a variety of projects
· Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
· Interest in social activism, labor unions, and health care issues
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
 
 
SALARY & BENEFITS
This position offers a wonderful working atmosphere, a competitive starting base salary of $50k - $60k DOE, and a robust and competitive benefits package including a pension, family/domestic partner medical/dental benefits, 401(k), 15 PTO days, and 13 holidays. Generous LTC and LTD plans are also available; the employee pays the cost of the premium.

HOW TO APPLY
Scion Executive Search (www.scionexecutivesearch.com) has been retained to conduct this search for a new Executive Assistant. For immediate consideration please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Scion Executive Search via email to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
 
 
CNA/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity, and considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. People of color and women of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 
 
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Executive Search is a retained executive search firm connecting executive nonprofit leadership to nonprofit organizations and foundations across the country. Born out of the nonprofit sector, we provide expert search strategies and leadership for your organization. Our executive candidates are true agents for change, and we are experts at matching their talents, motivations, and passions to your organization’s mission. Scion Executive Search has led hundreds of successful executive searches. Information about our firm and successes can be found online atwww.nonprofitexecutivesearchfirm.com.

 

San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR)

San Francisco Women Against Rape rape Description of Organization and/or Volunteer Opportunities Available: SFWAR is a women of color led, volunteer-based organization that has provided rape crisis services to survivors of sexual assault for over 30 years. As the primary provider of rape crisis services in San Francisco, we also offer support to friends and families of survivors and provide expert advice, training, and assistance to healthcare workers, medical professionals, educators, law enforcement officers and other professionals throughout the city. We have 3 CA Certified Rape Crisis Counselor Trainings a year. Upon certification, volunteer opportunities are available for: · Hotline · Medical Accompaniment · Peer Counseling · Community Outreach The information above can be found on the official website of San Francisco Women Against Rape. For more details about the organization and to find out how you can volunteer, please visit their website: http://www.sfwar.org/volunteers.html http://www.sfwar.org

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