Marcus Paca, MBA, created the Helping Hands Initiative, which he describes as a triumvirate connecting the University with local nonprofits and corporate philanthropy. He looks forward to the collaborative opportunities it will create between the University and local organizations, as well as the experiences it will provide for underrepresented students to excel in nonprofit leadership roles.
MARCH 17, 2022
Two full-time positions opening at a fast-growing grassroots non-profit social enterprise in new Haven. Our mission is to build the refugee and immigrant women through job training, education, and organizing.
We are seeking a driven, creative and knowledgeable marketing director to drive our mission, brand recognition, and sales into the next stage. We are a small but growing team - the position will involve a high degree of responsibility, ownership over the future of the organization, and opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Reporting to the Development Director, the Marketing director will have overall responsibility for the development of Havenly’s brand using promotion and advertising strategies, including communications about its mission and work, digital marketing to increase sales, donor communications, and other lead generation strategies.
The role of the Fellowship Director at Havenly is to plan and execute Havenly’s 6-month Community Café Fellowship, which runs twice per year (June – November and December – May) with 15 fellows per cohort.
The key objectives of this fellowship are to:
We fulfill these goals by hosting a range of classes and workshops that fellows participate in for the first two months of each Fellowship, and by providing 4 months of on-the-job training at the Havenly cafe.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to camila@havenlynhv.org and caterina@havenlynhv.org
SPANISH:
Havenly es una organización sin fines de lucro que tiene la misión de desarrollar el poder comunitario de mujeres migrantes y refugiadas en New Haven. Ofrecemos programas educativos y actividades comunitarias desde nuestro café en 25 Temple Street.
Estamos buscando una mujer hispanohablante para trabajar en nuestra cocina como Manager (o gerente) asistente, apoyando a nuestra jefa de cocina. El trabajo es de 30-35 horas a la semana y la paga es $20/hora.
La descripción completa está adjuntada a este post. Si le interesa el trabajo, por favor mande un texto o llame a Camila al 510-853-0952 para hacer una cita para la entrevista. Estaremos encantadas de que se comunique con nosotras.
English:
Havenly is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the community power of refugee and immigrant women through job training, education, and organizing. We are looking for a Restaurant Assistant Manager to ensure all daily activities at the Havenly cafe run smoothly and efficiently.
Restaurant Assistant Manager responsibilities include supporting fellow training, overseeing inventory, coordinating orders, filling in if the manager has the day off, and ensuring that food safety is complied with.
To apply, please text or call Camila at 510-853-0952 to schedule an interview.
United Way of Greater New Haven Releases Workforce Development RFP
Applications due March 31, 2022
UWGNH is committed to helping all members of our community get on a path to financial stability. To achieve this goal, workforce development programs need to be able to address the unique needs of all job seekers. One way that agencies achieve this is through having access to unrestricted, flexible funds that can be used to enhance existing program dollars to help job seekers achieve better employment outcomes. This grant opportunity will provide flexible funds to existing workforce service providers. These funds can be utilized to remove barriers for job seekers to participate and complete trainings as well as secure and retain employment.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
*Transportation
*Childcare expenses
*Stipends
*Technology needs
*Job search support
*Uniforms
*Other related work supports
Organizations that apply for these funds must have programs that support ALICE and below job seekers to achieve job attainment on a career pathway with demonstrated career mobility. Prioritization will be given for programs that have demonstrated the ability to successfully serve underserved communities such as but not limited to, communities of color, low-income, female head of households, re-entering individuals, individuals experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
Funding awards will range between $5,000 and $30,000.
For the purposes of this RFP, greater New Haven is defined as: Bethany, Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.
Learn more and share with your networks! #funding #workforcedevelopment #financialstability
Thanks to a growth in educational programming, Massaro Farm in Woodbridge is hiring a full time education program director, part time youth instructors, summer camp instructors, summer youth staff and a food & garden liaison. Please visit our website, https://massarofarm.org/about-massaro-community-farm/jobs/, for all the postings!
02-18-22
As you may know, the childcare system is Broken. Families pay too much, educators make too little and programs receive subsidy amounts that only cover 50% the true cost of care with subsidies that have not increased since 2015. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO BE HEARD! Morning Without Childcare
The entire economy rests on the shoulders of childcare and it is on the verge of collapse. If we want to have high-quality, affordable, safe and joyful care and education for our children we must change the way we pay for it. BE PRESENT TUESDAY, MARCH 15!
If the system continues to expect that a family of 4 earning $100,000 pays 40% on childcare costs, we will continue to lose workers. It makes more fiscal sense for a family member to leave the workforce than to work. SHARE YOUR FEELINGS FROM 8:00-9:00 AM ON THE NEW HAVEN GREEN!
If our industry continues to pay educators $13.25 per hour (on average) we will continue to have a workforce shortage. In Connecticut there are currently 1,500 active postings for Early Childhood Educator and four out of five child care programs have staff vacancies. Trained, experienced educators can work at Amazon and make twice as much as they would caring for young children. WE MUST STOP PAYING WOMEN TO LIVE IN POVERTY!
If we expect programs to achieve quality and pay educators a livable wage on subsidy rates that are at 50% the true cost of care and were last increased in 2015, we are making it impossible for them to survive. 62% of programs across the state are operating at a loss. DEMAND THAT THE STATE INCREASES OUR SUBSIDIES! Morning Without Childcare
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Climate change will fundamentally change the environment. Rivers, the lifeblood of the Earth, will dry up, leaving behind barren riverbeds. Desertification will overtake swathes of forests. Biomes that were once bountiful in biodiversity will be devastated by the ensuing environmental catastrophe...
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Program Assistant
We Love What Makes You Unique
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.
Who We Are Looking For
Do you enjoy organizing information and facilitating effective communications between community organizations? Are you the type of person who takes pride in getting the details right and is excited to support programs that help families thrive in greater New Haven? Are you enthusiastic about using your organizational talents as a force for good in our community?
United Way is seeking a full-time Program Assistant who is passionate and organized to support two programs that help families in greater New Haven improve their lives: Early Head Start, which serves families with infants and toddlers, and the Coordinated Access Network, which helps people who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
This is an hourly position. The pay range is $16 - $18/hour and includes benefits.
What You Will Do
What You Need
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment. In accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, this position also requires a medical physical and proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.
About United Way
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.
United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
June, 2020 March for Racial Justice in New Haven. Photo credit: Chris Volpe
Connecticut organizers and movement builders discuss how people most affected by inequities are best positioned to work together and build power to implement and lead long-term solutions.
Please join an upcoming virtual conversation hosted by The Community Foundation about effective ways to support community organizers working to address the root causes of injustice and create lasting positive change.
Panelists:
Lorenzo Jones, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Katal Center for Equity, Health & Justice
Kica Matos, Vice President, Vera Institute of Justice
Laura McCargar, President, Perrin Family Foundation
Moderator:
Cesar Aleman, Director of CT Urban Opportunity Collaborative
Now more than ever, teens are struggling with depression, anxiety and loneliness. World Teen Mental Wellness Day is celebrated on March 2 every year to raise awareness about teen mental health and remove stigma.
Check out our resources: https://continuumct.org/resources
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Full scholarships available for qualified CT residents!
The Skills Academy will provide a 4-month immersion in Software Engineering where you will learn and build multiple websites and web apps culminating in a capstone project of your choice.
You'll also gain skills in how to build products that people will actually benefit from and want to use, as well as how to communicate your ideas in a way that makes people want to buy your product or hire you to build digital products for them.
This isn't your typical classroom experience: you'll learn by doing rather than just sitting in a classroom listening. In fact, we don't even have traditional classrooms. Your days will be spent working on real projects on state-of-the-art equipment in a highly collaborative and creative environment.
At the conclusion of the four-months, you will have a tangible portfolio of projects demonstrating your ability to bring value to the workplace and potential for an additional two-month internship with a local business.
For more information, open house dates and more visit our website or contact Anisah@transformNHV.org
Conversational writing is stronger, more concise, and better structured than writing like you talk. To write conversationally cut out the “writerliness” and use conversational writing techniques...
Affordable housing has become an increasingly dire global issue. Be it rent or homeownership, the unaffordability of homes has been on the rise. A look at U.S. Census data illustrates a sharp decline in homeownership in recent decades. Although Millennials were the most populous generation by 2019, they only contributed to homeownership at a rate of 47.9%. Contrastingly, Gen-X’s homeownership rate stood at 69%, following the silent generation at 77.8%. Trends of generational decline in homeownership are mirrored in other parts of the world, such as in the U.K. where rates have steadily dropped from 71% in 2003 to 64% by 2018. Many experts point to affordability as a large reason for this decline.
The racism embedded in all US systems visibly manifests in our inequitable, inadequate housing system. Housing policies, past and present, contribute to health, education, and economic disparities for Black people, Indigenous people, and other communities of color. Our housing system produces a reality in which residents who work 40 hours a week for minimum wage cannot afford a two-bedroom apartment in any US county (PDF)...
Senior Director of Marketing
and Engagement
We Love What Makes You Unique
Your perspective fuels our mission-driven work at United Way of Greater New Haven. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and lived experience. As an organization, we are committed to addressing systemic racism and injustice in our community, our partnerships, and our practices.
Who We Are Looking For
Are you passionate about using your marketing and engagement leadership talents as a force for good in our community? Are you the type of person who speaks up for those who need a voice? Can you inspire people to get involved – as a donor, a volunteer, and an advocate – through your ability to design and deliver meaningful messages and attention-grabbing marketing campaigns? Are you excited to design volunteer and engagement opportunities that help people connect to their community and make a difference? If so, our Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement position may be perfect for you. Pay range is $85,000-$100,000/year.
What You Will Do
What You Need
About United Way
United Way of Greater New Haven brings people and organizations together to create solutions to Greater New Haven’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Education, Health, and Financial Stability grounded in racial and social justice. We tackle issues that cannot be solved by any one group working alone. We operate according to these organizational values.
In accordance with organizational policies, this position requires a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
United Way staff are currently working hybrid, with at least two days per week in our office in New Haven.
United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply – Go to our website and click on the Careers Page to upload your resume and cover letter: https://www.uwgnh.org/careers
As Continuum celebrates Black History Month, we would like to highlight some of the pioneers who have made significant contributions to the field of mental health, tirelessly advocating on behalf of some of the most vulnerable amongst us. Click here to read and download the full poster: https://www.continuumct.org/newsItem/february-2022#1
Funding for Greater New Haven nonprofit organizations serving women and organizations that support women entrepreneurs and business owners. Application deadline: March 4.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Community Fund for Women & Girls is providing grants ($1,500 - $20,000) to nonprofits that provide women in Greater New Haven with greater economic security through programs that support:
Grants are to provide a pool of flexible funding that organizations can use to purchase material items, cover administrative and staff costs, or provide cash assistance or grants to individuals.
New Haven Coalition for Active Transportation (NHCAT) seeks a well-organized, detail-oriented,
motivated problem-solver to join our team as the Coordinator for IT, Website, and Social Media.
Position duties include:
• Experience with applications including Wix, Mailchimp, and the non-profit program of Salesforce
or willing to learn.
• Manage website revisions and content
• Create and manage registration links for classes and events
• Grow and maintain the social media presence and posts
• Maintain database of mailing list recipients, class participants, and donors
• Produce and send electronic newsletters and announcements
NHCAT is looking for someone who:
• Understands IT and its importance to the growth and success of NHCAT
• Has access to a computer and reliable Internet service
• Has excellent writing skills and good design sense
• Works effectively with teams both remotely and in-person
• Manages time effectively
• Is creative and willing to help a young non-profit organization grow
This part-time, mostly-remote position is immediately available with flexible work hours. The hourly rate
is $17.50, with an anticipated 10 hours/week. Benefits are not included. Reimbursement will be available
for budget-approved expenses.
Interested candidate should submit a resume and letter that explains their qualifications and interest in the
position to info@nhcat.org with the subject line: “Coordinator for IT, Website, and Social Media.”
Applications will be accepted immediately, and candidates of interest will be interviewed on a rolling
basis until the position is filled.
NHCAT is committed to diversity and inclusion from the Board to the staff, instructors, contractors, and
volunteers. In addition, NHCAT seeks collaborations with organizations to ensure its classes, services,
and events are available and accessible to participants from historically less well-served communities in
New Haven.
