Last year's COVID-19 lockdown disrupted the idea of school as we know it and it forced educators to think outside of the box. For one elementary school principal in North Carolina, thinking outside of the box had him heading outside — literally...
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During the early days of COVID in March 2020, members of Rocky Mountain Partnership, a place-based partnership dedicated to driving economic and social mobility for its community members, flexed their collaboration muscles to coordinate a response to quickly evolving community needs in the Denver area. Long-standing relationships and shared systems meant they could quickly coordinate everything from food delivery to childcare for essential workers. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if children and families had this kind of thoughtful and efficient support all the time – not just during times of crisis?
The Case for Place-Based Partnerships
https://nonprofitquarterly.org/how-to-fund-place-based-partnerships-if-we-want-them-to-work
https://i0.wp.com/impact.chartered.college/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-importance-of-teaching-philanthropy.jpg?resize=260%2C170&ssl=1 260w, https://i0.wp.com/impact.chartered.college/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-importance-of-teaching-philanthropy.jpg?resize=759%2C500&ssl=1 759w" data-lazy-loaded="1" sizes="(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px" />Philanthropy, that is ‘voluntary action for public good’ (Payton and Moody, 2008, p. 3), plays a fundamental role in civil society, both here in the UK and beyond. Central to this, the charitable sector is often at the forefront of challenging social and environmental injustice and inequality. In this article we argue that meaningfully engaging children in philanthropic action and charitable giving provides an ideal opportunity for children to critically participate and think about root causes of social issues and injustice...
Climate change’s negative effects are coming to bear on high-priority philanthropic issues. More and better funding can protect vulnerable stakeholders and speed the net-zero transition.
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We are hiring at The Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop!
Position: Weekend Manager
Reports to: Museum Director
Part-time/Annual/non-Exempt; approximately 20 hours Friday-Sunday
Pay Scale: $18-20/hr
The Workshop @ EWM Overview
The Eli Whitney Museum was established in 1979 on the site where Whitney transformed American manufacturing in 1798. The Museum is an experimental learning workshop. We design, produce, and teach projects to enrich the depth and scope of hands-on learning. We focus on skills, materials, and experience that complement the work of conventional
classrooms.
Our Workshop produces parts for 80,000 projects each year.
Ideal candidates will bring the following to this position:
- Workshop (table saw etc) skills on a level qualified to supervise, train others.
- Experience organizing and scheduling work.
- Experience managing inventory.
- Established design and project development skills.
- Experience working with/teaching children.
- CPR/First Aid Certification, the Museum will offer regular training or reimburse you for an alternate training.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- In the absence of any of the above, evidence of aptitude and enthusiasm for learning.
- Patience and good humor.
- We hire individuals with personal habits that are exemplary for children.
Duties will be adjusted to accommodate the specific talents, experience, and interests of the candidate. It is the character of the job that all these duties are performed at once. The Weekend Manager will often work independently in the following areas:
- Production: Manages implementation of weekend production needs, primarily manufacturing and packing of onsite and offsite projects as determined by the Museum Director and Shop Manager. Optimize routines to sustain the Workshops’ weekly and seasonal production needs.
- Training/Supervision: Train and supervise Apprentices who support design, production, and packing.
- Maintenance: Maintain the Museum’s grounds. An understanding of landscaping equipment is essential.
- Capital Projects: As time allows, contribute to the repairs, improvements, and installations that support the Museum’s operation.
- Other Responsibilities: as agreed upon.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Eli Whitney Museum does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, nation of origin, religious creed, disability, ancestry, sex, age, or sexual orientation in employment or participation in any of its programs and activities.
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and resume to manager@eliwhitney.org with "Weekend Manager Application" in the subject line.
Building communities is a crucial process that fosters connections amongst people and creates infrastructures for these connections to happen...
https://fairforceberlin.medium.com/why-building-community-is-so-important-6f1a3953c1d7
If you couldn’t afford your rent, where would you go for help? In most American communities, that simple question has no obvious answer. Federal, state, and local rent assistance is provided by multiple nonprofits and government agencies in each municipality, each with its own eligibility rules and ways to apply. The messy housing assistance system in the U.S. is one of the main reasons COVID-related rent assistance has been extremely slow to be spent. A full overhaul is needed to avoid future housing crises...
https://shelterforce.org/2021/09/29/one-reason-rent-relief-isnt-getting-out/
Social Venture Partners-CT is Hiring for Two New Positions!
In support of SVP’s work with the Office of Workforce Strategy, a team of the Office of the Governor that is responsible for coordinating all workforce development programs across the state of Connecticut, they are seeking to hire two full-time positions:
*The Director of Information Technology Workforce Development Strategy will be responsible for providing management support for the state’s technology and business services workforce initiatives. Salary range $80K-$110K plus benefits.
*The Director of Healthcare Workforce Development Strategy will be responsible for providing management support for the state’s healthcare workforce initiatives. Salary range $80K-$110K plus benefits.
Learn more and help to spread the word! #workforcedevelopment #healthcare #careers
https://apply.workable.com/social-venture-partners-connecticut-1/?mc_cid=b008dfe4bf&mc_eid=3fc547730a
Rising at a startling rate, hospitals around the state are seeing a rapid increase in children needing behavioral health treatment. Depression and anxiety have become prevalent. It’s become a concern for families and hospitals alike...
Search #: 495563
Work type: Full-time
Location: Avery Point Campus
Categories: Research
JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks applicants for the position of Environmental Justice Community Coordinator (Research Assistant 2) at the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) to provide support for and contribute to the development of an environmental justice mapping tool, as well as a pilot grants program for community partners to engage in hyper-local planning on the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities. CIRCA is a multi‐disciplinary center that coordinates applied research and engagement programs to develop and advance practical solutions to problems caused by changing climate. CIRCA is located on UConn’s Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT.
The Environmental Justice Community Coordinator (EJCC) will work with the CIRCA team, and closely with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Office of Climate Planning (DEEP OCP), as well as, key stakeholders of the Connecticut Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3), Equity and Environmental Justice (EEJ) Working Group, to develop and implement a pilot grants program for EJ community partners; as well as lead associated engagement activities on behalf of CIRCA. Activities will include participating in the development and launch of an environmental justice mapping tool, the development and launch of the grants program, facilitating outreach activities to raise awareness and generate interest among EJ community partners, as well as, managing grant activities, organizing capacity-building workshops for grantees, and reporting on outcomes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in co-facilitating focus groups to ascertain community environmental and health concerns and review and assess data layers for an environmental justice mapping tool.
- Coordination of the planning, development, design, implementation, and evaluation of a grants pilot program for environmental justice community partners.
- Facilitation of an advisory committee to oversee program activities in consultation with CT DEEP OCP and GC3 Equity and Environmental Justice Working Group.
- Develop and implement outreach activities to generate interest and solicit proposals from potential grantees including the development of a Solicitation of Interest.
- Participate in outreach and engagement events on behalf of CIRCA in coordination with CT DEEP OCP and GC3 Equity and Environmental Justice Working Group.
- Work with CIRCA and university staff to administer, track, and report on grant activities and outcomes.
- May be responsible for various administrative duties as assigned.
- May participate in the planning, development, and implementation of grant proposals.
- Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years experience in community engagement and/or community organizing, preferably in communities historically underserved and overburdened by environmental pollution; or one-year experience after earning a B.S./B.A. in Public Health, Public Policy, Planning, Geography, Sociology, Environmental Studies, or another relevant discipline.
- Experience in Environmental Justice (EJ) principles and history, through training and education or lived experience
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Facilitation and collaboration experience
- Ability to travel to work locations throughout the state and region and participate in occasional evening and weekend meetings
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working with community organizations in Connecticut that focus on addressing environmental justice, disparities in health outcomes, inequities in living conditions, and/or lack of political power for communities of color, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Americans, immigrants, other People of Color (“BIPOC”), low-income communities, people with disabilities, and other historically disadvantaged people.
- Experience planning and facilitating meetings and workshops both virtual and in-person
- Awareness of best practices for facilitating community partnerships focused on climate impacts on vulnerable populations
- Proficiency in a second language is a plus
- Experience working with state, local, and regional community organizations
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 12-month position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #495563 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on October 17, 2021.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
Advertised: Sep 17 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 17 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Five Frogs, the organization building a powerful movement of diverse, representative leaders working together for an equitable Connecticut, invites you to participate in Brave, Bold Leadership for a Better Connecticut Leader Convenings! Social impact leaders from across the nonprofit, public and private sectors are invited to join to connect, share ideas, and challenge and support each other.
These conversations focus on leading for racial equity, collective impact, advocacy, movement building, addressing organizational challenges and advancing innovative change. Featured leaders will share their insights to launch a dynamic group conversation. Registration is limited to 20 people.
October 19, 2021 from 12:00-1:15pm
Featured Leader: Gemeem Davis, Vice President & Co-Director
October 26, 2021 from 12:00-1:15pm
Featured Leader: Tanya Rhodes-Smith, Instructor in Residence,
University of Connecticut - School of Social Work and Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work
November 9, 2021 from 12:00-1:15pm
Featured Leader: Madeline Granato, Policy Director
Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund
November 16, 2021 from 12:00-1:15pm
Featured Leaders:
Tiheba Bain, Founder and Executive Director
Women Against Mass Incarceration
Barbara Lopez, Director
Register for one or more sessions today!
