Thursday afternoon found me kneeling in front of my 2-year-old’s bedroom door, crying. She was on the other side, also crying. Nap was not happening…again.
And not only was I failing abysmally to convince an eminently unreasonable child to nap, I was missing a work call (actually for this article)...
Open Communities Alliance (OCA) is a Connecticut-based civil rights non-profit working to confront the state’s deep levels of residential segregation, which deprive low income families of color of access to opportunity and deepen the sharp income and race divisions in our society. Open Communities Alliance seeks to expand its enforcement staff and activities to combat exclusionary zoning and ensure housing choice for all families in Connecticut.
Position Overview
OCA seeks an individual deeply committed to social justice capable of working as part of a team to apply the principles of the Fair Housing Act to zoning and discrimination in Connecticut. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for monitoring affordable and multifamily housing zoning proposals across the state, including attending hearings, analyzing fair housing implications of denials, engaging in advocacy to relevant officials, and, where appropriate, pursuing enforcement activities including filing administrative complaints and/or developing and initiating litigation. The Staff Attorney will also conduct research and advocacy on the fair housing implications of municipal zoning regulations in regard to multi-family and affordable housing development, assist with the development of OCA’s new fair housing testing program, and participate in fair housing trainings as part of OCA’s outreach efforts. This is a full-time permanent position that includes a competitive benefits package. Salary, title, and responsibilities commensurate with experience. Salary range starts at $76,000.
Responsibilities
The Staff Attorney will be responsible for:
Who we are looking for:
Position to begin ideally in July 2020. Small moving stipend available for moves from out of state. Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@ctoca.org and include “OCA Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Position is open until filled, with the goal of completing the hiring process by the end of July.
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information on this position: https://www.ctoca.org/employment_opportunities
Open Communities Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other basis protected from discrimination under applicable law. Open Communities Alliance is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Congratulations to Laura Barberia winner of both the Funniest Video and Audience Choice Award in the #WPAATV coVIDEO 3-Minute Movie (Or Less) make a movie challenge. She will be spending $75 in prize money at The Eatery, She was referred to the contest by Lee Cruz.
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Hello,
In an effort to ensure that Connecticut’s COVID-19 response and recovery efforts center health equity, Health Equity Solutions is collecting information from residents in CT through an online survey and one-on-one conversations. The survey asks respondents to identify concerns and proposed solutions to those concerns. These results are shared with policymakers, other decision-makers, philanthropy, and Health Equity Solutions’ partners on a regular basis. The survey is offered in 3 languages, can be taken multiple times, and can be found here:
Survey English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QN6BN3G
Survey Haitian-Creole: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HES_Haitian-Creole
Survey Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HES_Spanish
If appropriate to your network, please share the survey.
We continue to collect input on unmet needs and proposed solutions. Summary results are now available on our website and will be updated regularly, which can be found here http://hesct.org/covid-19/covid-19-health-equity-community-assessment-summary/.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Samantha Lew
Policy Analyst & Advocacy Specialist for Health Equity Solutions
Who We Are Looking For?
Are you someone who wants to use your accounting experience to improve lives in your community? Do you enjoy interacting with colleagues from all departments and being an integral part of making an organization work? Do you find joy in working with numbers, and find satisfaction in accuracy? This might be the position for you!
Position
The Accounting Specialist is a key position within our Finance Team and is responsible for payables, receivables, data entry, and other accounting functions. The successful candidate is detailed oriented and thrives when multi-tasking in a fast-paced office environment. This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) reporting to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
Performs daily A/P and A/R functions.
Enters data into our accounting databases.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Some accounting education, associates preferred
3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, A/P preferred
Capable of quickly learning our systems
A team player who collaborates across the organization.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH.
Application Procedure
Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to employment@uwgnh.org with the following subject line: Application for Accounting Specialist.
Position open until filled.
