Greetings all,
This announcement comes from my colleague Arnie Alpert (program
coordinators, AFSC New Hampshire). Feel free to forward it to friends and
colleagues.
Peace, Jo
>Job Announcement: AFSC New Hampshire Youth Organizer
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>The New Hampshire Program of the American Friends Service Committee seeks
>a Youth Organizer for the year that begins September, 2006, to work with
>high school and college age youth interested in activism for social
>justice and peace. The position is a full-time, paid fellowship. AFSC-NH
>s focus is multi-issue and includes advocating for peace, fair trade,
>labor rights, affordable housing, support for the homeless, death penalty
>abolition, and immigrant rights. During the 2006-2007 period, AFSC-NH
>will continue to emphasize immigrants rights and anti-war organizing,
>especially education about military service. We will also seek to engage
>youth in issue advocacy in relationship to the New Hampshire Presidential
>Primary campaign.
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>To apply:
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>Send letter and résumé by May 22, 2006 to Arnie Alpert
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>e-mail: aalpert at afsc.org (subject line fellowship )
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>fax: (603) 228-6492
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>mail: Search Committee, AFSC-NH, 4 Park St., Suite 209, Concord NH 03301
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>Background:
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>The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization that
>includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice,
>peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the belief in the
>worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence
>and injustice. Since 1975, the AFSC s New Hampshire Program has offered
>skills training and support to grassroots activists working for justice
>and peace. In addition to the Youth Organizer, there are two full-time,
>permanent staff working at the AFSC office in Concord. For additional
>information, go to: <http://www.afsc.org/nh>www.afsc.org/nh and
><http://www.afsc.org/nhyouth>http://www.afsc.org/nhyouth.
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>Youth Organizer Responsibilities:
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>· Identify activists and potential activists at high schools,
>colleges, Friends Meetings and other religious groups, and in local
>communities. Provide them with support, information, and assistance;
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>· Work with youth to organize events, such as conferences,
>workshops, rallies, and service projects;
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>· Build networks and coalitions among youth with similar social
>change concerns;
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>· Lead workshops on topics such as military recruitment, student
>rights, nonviolence, and oppression awareness;
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>· Make special efforts to involve youth of color and immigrants;
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>· Develop relationships with existing youth groups and other
>organizations that serve youth;
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>· Support the ongoing organizing among immigrant youth;
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>· Work with AFSC-NH staff on ongoing projects;
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>· Attend AFSC staff and committee meetings.
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>Qualifications:
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>· Recently graduated undergraduate or comparable life experience;
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>· Commitment to social justice, peace, and nonviolent approaches to
>social change;
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>· Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppression approaches to organizing;
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>· Experience with community organizing and social change
>activities, especially with youth;
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>· Excellent verbal, written, and computer-based communication skills;
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>· Ability and willingness to speak in public;
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>· Self-motivated and organized;
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>· Willingness to work some weekends and evenings;
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>· Valid driver license and ability to travel within New Hampshire.
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>Affirmative Action:
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>The AFSC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. People of
>color, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gender persons, persons with
>disabilities, and ex-prisoners are encouraged to apply. All applicants
>will be considered on the basis of their qualifications.
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>Term:
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>Nine to twelve months, beginning September, 2006
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>Compensation:
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>The Youth Organizer will receive a stipend of $1250 a month, plus health
>insurance. An additional housing stipend is available.
"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?
The world would split open" ~ Muriel Rukeyser
Jo Comerford
American Friends Service Committee, Western Massachusetts
140 Pine Street, Room 10
Florence, Massachusetts 01062
413.584.8975 (W)
413.584.8987 (F)
413.695.6059 (C)
afsc at crocker.com
www.WesternMassAFSC.org
New Resource:
Ten Reasons Why the US Must Leave Iraq:
http://www.afsc.org/iraq/activism/10-reasons.pdf
http://www.afsc.org/iraq/activism/10-reasons.htm (Text)
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