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<font face="arial">Greetings all,<br>
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This announcement comes from my colleague Arnie Alpert (program
coordinators, AFSC New Hampshire). Feel free to forward it to
friends and colleagues.<br>
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Peace, Jo<br>
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<blockquote type=cite cite><b>Job Announcement: AFSC New Hampshire
Youth Organizer<br>
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<font face="arial">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. <br>
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<font face="arial"><b>To apply:<br>
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<font face="arial">Send letter and résumé by May 22, 2006 to Arnie
Alpert<br>
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<font face="arial"><i>e-mail:</i>
</font><font face="arial" color="#0000FF"><u>aalpert@afsc.org</u></font><font face="arial"> (subject line fellowship )<br>
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<font face="arial"><i>fax:</i> (603) 228-6492<br>
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<font face="arial"><i>mail: </i>Search Committee, AFSC-NH, 4 Park St., Suite 209, Concord NH 03301<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Background:<br>
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<font face="arial">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: <a href="http://www.afsc.org/nh">www.afsc.org/nh</a> and <a href="http://www.afsc.org/nhyouth">http://www.afsc.org/nhyouth</a>.<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Youth Organizer Responsibilities:<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">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;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Work with youth to organize events, such as conferences, workshops, rallies, and service projects;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Build networks and coalitions among youth with similar social change concerns;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Lead workshops on topics such as military recruitment, student rights, nonviolence, and oppression awareness;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Make special efforts to involve youth of color and immigrants;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Develop relationships with existing youth groups and other organizations that serve youth;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Support the ongoing organizing among immigrant youth;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Work with AFSC-NH staff on ongoing projects;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Attend AFSC staff and committee meetings.<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Qualifications:<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Recently graduated undergraduate or comparable life experience;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Commitment to social justice, peace, and nonviolent approaches to social change;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Commitment to anti-racist/anti-oppression approaches to organizing;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Experience with community organizing and social change activities, especially with youth;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Excellent verbal, written, and computer-based communication skills;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Ability and willingness to speak in public;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Self-motivated and organized;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Willingness to work some weekends and evenings;<br>
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<font face="symbol">ˇ</font><font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=1> </font><font face="arial">Valid driver license and ability to travel within New Hampshire.<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Affirmative Action:<br>
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<font face="arial">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.<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Term: <br>
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<font face="arial">Nine to twelve months, beginning September, 2006<br>
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<font face="arial"><b>Compensation:<br>
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<font face="arial">The Youth Organizer will receive a stipend of $1250 a month, plus health insurance. An additional housing stipend is available. </font></blockquote><br>
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</font><font face="Arial Narrow, Helvetica">"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life?<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>The world would split open" ~ Muriel Rukeyser<br>
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</font><font face="Garamond"><b>Jo Comerford<br>
</b>American Friends Service Committee, Western Massachusetts<br>
140 Pine Street, Room 10<br>
Florence, Massachusetts 01062<br>
413.584.8975 (W)<br>
413.584.8987 (F)<br>
413.695.6059 (C)<br>
afsc@crocker.com<br>
<a href="http://www.westernmassafsc.org/" eudora="autourl">www.WesternMassAFSC.org</a><br>
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