<html><div style='background-color:'><P>Please circulate! Raul's built a strong foundation these last 2 yrs. There are schools across the region, particularly in Hampden County, that now welcome him in and he's been able to build relationships with students, staff, administrator, --and sometimes recruiters he's set up next to. It'd be great to have another strong bilingual young man of color doing this work, since that's who is being targeted by the recruiters. Just for the record --I'm not involved in the hiring process for this position. Thanks for passing it on. ~Beth<BR><BR></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Friends, our first attempt to find someone to replace Raul Matta (who is, really, irreplaceable!) failed, so we are starting again. We've posted the position at local colleges, but want you to think about folks you know who could connect with young people, especially in those schools where military recruiters are overly active. Thanks for your help. Doug</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Job Announcement:<SPAN> </SPAN>Western MA Counter Recruitment Organizer</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The Western Massachusetts Program of the American Friends Service Committee seeks a Counter Recruitment Organizer for the year that begins mid-September, 2007 and continues through September 30, 2008 to support and further AFSC’s work with military recruitment education, conducting outreach to youth in the area’s high schools.<SPAN> </SPAN>This work will be supported and supervised by the<SPAN> </SPAN>WM AFSC Program Coordinator, in coordination with the Military Recruitment Education Network (MREN). <SPAN> </SPAN>The position is a 15 hour per week paid fellowship.<SPAN> </SPAN>WM AFSC’s focus is providing a balanced education about military service and other options, like college or apprenticeships, so that young people can make an informed decision about their future. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">To apply:</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Send a resume and cover letter describing your previous organizing experience and interest in the position by September 7, 2007 to Doug Renick <SPAN> </SPAN><I>e-mail:</I> <SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><A href="mailto:afsc@crocker.com"><SPAN style="COLOR: windowtext">afsc@crocker.com</SPAN></A><U><FONT color=#0000ff> <SPAN> </SPAN></FONT></U></SPAN>(subject line “youth fellowship”) <I>fax:</I> (413) 584-8987<SPAN> </SPAN><I>mail: </I>Youth Fellowship Search Committee, WMA AFSC, 140 Pine Street, Room 10, Florence, MA<SPAN> </SPAN>01060.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN> </SPAN>Background:</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 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.<SPAN> </SPAN>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.<SPAN> </SPAN>In addition to the Counter Recruitment Organizer, there is one full-time staff person working at the AFSC office in Florence, MA.<SPAN> </SPAN>Frequently there are work study students and interns, as well.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Organizer Responsibilities:</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Talk to school administrators and maintain contact with them to develop plans for bringing materials and personnel into the school. </SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Regularly table in schools to share and distribute counter recruitment information.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Lead workshops on military recruitment and alternatives to the military.<SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Assist students in the area high schools to gain access to the resources they need to make an informed decision regarding enlistment in the military.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN>·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Be a resource for interested student activists, as well as adult activists, in developing events or campaigns related to military recruitment education.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Qualifications:</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Twelve to thirteen months, beginning September, 2007.</SPAN></P>
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