GRUS Job Opportunities

Most Recent Job Opportunity listings received. For job descriptions, details and qualifications; follow the contact or application instructions included below.

On-going Job Fairs: State site http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/ListCurrentJobFairs

The local Patch websites have both news and job opportunities included. You can check by zip code for openings at http://patch.com/georgia/decatur/jobs

The ACLU-GA seeks a dynamic, experienced, chief executive to lead and significantly expand a civil liberties agenda throughout the state.  One of the 50 affiliates of the National ACLU, the ACLU-GA is one of the state’s premier public advocacy organizations.  Go to http://www.acluga.org/about-us/careers/ for Executive Director job description, qualifications and how to apply.

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) works to bring about social and policy changes that promote opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to live, learn, work, play and worship in Georgia communities. For an application email Caitlin.Childs@gcdd.ga.gov  To apply: Complete the state application and include a resume, two writing samples, cover letter, names and contact information of three references, and salary requirements to: Executive Director, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, 2 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 26-200, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 or by e-mail to eric.jacobson@gcdd.ga.gov Applications accepted for this position until Monday March 9, 2015.

HealthSTAT is hiring for its Managing Director position.  Part-time with opportunity to be full time. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Info about the organization at www.healthstatgeorgia.org Contact info@healthstatgeorgia.org  for application info and any questions about the position.

Rise Up Georgia is looking ASAP for an enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated worker organizer committed to the fight for social and economic justice, and to raising work place standards for retail workers in Atlanta, Georgia. Past organizing or retail experience is strongly preferred but not necessary. Strong preference for women, people of color and LGBTQ, and members of those communities are strongly encouraged to apply.  To apply email cover letter, and resume with subject heading “Lead Worker Organizer” to Nelini Stamp, Co-Director of Rise Up nelini@riseupga.org

Organizing duties.  Quick start for this position. Go NOW to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EnDOk09Hs1q8Y_pz_UHSJQ4UFgzi8SnNsA8RXyASaWg/viewform for online application.

Open Door, serving the homeless and people in prison in the Catholic Worker tradition, has an immediate opening for a part-time assistant (20 hours per week) for founding partner Eduard Loring. They are looking for an energetic person of faith with outstanding office skills and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and radical hospitality for the poor. Contact Mary Catherine Johnson, mcjohnson78@yahoo.com  for more information and a complete job description. No calls please.  More about Open Door at www.opendoorcommunity.org

AAAJ-Atlanta is looking for a dynamic, talented non-profit leader to join the organization. S/he will have deep connections to the Asian American and/or civil rights community and will be committed to strengthening the organization next phase of growth. The Deputy Director will be responsible for the management of all infrastructure aspects of the organization including operations, development, human resources, and administration. Learn more about the job responsibilities and requirements at http://www.opportunityknocks.org/jobs/446104-58443/Deputy-Director-Advancing-Justice-Atlanta-AAAJ-Atlanta-formerly-AALAC-Atlanta-GA-USA?keywords=asian To apply please contact Helen Ho at hho@advancingjustice-atlanta.org

The “Fight for 15” campaign is a national coordinated campaign that demands a $15 living wage and the right to form a union without retaliation. Looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated worker organizers to join the team. Past organizing experience is strongly preferred but not necessary. Strong preference for women and people of color to apply. Field organizers will be tasked with supporting the field organizing team—empowering low wage workers to organize their coworkers to demand living wages and dignity on the job. Under the direction of the Field Director you will reach out to low wage workers across the city you are based within and help offer workers organizing tools and tactics for them to build the low wage worker movement. As part of our commitment to economic justice there is not an educational requirement. Relevant organizing experience is a plus. Fluency in spoken Spanish also a major plus. Politically savvy, with at least a basic knowledge of the unions, organizing, labor history, and national politics. Offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Full time position is subject to trial period of 90 days. To apply: E-mail cover letter, and resume with the subject heading “Field Organizer” to info@raiseupfor15.org  Please be as specific as possible in cover letter with experience and skills that you have. No mail applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position will remain open until filled.

AAAJ-Atlanta is seeking an energetic self-starter to join a fast-paced team. Will report directly to the Executive Director and provide both online and offline support for programs, particularly around the education campaign on President Obama’s recent Executive Order and implementation of DACA/ DAPA. Candidates must have strong skills in communications, new media, relationship building, advocacy, and mobilizing the public while being a self-starter, inquisitive, detailed-oriented, up-to-date on best practices in communications, and able to effectively work independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidates will also have direct experience in community outreach, organizing, coalition building and/or offline public engagement. Interested candidates should submit via email (Microsoft Word compatible attachments) a cover letter, resume summarizing your interest, qualifications and experience, salary history, a writing sample (no more than 10 pages), and three professional references to hho@advancingjustice-atlanta.org  no later than January 15, 2015. Target start date is February 1, 2015. Indicate “Communications and Outreach Associate” in the subject line of your email. Please no phone calls.

Several Positions – Planned Parenthood Southeast

Call Center, Health Center, Clinical, Medical. Both Associate and Management level positions available in Georgia and the region. Find out details at https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/joblist.html

APN is seeking experienced news writers with an interest in politics, public policy, elections, activism, and government, to write articles and blog posts for Atlanta Progressive News on a freelance basis. Pays $125 dollars per news article and $40 dollars per blog post. To apply: Please email Matthew Charles Cardinale, News Editor and Publisher, at matthew@atlantaprogressivenews.com with your resume and writing samples.  APN is looking for writers who can start immediately.

If you are in Cobb County, or can work there, check out www.cobbworks.org There are dozens of varied jobs from entry level on up, white collar and blue collar. Full job descriptions and requirements are listed and application information.

Multiple Positions – Georgia State University: Georgia State has a number of job opportunities, in several categories full and part-time. Go to https://jobs.gsu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1326752199805 and follow the guide to jobs and application.