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
Jobs:
Coordinator, Part-time – Solutions Not Punishment Campaign
Solutions Not Punishment Campaign & Coalition is looking for a fabulous temporary, part-time change-maker to work with the team to coordinate the development of Coalition membership structure and the creation of the Trans Leadership Connection (TLC) leadership development/internship program. The position is a temporary (6 month), half time position with the possibility of becoming permanent and increasing hours in the future. More information can be found at: http://organizersforamerica.org/page.php?id=89
Executive Director – American Civil Liberties Union – Georgia (ACLU_GA)
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.
Community Organizing Coordinator – Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
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.
Managing Director – Health Students Taking Action Together (HSTAT)
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.
Lead Worker Organizer – Rise Up Georgia
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
Student Fellowship (with stipend) – Rise Up / Fight for $15
Organizing duties. Quick start for this position. Go NOW to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EnDOk09Hs1q8Y_pz_UHSJQ4UFgzi8SnNsA8RXyASaWg/viewform for online application.
Part-Time Assistant – Open Door Community in Atlanta
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
Deputy Director – Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta (formerly Asian American Legal Advocacy Center or AALAC)
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
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
Freelance Reporter – Atlanta Progressive News
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.