GRUS Job Opportunities

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

Jobs Fair and More – April 1. Congressman Scott’s annual jobs fair will be held on Friday, April 1, from 10am – 3pm, at the Georgia International Convention Center, located at 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, 30337. In addition to the jobs fair, other services will be available including: benefits and health resources for veterans, HomeSafe Georgia mortgage assistance, step-by-step guidance on applying for federal jobs through www.USAJobs.gov  and a Small Business Forum, led by the SBA and providing information for entrepreneurs on start-up basics, access to capital, federal and state procurement contracts, and film industry opportunities. For a full list of employers that will attend and services available, at http://davidscott.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397652

Job Fair – Certified Teachers, DeKalb County – Saturday, April 16, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. To be held at Peachtree Middle School, 4664 North Peachtree Rd. Atlanta, 30338. Pre-Register for the Event at https://pats.dekalb.k12.ga.us/pats/recruitm.nsf/candcard?openform&id=JSEE-A6JTSK What to Bring: Resumes, Certificate, Official Transcripts, GACE Scores or Content Assessment Scores

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

Also: There is an excellent page on Cong. Hank Johnson’s website that has links to job openings, career planning, job fairs, recruiters, job search engines, etc. Check it out at http://hankjohnson.house.gov/resources/hanks-jobs-page

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 There are multiple listings for management and staff positions in retail, medical, office and other categories.

The Sapelo Foundation is a private, family foundation engaged in grant-making in and for the State of Georgia, and is seeking an Executive Director to begin this position at the end of the calendar year 2016 upon the retirement of Phyllis J. Bowen, its current Executive Director, who has served in that role since 1997. Job announcement, full description and how to apply is at   http://www.imsearch.com/searches/details/content/S5-657  We encourage you to share this announcement and help the Sapelo Foundation find their next executive director. (Join GRUS and other appreciative nonprofits who have benefited by the expertise and friendship of Phyllis Bowen, in wishing her all the best. If anyone has a right to some R & R after a job well done … it is Phyllis.)

Implements policies and programs, manages the staff budget and operations of the conservation and legislative program, fundraising, volunteer development and member services, budgeting and financial management, and media relations. Job responsibilities, required knowledge and skills, and online application at https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SIERRACLUB&cws=4&rid=700

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta (AAAJ-Atlanta) is the first legal advocacy center dedicated to protecting and promoting the civil rights of Asian Americans in Georgia and the Southeast.  Position includes help with payroll, accounting, and office management duties in the Norcross office for approximately 10 hours per week. Required knowledge and experience: Minimum of 2 years in bookkeeping and general accounting, Excellent oral and written communications skills, Proficient in QuickBooks, Proactive, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and integrity, Ability to multi-task and problem solving, Extreme attention to detail. The candidate should have an Associate’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles. Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of the quickbooks accounting software. Salary: $15.00 /hour. If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest, resume, short writing sample and at least two references to Jessica Frankel, Development and Administrative Associate at jfrankel@advancingjustice-atlanta.org  Please write “2015 Fall Internship” as the email subject line.

This position requires a strong commitment to grassroots organizing, intersectional approaches and a willingness to build deep relationships and spend a large amount of time on the ground coaching, cheerleading, and supporting our existing community partners and organizers and scouting and planting seeds for new partnerships. For a full description of the job and preferred qualifications, go to http://www.idealist.org/view/job/xTKbnNK8Pw4/

Recruit, motivate, and engage supporters, interns, and volunteers into grassroots advocacy activities; training, intern, and volunteer programs; special projects, and committees. Full job description, qualifications and how to apply at file:///C:/Users/LP/Downloads/CEC%20Job%20Announcement.pdf

Clarkson Community Center is currently seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide leadership in one of the most diverse communities in the Atlanta Metro area. Located in DeKalb County, the Center, is a dynamic and fast-growing organization committed to cultural development, healthy living and social responsibility. Also a gathering place for art, education, recreation and community building for Clarkston and Greater DeKalb County residents: long-time Georgians, transplanted Americans, established internationals and newly arriving refugees. This thriving organization needs a strategic, cause-driven leader committed to staff and board development, fundraising and strengthening communities. Critical skills include the ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships and leading others through organizational change.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:• Manage Daily operations to achieve our mission. • Strategically focuses and develops programming to meet the center’s mission. • Establish and maintain an effective board relationships• Establish and maintain effective relationships with our partners and allies to optimize our fundraising and revenue development. • Engage staff, members and local and regional leaders in the development of new programs and activities that extend the Clarkston Community Center’s reach and impact. • Communicate the benefits and impact of the Clarkston Community Center’s work so that we are known throughout the donor community as a leading cause-driven organization REQUIRMENTS:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience• Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity and experience and a passion for inclusion and appreciation of diversity. • A proven track record of success leadership. Compensation Package: 45K-55K (+/-) insurance. SEND ALL RESUMES TO: MLTalbott@att.net

Bilingual Health Educator – Feminist Women’s Health Center 

The Feminist Women’s Health Center is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Health Educator to work on a part-time basis in its Cliff Valley Clinic. This position works closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff, serving as an advocate for clients before, during and after their procedures. May also be cross-trained as a Health Advocate and to perform laboratory services. For full job description and application info visit http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=bilingual+health+educator&jk=a3a2c8da46b78a8a&_ga=1.84138905.1277786040.1449071982

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.