GRUS Job Opportunities

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

Upcoming Job Fair: Career Fest/Job Fair at Norcross First UMC, Thursday, July 14, 10 am.-2 pm, Family Life Center. The Georgia Department of Labor (Veterans Service Unit) invites in collaboration with Norcross First UMC and The GDL- Gwinnett Career Center. Event is free and open to the public. If interested in attending this event, go to www.employgeorgia.com   to create an account and a resume. If you already have a resume, you can upload it once an account is created. Having an account and resume expedites the process. Veterans will be able to enter 30 minutes early. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared to interview. For more detail and location, see Dept. of Labor info at http://www.dol.state.ga.us/Access/Service/ListJobFairEmployers?eventIdentifier=2016-05-31-07.36.41.562384

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.

Be a part of rebuilding the Georgia ACLU. The ACLU of Georgia is positioned for growth and is seeking an entrepreneurial leader to grow staff, reach and impact building on the history of successes in the court room as well as work to advance the cause of civil liberties in the state of Georgia, with emphasis on racial justice, the rights of free speech, free press, free assembly, freedom of religion and due process of law. The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer of the ACLU-GA, with primary responsibility for managing the organization’s day-to-day activities and operations, leading the organization’s fund development efforts, directing the work of a professional staff, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the ACLU-GA. More info, application info at https://www.aclu.org/careers/executive-director-aclu-georgia-0

GALEO is looking for a Full-time Program Coordinator to help lead efforts in our community for the #GALatinoVote engagement efforts. This is an entry-level position with great opportunity for growth.  For more details about this position and the requirements, please follow this link:  http://2014old.galeo.org/galeojobs2016/ Additionally, GALEO is also looking for several part-time positions that would be ideal for college students on summer break. The positions are for Bilingual Canvassers that will help us register to vote our community members who are eligible. For more information about these opportunities, please follow this link:

This position would be in charge of increasing engagement on FB, Twitter and Instagram accounts as well as connecting the RaiseUp campaign to the community through outreach. The person chosen for this role would have to create original local content to achieve this and also be sure to represent RaiseUp/SWOC in a professional manner to the community at all times. You must have commitment and passion for social, racial and gender justice; must be proactive and have a fluid understanding of issues facing low income and minority communities. You should also have comfort with the implementation of a range of organizing strategies and tactics; Willingness to work on local issue campaigns along with contributing to possible statewide and national campaigns. You should be self-motivated, have proven ability to work independently and also have the ability to be a team player and work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. You should have the willingness to travel and superb communication skills. Requirements, responsibilities and how to apply at http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/npo/5614455500.html

Manages the day-to-day programmatic coordination and administration of the Bleeding Disorders Program in eight southeastern states. The Regional Coordinator oversees the processing of contracts for two federal grants, and is available and accessible to Hemophilia Treatment Center grantees either by phone or travel, to learn of regional needs and problems, and to provide technical assistance, consultation, and direction. To apply send the following cover letter, resume, salary history and requirements to personnel@hog.org

Manages development, review and implementation of policies, guidelines and systems to keep the Center in compliance with all applicable regulations. Act as staff liaison, alongside the Executive Director and Director of Clinic Services to outside entities or agencies. For full job description, qualifications and how to apply, go to http://www.feministcenter.org/assets/pdfs/Director_of_Clinic_Ops_Job_Announcement.pdf

Executive Director – Sapelo Foundation

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.)

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

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.