Sales Support Administrator - Geneva

Country SWITZERLAND City Geneva Department Sales Closing date 12 December 2013

Job Purpose You will be responsible to provide comprehensive sales & marketing administrative support to the Sales Force. You will ensure timely and appropriate communication with all stakeholders and speed to market in all deliverable actions that facilitate revenue generation in a cost efficient manner. Responsibilities Production & distribution of sales communications to the travel industry (e.g. fare sheets, special offers, product briefings etc.) Co-ordinate & file for approval all pricing deals, including corporate deals, & ensure the fare sheets/contracts are prepared & dispatched on time. Collate & compile all weekly & monthly reports. Input & constantly update & maintain records of all BSP requests, & provide timely feedback to the Sales staff Support new sales team members through the induction process, including IT support & training. Handle assigned internal sales accounts; handle trade telephone, fax & email enquiries; assist with organisation of sales events including briefings, training, awards & launches. Requirements You should have at least completed Diploma level of education, 3 year previous airline experience in sales or reservations, with expertise in administration preferred.   You are required to have the following: High computer literacy, sales skills and training courses in Reservations (Amadeus). Knowledge of Airline pricing is an advantage. The Individual Individual must have right to live and work in Geneva Canton.

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Finance Manager - Geneva

Country SWITZERLAND City Geneva Department Financial Reporting Closing date 13 December 2013

Job Purpose The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all financial reporting responsibilities of the station, robust controls and adherence to Corporate Policy. He/She will be responsible in outlining systems and procedures as per requirements of Head Office as well as local sales offices to ensure revenue collections and control capital and operating expenses to be within the approved budget limits for the Country. Credit collections on timely basis to boost cash flow. Participate in the budget preparations for all areas of the business (Finance, Commercial & Operations) to ensure that budget proposals are on a realistic basis. Maintain discipline among the staff and foster human relationship to motivate them for better performance. Manage the Station’s Finance Cell to meet the target dates for MIS by proper division of work and optimum utilization of all the factors of production, especially manpower. Ensuring all policies are adhered to and financial transactions are timely accounted in line with internal accounting procedures and Etihad financial policies. Co-ordinate and administer internally and externally and attend to audit and checks. Responsibilities Managing & reviewing process Finance cell at the station to meet HO targets on monthly closing, Submit KCL / revenue reports and fixed asset confirmation Oracle financials and QBIT. Monthly Test checks Bills / sales reports. Prepare/Review Annual Budgets. Adherence Local laws and regulations relating to Taxes, VAT, Payroll and other applicable matters. Agreements Finalization of local agreements Such as handling, catering, Crew accommodation, credit card. Reviewing of fare sheets released By Pricing Department. Maintaining Proper books of account. Review as per agreed monthly deadlines: Debtor aging.  Creditor aging Cash flow Cost centre report Requirements Minimum of a University degree in finance, accounting or business management. (Candidates with professional qualifications like ACCA, CA, CMA, CIMA, CPA, will be preferable. 10 to 12 Years experience in Airline accounting with strong exposure to financial accounting. Should have the experience to lead and manage a team of accountants preferably having worked in a similar position at an Outstation. Additional qualification in Taxation or Law is an additional advantage. Strong interpersonal skills with an attention to detail In addition to above; you are required to have the following: User level training in Oracle Financials or any ERP for AP/AR/GL modules. Fund Management, Credit Management, Revenue Management, Staff Management. Airlines Tariff, IATA rules and regulations, working of various Revenue Accounting Systems, Any ERP, Preferably in Oracle Financials. MS Word/Excel. Finalization of accounts. Basic Knowledge on Pax and Cargo accounting Strong Knowledge of Aviation specific expenditure profile. Knowledge on contracts. Thorough knowledge of local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to finance such as VAT, Income tax, GST, Employer and Employee contributions etc. The Individual Individual must have right to live and work in Geneva Canton Additional Website Text

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Sales Representative - Cargo (Shanghai)

Country CHINA City Shanghai Department Cargo Sales Closing date 19 December 2013

Job Purpose Successful candidate will be responsible for new business acquisition, develop plans for existing business, achieving profitable sales revenue to an agreed target for a sales territory and/or portfolio of clients. Maintain current business and promote the Etihad brand, products and services through the distribution channels available. Negotiate & account-manage commercial agreements with top national accounts. Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with agreed local and Head office Guidelines. Strengthen the working relationship with our service providers as well as operations staff of our customers. Responsibilities Negotiation of new business acquisitions around contractual agreement within the defined portfolio Develop individual account management plans for the top 20% of the accounts to ensure revenue growth and market share growth. Develop and implement strategy to increase penetration to the top account by direct and indirect channels in conjunction with the Cargo manager. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships including interline partners, government agencies, key customers, sales agents, shippers, forwarders etc at all levels. Ensure Etihad Cargo visibility in the assigned area to all customer decision makers Effective use of CRISTAL system for reservations and responding to all customer queries. Collect, collate, provide feedback to head quarter and pro-actively take action on market intelligence. Pro-active customer contact to ensure Etihad commitment is met. 100% shipment s to be follow up till destination to meet customer expectation Use primary tools of KPI and SLA to ensure compliance with EYC standards and service levels Full Compliance of Etihad Cargo Operations Manual, focus on correct load plans. Ensure all corporate standards of safety and security of our flights met. Ensure GHA implements all relevant governmental, international and cargo specific regulations when applicable Requirements Educated to degree level or equivalent with minimum experience of 5 years in a major airline or similar organization. Post holder must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of cargo sales and operations gained over a period of not less than 5 years in a senior sales role, with a proven track of success in business development, achieving sales targets and management of service providers and demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both customer and supplier environment at all levels. Sound knowledge of the air cargo and industry business drivers Training on negotiation and sales techniques. Training on account development planning Presentation skills Fluent in both oral and written English, with strong presentation skills. Self-starter with strong planning and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good analytical skills to make positive use of broad range of data information and able to work under pressure and to short lead times Sound knowledge of air cargo operations procedures and processes Excellent numerical analysis abilities and knowledge of reporting systems The Individual Individual must have right to live and work in Shanghai Operating Environment You will be operating within a pressurized environment, working remotely and independently with limited supervision. Working hours can be long and you may be asked to participate in evening customer oriented events and travel as required for training or familiarization visits.

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Middle School English Teacher

Incredible International Opportunity for Aspiring and Current Educators

The Jay Pritzker Academy, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is seeking out exceptional teachers who will equip our students to attend top-tier colleges and universities in the United States. Our teachers instruct talented and motivated students to maximize their potential and their ability to build a better future for themselves, their families and their country.

We are in need of a hardworking Middle School Engligh Teacher possessing coursework in education and/or equivalent training. Candidates should be committed to hard work, taking and implementing feedback to improve their instruction, positive, flexible and willing to live in Cambodia. Experience and/or training with English Language Learners, and an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to scholarship in their academic career and have 3 years teaching experience. Qualified candidates with previous experience in a related field will be considered.

Compensation is highly competitive, and our faculty enjoys a wide range of professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Please send cover letter and resume to Eileen Fitzgerald at fitzgeralde@psmnow.com

For more information, please visit our website www.jpa.org.kh

How to apply

Please send cover letter and resume to Eileen Fitzgerald at fitzgeralde@psmnow.com

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Part-Time Multimedia Teacher

Summary

Vision Education & Media (VEM) is a growing company that provides fun and creative after-school programs to PK-12^thgrade youth. Most of our clubs teach students build and program LEGO® robots, solder DIY electronic projects, create and code video games, shoot stop motion animations, and design web pages.

We have an exciting opportunity to provide a steel drum class for one of our programs & we would like you to join the team!

VEM is currently seeking a part-time instructor to teach steel drums twice a week at a high school in the South Bronx. The instructor will be responsible for creating the curriculum for the class under the supervision of our Managers.

Our instructors are compensated at competitive rates, and those who demonstrate excellent classroom performance will be considered for additional teaching opportunities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach from 2 days a week from 3-5pm on Mondays and Thursdays from now through mid-June
• Create curriculum for the class to be submitted to Managers for approval
• Maintain regular communication with Manager
• Complete written reports detailing classroom activity within 24 hours of class

Requirements

• BA or BS degree with a background in education or music
• Strong knowledge or and experience playing steel drums
• Approximately two years of teaching experience either in a traditional school environment or within non-traditional teaching environments such as tutoring or camp counseling
• Proven mastery of classroom management techniques
• Ability to commit to teaching 2 days a week (Mon and Thurs) from now through mid-June
• Ability to be on time and prepared for class
• Ability to independently get to and from the program location in the South Bronx
• Availability to attend staff trainings and workshops as required
• Energy and enthusiasm about working with youth

Graduate students are encouraged to apply. Vision Education & Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply

Qualified candidates should email a resume and cover letter to careers@vemny.org with Music Teacher in the subject of the email. Indicate the days you are available in the cover letter.

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Marketing and Communications Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) is the community foundation serving the Bay Area since 1948, granting more than $800 million over the past ten years. Through the generosity and vision of our family of donors, TSFF awarded grants totaling more than $86 million in fiscal year 2013. TSFF brings together donors and builds on community assets through grant making, leveraging, public policy, advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development in the areas of community health, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and education. www.sff.org

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Marketing and Strategic Communications

POSITION SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing and Communications Specialist is integral to TSFF's Marketing and Strategic Communications plan. The Marketing and Communications Specialist is responsible for managing key TSFF events as well as ensuring alignment of all TSFF events with overall strategic goals. S/he is also responsible for managing online communications and planning and developing social media content in collaboration with other Marketing and Communications staff.

1. 1. Managing Key TSFF events (35% of time)

• Manages the Community Leadership Awards program, and

other key TSFF events, including the nomination process,

event planning and execution, publicity, photography, videography and outreach.

• Oversees all vendor relationships, including contracts, budgets,

deliverables, schedules, etc.

• Serves as main internal point of contact for process and event.

1. 2. Aligning all TSFF events with strategic goals (25%)

• Develops and manages plans for smaller TSFF events with a

variety of audiences, e.g. donors, advisors, Trustees, grantees,

etc., in collaboration with department staff.

• Manages and supports event execution teams.
  • Tracks event budgets and oversees work of outside vendors for photography, videography etc.
  • Provides support in developing and executing internal communications projects, presentations and meetings.

1. 3. Managing Online Communications (25% of time)

• Manages[[http:sff.org|sff.org]] with the Senior Public Affairs and Communications Officer, including management of content management system, daily updates and strategic content development.
• In collaboration with Marketing and Communications staff, collects and reviews analytics to measure impact of departments' work and opportunities to revise and improve communication efforts. Also researches what the non-profit field is doing in online giving and grant proposals, etc.
• Collaborates with IT and other Marketing and Communications staff to work with programmers and facilitate changes on all web portals, including[[http:sff.org|sff.org]].

1. 4. Plans and Develops Social Media Content with Marketing and Communications Staff (15% of time)

• Manages social media sites, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and LinkedIn, and develops video and photo content that supports social media communications efforts.
• In collaboration with the Public Affairs and Communications Specialist, develops and executes a content calendar for external communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of five years of experience in marketing and communications roles, including management of events and strategic communication projects. Bachelor's degree in related field. Community knowledge and passion a plus.

TECHNICAL ABILITY AND SKILLS

Interpersonal and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a poised, confident and professional style. Ability to work under pressure, adapt easily to changing situations and priorities and to meet multiple deadlines and goals.

Technical and Analytical: Event planning and production experience. Writer with excellent grammatical and proofreading skills. Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft applications. Skilled in WordPress (and/or other content management systems) and social media channels. Background in marketing and communications to donor audiences preferred.

Administration and Operations: Self-starter with a commitment to outstanding customer service. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through and an ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a very competitive benefits package.

How to apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 19, 2013

TO APPLY: Send Resume with cover letter to resumes@sff.org or Mail to: Human Resources, The San Francisco Foundation, One Embarcadero Center, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94111

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Marketing Analyst

Job Purpose

The Marketing Analyst is responsible for providing ongoing reporting and analysis to support the Quad Learning marketing and admissions teams' success in achieving qualified lead, application and enrollment goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing data throughout the lead-to-enrollment stages for the marketing and admissions funnel, in order to provide optimization recommendations for each stage of the process
• Selecting, purchasing and acquiring qualified lead data on a timely basis from multiple targeted list vendors, and processing those lists into Salesforce to prepare segments for marketing campaigns
• Building and delivering dashboards and reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to support marketing, admissions and other business units as required
• Establishing automated, interactive dashboards and reports where possible through a combination of systems including but not limited to Tableau, Salesforce, Marketo, and the proprietary online learning platform, Quad
• Manually processing lead batches on a daily basis to upload to Salesforce CRM, including normalizing fields and de-duping records, to ensure data integrity
• Identifying key drivers that indicate individuals and audience segments with a higher propensity to enroll (including contact details, academic profile, and user engagement indicators), so that marketing and admissions can build strategic campaigns specific to these audiences
• Utilizing tools such as mapping and overlaying / appending data to qualified records in order to build deeper understanding of audience segments and targeting
• Analyzing results from key marketing communications channels, such as email, in-person outreach, direct mail, and phone campaigns, in order to establish benchmarks and to build recommendations for optimization
• Conducting market research to understand the demographics within the geographic regions surrounding each of the honors program locations, including population analysis by zip code

Skills & Experience

• Experience in Salesforce and Tableau a plus

• Exceptional strategy, analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Ability both to work independently and as a collaborator on a team

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree required. 3+ years of business experience, preferably in strategy, marketing, channel management or related fields.

Language Skills: This position requires the ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex instructions, correspondence, legal documents, financial reports and/or technical documents. This position also requires the ability to respond effectively to clients, employees and management and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications. This position requires a high level of skill in both oral and written communication and the ability to effectively present ideas and information.

Technical Skills: Advanced computer skills including expertise in Excel, Access, and SQL.

Ability to join/vlookup, dedupe, use boolean logic, manage data across multiple tables and sources, do financial and optimization analyses

Mathematical Skills: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and interpret complex numbers, financial data and reports. This position requires the ability to apply such concepts to create reports and financial records and present them effectively.

Travel: 5%

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her manager(s). This description is subject to review and modification at any time without notification.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@americanhonors.com. Please use "Marketing Analyst" as the subject line.

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Policy & Faith Organizer

FPWA is a membership organization with a network of human service organizations and churches that operate over 1,200 programs throughout the New York City metro area. Together we serve over 1.5 million low-income New Yorkers of all ages, ethnicities and denominations each year.

POSITION SCOPE:

The Policy & Faith Organizer will conduct organizing/mobilizing activities connected to our policy portfolios; help strengthen and maintain partnerships with congregations, clergy leaders and community groups; be an advocacy campaign builder/manager; and be a driver of member and faith groups' engagement on policy advocacy.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Help run a minimum of two successful advocacy campaigns annually. This would entail participating in the development and implementation of a comprehensive advocacy plan, particularly focused on the engagement/organizing work.

Effectively organize/engage/mobilize member agencies and faith communities and their clients or constituents to participate in campaigns, task forces and events by conducting effective outreach and organizing work, and developing new and creative engagement ideas.

• Develop a faith-rooted organizing strategy for FPWA and facilitate staff training on this model.
• Recruit and supervise an AmeriCorps Vista, Lutheran Volunteer Corps or Mennonite Volunteer Corps member to work on faith based organizing. Recruit and supervise community organizing intern.

Successfully coordinate the Jeremiah Leadership Council (JLC): outreach, recruitment, facilitation of meetings, planning trainings, working with PAR to develop an annual faith based advocacy campaign that would culminate in Albany Lobby Day or an alternative. Evaluate JLC twice annually.

Targeted Communities Project: strengthen the relationship between social service agencies and faith based institutions through conducting community outreach and maintaining community relations. Plan an annual targeted community clergy and community partners event. Conduct one on one's with targeted community clergy and community leaders.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help recruit new faith based members to FPWA.
• Attend community meetings and NYC faith based advocacy and organizing programs to raise FPWA's profile in the faith based community. Public speaking and presentations representing FPWA in the faith community.

• Assist with development for Faith Based Services (including FPWA Sunday).
• Faith Based Services Communications: work in collaboration with Faith Based Services and Communications on monthly Faith Based Services e-news and website updates.
• Involvement with faith, justice, poverty and/or social service coalitions in New York City.
• Coordinate the scheduling of meetings with policy makers
• Work on related FPWA efforts as assigned.

Qualifications:

B.A. or graduate degree in public policy, community organizing or related field;

Formal training and professional experience in organizing preferred; but not required;

A strong commitment to social justice and an understanding of the needs of low-income communities in New York City;

A firm understanding of city, state and federal government and legislative processes preferred. Government experience desired;

Demonstrated effective advocacy skills;

A high degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment;

Strong team work skills and track record of working collaboratively with colleagues across departments and functions;

Proven ability to comprehend complex assignments, and strong at project management, multi-tasking and flexible mind-set;

Strong writing, analytical and speaking skills;

Some knowledge of our issue areas, and social media;

Bilingual English-Spanish a plus.

COMPENSATION:

$50,000-$55,000 and excellent fringe benefits.

How to apply

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

281 Park Avenue South

New York, New York10010-6102

bhpham@fpwa.org

No phone calls or other inquiries please.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

The position will remain open until filled.

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Pro Mujer – International Controller

The Opportunity

Pro Mujer is undergoing rapid growth and seeking an experienced finance professional with strong competencies in accounting and financial reporting. The International Controller position will be Pro Mujer's number two finance position. Reporting to the CFO, this role is envisioned with a potential growth path to become Director of Finance. The International Controller position will be located in Pro Mujer's New York headquarters.

The Organization

Pro Mujer is an international microfinance organization committed to the empowerment of Latin American women and the alleviation of poverty. Its mission is to provide poor women in Latin America with the means to build livelihoods for themselves and futures for their families through microfinance, business training, and health care support. Founded in 1990, Pro Mujer has grown to a staff of 1,700 serving more than 260,000 women and their children annually through country programs in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Peru. To date, Pro Mujer has disbursed more than $1 billion dollars in small loans and provided business training, preventive health education, and primary healthcare services to more than 1.6 million women and their children.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal International Controller will have deep experience in accounting, be familiar with both GAAP and IFRS, and possess Latin American experience. S/he will be very comfortable preparing financial statements, be able to perform insightful financial or variance analysis, as well as have experience managing expenses and maintaining internal controls. Private sector accounting experience is also particularly desired, because all of Pro Mujer's in-country operations are becoming regulated financial entities (two have already been transformed).

Key Skills/Experience

Candidates should have a minimum of 5-8 years of work experience in finance and accounting positions. A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required; CPA preferred.Written and verbal Spanish fluency is required.

See full position profile here.

How to apply

To Apply

Pro Mujer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. For immediate consideration, please use the reference code ID349and address your cover letter and resume to Jill Curtis. Please email both cover letter and resume to search@waldronhr.com.

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Media Relations/PR Specialist

Northeastern University

Media Relations/PR Specialist

Requisition Number: STFR001254

Division/College: Marketing and Communications

FT/PT: Full Time

Grade: 10

Position Summary:
The Media Relations/PR Specialist is responsible for promoting the university through stories placed in key local and national media. Efforts aimed at increasing the national profile of the university should focus on developing story ideas to increase the exposure of faculty, research, as well as national and global experiential learning programs.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, the Media Relations/PR Specialist's responsibilities include developing and cultivating relationships with members of the press, and leveraging those relationships to place stories. Responsibilities also include writing stories for print and online publications. Must demonstrate an effective, engaging, clear writing style and structure.

In addition, the Media Relations/PR Specialist will work with members of the university community, including deans, department heads, faculty, staff and students across a decentralized university campus and throughout many constituencies to develop stories and pitches with strong news value. Responsibilities also include collaborating with directors and department staff in the Department of External Affairs to achieve communication goals.

The Media Relations/PR Specialist must stay abreast of higher education issues and trends—both at Northeastern and more broadly. Meet regularly with established sources in academic and administrative departments throughout campus; attend pertinent university events and meetings; read newspapers, periodicals, and Web sites with the strategic communications priorities in mind.

Must be available for frequent night and weekend work projects. Flexibility and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment are required.

Experience in dealing with crisis situations is a plus.

Must have:

•Demonstrated understanding of print and digital media including social media channels

•Strong writing skills

•Ability to critically evaluate information and assess news value

•A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

•Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

•Ability to think creatively 

•Ability to prioritize 

•Ability to work and produce superb quality under tight deadline pressure.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree

•2-4 years of professional experience in working with the press and successfully pitching stories

•Experience in higher education is a plus

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link:http://apptrkr.com/410252

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

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PLC Legal Fellow – Immigration Unit

Organization Description:The Public Law Center (PLC), Orange County's pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, PLC provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. Now in its 32nd year of service, PLC works with nearly 1,300 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise.

Qualifications:

• Admission to California Bar
• Demonstrated commitment to working with immigrant communities
• Relevant Law School course work and/or experience in immigration law
• Excellent computer and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus
• Must have own transportation, valid CA Driver's license, and good driving record
• Some to frequent evening and weekend work required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services to low income clients primarily in the area of naturalization. Other legal services could include: DACA, U visas, T visas, VAWA petitions, SIJS petitions, and asylum applications
• Organize and coordinate naturalization legal services for several community legal fairs held throughout Orange County
• Work closely with community partners on providing outreach and training on the naturalization process
• Provide training to pro bono attorneys and volunteers as needed
• Facilitate and expand law student involvement in pro bono
• Represent PLC at legal networking and community outreach events
• Other duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance provided
• State and local Bar dues paid
• Collegial work environment

How to apply

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample (10 pages or less) and References to:jnoche@publiclawcenter.org

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6th GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

DREAM Charter School, a rigorous, K-8 public charter school in East Harlem, is seeking a dynamic and engaging educator to serve as a 6th Grade Special Education Teacher for an immediate vacancy. DREAM Charter School's mission is to prepare students for high-performing high schools, colleges and beyond through a rigorous academic program that develops critical thinkers who demonstrate a love of learning, strong character, and a commitment to wellness and active citizenship.

DREAM is part of the Harlem RBI family. Harlem RBI serves over 1,500 East Harlem youth by providing free, high-quality summer and after-school programs to youth ages 5-22 years in an intensive multi-year commitment that connects youth and families to age-appropriate programs and passionate professional staff over time. Harlem RBI was recently recognized as one of the Best 50 Non-Profits to Work For in the country by The Nonprofit Times.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Planning

- Create and implement a new common core aligned 6th grade curriculum through backwards planning;

- Create assessments that will successfully measure academic progress;

- Assume responsibility for academic progress within classroom;

- Abide by school-wide protocols for documenting all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, etc.;

- Analyze assessment data and daily data including exit ticket and Do Now to best inform instruction;

- Revise curriculum and teaching methods based on measurable data.

Management Responsibilities

- Set and maintain high expectations for 100% of the scholars, 100% of the time (including tracking, vertical hand-raising, and sitting up at all times);

- Work with Social Work team to create individual behavior plans for select students;

- Abide by school-wide practices for behavior management and individual behavior plans;

- Take ownership over the classroom management with the mentality of "How can I improve my implementation of our systems, while always assuming the best in my scholars?"

School Culture Responsibilities

- Work with Middle School team to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;

- Create systems students for exceptional effort and growth, both academically and behaviorally;

- Regularly communicate scholars' progress towards goals with families;

- Attend and be an active participant in all professional development (school-wide or team-based) opportunities;

- Take part in weekly one-on-one feedback meetings with Academic Dean to discuss observation feedback, role-play pedagogical strategies, analyze data and/or refine curriculum map.

Qualifications:

• · Bachelor's degree required;
• · Master's degree or higher preferred;
• · Appropriate New York State certification in Special Education required;
• · At least three years of Special Education teaching experience strongly preferred;
• · A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
• · A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at risk of educational failure;
• · Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

How to apply

Compensation:

DREAM salary is highly competitive with the New York City Department of Education and other charter schools, and is based on experience and qualifications. All DREAM teachers receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement account, life insurance and access to social services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Join our DREAM Team:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@dreamschoolnyc.org. Please put "6^th Grade Special Education Teacher" in the subject line and please let us know how you heard of this opportunity. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Our Promise to DREAM Students

• High expectations for all students

• Individualized attention - two teachers in every classroom
• 12-month school year, including six-week summer program (all teachers have a standard summer break)
• Extended school day
• Focus on physical education, nutrition and health
• Arts, music and dance for all students

Our Promise to DREAM Teachers

• High-quality professional development and support
  • Individualized coaching, weekly trainings and regular feedback
  • Weekly grade team meetings to analyze data, plan instruction, and share best practices
  • Collaborative environment with caring, dedicated and driven colleagues
    • Co-teaching in every classroom
    • Colleagues who are continuously working together to improve their practice
    • Supportive, accessible leadership team
    • Data driven organization
      • Systems, practices and beliefs that drive student achievement

For more information, visit DREAM Charter School on the web at http://www.dreamschoolnyc.org.

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Volunteer Treasurer | London

Our partner is a registered charity based in London. It is a centre of excellence supporting and working hand in hand with its partners in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Uganda, Pakistan, Nepal and India to end acid and burns violence.

Our partner is the only organisation whose sole purpose is to work towards the end of acid violence across the world. It has a committed team of expert volunteers who are working to ensure that effective resources are available to support survivors on their journey and that the human rights and dignity of survivors are upheld.

Please note: the first board meeting is to be held around 5th December, so ideally the candidate will be availble to attend this in London

Overall purpose of the role:

1. To maintain a strategic overview of our partner's financial affairs, ensuring its financial viability, compliance with relevant legislatory frameworks, effective use of resources, and ensuring that proper financial records, controls and procedures are maintained;

2. To be the main link between the Board and the Executive Director on financial matters;

3. To contribute actively to the Board's role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance.

Responsibilities:

General

1. To comply with the general requirements of a trustee

2. To sit on ad hoc panels and sub-committees, and attend other meetings for particular purposes, by invitation of the Board or its Chairman;

Specific to the Treasurer role

3. To serve as a member of the Board, presenting a Treasurer's Report to each Board meeting, highlighting matters requiring Board consideration and decision, and making recommendations as appropriate;

4. To ensure that independent professional advice is taken when necessary, and to attend relevant meetings with professional advisors, for example to attend meetings with the auditors;

5. To support and advise the Executive Director in respect of strategic financial issues, systems and controls;

6. To support and advise the Finance Manger in respect of day-to-day financial issues, monthly management accounts, systems and controls in order to ensure that appropriate financial systems and controls are in place, and that record-keeping and accounts meet the conditions of funders and/or statutory bodies.

Time commitment

The time commitment for the Treasurer role is approximately:

• Attendance at 4 Board meetings throughout the year – to be held in Shoreditch, London

• Attendance at ad hoc meetings, including meetings with auditors (approx. 4-6 per year)

• Approximately 1 hour per week for preparatory work for and discussions outside of these meetings, reviewing monthly accounts, payment authorisations, support to budget & forecast preparations

If you would like to find out more about this role, or if you would like to apply, please email AfID atinfo@afid.org.uk or call on +44(0)2087417000

How to apply

To apply click here: http://www.afid.org.uk/site/page/302

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