CAUSA Intern
Posted: Sep 3 – until filled, 2010
Occupation: Policy Advocacy
Address: Salem, OR 97301 Type: 20-30hrs p/week
Description: CAUSA, Oregon’s Immigrant Rights Coalition is seeking a talented and energetic intern interested in gaining experience in policy advocacy and organizing for its Fall 2010/Spring 2011 campaign for an alternative Oregon State Driver’s License.
Background: CAUSA was founded in the fall of 1995 in order to advocate against Oregon ballot measures that would have negatively impacted Oregon’s immigrant community. Since 1995, CAUSA has had a history of responding to discriminatory policies throughout Oregon. Subsequent to the Federal Real ID Act in 2005 and Oregon’s SB 1080 in 2008, current Oregon driver’s license policy creates problematic barriers for ensuring that state residents are qualified to drive, tested on their awareness of the traffic laws, and insured due to the increased requirements for documentation, including citizenship and immigration status. The law has had other effects, including lost jobs, fewer people buying auto insurance, home foreclosures and concerns that fewer people are calling for help to social service agencies and police. The intern will work under the leadership of the director and senior CAUSA organizers to promote draft legislation creating an alternative to current Oregon State Driver’s Licenses. The work of the intern will contribute to immigrant integration in the State of Oregon.
Responsibilities:
Ability to work 20-30 hrs a week out of the CAUSA’s Salem office, including attendance of weekly CAUSA staff meeting each Monday, with stipend for mileage
Policy research on alternatives to driver’s licenses and immigrant integration issues
Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders around legislative goals and activities
Organizing visits with legislators and public education activities
Qualities/Experience Needed:
Proven interest in the areas of immigrant rights and policy advocacy
Bilingual (English/Spanish) – recommended but not required
Strong interpersonal communications skills, written and oral
Professional courtesy in all interactions (i.e., punctual, tactful, positive and upbeat, etc.)
Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, independent worker that can manage time efficiently
For immediate consideration, please submit your interest by email to: Natalie Patrick-Knox and include “CAUSA Intern — Driver’s License and Basic Rights” in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
Posted: August 19-27, 2010
Occupation: Education
Address: Cornelius, OR 97113 Type: Part-time, Calendar School Year
Description: Free Orchards Elementary School is nestled in the far western portion of the Hillsboro School District in Cornelius (25 miles west of Portland) serving a growing population. Built in the fall 2008, the position (20 hrs/wk.) is focused on developing and facilitating Camp Fire after-school activities for students in grades 1-6. Instructor will work directly with the Camp Fire Site Manager, community members, school staff and students. Site Instructors are responsible for planning and teaching sequenced lessons in classroom and other school settings for up to 15 students at a time. Camp Fire strives to achieve youth development outcomes by engaging youth in activities of Service and Leadership, Active Recreation, Creative Arts and Academic Support.
Responsibilities:
Direct instruction of students in an after school program setting while maintaining program expectations and behavior management with groups up to 15 students
Create project based learning activities from given resources and actively engage students in learning
Work in collaboration with team on program planning, team communication, behavior management, and overall site success
Timely submission of written lesson plans, service learning plans and supply needs (Instructors receive up to 8 hours of paid planning and prep time weekly)
Work within school policies, confidentiality requirements and understand behavioral referral system
Develop positive working relationships with students, families, school staff
Qualities/Experience Needed:
Ability to commit to at least one full school year while working in a cooperative manner with members of a team
Previous experience instructing in an afterschool program environment that involved solo teaching, lesson planning, and behavior management for elementary students
Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
Ability to communicate needs and concerns to Site Manager and coworkers
Open to receiving feedback and making ongoing program adjustments
Ability to prioritize, manage stress levels and proactively solve problems
High level of professionalism, creativity, energy, organization, self-motivation, empathy, and patience
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and maintain satisfactory energy levels for duration of programming and lift and carry a minimum of 40 pounds
Note: All staff participates in 36 paid training hours before the program begins and additional paid professional development throughout the year. Compensation: $11.50-12.50/hr (20 hrs/week) typical schedule: Mon-Thurs 1:00-6:00 with additional training hours that will regularly occur on Fridays, and occasional evening events. Work Schedule: Nine (9)-month position, September 13, 2010-June 10, 2011.
For immediate consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and 3 references to: Amy Powers, Site Manager, 619 SW 11th Ave., Suite 234, Portland, OR 97205 or Fax – 503-223-3916.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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