The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Connecticut (CLACS) is seeking an Assistant Professor in-Residence to serve as Associate Director of the Center. The person to be appointed will teach four courses per academic year, including an introduction to Latin American Studies, the Senior Seminar, and a course in the applicant's field. In addition, the Associate Director will advise Latin American and Caribbean Studies students, participate in the recruitment, admission and financial aid decisions for graduate students, oversee co-curricular and public outreach programs, and participate in grant writing and grant administration. Required qualifications include PhD or ABD, teaching experience in any field with a Latin American and Caribbean Studies emphasis, and command of Spanish and/or Portuguese. This is a 10-month, non-tenure track position, renewable annually. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a syllabus for a Latin American and Caribbean Studies introductory course in a single PDF file to beth.fletcher@uconn.edu or via mail to: Associate Director Search Committee, c/o Beth Fletcher, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, University of Connecticut, Office of International Affairs, 2006 Hillside Road, Unit 1182, Storrs, CT 06269-1182. Open until filled, the review will begin immediately. For more information, see this website.

The California Center for Rural Policy is looking for a Healthy Policy Analyst to fill a 12-month, full time position with the strong possibility of a longer appointment. Besides a strong educational background, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience and knowledge about the current health policy field. The CCRP is going to start reviewing applications on November 10, 2009 until the position is filled. For specific information on this job and how to apply, see this announcement.

The Health Impact Project call for proposals (CFP) is seeking applicants to undertake health impact assessment (HIA) demonstration projects. The goal of the CFP and subsequent HIAs is to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal decision-making. Government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will receive grants of $25,000 to $150,000. For more information, see this website.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation’s most comprehensive experience at the nexus of health science, policy and politics in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows experience and participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care and health policy.  Applications for this years fellows is November 13, 2009.  For more information or to apply, see this website.

The John Muir Institute of the Environment is looking for graduate students to work on applied projects through the Environmental Leaders Program (ELP). Run as internships, these projects assist regional communities in solving California's environmental problems and provide graduate students with experience in applying academic learning to real world practice.  Open to all disciplines and graduate groups and available for one quarter to a year or more, projects are located in regional community, educational and agency settings or at UC Davis and are conducted in collaboration with partnering entities. Projects may be combined with or lead to research, capstone projects or theses. The ELP provides an ongoing seminar and interdisciplinary group learning environment, project guidance, work space, two units academic credit per quarter, some expense reimburement, workplace skills and career opportunities. To learn more information about specific projects, see this website or email Kandace at kmknudson@ucdavis.edu. Applicants should email Kandace and include a resume and brief letter of relevant experience and qualifications, noting which project you are applying for. We add projects and internships frequently so ask for updates (at this website) or to create your own and participate in the ELP.  Apply NOW for fall quarter 2009!

The New Leaders Council is looking for candidates for its Institute: a five-month, one weekend a month program that trains progressive Fellows on personal leadership development, entrepreneurship, communications and marketing, fund raising and finance, political strategy and management, traditional and new media, and Internet and technology with a program emphasis on teamwork.  To apply, go to the NLC's website.  To nominate someone, go to this website; if you are in the Sacramento area, also email this region's Selections Vice Chair, Kula Koenig at kula_koenig@yahoo.com

TransForm, California's leading organization working for sustainable and equitable transportation, is hiring a California Field Organizer to work with partners in key regions across the state to influence the upcoming federal transportation bill.  TransForm is partnering with Transportation for America, a diverse coalition of groups working to ensure federal legislation will help meet critical environmental, social and economic goals, on a nationwide campaign to reform federal transportation funding and policy. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Field Organizer who is prepared to speak to diverse audiences, and work with the California coalition to organize both grasstops and grassroots events for NGOs, business leaders, and elected officials.  See more information here.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families currently has funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that is allocated for their Strengthening Communities Fund.  For more information, see their website.

California Youth Connection (CYC), headquartered in San Francisco, is currently searching for a new Executive Director.  The executive position is an opportunity to lead a high-performing organization that promotes the participation of youth in policy development and legislative change to improve the foster care system.  CYC is seeking an exceptional candidate who possesses a passion for empowering foster youth to be active voices for their own well-being and brings proven experience in fundraising, fiscal management, and financial oversight.  If you have questions you can contact the executive recruiters at CYC.EDsearch@compasspoint.org

The US Environmental Protection Agency is currently seeking applications for its Climate Showcase Communities Grant. This competitive grant program will offer $10 million in funds to assist tribal and local governments in establishing and implementing climate change initiatives. The overall goal of the Climate Showcase Communities grant program is to create replicable models of sustainable community action that generate cost-effective and persistent greenhouse gas reductions while improving the environmental, economic, public health, or social conditions in a community.  For more information, see the EPA website.

SEIU Local 1000, a progressive public sector union representing 95,000 state employees, is now recruiting a Research Director for its Sacramento, California office.  The Director supervises a staff of eight research analysts and works with Union Officers and Senior Staff to define and coordinate policy research in order to develop strategic advocacy activities for SEIU.  The Director manages corporate and industry research related to outsourcing and provides support during collective bargaining with the State of California.  The director also plans, coordinates and approves projects related to improving public services by the State of California and provides the rational for promoting progressive social policies among members of the State Legislature, the Governor's office, and with other advocacy organizations. Interested applicants should submit their information including a cover letter, resume and current salary here or by email to jobs@seiu1000.org. Cover letters should describe your qualifications, experience and career goals, as well as contain a brief description of why you are interested in pursuing a role related to policy research in a progressive environment.  To be successful, the ideal candidate should have:

The Pew Environment Group, the conservation arm of the Pew Charitable Trusts, is seeking an associate who will work directly with the program director to implement Arctic advocacy activities needed to achieve the goals of the program. The associate has significant responsibility for assisting with scientific, policy and management research, analysis, and writing to support the work of the U.S. Arctic Program. The position is based in Seattle, Washington.  The ideal candidate will have at least one to three years of relevant professional experience in the environmental and public policy arena and proven experience translating technical information into accessible language for public audiences. A bachelor's degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred. For the full job description and to apply for immediate consideration please visit their website.

The David and Lucile Packard, James Irvine, and William and Flora Hewlett foundations have dedicated over eight million dollars to the Community Leadership Project, and effort to help grassroots organizations in the Greater San Fransisco, Central Coast, and San Joaquin Valley regions of California.  For more information on this grant opportunity, see their website.

The UC Davis Student Farm is currently looking for a new Field Operations Coordinator to work at 50% time (with benefits). Main responsibilities will be to: conduct and/or supervise agricultural field operations and manage organically and conventionally grown crops and other plants for teaching and research purposes; maintain, and perform minor repairs and modifications of farm and gardening equipment and maintain, improve and build program facilities for small animals, work areas and other needs; train and supervise student assistants and interns in various aspects of practical farming and gardening operations, including field and equipment management and maintenance and organic and conventional cultural practices; as well as other field activities including mechanized compost production and specialized field layout and crop management to meet teaching and research needs. For more information, see the UC Davis Career Opportunities website.