CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is recruiting for a Manager of the Research
Unit of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Read the details here*.
California School Boards Association (CSBA)
Consultant, Urban Education and Outreach
w Leads/coordinates projects on urban school
districts/collegial board member groups representing various ethnicities.
w Writes/edits communications, conducts
policy research, coordinates staff projects, builds relationships with
board groups, and proposes short and long-range planning. Represents the
association at meetings/events.
w Ability to establish priorities and meet
both short and long-term projects goals. Excellent oral and written communication
skills.
Ability to present controversial or complex topics to school boards, public
groups, and/or boards of directors.
w Working knowledge of urban California
public school district issues and structure, K-12 educational issues.
w Contact with groups that represent the
diversity of California student population.
w Demonstrated background in policy research
and development.
w Ability to coordinate activities involving
various educational stakeholders: small schools districts, urban school
districts, and board member groups representing various ethnicities.
w Ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
w BA/BS degree in Education, Government,
Political Science or related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
At least three years' experience in education, legislative or other public
agency settings, conducting research and evaluating complex issues in
education or the social sciences required.
$34,000.00 to $48,000.00 base pay (depending on experience) plus benefits.
For more information visit www.csba.org
or FAX resume to (916) 371-3407 or send resume to
Human Resources
California School Boards Association
3100 Beacon Blvd.
W. Sacramento, CA 95691.
San Francisco Department of
Children, Youth and their Families
The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and their Families has
a job announcement for a Senior Planner and Policy Analyst. Go here*
for more details.
Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO)
SACTO has announced the formation of a new Sacramento Regional Research
Institute. They are hiring a Senior Research Analyst. You can view the
job announcement here*.
California Coalition for Compassionate Care
Position: Director
Responsibilities:
* Carry out the day-to-day operations of grant-funded collaborative to
improve end-of-life care in California.
* Work with executive committee, steering committee, workgroup chairs,
and others to keep multiple projects on track and ensure that Coalition
initiatives are successful.
* Educate public policy makers and leaders in aging and health issues
on importance of quality end-of-life care.
* Report to funders on status of initiatives and track finances.
* Seek funding to continue and expand Coalition activities.
Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree in health, nursing, public policy, law or related field.
* At least three years' experience with significant responsibility for
managing projects or issues.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with wide range of
people for common purpose.
* Good organizational skills and strong analytical ability.
* Detail orientation and commitment to excellence.
* Grant writing experience or knowledge of legislative process a plus.
* Basic computer proficiency.
Salary: Salary depending on experience and abilities. Benefit package
is competitive.
Part-time status may be considered depending on skill level. Length of
employment may be limited by continuation of grant funding.
Description of the Coalition: The California Coalition for Compassionate
Care (Coalition) is a collaboration of over 35 organizations committed
to improving end-of-life care in California. The Coalition has five initiatives-public
engagement, nursing facilities, professional education, public policy,
and hospitals. The Coalition is housed at the California Healthcare Association
in Sacramento.
For more information on the Coalition or its initiatives, visit www.finalchoices.calhealth.org.
Application: Submit resume and salary requirements by fax at (916)552-7523,
email at sbrown@calhealth.org,
or mail to
Human Resources
California Healthcare Association
1215 K Street, Suite 800
Sacramento, CA 95814.
Judicial Council of California
The Judicial Council of California is looking for a LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE
(Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst).
Application deadline is March 7, 2001. Click here*
for the announcement.
Jobs from the Capitol...
Sen. Dick Ackerman is looking for an office aide for his Capitol office.
Send resume to Sheron Violini, Room 4066.
Phil Angelides is looking for an Executive Director for the CA Debt and Investment Advisory Commission, which is one of the several commissions he chairs. Salary is $8201 to $8870 per month. Send application to Anne Stausboll, Chief Deputy Treasurer; 915 Capitol Mall Drive, Room 110.
Manny Diaz is looking for a consultant for the Select Committee on Housing in the Silicon Valley. Send resume to Sandra Pizarro in room 2170 or fax to 319-2123.
Assemblyman Howard Wayne is looking for a chief consultant for the Natural Resources Committee. Send resume and cover letter to his office in room 4005 or fax to 319-2178.
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