You will teach the Peace First curriculum in approximately 14 elementary or middle school classrooms each week. Using experiential learning techniques and a developmentally appropriate curriculum, you will teach the core skills of peacemaking in the fall, and then lead your students in Community Service Learning Projects in the spring. In the after-school hours, you will reflect on your service, communicate with teachers and volunteers, and plan for upcoming lessons by tailoring the curriculum to meet the needs of your individual classes. Throughout the year, you will also collaborate with Peace First staff to support the organization’s school climate and evaluation initiatives and participate in service days with your fellow Corps Members.

Training and Development
Peace First service is an outstanding opportunity to gain hands on experience and excellent training to support your development as an instructor, educator, organizer, and effective team member, and Peace First invests heavily in the development of its AmeriCorps Members. Your service tenure will begin with an intensive training and community building Academy together with all Peace First AmeriCorps members in Boston, our national headquarters, followed by regional training in the city where you serve. One afternoon a week, you will participate in training with your regional AmeriCorps cohort where you will receive support from Peace First supervisors and peers, and participate in workshops. Training topics include:
• Experiential learning strategies
• Peacemaking in a school setting
• Classroom management and discipline
• Child development
• Cultural competency and diversity
• Leading successful Community Service Learning Projects and reflection
• Professional development seminars related to team building, project management and “next steps” career development
You will also receive ongoing coaching from Peace First staff and be a member of a regional and national cohort of diverse, idealistic members.

Benefits
• $15,000 taxable stipend for 10 months of service.
• College/University loan deferral and $5,350 taxable education award upon the successful completion of your term of service.
• Health Insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Vacation and sick time
• Monthly Subway Pass in NYC, Boston or L.A, or the equivalent in gas cards
• Peace First Polo shirts and fleece

Eligibility Requirements
• Available full-time from mid-August 2012 to end of June 2013
• United States Citizen or permanent resident alien
• Some college education required and an undergraduate degree preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to Peace First’s mission, including a strong interest in community service and civic engagement
• Experience working with children and interest in their development as leaders
• Leadership experience and ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eager to learn, open to diversity, a good listener, and capable of working well with people from different backgrounds
• A tremendous sense of humor and flexibility
• Some weekend and evening work required
All applicants for this posting are advised that acceptance into the Peace First AmeriCorps Program is contingent on receiving sufficient federal AmeriCorps funding in the spring of 2012.

To Apply
To apply, fill out our application at americorps.peacefirst.org and email a copy of your resume to americorps {at} peacefirst(.)org subject: FirstnameLastname- Resume. Application Deadlines are January 1st , February 19th, and April 15th . Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible. Questions? Please email americorps {at} peacefirst(.)org.

Program runs from Mid-August 2012 to end of June 2013.
Peace First is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

Applicants for this position MUST HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF AMERICORPS VISTA SERVICE by the start date.

The position is located on the campus of Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Please apply online: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=43420

Feel free to contact Katie Coutu with any additional questions!

Katie Coutu
Program Manager
kcoutu {at} fairfield(.)edu

Job Locations: Boston

To Apply: Please email your cover letter and résumé to: resumes {at} seiu.catsone(.)com

Summary: Are you ready to fight for what you believe in? Do you want to do something to make a difference? Are you looking to work in the social and economic justice movement? If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions above then union organizing is for you!

Job Description: For more than 75 years, SEIU has been helping working families stand up for their rights, fighting for dignity and respect in the workplace. With a membership of 2.2 million strong, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the labor movement. Our diverse staff of organizers helps janitors, home care aids, mental health workers, office workers, school bus drivers, public employees, nurses, and other hospital workers join forces to bring democracy to the workplace.

The SEIU–WAVE (Organizer-In-Training) Program is a 12-month training program. As an Organizer-in-Training with the SEIU WAVE Program you will be learning from a dynamic union that is committed to giving a voice to thousands of workers and helping to provide lasting social change for the working class.

At SEIU (www.seiu.org) , we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals who are ready to organize people to fight for better lives for themselves and their families. This is your opportunity to put your commitment to social and economic justice to work by learning the skills needed to build power for working people.
If selected you will be trained on any of our many organizing campaigns within the United States.

Position Details:
STARTING SALARY: $36,600 /annual

* Comprehensive health benefits package for employee and eligible dependents.
* $560/month car allowance
* $60/ month cell phone allowance
* Airfare, hotels, rental cars paid for when traveling
* $50/day per diem when traveling
* When assigned to a campaign in a state other than your home state, you will be sent home every other weekend.

Job Qualifications: Who should apply?
Union organizing is not easy and not for everyone. This program is designed to help train you on the many aspects of union organizing and learn skills that can be used in many aspects of the social justice movement. A successful applicant for the organizer-in-training position should have the following:

* Demonstrated commitment to social justice and grassroots organizing
* Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
* Possession of excellent listening skills and the ability to comprehend the concerns of others
* Ability to manage your time independently and carry out work plans with minimal supervision
* Willingness to travel for extended periods of time
* Ability to work long and irregular hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays
* Ability to motivate and activate others
* Possession of sharp problem-solving skills
* Bilingual speaker a plus
* Possession of basic map navigation skills a plus
* Possession of a valid driver’s license required and ability to rent a car

It’s not just a job….It’s a movement!

SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reports to:  Executive Vice President

United Way works to advance the common good in our region by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  Our focus is education, income, and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life.  United Way recruits people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.

The Director of Community Engagement will have responsibility for the organization’s community engagement functions, including marketing and communications, volunteer engagement, and community mobilization that lead to helping the organization achieve its fundraising goals.  The position will be responsible for developing the strategic plan around how to accomplish broader community awareness and engagement, as well as execution on those strategies.  This position requires previous leadership in community engagement, marketing and communications, strong public speaking and writing skills, and the ability to manage staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have the self-assurance and confidence to purposely drive toward results while problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others.  The job environment is flexible and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of results.  The position offers significant opportunities for creativity, entrepreneurism, and social interaction.

Primary responsibilities:

• Manages the creation of an overall strategic plan for community engagement, including raising awareness about the organization and development of engagement pathways for donors and volunteers
• Manages the execution of all community engagement and marketing/communications strategies
• Supervises UWGNH staff tasked with the execution of the strategic plan, responsible for staff training, support and effectiveness in this area
• Monitors the success of community engagement and marketing strategies and makes course corrections in order to meet the established goals in each area
• Brings new and exciting ideas to the organization, and is capable of listening to insight from team members and testing new initiatives
• Provides creative direction to all marketing and communications strategies, with an emphasis on cutting-edge, entrepreneurial approaches including social media
• Works cross-functionally across the organization to create accessible, evocative content for use in a variety of communications vehicles
• Plans and supervises the development of collateral materials to support the organization’s ability to raise unrestricted funds
• Cultivates and maintains favorable media relations
• Represents United Way in community initiatives and events that support our brand goals/strategies and engage key constituents
• Directs all event planning activities and works with all departments to ensure branding of and education about organization’s work is incorporated into every opportunity
• Personally manages individual and corporate donor relationships as assigned
• Manages external vendors related to community engagement, marketing, and communications
• Integrates United Way Worldwide strategies and materials into United Way of Greater New Haven’s community engagement and marketing and communications efforts
• Monitors the financial aspects of the department to ensure that expenses are in line with the budget

A Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years related experience
• Experience in community engagement and mobilization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines concurrently
• Exceptional strategy development, project management and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of best practices around donor engagement, communications, and volunteer programs
• Proven experience in managing and motivating staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

**United Way of Greater New Haven is an equal opportunity employer.**

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by February 15, 2012 to employment {at} uwgnh(.)org.  No phone calls, please.

The editorial team Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research is seeking faculty mentors for this new undergraduate journal. Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research is a refereed, multi-disciplinary, online undergraduate journal open to all undergraduate students in the U.S. and across the globe. The journal is dedicated to publishing the intellectual and reflective work by undergraduates on service learning, community-based research, and all related curriculum- and/or research-based public community engagement activities. These go by many additional names, such as community-based learning, public scholarship, publicly-engaged learning/teaching, etc. The editorial team of Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research encourages undergraduates to pursue their own intellectual projects and to join the academic conversation.

Faculty mentors, scholar-teachers familiar with service learning and community-based research, are a crucial part of the journal’s review process.  We seek faculty mentors in a wide range of disciplines. For Volume 1, all submissions will first be read by the editor. She will send submissions that seem to fit the journal’s general specifications to a faculty mentor.  Every effort will be made to send submissions to faculty mentors in the student’s discipline. At this point, a faculty mentor will make one of four decisions: Accept, Accept with Minor Revisions, Revise and Resubmit, or Reject. Faculty mentors will one directly with potential authors through the revision process. We will generally commit to publishing an article if the student puts in sufficient time and effort to revise the draft based on the faculty mentor’s suggestions.

For detailed information about the journal, please see our website at http://www.bk.psu.edu/Academics/33679.htm.

If you’d like to be a faculty mentor, please email the editor, Dr. Laurie Grobman, at leg8psu.edu.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The editorial team seeks submissions from undergraduates for the new Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research. Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research is a refereed, multi-disciplinary, online undergraduate journal open to all undergraduate students in the U.S. and across the globe. The journal is dedicated to publishing the intellectual and reflective work by undergraduates on service learning, community-based research, and all related curriculum- and/or research-based public community engagement activities. These go by many additional names, such as community-based learning, public scholarship, publicly-engaged learning/teaching, etc. The editorial team of Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research encourages undergraduates to pursue their own intellectual projects and to join the academic conversation.

We invite submissions in five categories:

• Reflective Essays
• Analytical Essays
• Research done for a community organization in the form given to that organization, accompanied by a short, reflective essay
• Research Articles
• Open Category

Submissions will be accepted from now through June 30, 2012.

For detailed information about the journal’s content and submission guidelines, please see our website at http://www.bk.psu.edu/Academics/33679.htm.

Please direct all inquiries and questions to the editor, Dr. Laurie Grobman, at leg8psu.edu.

Program Manager – Sustainable City Year Program
Sustainable Cities Initiative

The Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI) seeks a highly motivated, organized, and action-oriented individual to manage grant- and contract-funded activity for the Sustainable Cities Initiative. The position will primarily manage the Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP). The position will also manage and participate in other SCI grant-funded activity.

SCYP is a nationally and internationally award-winning program that matches existing courses across multiple disciplines with multiple projects in a city over an academic year.

The scale and scope of the effort is inspiring for students, faculty, and community stakeholders, and is unlike any other program in the country. In addition to SCYP, SCI works on applied, interdisciplinary research and engages with policy-making at municipal, state, and federal levels to help create policy that better supports sustainability activities at the local level.

SCI is also developing international partnerships in China, New Zealand, and Europe and coordinates a Global Eco-City Study Abroad effort with courses in Ecuador, China, and Northern Europe.

Please visit the SCI website for more information about the program. To get a quick sense of the scale, scope and impact of SCYP, you can read a few articles written about the program here, including an article in the New York Times.

See full job description here:
http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=3750

Job Title: SCYP Program Manager
Responsibilities:
Direct the Sustainable City Year program (75%):
Develop and maintain relations with Oregon cities.
Coordinate the application and selection process for SCYP partner cities.
Recruit faculty to participate in SCYP, matching courses throughout the university and at other OUS institutions with projects proposed by the partner city.

Serve as the main point of contact for the SCYP partner city and for the professors involved in the program. Ensure that faculty, students, and city staff have the information and resources they need for a successful SCYP partnership. Arrange meetings and develop scope of work documents for each SCYP course.

Develop documents, maps, descriptions, etc, to support the SCYP program.

Recruit and work closely with student employees from SCYP courses who prepare and compile reports as part of the SCYP projects.

Edit and format SCYP reports for submission to the city, along with handling communication regarding SCYP contracts.

Work with the UO Libraries for SCYP support documents and archiving of project-generated work.

Prepare and submit budgets for SCYP.

Track and produce necessary paperwork for reimbursements and purchases related to SCYP.

Supervise SCYP student staff (may include a Graduate Teaching Fellow and other hourly or volunteer student workers).

Give presentations about SCYP to organizations in the partner city, potential partner cities, legislators, academic classes, and conferences.

Grant and proposal writing (5%): In partnership with SCI faculty and staff, coordinate funding development for SCI, including SCYP, through identification and writing of appropriate grant proposals to foundations, private sector organizations, and state and federal government sources.

Manage other grant- and contract-funded SCI activity in partnership with SCI directors and faculty (10%).

Student employee supervision (10%): Supervise and direct student staff – Graduate Research Fellows and hourly employees – to assist carrying out the above tasks.
Level of Appointment: 1.0 F.T.E.

Term of Contract: one-year renewable contract; initial contract dates: 3/1/12 – 6/30/12; 12-month renewal thereafter dependent on need and funding.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000 (12 month annual rate); commensurate with relevant experience and education. The University of Oregon also offers a generous package of health and retirement benefits.

Application Procedure:
Each applicant must submit:
Letter of introduction addressing how and why the candidate is qualified for the position
Resume of educational and professional work experience
Two names of references (letters of recommendation not required, but will be accepted)
Applications must be submitted electronically by email (preferably in PDF format) to Christina Wozniak, cwozniak {at} uoregon(.)edu
This posting will remain open until filled; applications will begin to be reviewed on Friday, February 17, 2012.
The position is expected to start as early as possible in March 2012.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to SCI Executive Director Robert Liberty ( liberty {at} uoregon(.)edu).
Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

See full description here:
http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=3750

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, or related field by start of employment.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in Student Affairs. (Two years of graduate school assistantship experience in Student Affairs equals one year of full-time experience.)
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, event planning, leadership development, facilitation, and working with and advising student organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice.

Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of integrating co-curricular learning experiences, service, and leadership development as related to total student development and the ability to articulate such to a varied public.
• Significant experience as a collaborative leader and administrator.
• Demonstrated experience working with a collegiate-level student government.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development, leadership theory, and service learning.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing a wide variety of educational programs.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with students and colleagues as an educator, advisor, leader, and role model.
• Demonstrated experience with fiscal and risk management.
• Experience in marketing, public relations, and outreach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Web applications, etc.

Salary: This is a mid-level administrative full-time position. Salary in the low $40’s (based on experience), plus benefits.
To apply: Applicants’ materials will only be accepted in one electronic file formatted as a PDF (portable document format) or Word document, consisting of a letter of interest addressing minimum and preferred qualifications, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Applications and inquiries should be directed to Kathy Krell at Kathy.krell {at} colostate(.)edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, completed applications must be received by noon (MST), March 16, 2012.
Preferred starting date: June 1, 2012
For a full job description, please visit: http://www.slice.colostate.edu/
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

The Peer Motivation Program operates in the high school bringing achieving students together with at-risk students. The students explore issues they confront, see ways to be responsible for their future, discuss common challenges and consider consequences to actions.

The Peer Mentor Program is an intergenerational after school program. Achieving 10th-11th graders from who completed the Peer Motivation Program are recruited and trained as Peer Mentors. After school they mentor 8th graders from a nearby grammar school to prepare them for a positive transition to High School. Peer Mentors receive support, encouragement and guidance from trained Adult Coaches from both neighborhood and business communities.

The Neighborhood Enrichment Program inspires young adults 18 to 35 years and adult volunteers over age 35, to “break the cycle of violence in the community” through peer outreach and organizing intergenerational events with youth involved in the Peer Motivation and Peer Mentor programs.

Department: Prospect Management and Analysis

Overview: Identify new prospects, assist with prospect management and provide research services regarding critical wealth and other biographical information in order to lead to increased gift revenue.

Reports to: Associate Director of Prospect Research & Management

Essential Duties:
1. Conduct comprehensive research on individual prospects, corporations, and foundations using multiple sources of information integrating material into an accurate presentation regarding current and prospective donors including financial assets, affiliations, memberships and capability.
2. Actively identify prospects for further research with the financial capability and philanthropic interest to make major gifts.
3. Provide donor prospect information and consultation to assist major gift officers and executive management in the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies.
4. Assist in maintaining advancement database, including biographical updates and coding.

Marginal Duties:
1. Assist with training and overseeing support staff in assisting with research efforts.
2. Perform all other duties as may be required

Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in related field required. Minimum of two years experience in research, preferably in an institutional advancement environment within a non-profit and/or educational institution, or equivalent. Strong research and technical skills including proficiency with electronic research sources including online databases and advanced internet searching capabilities. Knowledge of systems with applications common to advancement work, including institutional fundraising databases. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to work independently and self-directed. Strong written and oral communication skills. Must be available for evening and weekend assignments as needed.

Responsibilities include:
• Coordinate and enhance a well-balanced and varied Community Service program that includes trainings for student leaders, educational events, recognition for outstanding contributions and is based upon current student needs and professional best practices.
• Develop and advise a service-based student organization advisory board/council.
• Work with service-based student organizations to develop positive and meaningful programs including support for event planning, conducting trainings and the creation of new programs designed to enhance and develop the entire Keene State College community.
• Provide direct support and guidance for the Alternative Spring Break program, International Service Trip and student employment initiatives related to community service.
• Research, design and initiate new community service opportunities.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen collaborations between Keene State College and community social service agencies, local schools and appropriate state agencies.
• Collaborate with campus service learning initiatives and the Center for Engagement, Learning and Teaching (CELT).
• Actively promote a coordinated, organized and visible presence for both community service and service learning programs and opportunities in conjunction with the Center for Engagement, Learning and Teaching (CELT).
• Create opportunities for students that complement the academic mission and overall College goal for developing service-minded, civically-engaged, culturally intelligent leaders.
• Conduct periodic assessments and evaluations of the Community Service program.
• Participate in and support general Student Center and Student Involvement programming and management.
• Serve on College-wide committees as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in a higher education setting including related work assisting in planning, organizing and coordinating educational programs; experience in advising community service-based student organizations and working directly with community service programs in a higher education setting; knowledge and practice of student development theory, and experience with fiscal management. Proven administrative, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills; demonstrated proficiency with computer applications.

Desired qualifications: Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education, or related field. Leadership experience with Alternative Spring Break or similar programs and working with service learning programs. Additionally, the College has identified desirable qualifications that support our commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse campus community including the ability to speak a second language or to bring a multicultural perspective to the campus. Salary range: $39,480-$44,690, complemented by a competitive benefit package.

Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52345.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:
• Letter of application addressing the above responsibilities
• Resume
• Contact information for three references

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; for full consideration, please submit application materials by February 29, 2012; and continue until position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion. Representatives will be attending the ACPA, Louisville 2012 Annual Convention, Louisville KY. Please indicate if you plan to be in attendance at the convention.

Keene State College, one of the leading liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire, has been ranked by US News and World Report amongst the top 100 regional schools in the North for the third year in a row. Keene State College is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts colleges in the public sector. The College is accredited by NEASC and its education programs are accredited by NCATE. Keene State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society. The College is committed to hiring staff interested in serving students, faculty, and staff and that bring an appreciation of diversity to the campus.

We invite  proposals for four different types of sessions:

- Skill-Building Session – sessions that focus on particular tasks or capacities that can be useful to various stakeholders in civic engagement.  Session leaders are expected to present some relevant knowledge, experiences, and resources, while also engaging participants in interactive work of some kind that supports their learning and application of the skills.  Sample topics include: Using Surveys to Assess the Student and Community Outcomes of Service-Learning; Building Strong Partnerships; or Students as Leaders and Colleagues.

- Issue-Focused Session – sessions that address specific public issues and/or issues within higher education and how civic engagement can contribute to positive change. Session leaders are expected to share their own related models and experiences, while also, as appropriate, drawing on others’ work and inviting participants to offer additional examples and insights.  Sample topics may include: Partnering to Improve Public Health; Supporting Economic Development through Campus-Community Partnerships; or Strategies for Advancing Environmental Sustainability.

- Big-Picture Session – sessions that engage all participates in discussing challenging issues related to civic engagement in higher education. Session leaders are expected to frame the discussion initially and to facilitate thoughtful interaction, not to speak as experts.  Sample topics include: How can we move from an array of civic engagement activities to a deep institutional culture of engagement? What does it mean that our states are among the highest in the nation in both civic engagement and racial disparities?

- Poster Session – posters reflecting model campus-community engagement projects are encouraged.  Posters can be submitted individually, or by a group or class.  Please include issues addressed by the community partners; impact of the service performed; impact of community projects such as capacity building, services provided or change created; and learning objectives which may include an academic connection to a course, civic understanding of community need, or self-awareness of individual change, connection to career, professional or personal goals.

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at the Heller School, Brandeis University announces its Third Annual Sillerman Prize for Innovations in Philanthropy on College Campuses.  This $5,000 award for the best business plan to increase philanthropy and philanthropic values on college campuses is due on March 2, 2012.  A letter of intent to apply is due on February 3, 2012. Applications for submission and letter of intent are available at: Here.

Applicants can be matched with philanthropy mentors who can discuss ideas on the phone, and do one read through before submission. Faculty and staff at the students’ college are allowed to provide help and suggestions and should represent not more than 10% of the effort as this is a student competition.  If you have any questions contact:  Claudia Jacobs at cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu If faculty or staff are interested in being judges for the competition and reading written applications, or volunteering to be listed as a philanthropy mentor, please also contact cjacobs {at} brandeis(.)edu

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2012 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty

The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors inspiring college student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can—and does—play in building a better world.

Recommendations for the 2012 Newman Civic Fellows Awards opens on Monday, January 9, 2012.

All recommendations must be submitted electronically and are due no later than Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

To read more about the Newman Civic Fellows and access the Recommendation form, CLICK HERE or go to www.compact.org/initiatives/campus-compact-awards-programs/the-frank-newman-leadership-award/.

THE THOMAS EHRLICH CIVICALLY ENGAGED FACULTY AWARD

The Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award recognizes one senior faculty member (post-tenure or middle-to-late career at institutions without tenure) each year. Honorees (who must be affiliated with a Campus Compact member institution) are recognized for exemplary engaged scholarship, including leadership in advancing students’ civic learning, conducting community-based research, fostering reciprocal community partnerships, building institutional commitments to service-learning and civic engagement, and other means of enhancing higher education’s contributions to the public good. The award — previously known as the Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning — is named in honor of Thomas Ehrlich, former chair of the Campus Compact board of directors and president emeritus of Indiana University.

The award winner will be granted $2,000 and the opportunity to conduct a session at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Annual Conference 2013. Four finalists will also be featured in a panel presentation at the conference.

The recipient will be announced on May 18, 2012 on www.compact.org, the Campus Compact website. Nominations will be accepted from colleagues, community partners, college presidents, provosts, or through self-nomination.

IMPORTANT SUBMISSION NOTE:
Only electronic nominations and supporting documents will be accepted. No items will be accepted via fax or mail. These documents can be uploaded as a plain Word Document (.doc), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or as a PDF (Portable Document Format).

All application materials are due by midnight (EST) Friday, March 30, 2012

To read more about the Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award and access the Nomination form, CLICK HERE.

The start date for this position has not been confirmed but it is anticipated to begin in early April. Any interested candidates should contact Robyn Baylor at rbaylor {at} smcvt(.)edu or (802) 654-2093.  To apply, follow this link: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=42609

The Civic Education Project (CEP) at Northwestern University is NOW HIRING exceptional staff for our Spring & Summer 2012 service-learning programs.

CEP offers weekend, weeklong and three-week service-learning courses for outstanding middle and high school students during the spring and summer.

This year, CEP will offer programs in Chicago, Baltimore, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, covering topics such as human rights, urban development, school reform, public health, criminal justice and civic engagement.

We are looking for outstanding teachers from public and private schools and universities, service-learning practitioners, other education, youth development and nonprofit professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students. Instructional, residential, and administrative positions are available, ranging from two-day to seven-week sessions. Staff receive a cash stipend, room & board and training in service-learning and experiential education. However, the biggest payoff comes from the opportunity to work with motivated students, build community with passionate colleagues, and gain experience educating young people about civic engagement and social responsibility. Learn more.

To learn more about CEP programs and staff positions or to apply online, visit our website at: http://www.civiceducationproject.com/jobs

Spring staff consideration begins January 5, 2012
Summer staff consideration begins February 1, 2012

Applications are accepted at any time but are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, so candidates are encouraged to apply early to ensure full consideration.

Apply now to join a group of people working together for a common cause — inspiring young people to make a difference!