PIRG Campus Organizers work at 75 campuses across the country. Campus Organizers will lead public interest campaigns, educate and empower college students, train new leaders, and build a strong organization that's capable of tackling the problems that confront our society. Click here to learn more.

The state PIRGs' Fellowship Program is designed to develop leaders for the public interest movement. The program offers a unique combination of mentorship, training, and hands-on advocacy and organizing experience to a select group of skilled, dedicated individuals who wish to explore careers as public interest advocates, organizers, or executive directors . Click here to learn more.

The Leland-Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a year-long fellowship that trains emerging leaders to fight against hunger. The Program offers a unique approach, providing fellows with training in both direct service program development and public policy as it relates to hunger and poverty issues. For the first six months of the program, Fellows work directly with both urban and rural community organizations involved in direct humanitarian efforts, such as food banks, local advocacy groups and community empowerment programs. They then return to Washington, DC completing the year with work at national policy and advocacy organizations involved in the anti-hunger and poverty movement, such as the National Coalition for the Homeless, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bread for the World, or the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, among others. These policy placements give the Fellows insight into the process that shapes policy on the national level.

With experience in both field work and policy, Leland - Emerson Hunger Fellows become effective leaders in the anti-hunger movement.

How to Apply
The application deadline for the 2002-2003 class of Hunger Fellows, beginning their program year in August 2002, is January 31, 2002.

Applicants must submit a resume, letter of reference (optional), and two essays answering the following questions:
1. Why do you want to be a Mickey Leland Hunger Fellow? (Include any experience in your life that motivates you to work against hunger and limit your response to one page)
2. How do you see the fellowship opportunity fitting into your career/life goals? (Please limit your response to one-half page.)

For more specific application information, please visit our website: www.hungercenter.org. If you have questions, please email fellows@hungercenter.org or call (202) 547-7022 ext. 16 or 17.

Fellows are selected on the basis of their commitment to social change, diversity of experience and perspective, vision for the future, demonstrated leadership potential, and willingness to learn and have their lives changed by this experience. All applicants over the age of 18 will be considered regardless of educational level, race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic origin.

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Positions offered nationwide

One year, fulltime paid staff positions with grassroots advocacy groups to twenty recent grads who aspire to careers advancing social justice.

JUSTICECORPS participants will receive training from the nation's leading organizers and advocates, then go on to work on local, state, and national campaigns to end homelessness, renew communities, and increase social and economic fairness. JusticeCorps positions involve community organizing on the front lines of battles, for nationwide affiliates of organizations such as ACORN (Associated Community Organizations for Reform Now), the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition, the Massachusetts-based Alliance to Develop Power, and San Francisco's Tenderloin Housing Clinic.

These one-year positions earn $18,500 plus benefits. Most, if not all, trainees are expected to obtain ongoing, full-time employment with economic justice groups following the end of the initial year. One-week training sessions with the nation's leading organizers and activists will be held in San Francisco in late August, to be followed by a similar session mid-year. Jobs are scheduled to begin on Sept. 1, 2002.

JUSTICECORPS is a project of Housing America. Housing America Director Randy Shaw has worked on economic justice campaigns for 20 years and is the author of several books concerning Activism.

To apply: Send resume before March 1st to:
JUSTICECORPS
126 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
or email: thc@igc.org, Subject: JUSTICECORPS.

Interviews will begin in March, with final selections made by April 15.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Management
Expand volunteer base, particularly of chef and nutritionist instructors. Train and manage all current and new volunteer chefs and nutritionists and develop and implement volunteer retention strategies. Work with fellow AmeriCorps*VISTA members and class coordinators to develop successful strategies.
· Recruit volunteer chefs and nutritionists to teach in new and existing Western MA locations.
· Provide training for new volunteer chefs and nutritionists.
· Coordinate volunteers and class schedules.
· Develop and implement volunteer recognition and retention strategies, working closely with fellow AmeriCorps*VISTA members.

Class Coordination
Expand number of classes offered from 10 (current rate) to 16 classes. At least 5 of the new classes will include youth participants.
· Identify and recruit 5-7 new class sites. Work with local volunteers and Boston manager to assess the needs and capacity of potential sites to host classes.
· Provide training and follow-up for sites and volunteers in each new community.

External Relations and Fundraising
Increase community partnerships and expand local financial and in-kind support
· Identify potential community partners, focusing on community gardens and CSA programs.
· Work with Boston manager, local volunteers and potential community partners to outline and define areas of collaboration.
· Seek financial and in-kind support from local restaurants, businesses, and organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS
College Degree. Ability to manage volunteers and work independently and with diverse populations including chefs, social workers, and low-income persons. Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work under pressure. Computer skills required, including familiarity with MS Applications. Knowledge of low-income neighborhoods and social service agencies that serve those neighborhoods locally and/or some experience with hunger issues preferred. Knowledge of culinary arts and/or nutrition desirable. Spanish proficiency preferred. Other language skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license and access to a car. Some travel required.

HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter:
Mary Bot, AmeriCorps*VISTA Team Leader
32 Rutland St., Boston, MA 02118
phone: 617/267-5828 fax: 617/267-5845 e mail: mbot@ofl.org

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