Anacostia Organics; First Medical Cannabis Dispensary East of the River is Hiring!
Meet the Anacostia Organics team and apply for open positions at our job fair.
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Anacostia Arts Center, Historic Anacostia
1231 Good Hope Road
Washington, DC 20020
September 22, 2018
12 pm -- 4pm
Meet the Anacostia Organics team and apply for open positions at our job fair.
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Anacostia Arts Center, Historic Anacostia
1231 Good Hope Road
Washington, DC 20020
September 22, 2018
12 pm -- 4pm
Posted September 13, 2018
U.S. Park Police will present their seventh Citizens' Academy starting Wednesday, September 12, 2018
National Capital Parks-East
Greetings,
The U.S. Park Police will present their seventh Citizens' Academy starting Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and run through November 7, 2018 at the United States Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility located at 1901 Anacostia Drive, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Investigators, trainers, station commanders, and officers will explain the United States Park Police organization, police procedures, and what it is like to be a police officer at the United States Park Police Citizens' Academy. Topics include: Use of Force, Investigations, Special Forces Operations, Radio Communications, Emergency Response, and much more.
This nine-session course is offered by the Office of Workforce Development of the United States Park Police and is open to those who: are U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older, live or work in the National Capital Region; or are the parents, partners, or spouses of employees of the United States Park Police and the National Park Service, pass a criminal history investigation.
For more information, and/or to apply, please click to links below:
U.S. Park Police Citizens' Academy Flyer
U.S. Park Police Citizen's Academy Application
Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent
National Capital Parks-East
NPS National Capital Parks-East | Front Office | 202-690-5185 | www.nps.gov/nace |
Greetings,
The U.S. Park Police will present their seventh Citizens' Academy starting Wednesday, September 12, 2018. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and run through November 7, 2018 at the United States Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility located at 1901 Anacostia Drive, SE, Washington, DC 20019. Investigators, trainers, station commanders, and officers will explain the United States Park Police organization, police procedures, and what it is like to be a police officer at the United States Park Police Citizens' Academy. Topics include: Use of Force, Investigations, Special Forces Operations, Radio Communications, Emergency Response, and much more.
This nine-session course is offered by the Office of Workforce Development of the United States Park Police and is open to those who: are U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older, live or work in the National Capital Region; or are the parents, partners, or spouses of employees of the United States Park Police and the National Park Service, pass a criminal history investigation.
For more information, and/or to apply, please click to links below:
U.S. Park Police Citizens' Academy Flyer
U.S. Park Police Citizen's Academy Application
Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent
National Capital Parks-East
NPS National Capital Parks-East | Front Office | 202-690-5185 | www.nps.gov/nace |
Arts Lab Program Coordinator
HALCYON
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Program Coordinator, Halcyon Arts Lab
Reports To: Program Director, Halcyon Arts Lab
Status: Full-time Exempt
Date: July 3, 2018
Halcyon HQ: Washington, DC
About Halcyon
Halcyon seeks and celebrates creativity in all forms and galvanizes creative individuals aspiring to promote social good. We bring together diverse groups of changemakers in art and social enterprise and provide a safe haven for their bold ideas to take flight. Halcyon offers an ecosystem of advocacy that encourages socially engaged creatives to learn, freely experiment, sometimes fail, and advance their talents and visions. In doing so, we foster new pathways to knowledge and resources, and help innovators transform their inspiration into impact.
Position Description
The Halcyon Arts Lab Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for day-to-day residency activities by supporting and managing the eight Halcyon Arts Lab Fellows, and eight Halcyon Lab Youth Fellows. A successful candidate will establish nurturing relationships with Arts Lab fellows while providing an environment of constructive learning, critique, and dialogue. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director to execute the fellows recruitment and selection process; implement key programming; assist logistical needs for the fellows; and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Arts Lab program. A successful applicant will have a background in arts administration with a focus on contemporary art practices.
Visit http://halcyonhouse.org/ for the full position description and to learn about our core programs.
To apply, submit resume and cover letter to: inquiry@halcyonhouse.org.
HALCYON
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Program Coordinator, Halcyon Arts Lab
Reports To: Program Director, Halcyon Arts Lab
Status: Full-time Exempt
Date: July 3, 2018
Halcyon HQ: Washington, DC
About Halcyon
Halcyon seeks and celebrates creativity in all forms and galvanizes creative individuals aspiring to promote social good. We bring together diverse groups of changemakers in art and social enterprise and provide a safe haven for their bold ideas to take flight. Halcyon offers an ecosystem of advocacy that encourages socially engaged creatives to learn, freely experiment, sometimes fail, and advance their talents and visions. In doing so, we foster new pathways to knowledge and resources, and help innovators transform their inspiration into impact.
Position Description
The Halcyon Arts Lab Program Coordinator will be primarily responsible for day-to-day residency activities by supporting and managing the eight Halcyon Arts Lab Fellows, and eight Halcyon Lab Youth Fellows. A successful candidate will establish nurturing relationships with Arts Lab fellows while providing an environment of constructive learning, critique, and dialogue. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Program Director to execute the fellows recruitment and selection process; implement key programming; assist logistical needs for the fellows; and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Arts Lab program. A successful applicant will have a background in arts administration with a focus on contemporary art practices.
- Plan and implement core programming: fellows orientation, skills series, critiques, artist mentorship, guest artist visits, social outings, and various events
- Manage all aspects of the fellows recruitment and selections process
- Communicate clearly and regularly with fellows, Halcyon staff, and external stakeholders
- Design surveys, collect and analyze data to report on the program’s effectiveness; recommend and implement changes to strengthen the program
- Assist with maintaining and updating social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) for Halcyon Arts Lab, updating the Halcyon Arts Lab webpage, and drafting invitations and key communications in coordination with the Communications Director
- Supervise, mentor, and establish workflow for interns
- Provide support at Halcyon-wide events and programs as needed
- Develop, implement and evaluate Halcyon Arts Lab Youth Fellowship Program
- Help to maintain Halcyon Arts Lab facilities including but not limited to: dance studio scheduling, workshop usage, and gallery programming
- Maintain communication with fellows at the end of each program to foster a strong alumni network
- Perform other duties as requested by the Program Director and Halcyon leadership
- A BA degree or higher
- Minimum Experience Requirements:
- 1-2 years of experience in arts-related field, preferably with an interdisciplinary focus.
- A passion for the arts across disciplines and a strong commitment to supporting emerging individuals.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail orientated, and able to work with multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Thrive in working in a fast-paced, dynamic, work environment
- Excellent social skills and an ability to work proactively with artists and liaise with donors, sponsors, and other professional colleagues. Able to work weekend and evenings as required by program responsibilities
- A good sense of humor
Visit http://halcyonhouse.org/ for the full position description and to learn about our core programs.
To apply, submit resume and cover letter to: inquiry@halcyonhouse.org.
Mayor Muriel Bowser Presents
1000 Opportunities Initiative
The 1,000 Opportunities Initiative offers residents paid employment opportunities to gain skills for rewarding careers. Our Employment Team will also guide participants throughout the long-term employment search process -- from applying for jobs to a successful interview. Participants will be placed in one of the programs below:
Placements will include private businesses, as well as DC Government agencies like DPR, DDOT or DPR.
www.1KOpportunitiesDC.com
1000 Opportunities Initiative
The 1,000 Opportunities Initiative offers residents paid employment opportunities to gain skills for rewarding careers. Our Employment Team will also guide participants throughout the long-term employment search process -- from applying for jobs to a successful interview. Participants will be placed in one of the programs below:
- DC Infrastructure
- DC Career Connections
- Pathways for Young Adults
- Apprenticeship DC
- Project Employment
- On the Job Training
Placements will include private businesses, as well as DC Government agencies like DPR, DDOT or DPR.
www.1KOpportunitiesDC.com
Looking for an Artist for Book Cover Image
This year, the Anacostia Coordinating Council partnered with Day Eight in the DC Poet Project, an open-to-all poetry competition. Five preliminary events resulted in five finalists, who competed to be selected the overall winner. Anacostia's John Johnson was selected the overall winner, and Day Eight is now publishing a book of his poetry through his win. Day Eight's Robert Bettmann has asked for our help finding an illustration for the cover of John's book. It’s easy to submit your image, or website, for consideration -- visit the form on Day Eight's website here: http://dayeight.org/dc-poet-project/image-call/?form_id=9 You can see video of John reading his poetry here, here, and here. The book will be published this summer, and the artist/image will also be promoted through the book publication. Day Eight will pay a $100 license fee to use the image on the cover, and the artist will keep ownership of the artwork, and all other reproduction rights. Anacostia-based artists are especially encouraged to submit. Posted on 06/26/2018 |
For illustration purposes only. Actual book size and type may differ.
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SKYLAND WORKFORCE CENTER
SPONSORED BY JP MORGAN CHASE & Co. ONE WEEK INTENSIVE Construction Certification & Training Training Dates: Friday, July 6 - Friday, July 13 Location: Skyland Workforce Center, 2509 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020 Interested? Contact: 202.793.2145 or sfinley@skylandworkforcecenter.org Eligibility Requirements: + 18 years or older + Resident of Ward 6, 7 or 8 + High school diploma or GED + Interest in construction work required + Possess or potential to obtain valid driver's license or learner's permit Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 27 Proudly Presented in Partnership with: 11th Street Bridge Park American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB) |
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The Wayfinder Foundation is making investments in individual women activists through a fellowship model called the Community Activist Fellowship Program. In 2018, the Fellowship program will make awards of up to $5,000 to women activists in Indianapolis, Indiana; Los Angeles, California; Memphis, Tennessee, and Washington, DC.
For more information about this opportunity, click: Wayfinder Community Activist Fellowship. |
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ACC is now hiring part-time Ward 8 Park Stewards. Interested or know someone who is? Click here for an application.
Do you know of a Ward 8 young person seeking a part-time organizer job? The Vote16 campaign is hiring. https://generationcitizen.org/were-hiring-a-vote16dc-campaign-organizer
About Vote16USA and Vote16DC:
Vote16USA is a national initiative, organized by Generation Citizen, that supports youth-led campaigns to lower the voting age to 16 on the local level in cities around the country and promotes the issue on a national level. Since launching in 2015, Vote16USA has become the leading authority on this policy issue and currently supports youth-led campaigns in several states.
In 2017, Generation Citizen partnered with a number of local community organizations to launch a campaign to pass legislation to lower the voting age to 16 in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of a Campaign Manager, Vote16DC has cultivated a growing number of organizational and individual supporters, as well as a cohort of emerging youth leaders from several after-school programs across the city. We worked with City Councilmembers to introduce a bill on April 10, and are now working to build additional support and secure the bill’s passage.
Generation Citizen seeks to hire a part-time Campaign Organizer to help train and support youth leaders who are working on the Vote16DC campaign and help with advocacy and organizing activities.
Specific responsibilities will include some or all of the following duties:
Posted May 31, 2018
Vote16USA is a national initiative, organized by Generation Citizen, that supports youth-led campaigns to lower the voting age to 16 on the local level in cities around the country and promotes the issue on a national level. Since launching in 2015, Vote16USA has become the leading authority on this policy issue and currently supports youth-led campaigns in several states.
In 2017, Generation Citizen partnered with a number of local community organizations to launch a campaign to pass legislation to lower the voting age to 16 in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of a Campaign Manager, Vote16DC has cultivated a growing number of organizational and individual supporters, as well as a cohort of emerging youth leaders from several after-school programs across the city. We worked with City Councilmembers to introduce a bill on April 10, and are now working to build additional support and secure the bill’s passage.
Generation Citizen seeks to hire a part-time Campaign Organizer to help train and support youth leaders who are working on the Vote16DC campaign and help with advocacy and organizing activities.
Specific responsibilities will include some or all of the following duties:
- Recruit, train, and support a cohort of youth (primarily ages 14-18) to serve as Vote16DC campaign leaders;
- Conduct outreach to potential Vote16DC coalition partners;
- Engage other key stakeholders in the community to become supporters of Vote16DC;
- Perform outreach and education to the broader community to increase public support for Vote16DC;
- Help plan and facilitate Vote16DC coalition meetings and calls;
- Lead meetings, calls, and other communication with Vote16DC youth leaders;
- Represent the campaign in meetings with coalition partners, city council members, and other stakeholders
- Assist in communications with DC Councilmembers and other DC Government officials regarding Vote16DC;
- Support other campaign organizing activities, as needed.
Posted May 31, 2018
ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS ARENA JOB FAIR
MAY 7 - 10, 2018
Join us on Monday, May 7, Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10
Technical positions on May 7
Entry Level positions on May 9 & 10
RISE Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20032
Registration 8:00 AM
Doors Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pre-Registration at RISE Center April 23, 2018 through May 4, 2018
Contact careers@eventsdc.com • 202-249-3282
MAY 7 - 10, 2018
Join us on Monday, May 7, Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10
Technical positions on May 7
Entry Level positions on May 9 & 10
RISE Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington DC 20032
Registration 8:00 AM
Doors Open: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pre-Registration at RISE Center April 23, 2018 through May 4, 2018
Contact careers@eventsdc.com • 202-249-3282
Responsibilities include:
Social Media & Online Content (80%):
- Create and post content on DC Vote’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Draft emails to communicate our mission, updates, and calls to action to DC Vote’s list.
- Develop long-term plans for developing DC Vote’s online presence.
Events Support (10%):
- Play key role with event logistics for lobby days on Capitol Hill, community festivals, and political events.
- Recruit and manage volunteer teams.
Administrative Tasks (10%):
- Handle front desk responsibilities, including answering phone calls and greeting visitors.
- Manage day-to-day administrative duties
- Other duties as assigned and as skills expand.
Qualifications:
- Experience with creating content for social media platforms & writing emails.
- Relevant experience required (school, volunteer work, or paid employment all accepted).
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills, including editing skills
- High School Diploma required. Associates degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Must be well organized and have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively or autonomously.
- Familiarity with Microsoft computer applications.
- Familiarity with BlueUtopia and Phone2Action, or other CRMs preferred but not required.
- Washington DC residency is preferred, passion for equality for DC a must.
Job Details:
- Full-Time forty (40) hours per week position; generally 9:00 to 5:30 with ½ hour lunch break, note: position includes some weekend and evening hours
- Annual salary - $32,000 - $38,000 depending on experience
- Competitive Benefits including dental, vision, life, vacation, sick/personal and holiday time and employer-matched IRA
How to Apply: Please send your resume a one-page cover letter explaining why you want to work at DC Vote and why we should consider your application for this position, and samples of social media content you created and delivered, including their metrics. Send all materials to Bo Shuff, Executive Director, at info@dcvote.org
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IHOP
1523 Alabama Ave SE Washington, DC 20032 IHOP on Alabama Avenue is hiring. People can go to the following site to apply.at SnagAjob.com / IHOP 3222 |
Job/Internship Opportunities
From the Desk of National Capital Parks-East Superintendent Tara Morrison:
National Capital Parks-East
National Capital Parks-East
Dear Partners,
We are excited to announce the following opportunity.
Community Liaison Consultant:
The National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF) will jointly manage a Community Liaison Consultant working at Anacostia Park. The consultant will report directly to the park superintendent and will benefit from the support of NPF staff, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships. The community liaison will operate from a NPS office in Washington, DC for one year. Contract renewable annually for up to three years, based on performance.
Please see the announcement on Idealist.org for more details on the position and how to apply.
Thank you.
Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent
National Capital Parks-East
NPS National Capital Parks-East | 202-690-5185 | www.nps.gov/nace |
Dear Partners,
We are excited to announce the following opportunity.
Community Liaison Consultant:
The National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF) will jointly manage a Community Liaison Consultant working at Anacostia Park. The consultant will report directly to the park superintendent and will benefit from the support of NPF staff, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships. The community liaison will operate from a NPS office in Washington, DC for one year. Contract renewable annually for up to three years, based on performance.
Please see the announcement on Idealist.org for more details on the position and how to apply.
Thank you.
Tara D. Morrison
Superintendent
National Capital Parks-East
NPS National Capital Parks-East | 202-690-5185 | www.nps.gov/nace |
Posted on ACC: February 27, 2018. Last verified open: 03/05/2018.
Paid Internship: The Smithsonian Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education
rom: Smithsonian African American Association
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 11:32 AM
Subject: Paid Internship: The Smithsonian Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education
Please distribute around your networks:
The Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education is funded through an endowed fund in memory of Claudine K. Brown, an educator and influential leader of the Smithsonian. Awardees of the Brown Internship are appointed based on a demonstrated interest in the field of education and museum leadership. Internships are available for high school and college students, including under-served youth. Available internship opportunities are intended to increase participation of underserved students who are under-represented in the education and museum leadership field. Interns are placed in offices, museums, and research centers throughout the Smithsonian Institution where they will help to create, develop and disseminate innovative educational programs and resources at the Smithsonian, online, in the classroom and in communities.
Application deadline is March 15th!
https://www.smithsonianofi.com/claudine-k-brown-internship-in-education/
Omar Wynn
Chair, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American History
Tim Smith
Deputy Chair, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American Indian
Omar Eaton-Martínez
Member, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American History
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 11:32 AM
Subject: Paid Internship: The Smithsonian Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education
Please distribute around your networks:
The Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education is funded through an endowed fund in memory of Claudine K. Brown, an educator and influential leader of the Smithsonian. Awardees of the Brown Internship are appointed based on a demonstrated interest in the field of education and museum leadership. Internships are available for high school and college students, including under-served youth. Available internship opportunities are intended to increase participation of underserved students who are under-represented in the education and museum leadership field. Interns are placed in offices, museums, and research centers throughout the Smithsonian Institution where they will help to create, develop and disseminate innovative educational programs and resources at the Smithsonian, online, in the classroom and in communities.
Application deadline is March 15th!
https://www.smithsonianofi.com/claudine-k-brown-internship-in-education/
Omar Wynn
Chair, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American History
Tim Smith
Deputy Chair, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American Indian
Omar Eaton-Martínez
Member, Smithsonian African American Association
National Museum of American History
Posted on ACC: February 27, 2018.
11th Street Bridge Park has Job Opportunities
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There are 4 openings within the 11th Street Bridge Park Department.
Urban Farm Administrator - 11th Street Bridge Park
Urban Farm Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow - 11th Street Bridge Park
Program Associate - 11th Street Bridge Park
Grant & Project Coordinator - 11th Street Bridge Park
There is 1 opening with Building Bridges Across the River.
Director of Development - Building Bridges Across the River
http://thearcdc.org/jobs
Urban Farm Administrator - 11th Street Bridge Park
Urban Farm Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow - 11th Street Bridge Park
Program Associate - 11th Street Bridge Park
Grant & Project Coordinator - 11th Street Bridge Park
There is 1 opening with Building Bridges Across the River.
Director of Development - Building Bridges Across the River
http://thearcdc.org/jobs
Posted on ACC: March 2, 2018.
