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Student/Farmworker Alliance http://sfalliance.org/ September 1, 2008 JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Student/Farmworker Alliance (SFA) is currently hiring one full-time national co-coordinator to begin no later than January 2009. This position is based in Immokalee, Florida and requires a minimum two-year commitment. The application deadline is October 15, 2008. We are: SFA is a national network of students and youth organizing with farmworkers to eliminate sweatshop conditions and modern-day slavery in the fields. We work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, a membership-led organization of mostly Latino, Haitian, and Mayan Indian low-wage workers based in Southwest Florida. Together we won the four-year Taco Bell Boycott in 2005, McDonald's campaign in 2007 and Burger King campaign in 2008. SFA is a founding member of the Alliance for Fair Food. We also work in close partnership with Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida. You are: A student/youth organizer with two or more years experience working for progressive social change. Excellent communicator (written/oral) in English and Spanish w/ translating skills. A skilled networker. Organized, accountable, and self-motivated. Willing to work long & unpredictable hours, including late nights and weekends. Computer savvy (possibly with web design, desktop publishing, and bookkeeping skills). Committed to anti-oppression, collective liberation and building diverse movement leadership. A creative team player comfortable working as part of a collective.Job description: Staff is chosen by and accountable to the SFA Steering Committee and the CIW. The national co-coordinator is based in Immokalee and is responsible for SFA's day-to-day operations, including: Communication (electronic, written, and in-person) with the CIW, SFA members and allies Developing campaign strategy with a team of farmworkers and student & faith organizers Campaign coordination & outreach Tour, conference, and mobilization logistics Fundraising and basic nonprofit administration Facilitating workshops Provide on-the-ground support to CIW Materials productionTo apply: Send a resume, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample in English and Spanish, and a cover letter responding to the following questions: What previous involvement have you had with SFA and CIW? Why are you interested in working for SFA? What strengths do you bring to the position? Do you have experience living outside the US or working with immigrant communities within the US? What motivates you to participate in the fight for social justice?Application materials should be sent in Word or PDF format [EMAIL PROTECTED] deadline is October 15, 2008. SFA is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, working-class, LGBT and differently-abled persons are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact us at (239) 657-8311 [EMAIL PROTECTED] visit http://sfalliance.org/ -- Student/Farmworker Alliance P.O. Box 603 Immokalee, FL 34143 web | www.sfalliance.org phone | 239.657.8311 fax | 239. 657.5260 __________________________________________________________________________ This low-volume list is for Student/Farmworker Alliance news and announcements. To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Support SFA's sustainability - Become a Sustainer at http://sfalliance.org/donate.html www.sfalliance.org - www.ciw-online.org __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! MTV Blog & Rock >¡Cuéntanos tu historia, inspira una canción y gánate un viaje a los Premios MTV! Participa aquí http://mtvla.yahoo.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Internet group address: http://groups.google.com/group/ChicagoMayDay To send e-mail: [email protected] To unsuscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
