Solidarity and Action for Human Rights Seeking Program Director Solidarity and Action For Human Rights (SAHR) is a community based organization serving the Muslim, South Asian, Arab and Middle Eastern communities, which have been targeted by the government and stigmatized by the media since the World Trade Center attacks. SAHR's mission is to provide much needed individual and community empowerment and to create spaces for community members to express their concerns. Our strong organizing mission is complemented by service provision components, which includes legal and financial referrals in addition to detention visits, courtroom support, family support and guidance to those who are facing discrimination, persecution and denial of civil rights.
Job Description 1) Planning & Outreach: Plan and implement programs and activities according to SAHR's mission, goals and objectives. Collaborate with other organizations to advance SAHR's objectives as an advocate of immigrants' rights and social justice issues. Outreach and coordinate events such as forums, training and workshops and seek community participation and empowerment. 2) Direct Services: Provide direct services and advocate for the clients, make referrals to legal & financial sources. Continuously assess and document problems impacting individuals or families in the community, work with others to seek change. 3) Administrative & Supervision: Oversee day to day functioning, organizing and coordination of the Project; work with staff and volunteers to ensure coverage during office open hours. Oversee expenditures and document financial records according to SAHR guidelines, work with Board designee in keeping and submitting financial transactions. Supervise and coordinate work assignment for volunteers, interns and staff members when applicable. Write and submit regular project reports; communicate and work with the Board of SAHR, funding partners and relevant others. 4) Pursue Funding Sources: Research funding sources for grants applicable to SAHR's mission and propose applications to the SAHR Board of Directors. Write and submit grant proposals or supervise the delegation of the work to staff, interns, or volunteers. 5) Other duties as designated by the Board. Qualifications: 1) B.A. or advance degrees, prior supervisory experience a plus 2) Has experience working in social services or community-based agencies, preferably in South Asian, Muslim or Arab communities; ability to work with individuals and communities in distress; ability to work professionally with others. 3) Bilingual in Urdu or other South Asian language preferred, understanding of cultures of affected populations is crucial. Salary: Full time position, salary range is $38,000-$42,000 depending on experience Contact: Please send resumes to: Elizabeth Braddon 453 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Or Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------ visit http://www.geocities.com/sapacchicago email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe sapac" in msg body to unsubscribe
