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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Job Announcement: Community Organizer with All of Us or None

All of Us or None

Job Description – Los Angeles Organizer





All of Us or None is an organization of formerly-incarcerated people,
prisoners, and our families. We are a civil and human rights
movement, working to win full restoration of rights for people when
they come out of jail or prison, and to eliminate all forms of
discrimination that we encounter because of past convictions and
imprisonment.



Purpose:

To assist with the every day operations, growth, and activities of All
of Us or None-Los Angeles

To help build, consolidate and coordinate All of Us or None chapters
in Southern California



Responsibilities:

§ Outreach and Membership development:

§ Develop partnerships with community organizations and service
providers, attend community meetings representing All of Us or None

§ Participate in chapter development strategies: outreach,
membership and volunteer recruitment and follow-up

§ Assist in developing leadership training and political
education curriculum

§ Define, delegate, and coordinate tasks for interns and volunteers

§ Maintain database of members and allies

§ Campaign Planning and Public Advocacy

§ Meet and correspond with elected officials to advocate for full
restoration of our rights, particularly focusing on Ban the Box in Los
Angeles County as a whole

§ Coordinate the Ban the Box Organizing Committee – develop
agendas, notify members of meetings, ensure follow up on designated
tasks

§ Assist in formulation of strategies and activities to move
campaigns forward

§ Participate in public speaking opportunities on behalf of the
campaign and All of Us or None

§ Develop methods for volunteers and members to engage in
effective public advocacy and public education

§ Attend conferences and coalition events to promote the All of
Us or None program

§ Fund-Raising

§ Represent All of Us or None and LSPC during site visits with funders

§ Review grant proposals

§ Develop grassroots fund-raising strategies, including major
donor outreach

§ Regional Coordination:

§ Meet with members from other Southern California chapters quarterly

§ Post action items to TakeActionCA.org for all Southern
California chapters

§ Participate in monthly statewide conference calls

§ Assist in regional coordination of statewide campaigns (such as
voter education outreach)

§ Follow up with contacts in Southern California expressing
interest in founding an All of Us or None Organizing Committee, or
launching a Ban the Box campaign





Qualifications:

Formerly-incarcerated person, or extensive knowledge of and experience
with the criminal justice system

Understanding of All of Us or None policy goals and overall program

Critical understanding of the criminal justice system, the barriers
faced by people returning home from prison, and a passion to impact
policy in this area

Broad commitment to social justice organizing and principles

Desire and ability to build leadership among formerly-incarcerated people

Able to travel and work some weekends –should own a car, have a
drivers’ license and insurance



Required Skills:

Good administrative skills: able to organize and access information,
answer phone and e-mail messages, keep well-organized paper and
electronic files

WORD, Excel, and e-mail/Internet computer skills

Strong communication skills – oral and written: ability to write
letters and present our point of view clearly

Self-starter/self-motivated: Able to work with minimum supervision,
Able to define next steps

Critical thinking skills: able to think strategically, able to define
and plan next steps

Able to accept direction from All of Us or None program staff
regardless of race, gender, age, class, or sexual orientation

Ability to interact, respect, and communicate across all lines that
divide us: race, class, age, gender, sexual orientation

Some fund-raising experience helpful

Open-minded, good listening skills

Commitment to follow up with organizing and networking contacts

Reliable and responsible; a team member

Policy advocacy experience, and/or knowledge of local and statewide
political process a plus

Able to travel and to work some weekends, late nights, and early mornings



Salary Range:

$35,000-$40,000, depending on Experience. Medical benefits included.



Applicants should submit a resumé and cover letter detailing your
experience and qualifications, and why you want to work with All of Us
or None by December 23rd at 5pm PST. Please send your application to
Melissa@anewwayoflife.org (preferred), or by mail to:



Melissa Burch

c/o A New Way of Life

P.O. Box 875288

Los Angeles, CA 90087



For more information, contact Melissa Burch at
melisssa@anewwayoflife.org or (323-357-8431)

Monday, November 15, 2010

PAID user research for those who use music for their projects

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PAID user research for those who use music for their projects

Date: 2010-11-15, 1:56PM
The Corbis User Research team is conducting a series of one on one research sessions with people who use music for their projects. This is a unique opportunity to provide direct feedback that will help inform new product developments. Here are more details:

What: 90 minute research session

Where: Your office or place of business - session will be conducted remotely using GoToMeeting

(requires that you have a computer, Broadband Internet connection and phone at time of study)

When: Sessions will be held between November 22 and December 3

Participants who are selected and complete the session will receive a $120 gift certificate to Amazon.com, which is our way of thanking for your time and feedback.

If you're interested in participating, please click on this link and fill out this short (5 min) survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5877MW7

Please feel free to share this invitation to those you think would fit this profile. These studies fill up quickly, so the sooner that we hear from you, the more likely you are to hear from us!



Compensation: $120 Amazon.com gift certificate for 90 minute session
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Original URL: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/etc/2062125539.html

Lab Tech

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Lab Tech

Date: 2010-11-11, 2:02PM

Great company looking for Lab Tech, with Electronic assembly experience, also cleanroom environment and milling shop tool experience.
Employee will be working with laser and scientific parts
Temp-fulltime position
Contract position
email resumes


  • Location: Santa Monica, CA
  • Compensation: $20/hr
  • This is a contract job.
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  • Please, no phone calls about this job!
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Original URL: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/etc/2055159081.html

Market Research Interviewers

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Market Research Interviewers

Date: 2010-11-11, 12:17PM

In Vivo BVA is an international market research firm that has an office in the West Covina Plaza mall. We will be intercepting respondents to participate in our market research surveys. You will be part of a team of research interviewers and recruiters with opportunities to learn and grow with our organization. We are looking for energetic and self-motivated individuals who have strong communication skills including the ability to read and speak clearly to conduct market research surveys. Light keyboarding is also required. You should be a team player who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.
As an employee, you receive: •$9.00 to start Flexible scheduling •Paid training •Business casual dress •Incentives • Professional office environment
Please email resume.


  • Location: West Covina Plaza Mall
  • This is a part-time job.
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Original URL: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/etc/2054949841.html

Paid Survey - Education study

Resolution Research has been retained by a higher education group to conduct an analysis of the learning habits in your area and seeks your input. As a thank you, if you qualify and complete the online survey, Resolution Research will send you $10 in appreciation for your time and input.

To learn more, just click on the link below for all the details.

Link: http://panel.resolutionresearch.com/cgi-bin/ssweb95.exe?f=195+275CD72200000934938D65DB1+1+1+uid=1279040&pid=S000001135

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Part time Marketing (Long Beach)

Part time Marketing

Date: 2010-11-08, 11:35AM

Part time Marketing rep MUST KNOW TRUCKING INDUSTRY Port of Long Beach helpful
must be able to work independently have own car $10 an hour plus commission
must be ambitious and responsible women welcome to apply!
Mike 562 213-2216

  • Location: Long Beach
  • Compensation: 10 hr plus millage and comm
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Original URL: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/etc/2049207050.html

Proctor - UCLA School of Law (Westwood)

Proctor - UCLA School of Law (Westwood)


Date: 2010-11-15, 10:55AM PST
Reply to: job-ksqup-2061704530@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]


The UCLA School of Law is a nationally recognized three-year graduate school where one of the world's most diverse law student populations comes together in an innovative and supportive environment. Individuals needed to proctor final exams. This is a temporary position starting around the end of November thru mid December. Exams are approximately 3-4 hours each, either in the morning or afternoon. There are several openings with 4 - 20 hours/week. To apply, please send resume and exact hours of availability each day for above dates.

Demonstrated track record of punctuality and reliability. Computer literate and ability to operate a personal computer using MS Word in Windows environment preferred. Must be able to lift 25 lb box of exams and carry to exam room.

Please note that this is a part time - temporary position Please email your resume with the subject as "Proctor FALL 2010"


  • Location: Westwood
  • Compensation: $11.07 per Hour
  • This is a part-time job.
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  • Please, no phone calls about this job!
  • Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.