“Got Green?,” a program of the White Center Community Development Association, is hosting its first open house from 6pm-8pm on Wednesday, March 17th at the Columbia City South Side Commons Building, located at 3518 S. Edmunds Street.

According to the WCCDA:

Expect food, entertainment, multimedia presentations and the chance to network with Got Green and their community partners on how to support Green jobs, Green initiatives, youth, low-income communities of color and more.

Child care is available – this event is open and free to the public.

Please see flier below for more information, or visit the Got Green website:

If you read The White Center Blog regularly, you’re probably aware that, aside from providing a much-needed and timely service to the White Center area, we’re growing very quickly in both traffic, content and Advertisers (more info on us here).

And growth can be good, except of course when it starts to overwhelm a very small staff.

Hence, this posting – we’re looking for at least two capable folks to come join our Burien-based team:

1. JOURNALIST/EDITOR with WordPress knowledge (or you’re at least not afraid to learn it). Yes, we need another Editor to collect content, format it, copy edit, add graphics (and do appropriate FTPing if necessary), then push the “Publish” button to update some of our up-and-coming blogs (we currently have 6 total, with more coming soon…).
2. SALES REP who can call on local businesses to let them know about us. We have nice Rate Cards, fast-growing traffic, solid, original Reporting and Photography, and we’re finding that selling Ads is easy – we just need more feet on the ground!

Here’s some more info:

• We prefer to find local folks who live in the area (and yes, you can work from home!).
• We like people who are involved in their communities (we’re active in ours).
• We like to find people who either read the blog already, or know of us.
• You can work part or full-time (some folks working here now have other gigs).
• You can set your own hours.
• This is a “ground-floor opportunity” and you will be part of a small, growing team.
• These are Contractor (1099) positions, meaning that you’ll be paid on an either per-job/hourly basis or pure Commission. And believe it or not, we also accept Volunteers! There are no benefits other than working with a fun, local, talented team who like to make a difference in their community.
• Your work will be seen not just here on The White Center Blog, but our five other area sister sites as well, including:
  • The B-Town Blog
  • The Waterland Blog (for Des Moines)
  • The Normandy Park Blog
  • The Tukwila Blog
  • The SeaTac Blog

Requirements:

• Please have a computer and internet access (we’ll give you an email account).
• Please have a reliable car & valid driver’s license.
• Please have the ability to manage your clients throughout their entire Ad run on the sites (this includes staying in contact with them, renewing them when their contracts expire, etc.).
• You will work as an Independent Contractor, meaning you’ll be responsible for your own taxes, insurance, etc. and there are no additional benefits).
• You dig the internet and are excited about its future possibilities, including new technologies like the upcoming iPad.
• You like Local News, Events, Arts, Entertainment and more, as well as helping out your community(we hold our own Fundraiser Blog Parties about once per quarter, and over our 2+ year lifespan have raised over $13,000 for local charities).

To apply for one of these positions, please email us your resume, links to your online stuff (ie: Facebook, LinkedIn, Blogs, etc.), and your interests and availability!

The White Center Community Development Associated (WCCDA) is looking to hire a “Resident Fellow,” and they’ve extended the deadline for applications to 5pm, Tuesday, Feb. 16th.

This is a part-time position for an intern who would work through the end of 2010 to “help further its goals and develop knowledge and skills to effect community level change in White Center.”

The pay is $15 per hour with limited hours, the deadline is Jan. 29th and here’s the full job listing:

RESIDENT LEADER FELLOW – Neighborhood Revitalization Job Description

The Resident Fellow is a part-time internship within the CDA’s Neighborhood Revitalization Line of Business to help further its goals and develop knowledge and skills to effect community level change in White Center. It is expected that through this internship program, the Fellow will gain practical experience in community organizing and outreach, and solid interpersonal and organizational skills.

Reports to: Customers:

• Neighborhood Revitalization Program Manager CDA agency partners and workgroup members, residents and other CDA constituents

Job Duties /Major Responsibilities

1. COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Assist NR Program Manager to work with White Center’s produce markets initiative in the business district and to raise awareness of healthy food options for residents, families, youth & seniors. Assist NR Program Manager to conduct community outreach for the White Center business district marketing strategy, including but not limited to the shoppers card project and the business attraction package. Other tasks as assigned.
2. ADMINISTRATIVE/PROGRAM SUPPORT Become familiar with designated NR program strategies and projects. Act on requests by the NR Program Manager to provide follow-up communication, data support, and logistical/administrative assistance for NR-related work. Provide periodic reporting to the NR Program Manager on outcomes, issues, and needed actions for data, administrative and workgroup activities.
3. CAPACITY BUILDING Participate in resident leader fellowship circles and evaluation; attend mandatory workshops for skill building and leadership training.
4. DATA SYSTEM SUPPORT Become familiar with the CDA’s database (Salesforce) purpose, type of data, and reports so as to assist in locating relevant data for designated internal and external parties. Become familiar with the CDA’s Salesforce database purpose, type of data and reports so as to be able to identify relevant Neighborhood Revitalization data for input and extraction. Perform data entry as requested and assist in compiling relevant Neighborhood Revitalization data for results accountability and funder requests.
5. DEPARTMENT/TEAM/AGENCY Develop and follow an annual workplan tied to NR goals. Participate in evening and/or weekend events as required. Participate in CDA meetings, events, etc. as required. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and expectation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required:

1. Commitment to the White Center CDA mission, vision and values.
2. Highly desirable – Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time.
3. Comfort and confidence with community organizing, outreach, and meeting new people.
4. Excellent communication skills and proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.
5. Highly desirable – Bilingual in English and either Spanish, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Somali, Cantonese, Samoan, Amharic, Tigrinia, Tagalog, or other language spoken by residents of WC/BP.
6. Basic computer skills including word processing, database and presentation software.
7. Strong ability to work with others, develop resources and build alliances; proven ability to work with extremely diverse populations, including age, language & ethnic diversity.
8. Must have access to transportation and ability to attend day/evening meetings as required.
9. Preference given to White Center/Boulevard Park residents (98168, 98106, 98146 area codes).

Education & Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required qualifications and skills set will be considered.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and monitor. Some heavy lifting and physical labor is required during special events.

This position requires occasional travel to meetings and conferences. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Hours and Compensation: Fellow must have the ability to attend flexible day/evening meetings as required by their respective department. Fellows are part time employees of White Center CDA with no health benefits. Fellows will be compensated at an hourly rate of $15/hour thru December 31, 2010, total hours not to exceed 667. Fellows generally average 10-15 hours per week based on this arrangement. Future work is negotiable based on performance and budget.

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and three names & contact info. for references to:

White Center Community Development Association
Attn: NR Resident Fellow
1615 SW Cambridge Street
Seattle, WA 98106

Tel (206) 694 1082

Fax (206) 658 8344

Website: wccda.org

OR e-mail resume, cover letter and three names & contact info. for references to: Info@wccda.org

All application must be in by Friday, January 29 at 5:00pm.

If you have further questions or comments, contact Soona Vili at (206) 694-1082 or via email at Info@wccda.org.

The White Center Community Development Association prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities or in employment and application for employment as protected under state or federal law. We are an equal opportunity employment.

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Highline School District is looking to hire a Site Manager for its Beverly Park Elementary School, located at 1201 South 104th Street in White Center.

The starting salary is between $36,400 – $38,272, DOE, plus benefits.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 22nd (or until the position is filled), and you should send cover letter & resume to llavorl@hsd401.org.

Here’s the listing:

Purpose Statement: To develop and maintain programs and partnerships to support the academic, health and social success of students in accordance with the goals of the CSC strategic plan

Essential Functions:

• Communicate the CSC full-service community school mission and vision to community, parents, staff and students
• Develop and supervise a range of programs, during and afterschool, as well as throughout school breaks.
• Recruit, orient and supervise full-service community school staff, volunteers and interns
• Collaborate with Principals and key stakeholders to develop site work plan
• Participate in school committees and decision-making bodies
• Ensure program objectives are achieved in compliance with professional standards and according to District and CSC policies and full service community schools vision
• Work with school and CSC staff to design projects that meet youth development objectives
• Plan, develop and implement programs to meet student needs
• Recruit and manage collaborative program partners to expand offerings; especially those that affect issues of disproportionality and increase academic success of students
• Collect data, administer surveys and other evaluation tasks as required
• Grant writing/reporting or other fund development for specific programs or projects as needed
• Work collaboratively with CSC staff
• Other duties as assigned
• Proficient ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (excel, word, power point, publisher, etc.);

Job Requirements:

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to work within a school setting and effectively communicate with staff, parents, and students.
• Ability to schedule and facilitate numerous activities, meetings and events; gather, collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment
• Flexible and able to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
• Ability to problem-solve day-to-day program issues
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; deal with changing priorities; work under frequent interruptions; and work as part of a team.
• Posses a working knowledge of youth development
• Ability to facilitate group discussions, including conflict resolution
• An understanding of and ability to complete complex multi-step written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of skills needed students to make healthy, successful progress academically, emotionally and socially.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; plan and manage projects
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under limited supervision following standardized practices and methods
• Ability to lead, guide, and coordinate others
• Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment:
This job is primarily performed within school buildings in a generally clean and healthy environment. Some travel is required locally to meet with program partners and nationally to attend conferences and trainings.

Experience and Education:
Bachelors degree in job related field, such as education, social work, recreation, etc. Six years of youth development, program management and supervision experience may substitute.

Job related experience is required. At least two years of youth development program management and staff supervision is required, in addition to education requirement.

Terms of Employment:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance is required; First Aid and CPR training required within first 30 days
• The position is Full Time; starting salary is $36,400 – $38,272, DOE plus benefits.
• Position reports to the Community Schools Director.
• Please send cover letter & resume to llavorl@hsd401.org.
• Position closes on January 22, 2010 or until filled.

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