Technical,
Production and Non-Academic Employment
November 29, 2007
Join the Media Movement - CIMA: Center for International Media Action is Hiring!
Position: Alliance Building/Program Development
http://www.mediaactioncenter.org/jobs
Take part in the surging demand to reform the media, the growing movement for media justice!
CIMA is seeking an experienced social justice and media organizer/advocate for a full-time position based in Brooklyn, NY.
Now more than ever, people are challenging corporate media bias, rising cable rates, internet censorship. They are building independent media, community radio, TV and wireless networks. CIMA develops alliances and strategies among groups doing this work across the US and around the world.
CIMA works with organizing, advocacy, academic and funding groups to produce research, events, publications, strategic plans and governance structures that can advance the interests and role of people of color, women, low-income and other marginalized constituencies in media policy and activism, ownership and production.
This is a growing, worldwide movement. Media policy, technology and economics are transforming rapidly, and if they are to support a more just, free, healthy world, this movement needs to succeed.
We are looking for someone with skills, expertise and commitment in areas of alliance building, program development, and project coordination. CIMA is a nonprofit organization, supported by philanthropic grants and fee-for-service contracts with other nonprofits. For more information, please visit http://www.mediaactioncenter.org/
The ideal person has:
· 8-10 years experience in activism, organizing, or advocacy, preferably in media-related work
· Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial, gender, economic and broader social/media justice and strategic, visionary, progressive social change
· Political interest/experience in media/communications/telecom policy, access and infrastructure
· Skills and experience in alliance building
· Proven experience in program design and implementation including workshop development and facilitation
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong project management skills, ability to track and organize several projects at once
· Ability to take initiative, set, and accomplish ambitious & realistic goals, handle multiple priorities, and work under pressure.
· Proficiency with databases, contact management, time-tracking and virtual office tools (e.g. calendars, chat rooms, document-sharing and collaborative writing systems)
· Experience recruiting, managing and training interns, volunteers and staff
· Networks of strong relationships with people working on media, technology and social justice helpful (but not required)
Responsibilities will include:
Alliance building
o Developing strategies to build multi-racial, cross-class, cross-sector alliances including ongoing relationships with advocates/organizers, research organizations, policy groups, funders, community-based groups, and other social justice sectors
o Designing and facilitating in person and phone meetings, and online discussions
o Helping to develop processes for decision-making, governance, and participation
Program development/implementation
o Applying a social justice analysis to program design, implementation, and evaluation
o Guiding and coordinating curriculum development: such as for workshops/trainings, study groups and knowledge-sharing programs
o Conducting research and assessment
Internal infrastructure development and ongoing operational management
o Help develop and implement system for project coordination and tracking
o Maintain flow of internal information and communications
o Recruit and manage interns and volunteers
Communications
o Assist with communications/outreach – publications, newsletters, and other documents
o Communicate about CIMA's ongoing work with a wide range of groups
o Represent CIMA at meetings and other public or group events
Hours: 40 hours/week, potential/occasional travel to conferences & meetings
Salary: Competitive NYC non-profit salary. Vacation time and child-care subsidies available; health insurance can be arranged through Working Today.
To Apply: Send email to cima@mediaactioncenter.org including
(1) cover letter, explaining why you want the job and how your experience/expertise/perspective fits the requirements;
(2) your resume/CV and
(3) contacts for two references.
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
http://www.mediaactioncenter.org
For further information about the Graduate Program, please contact:
Gayle Aruta
Graduate Program Coordinator Department of Communication,
9500 Gilman Drive, #0503
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92093-0503