Employer:                                                                                         
Opaque, LLC
557 Grove Street
San Francisco
CA 94102
Tel: (310) 546 -7619
Email: jobs@opaque-events.com
www.darkdining.com

Opaque, LLC, is the organizer of California’s first and only ‘dining in the dark’ dining event. We also engage in dining in the dark special events in various cities around the US. The unusual concept of dining in a dark environment with the goal to heighten the remaining four senses is originating from Europe, and has enjoyed great success. This recurring upscale event in California is taking place in at the Hyatt West Hollywood Hotel every Saturday. The food is served by blind or visually impaired servers.

Title of the Position: Dining Room Attendant/ Server
City of Job: San Francisco / Ritz Carlton Hotel
Years of Experience required: None
Event/Job Date: One time event on 04/22/2009
Starting Wage: $ 10/h
Duration: One time event only
Hours to be worked: 3 h
Hours of paid training: 5 – 8 h (approx. total hours 8-12)
Education required: None
Place of Interview: yet to be announced
How to apply: call (310) 895 4217 or email to jobs@opaque-events.com.
How many positions available: 25.

Job Summary:
We are looking for, open minded and enthusiastic blind or visual impaired individuals who are going to handle the serving process of the food in the dark dining room, as well as providing guidance to the sighted guests in the lightless environment. The main task will be to bring the food and drinks on carts to the tables.

We need your help temporarily for one big fundraising event. Employment beyond those one time events might be possible for the regular events depending on availability and performance.

Special Requirements:
Applicants should be blind or have some degree of visual impairment that makes them being used to moving in a space without totally relying on their visual perception, in a comfortable and free way.

Job duties:
Providing guidance and assurance to dinners and make them have unique and comfortable experience in the dark environment, as well as serving the food.

Other Requirements:
Good social skills, tidy appearance and fun character.

Job Advantages:
To work at a unique, trendy, and upscale event that will expose the blind world to the public.
Good opportunity to earn some extra money for students or any others, on a weekend or after school, for stuff you always wanted to buy or the next trip to wherever you wanna go.

Opaque, LLC | 557 Grove Street | San Francisco | California 94102 | USA
Tel: (800)710 1270 | info@opaque-events.com | www.opaque-events.com

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Upcoming Goodwill Industries event in San Francisco:

Green Bag Lunch Series
Speaker: Jim Cassio author of:
Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future
Jim specializes in green workforce issues, as well
as industry, occupation, and resource product
development.

When: 4/29/2009 @ 12:30 PM
Where: 1500 Mission Street San Francisco Ca, 94103
Contact: Evan Verdoia
415-575-4568 – everdoia@sfgoodwill.org
Note: No food will be provided.

Communications Manager
Date: 2009-03-28, 11:06AM

For over 40 years, Glide Foundation has been providing San Francisco’s most disadvantaged residents with programs and services to help them meet their basic survival needs. Over time, Glide has provided increasing need-based services to help more individuals and families break the cycles of multi-generational poverty. Many of those who access Glide’s services are residents of the Tenderloin, which has the highest concentration of homeless individuals and the highest percentage of people living below the federal poverty line among all of San Francisco’s neighborhoods. Individuals and families in the Tenderloin, particularly the homeless and marginally housed, face many barriers to stability and self-sufficiency, including poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, incarceration, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, violence, and other issues. With a mission to create a radically inclusive, just and loving community mobilized to alleviate suffering and break the cycles of poverty and marginalization, Glide provides a welcoming environment that stands ready to embrace new challenges in serving those most in need of assistance and support.

Job Number: 300-06
Glide is seeking a Communications Manager prepared to make tremendous impact and to have significant exposure to Glide’s leadership. This is probably the most pivotal time for Glide in the last 40 years, one that calls for a strong and dynamic leader with diverse skills and an enthusiastic approach.

The Communications Manager is responsible for increasing Glide’s presence and impact through the use of media online and offline. One of the primary goals of this position will be to bring Glide’s church, programs, event schedules, and success stories to life online in order to inform and engage supporters and volunteers in a compelling, cost-efficient, and green way! Other objectives:

Drive attendance at Glide events;

Drive participation in Glide fundraising initiatives;

Build the number and quality of digital relationships with Glide volunteers and supporters

Increase Glide’s public awareness.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BA degree and 5+ year’s progressively responsible marketing communications experience or equivalent combination of education and experience;

Proficient in the use of a computer, specifically MS Office Suite 2003 (Word, Excel, Outlook), content management software and web analytics software;

Strong communication skills internal and external to the organization. Ability to recognize opportunities and communicate goals and objectives clearly;

Excellent written communication skills. Able to draft communications plans, budget reports, marketing collateral, website content and other appropriate marketing material;

Excellent presentation skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Use online and traditional media to communicate with and engage Glide constituents, e.g., community members, volunteers and supporters;

Communicate church and program updates, success stories and upcoming events in clear, compelling ways, digitally and in traditional media;

Keep the website and other digital communications accurate, engaging and updated. Manage online forums and answer website inquiries;

Identify and communicate newsworthy items from across the organization via the Glide website, newsletters and other social media vehicles;

Create valuable enewsetters and alerts that drive awareness and participation with Glide;

Track adoption and usage of digital and social media;

Continually improve digital programs and strategy based on usage data;

Cultivate relationships with relevant online media contacts to support outreach efforts, e.g., bloggers, web editors at local media sites;

Coordinate efforts with public relations counterpart and Director of Special Projects.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Exceptional leadership and managerial skills. A track record of demonstrating leadership characteristics, such as personal integrity, accountability, high standards, and strong work ethic;

Strong management and teamwork skills essential;

Born networker with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

Web-savvy. Track record for managing website and enewsletter content;

Experience creating and energizing social networks and online groups;

Eagerness to develop relationships across the organization to identify newsworthy items and communicate them compellingly via digital and traditional means;

Ability to create online video, podcasts and articles optimized for the web;

Passion for creating compelling online content and community to support the Glide programs, events and values newsletters, blogs, social media groups, and website content;

Eagerness to leverage online media for outreach and engagement;

Desire to measure usage and change tactics and strategy based on data;

Able to plan strategically and creatively to arrive at short-term and long-term solutions in a multi-faceted, fast-paced, multi-cultural environment. The ability to multi-task and prioritize conflicting deliverable or objectives;

Ability and willingness to work in the Tenderloin. Demonstrates sensitivity to communities of color, homeless, substance users, people living with HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and mental health concerns;

Commitment to the mission, values and philosophy of Glide.

Glide Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, or sexual orientation. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. People of color, differently-abled people and LGBT persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants can apply via e-mail, recruitment@glide.org, or FAX 415-771-8420, or snail mail, Glide Foundation, Attention Human Resources, 330 Ellis Street, SF, CA 94102. Be sure to include the job title and job number.

Compensation: DOE

This is at a non-profit organization.

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CA State Univ. – Monterey Bay Career Fair
Tuesday, April 07, 2009 thru Wednesday, April 08, 2009

CA State Univ. – San Bernardino Career Expo
Tuesday, April 07, 2009

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

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Thursday, April 09, 2009

Employment at The Arc of San Francisco offers:

A competitive salary;

Excellent benefit package for most employees including health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement, 12 paid holidays and generous time off;

The chance to express your enthusiasm and creativity in your work;

The opportunity to make a difference in the community;

CA team that recognizes that individuals perform best when treated with respect and dignity;

A profession that enhances meaning and satisfaction in the lives of those we serve by providing an array of activities and service choices;

Flexible hours;

On the job trainings;

Career Development.

The Arc of San Francisco is a well-established non-profit and an equal opportunity employer.

Current opneings include:

*Lead art instructors.
*Instructors
*Exectutive assistant
*Human Resource director
*Consultants

http://www.thearcsanfrancisco.org/

We are searching for individuals with a broad spectrum of educational and professional backgrounds. Opportunities are available in public policy and administration, domestic and international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

Once you assume your Federal career, we give you tools to help you succeed and advance. We support you with training, development and personal guidance. Plus, we offer an array of generous benefits ranging from health care to retirement planning.

Check us out! It’s easy. Just visit us at www.usajobs.gov, the Federal Government’s official job website.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our city’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for San Franciscans and citizens of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our city what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

The City & County of San Francisco employs more than 28,000 individuals in a diverse array of services such as maintaining city streets and parks, driving buses and cable cars, providing public health services, keeping the streets safe and fire fighting.

If you are interested in being considered for a permanent civil service job with the City & County of San Francisco, you will most likely go through the following four-step hiring process:

Step One: Review the job announcements and identify those that interest you. Carefully read the job announcement, particularly the “How to Apply” section, and follow directions.

Step Two: If your application shows you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you will be invited to take an examination.

Step Three: Once you pass the examination, you will be placed on an “eligible list” and contacted when a position becomes available.

Step Four: You will then proceed with the hiring process as determined by the position and the department.

Visit the wbe site to create your job search account and learn more about application proceedures. http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfdhr_index.asp?id=45981

California Department of Education
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Guidance Counselor (Teacher)
UNIT/PC#: 204-314-9180-001
TENURE/TIME BASE: Permanent/Full time
SALARY: $3252-$5840 plus $100 for Bilingual pay and $700 for Recruitment & Retention)-Subject to collective bargaining and state employee furloughs

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

DUTIES: Incumbent will provide ongoing counseling for students, either individually or to groups, provide counseling in “crisis” situations; consult with teachers, student life staff and parents regarding students; coordinate formal and informal conferences between the student, teachers, student life staff, and parents; assist staff in establishing an environment that provides opportunity for students to grow socially and emotionally.

WHO MAY APPLY: Individuals applying for this job must have: 1) Masters Degree in Counseling; 2) Possession of, or eligibility for, a California Pupil Personnel credential (other appropriate credential or license authorizing counseling desired); 3) Proficiency in American Sign Language; 4) Experience working with the Deaf; and 5) Willingness to work flexible hours.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a completed Faculty Application form, SSS 100, to Director of Pupil Personnel no later than April 17, 2009 or until the position is filled. Applications will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be asked to interview.

LOCATION:
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
39350 Gallaudet Drive
Fremont, CA 94538

Contact: Deb Guthmann, Ed.D., Director of Pupil Personnel
Telephone: (510) 794-3684 (TTY/Voice)

Employment provisions as outlined by the Department of Personnel Administration’s State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) policy will prevail. In Addition, current or future executive orders relative to filling vacant positions may also affect this process.

California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired: TDD Phones 1-800-735-2929 Voice Phones 1-800-735-2922

CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARTIAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.

The California Foundation for Independent Living Centers seeks to hire a Statewide Community Organizer. This is a full-time position based in Sacramento. Candidates must also be able to organize advocacy campaigns in-person and over the internet, educate, motivate, build and expand community engagement. The successful candidate must have experience in working with diverse disability communities and organizing large, accessible, statewide events. Candidates must be able: to travel on a regular basis regionally, statewide and occasionally across country; to organize a network of 29 independent Living Centers and at least three coalitions statewide; to provide leadership and educational opportunities with and for local organizers; to develop organizing strategies, track organizing outcomes, and write extensive quarterly and annual reports.

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

STATEWIDE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

Job Description
Open for Recruitment: March 31, 2009 – April 20, 2009

Salary Range: $35,000 – $40,000

Overview: Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Statewide Organizer will train and support both local and regional community organizers in the Systems Change Network. This is a key statewide position in the CFILC Community Education and Systems Change grant. The Statewide Organizer will provide leadership in organizing strategic, tactical and agreed upon methods of organizing on national, state and local issues to create systemic change.

This position will work with the Systems Change Staff located at each of the 29 ILCs as well as other coalition and disability organizational partners. Duties include, development of electronic advocacy campaigns, assisting Systems Change Advocates develop Annual Advocacy Plans, tracking and reporting on evaluation of campaign effectiveness, providing assistance in building grass roots advocacy groups, provide training and workshops, provide mentoring and support to the local systems change staff, coordinate legislative information and help form coalitions with other disability groups, non profit organizations, churches, civil rights groups and other organizations that could become natural allies. Will travel extensively to the 29 California ILCs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Assist in building grassroots advocacy groups through the 29 ILCs and CFILC led coalitions.
*Ability to develop E-Advocacy strategies that supports organizing and advocacy campaigns.
*Conduct or coordinate community organizing training sessions and workshops on a wide variety of topics including: power analysis, using the media as an organizing tool, strategy and tactic analysis, coalition building, developing leadership in groups, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
*Provide mentoring and support to community organizers, advocates and leaders in our network.
*Coordinate state level policy issues as identified by the network and work with local groups to educate and build support on the local and statewide level.
*Organize opportunities for leaders, organizers and staff to meet and further our organizing agenda.
*Help to form coalitions with other cross disability groups, nonprofit organizations, churches, civil rights groups and others that could become our natural allies.
*Assist CFILC management and ILC management to document progress toward achieving our goals of developing new leaders, including various cultural perspectives and removing barriers toward inclusion, consumer choice and living independently.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability desired. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in human service, political science, social work, community organizing or a related field, and minimum of three years in community organizing, training and leadership development activities OR a combination of five years experience in disability advocacy, training and community organizing activities.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to initiate projects and work with minimal supervision. Ability to prioritize competing demands.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend training and disability issues materials. Ability to effectively train systems change advocates and organizers on advocacy, social change, disability policy issues, leadership development and coalition/advocacy building. Ability to communicate with management of the CFILC organization members and other constituencies. Strong ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and communities. Ability to document activities and write reports.

MENTAL ABILITIES:
The Statewide Organizer is regularly required to be able to resolve problems, recall details and be able to concentrate on complex issues. Ability to think strategically as well as plan and provide training for Systems Change staff and others with disabilities. The Statewide Organizer is expected to think clearly at all times, complete work within deadlines, deal with interpersonal conflicts, and work with frequent interruptions. Ability to follow procedures, and implement plans and projects under the direction of the Deputy Director.

STRESS LEVEL:
High.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of concepts and philosophy of independent living and consumer empowerment. Knowledge of disability legislation on local, state and federal levels. Knowledge of community organizing and training concepts. Ability to exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in workload coordination and technical matters. Must possess high computer word processing and computer communications skills. Ability to delegate responsibilities and monitor completion of tasks. Ability to arrange necessary transportation must be maintained throughout employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
No physical demands are anticipated other than those described above. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*Bilingual
*Personal experience with disability
*Experience working with people with disabilities
*Familiarity with disability history and culture
*Familiarity with State and National Disability Rights Advocacy issues
*Knowledge of/or experience with California political process

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level of the office working condition is high and work is mostly indoors. Significant amount of travel: local, regional and statewide.
CFILC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send by email a cover letter, resume, and a 1 to 2 page writing sample to:
Phil Thompson
Email Address: phil@cfilc.org
Application Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2009

Do you know that 9 out of 10 visually impaired children in developing countries have no access to education?  

 

The  organization Braille Without Borders believes that  this situation can be changed, particularly by  visionaries who are blind/partially sighted themselves.

 

After establishing the well known Braille Without Borders training center in Tibet with its unique concepts of empowering the blind to take their own projects in their own hands, the organization is now taking a next step: The realisation of the International Institute for Social Entrepreneurs (IISE).

Through the IISE Braille without Borders aims to empower especially those blind and visually impaired people who feel an urge to make a positive change in their country, society or surrounding.

 

In a one year’s course the IISE will train 25 to 40 participants (age 18+) who have the right initiative, motivation and potential to establish and run their own social projects.

 

Braille without Borders sees blind and visually impaired people who have gained self confidence by overcoming obstacles in life as natural detectors of social problems in society. Through the battle against daily discrimination a number of blind and visually impaired people developed strength and are able to act as problem solvers in their own surroundings.

 

Therefore the IISE will especially focus on participants who are blind and/or partially sighted. Over a one year’s course the participants will be practically trained in management, fundraising, PR activities, project planning, computer technology, English, communication and soft skills. After this training they will be in a position  to fight for their rights, to negotiate with governmental leaders and help to change the attitudes towards marginalized groups through setting up social and/or environmental projects in their own regions or countries. 

 

In order to ensure high quality training the IISE will accommodate a maximum of 40 participants per annum. The institute will be run by a national and international team of highly qualified facilitators (catalysts).

 

Visit www.braillewithoutborders.org