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Half the Sky Foundation was founded in 1998 to enrich the lives and enhance the prospects for orphaned children in China.  The organization has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Berkeley, Vancouver and Melbourne, and, in China, it establishes and operates infant nurture and preschool programs for institutionalized children, personalized learning programs for older children, and permanent family care for children with special needs who are not eligible for adoption.  In addition, the organization is working with the Chinese government to develop a nation-wide system of training programs and model child development centers. The programs have tremendous impact, currently benefiting children residing in state-run orphanages in multiple locations across China.

As our work expands to serve orphaned children in every one of China's provinces, so does our family.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Program Director, Youth Services, China
Outreach Associate, Berkeley
Associate Director, Celebrations and Events, Berkeley
Field Supervisor-Trainer, Special Needs, China

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Research Volunteer
House Party Host/Hostess Volunteer
Small Business Partner Program Volunteer
China Twrivia Twitterer
Social Networking Volunteer, Global

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Program Director, Youth Services, China

HTS' Youth Services Program serves young people from 8 -21 years of age, providing them individualized learning opportunities according to their own interests, talents and aspirations. The Director works with a team of HTS program specialists and with youth mentors inside government-run children's welfare institutions. This individual must have successful experience working with underprivileged youth and leading and teaching adults. This exciting job provides this person the opportunity to enhance the lives of hundreds of youth and to expand the knowledge and skills of many youth leaders through teaching and mentoring.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree required, masters preferred, in sociology or youth psychology
• Previous successful experience working with institutionalized children, migrant children, abused/neglected children, and/or children orphaned by AIDS.
• Successful experience teaching adults in formal and informal settings.
• Successful experience mentoring adults and youth.
• Fluent in Mandarin. English speaker preferred but not required.
• Willing and able to lead a team of youth specialists in creating, providing and improving services for children.
• Willing and able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with HTS staff and institution personnel.
• Conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility.
• Continually able to observe, reflect, and respond to program needs, emergencies and/or conflicts that might occur.
• Flexible and positive attitude and working approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to own professional growth.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing and able to frequently travel to various regions of China.

Job Responsibilities:

• Regularly assesses the needs of the program and make adjustments as needed.
• Create new programming and/or learning opportunities that address identified needs.
• Work cooperatively with and guide a team of field staff and Institution mentors on how to promote the development of youth.
• Lead training sessions for HTS staff and Institution staff on topics such as youth development, appropriate programming and how to meet the psychological needs of neglected/abused children.
• Create, lead and/or participate in professional development opportunities for staff and mentors such as on-line discussions, E-magazines, and small group problem solving and planning.
• Visit Institutions to monitor implementation, to recognize accomplishments, and guide staff in making improvements.
• Read selected progress reports written by children, field supervisors and program directors and then provide appropriate feedback and/or support.
• Develop and monitor program budgets.
• Work with HTS staff and selected Institutions in developing youth enterprise models.
• Work with HTS staff in developing a model for transitioning children from Institutions into full independence.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other HTS directors to address common issues and to meet HTS goals.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to expand own knowledge and skills.
• Other duties and responsiblities as assigned by senior management.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@halfthesky.org witih the job title in the subject line.  Half the Sky Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. No calls, faxes or drop-in visitors, please.

Outreach Associate, Berkeley, CA

Do you have a certain way with words?  Are you addicted to Facebook?  Love to Tweet?  Would you like to use your excellent writing skills, social networking experience and knowledge of website development tools to provide love to orphaned children in China? 

Half the Sky is looking for an Outreach Associate to develop web content for our main website and our children’s website, Give Me Wings, and to research and implement online initiatives with the goal of increasing our online presence and community of supporters.  We are looking for an individual who is excited by the opportunity to brainstorm and devise creative social networking and online marketing strategies.   This position will initially consist of 60% web content and design and 40% social networking. The Outreach Associate will work closely with our Communications Director and Community Outreach Director. 

WORKSITE: This position is based in Berkeley, CA.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• HTML, XML, and Flash web design experience required; PHP or other open source language desired
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Knowledge of and  interest  in social networking communities (Facebook, Twitter)
• Strong project management skills including the ability to formulate, follow and execute plans
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with media sites such as Flickr, Vimeo, and YouTube
• Exceptional organizational skills (must be detail-oriented, keep records of results, and track deadlines)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop innovative and timely content for www.HalftheSky.org website to promote readership
• Develop content for and expand our website for youth audience, Give Me Wings
• Enhance social networking presence and increase number of followers on Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites
• Increase community outreach via blogs
• Other duties as assigned

 TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter and resume to careers@halfthesky.org with “Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line.  Please indicate your salary range requirement in the cover letter.  If your background matches our needs, we will be in touch shortly.   No calls, faxes or drop-in visitors, please.  Half the Sky is an equal opportunity employer.

Associate Director, Celebrations and Events, Berkeley, CA

Half the Sky Foundation seeks a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual to lead and support volunteers in establishing and growing our Celebrations and other special events. The Associate Director, Celebrations and Events is responsible for all elements of event fundraising, planning and logistics, as well as volunteer recruitment and support. Candidates must have a proven track record in inspiring volunteers and donors and be committed to child welfare and passionate about the mission of Half the Sky. This is a full time position based in Berkeley, California.

Responsibilities:

• Grow 2010’s five inaugural Celebrations throughout North America into sustainable annual events
• Launch three new Celebrations in North America in 2011
• Launch new Gala event
• Secure sponsorship and underwriting to cover expenses associated with events
• Actively recruit volunteers throughout North America to support events and cultivate event Councils
• Manage all aspects of logistics and event production – including event budgets, facility and vendor contracts, collateral, mailings, décor, RSVP lists, AV, day-of logistics, and post event follow-up
• Ensure post-event donor cultivation and follow-up is timely, strategic and thoughtful

Qualifications and Requirements:
All candidates must have a passion for the welfare of children and an appreciation for and understanding of a global organization. Special consideration will be given to those who have a meaningful connection to international adoption, Chinese culture, or children’s advocacy. In addition, candidates should also have:

• Proven success with special events and volunteer engagement.
• Excellent computer (PC) skills and database management. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Great organizational and management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel throughout North America

The ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about the power of volunteerism and engaging communities around the work of Half the Sky
• Entrepreneurial, creative and able to succeed in a fast-moving, global organization
• Deeply committed to the mission of Half the Sky Foundation

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@halfthesky.org witih the job title in the subject line.  Half the Sky Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. No calls, faxes or drop-in visitors, please.

Field Supervisor-Trainer, Special Needs, China

The role of the Special Needs Field Supervisor is to provide training and educational and technical support to HTS nannies, teachers and foster parents in the developmental care of children with special needs, especially for children with intellectual disabilities.  This field supervisor will work under the direction of the Associate Director for Special Needs, but will work cooperatively with staff in all HTS programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• College degree in Special Education
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities, especially those with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to provide appropriate techniques and interventions to address children’s physical and/or learning needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to initiate and problem solve
• Willing and able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with HTS staff and institution personnel
• Is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
• Commitment to professional growth
• Resides in China
• Ability to travel to various cities in China
• Fluency in Mandarin required and English preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Visit sites on a regular basis to monitor implementation, recognize accomplishments, and guide staff in making improvements
• Support and train nannies, teachers, foster parents, institution administration and other staff to understand and better meet the needs of children's with special needs.
• Provide consultations on children with special needs to address rehabilitation, equipment, education and/or other learning needs
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other HTS field supervisors  
• Facilitate coordination of care between HTS programs within the institution
• Assist with special needs training for HTS staff and other institution staff
• Serve as a liaison between the institutions and HTS
• Participate in HTS special needs process and/or program improvement projects
• Communicate with the Associate Director, Special Needs as expected or  needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by HTS directors

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to careers@ halfthesky . org (spaces removed) with “Field Supervisor, SN search” in the subject line.  Please include desired salary range in the cover letter.  Half the Sky Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. No calls, faxes or drop-in visitors, please.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

China Twrivia Twitterer

Half the Sky is looking for a China Twrivia Twitterer!

Do you suffer from Twitphilia - psychological obsession with Twitter and a compulsion to Tweet?  Do you proudly carry your Tweeple card and show it off to all of your Tweeps?  Are you a Tweetaholic with thousands of Tweets under your belt?

Do you love China and all things Chinese?  Are you a Twountain of knowledge of interesting Chinese proverbs, stories, geographical facts, history, holidays, festivals, traditions, recipes and other Twivia?

Well that is Twittastic!!  We are Twitterphoric to find you!

Put your Twittermania to good use with Half the Sky!

Half the Sky is seeking a Twolunteer to:

• Post Twiriffic, fun, positive and interesting stories and Twidbits about China and Half the Sky on our Twitter page daily
• Create a calendar of Tweets one month in advance and share with Half the Sky prior to posting
• Help build Twaffic to the Half the Sky Twitter page and to www.halfthesky.org
• Encourage other Tweeters to Twadd us to their accounts
• Create a Twitosphere for Half the Sky
• Work as part of a Social Networking Tweam to strategically incorporate Twitter into our Web 2.0 outreach efforts
• Analyze results and progress and make recommendations for future Twitter outweach

This volunteer position requires a passion for Twitter, a great appreciation for Half the Sky and an independent, creative and responsible personality.  The time requirement is 15 minutes per day or approximately 1-2 hours per week.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to alla@ halfthesky . org (spaces removed) with “Twitter Volunteer Search” in the subject line. You will be contacted if your qualifications meet our volunteer needs. Thank you.

Social Networking Volunteer, Global

Do you love social networking sites?  Spend lots of time on Facebook, Linked-In, and MySpace?  Post photos on Flickr, Tweet on Twitter, surf videos on YouTube and love to update your blog?  Do you surf the net to relax? If so, then put your passion for social networking and the internet to good use and support Half the Sky!

Half the Sky is seeking a volunteer to:

• Expand our presence on the web and recruit members, fans, viewers, participants and subscribers to our social networking sites
• Keep content updated, interesting and fresh with pertinent information
• Spread the message about giving and volunteering opportunities and recruit new donors and volunteers
• Enable our current volunteers to engage in online communications and share experiences and inspire others to do the same.
• Share information about Half the Sky with our volunteers
• Promote attendance at special events
• Upload photos and videos to promote the work of Half the Sky
• Analyze results and progress and make recommendations for future growth

This volunteer position requires a passion for Social Networking, a great appreciation for Half the Sky and an independent, creative and responsible personality.  The time requirement is several hours per week.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to careers@ halfthesky . org (spaces removed) with “Social Networking Volunteer search” in the subject line. You will be contacted if your qualifications meet our volunteer needs. Thank you.