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Character Lab is looking for a Director of School Partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Sean Talamas, the Director of School Partnerships will support the development and maintenance of the Character Lab Research Network’s school partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented, innovative professional to have a tremendous impact by ensuring Character Lab develops and maintains school partnerships to advance the science and practice of character development. The Director of School Partnerships will lead the School Partnership team, develop and manage strategy for recruiting new districts, oversee budget and operations for school partnerships, and provide input on strategy for Character Lab Research Network. They will oversee all processes for research activities in schools (e.g., direct-to-student research activities, student and teacher interviews, teacher surveys, classroom studies) and work to improve efficiency across our organization. As a director, they will also provide input on the overall culture and strategic vision for the organization. About Character Lab Character Lab is a nonprofit devoted to advancing the science and practice of character development. We were founded in 2012 by two educators (Dave Levin and Dominic Randolph) and one scientist (Angela Duckworth) who see character development as essential to helping all children thrive. Our research has shown that success and well-being depend on a multitude of strengths that are organized into three dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual. Interpersonal strengths like gratitude and empathy enable caring relationships with other people; intrapersonal strengths like grit and growth mindset enable achievement; and intellectual strengths like curiosity and humor enable a fertile life of the mind. To advance the science of character development, Character Lab connects leading psychologists with middle and high schools across the country. To advance the practice of character development, Character Lab translates research findings into Playbooks, instructional materials co-created with scientists, educators, and designers. To learn more, see our most recent  Annual Letter . Our culture is both challenging (we’re never done improving) and supportive (one of our core values is excessive generosity). We are a small team of full-time designers, educators, and scientists (and one dog) under one roof. To learn more, read our  Culture Book .   Key Responsibilities Lead School Partnership team, setting and ensuring the team meets Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quarterly objectives and key results Manage three School Partnership Managers and the Deputy Director of School Partnerships to recruit, onboard, and manage a growing portfolio of 50+ school partners as part of the Character Lab Research Network Develop and oversee district recruitment strategy Oversee Character Lab Research Network strategy (i.e., capacity of the network, products and services, timelines for research activities in schools, provide input on proposals from researchers, support matching researchers with school partners) Lead presentations to both current and potential school partners Improve experience and value of Character Lab Research Network for school partners Liaise with and foster strong relationships with potential and current school partners Travel on-site to meet with current and potential school partners (1-3 times a month) Oversee budget and operations for the School Partnership team Support the directors team in improving processes and systems for both Character Lab Research Network and the organization as a whole Additional responsibilities as assigned   Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience in education and 5+ years of experience leading a team. Direct experience as an educator a big plus Excellent team leadership skills Highly effective interpersonal communication, collaboration, presentation and writing skills Ability to think strategically and identify system improvements Excellent organizational and project management skills Proven success engaging and recruiting external partnerships Fierce work ethic and sense of purpose, with the ability to work well as part of a dynamic start-up Strong passion for helping educators and students   Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Prolonged and irregular hours of duty, as necessary Some light to medium level of manual labor (e.g., preparing mailings, moving boxes of materials) Regular (1-3 times per month) travel for work-related responsibilities

Our Equity Journey Food Lifeline is on a transformational journey to integrate equity and inclusion into our organizational culture, policies, practices, programs and services. We now recognize that historical and persistent systemic inequity, especially institutionalized racism, is a root cause of poverty and hunger, and as such, we acknowledge that it is core to achieving our mission that we create a more equitable and inclusive environment for our staff, our community partners and people experiencing hunger. Who We're Looking For Food Lifeline seeks a highly skilled, collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven Director of Equity and Inclusion to join our team. As the director, you will help lead the development of Food Lifeline’s equity plans and will guide the organization through putting those plans into action. This role will help level-up our internal capacity to provide culturally-relevant services to clients we serve. This will be accomplished in part by project-managing and supporting our Equity Initiative and our Equity Plan tasks; evaluating current practices and procedures and recommending new approaches that support our equity goals; advising internal teams; providing trainings; supporting the development of an equity lens and helping us consistently apply it to our decisions; and strengthening relationships with communities of color and other social service organizations. Who Are You? • You understand systemic inequity, especially institutionalized racism, as a root cause of poverty and hunger. • You have experience leading and project managing equity initiatives and while you work well independently, you believe in the power of participatory decision-making • You have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and you are a positive influencer • You are motivated and courageous and can nudge and challenge staff and leaders to seek multiple perspectives and check assumptions Ready to join Food Lifeline? Apply now! To join our team as a Director of Equity and Inclusion, please read the full job description and apply online. Complete applications must include a resume and cover letter and this posting will remain open until filled. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and seek to bring our values of diversity and inclusion to our hiring process. Beyond our commitment to non-discrimination, we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization and who have lived experience of inequity and connections to marginalized communities.

Job Title: Water Loss Control Analyst (Senior Management Analyst) Salary: $6,174.00 - $8,242.00 Monthly Closing Date: Fri. 12/07/18 11:59 PM Pacific Time   The Portland Water Bureau is hiring a Water Loss Control Analyst. Water Loss Control is an emerging specialty within municipal water utilities, and this is a new position for the bureau. The Water Loss Control Analyst will lead strategic analysis and planning for water loss management. Duties are expected to include leading an annual water audit of the water system based on the American Water Works Association M36 standard, facilitating a water loss stakeholder committee to coordinate across multiple bureau departments, leading implementation of multiple water loss control projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, participating in strategic objective setting and action planning, evaluating and reporting on program effectiveness, and managing professional services contracts. The position will be responsible for water loss studies and analyses, including identifying water loss control opportunities, determining analytical techniques, obtaining necessary information and data, conducting analysis, evaluating alternatives and making recommendations, preparing reports and implementation plans, participating in ongoing asset management planning and analysis, implementing water loss policies and procedures, recommending legislative or policy changes, and presenting results and recommendations to stakeholders and management staff. For more information and apply, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs .

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)  Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)  Executive Director  Annual salary: Negotiable DOQ DOE  Application Deadline: Open until filled.   The first review of resumes will take place on Monday, November 12, 2018  This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leadership role in creating a more diverse, equitable, affordable, sustainable and economically vibrant Bay Area. MTC and ABAG serve as the RTPA and MPO and comprehensive regional planning agency and Council of Governments for the nine counties and 101 cities and towns of the San Francisco Bay Region respectively. Although still acting under separate governance structures, per a memorandum of understanding, the organizations consolidated staffs under one executive director in 2017.  An exceptional leader with an unflappable presence and the ability to respond to the region’s challenges both strategically and tactically is sought. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, sound decision-making abilities and respected business practices. The next Executive Director must possess a strong understanding of transportation funding and project delivery; familiarity with regional transportation and land use planning principles associated with demographics, air quality, affordable and market rate housing and housing demand, and natural resource protection; and, knowledge of the diverse issues facing urban, suburban, and rural areas. Background experience in Council of Government environments will be looked upon favorably. A master’s degree is desirable.  To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your cover letter with resume (reflecting years and months of employment, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed), and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports and two colleagues) by applying on our website:  https://secure.cpshr.us/escandidate/JobDetail?ID=398   Pam Derby  CPS HR Consulting  Ph: 916-263-1401  To view an online brochure for this position visit:  www.cpshr.us   Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) website:  www.mtc.ca.gov   Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) website:  www.abag.ca.gov       The Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments are equal opportunity employers.

The Organization: Azul is a Latinx led and serving environmental justice organization focused on ocean stewardship. We are small, nimble, and extremely mighty. Founded in 2011, Azul has been instrumental in the CA plastic bag ban, shark fin ban, and in expanding access to the state’s coasts. Our work is rooted and guided by equity, social justice, and intersectionality. For more information, check out www.azul.org .    Azul is fiscally sponsored by Multiplier and is headquartered in San Francisco. This is a remote position located in Los Angeles (with access to a co-working space). The Position: We are a fast growing non-profit organization and we are looking for a full-time Deputy Director, who will report to the Founder/Executive Director. The Deputy Director will be responsible for amplifying Azul’s presence in Southern California and for engaging advocates across the state. This multi-faceted candidate’s key responsibilities will be community engagement, coalition work with allies, media outreach, digital communications, fundraising, program development in the Southern California region and other duties as assigned. The Deputy Director will represent Azul at various meetings and events to enhance the organization’s profile. This is a newly created position and we are poised to hire immediately. The Ideal Candidate: You have an entrepreneurial spirit, can work independently but are also collaborative and deft when building coalitions. You are an energetic self-starter with a proven ability to assess situations and effectively implement the strategic vision of Azul’s mission. You are skilled and confident in communications with a solid reputation for comprehensively building brand visibility and a strong background with engagement and outreach. You are also technically savvy and comfortable working across a full range of communication and outreach tasks from strategic planning to media relations.  You are an exceptional communicator, skilled multi-tasker, and a creative problem solver.  Required qualifications / skills: Demonstrated commitment to the principles of environmental justice Minimum of 5-8 year’s experience working in nonprofit sector OR similar grassroots organizing work (Social Justice or Environmental Justice fields preferred) Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish / English) fluency highly preferred Ability to handle multiple tasks, work under pressure, and maintain attention to detail Attention to cultural competence in all manner of community engagement. Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required. Willingness to learn new technologies, tactics, and strategies Preferred qualifications / skills: Minimum of 3 years in Program Management Deep community connections in the greater Los Angeles area. Logistics or event planning experience Two years’ experience in digital organizing, marketing or online advocacy, including the use of social media, email, and SMS tools and familiarity with CRM platforms. To apply: Please submit the following to jobs@azul.org: Cover letter Resume List of personal and professional references with contact information Writing samples if available  Materials should be sent in PDF format and titled as follows: Cover letter [last name], Resume [last name], References [last name]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first screening will start on October 15th. We value and promote diversity in the workplace and we are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high Priority. We strive to diversify our workforce and seek applications by individuals from all backgrounds.

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning.   BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership Extra-Curricular Innovator and Collaborator   Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership (BCIL) Extra-Curricular Innovator and Collaborator.  We are seeking individuals with experience launching extra-curricular initiatives and special events and who have worked closely with students, faculty, and administration. Teaching experience and a graduate degree preferred. This position reports to the BCIL Director and candidates should possess the qualities and skills noted below.    Duties & responsibilities including, but not limited to: Co-lead BCIL extra-curricular committee meetings and attend BCIL department meetings Work directly with students, student clubs, and faculty to launch BCIL special events and bring new student proposals to fruition (examples could include hackathons, entrepreneurship competitions, leadership conferences, etc.) Facilitate the infusion of BCIL core skills throughout Brentwood School's extra-curricular offerings Develop community, K-12, and university partnerships that would benefit our BCIL Launch BCIL K-12 speaker series with input from students and faculty Assist with coordination of peer mentoring programs including supervision of 100+ peer tutors Launch incubator to assist students with their original ideas Teach Civic Leadership and Current Events Assist with development of innovative leadership workshops Assist with internship program coordination Assist with public relations for extra-curricular strand of the BCIL Collaborate continually with those focused on the curricular strand of the BCIL Additional duties as assigned by the BCIL Director   The successful candidate should have: A detail-oriented approach to work and outstanding organizational skills Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships A collaborative and flexible approach with a genuine enthusiasm for working with students and colleagues Ability to work independently, problem solve, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction A patient and positive demeanor A commitment to diversity and inclusion Flexibility and a strong work ethic A commitment to professional growth A sense of humor, warmth of personality, and energy Brentwood School is dedicated to the creation of a diverse faculty and staff that better represents our student body and the city of Los Angeles.  For further information about Brentwood School, please visit the school’s website: www.bwscampus.com .   Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references electronically to:   Josh Berger Director of the Belldegrun Center for Innovative Leadership Brentwood School 100 S. Barrington Place Los Angeles, CA 90049 jberger@bwscampus.com