Jobs, Internships & Related Opportunities

2008-2009 Visiting Fellows Program, UCSD

The Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for Research Fellowships and non-stipend Guest Scholar affiliations at the postdoctoral level and at the advanced (ABD) graduate student level. Fellowship stipends are commensurate with experience and academic rank. For moreinformation please visit: http://usmex.ucsd.edu/programs/visiting_fellows_program.shtm

University of California, Irvine Department of Chicano/Latino Studies
Temporary Part-Time Lecturer(s), 2008-2009

The Department of Chicano/Latino Studies is establishing a pool of qualified applicants to teach courses in Chicano/Latino Studies. Topics include: literature, arts, media, culture, history, society, labor, politics, law, gender, ethnicity, globalization, transnationalism, immigration, border issues, labor market participation, representation, and health outcomes in Chicano and Latino communities nationally and in Southern California.

Position(s) will be for Fall 2008, Winter and Spring 2009 quarters. The number of courses offered will depend on budget constraints and Departmental needs. Candidates must possess an M.A., Ph.D., or other advanced degree and have research or teaching experience that can contribute to the quality of Chicano/Latino Studies course offerings through effective teaching in a culturally diverse classroom.
Rank: Lecturer
Salary Range: $4,500- $6,000

Requirements: Ph.D. Degree preferred, but we will consider Masters degree holders in the field of Chicano/Latino Studies, ethnic studies, or related disciplines.
Position Available: Fall 2008, Winter and Spring 2009

Application: Interested applicants please send a letter of application, two letters of reference, teaching performance evidence, and a CV to:
University of California, Irvine
Department of Chicano/Latino Studies
Attn: Stella Ginez
3151 Social Science Plaza
Irvine, CA 92697-5100
Application Deadline: September 30, 2008.

Brazil internship opportunities through the Brazilian Embassy

These are usually three-month unpaid positions, either full-time or part-time, which can be renewed for an additional three months. Applicants are required to be fluent in both English and Portuguese, and have a strong interest in Brazilian-related issues. The application process is ongoing. Interested students should sent an e-mail to internship@brasilemb.org for addition information.

Assistant Director, Center for Latin American and Iberian Studies,
Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt’s Center for Latin American and Iberian Studies seeks a
full-time staff Assistant Director. A growing Title VI National Resource
Center, we are looking for an energetic candidate with strong writing
and organizational skills; the ability to effectively communicate the
Center’s mission and goals to a variety of constituencies; and language
proficiency in Spanish (knowledge of Portuguese would be an additional
asset).

Duties will include writing grant proposals and preparing
performance reports for the university and federal funding agencies;
planning and coordinating program events; supervising student
assistants; writing news releases and other promotional materials; and
overseeing budgets of program accounts.

Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree (a Master’s is
desirable), ideally with knowledge of Latin America; be proficient in
Spanish (knowledge of Portuguese is desirable); and have experience
writing academic grants and reports.

Please apply with a letter of interest, resume and reference list at the
following link: http://www.vanderbilt.jobs. Requisition number JAM63084.
We will begin reviewing applications on 7 April 2008 and will continue
until the position is filled.

Position Announcement: Director, Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Texas, Austin

The University of Texas at Austin has opened a national and international search for Director of the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS). With over 140 affiliated faculty members, a substantial endowment, a dynamic student program, a vibrant intellectual community and the unparalleled Benson Latin American Collection, Latin American studies at the University of Texas is a high University priority and is world renowned. The Director of LLILAS will provide intellectual leadership and vision for our academic programs, will assume principal responsibility for the Institute’s administration and development, and will represent the Institute to its diverse local, national and international publics. The successful candidate will be a distinguished intellectual, with academic credentials appropriate to his or her field of expertise commensurate with tenure in one of the disciplines within the college. It is preferred that the successful candidate will possess administrative experience in an academic or comparable setting and have a documented record of excellence in scholarly activity. Expected start date is August 2009. For more information on LLILAS and the University of Texas, please visit the website noted below: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/ <http://www.utexas.edu/cola/insts/llilas/> .
The University of Texas at Austin is an AA/EO employer, and will conduct a background check on the successful candidate. The Search Committee encourages letters of inquiry and nominations. Applications should include a cover letter, current vitae, names and contact information for at least three references.

We will begin to review these materials on April 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct all communications, preferably electronically to:
jobsearch@mail.dla.utexas.edu
Richard Flores, Chair
LLILAS Director Search Committee
c/o Karen Rascon
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station (G6000), GEB 3.200
Austin, TX 78712

JOB POSTING:
Latin American Human Rights Education and Research Network (RedLEIDH)
JOB TITLE: Financial Officer/Technical Co-ordinator
The Latin American Human Rights Education and Research Network
(RedLEIDH) is a six year project which brings together York University's Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLAC) and Osgoode Hall Law School in a new network of Latin American universities and civil society organizations to promote human rights education, applied research and capacity-building in the region. CIDA will fund activities until March 2010.
Responsibilities:

The Financial Officer/Technical Coordinator is part of a five-person management team based at York University that is responsible for the overall administration and implementation of the RedLEIDH project. The other members of the management team are the Project Coordinator/Project Assistant, the Program Assistant and the two project directors.

The Financial Officer/Technical Coordinator bears primary responsibility for the financial administration, planning and execution of the project and for the general coordination, development and implementation of internet-based systems.
While the current holder of the position combines skills in both finance and computer technology, we realize that this combination may be difficult to find and will consider proposals for part time positions in either finance or in technology.

Qualifications:
- Ability to prepare budgets and other financial and project planning documents -•Minimum 2-3 years related experience in financial management or project management
- Experience working with CIDA projects and experience working with York University preferred
- Experience in developing web portals, distance education tools (eg.
Moodle) and software and hardware requirements for same
- Familiarity with business programs including Excel and Word
- Excellent communication skills in English , including ability to write complex reports and communicate clearly with York and CIDA
- As all communication with partners is in Spanish, the individual must have an ability to read and communicate in Spanish, although absolute fluency in Spanish is not required
- Understanding of the political, economic, social and human rights context of Latin America and Canada-Latin America relations
- Ability to work collaboratively within the project team and with a variety of institutional partners in the region
- Strong organizational skills, a self-initiating work ethic, flexibility and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in Latin America an asset
- Ability to travel in Latin America
Terms: 3 month probationary period and annual contracts renewable for the remainder of the project (approximately 2 years)
Work Hours: 5 days per week
Salary: Depending on experience, between $44,000 - $50,000, Benefits and a small raise after probationary period.
Start day: May 26 or as soon as possible.
Application process: Applicants are requested to submit their resumes, contact information for at least three work-related references, and a cover letter detailing their interest in, and qualifications for the position by Thursday May 15, 2008. It is anticipated that applicants to be interviewed will be contacted by the end of the following week.

Applications should be submitted to Bea Munarriz (redleidh@yorku.ca) or delivered to her at CERLAC 240-F York Lanes, York University, 4700 Keele St. Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3

Position Announcement: Department of Women's Studies, San Diego State University

The Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track position, open rank. We seek to strengthen our offerings in the following area:

Women and Cultures of Violence: Expertise in local and global conditions of gendered violence including domestic violence, militarization, sex trafficking, and migration. Familiarity with national and transnational theories and policies, as well as strategies for change. A Ph.D. in Women's Studies or a related field with a concentration in women's or gender studies is strongly preferred.

Information about the position and the Department is available at our Web Site at
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/wsweb/

Share Foundation: Building a New El Salvador Today
Opportunity to live and work in El Salvador
Grassroots Delegation and Tour Coordinator 2008-2010

The SHARE Foundation: Building a New El Salvador Today is an international non-profit organization that accompanies poor communities in El Salvador as they work for economic justice, democracy and sustainable development alternatives at the local and national levels. In the United States, SHARE works closely with faith communities to promote solidarity and accompaniment of the organized poor in El Salvador. SHARE believes that leadership development, women’s empowerment, and increased participation of civil society are essential to building sustainable solutions to injustice and poverty. While supported by a network of communities of faith, SHARE is a not a religious organization.

For more information, please visit: www.share-elsalvador.org

Visitor Services Manager
Where: Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA

Located in the East Village Arts District in the city of Long Beach, the Museum of Latin American Art seeks a dynamic Visitor Services Manager. MoLAA is the only museum in the Western United States dedicated to the presentation of contemporary Latin American fine art.

The Visitor Services Manager will be responsible for the daily operations of Visitor Services, Security and Housekeeping and will be responsible for supervising a staff of about 15 employees. Duties will include, schedule personnel for admissions desk. Oversee all online and telephone ticket sales for museum events. Ensure proper reporting and reconciliation of deposits for admissions. Responsible for museum security including property and visitor safety. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations management required; minimum of 3 years of supervision/management experience required.

Excellent benefits and compensation package available. For more information, please visit: http://www.molaa.org/

The Feminist Majority Foundation is seeking to hire a recent graduate as a Western States Campus Organizer for The Choices Campus Leadership Program

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary, full benefits and a generous vacation package. The position is based out of our Los Angeles, CA office. We are especially interested in reaching out to people of color about this unique and exciting job opening.

In addition, here is a link to the job description posted on our feminist campus website's career center: http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=23900

Paid Internship Position Open at IIE Latin America

The Institute of International Education, Office for Latin America, has a unique opportunity available for qualified students or recent graduates to intern at the EducationUSA Advising Center in Mexico City during 2008. This opportunity is being offered outside of the regular application schedule and is available as early as February 2008 for a comprehensive six-month program.

The intern will work closely with the advising team at the largest EducationUSA Advising Center in Latin America, helping Mexican students research opportunities for U.S. study. The intern will also work closely with the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) who provides leadership and expertise in educational advising issues to advising centers and U.S. Embassies throughout Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Minimum Requirements:
· Completion of at least three years of higher education in the U.S.
· Ability to communicate competently in both Spanish and English.
· Personal maturity as demonstrated by the ability to receive instruction and work on projects with limited supervision. Self-direction is essential, as is the ability to work with a small team.
· Intermediate skills in software applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
For a comprehensive list of preferred skills and experience, please view the following website: http://www.iielatinamerica.org/cgi-bin/contenido.pl
Interns are provided a bimonthly stipend to assist with living expenses appropriate to Mexico City.

Internship Opportunities with San Diego Prevention Research Center (SDPRC)

Get involved in a community-based participatory research project promoting physical
activity & a healthy lifestyle among Latinos! The San Diego Prevention Research
Center is looking for two part-time Research Assistants to help with the Familias
Sanas y Activas research project. For more information please contact: Lisa Hoffman, Research Core Project Manager
lhoffman@projects.sdsu.edu, 619-594-8319 or visit www.sdprc.org

Director for UC MEXUS

The University of California system seeks a distinguished scholar from the U.S. or abroad to serve as director of its interdisciplinary multicampus research unit responsible for UC-Mexico program. For more information please visit: http://www.ucmexus.ucr.edu/about/director-search.html

Volunteers
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of San Diego & Imperial Counties

The ACLU is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that protects the civil liberties enshrined in the Constitution. We protect everyone’s right to due process and equality.The ACLU relies on volunteers to help with the infrastructure of the organization. ACLU is seeking for Spanish translations or interpretors. For more information please visit: http://www.aclusandiego.org

Tutors Needed for Spanish Classes to Mixtec Speakers
When: Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8PM
Where: Bayside Community Center, 2202 Comstock Street, San Diego, CA 92111

We are offering the Mixtec-Spanish language exchange classes so Mixtec families can learn how to read, write, and communicate in Spanish and at the same time pass on knowledge regarding their own language and customs to teachers and tutors.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Valentina Torres at (619) 248-5127 or vale_torres_2000@yahoo.com.

Bilingual Tutors Needed
When: Ongoing
Where: San Diego Metro

SAY San Diego (Social Advocates For Youth, a 501 (c)(3)not for profit organization) is urgently looking for bilingual tutors and mentors in San Diego. Tutors will be recruited throughout the school year and mentors are always needed. For more information on SAY San Diego, please go to http://www.saysandiego.org or email ymurillo@saysandiego.org.

Seeking Bilingual Volunteers
When: Ongoing
Where: San Diego County

Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County is looking for bilingual volunteers 19 and older to mentor children and youth between the ages of 7-16. Volunteers meet with their “Littles” 2-4 times a month and do fun activities together. For more information contact Shannon Ross at (858) 536-4900 x 213 or shannonr@sdbigs.org or visit http://www.sdbigs.org.

Volunteer Opportunity with the San Diego Family Justice Center
Where: 707 Broadway, Suite 200, San Diego

The San Diego Family Justice Center brings professionals and services under one roof to help victims of family violence and their children. We are currently recruiting for volunteers and interns to help with different positions within the Center. This would be a great opportunity for any major that is interested in law, criminal justice, social work, counseling, business, or health services.

For more information, please contact Lyndsay Wolf, Volunteer Program Adminstrator, at lwolf@sandiego.gov or (619) 533-6045.