You are invited to a
Boston Public Library Strategic Planning Session
The second phase of the Boston Public Library's strategic planning process includes six sessions held across the City, one of which will be convened online. At these meetings, Boston Public Library representatives will share draft principles that emerged from the first phase of strategic planning in 2009. Your feedback on the draft principles will help guide the Boston Public Library to future success. This strategic planning process is called "the
Sessions will be held:
1. Saturday, October 23,
2. Wednesday, October 27,
3. Saturday,
4. Wednesday, November 3,
5. Thursday, November 4,
6. Tuesday, November 9,
7. Saturday, November 13,
If you are unable to attend the above, you can still participate:
Post a comment on the library's Compass blog at www.bpl.org/compass
send an email to feedback@bpl.org
fill out our online survey at www.bpl.org / fill out a paper postcard in your local branch.
You are invited to a
Please join Boston Public Library staff and a representative from the Mayor's Office for a discussion of library services.
Working session dates and times are as follows:
1. Monday, October 25,
2. Thursday, October 28,
3. Wednesday, November 10,
4. Thursday, November 18,
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For more information see: www.ace-ej.org
Community Organizer
Alternatives for Community & Environment (
We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and to be decision-makers in issues affecting our communities.
Our current work includes developing youth leadership in Roxbury, providing legal and technical assistance to community groups, organizing T riders for improved and equitable transit service, green economy and anti-gentrification work. Our office is vibrant, fun and family-friendly, and our staff is a diverse range of ages, genders, backgrounds and experiences.
The Community Organizer will outreach to and organize residents in
neighborhood of Roxbury.
Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
• Member Recruitment/Outreach: Reach out to and recruit residents and other community stake holders in Roxbury,
• Inform and Educate residents about opportunities and benefits of new efforts to build green and sustainable communities (green justice/economy work) and local impacts of the movement to shape a new green economy for people of color and lower income
• Leadership Development & Volunteer Coordination: develop and convene regular meetings of area residents and
• Communications and Planning: Maintain membership database; Update program outreach and training materials and flyers; Regular participation in organizational and program planning and development
• Coordinate and run local campaigns that members are meaningfully and actively engaged in.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 4 years organizing and other relevant experience in communities of color
• Strong commitment to social/environmental justice and community empowerment
• Experience working in and with grassroots community groups
• Excellent communication skills--verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills-- good attention to detail and well organized
• Self-motivated—proven ability to work independently
• Proven Ability to work under definite timelines and deadlines
• Experience with capacity building and training with residents
• Good listener and skilled/ experienced facilitator
• Strong Computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, and database)
• Team player, self-starter, quick learner, and ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work weeknights and weekends
• Spanish fluency [preferred not required]
• Knowledge of
Salary: $35,000-$43,000 depending on experience, plus benefits (including health, dental, retirement and transportation).
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by
Phone:
Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.
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OR, IS IT JUST THE BEGINNING? YOU DECIDE!
( Stay tuned, as the struggle continues. )
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Chuck Turner, District 7
City Hall Office--(617) 635-3510 / District Office--(617) 427-8100
Chuck.Turner@cityofboston.gov Angela.Yarde@cityofboston.gov Phillip.Reason@cityofboston.gov
Paulette.Tillery@cityofboston.gov Lorraine.Fowlkes@cityofboston.gov Edith.Monroe@cityofboston.gov
ROXBURY: WARD 8, Pcts 3-4, 7; WARD 9, Pcts 3-5; WARD 11, Pcts 1-3, 5; WARD 12, Pcts 1-9
SOUTH END: Ward 4, Pct 4; Ward 9, Pct 2
FENWAY: Ward 4, Pcts 5, 8-9