Job Opportunity 8/23/2009
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FEDERAL CENSUS BUREAU OPENS SHOP ON ATLANTIC AVE. jobs.
The United States Census Bureau has leased approximately 6,000 square feet of office space in Raleigh at 2605 Atlantic Avenue to use as an office beginning this fall. The Raleigh office will support 2010 census operations in Wake County and is expected to employ about 1,100 office and field workers. Those interested in census jobs will be able to apply in the fall. Job openings, when available, will be posted at www.census.gov.
Census counts are used to determine the number of congressional seats for each state, the shape of legislative and local government districts, and how more than $400 billion in federal funds will be distributed annually to communities across the country.
The Raleigh office is one of 10 new local census offices set to open in 2009 across the state. The Census Bureau opened five offices in 2008 to begin preparations for the census.
April 1, 2010, is Census Day, the reference day for collecting census information from every household in America. Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered in mid-March. The Raleigh office will close after census operations end in 2010.
WHITE HOUSE JOB INTERSHIPS
We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2010 Spring Internship is now available at whitehouse.gov/about/internships. Applications are due September 20, 2009. The application includes two essays, three letters of recommendation and a resume. Each applicant will be evaluated on three basic qualities: a commitment to public service, demonstration of leadership in the community and dedication to the mission of this Administration. The applicant’s communication, writing and office skills will also be reviewed and considered. An applicant’s GPA is not figured into the final score, and each application is reviewed on a semi-blind basis.
SPANISH TEACHER NEEDED JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL
Jordan High School. We are in need of a Licensed Spanish Teacher.
Here is the website and other information:
Jordan High School's website is http://jordan.dpsnc.net/
Promotora de Ácido Fólico / Trabajadora Comunitaria
Nombre del Puesto de Empleo: Promotora de Ácido Fólico / Trabajadora Comunitaria Propósito: El objetivo de este puesto es proporcionar educación sobre el ácido fólico y recopilar información de las encuestas a mujeres hispanohablantes de los condados de Wake y Johnston. La misión de la Campaña de Ácido Fólico es mejorar la salud mediante la promoción de los beneficios y el consumo de ácido fólico. El puesto es con sede en Raleigh.
Responsabilidades:
Participar en capacitaciones sobre los beneficios del ácido fólico para mujeres en edad fértil.
Reclutar a mujeres que hablan español en edad fértil en los condados de Wake y Johnston para participar en un programa educativo y de encuesta
Administrar las encuestas a las participantes del programa antes y después de las sesiones educativas
Proporcionar sesiones educativas utilizando el programa estándar de estudios de ácido fólico para participantes en pequeños grupos o en sesiones de uno a uno
Ingresar la información de las participantes y las encuestas en una base de datos
Experiencia y Habilidades:
Hablar español como lengua natal, conocimientos básicos de inglés
Experiencia en educación de salud, promoción de la salud y/o con la comunidad médica
Experiencia de trabajo comunitario y con organizaciones de base comunitaria
Experiencia trabajando con miembros de la comunidad, organizaciones comunitarias, escuelas, centros de salud, y otros organismos en los condados de Wake y Johnston
Altamente motivada, con capacidad para trabajar independientemente y como parte de un equipo interdisciplinario
Conocimientos en computación, como Microsoft Excel y/o Access
Automóvil confiable necesario. Los gastos de viaje relacionados con el trabajo serán reembolsados.
Disponible para trabajar tardes y fines de semana, según sea necesario
Educación:
Diploma de Preparatoria o Bachillerato (High School Diploma o GED) requerido, de preferencia educación universitaria. Horas y Remuneración:
Este puesto es de tiempo completo, de carácter temporal del 15 de octubre de 2009 al 14 de octubre de 2010.
Información sobre el salario disponible a solicitud.
No hay prestaciones, pero March of Dimes, proporcionará entrenamiento, apoyo, espacio de oficina, equipo de computación y todas las demás herramientas necesarias para el cumplimiento de los requisitos del puesto.
Nota Especial:
La candidata debe estar disponible para viajar a Atlanta, Georgia el 29 de octubre de 2009 a un entrenamiento.
Fecha límite de solicitud: 1 de septiembre, 2009
Contáctese con:
Promotora Search
c/o Amy Mullenix
Consejo de Acido Fólico del Carolina de Note/March of Dimes
6504 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 100
Raleigh, NC 27615
Bilingual Immigration Paralegal
The North Carolina Justice Center is a progressive research and advocacy organization whose mission is to eliminate poverty in North Carolina by
ensuring that every household in the state has access to the resources, services and fair treatment it needs in order to enjoy social and economic
security. Our work includes providing legal representation to low-income individuals in immigration proceedings.
The Justice Center seeks an individual with high interest in immigration law and excellent organizational skills to support the work of the
Immigrants Legal Assistance Project. The Immigration Paralegal is a full time position that, working cooperatively with a senior paralegal, provides
support to three full time immigration attorneys. Job responsibilities include new client intake, general management of clients’ files, and helping attorneys on the numerous types of immigration cases. Specifically, the paralegal assists in preparing immigration applications, affidavits, client letters, motions to immigration court, and other necessary
documents. Other duties include interpreting for clients and translating documents as needed, responding to client phone calls & information
requests, and informing the appropriate attorney.
Additional Qualifications:
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• College degree with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Access.
• Strong organizational skills a must; ability to handle a large client caseload.
• Trained and certified Paralegal preferred although not required if applicant has experience working in a legal environment.
How to Apply:
Visit www.ncjustice.org for details and send resume, cover letter and references to Carol McNeely at carol.mcneely@ncjustice.org. The North
Carolina Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer.
