The Illinois African American and Latino Higher Education Alliance (IALHEA)

Saturday April 19 ,  8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

The UIC Forum: 725 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago

The Student Leadership Conference sponsored by (IALHEA) is a gathering of African American and Latino youth, grassroots community activist, university staff, students and academics.   
 

The Student Leadership Conference is an opportunity for African American and Latinos to:

• Share strategies that enhance admission, retention and graduation from institutions of higher education in Illinois,
• Share knowledge about the unique experience of African American and Latinos in the quest for higher education,
• Build ties that bond our communities of color by talking about our experiences
• Forge a plan of action and build a common agenda.

Registration is required by April 11th
To register, fill out the form here.

For more information, e-mail Melissa at melissa@latinospro.org

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Human Trafficking Summit 2008

Blocks Together is hiring a full-time Youth Organizer to work with youth (ages 13-18) planning, developing and implementing organizing campaigns.  This Organizer will be responsible for working with students fighting for greater accountability regarding the Chicago Public School (CPS) turnaround plan imposed on the Orr High School campus.  The Youth Organizer will also be continuing our Graduate Don't Incarcerate campaign, combating the punitive "zero tolerance" discipline policies in CPS.  The Organizer is also responsible for developing the leadership of young women through our girls group, Young Women in Control.

Qualifications: Investment in exploring direct action organizing, commitment to social justice, gender justice and youth self-determinaition, experience working with youth and young women of color, commitment to building an internal organizational structure that reflects BT's social justice politics, commitment to BT's strategies of community organizing, popular education, leadership development, community building and movement building, ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, driver's license and transportation required, with insurance, fluent Spanish writing and speaking skills preferred 

Youth Program Associate, Korean American Resource and Cultural Center

 The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center (KRCC) seeks a talented and committed individual to serve as a full-time Youth Program Associate.  The associate will assist the Youth Coordinator with planning, recruitment, implementation, development and evaluation of KRCC's Youth Program.
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Qualifications: bility to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks. Enjoy working with high school and college students.  Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in youth and/or community organizing and research strongly preferred. Bilingual in the Korean and English languages an asset.  Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Becky Belcore, Executive Director, KRCC, 2710A W. Peterson Ave., Chicago IL 60659 or becky@chicagokrcc.org

LVCDC is hiring a full-time Education Organizer to work with
community residents to identify, develop and advance organizing campaigns. The organizer will work to ensure parent/guardian involvement in schools and issues that affect the quality of education in the community.

Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a position of significant responsibility within an education setting and/or working with children, parents, community members, and local schools, experience and commitment working with urban and specifically Latino communities, effective communication and organizing skills (both community and administrative); i.e. strong writing, research and presentation skills, commitment to LVCDC's strategies of community organizing, popular education, leadership development and advocacy, computer literate, flexible schedule (position will require evening and weekends hours), Bilingual required (English/Spanish, oral and written). 

To apply, fax resume to Katya Nuques, Director of Education at 773-522-2717

Resource Coordinator at Farragut H.S.
Little Village Community Development Corporation

The purpose of the LVCDC Community Schools Initiative is to create fun, safe, and innovative learning environments. This position is based at the Farragut/LVCDC Community School (2345 S Christiana Ave). The program coordinator will assist with the design, implementation and administration of the Community Schools programs.   

Requirements:  Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a position of significant responsibility within an education setting and/or working with children, parents, community members, and local schools, effective communication and organizing skills (both community and administrative), experience and commitment working with urban, Latino communities and specifically their youth, flexible schedule (position will require evening and weekends hours), Computer literacy is required - Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.  Graphics knowledge a plus,  Bachelor's degree in youth development, education, or related field, Bilingual required (English/Spanish, oral and written).

To apply, fax resume to Katya Nuques, Director of Education at 773-522-2717