Position: Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator- Development & External Relations
Reports to: Vice President of Development and External Relations

Note: The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, color, or handicap.

The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh’s Development & External Relations Department seeks an Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator who will actively contribute to the success of our fundraising and marketing goals. This position provides clerical support, project-based assistance and data entry for the Development and External Relations department; serves as first point of contact for all department inquiries, directing both internal and external customers to appropriate staff for a timely response; provides staff support for special events,
related Board Committee meetings, and others as needed, including scheduling, preparing agenda and related materials and taking meeting notes, and implements day-to-day activities of the Urban League’s annual giving program.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development and External Relations, and following guidelines established by the Development and Events Manager, the Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator is responsible for daily gift processing and donor acknowledgement of all charitable gifts and fundraising income, including donor and gift reports, reconciliation with financial accounting office on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, maintaining and expanding prospect and donor database and constituent files; and tracking direct mail campaigns; preparing monthly media reports; updating and maintaining departmental files. He/ she prepares flyers and other routine communication pieces, maintains webpage on a daily basis, assists in the preparation of more complex publications, monitors and communicates deadlines
and schedules to staff involved in development and external relations activities, recommends systems solutions to improve database capabilities and annual giving services, applies knowledge of department workflow and operations, and consistently identifies areas for improvement, and attends and participates in events, including some evenings and weekends; and performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail required;

Strong computer skills including Excel, Word (particularly mail merge processes),
Outlook, Microsoft Publisher to create flyers and documents, database management and
manipulation;

Good writing skills and business etiquette needed;

Strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation;

Must work as an effective team member and represent the Urban League of Greater
Pittsburgh in a professional and personable manner

Education: Minimum of Associate’s Degree with three to five years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Great respect for the importance of accuracy in detail.
• Excellent typing and data entry skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and respond rapidly and flexibly to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software preferred.
• Website content management experience a plus.

Applicant must:
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be in good health.

Submit cover letter, resume and three work-related letters of reference to:
Mary Kay Dietrich
Vice President of Development and External Relations
Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
610 Wood Street, 4th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2222
412-227-4158 (phone)
mkdietrich@ulpgh.org

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1.  No supplanting of capital funds
All Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars received by the City of Pittsburgh that are used for neighborhood improvement projects (i.e., “area benefit” activities and activities which aid in the elimination of slums and blight) should be spent in CDBG-eligible communities as an enhancement, not a replacement, for City capital funding or any other City funding source.

The City should develop and approve its capital budget first, and equitably allocate capital funds and all other funds across City neighborhoods according to need.  Only then should the City allocate CDBG funds for “area benefit” activities and activities which aid in the elimination of slums and blight.

The City should track the expenditure of capital funds by census tract and make that information publicly available, so that City residents can verify that capital funds and all other city funds are equitably allocated across City neighborhoods according to need.

2.  No inflation of “low-mod” benefit
In accounting to HUD for the expenditure of CDBG funds, the City should not count any activity as benefiting low- and moderate-income people unless it actually benefits lower income people.  In each case, the Department of City Planning should demonstrate that the CDBG funds have been spent, that the improvement or activity has been provided, and that the benefit to low- and moderate-income people has been clearly documented.

In determining the CDBG “jobs benefit”, the percentage of CDBG funds attributable to low- and moderate-income benefit should equal the percentage of all full-time equivalent jobs that are held by or available to low-and moderate-income people.  For example, if only 51% of the jobs in a CDBG-funded project are held by or available to lower income people, only 51% of the CDBG funds in that project should be counted toward the City’s low-mod benefit obligation.

In determining the CDBG “housing benefit”, the percentage of CDBG funds attributable to the low- and moderate-income benefit should equal the percentage of all housing units in a CDBG-funded development that are affordable to low-and moderate-income people.

3.  No “presumed” jobs benefit or “aggregated” housing benefit
In accounting to HUD for the expenditure of CDBG funds, the City should not “presume” any jobs benefit or “aggregate” any housing benefit based on the location of the job or the housing.

In determining the CDBG “jobs benefit”, only the number of jobs that are actually held by or available to low- and moderate-income people should be considered.  The City should not use any presumption of benefit based on an employee’s residence, the location of a business or the location of a job, nor should the City consider job creation or retention activities under the “area benefit” criteria.

In determining the CDBG “housing benefit”, only the number of housing units that are actually affordable to low- and moderate-income people should be used.  The City should not use any presumption or aggregation of benefit based on the location of CDBG-assisted housing, nor should the City consider affordable housing activities under the “area benefit” criteria.

4.  No counting jobs as “available to” low-income people when they’re not
In determining the CDBG “jobs benefit”, the City should not count a job as being “available to” low-income people unless there is an enforceable and aggressive commitment to hire low-income City residents and a well-planned program of implementation, and only the minimum number of low-income residents that an employer actually commits to hire should be counted.

A mere commitment to give lower-income people “first consideration” for a job or to use “best efforts” to hire lower-income people should not be sufficient for a job to be counted as available to lower-income people.  There must be a firm and enforceable commitment to actually hire lower-income City residents for at least 51% of all jobs to be created or retained, and employers must be required to repay the CDBG subsidy in the event that the minimum hiring commitment is not achieved.  Further, only the minimum number of lower-income people that the employer actually commits to hire should be counted.  For instance, if an employer enters into a firm and enforceable commitment to hire lower-income City residents for at least 51% of all jobs to be created or retained, only 51% of the CDBG funds in that project should be counted as satisfying the City’s low-mod jobs benefit obligation.

5.  Public participation and accountability
City residents must have accurate, timely information about CDBG-funded activities and a meaningful opportunity to comment on the City’s CDBG spending plans.

At least sixty (60) days prior to submission of the City’s Consolidated Plan or Action Plan to HUD, a public hearing on the proposed plan should be held before the Mayor and City Council.  The proposed plan should be made available to the public at least 60 days prior to the public hearing.

The Department of City Planning should post the City’s Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report in its entirety on the City website, and otherwise make it available to the public free of charge, not more than fifteen (15) days after submission to HUD.

For each CDBG-funded project that is subject to local hiring or contracting requirements (i.e., “jobs benefit” activities and projects subject to Section 3 of the U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1968), the Department of City Planning should post real-time reports at least every ninety (90) days showing the CDBG beneficiary’s performance at providing jobs and other economic benefits to low- and moderate-income City residents.

Weatherization Installer
Under supervision, installs weatherization materials and repairs home items that relate to energy efficiency.  Work on site at residential locations individually or as part of a crew. A minimum of six (6) days of training is required for this position.     The next orientation for individuals interested in receiving free certification training for weatherization Installer positions is being held June 4, 2010 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at CCAC West Hills Center 1000 McKee Road Oakdale, PA 15071.More information can be found on CCAC’s web site: http://www.ccac.edu/default.aspx?id=151987

MANUFACTURING 2000: Training the Next Generation of Machinists!

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MANUFACTURING 2000 helps over 100 local manufacturers find & train the next generation of machinists.  We are looking for hard-working individuals with basic math skills to complete our 6-months Tuition-Free training program.  We encourage hands-on learners who enjoy building or fixing things with their hands to apply.

Upon completion of the program, we place our graduates in jobs within our network of partner companies.  Starting salaries for our graduates are between $8.50 to $12.50, with benefits.
(Average Industry Salary is $46,000).

To apply, you must be 18 years or older with a high school
diploma or GED.  Remember, this training prepares you for a
career that can provide you and your family with a secure financial future, and is Tuition-Free. Don’t delay!

REGISTER TODAY 412.227.4172
Attend an Information Seminar. Thursday, June 3 @ 10:00am

MANUFACTURING 2000 is a program of New Century Careers made possible through the efforts of area manufacturers, educators, foundations, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Program Officer for Civic Design and Community Revitalization-Heinz Endowments
Primary Responsibilities Include:
-Staffing the Civic Design Task Force, including creating an updated strategy for the work of this group
-Assuming responsibility for specific grantees in the arts and culture and the environment programs that relate to issues of civic design, public art and community revitalization.
-Playing a key role in the development of comprehensive neighborhood grantmaking strategies
Education-Bachelor’s Degree in a directly related field is required, with an Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
Experience-Qualified candidates are likely to have a minimum of 10 years of related experience. This will include direct work experience in urban planning, public art, sustainable design, community development and/or other aspects of civic design and community revitalization.
Prior grant making experience would be an advantage but is not required.
TO APPLY:Applications will be accepted through June 30th 2010. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: sredshaw@heinz.org

1,000 summer jobs for income-eligible youth and young adults, ages 14 through 24

The programs range from four to 10 weeks in length, and the specific age of eligibility varies with each program. Many of the summer programs follow the County’s green initiative and focus on environmental projects, such as landscaping, gardening and conservation. Others are geared more toward training and work experience in child care, health education, first-aid and money management. All of the programs serve to build good work habits, as well a problem solving and social skills for future employment.

Information about specific eligibility requirements for the various summer employment opportunities, as well as a downloadable pre-application, is available on the Allegheny County Department of Human Services website at www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/wiayouth.aspx .

Information about the Allegheny County Summer Employment Program for Youth & Young Adults is also available at the Forest Hills CareerLink office located at 2040 Ardmore Boulevard or by calling the Forest Hills CareerLink Youth Hotline at 412-436-2237.

Executive Director-Pittsburgh Green Innovators, Inc.

Supervise all aspects of PGI’s day-to-day operations.
Support organizational structure as sole employee initially, without immediate availability of additional staffing resources (e.g. maintain website, coordinate committee meetings, take and distribute board and committee minutes, ensure meeting notices are distributed, etc.)
Management of all PGI programs and drafting budgets as developed in cooperation with the Board.
Direct all fundraising activities, with direct responsibility for identifying and securing funding including, but not limited to, funding from local foundations, national foundations and state and federal government sources.
Develop successful grant proposals and seek creative revenue streams to continue to successfully grow and develop the organization and further its mission.
Qualifications-Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Ten or more years of senior-level responsibility and related experience in sustainability, community development, workforce development, urban and regional planning, non-profit management, and/or business development.
Qualified individuals may apply confidentially by submitting resume, cover letter and compensation requirements as MS Word attachments to:
Green Innovators Personnel Committee
greeninnovators@psu.edu
Applications must be received electronically NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2010.

Election Calendar

Election at a Glance

• Mid-Term Election, November 2, 2010
• Hours the polls are open: 7 AM to 8 PM
• Last day to register to vote: October 4, 2010. Form must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM.
• Places to get registration forms to register
  • The Division of Elections,
  • Driver’s License Centers,
  • State Liquor Stores,
  • Libraries,
  • LWV Community Information Center,
  • some banks,
  • grocery stores,
  • municipal buildings,
  • and post offices.
• Last day to apply for civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
• Application must be at the Division of Elections by 5 PM.
• Absentee ballot must be returned before 5 PM Friday, October 29, 2010.
• Place to get absentee ballot application Division of Elections, 350-4520

Appearing on the Ballot:

• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• PA General Assembly
• US Senator
• US Representative: Districts 4, 12, 14, 18
• Pennsylvania State Senators: District 38, 40, 42, 46
• Pennsylvania State Representatives: District 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 45, 46

*Districts in bold cover parts of the city of Pittsburgh

** Districts listed are those that include Allegheny County only, for the rest of Pennsylvania visit your countys elections website.

Some Voting Tips

If you are voting at your polling place for the first time, you must bring a Photo ID such as a driver’s license, student ID or some other form of US or PA government issued ID or a US or PA government issued non-photo ID that shows your address such as a voter identification card, a firearm permit, or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check. Click here for a complete list of acceptable forms of ID.

If your registration is challenged, you are entitled to a provisional ballot which will be counted if you are later determined to be eligible.

If this information hasn’t answered your questions, visit VotesPA.com for more information.

(PITTSBURGH, May 10, 2010) — Celeste Taylor, director of the Pittsburgh-based Regional Equity Monitoring Project (REMP), is one of two Pittsburgh community leaders to be named to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African-American Affairs. Taylor will be sworn in as one of the members of the commission, in a Harrisburg ceremony to take place on May 20.

The appointment comes as REMP enters a new phase in the work it’s doing on behalf of minorities and women statewide – specifically, for the campaign focusing on distribution of American Recovery and Reinstatement Act funds.

Taylor noted, “It’s an honor to be named to this commission, and I’m looking forward to working with the governor’s office and the rest of the commission in this capacity. I’ve been working diligently on a number of issues of great significance to African-Americans in Pennsylvania, namely ARRA fund distribution, and I look forward to the opportunity to worked toward even more progress for African-Americans statewide.”

REMP, a non-partisan, non-profit civic engagement campaign that involves citizens in monitoring and advocating for equity and inclusion across Pennsylvania in the areas of employment, employment contracts and workforce development, has already worked with the Governor’s office prior to Taylor’s nomination for the Commission, advocating on ARRA issues.

Last October, Gov. Ed Rendell issued an executive order that created opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses through ARRA funds.

The executive order included making targeted investments that maximize the effects these funds have on the economy, collecting specific data (including race, ethnicity, gender, and zip code) to help ensure funds are being spent equitably, conducting equity assessments to systematically evaluate spending, and
enforcing civil rights laws when necessary (including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in the use of federal funds).

In the new phase of the campaign, which follows several months of strategy sessions involving stage agency reps and civilians in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, REMP is hoping to further advance the equity strategy for minorities, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBE) that has driven earlier phases of the campaign.

In particular, Taylor is looking for the Allegheny County Housing Authorities to achieve U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3 compliance as soon as possible, for the Allegheny County School Districts and Municipalities to adopt MWBDE policies by this Labor Day, and to address trade union equity by getting cities and counties in the region to require demographic information in their RFPs.

The new phase is a significant undertaking for REMP – Taylor notes that the campaign will require a round of fundraising as well as the recruitment and training of 20 citizen monitors to help with this phase.

“We have an opportunity to improve the situation for people across the state with ARRA funds,” Taylor said. “The unemployment rates for minorities across the state illustrate the magnitude of the problem. The work we’re doing in this phase addresses issues crucial to making sure the money is spent equitably and helps those who absolutely need it.”

Though Taylor is hard at work on this next phase of REMP’s work, REMP’s previous work has not gone unnoticed. In addition to being tapped for the Governor’s Commission, Taylor attends a three-day conference in Washington, D.C., starting today, bringing together a group of people from across the nation who have been working on issues related to ARRA.

At the conference, put together by Washington, D.C.-based Good Jobs First, a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families, Taylor will present on the topic, “Organizing for Equity, Part I: State Campaigns,” focusing on the work she’s done to date with ARRA in Pennsylvania.

More information on REMP can be found at http://pennsylvaniaequity.org/

Project Coordinator

Job Description

Objective

To ensure a visible and effective leadership presence for Green Innovators in Pittsburgh/Southwest PA area by building connections with regional government, business, education, professional, and social service communities.  The incumbent will help grow a vibrant green economy and community by collaboratively leveraging regional strengths through innovation, education, workforce development, and cultivation of sustainable business opportunities.   The position can ultimately grow into that of an Executive Director.

Qualifications

This full-time salaried position requires a minimum of a Bachelors Degree with demonstrated work experience or a minimum of 15 years experience in lieu of a degree.  This position reports directly to the Green Innovators Executive Committee then through to the Board of Directors.  The incumbent will be tasked to develop organizational capacity, develop strategic revenue generation activities in cooperation with the Board, and design programming activities for this new organization.  The incumbent will have a passion for, and a commitment to, the broad field of sustainability.  This position has one year of secured funding with an excellent possibility of continuation.

Salary

Salary range will be $45,000 to $65,000; benefits negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Program management and development in cooperation with the Board.
• Proposal writing as well as creative revenue and resource generation to continue development of the organization.
• Develop budgets in cooperation with the Board.
• Support organizational structure (e.g. maintain website, coordinate committee meetings, take and distribute board and committee minutes, ensure meeting notices are distributed, etc.).
• Ensure community engagement with all sectors of the community including minority, women, and other groups.
• Act as spokesperson for the organization in media, networking and connecting project working relationships.
• Coordinate and cooperate with Pittsburgh Gateways, Inc. related to the Connelley building project and any programmatic initiatives that may be appropriate.
• Management of programs as they become funded and developed.  Define programs and begin implementation using best management practices.
• Serve as a connector between the needs and interests of community organizations and the resources of the Green Innovators.
• Seek out opportunities for Pittsburgh-based organizations to engage with Green Innovators through faculty research and technology transfer activities.
• Arrange meetings with key organizations to discuss strategic partnership opportunities.
• Develop relationships with major national/international organizations headquartered in the Greater Pittsburgh area, encouraging partnerships with activities and utilization of the Green Innovators facilities.
• Arrange for Green Innovators to participate in community leadership organizations and events.
• Provide support to the Board of Directors through board management activities.

We expect and encourage applications from all segments of our community in recognition of our commitment to the broadest definition of diversity.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY NO LATER THAN APRIL 20, 2010.

Please address correspondence – and send to:

Green Innovators Personnel Committee

greeninnovators@psu.edu

It’s a musical “fun-raiser” for B-PEP. Join us for a six-hour music marathon featuring many of Pittsburgh’s best vocalists and musicians. $25 per ticket. SAVE THE DATE  and call (412)758-7898 for more details about the event.