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Home > Current Issues & initiatives | Career and Volunteer Opportunities Career and Volunteer Opportunities  The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks applications for the position of Director of Smart Growth/Smart Energy. Working with the Assistant Secretary for Policy, the selected applicant will formulate and promote policies dedicated toward the implementation of sustainable land use and energy practices in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and coordinate with other agencies whose conduct and policies affect sustainable development and climate change.
EEA is an exciting place for public policy professionals to work. Under the direction of Governor Deval Patrick and Secretary Ian Bowles (http://www.mass.gov/envir A contact person for questions regarding the position appears in the Vacancy Announcement.
If interested in volunteering for Youth Pride on May 10th at the Boston Common, please contact klydon@friendsofglbtyouth.org.
Jobs will be given on a "first come-first serve" basis. Food and refreshments as well as the place for volunteers to leave their stuff will be where the Parade/Vendor/Press Check-In is located. When you arrive on the Common please check-in and sign-in with either your crew leader.
Crew Leaders Crew leaders are the supervisors for whoever is on their crew and making sure that they are doing what needs to be done and they are in the correct place in the correct time. Crew leaders are required to have a readily available list of who is on their crew, who is doing what etc. These will be prepared for you and distributed upon arrival. Crew leaders should have a working cell phone with necessary phone numbers programmed in it.
Set-Up Crew 1 (6:00-9:30 AM)
Crew Leader: Dan Mitchell Volunteers Needed: 15+people Volunteers: Kevin Mitchell, Jessica B., Katja N., Britney, Logan F., Timmy Z. Job Description (1): Set-up crew 1 will be required to unload the truck on Boston Common starting at 6:00am. Set-up crew 1 will help to assemble the stage, the tables, the chairs and the tents. Set-up of all equipment should be completed by 9:30am.
Set-Up Crew 2 (9:30-10:50 AM) Crew Leader: Kelly Lydon Volunteers Needed: 10+ Volunteers: All MAYPC (14) Job Description (2): Set-up crew 2 will be required to set-up the television and equipment for Dance, Dance, Revolution, the Art Wall, the backstage area, the clothing drive, the souvenir photo stand, the arts and crafts tables, the raffle, the merchandise table, the information table and all the check-in tables. Set-up crew 2 will also be responsible for posting necessary signage. Set-up crew 2 must be finished by 10:50 AM.
MAYPC Table Crew (10:50AM-4:00 PM) Crew Leader: Maura K. Volunteers Needed: 8+ Job Description: The MAYPC Table crew will be required to choose a table to watch alongside a member(s) of the MAYPC for the entire day.
Clothing Drive (11:00AM-4:00 PM) Volunteer: Margarita Viera MAYPC Member: Benjamin Miele, James Beggan Description: Accepting clothing donations from MAYP attendees, collecting the $2.00 fee from non-donators and distributing appropriate change. This person will also be in charge handling all of the cash received and giving it to Kelly at the end of the day. This money and the left over clothing will later be donated to Boomerangs. When clothes are donated the clothing drive table crew must go through every item making sure that it is right side in and relatively clean. Crew will also be in charge of packing leftover clothing into trash bags at 3:30pm. The Boomerangs people will be there at 4pm to pick up the remaining items. Items that cannot be accepted (just throw them away if the donator does not want them back) -Underwear -Swimsuits -Socks, nylons etc. -Non-clothing items (books, cds etc.)
Jewelry Table (11:00 AM-4:00 PM) Volunteer: Heather Kennedy MAYPC Member: Katja Norvin, Emma Fitch Description: Monitoring the MAYP attendees as they make their own jewelry. Crew will be in charge of distributing string fairly (I know that sounds silly…) and making sure no one is "abusing" the free arts supplies. Crew members will also be in charge of neatly packing up the leftover supplies at 4:00pm.
Dance, Dance Revolution (11:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Volunteer: Michael Young MAYPC Member: Timmy Zina, Victoria Kouyoumjian Description: Monitoring MAYP attendees while they play DDR on the Rotunda. Crew is in charge of making sure the game is functioning properly and being played safely as well as making sure "everyone gets a turn" until 4:00pm. Crew will also be in charge of making sure that attendees are exiting the Rotunda safely.
Free Raffle (11:00 AM-3:00 PM)
Volunteer: Sarah DeChick MAYPC Member: Ida Aronson and Kelley James Description: Distributing raffle tickets, making sure they are filled out properly, making sure there are plenty of writing instruments, trying to make sure everyone only enters the raffle ONCE, distributing "receipts" to participants. Crew will also be responsible for closing the table at 3:00pm and bringing the ticket box to the backstage area for the winners to be chosen and announced from the stage. Crew will also be responsible for clean-up of the raffle table.
Merchandise Table (11:00 AM-4:00 PM) Run By (2): Joblin Younger and David Avruch MAYPC Member: Jessica Bombassaro-Brady, Andre Roman Description: Selling T-Shirts, Tank Tops, Mini-Flags, Large Flags, Old T-Shirts, and Old Tank-Tops (last year's). Sizes of shirts and flags will be set up for you in an easy to navigate format. Crew will also be in charge of collecting the money paid for the merchandise and distributing the appropriate change (calculator will be provided for large purchases). Merchandise is not to be given away without approval from Kelly Lydon or an identified Friends board member. This crew will also be in charge handling all of the cash received and giving it to Kelly or Joblin at the end of the day.
Parade Check In (10:30 AM-12:00 PM) Volunteer (2): Cookie Belcamino, Michael Fowler MAYPC Member: Maura Keaney, Logan Farrero
Description: Checking in GSA's and other people marching in the parade, giving them the right parade number, and chant cards. Check-In closes at 12:00pm.
Vendor Check In and Volunteer Check-In (8:00-10:30 AM) Volunteer (2): Cookie Belcamino, Michael Fowler MAYPC Member: Maura Keaney, Logan Farrero
Description: Checking in vendors who have purchased a table to sell goods, making sure they have paid and collecting the money if they have not, giving them the right table number, directing them to their table, helping them carry their stuff if needed. This crew will also be in charge handling all of the cash received and giving it to Joblin or Kelly at the end of the day.
Press Check In (10:00 AM-3:00 PM).
Volunteer: No MAYPC Member Description: Checking in press, making sure they are on the list or that they get on the list and sign in (signature required), distributing press passes, trying to identify press that has not checked-in and asking them to, making sure press stays away from the backstage area.
Parade Crew 1 (12:30-1:15 PM)
Crew Leader: Sylvain Bruni Volunteers Needed: 5+ Volunteers: Cookie Belcamino, Michael Fowler Job Description (1): Parade Crew 1 will be responsible for making sure participants are in correct order by holding up signs around the Common with parade #'s on them (1-10 etc.). Participants will be given a number at check-in. Crew will be responsible that everyone is in the correct spot. Crew members will be identified by orange vests. At 12:45pm when the parade begins crew members will leave their signs where they are and slowly lead their group behind the one in front of them. Crew leaders will be needed to encourage chanting and will be provided with chant cards (as will the participants). The parade will go from Beacon to Bowdoin to Cambridge to Tremont and back to the Common. Crew members must make sure to keep up with the parade and make sure everyone is acting appropriately and safe. Crew members are to discourage foul language and negative chants.
Parade Crew 2 (12:45-1:15 PM) Crew Leader: Kelly Lydon Volunteers Needed: 5+ Volunteers: Job Description (2): Parade Crew 2 will be responsible for picking up the parade signs left by Parade Crew 1 and bringing them back to the registration table.
Backstage Crew 1 (9:00-3:30 PM) Crew Leaders: Kelly Lydon, Dan Mitchell, Ryan Schiffer Volunteers: Timothy Kelliher, Abba Binns Job Description (1): Backstage Crew 1 will be in charge of sitting at the performer check-in table. Performers will be checking in all day. NO ONE is allowed back stage unless their name is on the list at the check-in table. If someone isn't on the list and insists that they should be the point person should be contacted. Once a performer is checked the crew will distribute their backstage pass. If a performer leaves the backstage area you must take their pass (they cannot get it back until they return). This is a job that will require a lot of attention! Backstage Crew 1 will also be in charge of making sure people are checked in and out at the appropriate times. If a performer is more than a half hour late the point person should be contacted. If a performer is backstage long after their set time and they do not need to be back there the crew leader should be notified. Someone from Crew 1 must be at check-in AT ALL TIMES. Backstage Crew 1 will also need to help the crew leader with whatever he needs (say if a performer NEEDS something and someone has to go get it).
Monitor Crew (11:00 AM-4:00 PM or whenever available) Crew Leader: Ryan Schiffer MAYPC Member: Chrissy Aldrich, Maura Keaney, Logan Farrero Volunteers Needed: 10+ Volunteers: Allison Brill, Cookie Belcamino, Michael Fowler Job Description: The Monitor Crew will be responsible for the "odd jobs" that come up throughout the day for various crews. The Monitor Crew will also be responsible for making sure that Youth Pride is free of sex, drugs, alcohol, violence and other negative actions. If there is an un-handle-able issue with any of these things Ryan Schiffer (and possibly Kelly Lydon and Joblin Younger) should be contacted immediately. Monitor Crew will also help clean up any necessary "messes" throughout the day (picking up garbage etc.).
Clean-Up Crew 1 (4:00 PM-Done) Crew Leader: Dan Mitchell Volunteers Needed: 15+people Volunteers: MAYPC (14), Kevin Mitchell Job Description (1): Clean-up crew 1 will be required to reload the truck on Boston Common starting at 4:00pm. Clean-up crew 1 will help to disassemble the stage, the tables, the chairs and the tents. Clean-up of all equipment should be completed by 6:00pm. CLEAN UP CREW CANNOT START CLEAN UP UNTIL 4:00PM!
Clean-Up Crew 2 (4:00 PM-Done) Crew Leader: Kelly Lydon Volunteers Needed: 10+ Volunteers: MAYPC (14) Job Description (2): Clean-up crew 2 will be required to break down the television and equipment for Dance, Dance, Revolution, the Art Wall, the backstage area, the merchandise table, the information table and all the check-in tables. Clean-up crew 2 will also be responsible taking down signage. Clean-up crew 2 should be completed by 6:00pm. CLEAN UP CREW CANNOT START CLEAN UP UNTIL 4:00PM!
OPPORTUNITY FOR APPOINTMENT TO COURT'S STANDING ADVISORY COMMITTE ON THE RULES OF CIVIL AND APPELLATE PROCEDURE (Nomination deadline is May 23, 2008)
The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court are soliciting nominations of lawyers for appointment to Court's Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure. This Committee advises the Court on all issues and proposals relating to the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and the Massachusetts Rules of Appellate Procedure. The Committee reports to the Supreme Judicial Court Rules Committee. There will be four attorney vacancies on the committee due to the expiration of the terms of current members. For these positions, the Justices are interested in nominations of experienced civil trial practitioners. In making appointments, the Justices will strive to achieve diversity in a number of areas, including type, size and location of practice. Committee members will be appointed to a three year term with the possibility of reappointment to a second, consecutive term. Members are expected to attend all meetings, the scheduling of which varies with the Committee's work. Members also may be assigned to subcommittees that meet more frequently than the full Committee. Outside of meetings, members may do research and drafting. Please send me the names and resumes of your nominees on or before May 23, 2008. If you have questions or would like additional information on the Committee's work, you may call me at 617-557-1161 or e-mail at christine.burak@sjc.state.ma.us.
NONPROFIT ATTORNEY Boston-based nonprofit organization providing legal assistance to anti-poverty organizations nationwide seeks staff attorney to advise organizations, present legal training seminars, and write legal publications. Candidates should have 2+ years’ relevant experience. Tax-exempt organization law, corporate law and governance, employment law, administrative law and/or nonprofit management experience preferred. Some travel required. Send cover letter and resume to: CAPLAW
Attn: Staff Attorney Job Search
178 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
BOSTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS SEEKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES If you love the arts and would like a way to connect your passion with action, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus could be your answer. We are currently seeking candidates for our Board of Directors. Now in its 26th season, the BGMC is one of the largest non-profit arts organizations in Massachusetts and one of the most renowned. With more than 200 singing and volunteer members, we have brought our message of tolerance, acceptance and fun to audiences across the US, Canada, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. Our subscription series draws more than 12,000 people to see us annually in Boston. The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus is an organization of gay and gay-affirming persons whose mission is to publicly perform a diverse choral repertoire to the highest standard of musical excellence; to provide enriching social, entertainment and artistic experiences for members, friends and audiences; and to serve as positive and affirming representatives of the gay and lesbian community. The Board is a dynamic and creative group of people who, at their core, share a passion for the mission of the Chorus. We are from different professional backgrounds and have various levels of experience in serving on a non-profit arts organization’s Board. What makes Board service so personally rewarding is the knowledge that you are insuring the Chorus’ healthy existence into the future. We work closely together to anticipate problems and offer creative solutions to a range of issues that face the Chorus on artistic, financial and organizational fronts. Ours is a working board, and members are expected to attend a monthly meeting (except for December and August), participate in our fund-raising efforts and act as stewards for the Chorus. Board Members are elected to a three-year term by the general chorus membership at our annual meeting in June. If this piques your interest, we’d love to connect. The first step is to contact us to have a casual conversation about your interest level. Having a conversation does not mean you’re making a commitment to serving. If you are interested in learning more about the organization and the Board, please contact: Al Gordon, Pyle, Rome, Lichten, Ehrenberg & Liss-Riordan, P.C., 18 Tremont Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02108, (617) 367-7200, agordon@prle.com.
Please view a list of cases currently needing pro bono The list includes, among other things, excessive force cases involving prisoners (brief trials may be likely), as well as prisoner medical care/treatment claims, including a prisoner suffering from a Gender Identity Disorder seeking hormone treatment, and employment DIscrimination cases. If you are interested in a pro bono appointment for any of these, please contact Attorney Rebecca Greenberg and she would be happy to provide you with additional information. Rebecca Greenberg
Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship for African-American LGBT Civil Rights Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in New York City, Lambda Legal has regional offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas. Lambda Legal's law reform, policy, and education work encompasses a wide range of areas, including federal and state constitutional law issues; discrimination in employment, benefits, housing, insurance, schools and other areas; harassment and violence; anti-gay ballot initiatives; access to healthcare and HIV related treatments; child custody, visitation and adoption; relationship protections, including the freedom to marry; discrimination based upon gender identity and sex-stereotyping; and sodomy law reform. No phone calls please. People of color and people with disabilities, including HIV, are encouraged to apply. Lambda Legal is an equal opportunity employer.
Division of Administrative Law Appeals - Magistrate I and II Positions The Division of Administrative Law Appeals is currently recruiting for the positions of Magistrate I and II. Position descriptions are attached. Interested individuals should apply as directed in the attached postings. In addition, please submit your resume to Juanita.d.allen@state.ma.us. The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity assists agencies in finding qualified applicants for current open positions. The Commonwealth strives to create and foster an environment that hires, retains and promotes a diverse workforce which affirms and values diversity. If you have questions, please contact Juanita Allen, Recruitment and Outreach Manager, at 617- 878-9820.
Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) Postings DALA is an administrative law court in which a broad range of important public issues are heard and where a tremendously diverse group of litigants "have their day in court." Therefore, diversity among the magistrates who adjudicate cases and a diverse support staff are priorities for the agency. Shortcut to job postings: https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us |
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