Equal Justice Works: Important Dates and Information.

The 2013 Equal Justice Works Fellowship application is now open!   Please visit our website

for up-to-date information on sponsor preferences, suggestions for writing a good application and more.  In addition, we will be providing a free, informational webinar "How to Create a Successful Application for the Equal Justice Works Fellowships" on Monday, August 6.   Students interested in attending can register here.

Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellowship opportunities for 2012-2013 have been posted.  A summary can be found on our website.  Please note that applications must be submitted directly to the host site – do not apply to Equal Justice Works. 

Connecticut Fair Housing Center: Opportunity Policy Fellow

The Connecticut Fair Housing Center, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fair housing, seeks a dynamic individual with a strong commitment to civil rights to join our team as an Opportunity Policy Fellow.  The Fellow will work with the Center’s staff to develop policy materials promoting housing integration, advocate on issues affecting integration and access to housing located in areas with high performing schools, access to employment, and other opportunities, analyze data affecting integration policy, and engage in outreach to urban and suburban communities.  This is a one-year fellowship.

Specific responsibilities include:

•    Developing training materials on inclusionary zoning practices.
•    Creating presentations and other materials on Fair Housing Act obligations.
•    Researching and reporting on demographic patterns and housing investments affecting integration.
•    Conducting outreach to a range of communities on zoning practices and Fair Housing Act requirements.
•    Tracking exclusionary and inclusionary zoning practices across Connecticut.
•    Following legislative developments affecting housing discrimination and racial segregation.
•    Working collaboratively with other fair housing programs and initiatives to promote fair housing.

Qualifications:

•    B.A. required, J.D. or a Masters in Planning, Geography, Sociology, or Political Science preferred;
•    Demonstrated interest in social justice or civil rights;
•    Superior research, writing, and verbal skills;
•    Computer competency;
•    Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural individuals are encouraged to apply.
•    Strong quantitative skills including statistic a plus.

Salary:  Salary competitive with other legal non-profits plus excellent benefits.
Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:  Deputy Director, Erin Boggs at:eboggs@ctfairhousing.org.  The writing sample should reflect the applicant’s own work without significant revision from others.  Please do not call.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

Job Opportunity: Fair Housing Outreach Coordinator

The Connecticut Fair Housing Center, a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fair housing, seeks an energetic individual with a strong commitment to civil rights to join our team as an Outreach Coordinator.  The Outreach Coordinator will work collaboratively with Center’s staff to organize an urban/suburban coalition promoting fair housing, leverage multi-media organizing tools to bring attention to fair housing issues, and facilitate the Center’s outreach efforts.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the creation and execution of an urban/suburban community organizing effort to promote housing integration.
• Participating in outreach in a range of communities on topics of fair housing, integration and access to opportunity.
• Enhancing the Center’s outreach and organizing activities through traditional media outlets and the internet.
• Coordinating the Center’s outreach initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree;
• Demonstrated interest in social justice or civil rights;
• Superior research, writing, and verbal skills;
• Ability to create and update websites and social media or a willingness to learn; 
• Bi-lingual and/or bi-cultural individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with data analysis and mapping a plus.
• Applicants with community outreach and organizing experience encouraged to apply.

Salary:  Salary competitive with other legal non-profits plus excellent benefits.
Send resume and cover letter to:  Deputy Director, Erin Boggs at:eboggs@ctfairhousing.org. Please do not call. Application Deadline:  Tuesday, July 31, 2012.

Practitioner in Residence Opportunity at Suffolk University Law School

The Practitioner in Residence for International and Comparative Law will:
Develop and maintain quality international law internships for J.D. candidate students (both domestic and abroad);
Counsel students regarding international law internships and potential post-graduation placements;
Develop and teach a co-requisite Internship Course focusing on international and comparative law practice, skills and ethics;
Work with the faculty and administration involved in the Law School’s International Concentration to coordinate internship opportunities with curricular areas of interest and courses offered;
Develop appropriate Boston-area employers for internship possibilities for currently enrolled LL.M. students;
Work with partner organizations, like the Center for International Legal Studies, to provide for-credit internship opportunities in suitable private, public, and NGO legal placements;
Promote Suffolk University Law School’s International Law and experiential learning opportunities;
Work with key administrators, faculty and students to develop longer term strategic plans for maintaining and building Suffolk Law’s International and Comparative Law internship opportunities;
Evolve the work and responsibilities of the position as the needs of students and employers evolve.

JD and member in good standing of a state bar – Massachusetts bar admission preferred but not required. Prior experience working with international law firms, organizations and/or practitioners preferred. Previous experience working with students in either or both a teaching or counseling role preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in one or more foreign languages, preferred. Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with students, faculty members and administrators. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment. Attention to detail essential. Some domestic travel required. Ability to travel internationally and to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

To apply visit CSO JobNet ID 7459