Applications for 6 paid local social justice residencies due by May 15

The Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund, which created the Tzedek Social Justice Residency program “to capture and uplift rising talent by developing essential organizing and leadership skills through social justice and community work” has announced six residencies in the Asheville area. Each position pays about $26,000, and opportunities are available at Campaign for Southern Equality, Green Opportunities, Spirit in Action, Asheville Jewish Community Center, UNC Asheville Center for Diversity and Warren Wilson College. Applications for the positions are due by Friday, May 15.

“The Tzedek Social Justice Residency develops young adult leaders committed to community service, social justice, and LGBT advocacy. Guided by the Jewish values of equitable giving (Tzedakah), repairing the world (Tikkun Olam), and leadership (Hanhagah), the residency links emerging leaders with organizations to develop capacity and increase the potential of both,” reads the Tzedek residency program’s facebook page. “Each year a group of young adults selected as Tzedek Residents are paid to engage in full–time meaningful work within local non–profit organizations. Committed to developing strong and diverse future leaders, the Residency equips young adults with multiple transferable skills. Residents participate together in meetings, trainings, and conferences to explore and better understand the intersectionality of race, class, gender, sexuality, faith traditions, and ethnicity. The program provides residents and supervisors with orientation, trainings,and access to an outreach coordinator to strengthen the mentor–resident experience.”

Here are details on the six residencies from organizers:

Campaign for Southern Equality Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
You will join CSE’s team in running a fast-paced, nimble campaign to promote full LGBT equality across the South. This Residency will immerse you in areas of our work such as the LGBT Rghts Toolkit or the Hometown Organizing Project, and you will have significant programmatic responsibilities. You will also have an organizational focus area such as fundraising or communications. You will be supervised by a CSE staff member. One of the primary goals of this position is to increase the racial/ethnic diversity of the LGBT movement. Contact : info@southernequality.org

Green Opportunities Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
This wide-ranging position works within our social impact strategy of educating and inspiring the greater Asheville area to take action on behalf of our job training and community engagement activities. The position incorporates functions of marketing/communications, fundraising, special events, and outreach and will collaborate closely with the Mission Advancement Director, Marketing & Development Manager, several volunteers/interns, and the leadership of other GO programs. Contact : billy@greenopportunities.org

Spirit in Action Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
Do you have an interest in social justice and want more experience in becoming a leader in the social justice field? If so, Spirit in Action has the position for you. Spirit in Action (SIA) is pleased to announce a special opportunity to work directly with activist and author Linda Stout, Executive Director of SIA, through the Tzedek Social Justice Residency. Learn more
about social justice while honing your skills through this once in a lifetime chance to work with a leader for social justice. This is a great opportunity for the right person interested in pursuing a career in social justice and to be mentored to become part of the next generation of social activist leaders. Contact : intern@spiritinaction.net

Asheville Jewish Community Center Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
Our Resident will develop LGBTQ programming within the JCC and represent the JCC in work on LGBTQ issues in the Jewish and local community. Part of the role includes community organizing and program management. Another aspect of the Residency is to help facilitate and organize the JCC’s young Jewish adult group (age 22-30). The Resident at the Jewish Community Center ideally posses knowledge of Jewish culture, values, and traditions, and has knowledge of and commitment to LGBT issues. Contact : rochelle@jcc-asheville.org

UNC Asheville Center for Diversity Education Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
This Resident works at the University of North Carolina Asheville’s Center for Diversity Education and manages community initiatives. As a Resident with the CDE you will learn more about managing diversity programming and youth leadership initiatives while exploring social justice themes. Our Resident serves as a liaison between the UNC Asheville Center for Diversity Education and other community agencies with the central focus on developing youth and LGBTQ programming. They also manage and coordinate a group of 7 UNC Asheville student interns who work 5-10 hours a week on various projects. Contact : dmiles@unca.edu

Warren Wilson College Tzedek Social Justice Residency Summary
Located on WWC’s campus within the Office of Gender and Relationships, this Resident develops and leads trainings on LGBTQ friendly practices inside and outside the classroom. A crucial aspect of this role is designing LGBTQ-centered events for WWC students. It also includes collaborating with other departments to create monthly dialogues, creating and distributing resources for students who are transitioning gender/sex during their time at WWC, and facilitating connections between the Warren Wilson College community and other organizations within the greater community. Contact : hr@warren-wilson.edu