The CeSIL Report for Monday, March 3rd

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Maine People's Alliance is Hiring!

Summer Jobs

 The Maine People’s Alliance (MPA) is Maine’s largest nonprofit grassroots community action group with a membership of more than 32,000 households across Maine. We are seeking Field Canvassers in each of our three offices across the state, Portland, Lewiston and Bangor. Leadership opportunities are available.

In this vital election year, our field organization teams will have tens of thousands of conversations with Maine voters about issues that matter most, such as health care, worker’s rights, immigrant rights, our environment and the upcoming election. Visit www.MainePeoplesAlliance.org to learn more about MPA’s work.

Canvassers will have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in canvassing and organizing, including:

• Member recruitment

• Grassroots fundraising

• Voter Registration

• Civic Engagement / Voter Education

• Communication and Media Events

• Leadership and management skills

• Campaign Communications

• Lobbying

• A strong commitment to MPA's mission of achieving social, economic, environmental and racial justice

• Strong communication skills

A qualified applicant should possess:

This position is full-time (40 hrs/wk), based in Portland, Lewiston or Bangor. Earn between $325 and $500 per week, plus benefits.

MPA is an equal opportunity employer.  Please send a one page letter of interest and resume to Bridget Surber, Member Programs Director, at bridget@mainepeoplesalliance.org  or call 207-797-0967. 

Maine People's Alliance (MPA) is Maine’s largest community action group with a membership of 32,000 members.  MPA has worked for 32 years to engage everyday Mainers in our campaigns for social, economic, environmental and racial justice. We have served as a leader in statewide campaigns for universal healthcare, corporate accountability, toxics use reduction, affordable housing, clean elections, immigrant rights, LGBT equality and civic engagement.

  

Bridget Surber

Member Programs Director

Maine People's Alliance

565 Congress St, Ste 200

Portland, ME 04101

207.797.0967 office

207.317.7486 cell

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SMCC Jobs Site

Did you know that SMCC has a Student Employment page? When you log on to your portal, there is a "Student Employment" link on the left-side navigation. There are several on-campus and off-campus opportunities currently advertised. It's a good resource in the job hunt.

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Prom Dress Collection

Do you have a gently used prom dress taking up extra space in your closet? Let us help you out.

On March 17th - 19th, the SMCC Service club will be collecting gently used prom dresses to donate to Cape Closet. Cape Closet redistributes the dresses for free to girls in the Greater Portland area to use for their proms in May.

When:  March 17th - 19th, 11:00 AM -3:00 PM

Where: SMCC Campus Center

While you are home over break, consider digging through your closet. If you have dresses to drop off before the break, come to the CeSIL office with your donations.

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