EduGator Newsletter | November 2, 2022

Description: DART will hold a LIVE online info session on Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All UF students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before May 2023. RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp

DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:

* Holding police departments accountable
* Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lenders
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights

Associate Community Organizer
Starting salary $47,000-$50,000/year + benefits
Positions begin January 2023, and May 2023 in:

Florida: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Palm Beach, St Petersburg
Kansas: Johnson County, Kansas City, Wichita
Kentucky: Louisville
Virginia: Charlottesville

Leadership Positions
Starting salary $60,000-$70,000/year DOE + benefits
Positions begin Fall 2022 in:

Florida: Bradenton, Fort Myers

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole, to apply.

Application: To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter.
Contact: Still have questions? Contact justin@thedartcenter.org or 614.517.9586

Description: See the flyer below for full job details.

Application: Use the above QR code to apply.

Description: The BCLS is excited to announce funding opportunities for community projects in both the local Gainesville community and internationally. Please visit the BCLS website for more details or attend an informational session. We would be grateful if you could share this with undergraduate and graduate students.

Community Engaged Impact Funding

• Applications are open to receive $500-$2,000 to implement community based projects in Gainesville in the spring.
• Projects must be implemented between January 1-April 26
• Applications for this cycle close November 7^th at 11:59pm
• Open to UF undergraduate and graduate students
• Application guidelines can be found here
• Interested in a summer project? Applications for summer projects will be open November 14- March 24

Projects for Peace

• Applications will open soon, and awardees will receive $10,000 to implement a project that promotes peace in the world. Projects can be domestic or international.
• Projects must be completed by August 2023
• Applications close January 13^th at 11:59pm
• Open to UF undergraduate students
• Application guidelines can be found here

Info Sessions: Impact Funding & Projects for Peace REGISTER HERE

• Oct 17, 3:30-4:30, Zoom only
• Oct 25, 1:30-2:30, in person only: Reitz Union 2102
  • This in person session will be conducive to dialogue and asking questions about your specific project

Description: 8th Grade Algebra Tutor needed. It would be great for the tutor to be able to meet with my son 2-3 days per week after school. 3pm would be an ideal time.
Location: Preferably in Norman Hall.
Pay Rate: $15-$20 per hour.
Contact: Please email Tamara at tamara.dixon@coe.ufl.edu.

Description: Local family looking for weekday help driving children – ages 7, 7, and 12 – to and from school, babysitting, etc. Hours flexible but primarily M-F between hours of 3pm and 6pm. Previous nanny/child care experience strongly preferred.
Contact: Please call or text 352-359-6049 or email jmandernach@hotmail.com .