Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Updates
Multicultural and Diversity Affairs is creating a central hub of all events on campus and information needed to promote civic engagement, as the election is near. Please submit relevant events by filing out this form: https://ufsa.ufl.edu/event-program-submission-form/. New opportunities for students and campus partners include:
Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice
Description: DART will hold an online info session on Wednesday, October 28 at 6 pm to discuss careers in community organizing. All UF students and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating this year. Sign up at www.thedartcenter.org/info DART trains professional organizers and community organizations 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
Start Date: Positions start January 11, 2021 and August 9, 2021 in:
– Florida: St. Petersburg, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Lakeland, Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach
– Kansas: Topeka, Wyandotte County and Johnson County
– Ohio: Columbus
Starting Salary: $40,000/year + benefits.
Application: To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org and find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. DART organizations are diverse coalitions including many low- and moderate-income, minority and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent Spanish speakers and DACA recipients, to apply.
Contact: If you have questions, please contact hannah@thedartcenter.org or 202.841.0353.
Harn Museum of Art Spring 2021 Internships
Description: Intern at YOUR art museum! Harn internships are offered with the goal of providing professional experience, growth opportunities and guidance from museum professionals. Spring internships in the Education Department are available in Campus Engagement, Community & School Outreach and Family Programs.
Application: Interested candidates can find instructions, applications and project descriptions at www.harn.ufl.edu/intern. Deadline for applications is October 15, 2020.
Contact: Questions? Contact the Intern Coordinator at register@harn.ufl.edu
FORZA Education Management: Teacher Positions
Description: Forza Education Management is searching for qualified teacher candidates for the 2020 – 2021 school year. We are hiring for substitutes, tutors, after school care employees and have two teaching positions open at Parrish Charter Academy.
Application: Please submit your cover letter and resume to info@FORZAedu.com
Website: https://www.forzaedu.com
Reef Relief Internships
Description: We are currently searching for applicants for our upcoming internships located in Key West, Florida. Current students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to focus on rigorous science to educate the public and advocacy toward policymakers to achieve conservation, protection, and restoration of coral reefs. Reef Relief is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting our coral reef ecosystem.
Available Positions: Water Quality Internship, Education Internship, Community Engagement Internship, Coral Camp Education Internship. For more information about each internship, please visit: https://www.reefrelief.org/employment-and-internships/
Pay Rate: Reef Relief is a non-profit organization, so all internships are unpaid, and housing is not provided. Housing or a small stipend may be available depending on funding.
Application: To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to reefrelief@gmail.com
Website: https://www.reefrelief.org/employment-and-internships/
Alachua County Public Schools Digital Classroom Assistant
Description: Looking for a way to give back during this crazy time? Alachua County Public Schools could use your help! Hy-flex teachers (ones who simultaneously teach online and in-person students) need digital classroom assistants. This position puts your zoom, chat, and positive role modeling skills to use all at the same time! Easy, mood-boosting, maybe even fun! There are a variety of subjects, grade levels and teachers looking for help.
When: At least one hour per week between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.,
Orientation: If interested, come to orientation to find out more information before committing to a class. Sign up for orientation here: http://bit.ly/ACPSorientation
Eighth Grade Tutor
STEPs for Success Tutors
Description: STEPs for Success is looking for tutors for elementary, middle, and high school students. Experience is preferred, but not required. Must be able to commit for the entirety of the 2020-2021 school year.
Pay: $15 per hour
Hours: At least 4 hours a week (more hours are available upon request)
Schedule: Flexible (afternoon/evenings 3 – 4 days a week, Monday through Friday are highly preferred)
Contact: Interested? Questions? Please send an email with your resume to Stephanie Mbionwu (Tutor Director) at STEPsforSuccess352@gmail.com
Third Grade Tutor
Description: We would like to find a tutor for our 8 year old son who is doing third grade e-school. We would like to find someone who is available 10 – 12 hours per week, who could come to my office and meet with my son in an office dedicated to this.
When: 10 – 12 hours per week
Where: The student’s parents’ office, located at 3400 block of NW 13th Street, just south of 39th Avenue.
Contact: John Smith 352-281-5000 or u2meper@gmail.com.
Date: October 7, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: October 7, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 8, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 8, 2020
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 8, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 13, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: October 15, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 15, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 20, 2020
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: October 21, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*
Date: October 29, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Virtual
*Registration Required*