Job Ops: Forward Community Investments and UW Dance Dept. (75%)

1. Forward Community Investments Seeks Manager of Development and Communications

Forward Community Investments (FCI) is a Madison-based statewide nonprofit that provides low-cost financing, and financial and technical assistance. The position will be responsible for all aspects of FCI’s development and communications efforts including: developing and implementing a strategy to grow FCI’s broad network of donors and investors; and communicating FCI’s programs, initiatives and news to the public and key stakeholders through various channels including online, in-person, collateral, media, direct mail, events and more.

For more info, visit http://www.forwardci.org/news/forward-community-investments-seeks-manager-of-development-and-communications.html.

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to: resumes@forwardci.org.


2. Associate University Relations Specialist needed at UW Dance Department (75% time). Applications due July 30.

Visit http://ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064744.html for more info.

American Haiku Festival Sept. 10-12, Mineral Point

You can write haiku poetry in English. Join haikuists from the U.S. and Canada for their Second Annual Cradle of American Haiku Festival from Friday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m. until Sunday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. at Foundry Books in Mineral Point (105 Commerce Street). The festival is open to the public, and beginning and experienced haikuists are welcome.

The festival will include several workshops and presentations on the form and art of haiku and related Japanese poetic forms, readings of haiku, and Japanese art. This year’s theme is “Remembering Robert Spiess—His Life and Work.” Spiess was a longtime haikuist and author, and former editor of Modern Haiku, an international journal of haiku and haiku studies.

The festival also includes an opening reception, Tai Chi, a presentation on Japanese incense, mini-critique sessions with award-winning poets and publishers, a social with cocktails and a picnic/tailgate, and a “ginko” walk to observe nature and write haiku. Haikuists may also participate in a sale of books they’ve authored.

Admission costs $30, which includes workshops, all activities, reception, and picnic. For more information, with a schedule of events and lodging options, contact Charlotte Digregorio, Midwest Regional Coordinator, The Haiku Society of America, at e-mail cvpress@yahoo.com or by phone at 847-881-2664.

River Alliance Seeks Communications Coordinator (part-time)

The River Alliance of Wisconsin seeks a talented individual with an eye and ear for “what’s new and what works” in communicating its mission of river conservation to its members and the public. The position involves producing content for and managing digital communications (e-newsletter, web page, blog), reaching out to various print, broadcast and other media, and assisting with fund raising and events. The position also includes some data base management and assisting with digital and print fund raising campaigns.

This position is 60% time and is based in Madison, WI. Salary commensurate with experience. Position includes a comprehensive benefits package, an energetic work environment, and the chance to associate with board members and staff who are passionate about and committed to healthy rivers.

Application deadline August 2. More info at http://wisconsinrivers.org/index.php?page=content&mode=view&id=234.

UW Job Openings

Public Relations Officer, School of Education, deadline 7/14, http://ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064848.html

Manager, Stakeholder Relations (CALS), http://ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064937.html

Manager, Publications (CALS), http://ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064569.html