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Author: Michael Swayze

  • Anti-Poverty Network Job Announcement – Executive Director

    The Anti-­Poverty Network of New Jersey (APN) is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Executive Director.

    Founded in December 1999, APN is a diverse and growing network focused on preventing, reducing, and ending poverty in New Jersey. APN is a state-­wide membership organization with both organizational and individual members. APN is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as its Executive Director. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate interpersonal, organizational and management skills. A background in non-­profit operations and familiarity with poverty related issues is strongly preferred.

    In order to meet the mission of the APN, the Executive Director will provide leadership, and help to organize and monitor all aspects of APN initiatives and activities. The Executive Director will also identify and implement enhancements to fund development, membership, awareness, surveys, advocacy and the overall brand/image.

    This is a 30 hour a week position, with potential for additional hours. Bachelor’s degree and related experience required, Master’s degree preferred. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of, and a passion for poverty reduction. A competitive salary, generous paid time off and health insurance stipend are offered.

    A cover letter highlighting how the candidate’s experience, skill and vision would further the mission of APN, and a resume, should be sent to: jcampbell@antipovertynetwork.org.

    APN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

    This job announcement is also available on the APN website.

    A full job description is available on APN’s website at http://www.antipovertynetwork.org/resources/Documents/APN%20ED%20Job%20Description%20.pdf.

    Feel free to share the job description and job description with your network.

  • Faith- Based Event For Reentry Project

    Volunteers are needed for a reentry demonstration program in Union County. Members of faith-based organizations who work with the reentry population and are interested in mentoring Second Chance Act (SCA) clients are urged to attend.

    A meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 10 A.M. It will be held at Fountain Baptist Church, 116 Glenside Avenue, Summit, New Jersey.

    For more information contact: Deborah Mohammed-Spigner at 609-777-0512. Her email address is Deborah.Mohammed-Spigner@spb.state.nj.us.

  • Voter Registration Deadlines Approach For Presidential Primaries

    The 2010 Supreme Court decision known as Citizens United changed the way election campaigns are conducted. Some even say it has severely damaged our Democracy. In 2014, 36 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the United States, the lowest turnout since World War II. In New Jersey only 20.8 percent of registered voters went to the polls last November, a record low.

    Voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. Information is provided below on the election registration process in the tri-state area. The deadline to register in New Jersey is Tuesday, May 17 for the June 7 Primary Election. New York’s registration deadline is March 25; Pennsylvania’s is March 28. The Presidential Primary in New York will be April 19 and in Pennsylvania, April 26.

    Each state has their own set of election laws, procedures and deadlines.

    New Jersey voter registration is handled on the county level under the direction of the
    New Jersey Division of Elections. To become a registered voter an application form must be complete and mailed or delivered to your county
    Superintendent of Elections/Commissioner of Registration.
    The voter registration application is available for downloading. To determine your registration status visit the NJ Voter Information Home Page. Applications are also available when visiting an office of the Motor Vehicle Commission or your County Welfare Agency.

    New York residents can register with the New York State Board of Elections by visiting their Register to Vote webpage. To determine if you are registered visit their Voter Registration Search page.

    Online voter registration has been available in the state of Pennsylvania since August, 2015 under the authority of the Pennsylvania Department of State’s votesPA webpage. A voter can check their status by either visiting their voter registration status page or by calling 877-VOTE-SPA (868-3772).

    Remember to register to vote – soon.