Job Position: Mental Health Counselor Reports to: Program Manager, New York Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary WAW is looking for a full-time mental health counselor who can support the women at our New York Community Center (NYCC). The NYCC provides direct side-by-side and comprehensive services to the Afghan, South Asian, Arab, and Muslim immigrant communities of New York City (NYC) and remote (phone or online) support to Afghans and other immigrants that reside outside of NYC. The position …
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ESOL Instructor, NY (US) (Part-Time)
Job Position: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Education Coordinator, New York Community Center Location: 71-19 162nd Street, Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Tel: (718) 591-2434 Job Type: Part-Time, In-Person Pay Rate: $35/hour Schedule: 10am-12pm , Monday-Wednesday - or - 10am-1pm, Thursday-Friday, plus weekly preparation/administration and pre- and post-testing Start Date: August 15, 2023 Position Summary Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City and offices in Afghanistan and Washington, DC. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join the New York Community Center (NYCC) team as an ESOL Instructor. This position will work directly with WAW clients in the NYCC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. Instructors …
ESOL Instructor, VA (US) (Part-Time)
Job Position: Part-Time English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor Reports to: Virginia Community Center Education Coordinator Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a women's human rights organization based in New York City with Community Centers in New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as well as extensive operations in Afghanistan. We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative, and energetic individual to join WAW's Virginia Community Center (VACC) team as a part-time ESOL Instructor. This position will teach classes directly with WAW clients at the VACC. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in ESOL instruction and must hold a degree or certificate in TESOL. The ESOL instructor reports to the Education Coordinator. This is a part-time, 18 hours/week position with a pay rate of $35/instructional hour. Responsibilities The ESL Instructor’s primary role will be executing the following tasks: Classroom Administration: Lead in the planning, …
Communications Coordinator, VA (US)
Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is interested in hiring a detail-oriented, well-spoken, and energetic Communications Coordinator who can support WAW’s communications, program, and development teams to raise funds; promote and showcase our positive impact, accomplishments and successes; and to raise the organization’s visibility and expand our networks of support by managing the organization’s online, press, and other communications-related presence. Remotely supervised by the Communications Manager based, in-person, at our New York Community Center (NYCC), the Communications Coordinator will be based at our Virginia Community Center (VACC) to ensure all our US-based programs’ growing communications needs are covered. The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the VACC Program Director, the VACC Program Team, WAW’s US Country Director, and the WAW Development Team. The position is full-time and hybrid, requiring three days a week in-person presence at our Virginia …
Caseworker, VA (US)
Job Title: Caseworker Reports to: Virginia Community Center (VACC) Program Manager Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary: This Caseworker post is a full-time position in Northern Virginia and reports directly to the VACC Program Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client cases in a timely manner, supporting the Staff Attorney alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services using a strength-based approach. The …
Job Placement Coordinator, VA (US)
JOB TITLE: Job Placement Coordinator REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Virginia Community Center Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots, civil society organization dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and the United States, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life: political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence wherever opportunities arise to influence attitudes and bring about change. Position Summary The Job Placement Coordinator is a full-time position and reports directly to the Program Manager. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting and then finding suitable employment for clients in need. The coordinator will work with external partners that can provide employment opportunities to maximize support for WAW’s …