The Unitarian Universalist Washington Office is seeking a Legislative Assistant for International Issues (with a focus on HIV/AIDS)

The Application is available at http://www.uua.org/uuawo/new/article.php?id=87.

This position is part of the UUA Social Justice Internship Program, which combines service, learning, and faith development in order to equip young adults with the professional skills and strength of character to be lifelong leaders in Unitarian Universalism and working for social justice.

Legislative Assistants invest their time and energy in three main areas: Advocacy, Theological Reflection, and Community Service. The term is one year with potential for a one-year extension.

Term and Pay

This position would begin as soon as possible after April 1, 2006, and run through approximately July 2007. (If you are not available until May or June, please note that on your application.) The yearly salary will be at least $28,000 with benefits (including health insurance). Housing is not provided. Reimbursement is available for some moving expenses.

Qualifications

Applicants must be US citizens, Unitarian Universalists, and 18 years old by the start of the internship. Priority will be given to young adults, students and seminarians. Successful applicants will have good writing skills; passion for both advocacy and theological reflection; the ability to work independently; some experience with a UU congregation or organization; some experience with justice organizing or lobbying. In particular we are looking for candidates with academic, work, or volunteer experience related to the issues in the portfolio: international HIV/AIDS, with a particular emphasis on sex education, sex trafficking, and women's rights. Experience with India/Southeast Asia and international peace issues is a plus, but not required.

Deadline

The application deadline is Noon on Tuesday, February 28, 2006.

One of the UUCP's favorite organizations, the Village Bicycle Project, will be having a Dance Fundraiser on January 21st. The dance will begin at 7:00 at the American Legion Cabin at 317 South Howard Street.

Here's the schedule for the evening:

7-8 PM happy hour reduced drinks
7:30-8:30 live marimba music
8:30- 9:00 VBP video, project update, Q & A
9:00 till 11:00 plus Dancing to African vinyl & CDs
staggered auction closings starting at 9:00

Mark your Calendar for the UUCP "Love your planet event" on February 11th. It will be an evening packed with romance, chocolate, fun contests for kids and grown-ups, and some real ideas for positive change.

If you'd like to get involved in planning the event, contact Tina Hilding, or come to the next meeting of the climate change group next Tuesday January 17 at 5:30 at One World Cafe.

By now, we hope that everyone distressed by the proposed Wal-MartSuperCenter has checked out the blog for Moscow's grass-roots community effort, NoSuperWal-Mart. The UUCP is very well-represented in this core group organizing the resistance.

The Blog, which you can find at www.NoSuperWalMart.com, has a lot of news about how the effort is progressing and things you can do to help.

The most important thing that those of you interested in keeping Moscow Super-Center free can do TODAY is sign the petition which is being circulated by NoSuperWal-Mart asking the City Council to reconsider the comprehensive plan designation given to the proposed supercenter site last summer. The group hopes to present the signed petition to the council at next Tuesday's meeting and would like to have as many signatures (from Moscow residents) as possible.

If you are Moscow Resident, you can sign the petition on line at the NoSuperWal-Mart web site. You can also sign the old-fashioned way. You can find the petition at local businesses including Bookpeople, Natural Abode and Paradise Ridge Bicycles. There are also copies upstairs at the UUCP, and downstairs at coffee hour.

NoSuperWal-Mart will also be collecting signatures at the Moscow Food Coop this Saturday and Sunday. Please come and bring your friends and neighbors!!!!

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