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The Hesperian Foundation is committed to increasing diversity and providing equal opportunity within our community. We do not discriminate against persons based on age, color, race, religion, ability, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, political persuasion or marital status. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage people of color, women and people with disabilities to apply for all of our job openings.

The Hesperian Foundation
1919 Addison St. Suite 304
Berkeley, CA 94704

Fax: (510) 845-9141
Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org

Job Announcement: Communications and Publicity Coordinator

Hesperian is a nonprofit publisher of books and materials for community-based health care. Our books and materials address the underlying social, political, and economic causes of poor health, and suggest ways groups can organize to improve health conditions in their communities. They are used in marginalized communities around the world, including the United States. Our flagship publication, Where There Is No Doctor, is considered to be one of the most accessible and widely used community health books in the world.

Job Description: Hesperian seeks a Communications and Publicity Coordinator to promote the sale and distribution of Hesperian’s books and content. The Communications and Publicity Coordinator will develop and carry out strategies to promote the distribution and sale of Hesperian publications through electronic promotion, direct mailings, book reviews, conferences, advertising, and targeted correspondence. The Communications and Publicity Coordinator supervises 2 to 5 interns and volunteers. This is a full-time position.

Job responsibilities include:

• Write informational, sales and promotional materials such as short blogs, catalogues, fliers, announcements, etc.
• Manage all forms of outreach including: mailings, conferences, placed ads, etc.
• Plan and organize publicity campaigns for the release of new books.
• Manage promotion-related information on Hesperian’s website and strategies to drive traffic to the site.
• Participate in a Web Team to develop and extend our presence on the web through Hesperian's website as well other networking and outreach sites.
• Generate, analyze and track data and sales reports for promotional and re-print planning purposes.
• Work with the Fulfillment Team to generate sales and increase book revenues.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing outreach or publicity campaigns and demonstrated ability to write promotional materials is essential.
• Proven ability to manage multi-faceted projects is required.
• Spanish language is strongly recommended.
• Experience managing staff or volunteers is important.
• Understanding of the issues and politics surrounding community health is important.

Compensation:
The starting salary range for this position is $36,000 to $44,000 depending on skills and experience. Excellent benefits.

The position will remain open until filled. Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to apply.

To apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to:
The Hesperian Foundation
ATTN: Communications and Publicity Coordinator
1919 Addison St. Suite 304
Berkeley, CA 94704
Fax: (510) 845-9141
E-mail: jobsearch@hesperian.org

Writing samples which demonstrate an ability to write promotional material are preferred over academic papers or business documents.
No calls, please.
URL: http://www.hesperian.org

Job Announcement: Hesperian Seeks Development Manager-Foundations

Job Description and Principal Qualifications:
Hesperian seeks an experienced Development Manager, responsible for foundation income and relations to raise approximately $1 million annually from diverse new and existing institutional sources including private foundations, government, international development organizations, and bilateral agencies. This is a senior position and will report directly to the Executive Director. The Development Manager will be part of a four person fundraising team, joining two part-time staff responsible for Individual giving, and one full-time Foundations Associate who will assist the Development Manager in raising funds from institutional sources.

We are looking for someone with a successful track record in all aspects of foundation fundraising- research, building and sustaining relationships with foundation staff, proposal and report writing and editing, and strategic planning for fundraising programs. This position is 80% to full-time (full-time preferred).

Other qualifications include:

• Strong personal organization and initiative, with proven success at managing multiple projects
• Experience managing a program that depends upon diverse sources of institutional funding
• Experience with financial planning and income projections, comfort with detailed financial data
• Proven track record building and maintaining a foundation fundraising program
• Enthusiasm for Hesperian's work
• Excellent relational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Health or international development experience strongly preferred

Compensation: Depending upon experience. Excellent benefits.

To apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, two writing samples (written for different donor audiences), and salary requirements to:
Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org.
The Hesperian Foundation
ATTN: Development Manager Search
1919 Addison St. Suite 304
Berkeley, CA 94704
Fax: (510) 845-9141
No calls, please. The position will remain open until filled.

The non-profit Hesperian Foundation is one of the world's leading creators of books and educational materials that help poor people from around the world take greater control of their health and their lives. Developed in collaboration with health workers from hundreds of countries, our simply-written and heavily-illustrated manuals enable people with little formal education to recognize, treat, and prevent most common illnesses, and support community-based efforts to address the underlying social, political, and economic causes of poor health. Our book Where There Is No Doctor (1973) has been translated into more than 87 languages and has been described by the World Health Organization as "arguably the most widely used public health manual in the world."

Combining elements of both a small press and an international development organization, Hesperian works in partnership with grassroots organizations to promote greater community access to health and self-reliance. Our publications (including those in development) address general health, dentistry, women's health, midwifery, disability, environmental health, the health and safety of workers in export processing zones, and HIV/AIDS.

The Hesperian Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and strongly encourages people of color and people with disabilities to apply. We do not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color, race, religion, ability, gender, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or marital status. For further information about the Hesperian Foundation, see our web site at www.hesperian.org.

Work-Study Opportunities:

Paid work-study opportunities are available. If you are a UC Berkeley student, please visit the work-study website for a listing of open positions. If you are a student at another institution and are interested in work-study opportunities, please email us.