Charlie Chaplin is a cog in the machine in the 1936 movie Modern Times.

One of the fun experiences I have is researching odd facts on the Internet. I recently looked at some statistics on the “top 10 jobs in America.” Here are a few bits of information I learned:

Lists vary on the top two jobs. Some say Surgeon and others say Anesthesiologist. Salaries for each range from roughly $175,000 to $185,000 on average. (Note: This means that some of these people make much more and some make much less.) At least one list stated that Investment Bankers were second. The most common list of the top 10 highest paying jobs follows.

Obstetricians

Obstetricians and Gynecologists generally place third with about $172,000 a year. Then come Orthodontists (those who place braces in our mouths!) at about $163,000 annually. They are followed by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (teeth pullers) at around $161,000. Internists (specialists in adult internal medicine) come in just under $161,000.

Prosthodontists (dentists who replace teeth, make bridges, etc.) are considered seventh in the list at approximately $159,000 a year. Eighth are Psychiatrists who make about $150,000 annually. Ninth are Family and General Practitioners are reputed to make around $110,000, and finally Chief Executives at tenth place make about $145,000. (Obviously, this list does not take into consideration those CEOs making multimillions in bonuses every year!!!)

One list of the highest paying jobs for people without a college degree names Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters; Flight Attendants; Real Estate Sales Agents; Railroad Brake, Signal and Switch Operators; Pile-Driver Operators; Chemical Plant and System Operators; Subway and Streetcar Operators; Commercial Divers; Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators; and Brickmasons and Blockmasters.

First Responders

Another no college degree required list claims these top ten: Air Traffic Controller (about $102,000 a year!); Storage and Distribution Manager; Transportation Manager; Police and Detectives Supervisor; Non-retail Sales Manager; Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor; Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisor; Real Estate Broker; Elevator Installers and Repairer; and Sales Representative.

When it comes to top paying jobs for people with no high school diploma, one list insists the following are at the top: Bailiffs ($36,500); Drafters ($36,000); Industrial Production Managers (36,000); Construction Managers ($33,500); and Electricians ($32,000). This list could be wrong!

Information technology jobs seem to come into an area where only a high school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Depending on someone’s skills in these areas, it is not uncommon to make a six-figure income. These jobs just don’t necessarily fit at the top or bottom of anyone’s list.

Worst paying job lists include Fast Food Cooks; Food Prep and Servers; Cafeteria Attendants; Dishwashers; Waiters and Waitresses; Shampooers; Gaming Dealers; Food Counter Attendants; Hosts and Hostesses; and Amusement and Recreation Attendants.

You might notice that education level can make a tremendous difference in the amount of money most people can expect to make. Most of these highly successful people can thank a teacher somewhere in their past for helping them step up to a higher salary. (Notice that teachers do not hit any charts!)

Here’s a surprise. I found one list that asserted the following have the highest job satisfaction: Singers; Municipal Fire Fighters; Aircraft Assemblers; Pediatricians; College Professors in Communications: Educational, Vocational and School Counselors; Managers and Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers; Criminal Investigators and Special Agents; College Instructors; and Therapists.

One fact you can’t ignore, however. Bill Gates, one of the richest men on the planet, doesn’t even have a high school diploma.

Think about it. It’s not what you’re taught, but what you do with it that counts!

Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn at her Town Hall meeting in Clarksville, TN

Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn held a town hall meeting yesterday afternoon with her constituents. During the roughly hour long meeting Blackburn repeatedly expressed her opposition to the Democrats’ health-care reform principles. The meeting was quiet and orderly. Blackburn punctuated her responses using frequent Republican Party talking points, like not allowing bureaucrats to stand between patients and their doctors and hospitals. In all fairness, it must be said that is exactly what Health Insurance companies do on a daily basis. She also expressed her support for leaving the for-profit insurance companies in overall control of the health care system.

Blackburn took questions from the audience on topics ranging from the obvious questions on healthcare reform to lobbying, the growing number of cabinet Czar positions, immigration reform, tort reform, and emergency room misuse. Many members of the audience raised their hands to ask questions, however just a select few were able to ask them. Of those, the majority of those who were allowed to ask questions supported Blackburn positions on healthcare reform, however that could easily be a result of how those questioners were selected.

The Civic Hall was packed for Marsha Blackburn's Town Hall meeting

Blackburn presented some unbelievable numbers, including a claim that 4,000,000 jobs would be lost if H.R. 3200 was made into law. The high cost of healthcare and other benefits are frequently cited as the primary concerns holding businesses back from hiring more employees. She also did not address the ever increasing amount of money made by the C.E.O’s and top executives of the health insurance companies, which is paid for by increasing their customers premiums each year.  (The numbers and C.E.O.’s below are from 2008)

• Aetna – Ron Williams – $24,300,112
• Amerigroup – James Carlson - $5,292,546
• Centene – Michael Neidorff - $8,774,483
• CIGNA – H. Edward Hanway – $12,236,740
• Coventry Health Care – Dale Wolf – $9,047,469
• Health Net – Jay Gellert – $4,425,355
• Humana – Michael McCallister – $4,764,309
• UnitedHealth Group – Stephen Hemsley – $3,241,042
• Universal American – Richard Barasch – $3,503,702
• WellPoint – Angela Braly – $9,844,212

These 9 CEO’s made the as much as 2,521 families living in Clarksville, TN ($33,885 per family). Their salaries ate up the combined yearly premiums of 29,547 Tennesseans (Average per individual $2891.25).

In the end, those who went into yesterday’s town hall meeting opposing healthcare reform still, oppose it. Those who went in supporting it, still support it. There is one point that everyone can agree on, doing nothing is not an option!

Below is a list of employers scheduled to be on site for the job fair.  Note: this list keeps growing as the day approaches.

1. 5 Linx
2. AIG
3. Amsoil
4. Aramark Correctional Services
5. Army & Air Force Exchange Service
6. Austin Peay Personnel
7. Avon
8. Bethel College
9. Better Business Bureau
10. Bridgestone Metalpha
11. Brown Mackie College
12. Budweiser
13. Center for Independent Living
14. City of Clarksville Human Resource Department
15. Clarksville Police Department
16. Clarksville Transit System
17. Convergys – Silver Level Sponsor
18. CSC Applied Technology Division  - Gold Level Sponsor
19. Cubic Omega Training Group
20. Department of Human Services
21. Draughons Junior College   – Bronze Level Sponsor
22. Education Opportunity Center
23. Express Personnel
24. Federal Bureau of Investigations
25. Flying J
26. Fort Sill National Bank
27. Frontier Basement Systems
28. Goodwill Industries
29. Home Instead Senior Care
30. Hopkinsville Community College
31. Jenkins and Wynne – Bronze Level Sponsor
32. Job Corps
33. Liberty National
34. Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
35. Meijer, Inc.  – Gold Level Sponsor
36. Montgomery County Election Commission
37. Montgomery County Personnel Dept.
38. National Council on Aging
39. Nia Association
40. North Central Institute – Silver Level Sponsor
41. Progressive Directions – Silver Level Sponsor
42. Randstad
43. Select Staffing
44. Servall
45. SHRM
46. Staff  Partners
47. Stanley and Associates
48. Tennessee Community Services Agency
49. Tennessee Department of Corrections
50. Tennessee Health Careers
51. Tennessee Higher Education Commission
52. Tennessee Technology Center – Gold Level Sponsor
53. Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation
54. Trevecca Nazarene University – Silver Level Sponsor
55. Troy University
56. United Chiropractic
57. United First Financial
58. United States Army
59. United States Marines
60. United States Secret Service
61. University of Phoenix
62. University of Tenn , Center on Disability & Employment
63. Veterans Upward Bound
64. Wal-Mart
65. Workforce Essentials – Driver’s Education

For further info, contact Pastor Tommy Vallejos, at 931-358-3010.

Youth Summer Employment

One component of the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is to provide youth with a summer employment opportunity. with pay scales to match federal minimum wage and target 12,000 for up to eight weeks of  summer employment.

ARRA is part of the new stimulus package signed into law by President Obama. This program encourages youth seeking summer employment to contact the person below based on your county of residence. Already available work sites are being identified. The program will serve economically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 14-24.

Eligibility requirements

Youth between ages of 14-24 who are low income, and have one or more of the following barriers:

• deficient in basic literacy skills
• school dropout
• homeless
• runaway
• foster child
• pregnant or parenting
• offender
• individual (including a youth with a disability) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment.

For more information in Montgomery County,  contact Andrea Dillard at 931-551-9110

Summer Youth Program

Summer Jobs information about eligibility is available on the website www.ncacworkforce.org. The Intake form is a pre-application–it does not guarantee program acceptance! The intake form will also be available at the Tennessee Career Center at  Veterans Plaza 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 406.

We will no longer take phone numbers to apply, however, individuals will be directed to the Intake form on the website.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Voters Council has thrown its support to Senator Rosalind Kurita (D-Clarksville) in the Democratic Primary for Senate District 22. The endorsement was made at a rally held at New Providence Outreach Center. The council is a voter advocacy group focused on minority issues.

“I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Voters Council,” Kurita said. “I am and will continue to be a staunch advocate for women, minorities, children and seniors in the state legislature.” Senator Kurita is speaker pro tempore of the Senate.

On the heels of that endorsement, the National Federation of Independent Business, Tennessee’s leading small business advocacy association, also announced its endorsement of incumbent Rosalind Kurita in Senate District 22. Sen. Kurita has been a strong supporter of the needs of her small business constituents, NFIB/Tennessee State Director Jim Brown said.

“I am honored to have the support of the National Federation of Independent Business. I will do everything I can to pass legislation that encourages small businesses to grow and continue creating jobs.” — Sen. Rosalind Kurita

Brown noted Sen. Kurita’s co-sponsorship of an important healthcare reform bill, SB 4014, as an example of her outstanding leadership. The legislation, which passed this year, will enable certain small businesses and their employees to join small group health cooperatives to spread risk and obtain better predictability of health insurance rates. Sen. Kurita also voted for regulatory flexibility for small business in 2006, the comprehensive workers’ compensation reforms of 2004, and the CoverTN health insurance program that offers an affordable and portable option for certain small businesses.

Kurita is speaker pro tempore of the Senate. She is vice chair of the Senate General Welfare, Health & Human Resources Committee and a member of the following committees: Transportation, Rules, Finance, Ways & Means, Joint Veterans Affairs, Joint Workers’ Compensation and Joint Select Oversight Committee on Education. She is a registered nurse.

House District 22 encompasses Cheatham, Houston and Montgomery counties. The primary will be held Thursday, Aug. 7. The general election will be held Nov. 4.

NFIB’s endorsement is important for Kurita. Small-business owners and their employees vote in high numbers and are known for actively recruiting friends, family members and acquaintances to go to the polls. NFIB has pledged it will activate its grassroots network on Sen. Kurita’s behalf. NFIB’s political support is based on the candidate’s position and record on small-business issues. Rosalind Kurita’s endorsement comes from NFIB/Tennessee SAFE (Save America’s Free Enterprise) Trust, the political action committee for NFIB/Tennessee’s membership. The endorsement brings the considerable grassroots support of Tennessee’s small-business owners to Rosalind Kurita’s campaign.

Peace & Justice E-Blast, For the week of July 13 – 20, 2007

Are you a changeseeker? Become a Changemaker Get involved at NPJC!

Justice at Smithfield — Publix/H.G. Hills Rallies

The working families of the Smithfield pork production plant in Tar Heel, NC need our help! Together we can put an end to skyrocketing injuries, threats, intimidation, and the firing of injured workers. Help us tell Smithfield pork that as their business practices continue to hurt their employees that it will only hurt their business. Your support will give us the strong turn out Tar Heel workers deserve. Contact Kate at (202) 286-9626 or .org for more info.

Saturday, July 14, 11am
H.G. Hills; 615 Gallatin Avenue; Nashville, TN 37207

Saturday, July 14, 1pm
Publix: 4670 Lebanon Pike; Hermitage, TN 37076

No Spray Coalition

Ask Metro Council to vote “YES” for BL. 2007-1389 on July 17

This bill will improve notification and provide basic protection for citizens when the Health Department elects to spray pesticides. Visit NoSprayNashville.org to read about the ordinance and learn how to contact all 40 council members in one click of your mouse.

This ordinance is supported by the NO SPRAY COALITION. Help us work together to bring responsible mosquito control to Nashville! Participating groups and individuals: BURNT, No Spray Nashville, EarthMatters Tennessee, BioNetwork Control, Nashville Greenlands, and 600 citizens who have signed our petitions.

Special thanks to the sponsors of this bill: State Representative and Council lady Brenda Gilmore and Council lady Pam Murray.

Peaceable Assembly Project — Sen. Alexander delegations

To change Iraq policy over the next year it is crucial to get Republicans to break decisively from the Administration’s policies and vote with Democrats for initiatives to limit and end the occupation.

Participate by visiting www.alexander.senate.gov to thank Senator Alexander for voicing opposition to the Iraq War policies of President Bush by advocating a shift in strategy modeled along the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group… but let him know his legislation doesn’t satisfy us — we want withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq.

Join us in one of our weekly small team visits to Alexander’s Nashville office during the next two months. Contact Karl Meyer or Justin at or call (615) 322-9523 for further information. If you’ve encountered articles or stories on the Iraq situation that are especially compelling, forward them to Peaceable Assembly or mail print copies to Karl Meyer; 2407 Heiman Street; Nashville, TN 37208.

Living Wage at Vanderbilt — Confront Workplace Injustice

Interested in connecting with our neglected Nashville neighbhors and confronting workplace injustice? Participate in the mobilization for change on Vanderbilt’s campus by facilitating surveys conducted through brief conversations aimed at helping workers discover their voice. Contribute to the development of a diverse solidarity that unites both community and workforce in an affirmation of personal dignity and human rights. Contact Justin at for specific details about this simple opportunity to engage in lunchbreak community activism.

Joyce Kisner — Monday Night Vigils on Any Corner (every Monday)

Every Monday, 6pm
ORIGINAL CORNER: 14th and Eastland in East Nashville
SECOND CORNER: At the Wendy’s on West End Avenue, across from Centennial Park

There is no end date set for these vigils. Please join Joyce and otTennesseans Against Genocide — monthly meetinghers at the corner of 14th and Eastland in East Nashville every Monday night at 6pm — or at that same time at ANY corner that works for you. Wouldn’t it be cool if throughout Nashville on Monday nights at 6pm a growing number of vigils were happening on corners all around the city? Hey, why not throughout the state… even the country!
To post a new corner address on the NPJC E-blast in the near future, send an email to Tamara, .

Tennessee Progress Report on Radio Free Nashville (every Monday)

Every Monday, 5-6pm CST
98.9 WRFN-LPFM

Host Nell Levin, Coordinator for Tennessee Alliance for Progress, interviews key progressive leaders and activists, talks about current issues affecting our city, state and country, and plays her favorite musicians. Visit www.radiofreenashville.org for more info. Tune in!

Fathers/Parents in Prison Support Group — Weekly meeting (every Tuesday)

Every Tuesday night at 5:30pm
The CBX of Centennial Boulevard, Men’s Minimum Security Prison

Fathers/Parents in Prison Support Group meets every Tuesday night at the CBX of Centennial Boulevard, Men’s Minimum Security Prison, at 5:30 p.m. It is a closely knit group of men who are seeking means to be better fathers to their children while they are incarcerated. It is a special needs group who, while incarcerated, work on maintaining contact and parenting their children from inside the prison walls. Part of the group is educational and discussion formatted. With written media, we assist the men who have low reading and writing skills and work on encouraging new healthy communication skills. Other men need a place to be and feel safe to express themselves away from the prison system environment even if it is only for a brief time.

The Fathers in Prison/Parents in Prison Project is seeking ex-cons who have been out for over a year, doing well, and are interested in talking to the group. We are also seeking Latino and African-American men to speak about fatherhood and what it means to them. And we specifically seek persons of all faiths.
We are open to ideas regarding interactive workshops at the CBX on parenting, self-parenting, relaxation, negotiation skills and child development. For contact information, call or email Deborah Jane Chadwick, or (615) 391-4079.

Books are needed for fathers in prison — please contribute!

Fathers/Parents in Prison Support Group is seeking Philosophy and Critical Thinking books in good condition. Reading level: high school — college. If you have books on these subjects to donate, please contact Deborah J. Chadwick, or (615) 391-4079. Books can be dropped off at NPJC, and Deborah will pick them up here.

NPJC Dialogue Circle — Race & Racism (follow-up to May 24 Circle)

Tuesday, July 17, 6-7:30pm
Nashville Peace & Justice Center; 1016 18th Ave. S; Nashville 37212

Mark your calendar for our next Dialogue at NPJC, a follow-up to the first Circle on May 24. Inspired by the film, The Color of Fear, we will continue to discuss race and the effects of racism in our society. Our objective is simply to have a safe space to talk and listen to each other’s experiences, respect our differences, and build trust and community. All are welcome! Let us build bridges of understanding together. Coexistence is ours if we want it! Contact Tamara or Keith, and

Tennessee Health Care Campaign — Afternoon Radio Program on Radio Free Nashville (every Wednesday)

Every Wednesday, 4-5pm CST
98.9 WRFN-LPFM

Listen online to “Health Care in Tennessee ” on Radio Free Nashville every Wednesday from 4-5pm CST. Radio Free Nashville is a low-power community radio station, currently available for listening online only (streaming audio).

Peace Coalition — Weekly meeting

Every Wednesday, 6-7:30pm
Nashville Peace & Justice Center; 1016 18th Avenue South; Nashville, TN 37212

Come be a part of this vibrant group, strategizing for peace! Make friends, plan events, end the war! The Peace Coalition meets at NPJC every Wednesday at 6 p.m. (with the exception of holidays). Visit our online discussion group. You’re welcome to join the in-person group or the online group, or both. For more info, check the online group or contact Eric at .

Nashville Urban Harvest — Public Square Farmers’ Market

Every Thursday, 11am-2pm
Public Square Plaza, the new Metro Park at the corner of 3rd Ave. North and Union St.

Experience the best of summer right in downtown Nashville!Our local farmers from the middle Tennessee area have been hard at work raising poultry, beef, pork, certified organic produce and a wide variety of sustainably grown produce, eggs and other assorted goodies from Gardner Grove Farm and Mamushi Nature Farm. Tomato season is upon us and there will be a wide variety of heirloom tomatoes available this week. In addition to this week’s ripe and ready to eat cantaloupe and watermelons, American artist David Wells will provide music. Brought to you by Nashville Urban Harvest. For more information, contact Sarah or Katy at or by phone at (615) 306-3154.

Women in Black — Silent peace vigil (every Thursday)

Every Thursday, 12:15-12:45pm
The bridge on Broadway across from the Tennessean building

Join local Nashvillians in protesting war by participating in Women in Black’s silent peace vigils. Vigils happen every Thursday at the location above. Women in Black is an international peace network. It is not an organization, but a means of mobilization and a formula for action. Women in Black vigils were started in Israel in 1988 by women protesting against Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Women in Black has developed in the U.S., England, Italy, Spain, Azerbaijan and in FR Yugoslavia, where women in Belgrade have stood in weekly vigils since 1991 to protest war and the Serbian regime’s policies of nationalist aggression. Women in Black NY has been standing in solidarity with the women of Belgrade ever since 1993.

NPJC — Leadership Institute – Workshop #5: “Fundraising for Justice” with Margie Fine, Center for Community Change

Thursday, July 19, 6-8pm
Nashville Peace & Justice Center; 1016 18th Avenue South; Nashville 37212
$25 per workshop of the Leadership Institute (unless you pre-registered)

Fundraising is a critical and integral part of social change and anyone can learn how to do it! This workshop addresses how organizational boards, staff, constituents and communities can work together to build a strategic alliance for raising money for your organization. Contact Tamara Ambar Losel at or call (615) 321-9066.

Tennessee Foreign Language Institute — Mayoral debate

Thursday, July 19, 7pm-8:30pm
University School of Nashville Auditorium; 2000 Edgehill Avenue; Nashville, TN 37212TFLI is co-hosting a bipartisan Davidson Country Mayoral Forum and we invite you to join us. This will be an opportunity to hear each candidate discuss his platform.As a foreign language institute, TFLI teachers and students have a unique set of concerns for the future of Nashville. We are asking TFLI teachers and friends to bring as many people as possible to show both the candidates and the community that Nashville is united in its commitment to diversity. All six candidates have confirmed their attendance, so let our voices be heard by attending this event en masse.

Mothers Acting Up — Family Potluck Social and Salon

Friday, July 20, 6pm
Friends’ Meeting House; 530 26th Avenue North; Nashville, TN 37209Nashville’s Mothers Acting Up community celebrates all families and all children. We heartily welcome you to join with us in fellowship. Bring the family! Bring friends. Our gatherings are always nursing friendly and open to ALL kinds of families: old, young, rich, poor; hip, hippies and anti-hipsters all; GLTB friendly; all colors, faiths and orientations; all styles of parenting from mainstream to super crunchy. Please bring a dish to share. Drinks will be provided. In the spririt of community work together and of being kind to earth, we’ll use real dishes and wash them afterward. Mothers Acting Up is a mother-led, mother-fed movement of mothers (and others) passionately and publicly advocating for the world’s children. Here are links to MAU’s national website and blog as well as Nashville’s MAU blog. For further information, contact: Paige La Grone Babcock, ; the Nashville office at (615) 750-3780; Mobile Mama at (615) 495-1879.

Films at NPJC — Lost Boys of Sudan

Saturday, Jully 21, 7pm

Nashville Peace & Justice Center; 1016 18th Avenue South; Nashville, TN 37212
FREE (with a suggested $5 donation)

Join us for a screening of the film Lost Boys of Sudan. This award-winning documentary by Megan Mylan and Jon Shenk follows two Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from war-torn Africa to the alienating suburbs of America. Refreshments will be served and a discussion on this powerfully insightful film will follow. Call (615) 321-9066 or write for directions and parking information.

InterPlay Performance Company — Outta Da Blue performance

Sunday, July 22, 7pm
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1808 Woodmont Blvd.
$15 suggested (Love Offering)

Human beings are explorers of earth and sky, always pushing further in our quest for meaning… and control. Where do we create borders, and what are we choosing to keep out? Where does our heart lead us to explore, expanding our physical and spiritual boundaries? Who is hurt in the process? In this era of immigration battles, corporate globalization and loss of personal rights, come explore with us how we navigate difficult waters, extend hospitality… and reach out to each other with love and respect. Contact Diane Ault at

Scarritt-Bennett Center — Movie & Dialogue: Last Chance for Eden, Part One by Lee Mun Wah (director of The Color of Fear)

Monday, July 23, 6:30-9pm
Harambee Auditorium, Fondren Hall, Scarritt-Bennett Center
FREE and OPEN to the public

Come view Last Chance for Eden, Part I directed by Lee Mun Wah (The Color of Fear), and then participate in a dialogue session. Last Chance for Eden, Part One is about nine women and men who spend a weekend together talking about racism. On camera they struggle to find a way to understand each other’s differences, which includes asking each other a question they have always wanted answered. Their responses and reactions are compelling and revealing, but also intimate and honest. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited to the first 150 people, so RSVP quickly to

NPJC Dialogue Circle — Peak Oil and the Energy Crisis

Tuesday, July 24, 6:30-8pm
Nashville Peace & Justice Center; 1016 18th Ave. S; Nashville 37212

It’s not too soon to plan for a brand new Dialogue event at NPJC. Our newest Circle, inspired by the film A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash, will be on the topic of Peak Oil and the energy crisis. We will meet inside the NPJC conference room, and light refreshments will be served. Contact Tamara or Keith, and , or by phone at (615) 321-9066.

Health Care for All, NPJC, and Tennessee Health Care Campaign — Go see Michael Moore’s new film, SICKO

Now playing in Nashville at the following locations:

Regal Hollywood 27; 719 Thompson Lane; Nashville, TN 37209.
  showtimes: (12:50), 3:35pm, 7:15pm, 10:15pm

Regal Green Hills Cinema 16, 3815 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215; (615) 269-5772
  showtimes: (10:05am), (12:55pm), 3:45pm, 7:15pm, 10:20pm

Job Listings

Looking for jobs in peace and justice? How do you find out about them? NPJC wants to help you connect your skills and talents to meaningful work in Nashville . Please send an email to Tamara () whenever you hear about job openings in social/economic/racial justice, human rights, advocacy, and peace or conflict resolution!

The YWCA has an opening for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support for President/CEO, VP Human Resources, and Board of Directors. Responsibilities include coordination of all executive office activities and events as well as supervision of receptionist and front desk. The ideal candidate will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently and as a member of a team. The ability to effectively interact with staff and Board, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is necessary for this position. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills, a high level proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint, three years related experience at an executive level and a minimum of two years college are required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Send cover letter and resume to or fax 615-385-9754. The YWCA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Visit our website to learn more.

Nashville Homeless Power Project is seeking to fill the part-time position of Administrator and Leadership Support. The position has an immediate goal to transfer administrative work load from Ally Organizer so that Ally Organizer can focus on Organizing Support, Campaign Strategy and Organizational Fundraising. This position is a 20 hours per week temporary position until December 31st, 2007 with the possibility of becoming permanent and the possibility of becoming full-time depending on organizational priorities and capacity at year end. In the beginning (exact timeline is unknown) the bulk of this person’s role will be administrative. As the person becomes familiar with the administrative routines, the remaining amount of time will be dedicated to Leadership Development/Support work. The nature of this work is flexible but requires the combination of a high level of administrative skills as well as the skills and intuition required to support the leadership of a grassroots organization. Please send resume and cover letter via e-mail to: . For a more complete job description, contact Matt Leber at (615) 977-5098.

• Visit the Center for Nonprofit Management’s job postings
• Visit Idealist.org’s Action Without Borders to view job listings
• Visit the job listings in the non-profit section of Craigslist, Nashville

About the Nashville Peace and Justice Center

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