Join me and several of your sister Hotties this Thursday, August 2nd at 7PM at the Women & Children First Bookstore (5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL) as we listen in on a discussion with 2006 Hotties Jennifer L. Pozner and Anne Elizabeth Moore entitled:

Don't Pin Your Hopes on Katie Couric: How Women Can Confront, Challenge and Change Contemporary Media
Why do journalists consider Hillary Clinton's "fat thighs" newsworthy in coverage of her presidential bid, while Dick Cheney's beer belly is never noticed by political reporters? Are women all really vapid, pathetic, gold-digging whores, as so-called "reality" TV producers would like us to believe? Feminist media activism and independent media production can interrupt this misogynistic media landscape - but how can either survive in a fractured funding climate? These are just some of the meaty issues that will be tackled in a dynamic conversation between Jennifer L. Pozner, founder and executive director of Women In Media & News (WIMN), the national media analysis, education and advocacy group and the host of the popular WIMN's Voices group blog, and Anne Elizabeth Moore, publisher of the dearly beloved but recently-deceased Punk Planet magazine and author of Hey Kids: Buy This Book and the forthcoming Unmarketable: Brandalism, Copyfighting, Mocketing and the Erosion of Integrity. As two of the leading voices in women's media activism and production, Anne and Jennifer will explore issues facing contemporary women in media content, production and policy, and offer strategies and solutions you can use to pursue progressive, feminist media change. (Note: This will be a fundraiser for WIMN: donations not required, but suggested.)

First, Ingrid's band, Boyskout was nominated for NYC Artist of the Month through The Deli magazine. Let's make sure they win, so help a sister-Hottie out and vote for Boyskout now!

Second, if you haven't already seen the video for their new single, "you act strange," visit: www.boyskout.com and watch it today.

Third, pick up a copy of this month’s Curve magazine featuring Boyskout (on the cover and interviewed inside). 

Rock on, Ingrid!

2006 Hottie & Angry Cartoonist, Mikhaela Reid, was on NPR yesterday but you can hear the interview today:

Morning Edition, July 9, 2007 · For more than six years, President Bush has given political cartoonists plenty of fodder. But enough already. Some of them say they're ready to turn their pens on new targets.

An exhibit at American University in Washington, D.C., features cartoons of the Bush administration. John Ydstie tours "Bush Leaguers: Cartoonists Take on the White House" with Rex Babin of the Sacramento Bee and Mikhaela Reid, a freelancer whose work appears in alternative weeklies.

They talk about what it might be like to draw some of the possible presidential successors come 2009.

If you’re in NYC tonight, be sure to swing by to see 2006 Hottie, Melody Allegra Berger, in her first gig at Parkside Lounge where she’ll be performing with some stellar pickers (aka the Howling Harpies!). It’s guaranteed to be a super fun chickster picker evening.

WHEN: Tonight, Monday, July 9th @ 7:30pm
WHERE: Parkside Lounge (317 East Houston between Aves B and C.  Take the F train to 2nd Ave. and walk East 3 blocks)
 
As an added bonus, she’ll be sharing the bill with the totally amazing Roulette Sisters.

The good folks over at Bottomless Closet are looking for an Executive Director. Interested? Details are below.

The mission of Bottomless Closet is to promote economic self-sufficiency to economically disadvantaged New York City women by providing interview skills, business clothing and ongoing career development and support programs. By enhancing their self-confidence and self-esteem, we enable them to enter and succeed in the workforce and transform the vision for their lives.

We are driven by a passion to help women help themselves.  We first opened our doors in 1999 and serve approximately 1200 women each year.  The critical link is our volunteers and staff who have the training and compassion to build a significant relationship with each client and offer her the individual help she needs.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Executive Director provides leadership in assessing and responding to the needs of Bottomless Closet’s target population. S/he directs day-to-day administration, oversees program and service activities and manages an operating budget of $700,000 within the guidelines and policies established by the Board.  The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board and receives general supervision from her.

The Executive Director plays a variety of roles within the organization including administrator, program developer, fundraiser, mentor and educator, collaborator and spokesperson.  Specific responsibilities include the following:

Board Relations:  Builds strong collaborative relationship with Board.
·Prepares and presents monthly reports to the Board;
·Works closely with the President and Board members on operations, service programs, strategic planning, policy development, financial management and fundraising;
· Attends all committee meetings as an ex officio member, providing staff support and assistance as needed.
 
Development:  In collaboration with the Board, ensures that adequate funding is in place to meet organizational needs.
· Takes an active role in identifying and cultivating new funding sources;
· Writes/supervises the development and submission of grant proposals in cooperation with the Development Committee;
· Oversees fundraising activities such as special events, annual and other solicitations.

Community/Public Relations: Increases Bottomless Closet’s visibility within the larger community.
· In cooperation with the President and Board members, represents Bottomless Closet to the broader community, serving as spokesperson at conferences, in public forums and the media;
·  Promotes visibility and support through ongoing networking with referral agencies, potential corporate partners and other funding sources;
 
Programming:  Ensures effective and appropriate development and implementation of Bottomless Closet programming.
· Manages all program and service activities, works to improve their quality and develops new programs or services;
· Creates, maintains, and expands a referral agency network in order to expand and improve Bottomless Closet’s services and build collaborative programming;
· Participates in and supports periodic program evaluation activities;
· Oversees orientation and training of volunteers.
 
Financial:  In collaboration with the Board, ensures financial stability.
· Proposes a detailed annual budget to the Board for approval;
· Manages income and expenditures in accordance with the budget;
· With the approval and oversight of the Treasurer and the Finance Committee, maintains a financial system for recording and managing income and day-to-day expenditures;
· Coordinates annual audit and presents results to the Board.
 
Administrative:  Ensures smooth day-to-day operations.
· Hires, supervises and supports staff in accordance with personnel policies;
· Fosters and maintains positive morale and a sense of teamwork among staff;
· Develops and maintains an efficient administrative plan and systems including personnel policies, compensation systems and job descriptions, office systems, website, client and donor records and other computer support;
· Supervises the boutique and manages inventory.

PERSONAL QUALITIES, EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS DESIRED
* 2-3 years relevant experience within a not-for-profit organization or equivalent.
* Proven strength in financial management and fundraising.
* Ability to think strategically and develop and implement operating plans.
* Ability to lead and to foster leadership.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse perspectives (including Board, volunteer, client, staff).
* Ability to collaborate and build alliances with other organizations.
* Excellent written and verbal skills, including proficiency in grant writing and public speaking.
* Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
* Experience with client population, understanding their needs and workforce development desirable.
* Interest in women’s issues, particularly women’s empowerment.
* Attention to detail, ability to follow through, and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
 
How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter including salary requirements to:
Search Committee
Bottomless Closet
545 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10018

Or email: ed@bottomlessclosetnyc.org

For more information about Bottomless Closet, look at our website: http://www.bottomlessclosetnyc.org/