The Working World is a non-profit offering a new way for people to take control of their economic lives and change the heart of the working equation. We turn the financial system on its head and offer socially conscious investment to businesses and factories owned and operated democratically by workers themselves. It’s an idealistic vision, but it’s not just an idea– we’ve been doing it for ten years in Argentina, Nicaragua, and now, the United States. We have lent over $4 million to over 200 worker cooperatives, and over 98% of these investments have paid themselves off, resulting in growing businesses, new jobs, and more workers in positions of ownership. Our goals are idealistic, and our methods are practical–we work for concrete results. Our aim is to see how far we can go: How many workers can be brought into positions of power in the system of production; how much finance can be given that empowers people rather than drowning them in debt; and how much can we challenge a global economy that puts profit before people.
The Working World is currently hiring for three positions for our office in New York City, New York:
- Two project officers to expand our direct support to worker owned businesses.
- An administrative coordinator to organize our office, manage our databases, and coordinate all administrative activities for our US work.
Project Officer – There are currently two openings in this position.
Two years ago, we started operations in the United States, replicating the model we developed in Argentina and Nicaragua. So far, it has been a success. We have made 20 loans totaling over $800,000. Now we are looking for two new core team members to help us scale this success and bring our model to even more cooperatives in the New York City area and beyond.
We’re looking for people who are equally motivated, idealistically minded and practically acting and who are open and eager to learn The Working World’s lending methodology. Candidates must also be organized self-starters and have the patience and drive to work toward longer-term goals.
Fluent Spanish is required.
Our target start date is November 2014 for two full-time positions in New York City.
Responsibilities include:
- Engaging directly with workers of different cooperatives
- Researching with them to prepare new investments and business plans
- Conducting educative and practical assemblies
- Following up on plans and problem-solving with cooperatives
- Writing weekly progress reports
- Working with organizational affiliates and government partners
How to apply
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@theworkingworld.org. **Be sure to include “Program Officer” in the subject line of the email.**
Location
New York, NY
Application deadline
October 1st, 2014 (Interviews will be conducted and positions will be filled on a rolling basis)
Education requirements – 4-year degree, or equivalent experience
Languages needed – Fluent in English, Fluent in Spanish
Employment type – Full time
Salary details – Salary commensurate with experience
Lead Office Administrator
The Lead Office Administrator will be responsible for the coordination of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization. The Lead Office Administrator will report directly to the Director of Finance and Operations and will also work with other members of the team.
Our target start date is November 2014 for a full-time position in New York NY.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining organization’s bookkeeping system and assisting Director of Finance and Operations with other financial and tax reporting requirements
- Managing the organization’s payroll, including communicating with payroll service, distributing employee pay stubs, performing monthly payroll reconciliation
- Responding to email traffic for the Executive Director and prioritizing and escalating issues in a timely manner
- Assisting Director of Development with grant requirements, donor communications and constituent relationship management system.
- Ensuring compliance with insurance regulations and other legal requirements
- Monitoring and maintenance of office supplies and equipment
- Performing banking duties such as depositing checks, preparing monthly bank reconciliations
- Responding to and preparing legal documents (with supporting legal counsel, as necessary)
- Collecting and distributing inbound mailings
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree with 2+ years of professional experience in an office support role
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Bookkeeping experience a plus, but not required
- Interest in cooperative development and in working with a global organization
How to apply
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@theworkingworld.org. Be sure to include “Lead Office Administrator” in the email subject.
Location – New York, NY
Application deadline – October 1st, 2014 (Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis)
Education requirements – 4-year degree, or equivalent experience
Languages needed – Fluent in English, Basic Spanish a plus, but not necessary
Employment type – Full time
Salary details – Salary commensurate with experience
