Location: 247 W 37th St, 4th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Reports To: Executive Director
NYHC, a statewide nonprofit affordable housing policy and advocacy organization, seeks a Program Associate who has demonstrated interested and preferably has experience in about affordable housing, community development, housing finance, public policy, social justice, urban planning or similar issues. Must be self-motivated change agent with excellent communication skills. Primary Responsibilities of the Program Associate are to perform administrative functions to ensure smooth office operations, manage communication platforms and bookkeeping. The Program Associate also conducts research, provides analysis, communication and support on affordable housing policy. Specific duties include the following:
· Administrative Support
o Perform office manager functions such as scheduling meetings, external event registration, travel bookings and manage vendors
· Budget & Accounts
o Prepare, maintain and report on budget
o Stay current on accounts receivable and payable
o Be point of contact for payroll, bookkeeping consultant and auditors
· Communications
o Help draft newsletters
o Maintain fresh posts on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
o Update Website
· Event Planning
o Take charge of logistics including registration management, catering, signage etc.
· Program & Policy Support- About 30% of the role will be dedicated to programs and policy work which may include analysis, research & communication, depending on the interests and skills of the candidate.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree required
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to independently move projects forward
· Analytical with demonstrated ability to translate or communicate data
· Able to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines
· Collaborative and congenial work style with sense of humor
· 1-3 years of experience preferred
Salary and position title and responsibilities will be based on candidate’s experience.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to rachel.fee@thenyhc.orgwith “PROGRAM ASSOCIATE” in subject by Oct. 12th. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
