New Economy Project seeks an energetic and committed social justice activist to join our growing team. We are hiring a new Program Associate to support our economic justice campaigns by helping to staff our free legal assistance hotline, and conducting know-your-rights workshops with community-based organizations throughout New York City.
Financial Justice Hotline:
The NYC Financial Justice Hotline provides free legal information, advice and referrals to community groups and low income New Yorkers. Hotline staff also produce in-depth Know Your Rights material that New Yorkers use to defend against predatory financial practices, and conduct off-site community clinics, in partnership with grassroots groups. The hotline has assisted tens of thousands of New Yorkers, and serves as a tool to track, expose, and challenge discriminatory lending, banking, debt collection and other corporate practices.
With attorney supervision, the Program Associate will:
● Conduct intakes and provide paralegal advice and referrals to low-income New Yorkers.
● Reach out to groups to promote the hotline and coordinate community legal clinics.
● Conduct research and handle general administrative duties for the legal team.
● Help hotline callers amplify their stories, including through social media, testimonials, participation in coalition advocacy, and other strategies.
Community Outreach:
New Economy Project conducts extensive community education and capacity-building training with community, base-building, immigrant, labor, and other organizations in NYC. We use know-your-rights material, maps, video, and interactive exercises to train organizations’ staff and members on pressing financial justice issues and strategies for change.
The Program Associate will:
● Schedule and lead know-your-rights presentations for members of community-based organizations and other constituencies, including seniors, immigrants, and women.
● Create know-your-rights material for community outreach sessions and website.
● Engage community organizations and members in coalitions and campaigns.
● Track community outreach activities.
● Represent New Economy Project and publicize hotline at public forums.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
● At least 2 years’ experience working effectively with individuals and/or community groups.
● A demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice.
● Fluency in Spanish.
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
● Strong writing, research and communication skills.
● A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/study experience.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
● Ability to learn new skills and substantive areas quickly.
● Experience as a community/know-your-rights educator and/or in a public interest law environment.
COMPENSATION
New Economy Project offers an excellent benefits package and competitive salaries, commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2016. Please submit resume and cover letter by email to: hiring@neweconomynyc.org. Please enter “Program Associate position” in subject line.
