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Green City Force Hiring for Multiple Positions (NYC)

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Green City Force (GCF) is an AmeriCorps program that engages young adults from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) communities in national service related to the environment. In doing so, we prepare them for sustainable careers, while serving to make public housing communities more sustainable and healthier, creating the green city we want to see. Green City Force’s large-scale service initiatives reach thousands of residents while creating a platform for our members to grow and lead. Through Farms at NYCHA, GCF teams grow and distribute over 20K pounds of organic produce in six public housing communities across the City. Love Where You Live has reached tens of thousands with sustainability education in homes. Since 2016, we have been expanding our social enterprise to create employment pathways for GCF graduates into good jobs in the clean energy sector. GCF’s EmPower team, entirely graduate-staffed and lead, won an excellence award from NYSERDA in 2018 and GCF’s Illuminators are helping to retrofit NYCHA home by home. GCF graduates, who number over 400, are employed in leading companies in the clean energy and urban agriculture sectors. To learn more, please visithttp://greencityforce.org/

GCF has garnered awards and recognition at every level, including Most Innovative Nonprofit in NYC. This is an opportunity to join an organization with a proven track record, strong growth potential, and a positive organizational culture for personal growth and collective impact as part of a dynamic team.

People of color, people with disabilities, veterans and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Green City Force is committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities. Green City Force is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions, in accordance with state and federal law.

GCF is an Employer of National Service. We recognize the value of skills gained during national service and alumni of national service programs are encouraged to apply.

Interested in becoming a member of the Green City Force team?

In joining our organization, you will work with a diverse, intelligent team, responding to a number of daily challenges in a fast-paced environment, with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

TO APPLY: Please email a resume, 3 references and a cover letter, including salary requirements to Jobs@Greencityforce.org. Please indicate the position for which you are applying in the subject of your email. No phone calls, please.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We are looking to fill this position immediately.

Posted: 10/3/2018

Overview: GCF is seeking an energetic, organized, high-performing, and motivated individual to join our organization as the Office Manager. We are looking for someone who is passionate about social, economic and environmental justice, and recognizes the importance of administrative and operations function in supporting the overall impact of our work. Reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate has prior experience providing administrative and operational assistance in a dynamic office setting. Must demonstrate ability to take initiative, coordinate with others and follow through, all while maintaining a standard of excellence in all areas of work.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL: Managerial

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain professional and motivating office appearance, proposing and implementing new systems to improve organization and overall efficiency
  • Manage inventory of office supplies, equipment, technology, and support procurement of new items as needed
  • Lead design and implementation of document filing and retention systems, including digital conversion and management of GCF documents
  • Liaise with building management and external vendors to support facility upkeep and operations.
  • Manage bookings of external training and meeting sites, and service as primary point of contact with external partners on all matters relating to offsite meetings
  • Provide logistics and administrative assistance to executive team, including some calendar and travel support, and credit card reimbursement documentation
  • Manage logistics of talent recruitment, including posting, reviewing, and organizing job applications, and scheduling interviews, as well as maintaining records of all applicants with potential for future positions
  • Support planning and execution of external events and meetings, including quarterly Board of Directors meetings, program graduation ceremonies,the annual Youth Summit, and staff retreats
  • Manage special projects and new initiatives on an as-needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in office management and executive support.
  • Organized self-starter with demonstrated ability to create and implement new systems
  • Excellent ability to consistently meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and turn around assignments quickly without compromising quality
  • Willingness to work in a small, lean team of self-starters, and work through the weeds when crunch-time hits
  • Experience with creating project plans, setting goals and deadlines, and keeping a team on schedule to meet deadlines
  • Strong command of all Office applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A strong interest in national service, sustainability, youth development, public housing and low income communities

COMPENSATION: This is a full time position with eligibility for benefits including paid vacation and
holidays, paid sick leave, and health/dental insurance.

posted: 9/20/2018

Overview: Green City Force (GCF) seeks an experienced professional with strong financial and accounting skills, and a track record of excellence in all facets of financial control.  Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Director of Finance is instrumental in ensuring GCF’s financial systems and processes effectively sustain the day-to-day and future operations of a growing organization with an annual budget of $7 million, including a thriving social enterprise. The ideal candidate will be an effective problem solver who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. GCF has garnered awards and recognition at every level, including the Mayor’s  “Most Innovative Nonprofit in NYC”. This is an opportunity to join an organization with a proven track record, strong growth potential, and a positive organizational culture for personal growth and collective impact as a critical part of a high-energy team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead financial planning analysis to advise on and support operational and strategic decisions across the organization
  • Develop,  implement and maintain effective financial/accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, including coordination of all tax filings
  • Implement and manage contracts management and financial management reporting systems, including forecasting accurate and adequate cash-flow
  • Prepare timely and accurate financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as well ongoing financial information for the CFO and members of the  Green City Force Leadership Team
  • Ensure accurate ledger coding for al P&L and balance sheet items
  • Lead development, adoption, and monitoring of departmental budgets, work with CFO and department heads to set allocations for salaries and overhead, and facilitate regular planning meetings with department heads
  • Coordinate with Development Department to develop budgets for grant proposals, and provide regular financial updates and analysis for grant reporting
  • Manage semi-monthly payroll, including the monitoring of employee time-sheets to ensure appropriate allocation
  • Process payments, produce statements of accounts, collections on overdue accounts, and reconciliations when required
  • Oversee end of month closing, including review of accrued expenses,  payment of all credit card bills with appropriate documentation, and setting credit card limits in line with program needs.
  • Process bank deposits and reconciliations, and manage all associated bank entries
  • Supervise finance staff and contractors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements:

  • Passion for Green City Force’ mission
  • Degree in Accounting, CPA or MBA
  • Demonstrated  functional expertise  with 5+ years of experience in financial and accounting management for nonprofits and/or social enterprise
  • Strategic thinker, planner, and problem solver, with demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and thrive in an entrepreneurial setting.

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, medical & dental benefits

 

posted: 9/20/2018

OVERVIEW

Green City Force is seeking a passionate, mission-aligned professional to support the human resource needs of our growing organization. The People Operations Manager will serve as the first line of contact within HR for the organization, reporting to the Director of Operations and Compliance. They are responsible for drafting and implementing policies and procedures, supporting employee learning and development, supporting implementation of disciplinary actions, and submitting payroll and benefits.

The People Operation Manager plays a vital role in supporting a  growing organization of 30+ employees an innovative social enterprise that engages up to 50 young graduates of our program at a time. The People Operations Manager will  provide expertise and support to both employees and supervisors, explaining proper procedures and guidance to achieve effective outcomes. The scope of the position includes staying apprised of current HR trends and laws to ensure the organization is in compliance with all legislation. This is an opportunity to join an organization with a proven track record, strong growth potential, and a positive organizational culture for personal growth and collective impact as a critical part of a high-energy team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee benefits administration and tracking systems; run open enrollment, research and resolve staff benefits issues and deliver exceptional customer service to staff.
  • Implement updates and additions to staff benefits plans.
  • Manage GCF relationship with, and serve as primary point of contact with, GCF’s co-employer temp agency.
  • Liaise between temporary employees and GCF’s co-employer temp agency.
  • Ensure that all Green City Force HR/benefits materials and official communications, including its staff handbook and job descriptions, are clear, up-to-date, and accessible, and that staff are aware of and conversant in all relevant HR/benefits policies and procedures.
  • Assist with GCF policy and procedure development.
  • Lead GCF onboarding and exiting process, personnel file keeping; including drafting offer and exit letters, conduct welcome orientation and training.
  • Coordinate logistical points on individualized employee follow-up based on recommendations from managers.
  • Consult with managers at all levels to resolve employee performance or disciplinary actions.
  • Lead scheduling and proper documentation of employee HR actions and support; serve as primary coordinator and driver of disciplinary and individualized HR actions for temporary employees in GCF’s Social Enterprise.
  • Review current policies to flag needs to revise based on GCF’s Social Enterprise temporary employee strategy.
  • Create and coordinate onboarding and training templates and resources for Social Enterprise.
  • Build and populate employee life cycle tracking tools for Social Enterprise temporary employees.
  • Assist with the recruitment process for full-time and part-time staff.
  • Support and champion an environment of equity, diversity and empowerment. Ensure fair and equitable application of compensation, HR policies and employee relations processes.
  • Provide administrative support to the Director of Operations & Compliance and Managing Director, such as assistance with contract execution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements:

  • Passion for Green City Force’s mission
  • PHR or SHRM-CP a plus;
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, with knowledge of human resources processes and best practices, preferably in a non-profit or setting related to GCF’s mission;
  • Ability to act independently with good judgment;
  • Motivated self-learner with exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive situations properly aligned with ethics and GCF protocol;
  • Demonstrated ability to work with staff at a variety of levels and to coordinate multiple stakeholders and projects;
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and abreast of legal changes affecting HR;
  • Experience working with external vendors;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience;
  • Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite, HRIS and payroll platforms, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task with strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Good self-direction and ability to problem solve and work as a team; and
  • Commitment to cultural diversity and equity.

Desired:

  • Personal experience with issues related to Green City Force’s mission: social, environmental and economic justice, service years, sustainability, youth development, public housing and/or low income communities

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary, medical & dental benefits