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Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) Seeks Tenant Organizer

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is a not-for-profit community development organization serving 8,000 residents a year through a comprehensive array of housing preservation, economic development, community organizing and youth and family support services programs and projects. With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills/East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.

Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for one (1) part-time Tenant Organizer to work in the Community Organizing division. This is a part-time position (29 hours per week).
Principal Duties:

  • Conduct outreach, survey buildings and individual apartments and, in the process, engage tenants to work together to solve repair and safety issues.
  • Complete HPD building surveys.
  • Hold regular meetings with tenants to identify and prioritize issues (e.g. repairs, unresponsive management or landlords, shoddy maintenance, breach of rent-stabilization regulations).
  • Create and facilitate regular workshops specific to housing rights, responsibilities, laws and processes.
  • Counsel tenants individually.
  • Link tenants to the neighborhood-wide re-zone campaign and city-wide campaigns for affordable housing.
  • Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
  • Provide monthly narratives and statistical reports on work accomplished.
  • Report to Director of Community Organizing and Advocacy.

 

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree required.
  • English/Spanish fluency required.
  • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be detail-oriented.
  • Be comfortable facilitating meetings and leading workshops.
  • Be willing to work flexible hours.

 

To Apply:

Send resume, cover letter with relevant experience and three (3) references to Julia Watt-Rosenfeld, via e-mail at: JuliaW@cypresshills.org.  Please note that three (3) written reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.

 

CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.

 

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.

 

 

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

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ANHD Seeks Equitable Economic Development Campaign Organizer

THE POSITION: ANHD seeks an Equitable Economic Development Campaign Organizer to lead ANHD’s work crafting a strategic agenda and engaging community activism to improve economic development policies and advocacy in New York City. This includes workforce development policies, industrial / manufacturing development policies, and policies to support small business, immigrant entrepreneurs, and more. The Economic Development Campaign Organizer will help develop and guide ANHD’s advocacy campaigns to mobilize the grassroots strength of our local not-for-profit member organizations to shift the economic development agenda of the City. Our goal is to win meaningful changes that implement our agenda to build more equitable outcomes for our low- and moderate-income communities and populations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Equitable Economic Development Campaign Organizer will:

  • Engage, educate, and mobilize ANHD member-organizations and other city-wide allies in Equitable Economic Development advocacy.
  • Develop economic development advocacy campaigns and coordinate throughout to ensure that campaigns serve grassroots community’s needs and are backed by sound policy goals.
  • Engage ANHD member groups and allied organizations on issues in support of more equitable economic development and economic justice.
  • Coordinate with allied organizations working to advance economic development in New York City including other non-profit organizations, trade associations, think tanks, and research institutions.
  • Lead the campaign / coalition coordination duties including developing campaign strategy, power-mapping, managing campaign committees and working groups, meeting facilitation, working in partnership with allies, and leading / organizing campaign events.
  • Develop trainings and workshops on key Equitable Economic Development issues to inform ANHD members and stakeholders in order to expand capacity and knowledge about critical issues.
  • Work closely with all ANHD staff to ensure our Equitable Economic Development advocacy and policy development is well integrated into our broader citywide and neighborhood advocacy efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in campaign coordination that engages a coalition of allied organizations.
  • Experience in community organizing or advocacy related to affordable housing, economic justice or community development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking on a particular campaign, coalition, advocacy effort or political agenda.
  • Demonstrated focus on achieving increased equity for low- and moderate-income communities and populations or communities.
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience in campaign coordination/organizing, advocacy, social service, or public policy.
  • Five years of experience in issue-based campaign coordination or 5 years of combined experience and education. Minimum 2 years leading issue-based campaigns required.
  • Commitment to New York City’s neighborhoods and respect for community organizing and grassroots organizations.Salary depending on experience. Good benefits. ANHD is an equal opportunity employer.

About ANHD: The Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD) – a membership-association of neighborhood-based affordable housing and economic development groups and one of NYC’s leading advocacy/policy organizations-

To Apply:   Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample (campaign letter, strategy memo, etc.) to:
Barika Williams, Deputy Director, ANHD
e-mail: barika.w@anhd.org

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Center for Health Equity Seeks Neighborhood Coordinator, District Public Health Harlem

 

The Center for Health Equity aligns its efforts in advancing health equity across the City and ensures that it deploys resources to reduce health and mental hygiene disparities across all neighborhoods in NYC. The Center will work in collaboration with community-based partners, building on the work of the District Public Health Offices and others have pursued over the years.   The Neighborhood Health Hubs will build on these goals by providing physical space in our District Health buildings for co-location of community-based organizations (CBOs), providers of medical services, and other NYC government agencies. The aim is to move beyond current models of collaboration and to foster cross-sectorial work that addresses the root causes of health inequities in communities with the greatest burden of disease while building on the wealth of existing assets in those neighborhoods.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under the direction of the Neighborhood Leader, the Neighborhood Coordinator will act as the community organizer for the Neighborhood Health Hubs.

–Develop and implement a community involvement process with all the partners and stakeholders co-located within the Neighborhood Health Hub.

–Develop a strong relationship with all partners within the Hub including the NYC government agencies, community based and private organizations, medical and health providers.

–Provide guidance and technical assistance to all Hub tenants around community health assessments and planning.

–Provide the Neighborhood Leader with reports on activities, issues and upcoming events related to the Neighborhood Health Hub.

–Provide recommendations the Neighborhood Leader on integrating a health equity lens to community organizing activities within the Neighborhood Health .

–Provide the Neighborhood Leader and other leadership with reports on activities, issues and upcoming events related to the Neighborhood Health Hub.

–Perform related assignments as required by the Neighborhood Leader.

Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

 

Preferred Skills
3+ years of experience in: Community organizing, strategic planning, and facilitating cross-sector partnerships; experience in public health, particularly community engagement, partnership development and coalition building; Knowledge of and experience with principles of collective impact;  deep understanding of and experience around community development and health issues in urban, underserved neighborhoods; knowledge of health and social service agencies; proven track record of coordinating partnerships and building a network; outstanding written and oral communication skills; strong facilitation and presentation skills, including design of publicity materials; facility with technology; social media skills a plus; Excellent analytic abilities, writing skills and interpersonal skills.

 

To Apply

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 205150.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
 
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National Nurses Union Endorses Bernie Sanders for President

It’s officially election season, and will be for some time to come. Some surprises have thrown the traditional players for a loop, including the rising support for Bernie Sanders. Drawing huge crowds at rallies across the country, and even a bit of controversy along the way, Sanders has galvanized his progressive base. And, as of Monday, he has also secured his first national trade union endorsement from the National Nurses union.

From CNN:

“Bernie Sanders has a proven track record of uncompromised activism and advocacy for working people, and a message that resonates with nurses, and, as we have all seen, tens of thousands of people across the country,” NNU Executive Director RoseAnn DeMoro said in a press release announcing the endorsement. “He can talk about our issues as well as we can talk about our issues. We are proud to stand with him in his candidacy for President today.”

The nurses organization officially announced their support at an event with Sanders in Oakland, California. The group, which is 90% women, called the meeting a “Brunch with Bernie.”

“Bernie’s issues align with nurses from top to bottom,” DeMoro said, noting that Sanders earned the groups support because of his positions on trade, minimum wage and expanding Social Security and Medicare.”

Earlier this year, the group conducted an internal poll to decide who to endorse. Charles Idelson, the group’s spokesman, said the Vermont senator won “overwhelming support,” but no percentage was given.

Previously, the American Federation of Teachers endorsed Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, Sanders has received support, if not outright endorsement — though neither is permitted according to AFL-CIO rules —  from a number of union locals.

Photo by Gage Skidmore via flickr (CC-BY-SA).

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The Center for Family Life Seeks Cooperative Developer

The Center for Family Life in Sunset Park promotes and supports the founding of cooperative businesses as part of our community development initiative. Our mission is to provide support and consultation services to worker-owner cooperatives based on principles of social justice, equality, and democracy. We focus on helping to develop cooperatives that focus on fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for the environment. Under the auspices of our Adult Employment Program, we have partnered with community members and incubated four worker cooperatives and two collectives since June 2006. Our work has received recognition by the New York City Council, the GEO Collective, and the United Nations 2012 Year of the Cooperatives. In 2012 with the assistance of NY City Council we began to train Community Based Organizations to develop a cooperative incubation program at their respective sites. In 2014 we received further recognition from the City Council through our Worker Cooperative Coalition efforts, allowing us to expand the worker cooperative movement in NYC.

A successful Cooperative Developer would have:

  • A strong interest/background in worker-cooperative business development, community organizing, worker/immigrant rights and,
  • 2-3 years experience with social group work including meeting facilitation and coordination, democratic decision-making and mediation. Groups will range from 15 to 50 people.
  • Ability to learn quickly and be interested in developing a variety of new skills; be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; have the ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
  • Willingness to engage with the cooperative members, the customers of the coops, and other individuals and organizations supporting the development of the cooperative businesses.
  • Experience interacting with the press as well as supporting cooperative members with public speaking engagements.
  • Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated experience of written and oral presentation skills.
  • Entrepreneurial/Business skills are preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Serve as one of the Developers for the Cooperative Development Team. Work with two to three cooperative businesses:
  • Conduct a Feasibility Study for the new cooperative businesses.
    Prepare curriculum and deliver 12-week training to new cooperative members.
  • Coordinate process of legal incorporation and governance of new coop with attorneys.
  • Develop, review and assist in implementing marketing strategy with coop members.
  • Support the development of the back office for the business.
  • Assist in maintaining customer contact database/member information.
  • Work with members to develop sales promotions, e-newsletters, and updates to the website.
  • Outreach to media.
  • Attend weekly and bi-weekly coop meetings in the evenings and weekends.
  • Provide support to community based partners in their development of worker cooperatives.
  • Provide consultation based on the developmental stage of the Sunset Park coops.
  • Attend weekly and bi-weekly coop meetings in the evenings and weekends.
  • Support the various coop committees and the development of leadership of those members in particular.
  • Support the office managers of the various coops and the respective office committees.
  • Development of ongoing technical and leadership trainings.
  • Attend annual cooperative conferences.

Geographic Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York.

Supervision: The Cooperative Developer will report to the Co-Director of Cooperative Development. Ongoing weekly individual and bi-weekly group supervision will be provided.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week. Schedule varies week to week. There is an average of 1-3 evening meetings per week and some weekend meetings.

Languages: Able to write, read and speak fluently in Spanish and English.

B.A. or M.A. level in Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Business, Public Administration or other related field.
Business development experience is preferred.
Experience with community organizing.
Experience with working in Latino/a immigrant communities. Work in other immigrant communities is a plus.
Must be a strong verbal and written communicator in English and Spanish or Chinese.
Experience with media, and communications messaging a plus.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Full health benefits, vacation and sick leave.

Applicants for the Cooperative Developer position should submit their full resume along with a cover letter that includes salary requirements by email to Coopdevelopment@sco.org. Subject line should include: “Cooperative Developer Position.” Applications without the latter required documents will not be reviewed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

The Center for Family Life, which is a program of SCO Family of Services, is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQI identified people and people with disabilities are members in particular.

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3 Positions with Green Worker Cooperatives

See original posting at Green Worker Cooperatives

  1. Co-op Academy Coordinator

The Co-op Academy Coordinator is responsible for the overall management, growth, and success of Green Worker Cooperatives’ Co-op Academy, a pioneering business boot camp for teams of entrepreneurs seeking to launch worker-owned businesses. The Co-op Academy Coordinator is also responsible for managing a similar and parallel school-based program called the Youth Cooperative Business Initiative that works with high schools to incubate student-run cooperatives.

Duties:

  • Manage all aspects of the Co-op Academy and assist each participating team in the development of their cooperative;
  • Recruit, schedule, train and evaluate all volunteer trainers, mentors and professional service providers;
  • Schedule and coordinate all workshops, orientations, and graduations required for the Co-op Academy and all classes and meetings required for the Youth Cooperative Business Initiative;
  • Evaluate and update Co-op Academy and Youth Cooperative Business Initiative curriculum annually;
  • Track progress and provide weekly feedback to each co-op team in the Co-op Academy on the quality of their work, team presentations, and business model;
  • Prepare and analyze program evaluations by participants, volunteers and the GWC team;
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings

Skills:

  • Able to effectively manage teams of volunteers;
  • Time management;
  • Excellent listening skills;
  • Program planning and management

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years experience with popular education methodology;
  • Experience starting or managing a business;
  • Minimum of one year of experience coaching or mentoring;
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Familiarity with Lean Startup methodology, customer development, agile engineering, and either the business model canvas or lean canvas preferred;
  • Familiarity with worker cooperatives;
  • Must be able to work evenings one night a week;
  • Spanish language proficiency preferred

Salary: F/T, $42,000 per year.

Start Date: Position begins immediately.

To apply: email cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@greenworker.coop with “CO-OP ACADEMY COORDINATOR” in the subject line.

Flexible schedule and ability to work partially from home. Bronx residents and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

  1. Co-op Academy Teaching Assistant

The Co-op Academy Teaching Assistant is responsible for working with the Co-op Academy Coordinator, to provide facilitation, structure, process support, and overall management of Green Worker Cooperatives’ Co-op Academy, a pioneering business boot camp for teams of entrepreneurs seeking to launch worker-owned cooperative businesses.

Duties:

  • Schedule all Co-op Academy workshops, orientations, and graduations;
  • Manage logistical needs for all training activities including venue setup, equipment, food, childcare, and interpretation/translation;
  • Manage online & offline tools that track feedback and progress for each participant and their respective teams in meeting program metrics & objectives;
  • Prepare all materials & handouts for session activities;
  • Collect weekly team presentations and manage the order of the presentation & timing;
  • Communicate in-class information to course participants
  • Manage scheduling calendar to track all meetings between participants and their mentors, teaching team, and service providers (attorneys, graphic & web designers)
  • Manage scheduling of all volunteers assisting with workshops, orientations, and graduations;
  • Provide a positive environment in which participants are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process;
  • Be available for appropriate meetings, office hours, etc.

Skills:

  • Excellent time management & event production skills;
  • Excellent listening skills;
  • Can handle the unexpected;
  • Professional communication (oral and written);
  • Extremely organized and prepared

Qualifications:

  • Must be available weekly, on Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, and other designated daytimes for meetings with staff and volunteers;
  • Tech-savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications

Salary: Part-time (P/T), Maximum of 20 hours per week at $20 per hour

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, August 30th, 2015

Start Date: Position begins early September 2015

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and three references to:jobs@greenworker.coop, with “CO-OP ACADEMY ASSISTANT” in the subject line.

Members of GWC’s network of worker cooperatives, Bronx residents, women, and people of color strongly encouraged to apply.

  1. Worker Co-op Developer

The Worker Co-op Developer is responsible for the development of a menu of service options for graduates of our Coop Academy, a 6-month cooperative business boot camp, in order to provide them with ongoing support that will grow their cooperatives and help them reach their goals. The Worker Co-op Developer would be an innovative and out of the box thinker capable of conducting thorough assessments of business operations and governance structures; helping co-ops troubleshoot problems as they arise; connecting co-ops with new opportunities; and holding them accountable to their promises. Additional goals for this position are to develop and strengthen the inter co-op relationships among cooperatives within the GWC network as well the relationship between GWC and its member cooperatives.

Duties:

  • Survey Coop Academy graduates to identify needs
  • Be the ongoing point of contact for all cooperatives developed by GWC
  • Assess performance and needs of all cooperatives developed by GWC
  • Schedule and facilitate strategic planning retreats for GWC co-ops and assist in the development of yearly goals and milestones
  • Coordinate trainings for cooperatives on specialized topics as needed
  • Coordinate mediation for cooperatives as needed
  • Identify resources and opportunities that can support the growth and development of GWC member cooperatives
  • Compile and share best practices on cooperative governance and business operations.
  • Schedule and confirm location, dates, guest speakers, agenda, and attendees for quarterly graduate forums
  • Work in coordination with other GWC staff
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings
  • Prepare and assist cooperatives with obtaining capital
  • Ability to represent GWC at events, conferences, etc.

Skills:

  • Business/entrepreneurship development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Sales and marketing support
  • Leadership development
  • Fundraising and raising capital
  • Consensus decision-making
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Mediation, conflict resolution, and troubleshooting

Qualifications:

  • Experience with popular education methodology
  • Experience starting a business
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, worker cooperatives or socially responsible businesses preferred
  • Bronx residents preferred
  • Flexible schedule with ability to work occasional weekends

 

Salary: P/T, 20 hours per week at $20 an hour.

Deadline to Apply: October 1, 2015

Start Date: Position begins early November 2015.

To Apply: email cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@greenworker.coop with “WORKER CO-OP DEVELOPER” in the subject line.
Flexible schedule and can work from home. Bronx residents and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. This position is intended to grow from Part-Time to Full-Time. The ideal candidate should be open to the possibility of full-time work and able to grow the program to meet that goal.