Description

The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University has an immediate opening for an Extension Associate in the Worker Institute.

The position of Extension Associate – Co-Director Cornell Union Leadership Institute within the Worker Institute (WI) in the Extension/Outreach Division of the ILR School is responsible for providing a range of training, content development and programming primarily in the area of labor-based education programs.

The Extension Associate will co-direct the New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute, a training program housed within the Worker Institute in the ILR (School of Industrial and Labor Relations) Outreach Division. This program enrolls approximately 30 students from various unions all over the Northeast each year. The program has existed since 2001 and has graduated over 330 leaders of unions, central labor bodies, and worker-centered social justice organizations.

The curriculum requires the completion of six classroom seminars and two fieldwork projects as well as three optional electives, either online or in class. A potential student in this leadership training program must be nominated and sponsored by his/her organization, and entrance to the program is competitive. Each class of 30 students enters together as a cohort. Seminars are held each year in July (one week in duration), October, January, March and May (three days each in duration). Field projects are due in January and in July. In July, the graduating students return to Ithaca for their final week-long seminar.

The Extension Associate position is a non-tenure track academic term position with up to a three year initial appointment. The position may be reappointed on the basis of recommendations by the appropriate Project Director, Thematic Lead and Associate Dean of Outreach as well as available funding and work.

More information about the ILR School can be obtained at our web site, http://www.ilr.cornell.edu

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Industrial and Labor Relations, Worker Rights, Social Science or related field.
• Demonstrated relevant professional leadership and network development at the state, regional, national, and/or international areas in relevant professional, trade, policy, or public networks.
• Minimum of three to six years teaching related courses in college-level environment, conducting training to relevant target audience, and/or conducting research in the thematic content area.
• Demonstrated writing ability and scholarly record in the thematic content area (articles in peer-reviewed journals, articles in trade publications, research and project reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience teaching adult learners.
• Familiarity with the trade union movement, professional organizations, and non-profit entities.
• Commitment to the labor movement and social justice issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in large project management (e.g. several staff and budgets exceeding $500,000).
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in promoting thematic area program teaching, consultation, and research services to regional, state, or national networks through the use of in-person, print, and electronic mediums.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and mentoring, coaching, and supervising teaching personnel: three to five years preferred.
• Professional credentials in disciplinary area, such as appropriate state and national licensure, certifications, etc.
• Minimum of one to three years demonstrated experience in successful grant writing and grant management.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience with distance learning.

To be considered for this position, please apply on-line.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university’s mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell’s far-flung global presence includes the medical college’s campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We’re an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Job-Academic
Primary Location-New York City
Organization-Industrial & Labor Relations, School of

Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC), is a nationally recognized South Brooklyn based, non-profit community development corporation formed in 1978 whose mission is to advance economic and social justice by building vibrant, diverse communities where residents has genuine opportunities to achieve their goals as well as the power to shape the community’s future. FAC works to transform the lives of over 5,500 low and moderate income New Yorkers annually so that we can all live and work with dignity and respect while making our community more equitable, sustainable, inclusive and just.

To achieve our mission FAC develops and manages affordable housing and community facilities, creates economic opportunities and ensures access to economic stability, organizes residents and workers, offers student centered adult education, and combats displacement caused by gentrification. In addition to our grassroots neighborhood work, we are actively involved in broader coalitions and campaigns.

The Tenant Advocate will work collaboratively with Tenant Organizing & Advocacy staff to provide high quality direct services to tenants, including tenants’ rights workshops, advocacy regarding repairs and landlord harassment, and leadership development for residents of the community. The Tenant Organizer & Advocate will assist in a weekly intake for tenants in need, manage cases, and staff building and community organizing efforts as needed. In addition to working out of FAC’s main office in Gowanus/Park Slope the position will work out of the busy Sunset Park office of FAC’s affiliate, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, as needed which has a small dedicated staff.

This position reports to the Director of Organizing and Advocacy at Fifth Avenue Committee, and s/he will receive on-site supervision and support from the Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tenant Counseling:

• Provide housing counseling and case management services to tenants facing eviction and/or living in distressed housing;
• Provide referrals to legal services and relevant assistance to tenants facing eviction and/or living in distressed housing;
• Accompany tenants to housing court if they are unable to secure access to legal services;
• Assist tenants with applying for housing related benefits such as SCRIE and DRIE;
• Assist tenants with filing housing related complaint forms with the NYS DHCR ;
• Educate community residents about their rights as tenants, and assess eligibility for public benefits, and other resources;
• Conduct tenant rights workshops at local schools, senior centers, religious institutions and community organizations.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate participant records, enter information in databases in a timely manner, and compile outcomes and deliverables on services for funder reports and special events;

Program:

• Participate in regular staff meetings and professional development activities;
• Assist in grant and contract reporting for private and government funders as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

Community Organizing:

• Provide support for existing building organizing work and identify new buildings for outreach;
• Develop leadership among counseling participants and tenants in neighborhood buildings; encourage community engagement through Inquilinos Unidos, tenant organizing group facilitated by Fifth Avenue Committee;
• Participate and encourage member engagement in local, city-wide and national housing advocacy campaigns;
• Develop and strengthen relationships with community leaders, partner organizations, staff of elected officials and other related institutions.
• Represent FAC and NHN in neighborhood and issue-based coalitions that have relevancy to FAC and NHN’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish required;
• Prior knowledge of NYC tenant rights, tenant organizing, eviction prevention, and/or public benefits required;
• Some exposure to NYC affordable rental housing issues and trends preferred;
• Experience working in a community-based, not for profit setting preferred;
• Comfortable working with low-income, immigrant residents, many undocumented;
• Ability to learn quickly and utilize creative problem solving skills;
• Detail-oriented, able to establish priorities in collaboration with program staff, and meet reporting deadlines;
• Able to work independently in an intimate, fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent communication skills in speaking and writing;
• Computer literacy;
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, dignity and social justice;
• Sense of humor, humility and respect;
• Commitment to FAC’s mission.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter and resume by October 31st, 2014 to:

Dave Powell
Director of Organizing and Advocacy
Fifth Avenue Committee
621 DeGraw Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Email: jobs@fifthave.org

Please indicate “Tenant Advocate” in the subject line.

No phone calls, please.

Fifth Avenue Committee is an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

People of color, community residents, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.