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College and Career Bridge for All (CCB4A) is seeking a Bridge Coach

College and Career Bridge for All (CCB4A) is a partnership between the CUNY Office of K-16 Initiatives and the DOE  Office of  Postsecondary Readiness that ensures all students graduating from NYCDOE high schools have a near-peer mentor to support them to enroll in college or another postsecondary pathway. Near-peer mentors, or Bridge Coaches, are current college students who support graduating seniors with postsecondary planning and matriculation tasks so students successfully enroll in college or other strong-match programs.

CCB4A is currently looking to hire NYCDOE alumni who will work as a Bridge Coach supporting the NYCDOE Class of 2022  to  matriculate in post-secondary opportunities. Bridge Coaches will work under the supervision of a Coach Supervisor from May 31st to September 16th, 2022. All applicants must be current college students enrolled for the Spring 2022 semester or have graduated in January 2022. This position will primarily work remotely with  limited in-person expectations in July and August.

Bridge Coach Expectations:
● Assist a caseload of high school seniors with necessary paperwork and matriculation steps involved in enrolling in postsecondary pathways as outlined in the 7 Key Work Responsibilities (“Lucky 7”) under the direction of a Coach Supervisor
● Maintain regular contact with graduating seniors during the summer by phone, text, email, and social media
● Take students to colleges or program sites, when necessary and possible, to complete matriculation tasks
● Track student progress using the provided EnrollNYC database
● Take initiative, be responsible, flexible, communicative, organized and reliable
● Participate regularly and enthusiastically in the Coach community, including but not limited to Training and Hub meetings
● Adhere to CCB4A program values

MANDATORY DATES & SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
All training will be remote and specific times for the events below will be in the job application.
● Mandatory Dates April – June:
○ Coach Orientation (Unpaid, Attend 1): (Friday) April 29th, (Tuesday) May 3rd, (Wednesday) May 4th. Specific times in application.
○ Coach Training I (Paid, must attend all): Tuesday, May 31st – Friday, June 3rd (10am-3pm)
○ Coach Training II (Paid, must attend all): Monday, June 13th – Thursday, June 16th (10am-3pm)
● June-August:
o Must be able to work 15 hours weekly between 9am-7pm Mon – Fri
o Work hours must include 9-5pm Tuesday and Wednesdays
● August 22nd- September 16th
o Must be able to work 7.5 hours weekly between 9am-7pm Mon-Fri
o Work includes Fall Coach Hub Meetings: 90 minutes (Time TBD)

Qualifications:
● Schedule can accommodate training and meetings outlined above AND work schedule with assigned caseload
● Alumni of NYC public high school or have HS Equivalency Diploma (graduated 2017-2021)
● Must be between the ages of 18 to 24 years old
● Currently enrolled in college or be a recent college graduate (January 2022 or May 2022)

● Understanding of the obstacles students encounter when enrolling in college or a postsecondary pathway
● Interest in supporting students through the college and post secondary matriculation process
● College GPA above 2.5
● Eligible to work in the US
● Understanding and alignment with CCB4A’s program values
● Preferred Qualifications:
o Fluent in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish or Urdu
o Previous youth leadership experience
o Students who attend community college or have attended and transferred from a CUNY Community
College

Salary: $17/hour (including paid trainings)
To apply: Click Here to complete Online Application by Wednesday, March 17th. If you have any questions, please email

DC37 seeks a PRINCIPAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

JOB TITLE:     PRINCIPAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2 POSITIONS)

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:    SAFETY & HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SALARY:        $91,396

FULL-TIME ( X )

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

  • Research, develop and implement safety and health training programs and materials for union members.
  • Research and analyze technical safety and health information.
  • Worksite
  • Coordinate the activities of the joint labor-management safety and health committees.
  • Write reports on work related safety and health

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • College graduate with a baccalaureate degree (Graduate Degree preferred) in the sciences, environmental health and safety, and/or labor studies.
  • Knowledge of labor unions, application of union contracts, labor laws, and worker protection safety and health laws and regulations.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work
  • Must have excellent research skills, strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective work
  • Must have knowledge of MS Power Point and MS

Applicants are expected to participate in designated continuing education courses in order to obtain safety and health inspector certifications and stay current with changes in the field of Occupational Safety and Health.

The regular workweek for this position will be Monday through Friday. However, weekend, early morning and evening assignments will occur on a regular basis.

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY TO AMY KADLUB, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

DISTRICT COUNCIL 37 seeks an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

JOB TITLE:   ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

DIVISION/DEPT.:     RESEARCH & NEGOTIATIONS DEPT.

STARTING SALARY: $71,710

FULL-TIME (x)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops agendas and performs research work to support union position in labor-management meetings and/or policy meetings with Nonprofit/private sector employers, government representatives and any other related organizations.

  • Develops collective bargaining proposals with local leadership and rank and file committees and prepares them for presentation to management.
  • Performs technical economic analysis in support of collective Collaborates with collective bargaining committees on working conditions and costing economic demands.
  • Collects and organizes information from various sources; analyzes and produces material for use in the department for collective bargaining and special research projects, including salary comparison and personnel trends.
  • Acts as chief spokesperson during
  • Drafts Memoranda of Agreement and summaries to be used in contract
  • Drafts contract language; proofs contracts and readies final contract for
  • Analyzes city, state, and federal legislation and budgets and evaluates their impact on the
  • Performs general and statistical analysis of policy issues on a regular basis, including but not limited to tax policy, employment and unemployment, health and social services, economic development, financial and investment trends, pensions, and health care
  • Assists local Union leadership and Council Staff on contract enforcement, including attending labor management meetings and personnel issues.
  • Attends local membership meetings and makes presentations on collective bargaining issues and
  • Responsible for all aspects of collective bargaining for assigned
  • Provides technical assistance to department staff and develops applications for
  • Provides technical assistance to other DC37 departments as
  • Performs other related duties

QUALIFICATIONS

 A. Degree; strong analytical and quantitative background required.

  • Proven strong financial and data analysis
  • Experience in public policy and/or labor relations.
  • Experience with private/nonprofit employers
  • Strong writing, speaking and research abilities.
  • Quantitative skills and ability to independently gather and analyze information from various
  • Advanced level computer skills and experience using PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access or other comparable database and spreadsheet software.

Resumes should be submitted to Amy Kadlub at akadlub@dc37.net, by the close of business Friday, March 18, 2022.

 

New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) seeks a Membership Network Manager

Position: Membership Network Manager

Location: Albany, Statewide

Full-time: 35 hours per week

At the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) we believe the key to economic development is skilled workers. As New York’s leading membership association for economic development, education and training, and employment providers, we provide leadership, vision and advocacy for a thriving workforce in New York State. Our focus is ensuring that every New Yorker and employer has access to the skills they need to work in and support a robust statewide economy. We achieve this by giving our members “voice” through advocacy, increasing system-wide “knowledge” of workforce best practices, and supporting “progress” through piloting innovative initiatives or tackling seemingly intractable policy issues.

Our dedicated NYATEP members represent every region of New York, and include all 33 Workforce Boards (which represent more than 500 employers), Career Centers, youth development programs, unions, the K-12 education system, colleges and universities, not-for-profit organizations and education and training providers. Learn more about NYATEP at www.nyatep.org.

The Membership Network Manager will be responsible for communicating and engaging with our current and future members. The Membership Network Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing retention and engagement strategies for existing members, for recruitment and cultivation of new members, as well as ensuring members are utilizing their benefits packages. The Membership Network Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager to keep membership dues up-to-date. The Membership Manager will be expected to meet membership revenue targets.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Outreach and engagement of existing members to solicit their feedback and ensure they are maximizing their member benefits
  • Coordinate with the Operations Manager to ensure members are up-to-date on dues, and maintain current contact information
  • Engage members to ensure we are meeting their needs, increasing engagement and retention
  • Create targeted lists to solicit new memberships and membership referral benefits
  • Create and deliver onboarding training and welcome collateral for new members
  • Act as the principal liaison between members, and oversee the online membership database
  • Assist with communications including promotional collateral and Member Surveys.
  • Attend events and conferences (which may include early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends)

KEY REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience working in case management and/or customer service.
  • Must have excellent phone edicate and be comfortable cold calling.
  • Excellent in person and virtual communication skills with the ability to handle negotiations.
  • Excellent writing skills and computer skills with an emphasis on MS Office Suite and Google Suite
  • Adept at navigating a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and an ability to manage complexity and moving parts with ease.
  • Ability to engage current or re-engage past and or future members
  • Working knowledge of graphic design/marketing is preferable, but not required.
  • Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with staff.
  • Specific attributes of this position include highly organized; ability to read situations and people and respond with high degrees of emotional intelligence; flexibility and high level of initiative; can work in person or virtually

Educational Requirements: A strong work history in customer service and/or case management is the primary requirement.

This position will be a full time, salaried position (35 hours a week 8:00AM – 4:00PM or 9:00AM – 5:00PM). We have a flexible work environment, with the option to flex your schedule and work from home. (Currently all staff is working remotely due to COVID-19). You may live anywhere in New York State. Travel for the fall and spring conference will be required when in-person events resume.

Additional Information about NYATEP:

We support the workforce community through advocacy, policy research and analysis, professional development, and technical assistance. For more information visit www.nyatep.org

To meet our membership’s needs we strive to provide high quality customer service to our members, and our network of partners and collaborators. To that end, staff are expected to embody the  following attributes:

Responsive: To member needs, as well as internal and external stakeholders (48 hours).

Passionate: About workforce issues and member concerns. Staff is expected to take the initiative to

learn and understand the key federal and state issues, and applicable laws.

Collaborative: Both striving to work effectively and collaboratively, internally and externally.

Strategic: Conscientious of the limited staff resources, and continuously looking for ways to improve services or service delivery.

Resourceful: Focused on continuous learning (i.e. knowing the issues before our members) and striving to access knowledge and resources to improve internal practices and services to members.

NYATEP affirms that it shall ensure equal employment for all qualified individuals without consideration of their age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or belief. The scope of equal opportunities shall also include the non-discrimination of physically or mentally handicapped individuals.

It is furthermore affirmed that the concept and philosophy of equal opportunities shall also be provided for, but not restricted to, all components of employment, recruitment, selection, assignment, compensation, benefits, promotion, and training.

To apply: please email your Cover Letter and Resume to Molly Tocin at mtocin@nyatep.org  no later than March 11, 2022

Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley is seeking a Deputy Director of Strategy and Program

The Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) at UC Berkeley is a uniquely engaged think and do tank that brings together researchers, organizers, stakeholders, communicators, artists, and policymakers to identify and eliminate the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society. Its growth has been driven in large part by its original research and visionary frameworks on Belonging, Othering, Bridging and Breaking which has defined and shaped major conversations on belonging across sectors. The Institute is a globally recognized leader of the Belonging framework and continues to play a significant role in transforming local, national and global policies, practices, laws, and structures.

OBI seeks a Deputy Director of Strategy & Program to lead the organization’s program team. The new Deputy will work across the organization to lead, align, and manage the Institute’s programs for greater impact. As a people centered leader, the Deputy will manage a driven and highly functioning program team. They will also serve as an ambassador of the Institute in external relationships with partners and funders. The Deputy will report, and be a strategic advisor, to Director john a. powell and will work collaboratively with other Institute leadership including the Research Director, who oversees the Institute’s research, the Faculty Director who manages the faculty cluster initiative, and the Chief of Staff who directs finance and administration.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

Organizational Strategy and Development

  • Lead the program team in a collaborative refinement and reformulation of organizational priorities and strategy through translating the Director’s high-level vision into organizational strategies, outcomes, and directing staff resources towards these priorities.
  • Work collaboratively and in partnership with other senior leaders on identifying and executing organizational priorities and plans.
  • Design and lead new programmatic initiatives to grow and create belonging and bridging at different levels and across sectors for example community, government, corporate, and philanthropy.
  • Lead and facilitate processes for alignment and collaboration across program teams to ensure Institute programs add up to more than a sum of its parts through facilitating connections, bridging projects and programs, maintaining information flow, and sharing and leveraging OBI’s collective work and functional expertise towards organizational outcomes.
  • Provide organizational leadership in ensuring the Institute is regularly evaluating its impact and adjusting priorities and resources when necessary.
  • Implement organizational systems and processes that support collaborative program development and relationship-building to build out new program and research offerings including with the Associate Director and Faculty Cluster.

 

People and Team Development

  • Manage, coach, and supervise multiple senior staff who each oversee a program, series of projects, staff, and budgets of various sizes.
  • Partner with OBI senior leaders to strengthen organizational culture to foster a work environment that embodies the values of the Institute.
  • Serve as a mentor through thoughtful opportunities for leadership development, identifying pathways for different types of leadership and organization-wide professional development strategies and opportunities for Institute staff. Partnerships, Engagement, and Fundraising
  • Manage and hold key partnerships with external stakeholders and organized communities.
  • Identification, engagement, and development of new strategic partnerships at the organizational level.
  • Cultivate opportunities that position the Institute for greater impact through partnerships with national organizations, member-based organizations, corporations, and foundations, among others.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Institute funders and work closely with the Director and Chief of Staff to build out the Institute’s fundraising strategy and team.
  • In conjunction with members of the Senior Management Team and the broader team, expand and diversify the funding base/pipeline to increase major initiatives and existing collaborations.

 

The Deputy Director of OBI will possess the following attributes and competencies:

Passion for the Mission and Advocate of Social Justice and Belonging The Deputy will have strong interest and knowledge, or the ability to develop an understanding, of the Institute’s mission, vision, core areas of research and programming, and its belonging and bridging frameworks. They will have a deep analysis and understanding of the social justice and racial equity ecosystem, power structures, and their own relationship to belonging and bridging. They will represent OBI with unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values and embody the organization’s mission and values.

 

A Strategist and Builder

The Deputy understands that strategy is a practice, not just a plan. They will have extensive experience developing strategies for success, regardless of domain. As a builder of the organization, they will be great at navigating complexity and ambiguity to problem-solve and reach desired outcomes. They will be experienced at assessing programmatic work and team function into strategic  and tactical decisions. The Deputy will be able to see the larger strategic picture and apply focused energy to expertly organize and execute the tactics. As an individual, they will be dedicated to growing and learning and will be curious about the organizations and the people they work with. The Deputy thinks critically, anticipates unintended impacts of decisions, engages constituents, and identifies ways to connect OBI’s work to the work of others.

 

Relationship Builder and Ambassador

The Deputy will be able to translate and advance OBI’s values, vision, and efforts across a set of external partners. They will have demonstrated experience initiating, cultivating, and expanding organizational partnerships. They will enjoy serving as an external ambassador and representing OBI to partners and the broader community. The Deputy will have experience fundraising and/or building strategic initiatives with nonprofits, foundations, campaigns, and/or government entities. They will be a compelling written and verbal communicator. The Deputy will have strong emotional intelligence, discernment, and the ability to manage  relationships with a movement building perspective.

 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, with the range beginning at $140,000. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Alex Corvin of Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit your materials here, or email Alex directly at OBI@koyapartners.com . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com . If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

B Corp seeks a Consultant

Who We Are:

Mission: LIFT Economy is an impact consulting firm whose mission is to create, model, and share a racially just, regenerative, and locally self-reliant economy that works for the benefit of all life.

Vision: A world that works for all. We meet our human needs in ways that benefit all life. We see every person on earth with adequate access to basic needs and opportunities and we see thriving ecosystems increasing in biodiversity and abundance.

Core Values: Our core values are:

  • Collective Liberation: We address historical and present harm rooted in an active underlying care and compassion for all.

 

  • Joy: We express joy and wellbeing to model and inspire the journey to a liberated and just society. We take responsibility for creating joy and play in our work lives.

 

  • Authenticity: We practice and commit to being honest and vulnerable in our communication as a team and with other stakeholders. We aspire to be self-reflective as individuals and as an organization.

Impact: Service with discernment. We value beneficial results or outcomes. We also believe in serving others in a way that is beneficial to them and their mission but also mutually beneficial for life. Our work is an expression of a purpose that is larger than ourselves.

Role Overview:

Start date: Late Spring / Early Summer 2022

Location: Remote | USA

Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Note that familiarity with the B Corp movement / B Impact Assessment is NOT required. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you are less familiar (or entirely unfamiliar) with B Corps.

You will have three primary responsibilities:

  • 1. Marketing/Sales: Building a pipeline of new prospective B Corp clients, following up with prospects, setting up sales conversations, and closing new B Corp consulting contracts.

 

  • 2. Delivery: Project managing ~10-15 consulting clients and helping them achieve their goal of attaining B Corp certification.

 

  • 3. Admin: Responding to emails, sending out calendar invites, facilitating meetings, taking notes, creating proposals, invoicing, reporting on marketing / sales activity, and other administrative duties.

Time Breakdown: (A Day in the Life)

Admin 15.0%

Marketing / Sales 35.0%

Delivery 50.0%

  • On a given day, you can expect to spend between 2-3 hours on marketing and sales, 4-5 hours on delivery and project management with existing clients, and between 1-2 hours on administrative tasks.

 

  • Roughly 95% of all interactions with clients, prospects, LIFT team members, etc. will be remote via Zoom or other video conferencing software.

Who You Are (The Must-Haves):

The following are a list of skills and qualities that applicants must have in order to be successful in this role:

 

  • Commitment to racial equity and social justice
    • You are able to build authentic relationships across differences

 

  • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • You demonstrate awareness of your growing edges
    • You seek coaching and training, and are able to hear, reflect, act on, and learn from feedback

 

  • Attentive, empathetic, and compassionate
    • You follow through on your commitments

 

  • Entrepreneurial and resourceful
    • You proactively ask for help, anticipate problems, and course-correct where needed

 

  • Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented
    • You manage a high volume of work with efficiency
    • You are able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We are not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual.

We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process. We especially encourage people of color, LGBQIA+ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know. LIFT Economy is an equal opportunity employer.

Next Steps:

Interested and ready to take the next step?

  • Read our FAQ. For folks who are interested, this FAQ document provides an extra layer of detail and insight into the B Corp consultant opportunity.

 

  • Questions? To learn more about the role, our company, or to ask other questions, please reach out to careers@lifteconomy.com. If your question is best suited for a confidential conversation, write to us at the email above and we can schedule a time to connect with you.

 

  • Nominate Someone. Do you know someone who would be a great fit for this opportunity? Please nominate them here.