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North Star Fund seeks Finance & Operations Manager

The Finance and Operations Manager supports the smooth management of North Star Fund’s operations, including accounting, financial reporting, and human resources. The Finance and Operations Manager works closely with the Finance and Operations Director and the Operations Manager to ensure our staff, fiscally sponsored projects, grantees, and other partners have the information and resources they need to move forward North Star Fund’s mission.

Responsibilities

Finance 

  • Manage accounting records, including ledgers, and reporting systems.
  • Manage the organization’s compliance work, including supporting the annual audit, preparation of Form 990, and other regulatory filings.
  • Support the annual budgeting process and the implementation of budgets.
  • Support the coordination of North Star Fund’s Finance Committee, including preparing investment performance reports and researching prospective investment opportunities.
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports for all of North Star Fund’s restricted funds (including fiscally sponsored projects, donor advised funds, program-specific grants).

Operations & HR

  • Support in recruitment: drafting of job descriptions and managing application cycles.
  • Support in staff training: deliver training to new staff, and ensure compliance with annual training requirements for all staff.
  • Support the running of our annual review cycles.
  • Act as a resource to staff about HR questions.

Skills

  • Strong accounting skills, including the ability to prepare complex financial reports, including profit and loss statements, and balance sheets.
  • Basic knowledge of bookkeeping process and familiarity with bookkeeping software.
  • Basic knowledge and interest in US capital markets.
  • Excellent communications skills, and the ability to communicate financial information to people with varying levels of comfort.
  • Ability to receive and prioritize multiple requests from various stakeholders.
  • Ability to learn new technology programs quickly.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
  • Strong commitment to anti-racism and social justice values and building an equitable workplace, and experience applying these values to finance, operations and/or HR roles.
  • Knowledge of grassroots community organizing in NYC and/or the Hudson Valley.

North Star Fund is firmly committed to affirmative action and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ, elderly, and disabled candidates to apply. 

Physical Requirements

  • The job requires the ability to process and review high levels of numerical data, including reviewing ledgers and spreadsheets with thousands of fields.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is between $75,000 and $84,000. North Star Fund offers full benefits including employer-covered health/vision/dental, life, and disability insurance (we also cover 75% of insurance premiums for dependents), a group 403(b) retirement plan (with an employer contribution after one year), more than 25 days of paid time off (vacation, holidays, and the last week in December), and a sabbatical after five years of employment.

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The Ohio State University seeks a Cooperative Development Program Specialist

Job Title:

Cooperative Development Program Specialist

Department:

FAES | South Centers Piketon

The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Center for Cooperatives seeks a collaborative, organized, and goal-oriented individual to serve as a cooperative development specialist and to contribute to the applied research, teaching, and Extension functions of the Center.

The specialist will provide technical assistance and training for new, emerging, and existing cooperative and rural businesses in areas such as cooperative formation, cooperative governance, business planning, finance, human resources, and marketing. The specialist will create, deploy, and promote new and revised technical assistance resources, such as workshops, manuals, training aids, and publications in written, audio, visual, and web-based formats. The specialist will assist with project intake, client data collection and maintenance, and collection and reporting of impacts for technical assistance projects.

The specialist will develop and teach educational programming through a variety of methods and media, including coordinating in-person and online workshops and conferences in areas such as cooperative and business development to inform development professionals, prospective and current cooperative members, and new and experienced cooperative leaders. The specialist will support signature programs such as the Appalachia Cooperates Initiative, youth cooperative programming, and other areas, which may include developing and organizing educational events, educator coordination and communication, event promotion, and other activities.

The specialist will prepare articles, proposals, reports, and educational materials related to the Center’s work. The specialist will collect and evaluate information about program reach, impact, and participant information, and help ensure compliance with university policies. The specialist will help communicate the Center’s work to a network of stakeholders internal and external to the University.

The specialist will perform duties in close collaboration with the Center’s staff as well as various partner units within and external to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, including the Center’s stakeholder advisory committee, the Mid America Cooperative Council board of directors, and rural community and economic development organizations.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Position is based in Piketon, OH, with potential flexibility for hybrid remote work. This position will include travel and may include some occasional evening and weekend work as well as overnight travel.

Required Experience – Master’s degree in business, education, communication, leadership, agriculture, social sciences, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; excellent verbal, written and electronic communication skills; demonstrated coordination skills; demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team; willingness to work with diverse audiences; experience with program development and organization; experience with digital communication tools such as email tools, social media, and Zoom; organized and able to work independently.

Desired Experience – Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated success providing education, training, and technical assistance to businesses. Experience with grant proposal development and grant administration. 

Salary range: $46,100 – $50,000

40% – Technical Assistance
Provide technical assistance to new, emerging, and existing businesses with a special focus on rural and Appalachian communities. Facilitate groups in the development of their vision, mission, and business plans and complete feasibility studies, marketing plans, and business plans for cooperatives and other businesses. Provide technical assistance to groups through all phases of cooperative development. Collect and report impacts of technical assistance projects. Create, deploy, and promote new and revised technical assistance resources, such as workshops, manuals, training aids, and publications in various formats.

40% – Teaching and Education
Prepare and deliver educational programming for individuals, cooperatives, associations, and businesses to teach the cooperative business model, business development, governance, and leadership through a variety of methods and media. Plan, organize and direct workshops, seminars, short courses and counseling to train prospective and current cooperative entrepreneurs as well as new and experienced cooperative managers, employees and directors. Conduct, organize and teach educational programs at conferences, workshops, seminars, in-services and tours on the cooperative business model and rural business development, including related to signature programs such as the Appalachia Cooperates Initiative and youth cooperative programming. Activities may include developing and organizing educational events, educator coordination and communication, event promotion, and other activities.

15% – Outreach
Represent the Center for Cooperatives and the OSU South Centers to internal and external stakeholders.  Create and disseminate information and materials (including articles, proposals, reports, and educational materials related to the Center’s work) in print and web-based formats to foster rural business and cooperative development.

5% – Other duties as assigned
Duties incident to the functions described above may become a part of the specialist’s role, including completing training in, and ensuring compliance with university policies, and other activities.

Additional Information:

Location:

South Centers – Extension Office and Research Center (0727)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.

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Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks Temporary Workforce Development Specialist

Overview

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP, a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

Responsibilities

The Workforce Development Specialist works from WJP‘s Sunset Park and Williamsburg Worker Centers. The Specialist works directly supporting a team of organizers who are ready to strengthen and expand WJP’s membership, win concrete and transformative workplace campaign victories, and significantly contribute to long-term movement building in New York City and beyond. The ideal candidate will not only align themselves with WJP’s vision and mission but will have organizing experience and administrative understanding of processes and will follow through to the last detail. The Workforce Development Specialist is a key thought partner in shaping WJP’s overall organizational development strategy and vision.

This is a temporary position based on WJP’s funding cycle.

The Workforce Development Specialist is required to work on-site and regularly on evenings and weekends. The work performed is deemed Essential. The Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted professionally, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in alignment with the organizational mission. Compliance with WJP, NY state and NY city COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements is mandator

Essential Functions

  • Orient new clients to the purpose of the Workforce Development program, the rules and expectations of the program;
  • Research and analyze workforce trends to develop training curriculum for construction, domestic work, and other skills based on need, with input from Worker Center Director to prioritize;
  • Train the trainers on developed curriculum;
  • Coordinate with any trainers, facilitators or interns working with workforce development to ensure streamlined service delivery and to track clients;
  • Help to develop and implement a marketing plan for recruiting employers (homeowners, contractors, subcontractors and business owners) with the guidance of the Center Director;
  • Develop, produce, and distribute all advertising and marketing materials in English and Spanish for all WJP members and at all WJPs Centers;
  • Coordinate employment campaigns and special events;
  • Use data in the tracking system to identify training needs that satisfy both the employer and worker expectations with feedback from Employment Specialist;
  • Maintain contact with current and potential employers to encourage them to hire through WJP’s Hiring Hall;
  • Participate actively in the annual planning process, including developing and executing Workforce Development work plans, evaluating and providing feedback on plans as the year progresses;
  • Meet deadlines established by the supervisor and in the Worker Center and Workforce Development work plan;
  • Participate in WJP’s Action activities and priorities as well as coordinate with organizers for organizing and mobilizing purposes;
  • Other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the position.

Position Information and Work Schedule

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours/week); exempt position. The position will require working some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed and will travel periodically once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience in workforce development;
  • Experience advocating on behalf of immigrants, preferred;
  • Strong research and analytical skills to understand workforce trends, member and employer needs, and inform WJP;
  • Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other applications (Google Apps.) and equipment operation such as copiers, scanners, fax machines and telephones;
  • Knowledge or highly capable of learning design programs such as Canva and mailing programs such as MailChimp;
  • Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Professional verbal communication with the ability to engage employers from a variety of industries;
  • Spanish fluency is required;
  • Must be comfortable in connecting with members and better understand their needs;
  • Strong meeting facilitation skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time;
  • Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

  • Ability to travel between WJP Worker Center locations;
  • Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
  • Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
  • Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
  • Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
  • Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed at both the Williamsburg (365 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211) and Sunset Park Worker Center ( 4112 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232) locations .

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
  • 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
  • Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
  • Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
  • Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
  • …and more!

TSNE/WJP envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/WJP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.  

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Nonprofit Jobs | TSNE MissionWorks Temporary Workforce Development Specialist in New York, New York | Careers at Worker’s Justice Project (icims.com)

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Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks Temporary Outreach Worker – Williamsburg

Overview

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP, a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

Responsibilities

The Workers’ Rights Outreach Worker works from WJP‘s Williamsburg Worker Center. The Outreach Worker works directly supporting a team of organizers who are ready to strengthen and expand WJP’s membership, win concrete and transformative workplace campaign victories, and significantly contribute to long-term movement building in New York City and beyond. The ideal candidate will not only align themselves with WJP’s vision and mission but will have organizing experience as a volunteer or paid experience. Administrative understanding of processes and will follow through to the last detail. The Workers’ Rights Outreach Worker is a key thought partner in shaping WJP’s overall organizational development strategy and vision.

This is a temporary position based on WJP’s funding cycle.

The Outreach Worker is required to work on-site and regularly on evenings and weekends. The work performed is deemed Essential. The Outreach Worker is responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted professionally, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in alignment with the organizational mission. Compliance with WJP, NY state and NY city COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements is mandatory.

Essential Functions

  • Plans and organizes outreach to the surrounding community and WJP members (i.e. tabling sessions, actions) at various locations including but not limited to schools, public transportation stops, day laborer street corners, etc);
  • Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in WJP’s Strategic Plan, policies, mission, goals, and vision;
  • Participates as a member of various teams as needed;
  • Work with Center Director to strategize and determine outreach goals;
  • Generate leads by exchanging and collecting information from individuals whom they come in contact with in order to refer them to critical services and follow up ensuring they receive needed services within WJP;
  • Assists in completing other program goals and requirements, such as answering phone calls to the program hotline and greeting visitors in the office;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Information and Work Schedule

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours/week); non-exempt position. The position will require working some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed and will travel periodically once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

  • A commitment to WJP’s mission, vision, and values and our workers and worker justice;
  • Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other applications (Google Apps.) and equipment operation such as copiers, scanners, fax machines and telephones;
  • Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities;
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish.
  • Spanish fluency is required;
  • Strong meeting facilitation skills;
  • Knowledge of NYC public transportation system;
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time;
  • Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

  • Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
  • Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
  • Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions;
  • Able to commute using the NYC public transportation system;
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
  • Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
  • Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
  • Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed in the Williamsburg Worker Center area – 365 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
  • 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
  • Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
  • Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
  • Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
  • …and more!

TSNE/WJP envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/WJP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law. 

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Nonprofit Jobs | TSNE MissionWorks Temporary Outreach Worker – Williamsburg in New York, New York | Careers at Worker’s Justice Project (icims.com)

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Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks Temporary Outreach Worker – Sunset Park

Overview

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP, a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

Responsibilities

The Workers’ Rights Outreach Worker works from WJP‘s Sunset Park Worker Center. The Outreach Worker works directly supporting a team of organizers who are ready to strengthen and expand WJP’s membership, win concrete and transformative workplace campaign victories, and significantly contribute to long-term movement building in New York City and beyond. The ideal candidate will not only align themselves with WJP’s vision and mission but will have organizing experience as a volunteer or paid experience. Administrative understanding of processes and will follow through to the last detail. The Workers’ Rights Outreach Worker is a key thought partner in shaping WJP’s overall organizational development strategy and vision.

This is a temporary position based on WJP’s funding cycle.

The Outreach Worker is required to work on-site and regularly on evenings and weekends. The work performed is deemed Essential. The Outreach Worker is responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted professionally, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in alignment with the organizational mission. Compliance with WJP, NY state and NY city COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements is mandatory.

Essential Functions

  • Plans and organizes outreach to the surrounding community and WJP members (i.e. tabling sessions, actions) at various locations including but not limited to schools, public transportation stops, day laborer street corners, etc);
  • Performs all functions and activities within the guidelines and philosophy set forth in WJP’s Strategic Plan, policies, mission, goals, and vision;
  • Participates as a member of various teams as needed;
  • Work with Center Director to strategize and determine outreach goals;
  • Generate leads by exchanging and collecting information from individuals whom they come in contact with in order to refer them to critical services and follow up ensuring they receive needed services within WJP;
  • Assists in completing other program goals and requirements, such as answering phone calls to the program hotline and greeting visitors in the office;
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Information and Work Schedule

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours/week); non-exempt position. The position will require working some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed and will travel periodically once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

  • A commitment to WJP’s mission, vision, and values and our workers and worker justice;
  • Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other applications (Google Apps.) and equipment operation such as copiers, scanners, fax machines and telephones;
  • Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities;
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish.
  • Spanish fluency is required;
  • Strong meeting facilitation skills;
  • Knowledge of NYC public transportation system;
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time;
  • Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

  • Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
  • Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
  • Able to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions;
  • Able to commute using the NYC public transportation system;
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
  • Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
  • Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
  • Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed in the Sunset Park Worker Center area – 4112 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package including:

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
  • 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
  • Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
  • Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
  • Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
  • …and more!

TSNE/WJP envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/WJP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.  

Apply Here

Nonprofit Jobs | TSNE MissionWorks Temporary Outreach Worker – Sunset Park in New York, New York | Careers at Worker’s Justice Project (icims.com)

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Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) seeks Temporary Employment Specialist – Williamsburg

Overview

Worker’s Justice Project (WJP) was founded in 2010 to address the racial and economic injustices that low-wage immigrant workers face in New York City by building collective power to win institutional change. WJP, a fiscally sponsored organization of TSNE (tsne.org), runs two long-standing worker’s centers in Brooklyn. We promote justice and opportunity for low-wage immigrant workers in New York City by pushing for systematic enforcement and expansion of workplace protections, which include labor and occupational health and safety standards while advocating for industry-specific efforts to improve working conditions. WJP also offers skills-building training to workers in health & safety and industry-specific areas, and we educate immigrant communities about their rights in the workplace and how to exercise those rights.

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist works from WJP‘s Williamsburg Worker Center. The Specialist works directly supporting a team of organizers who are ready to strengthen and expand WJP’s membership, win concrete and transformative workplace campaign victories, and significantly contribute to long-term movement building in New York City and beyond. The ideal candidate will not only align themselves with WJP’s vision and mission but will have a proven organizing experience and administrative understanding of processes and will follow through to the last detail. The Employment Specialist is a key thought partner in shaping WJP’s overall organizational development strategy and vision.

This is a temporary position based on WJP’s funding cycle.

The Employment Specialist is required to work on-site and regularly on evenings and weekends. The work performed is deemed Essential. The Employment Specialist is responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted professionally, in a culturally sensitive manner, and in alignment with the organizational mission. Compliance with WJP, NY state and NY city COVID-19 safety protocols and requirements is mandatory.

Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage worker’s daily attendance according to procedures;
  • Coordinate all aspects of employment dispatching and placement;
  • Provide support to workers and employers in the negotiations of working conditions, wages, and benefits;
  • Conduct a daily search to identify potential job opportunities for workers;
  • Screen workers according to job requirements;
  • Keep an inventory of workers with their skills and aptitudes;
  • Ensure any Data collected through WJP, is entered on time and in its entirely in Zoho, Google Docs, and any other platform required by WJP management;
  • Ensure employers complete agreements;
  • Follow up with workers and employers while the work is in progress and when finished.
  • Participate in all WJP mandatory events and activities;
  • Refer WJP community members to training classes and other services as identified based on assessment;
  • Process the production of WJP Membership ID, explain to new and renew members WJP history, mission, vision, and organizational model;
  • Support and implement the development and expansion of the membership program;
  • Other duties assigned by WJP management.

Position Information and Work Schedule

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours/week); non-exempt position. The position will require working some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed and will travel periodically once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Qualifications

We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.

  • A college degree or a minimum of three years of experience in the field.
  • A commitment to WJP’s mission, vision, and values and our workers and worker justice;
  • Proficiency knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and other applications (Google Apps.) and equipment operation such as copiers, scanners, fax machines and telephones;
  • Administrative and organizational skills necessary to carry out the job description responsibilities;
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish. Spanish fluency is required;
  • Strong meeting facilitation skills;
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities at the same time;
  • Dedication and ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to:

  • Handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
  • Reach; traverse; sit or stand (usually for longer periods of time); occasionally ascend/descend; and position self (to) move;
  • Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate;
  • Job is not subject to significant occupational or environmental hazards;
  • Likelihood of personal injury would be relatively slight;
  • Environmental and work hazards are not present to a measurable degree.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: Work will be primarily performed at the Williamsburg Worker Center – 365 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package

  • Generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO): 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, and sick time for full-time staff;
  • 80% Employer-paid, $0 deductible Health Insurance through Harvard Pilgrim;
  • Low-cost MetLife Dental and Vision;
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care;
  • Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance;
  • Employer-paid Pension through TIAA;
  • …and more!

TSNE/WJP envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are reflected in all our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.

As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE/WJP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.  

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