New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of all the State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including, The Affordable Housing Corporation, The Division of Housing and Community Renewal, Housing Finance Agency, State of New York Mortgage Agency, Housing Trust Fund Corporation and others.

Organizing these agencies under a single leadership and management structure has created new efficiencies and allowed for better coordination of the state’s resources.  Similar and complimentary programs are now aligned and working together, reducing costs, red tape and duplicative efforts while increasing the effectiveness of the state’s housing and community renewal programs.

HCR organizes programs in a logical manner into four groups – Finance and Development, Housing Preservation, Community Renewal and Professional Services.

Finance and Development – aligns all programs that fund the development of affordable housing, including Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, tax exempt and taxable bond finance programs, single family loan and Capital awards programs.

Housing Preservation – includes all the programs that maintain and enhance the state’s portfolio of existing affordable housing. This includes the Office of Rent Administration, the Section 8 program, Asset Management and the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Community Renewal – includes all the programs geared toward community and economic development, job creation and downtown revitalization, including the NYS Community Development Block Grant Program, NY Main Street program, Affordable Housing Corporation, Neighborhood Stabilization Program and the Neighborhood and Rural Preservation programs.

Additionally, the office of Professional Services includes all administrative and support services, including Communications, Legal affairs, Administration, Fair Housing, Policy Development, and Accounting and Treasury.

Graduate Student Intern Program

HCR offers internships to graduate level students desiring experience in the development and preservation of affordable housing across New York State.  Each internship is unique and highly dependent upon HCR’s needs at the time.  HCR is also committed to aligning students’ work assignments to their academic and career goals.  Students will observe, participate in, and/or acquire experience with State and federal government procedures, as well as working collaboratively with partner State agencies.

The program will provide talented and ambitious students with firsthand experience of New York State government at the agency level.  The internship will foster an understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in the development and preservation of affordable housing.  Students can expect to gain perspective on these issues from the Federal, State and municipal level, as well as an understanding of the interagency collaborations and public/private sector relationship.

Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a Master’s degree program.  All disciplines are welcome to apply; preference may be given to students enrolled in programs with a focus on community/urban or environmental planning, economics, public policy, architecture, public administration.

Duties

Students will work directly with program management staff.  Assignments may vary based on the needs of HCR.  Positions are located primarily in Albany and New York City; opportunities are also available in Buffalo and Syracuse.

Application Process

Students must submit the following documents to the Director of Human Resources Management:

• Cover letter explaining why you are seeking an HCR Internship;
• Resume;
• Unofficial transcript for every college/university you have attended; and
• Two letters of recommendation.

Send all required documents to:

NYS Homes and Community Renewal
Office of Human Resources Management
Attention: Catese Shirer
38-40 State Street
Albany, NY 12207

Or Email:  InternshipOpportunities@nyshcr.org 

FAO Schwarz Fellow at NYC Audubon

Reporting to the Associate Director of Education and Public Programs at New York City  Audubon Society Inc. (NYC Audubon), the FAO Schwarz Fellow will help develop and advocate for an environmental policy initiative and coordinate educational and public programs for youth. Policy work includes research, policy, and public outreach groundwork  for NYC Audubon’s legislative efforts to protect migrating birds and the health of city  residents, with a focus on passing Lights Out legislation in New York City and/or New York  State. Educational work includes developing and delivering nature and conservation programming at NYC Audubon’s seasonal environmental center on Governors Island and coordinating and delivering Feathered Friends, an after-school birding club for third- to  fifth-graders. This full-time position is based in NYC Audubon’s administrative office in the  Chelsea-Flatiron neighborhood of New York City, but the Fellow will also work throughout the five boroughs and on Governors Island.

FAO Schwarz Fellowship

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship, established in 2006, is a special initiative designed to strengthen high-quality nonprofit organizations and train leaders in the social impact sector.  The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is an intensive, transformative two-year experience in the world of social impact designed to develop the knowledge and leadership abilities of recent college graduates. The Fellows will work within established nonprofit organizations  providing both direct service to children/youth as well as initiating new projects, research, or programs that may involve public policy, organizational replication, or other new initiatives to strengthen the host organization. The goal is for the Fellows to contribute  significantly both through their direct service (tutoring, mentoring, teaching, etc.) and through their special project work. At the same time, it is the Foundation’s goal that the Fellows receive experiences, training, and mentorship that launch them on successful careers as leaders in the social impact sector.

NYC Audubon

Founded in 1979, NYC Audubon is an independent grassroots, membership-based organization that affiliates as an urban chapter of the National Audubon Society. NYC Audubon’s mission is to protect wild birds and habitats in the five boroughs of New York City, and, in so doing, to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. NYC Audubon’s conservation and science activities, education and public programs, and advocacy and outreach efforts on behalf of urban and migrating birds and wildlife are more critical than ever due to climate change effects and the devastating, steady loss of the natural environment in the City over many decades. A tight-knit team of ten full-time and four part-time staff, along with over 200 volunteers, serves a diverse community of nearly 8,000 direct and National-affiliated members and the people who live and work in America’s largest urban center. Learn more about us online via nycaudubon.org, on Twitter @nycaudubon, or our YouTube channel.

Statement on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

NYC Audubon believes all people have the right to a close connection to the natural world and the right to a healthy environment. Preserving our environment is only possible if we all  feel that connection. We recognize that inequities in our society are widespread and hinder  access to nature. Only by embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as values and striving for them in practice will we begin to foster a love of nature in all people and  inspire them to be active stewards of the environment. We further believe that to thrive as an  organization and effectively advance our mission and vision, the diversity of New York City’s people must be represented in, and welcomed into, our leadership, staff, and  membership. The expertise, values, and perspectives of a diverse and inclusive organization are fundamental to expanding the reach and impact of our conservation, advocacy, and educational efforts. We commit to building an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and  accessible  NYC Audubon, dedicated to protecting nature for all of New York City’s people and its wild  birds.

The Position

 Advocacy Responsibilities

– Research and write a report summarizing key scientific literature on the impact of artificial light on birds, other wildlife, and human health, and detailing policy proposals and legislation in other cities.

– Articulate NYC Audubon’s conservation priorities in the public policy and advocacy arena in the five boroughs of New York, and assist Audubon New York and the National Audubon Society with promoting state and federal advocacy issues that affect New York  City—especially to support our joint effort to pass legislation to reduce light pollution that  impacts migrating birds and the health of city residents.

– Develop relationships with and educate New York City media on light pollution legislation and other conservation issues.

– Using NYC Audubon’s existing connections in the New York City policy, environmental advocacy, and government affairs network, build partnerships to develop and pass light pollution legislation and other priorities and join forces to organize high-profile advocacy events.

– Schedule volunteers to table at community gatherings and conduct outreach at NYC Audubon programs and events, targeting communities that have traditionally been less involved in the environmental movement.

– Engage NYC Audubon grassroots activists in advocacy on priority issues through regular emails, action alerts, and social media campaigns.

– Document NYC Audubon advocacy campaigns in stories and photos in our newsletter, The Urban Audubon, our Annual Report, website, blog, eGret eNewsletter, and social media pages.

Education & Outreach Responsibilities

– Develop and deliver nature and conservation programming at our seasonal environmental center on Governors Island, an historic site that is being transformed into a cultural and recreational hub.

– Plan programs and conduct outreach inviting BIPOC youth groups to our center.

– Develop new nature and conservation-related activities and displays at Governors Island.

– Work with and mentor summer interns assisting at the center.

– Help coordinate and lead nature programming in our after-school birding club for second to fifth-graders, including preparing activities, going on bird walks, and assisting with and leading rainy-day activities.

– Work certain weekends and evenings as needed to assist with relevant programs.

 

Required Skills

– Exceptional critical thinking with attention to detail;  organizational, writing, and follow-up skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

– Enthusiasm for working with youth, grassroots advocates, and the public.

– Willingness to perform all clerical and other duties required to support the position’s administration, including accurate record keeping and filing.

– Experience with and skills in use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, plus Gail and Google Docs.

Additional Skills Desired or to Be Acquired

– Comfort in representing an organization in public forums and media.

– Event production and program planning experience.

– Experience working with children in an educational setting and developing educational activities.

– A love of birds and nature, and familiarity with the birds of New York City.

– Familiarity with the public parks, geography, and communities of New York City.

– Working knowledge of New York City government structure and New York City Council procedure.

– Facility with spoken and written Spanish or additional languages is a plus.

Salary

First Year: $35,000

Second Year: $38,000; $2000 bonus upon completion of the Fellowship  This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours/week. Must be available to work evenings or weekends as needed. The Fellow will also receive monthly 30-day MetroCards for New York City subway and bus public transit systems. NYC Audubon offers a competitive  benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, short-term  disability, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and term life coverage,

SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

To Apply

The FAO Schwarz Fellowship program is highly selective. To apply for the FAO Schwarz Fellowship at NYC Audubon, applicants must be college seniors at the time of application and eligible to work for two years in the United States. Successful candidates will have  strong academic records, leadership potential, and a commitment to social impact.

FAO Schwarz is holding information sessions for potential applicants on November 9, 2021,  and January 12, 2022; to sign up, please click here. Prospective applicants with questions about NYC Audubon are encouraged to contact Danielle Sherman, Associate Director of Education and Public Programs (dsherman@nycaudubon.org).

The application deadline for the 2022-2024 cohort is February 10, 2022 (11:59 pm EST) on

FAO Schwarz’s Fellowship application portal.

NYC Audubon will select applicants for interviews and make its decision by the end of April 2022. The Fellowship will begin in the summer of 2022.

NY BUILD

The Business Insights Leadership Development Program (BUILD) is a 2-year rotational opportunity providing recent or upcoming university graduates from New York public colleges and universities with real world professional experience across various pathways at the Firm.

 

Fellows within this program will:

• Begin the 2 year rotational program in the Summer of 2022 and end in 2024
• Grow expertise across multiple industry and/or functional areas through 4 focused rotations across firm functions, solutions, and client serving roles
• Join a cohort of Fellows with a strong community building program
• Build critical new skills within a robust training program specifically designed for the BUILD program (including core leadership, functional, and analytics trainings)
• Receive mentorship, sponsorship, and developmental guidance and support
• Be considered for an open full time position upon completing the program in good standing

 

The NY Business Insights Fellow role is right for you if …

• You want exposure to a wide range of client organizations and issues
• You prefer to get broad exposure to a variety of business functions
• You like to develop perspectives and recommendations by analyzing disparate sources of information and identifying themes
• You think you would prefer to focus over time more intently and develop expertise in a particular subject area (industry, business function, geography)
• You are interested both in how consulting firms advise clients and how they run their internal operations
• You would like a broad business experience to help determine what you are most interested in within the business world
• What we look for in BUILD Fellows
• Recently graduated (previous 8 – 12 months) or in final year of undergraduate or Masters degree program at a New York public institution
• Quantitative/Analytical undergraduate or graduate degree preferred (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Finance, Business, etc.)
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and aptitude for analytics
• Sound problem solving skills
• Strong record of leadership and initiative taking

Apply Here

For more information please reach out to Harper_Matthews@McKinsey.com

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Equity Advocates in a New York City based nonprofit with a mission focused on addressing the underlying causes of hunger, poverty and healthy food inequity through policy, advocacy and systems change. More About our Organization.

Equity Advocates is looking for an experienced, full-time Community Organizer to lead and coordinate the day to day operations and advocacy efforts of the New York City Food Policy Alliance. In March 2020 Equity Advocates launched a multi-sector group of 40+ food system stakeholders including frontline CBOs in New York City directly impacted by food insecurity, to address an immediate need due to the pandemic. Formerly known as the New York COVID-19 Food Coalition, we collectively advocate for public policies and funding that promote access to healthy and affordable food to both respond to today’s crisis as well as address the ongoing vulnerabilities and injustices of the food system.

This Community Organizer position is a new role, slated to start January 2022, which will lead and oversee the day to day Alliance operations; work with organizational partners to develop and execute collective advocacy goals, campaigns and strategies; as well as expand and support Alliance membership. The Community Organizer will support a variety of grassroots NY City, NY State and Federal advocacy campaigns to increase access to healthy food in low income neighborhoods, urban agriculture and community gardens, nutrition education, safety-net programs and benefits access, funding for BIPOC led food businesses and supply chains. As a key member of a small staff, the ideal candidate would be an energetic organizer with a commitment to social, racial and food justice and flexible and effective in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Primarily Responsibilities:

Organizing (75% of time)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the NYC Food Policy Alliance including coordinating and leading biweekly meetings
• Develop and disseminate weekly Alliance emails with relevant food policy updates, funding and grassroots advocacy opportunities to Alliance
• Facilitate discussions with full Alliance membership to identify policy goals and priorities to support advocacy campaigns advance food equity and justice through an inclusive democratic process
• Supporting the Alliance’s Outreach Committee to recruit new members from across the 5 boroughs, diversify membership and support efforts to retain current members
• Support the Alliance’s NYC Food Policy Council (FPC) Committee to research national FPC models and develop a local community engagement process to advance the establishment of a grassroots-driven NYC Food Policy Council
• Support training members on advocacy skills to promote leadership development through campaign activities and to move members into more active leadership within the Alliance
• Identify potential promotional opportunities and activities for the Alliance
• Help support and inform strategies for diversifying the leadership of the Alliance and ensuring it is equitable and inclusive
• Track program activities and outputs according to agreed upon evaluation criteria

Policy Support (15% of time)

• Work with Policy Director to schedule and prepare Alliance members for meetings with new incoming NYC elected officials starting Jan 20222, including Mayor’s staff, City Council, and Borough Presidents to educate them on the Alliance’s key food systems priorities
• Attend elected official meetings as needed as a representative of EA
• Help EA leadership plan and mobilize Alliance members to engage in advocacy opportunities
• Support EA’s policy strategy by helping the Alliance’s Policy Committee’s develop City, State and Federal legislative policy platforms

General EA Support (10% of time)

• Participate in fundraising for the Alliance including supporting grant proposals and reports
• Design community organizing workshop for food justice nonprofits across NYC
• Write and send out EA’s monthly newsletter
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings
• Provide social media support

Desired Qualifications :

• Passion for and commitment to social, economic and racial justice
• At least 2-3 years of experience in community organizing and/or leading advocacy campaigns, preferably in food, social and/or racial justice campaigns
• High school degree or equivalent (preferred)
• Working knowledge of NYC food justice and food systems policy issues and key players (required)
• Familiarity with and comfortability working in impacted communities
• Nonprofit or professional office experience is a plus
• Experience facilitating meetings and/or designing and running trainings and workshops
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Must be able to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize well
• Basic computer skills (email, Google drive, excel, etc.) and access to the internet
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends, when scheduled

Salary: $50,000- $60,000 per year. Salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter stating your interest and general qualifications, resume, as well as a reference to info@nyequityadvocates.org with the title “Organizer” in the subject line. Position open until filled. Applications submitted by Dec. 31, 2021 will be prioritized. No phone calls accepted at this time.

Equity Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. People of color, differently-abled people and LGBTQI persons are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Center for Ecoliteracy

The Center for Ecoliteracy is dedicated to cultivating education for sustainable living.

It recognizes that students need to experience and understand how nature sustains life and how to live accordingly. The organization encourages schools to teach and model sustainable practices. The Center leads systems change initiatives, publishes original books and resources, facilitates conferences and professional development, and provides strategic consulting. It works at multiple levels of scale, with local, regional, state, and national programs.

For more information on the Center for Ecoliteracy, please visit the website: https://www.ecoliteracy.org/

The Opportunity (Position Profile available here.)

Reporting to the Center’s Board of Directors, the Executive Director will build upon a reputation of excellence in education for sustainable living in K-12 schooling, and expand the Center’s contributions, leading it to the next level of financial, programmatic, and organizational success. This is a high-profile opportunity for a dynamic professional. The successful candidate will provide outstanding organizational leadership with an entrepreneurial spirit and will passionately communicate the mission and achievements of the Center for Ecoliteracy to internal and external stakeholders. This leader will have the opportunity to recruit and develop the organization’s Board of Directors.

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