Category Archives: Labor and Community Job Opportunities

United Federation of Teachers Seeks Campaign Communications Professional

The UFT seeks a campaign communications professional with a background in labor or progressive nonprofits to join its member communications team.

Candidates should be able to help develop and produce print and online materials for the union’s campaigns and to write for the website and the member newspaper. S/he should have strong writing skills and the ability to produce content for a variety of communications channels, including print, website and social media.

Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in strategic communications or issue advocacy, preferably for a labor union or non-profit, and a dedicated commitment to social justice and the labor movement.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as well as 1-2 work samples to the Director of Member Communications at uftcampaignjob@uft.org.

Morgan Stanley/ANHD Community Development Fellowship Program

The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD) is currently recruiting for the 2015-2016 Morgan Stanley/ANHD Community Development Fellowship Program.  This program will provide an opportunity for nine Master’s Degree students to take a significant role in a high-impact, community-based project targeting a low- and moderate-income neighborhood.  Fellows will receive a $20,000 stipend to serve in a part-time (20 hours a week), ten month (September 1st – June 30th) internship in a neighborhood-based community development corporation (the host organization).  Projects may be in the fields of affordable housing, economic development, or community planning.  A key objective of the program is to help train the next generation of community development leaders, so in addition to hands-on community development work, Fellows will have the opportunity to meet with leaders in New York City’s government, planning, and community development fields.  If academic credit is available, the host organization will work with the Fellow and his or her educational institution towards securing this credit. 

The nine host organizations have each designed a distinct, compelling community development project and the role for the Fellow within this project. Projects were chosen based on their impact, achievability and suitability, the learning experiences provided to the Fellows, evidence of the importance of the project to the host organization, and the strength of the host organization. Each host organization will play a significant role in choosing its Fellow. Fellows will be required to attend periodic networking and training events.  In addition, Fellows will have access to all of ANHD’s regularly scheduled educational courses and conferences.

Process

The selection process for Fellows has two phases. In phase one, ANHD will review all timely completed applications and select a pool of finalists. In phase two, finalists will be interviewed by host organizations. Fellows will be chosen from among these finalists (i.e., not all finalists will be selected as Fellows) and placed at host organizations based on the best match of skills and interests of the Fellow with the specific project and needs of the host organizations. While Fellows’ preferences for specific host organizations, projects, and neighborhoods will be taken into account, Fellows may be placed with any of the host organizations. Host organizations may be located anywhere within the five boroughs.

Requirements:

  1. At least one semester of Full-Time graduate studies completed (will have completed at least ¼ of the credits necessary to graduate  as of September 1, 2016) in a two-year Urban Planning, Urban Policy, Public Administration, or related program.
  2. Availability for at least 3 days each week at the host organization
  3. Strong commitment to New York City’s neighborhoods.
  4. Respect for grassroots organizations.
  5. Familiarity with community planning and neighborhood development.
  6. Strong academic record.
  7. Previous experience with community development or community planning a plus.
  8. Bilingual a plus.
  9. Applicants must be available on Friday, May 8th for a full day of in-person interviews.

Application

To apply, please submit the following no later than Wednesday, April 1st, 2016

  1. Cover letter and CV.
  2. Graduate academic transcripts (unofficial or official).
  3. Two short writing samples, with one preferably focused on community planning or development issues.
  4. Two references, with members of CDCs, or other people involved with the CDC community, especially encouraged as references.
  5. Letter of Recommendation from a current or former professor or employer.  Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to ANHD from the professor or employer, and indicate their position, the applicant’s name, and their relationship with the applicant.

Fellows may apply by e-mail to NYCFellowshipApplication@gmail.com with the subject line “Fellowship Application.” Please include cover letter, CV, transcripts, writing samples, and references as attachments.  Letters of recommendation should be submitted to NYCFellowshipApplication@gmail.com with the subject line “Letter of Recommendation for (applicant).”  Those selected to advance to the final interview will be notified the beginning of May.  Final interviews, selection of Fellows, and placements will take place in May and June. ANHD and all host organizations are equal opportunity employers.

NYCOSH Seeks Associate Director (NYC)

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking an Associate Director to direct safety and health education, training, research, and advocacy work in the Metropolitan New York area. Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently and have a background in safety and health and labor.

The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is a coalition of over 200 local unions and 350 individual safety and health activists in the New York metropolitan area. NYCOSH uses training, education, advocacy, and organizing to improve health and safety conditions in our workplaces and our communities. The job will based in New York City, with regular travel to Long Island and Albany; and national travel required.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with unions, workers, and/or community organizations
  • Managerial and supervisory experience
  • Occupational safety and health background and knowledge
  • Grant-writing and administration experience
  • Experience working with budgets
  • Organizational and program development skills
  • Excellent writing and communication ability

Desired Qualifications

  • Five years experience in a supervisory position within a labor/social justice organization
  • Five years experience working within the labor movement
  • Successful demonstration of program/campaign work
  • Demonstrated ability to develop curricula and educational materials
  • Experience working in the New York Metropolitan area
  • Availability for evening, weekend work
  • Written and verbal Spanish language capacity

Responsibilities

  • Direct NYCOSH development, campaigns, and oversee programmatic activity
  • Supervise, and evaluate staff
  • Oversee organizational meetings and staff development
  • Assign work regarding occupational safety and health training to appropriate staff
  • Build NYCOSH’s organizational base and relationships
  • Develop resources and new programming for the organization
  • Grant writing and administration

Employees will receive a generous salary and a full benefits package.

Please email resumes and detailed cover letters to nycoshjobs@gmail.com by Friday, April 22nd, 2016. Impersonal cover letters will not be considered.

Posted: March 14, 2016

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association Seeks Community Organizer (South Bronx, NYC)

Organization Mission:

Banana Kelly Community Improvement Association, Inc. is a community development corporation located in the Hunts Point-Longwood section of the South Bronx. Our mission is to contribute to a revitalized, safe and economically vibrant South Bronx through the development and management of affordable housing and provision of targeted human services. Banana Kelly seeks to empower residents through supportive services, vocational, educational, and cultural programs, and community organizing which assists in the retention of affordable housing accommodations and improvement of the quality of life for all residents.

Job Objective:

The Community Organizer will support the organizing department in their mission to increase resident engagement in order to preserve and expand affordable housing in the South Bronx. The Community Organizer will coordinate our new Healthy Initiative program that involves engaging Banana Kelly residents and the surrounding community on increasing access to healthy foods and activities.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Organize residents in target areas to promote and expand access to healthy foods and activities
  • Support overall organizing department goals which include but are not limited to:
    • Expanding representation of residents in the Resident Council
    • Expanding representation of residents in the Kelly St Block association
    • Preserving and expanding low income housing through city-wide actions
    • Supporting Banana Kelly mission through coordination with other departments
  • Participate in base building including but not limited to:
    • Door knocking
    • Surveying
    • Distributing fliers
    • Conducting one-on-ones
    • Phone banking

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in diverse communities with people from various backgrounds
  • Spanish/English bilingual preferred
  • Highly motivated individual with a passion for engaging communities
  • Ability to work some nights and weekends
  • 1-3 years applicable work experience
  • Strong relational skills and ability to connect, engage, and inspire community members
  • Strong and effective communicator

How to Apply:

Please send the following two (2) documents:

An electronic file of your resume (preferably in PDF format)

A cover letter (outlining your qualifications for this position)

Send resume and cover letter to Anna Burnham, at aburnham@bkcianyc.org, with the subject line “Community Organizer Application”. Please no phone calls.

EdBuild Seeks Policy & Communications Associate (Jersey City, NJ)

EdBuild is a new non-profit that works to research, develop, and model equitable, student-focused education funding policies. We seek to inform the public discourse regarding education finance and engage directly with lawmakers and advocates to affect state-level policy. Our mission is to bring common sense and fairness to the way we fund education, thereby allowing schools to innovate and better serve their students and communities.

Our Type of People

We are looking for motivated individuals ready to make a difference in a collaborative and fast paced environment. Our organizational culture is shaped by:

  • Innovators: We embrace change and welcome risk because we understand that all great things start with a groundbreaking idea.
  • Builders: We seek every opportunity to increase organizational impact. We deviate from the operational norm, and embrace difficulties with optimism.
  • Organizers: We organize daily activities in constant pursuit of making great ideas a reality. We understand that we should prioritize all our activities around what s best for our students and our communities.
  • Finders: We relentlessly pursue the knowledge needed to shape and influence action.
  • Problem-Solvers: We are dedicated to finding concrete and actionable solutions to the education and economic development challenges of our cities and states. We embrace obstacles as opportunities to sharpen our skills and reveal new pathways.
  • Developers: We are committed to the success of the mission, and can articulate how every piece of the puzzle fits into an overall synergy. We believe nothing should be done without purpose and a focus on the future.

The Position

The Policy Communications Associate, under the Policy team, will assist with policy research and analysis and will work to disseminate information gathered at EdBuild through writing blog posts, developing and leveraging relationships with the press, and building EdBuild’s social media presence and following. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with knowledge of education policy, some experience with social media campaigns and/or press relations, and excellent writing ability. This person will report to the Senior Policy Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the Policy team with research, analysis, and presentation of findings regarding a wide array of policy issues related to education finance
  • Design and manage media calendars for blog posts, policy briefs, and op-eds
  • Write blog posts and and other substantive communications
  • Work in concert with EdBuild staff to copy edit content for brand and voice
  • Develop and execute successful social media campaigns
  • Interact with reporters and bloggers to increase organizational reach
  • Manage and work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines, and prioritize work as necessary

Experience and Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in a field related to public policy or education a plus.
  • Demonstrated interest in policy issues related to education, especially education finance.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate analyses into written products for both narrow and broad audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Location and Work Environment

The Policy Communications Associate will work at EdBuild’s offices in Jersey City, New Jersey. The EdBuild work environment is collaborative in a small, open-plan office space.

Compensation

EdBuild seeks to hire the best and the brightest. We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity

EdBuild is an equal opportunity employer. Background and reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.

How to Apply

To be considered for the position, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to contact@edbuild.org.

Partnership for the Homeless Seeks Housing Specialist (NYC)

HOUSING SPECIALIST

The Partnership for the Homeless is looking for a creative, results-driven individual who understands the City’s broad housing market, and who is entrepreneurial in spirit, enjoys exciting challenges, and has experience in creating strong business relationships, especially with real estate owners and developers.

The Housing Specialist will develop and maintain relationships with landlords, brokers and property managers – with the goal of increasing access to quality, affordable housing. To that end, the Housing Specialist will inspect apartments, negotiate repairs and lease agreements, coordinate and accompany clients to apartment viewings, and explain details of rental subsidy and security deposit programs to clients and potential landlords.

The Housing Specialist will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team at the Partnership’s Family Resource Center in East New York, Brooklyn, which includes attorneys, social workers, community organizers, outreach workers, and health care advocates.

This is a unique opportunity to utilize business skills on behalf of the common good.

The successful candidate must feel aligned with the Partnership’s mission and values and appreciate the struggles of families experiencing homelessness and poverty.

For more information about The Partnership for the Homeless, please visit our website, www.partnershipforthehomeless.org. Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: The Partnership for the Homeless
Human Resources Department
305 Seventh Avenue, 14th Floor

New York, NY 10001
or, email to: jobs@pfth.org EEO/AA M/F/D/V/S/O