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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Seeking Housing/Benefits Advocate

Job description

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House’s expanding Legal Advocacy Department of 20 lawyers and legal advocates is seeking a Housing/Benefits Advocate to join our growing team that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families on the East Side of Manhattan.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York’s premier human services providers, is a 122-year-old settlement house that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated services—social, educational, legal, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness—which significantly improve the lives of thousands in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, homeless and formerly homeless adults, children and families, recent immigrants, disabled persons, adult learners and more. Our Legal Advocacy Department assists over 2500 low-income individuals and families each year with diverse civil legal issues such as housing, health care, government benefits, and advance directives. We operate through a multidisciplinary holistic approach to legal representation, such that our clients receive assistance not only with their civil legal needs, but also have access to our social workers, psychiatrists, care managers, ESOL classes and more within our organization. This synergy of legal advocacy and social services creates a powerful tool to achieve social and legal justice for those in need. For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit our website at www.lenoxhill.org.

The Housing/Benefits Advocate will be an integral member of our Legal Advocacy Department, which provides comprehensive legal services in the areas of housing, health care, access to government benefits and advance directives to low income individuals on Manhattan’s East Side (14th Street to 143rd Street). Our team of lawyers and legal advocates represent individuals in court and administrative forums; assist individuals with securing critical income supports and entitlements; and provides advice, counseling, advocacy and referrals to clients as needed. We also conduct community education workshops for clients, staff members, community residents, government officials and social service providers.

The Housing/Benefits Advocate will conduct client intake and interviews; assist clients with completing benefit applications; advocate on behalf of clients with government agencies, landlords and others with regard to housing, health care, advance directives and benefit matters; link clients to appropriate social services; educate individuals, families and other community partners about tenants’ rights, government benefits and available social services; conduct outreach at community based agencies; and assist our attorneys with client-related matters and litigation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A successful candidate will demonstrate: a commitment to social justice; previous housing/benefits or relevant experience; strong attention to detail and organization; proficient computer skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to respond sensitively to the needs of our clients; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to complete complex projects in a fast-paced environment. BA/BS degree required. Spanish or Chinese language proficiency preferred.

How to apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and list of references to legaladvocate@lenoxhill.org. No phone calls please.

Location

331 E. 70th Street, New York, NY, 10021, US

Details

Education requirements

4-year degree

Languages needed

English , Spanish , Chinese

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

None specified

Salary details

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Job function

Direct social services , Advocacy , Legal

Owner’s areas of focus

Urban , Sports and recreation , Family , Multi-service agency , Housing and homelessness , Poverty and hunger , Youth , Legal assistance , Human services , Seniors and retirement , Education

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Community Food Advocates Seeks Youth Organizer (P/T) (NYC)

Summary:

Community Food Advocates is seeking a Youth Organizer to join our team. We are a policy impact organization working to reform policies and programs relating to food and income so they are more equitable and accessible to low-income New Yorkers. Core to our mission is ensuring that communities most directly impacted by these policies and programs, including youth, play a leading role in the advocacy process.

We are seeking a Youth Organizer to develop and support our youth leadership and engagement work. The Youth Organizer will work with youth city-wide to cultivate their advocacy and leadership skills, and engage youth in creating systemic change, particularly in our campaign to eliminate the poverty stigma around school lunch by calling for free school lunch for all New York City public school students. In this role, the Youth Organizer will also collaborate closely with other CFA staff, including our other Youth Organizer, and our numerous and diverse organizational partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and support youth leadership and engagement in policy advocacy around food and income inequality issues
  • Engage in campaign advocacy, including public speaking, providing testimony, meeting with elected and government staff, etc., and working with youth leaders to develop these advocacy skills
  • Conduct presentations and workshops on youth leadership, food and income campaign issues, and the policy advocacy process and strategies
  • Conduct outreach and build collaborative partnerships with youth leadership and food justice organizations throughout the city
  • Build and coordinate city-wide council of youth leaders working to create systemic change on food justice issues
  • Coordinate and facilitate weekly youth meetings
  • Strategize around policy campaigns, particularly to highlight youth leadership and experiences
  • Develop and implement social media strategies and actions

Qualifications:

  • Recent high school graduate, current college student, or recent college graduate
  • 2 years experience with youth leadership and organizing, either as a youth leader or youth organizer or comparable position, preferred but not required
  • Passionate and committed to advancing social justice and youth development and leadership
  • Experience with political process and civic engagement preferred, but not required
  • Strong planning, writing, and communication skills
  • High level of responsibility, personal accountability and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to relate well to people from different backgrounds
  • Able to work both independently and in collaboration with others including CFA colleagues, coalition partners, etc.
  • Able to work in constructive and supportive manner with youth
  • Well organized and able to manage multiple deadlines and details efficiently
  • Basic understanding of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.

Details of Position:

  • Compensation is competitive
  • Part-time position consisting of 15 hours per week
  • Position will require travel throughout New York City
  • Benefits include flexible schedule and Transitchek (transportation expenses are tax-free)

To Apply:

Submit cover letter, resume, and a 1-3 page writing sample (a personal statement is acceptable) to Socheatta Meng at smeng@foodadvocates.org

Low-income people and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Community Food Advocates is an equal opportunity employer.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Manhattan Borough President’s Office Seeks Community Liaison

SALARY: $40,689 – $53,000

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer seeks a Community Liaison to be part of her collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan’s diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. The Community Liaison would represent the Borough President’s office in Community Boards 6, 8 &11 and work under the supervision of the Director of Community Affairs and the Deputy Borough President.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Serve as the Borough President’s primary representative for Manhattan Community Boards 6, 8 & 11;
  • Assist staff at events throughout the three districts and represent the Borough President at community meetings;
  • Maintain relationships with district stakeholders including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, business improvements districts (BID) and schools;
  • Identify new/emerging community groups with which to build relationships with on behalf of the Borough President;
  • Identify emerging community issues and help guide the office’s response;
  • Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press conferences;
  • Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials representing Community Boards 6, 8 & 11;
  • Serve as a point person for the Borough President’s Community Board, BID and Community Education Council (CEC) appointees within the district;
  • Help facilitate the community board appointment process including outreach and recruitment for community board applicants;
  • Assist constituents with individual concerns including housing, health care, social service and education issues;
  • Assist with planning and implementation of town hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums
  • Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points for elected official and senior staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of satisfactory, full-time administrative experience in the field of social work, community organization work, or work in a related field; or
  2. Graduation from a senior high school or its equivalent and five (5) years of satisfactory, full-time administrative experience, including one (1) year in community organization work or in a related responsible community activity; or
  3. A satisfactory equivalent.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES OR SKILLS

  • Baccalaureate Degree
  • At least two years of public service experience strongly preferred, i.e. community organizing, campaign, government, or non-profit work experience
  • Familiarity with the issues facing Manhattan communities including some knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 6,8 &11
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details;
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
  • Excellent written and public speaking abilities;
  • Flexibility with regard to work hours, must be available to work nights and weekends.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Bilingual (Spanish )

TO APPLY

Complete Both Requests Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to: resumes@manhattanbp.nyc.gov with “Community Liaison” in the subject line, AND

Non-City Employees: Apply to position on the NYC Careers website click, https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#232530.

City Employees: Apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS). Click on recruiting Activities>Careers and search for Job ID# 232530.

Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender people, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. However, City employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two (2) continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

The City of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Community Food Advocates Seeks Senior Program and Policy Analyst

Description

Community Food Advocates is seeking a Senior Program and Policy Analyst to join our team. We are a policy impact organization working to reform policies and programs relating to food and income so they are more equitable and accessible to low-income New Yorkers. Core to our mission is ensuring that communities most directly impacted by these policies and programs play a leading role in the advocacy process.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of the Senior Program and Policy Analyst will be to help identify best practices and barriers to the implementation of universal free school lunch in New York City public schools. Key to this role will be engaging New York City public school stakeholders who are most directly affected such as students, parents, community members, teachers, principals, the Department of Education, and the Department’s Office of School Food. Through a variety of methods including surveys, site visits, interviews, and focus groups, the Senior Program and Policy Analyst will solicit feedback from stakeholders and policy makers to evaluate student participation, identify barriers, and issue recommendations in order to increase student participation and enable successful expansion of the program to all New York City public school students.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience with program evaluation and policy analysis
  • Passionate and committed to advancing economic and social justice
  • Strong planning, writing, and communication skills
  • Experience with political process and community engagement a plus
  • High level of responsibility, personal accountability and initiative
  • Strong interpersonal skills and able to relate well to people from different backgrounds
  • Able to work both independently and in collaboration with others including CFA colleagues, community and coalition partners, etc.
  • Well organized and able to manage multiple deadlines and details efficiently
  • Basic understanding of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
  • Must be comfortable working in a small collaborative environment that values healthy, respectful debate and be excited about the opportunities and challenges in building a new organization.

Details of Position:

  • Full time position
  • Position will require travel throughout New York City
  • Benefits include health insurance; generous vacation, personal, and sick time off policies; and Transitcheck

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume to Sara Trongone at

strongone@foodadvocates.org

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Community Food Advocates is an equal opportunity employer.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

The Worker Institute at Cornell Seeks Administrative Assistant (New York, NY)

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Administrative Assistant C04 – NYC ILR Extension Division

Institution:
Cornell University
Location:
New York City, NY
Category:
Admin – Secretary and Administrative Assistants
Posted:
01/15/2016
Type:
Full Time
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Job: ILR Extension Office NYC
Primary Location: New York City
Organization: Industrial & Labor Relations, School of
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: No
Job Type: Standard
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Contact Name: Tonya Eiklor
Level: C04
Sector: Contract College

Description:
The ILR School is seeking an Administrative Assistant C04 for the Worker Institute (WI) located in the New York City ILR Extension Division. The Worker Institute at Cornell engages in research and education on contemporary labor issues to generate innovative thinking and solutions to problems related to work, economy and society.The Administrative Assistant works in a team environment and is responsible for all administrative and programmatic needs of The Worker Institute (WI) and its programs, including communications and marketing as needed. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Worker Institute Program Manager and in direct collaboration with various faculty members and Communications Manager.

Responsibilities include organizing day-to-day administrative functions of multiple programs; scheduling and coordinating basic and complex meetings, workshops, events, and conferences; program specific financial tracking of multiple accounts, budgets and grants; composing correspondence requiring exercise of judgment and originality; independently creating and updating content and materials for the program web pages, updating content for various social media platforms, The Worker Institute website as needed.

This is a full-time, 35 hour a week, C05, bargaining unit position that falls under the CWA contract and is located in the NYC Extension Office.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four years of experience in an office setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to operate in a fast paced, rapidly changing and dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously with rapid task execution and attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with a broad range of people.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work well with others while creating a high quality and respectful work environment.
  • Proficiency with a number of computer-based software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Drupal, Twitter, Salesforce, and other social media platforms as needed by department.
  • Experience working with HTML or other web development tools.
  • Experience with internet and library searches.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of five to six years of experience in an office setting preferably in higher education.
  • Knowledge of research techniques and survey software.
  • Experience with and knowledge of the labor movement, worker’s organizations, social justice, leadership development, human rights, adult education and or social science.

Background check may be required. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York’s land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university’s mission of teaching, research, and outreach.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Environment Defense Fund Offers Tom Graff Diversity Fellowship, Clean Energy (New York, NY)

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With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.

The Tom Graff Diversity Fellowship Program at EDF is looking for diverse candidates who are seeking a professional experience in environmental advocacy.  The fellowship is a full-time, one-year position focused on a project that is integral to EDF’s work in Clean Energy.

Overall Function
Under supervision of the New York Director for Clean Energy, the Tom Graff Fellow will work closely with economists, lawyers, media and program staff across the organization to advance EDF Clean Energy goals.   The Tom Graff Fellow will work as part of the EDF team engaged in the REV initiative, a set of interrelated New York State regulatory proceedings aimed at transforming how electric utilities are regulated in order to improve economic and climate performance, and will conduct research and analysis in support of the various policy objectives essential to EDF’s programmatic goals.  Specifically, the Tom Graff Fellow will be charged with coordinating work between EDF and our environmental justice (EJ) partners engaged with communities in Brooklyn and Queens.

Key Responsibilities
Electric utilities are poised to invest up to $2 trillion in infrastructure over the next two decades to modernize our aging, inefficient energy infrastructure, creating a once-in-a-century opportunity to revolutionize how we generate, distribute and use electricity. Their investment decisions will be influenced by stricter Clean Air Act standards and the availability of low-cost natural gas, two factors that have combined to create a rare moment of dynamism in the power sector. Environmental Defense Fund’s Clean Energy experts are working with state public utility commissions, utilities, policymakers and other key stakeholders to seize this opportunity to modernize our antiquated electricity grid and spur investments in and break down the regulatory and financial barriers to broad-scale adoption of renewable energy, energy efficiency and other innovative ways to generate and manage energy. These approaches can answer the need for power, spur economic development, lessen our carbon footprint and help America gain a global leadership position in the multi-trillion dollar clean energy economy.

To help ensure that low and moderate income New Yorkers can benefit from the planned investments, EDF is working with EJ groups in NYC to provide support.  The Fellow’s primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day support to key partners in the environmental justice community in New York State, with the opportunity to directly manage particular campaigns as the need arises.  Specific initiatives may include promoting energy efficiency, advocating for policy changes aligned with increasing consumer access to data, creating alternative financing mechanisms, and implementing microgrids and grid upgrades for resiliency and environmental benefits, among other things.

The Tom Graff Fellow will be immersed in all aspects of EDF’s political constituency building efforts.  This work includes:

  • Building partnerships with EJ groups and organizations, grasstop influencers, political leaders and policy makers.
  • General support of EDF’s work in NYS electric regulatory proceedings Helping develop policy positionsthat address the needs of low-income and  environmental justice communities.
  • Reviewing and analyzing regulatory and transactional documents to build internal (EDF Clean Energy New York) understanding of what is contemplated and/or achievable
  • Assisting in the development of communications strategies and materials.
  • Monitoring and engaging with targeted grassroots campaigns in the New York City area.

Qualifications

  • A bachelors degree is required.
  • 1 to 3 years of professional work experience in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
  • Excellent research, writing, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Broad awareness and experience using social media and online research tools.
  • Ability to work independently, and successfully handle and prioritize diverse, simultaneous tasks.
  • Familiarity with environmental policy, particularly climate change, energy or air quality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Written and oral proficiency in Spanish language strongly preferred.  Additional language skills a plus.

Location
New York, NY

Term
This is a one year term fellowship, starting July, 2016 through June, 2017.

Hours
Full-time (35 hours/week)

Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with references and transcripts.

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer