The NYC Network of Worker Cooperatives (NYCNoWC), a trade association for worker-owned cooperatives in the metro New York area, is hiring a Coordinating Director.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Coordinating Director for NYCNoWC, you will advocate on behalf of our member base of worker-owned cooperative businesses in the NYC metropolitan area as well as ensure the overall health of our organization through fundraising, operations, and institutional development. You are entrepreneurial, driven, and deeply committed both to mission and to making sure that things that need to get done, are done.

We’re a startup nonprofit organization funded through an NYC City Council initiative. We deeply value nimbleness, initiative, creativity, intelligence, collaboration, and action. You will be part of a lean team, with an active board of passionate worker-owners and advocates for social and economic justice–who are there for you with advice and support when you need it..

Responsibilities:

– lead on fundraising strategy and outreach for the organization (e.g., grant writing, fiscal sponsorship, grassroots funding, etc.)

– lead on internal operations, including finance, compliance, and budgeting

– advocacy and lobbying with local government and policymakers

– building relationships with aligned businesses, as well as philanthropic and government stakeholders.

Qualifications:

-highly organized

-self-starter and highly entrepreneurial

-comfortable with a flat organizational structure

-3-5 years experience in fundraising, operations, and/or policy advocacy

-Professionally working in/fluent in Spanish

-Experience in worker-cooperative ownership and/or development a large plus

-Legal experience and knowledge of alternative finance also plus

About the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives

We are a young nonprofit working to engage with and advocate for worker-cooperative businesses in NYC. Our programs include membership services (legal, marketing, business advising and technical assistance), education and policy advocacy supporting community-based, worker-led businesses as tools to reduce inequality and strengthen the economic and social fabric of NYC.

NYCNoWC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NYCNoWC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Communications

• Develop and maintain relationships with press through press releases, media interviews, distribution of organizational materials

• Manage all public relations through press releases and media interviews

Fundraising

• Conduct ongoing searches for possible funding sources and outreach to potential and current funders.

• Write and submit grant applications and reporting

• Explore and implement creative grassroots fundraising strategies

Organize public policy and advocacy efforts

• Develop and propose a worker cooperative policy agenda

• Interface directly with elected officials & advocate for policies at city, state and federal levels that are beneficial to worker cooperatives & economic justice

• Work with Directors of Programs to ensure that membership and coalition partners are consulted and informed with regards to public policy work

• Organize and mobilize public support for policy initiatives

Administration

• Oversee all administrative tasks related to the organization and its corporate status, including but not limited to: tax filing, bookkeeping, city contracts and reporting, and general compliance

This is a part time position (20-25 hours per week) with competitive salary and benefits based on experience. There will be room to grow this into an eventual full-time position. This position reports directly to the board of the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives. Candidates interested in the position should submit a resume and cover letter to hr@nycworker.coop. Application deadline August 15, 2016.

Spanish*

La Red Neoyorquina de Cooperativas de Trabajadores (NYCNoWC), una asociación comercial para las cooperativas de trabajadores en el área metropolitana de Nueva York, está buscando contratar un nuevo(a) Director(a) de Coordinación.

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL PUESTO

Como Director(a) de Coordinación, usted representará a nuestra base de membresía de cooperativas de trabajadores en la área metropolitana de NYC y asegurar la salud general de nuestra organización a través de la recaudación de fondos, la coordinación de operaciones, y el desarrollo institucional. Usted es motivado(a), comprometido(a) a nuestra misión y capaz de hacer lo necesario para asegurar que se realice el trabajo requerido.

Somos un organización sin fines de lucro que todavía está en su infancia y que valora la agilidad, la iniciativa propia, la creatividad, la colaboración y la acción. Será parte de un pequeño equipo de tres, con una junta directiva activa que está a su lado para ofrecer consejo y apoyo cuando lo necesite.

Responsabilidades:

– dirigir la estrategia de recaudación de fondos y coordinación para la organization (p.ej. Donaciones, patrocinadores, recaudación de fondos, etc.)

– dirigir operaciones internas, incluyendo finanzas, cumplimiento de normativas y manejo del presupuesto

– Abogacía y cabildeo con el gobierno local y legisladores estatales.

– fomentar relaciones con empresas solidarias, filantrópicas y gubernamentales

Cualificaciones

– sumamente organizada(o)

– emprendedor y empresarial

– a gusto con una estructura organizativa horizontal

– 3-5 años de experiencia en recaudación de fondos, operaciones y/o legislación pública

– Comunicación profesional en español

– Experiencia trabajando con cooperativas de trabajadores y/o en el desarrollo de cooperativas es una ventaja

– Experiencia legal y conocimiento de finanzas alternativas también es una ventaja

Acerca de La Red Neoyorquina de Cooperativas de Trabajadores:

Somos una organización sin fines de lucro joven que apoya y representa las cooperativas de trabajadores en NYC. Nuestros programas incluyen servicios para miembros (legal, mercadeo, asesoría de negocios), educación y presión política para apoyar empresas comunitarias como herramientas para reducir la desigualdad y fortalecer el tejido económico y social de NYC.

La Red Neoyorquina de Cooperativas de Trabajadores provee oportunidades iguales de empleo a todos empleados y aplicantes independientemente de raza, color, religion, sexo, origen nacional, edad, descapacidad, o por razones genéticas. Además de requisitos legales federales, La Red Neoyorquina de Cooperativas de Trabajadores cumple con las leyes estatales y locales aplicables que gobernan la imparcialidad en empleo en todos los lugares donde la compañía tiene facilidades. Esta política aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluyendo la reclutación, la contratación, la promoción, la terminación, el despido, el retiro, la transferencia, permiso para ausentarse, compensación y capacitación.

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Comunicaciones

• Crear y mantener relaciones con la prensa a través de comunicado de prensa, entrevista y distribución de materiales de la organización.

• Manejar relaciones públicas a través de comunicados de prensa y entrevistas.

Recaudacion de Fondos

• Buscar avenidas de fondos

• Escribir y someter aplicaciones para recaudar fondos y patrocinadores

• Explorar e implementar una estrategia de recaudación de fondos creativa

Organizar esfuerzos y promoción de legislación pública

• Desarrollar y proponer una agenda política para cooperativas de trabajadores

• Comunicación directa con oficiales del gobierno para apoyar legislación al nivel local, estatal y federal que beneficia cooperativas de trabajadores y justicia económica

• Trabajar con los Directores de Programas para asegurar que la membresía y compañeros de coalición estén informados y consultados en relación a legislación pública

• Organizar y movilizar soporte para iniciativas de legislación pública

Administracion

• Supervisar todas la tareas administrativas relacionados con la organización y estatus corporativo que incluye pero no limitado a: impuestos, contabilidad, contratos y reportes para la ciudad y cumplimiento con las normas.

Este es un puesto de medio tiempo (20-25 horas por semana) con salario competitivo y beneficios basados en su experiencia. Con el tiempo, habrá oportunidad de expandir el puesto a tiempo completo. Este puesto reportará directamente a la junta directiva de La Red Neoyorquina de Cooperativas de Trabajadores. Los candidatos interesados en la posición deben presentar un curriculum vitae y carta de presentación a hr@nycworker.coop

GrowNYC, a non-profit with a forty-five year history of improving the environment in New York City, is interviewing qualified candidates for 2 Recycling Outreach Coordinator positions with GrowNYC’s Zero Waste Programs funded by the NYC Department of Sanitation.

Created to meet the ambitious recycling goals outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan of 2006, these programs focus on waste prevention, composting and recycling outreach and education, and assisting in developing and implementing additional waste diversion activities. Working closely with the Department of Sanitation, GrowNYC’s Zero Waste Programs strive to generally increase New York City’s recycling diversion rates through waste prevention, reuse and increased participation in curbside recycling and organics collections.

Position Summary

This full time position offers the opportunity for a highly motivated individual with community outreach skills to promote recycling and waste reduction. Under the supervision of GrowNYC’s Zero Waste Program Director, the Recycling Outreach Coordinators will be responsible for implementing outreach activities described in GrowNYC’s work plan. Some of the duties and responsibilities shall include:

• Working with the Director to create and implement community based recycling plans.
• Conducting waste audits in large residences where feasible.
• Meeting with community groups, building owners, building service personnel, tenants, homeowners, and others to promote recycling and waste prevention.
• Cultivating and training volunteers to promote recycling and waste prevention.
• Attending community events and public meetings to encourage increased recycling and waste reduction.
• Educating NYC Housing Authority residents to promote participation in recycling and waste prevention programs, in partnership with NYCHA.
• Recruiting and training volunteers in NYCHA buildings to promote recycling and waste prevention.
• Setting up one-time special events, such as neighborhood textile collections.
• Carrying out other efforts as directed to implement the goals of Zero Waste to Landfills by 2030.

Candidates should be highly motivated and have community outreach experience. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with diverse communities. Outreach takes place in a variety of community settings and often requires a large percentage of time spent outside the office. We seek energetic people who have the ability to work independently and as a team and are capable of setting and meeting goals. Additional qualifications include:

• Experience organizing and working with communities to effect change
• Strong oral and written communications skills, including public speaking, information materials development and social media
• Experience in data collection, input and analysis
• Team player who works well with others as well as independently
• Second language skills strongly encouraged
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Willingness to travel throughout the city to meet with individuals and attend community meetings and events
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to move or carry items such as a folding table, tent, or box of literature, and stand for extended periods of time (if able)
• Bachelors degree required
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid NY State driver’s license

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) references to recycle@grownyc.org. Please write “Recycling Outreach Coordinator” in the subject line. Interviews will be on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of employment applications received, GrowNYC is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. No phone calls or recruiters please. Applications deadline is July 20, 2016.

Application deadline July 20, 2016

Unit: Employment Services

Reports to: Manager of Career Advisement

Status: Full Time; Regular; Non-Exempt

Location: Throughout the boroughs

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., subject to change depending on program needs

Date Prepared: June 23, 2016

Position Summary:

Responsible for implementing a successful outreach and recruitment strategy in at-risk and underserved geographical areas in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. S/he will support the efforts of the Senior Outreach Worker by representing the Fortune Society while canvassing specific community areas to identify and engage potential jobseekers who have prior criminal justice histories. Presentations at community- and faith-based organizations may also be required. This position is expected to last approximately 9 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Fortune Society in a professional manner with potential participants and partners at a variety of agencies and organizations in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx;
• Receive daily/weekly field schedule from the Manager of Career Advisement and provide daily, accurate/transparent reports of areas covered and outreach made;
• Canvass designated areas for qualified jobseekers and provide flyers/basic information on Fortune’s Employment Services with the goal of increasing enrollment leads for the organization;
• With the assistance of the Manager of Career Advisement and Senior Outreach Worker, identify target sites and strategies for recruiting eligible participants into the program;
• Provide partner feedback to Manager or Career Advisement;
• Provide real-time, actionable recommendations on how to maximize outcomes for the program; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/HSE preferred;
• Experience in outreach efforts preferred;
• Experience working with at risk and/or formerly incarcerated individuals a plus;
• Ability to travel throughout the boroughs and work outside;
• Ability to represent the core services of the Fortune Society’s programs to a varied audience;
• Strong knowledge of productive locations to do outreach in the boroughs listed above;
• Clear concise communication skills and an engaging, professional demeanor;
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus; and
• We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Travel Requirements: Requires extensive travel throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens.

Physical Demands:

Requires working outside. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

APPLY HERE:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12688771

Application deadline August 24, 2016

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) seeks a Fair Housing Advocate for its Group Representation Unit of its Preserving Affordable Housing Program. This is a position within the Unit to focusing on educating and engaging communities around the fair housing laws and enforcing their protections for low-income tenants in Brooklyn.

Since 1968, Brooklyn A has provided free legal services for low income residents and organizations of Brooklyn, pursuing a neighborhood based mission of justice, empowerment and community development.

Working closely with the Unit’s staff and under the supervision of its Director, the Advocate will coordinate a comprehensive outreach campaign to educate vulnerable tenants about their rights under the fair housing laws to combat discrimination and neighborhood segregation.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and executing a curriculum of know-your-rights workshops, community presentations, and educational seminars to residents, community organizations, grassroots coalitions, faith-based organizations, affordable housing advocates, public agencies, and other local stakeholders.
• Engaging community coalitions, advocates, and public officials in dialogue about affirmatively furthering fair housing in communities suffering from massive displacement and in the context of rezonings, land use policies, affordable housing development, and other urban planning measures that can greatly impact neighborhood segregation.
• Publishing and distributing widely a broad array of informational materials that explain fair housing protections, methods of filing complaints, and resources for assistance in pursuing claims of housing discrimination.
• Engaging in communications and media strategies that spread awareness of housing issues or policies affecting low-income neighborhoods in Brooklyn.
• Implementing a dedicated intake system for receiving and accurately tracking allegations of housing discrimination, assisting individuals in filing complaints, and coordinating a referral mechanism for fair housing enforcement.
• Other miscellaneous duties, including grant reporting, data tracking, and participating in community meetings

Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated passion and commitment to civil rights and the public interest
• B.A. or B.S. required; Graduate Degree in any relevant field (including J.D.) a plus
• Experience in community organizing and outreach, advocacy and/or policy work
• Demonstrated abilities to work with diverse community organizations and other relevant stakeholders
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into understandable and clear language
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience with print and social media outreach a plus
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, efficient, and creative; capable of working independently or closely with the group in a busy environment, managing a diverse and high workload and ability to adapt to quick or changing deadlines
• Organized and attentive to detail. Computer proficient in order to compile reports and records from activities, track data, and perform other relevant intake or administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings or weekends) as the need arises given the community-based nature of the job
• Spanish language skills a plus

Brooklyn A is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

To apply, forward a cover letter with your resume to: bkajobs@bka.org and put Fair Housing Advocate in the subject line.

Application deadline July 22, 2016

Timeline: Asap – August 2016 (with possibility of future work)

Details: Part time employment (20hrs/week) with competitive salary, compensation and the opportunity for a future full time position with benefits

What We Do:Fair Care Labs generates ideas and solutions that make work better for nannies, caregivers, and cleaners. As the social innovation arm of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), one of the country’s most dynamic and successful social change organizations, Fair Care Labs is charged with experimenting with new ideas, building partnerships with the private sector and launching sustainable business ventures that will create a fairer future for the care industry.Alia, the newest technology platform to emerge from Fair Care Labs, will revolutionize work for thousands of domestic workers across the country and help undo legacies of generational racism and sexism that have shaped the industry for decades. Alia draws from the best that new tech labor platforms and apps, like Uber and Airbnb, have to offer, but infuses a social mission and dedication to dignity and fairness to the millions of domestic workers in the USA.The Alia platform is the socially responsible way to pay the house cleaner you trust and finally allows house cleaners to enjoy the benefits that most of us take for granted in our jobs. For just a couple dollars more per each cleaning, house cleaning clients can ensure that their house cleaners receive life changing benefits like healthcare, sick days, disability insurance, retirement, and more benefits that have been out of reach for generations.

What You’ll Do:As a Community Engagement Specialist, you’ll have a rare opportunity to organize, facilitate and develop a vibrant community of workers as a part of one of the most innovative labor efforts in the country in the past 25 years. Your responsibilities will include:

• Growing the community of workers using the Alia platform during initial expansion in NYC through a variety of online and offline movement building and marketing strategies.

• Supporting workers to ensure success with the Alia platform, including equipping them with the strategy, assets, and confidence to introduce the platform to their employers.

• Advising the curriculum development and training execution during in-person and online worker training sessions.

Who We’re Looking For:

You are ambitious, focused and hard-driving in your pursuit raising standards for domestic workers. You love the challenge of finding new ways of doing things, not just replicating existing strategies. You’ve got organizer smarts and a genuine curiosity about people’s stories, interests, and dreams. You’re empathically patient and can easily slide into somebody else’s shoes. You like to build things from the ground up. You treat workers with respect. You have significant experience working independently and on a team. You know how to ask for help when you’re spinning your wheels. You’re okay with a little bit of ambiguity. You raise disagreements agreeably. You are comfortable with virtual communication and supervision. You are organized, thoughtful, and fun to be around. You want to win.

You must:

• Live in NYC

• Have least 3 years of organizing, training, or comparable experience

• Be fluent in English and Español

Please send your resume and cover letter to sam@faircarelabs.org. Inquiries will only be accepted electronically. Please include a daytime phone number where we can contact you.

Women, People of Color, People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people strongly urged to apply.