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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) Seeks Project Coordinator

    Start Date: August 19, 2019 Salary: At least $40,000 Educating and Mobilizing College Students on a Wide Range of Issues The New York Public Interest Research Group, or NYPIRG, seeks qualified candidates for project coordinator positions throughout New York City. Project coordinators gain valuable, hands-on, leadership and organizing skills and are provided a rewarding, meaningful,…

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  • Center for Popular Democracy Seeks Policy and Campaign Organizer

    The Center for Popular Democracy promotes equity, opportunity, and a dynamic democracy in partnership with innovative base-building organizations, organizing networks and alliances, and progressive unions across the country. We currently work with 50 partner organizations in 38 states and Puerto Rico and build the strength and capacity of democratic organizations to envision and advance a pro-worker,…

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  • WE ACT for Environmental Justice, New York City Seeks Community Based Planner & Policy Advocacy Coordinator

    West Harlem Environmental Action Inc. (WE ACT) is a Northern Manhattan community-based, membership organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. We use community organizing, community-based participatory research and evidence…

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  • New York City Civic Engagement Commission Seeks Civic Engagement Support Specialist

    ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: In November 2018, New York City voters approved three ballot initiatives establishing the New York City Civic Engagement Commission. The Commission is focused on promoting civic engagement across all of City government and making New York City decision making accessible to all New Yorkers. Specifically, the Charter mandates the Commission with running a…

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