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Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Cooper Square Committee Seeks Housing Organizer (NYC)

Well-known tenant rights organization seeks a motivated Organizer to create tenant associations to fight harassment and displacement on the Lower East Side. Participate in city-wide housing campaigns to strengthen housing code enforcement, strengthen the rent laws and promote affordable housing.

Job Description

Job involves an ability to work with an energetic, supportive organizing team, requires door knocking, evening meetings, building consensus, having a good understanding of organizing principles and practices, and being committed to developing leadership in a multi-cultural community.

Qualifications

Applicant should have at least one year of organizing experience, some knowledge of NYC’s rent regulation system and interest in building the housing movement, good public speaking skills. College degree preferred, bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred but not required. Competitive salary and health benefits.

How To Apply

Email cover letter and resume to steveh@coopersquare.org, with “Housing organizer position” in the subject line.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

SumOfUs Seeks Campaigner/Senior Campaigner, based in the US

SumOfUs is expanding our US Campaigns team. If you’ve got an itch to tell the story of corporate power run amok, ideas about how to take on multinational corporations with $2500 and a gorilla suit, and you’re hungry to experiment with new technology to create and scale campaigns for the 21st century, then this is the role for you.

Who we are

We are SumOfUs: a global team of 30 campaigners, technologists, media-fanatics, data-geeks, and strategists. We’re passionate, low-ego, and fun to work with. We’re always looking for new ways of doing things, and we embrace professional and organizational growth.

We work with on the ground activists and organizers to hold the biggest corporations in the world (and their political allies) to account by mobilizing millions of people to take collective action.

What you’ll do as part of our team

  • Identify, research and develop campaigns targeting corporations around the world;
  • Write and set up action email alerts to engage and mobilize our members with strategic actions and a compelling narrative of corporate power;
  • Coordinate with partners in the US and globally;
  • Develop and implement strategic tactics to win campaigns and build our movement;
  • Support our campaigners team and work with contractors, including project management; and
  • Other roles, as needed (we’re still a start up environment!).

Skills and experiences you’ll need to bring

We have no formal education requirements – if you take on the role and are willing to grow with it, that’s all that matters.

All campaigns roles at SumOfUs require you to be:

  • Comfortable in fast-moving work environments;
  • Dedicated to building a fairer and more sustainable global economy;
  • An excellent writer and communicator;
  • An enthusiastic technologist and experimenter;
  • Committed to ensuring a diverse and progressive workplace culture.

And, this role in particular will require you to be:

  • Passionate for and skilled in the MoveOn/Credo/ColorOfChange/350.org model of digital campaigning;
  • A talented networker and relationship builder;
  • Familiar with the US political context and progressive campaigning and social movements; and
  • Based in the US.

Other skills that would be nice to have

We know that no one can possibly have all all these skills – you will likely bring 2 or 3 of the following to our team:

  • Proficiency in major world languages other than English — especially Spanish;
  • Experience managing a large email list (100,000+ subscribers);
  • Experience with online fundraising;
  • From or experience working closely with communities affected by corporate power — from indigenous communities to low-wage workers;
  • Experience working in low-wage jobs, from big box retailers to national restaurant chains to manufacturers;
  • Knowledge of and relationships with policy experts and campaigning groups in key issue areas like privacy, tax justice, the global financial system, workers rights, and food issues;
  • Experience with market campaigns or corporate accountability issues;
  • Extensive network of community organizations, non-profits, workers centers, unions and advocacy groups and a political understanding of key world regions — especially Western Europe, United States, Canada, and/or Latin America;
  • Experience working with mobile technology and user interfaces;
  • Experience using SQL and data and experimentation tools (e.g. Optimizely), ideally in a campaigning environment.

How to apply

We don’t find cover letters particularly helpful. Instead, use the form here to upload your resume and a PDF document with your answers to the following four questions:

  • Why are you applying for this job? (suggested word limit: 125);
  • Name two campaigns you think SumOfUs should be running (suggested word limit: 125 words each). One campaign should be something you think is going to engage all of our members around the world, and one campaign should be something you think will engage our members in the US. Make sure to include the target of the campaigns and the “ask”. For inspiration, check out recent examples of our work on the campaigns section of our website.
  • Name one technology you would like to experiment with using in your campaign work, and explain why (suggested word limit: 125).
  • List which of the “nice to have” skills above you have, with a few words of explanation if that’s useful.

Applications will be open until 4pm US Eastern on Sunday, February 14. However, you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible, and we will be reviewing and processing applications on a rolling basis from January 31 onwards.

And, remember, we’re looking for great writers–so use your responses to demonstrate your writing skills. If you have questions about this or other jobs or have a technical problem, please feel free to email us at jobs@sumofus.org.

Further details

Compensation is competitive and will be determined based on a combination of experience, seniority, and the city you live in (for some context: this position in New York will pay between approximately $42,000 and $62,500).

We offer significant benefits, including the option to work remotely, flexibility to set your own hours, five weeks vacation time per year, additional paid-sick leave, paid parental leave, health insurance, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities to travel internationally (our global team meets in person twice per year!). This position will report to a Campaign Director.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.

 

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RPA Seeks Director, Public Engagement (NYC)

Regional Plan Association is seeking a public engagement specialist to generate awareness and advocate for RPA’s Fourth Regional Plan with a wide range of constituents in the civic, community-based, business and government sectors.

In 2017, RPA will release a regional plan for the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan area – the fourth in the region’s history. The plan will be a blueprint for the region’s growth, sustainability, good governance and economic opportunity for the next 25 years. An ambitious public engagement effort is required to shape the plan’s recommendations and build the network of constituents who will help carry out the plan over 25 years. The director of public engagement will report to the vice president for strategy and be responsible for designing and carrying out this engagement effort, with the support of RPA staff.

Applicants should be dynamic, creative and strategic thinkers, and have five years or more of work experience in public engagement and advocacy. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for fostering thriving, healthy cities and communities. The position requires initiative and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills are essential. Knowledge of research, advocacy and community organizations in the tri-state area is preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Strengthening relationships with partner organizations and other influential leaders;
  • Developing and implementing an advocacy strategy by meeting with decision makers in legislative and executive branches throughout the region; position might include lobbying;
  • Leading a comprehensive effort to work with community and grassroots organizations in communities that are typically underrepresented in the planning process, and incorporating their opinions and priorities into the plan;
  • Developing and implementing a strategy that effectively engages business, environmental, labor, civic and other constituencies in the development and implementation of the plan;
  • Managing the Committee on the Fourth Regional Plan, a group of approximately 55 influential leaders from the civic and business sectors that meets several times a year;
  • Working with senior RPA staff to coordinate working groups around particular topic areas; and
  • Developing a public engagement practice across RPA’s program areas beyond the fourth plan.

To apply, please fill out this application. At the same time, please send your resume, cover letter, and any supporting materials to resumes@rpa.org as PDF attachments with your name and “Public Engagement Director” in the subject line. Applications without all attachments won’t be considered. We kindly request no phone calls regarding this position.

About RPA

RPA conducts research, advocacy and planning on regional and national priorities including open space and environmental sustainability, transportation, economic development and governance. Our team of talented professionals are passionate about developing and sharing ideas that foster thriving, healthy cities and communities.

We are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in New York City, with offices in Stamford, Conn., and Princeton, N.J. We encourage a challenging, collaborative and fun work environment. We also believe in work-life balance.

RPA is a workplace that values diversity. Employment and promotional opportunities are equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Seeks Research Analyst

The IAM Strategic Resources Department is responsible for providing information and developing strategies in support of organizing, bargaining, public policy, and educational activities at all levels of our union. We are seeking a Research Analyst who can use his/her skills to handle a wide range of responsibilities and work in a variety of situations.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • Researching and writing employer profiles and industry overviews
  • Managing proprietary databases
  • Creating reports from proprietary and public databases
  • Providing research and advice on compensation, employee benefits, economic/industry trends, and public policy issues
  • Analyzing collective bargaining agreements and labor costs
  • Preparing materials, reports and presentations for use in organizing, bargaining, and training
  • Teaching classes at IAM training center
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in economics, finance, labor studies, business or relevant field
  • Knowledge of key union activities such as collective bargaining and organizing
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Ability to communicate complex issues in an understandable manner
  • Must be able to:
    o Work in groups and independently
    o Meet tight deadlines
    o Simultaneously work on multiple projects o Be creative
    o Learn new skills
  • Some travel is required.

Job is at the IAM headquarters in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

This is a bargaining unit position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

All interested applicants should e-mail resumes and cover letters to: ngladstein@iamaw.org.

For best consideration, please respond by January 22, 2016

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Democracy Collaborative Hiring for 2 Research Positions (Washington, DC)

1) Research Associate

The Democracy Collaborative, a national research institute dedicated to the development of innovative strategies for the democratization of wealth, seeks an experienced research associate to assist our research department.

Application Deadline: February 12th, 2016

Salary: $42,000 to $52,000, depending on work experience and academic qualifications. Job includes a generous benefits package including health care, three weeks of paid vacation per year, and an employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

Length of position: Two-year commitment (contingent on satisfactory 90-day and annual review) necessary to ensure continuity of support. Position can extend beyond two years by mutual agreement.

Location: Currently Takoma Park, Maryland. As of June 2016, the position will be based in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C.

Start date: March 1, 2015. Earlier or later start date will be considered

Overview:

The Democracy Collaborative is a national leader in equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development through its Community Wealth Building Initiative. This initiative supports a range of advisory, research and field building activities to transform community and economic development, including research, training, policy development, and community-focused work, to promote an asset-based paradigm of economic development and increase transformative strategies among community stakeholders, anchor institutions, and key policymakers. The Democracy Collaborative is also dedicated to identifying the economic, social, and environmental challenges facing the United States and the world, and proposing institutional and systemic alternatives.

This position would support The Democracy Collaborative’s research department through work on Community Wealth Building (community-wealth.org), systemic change (nextsystemproject.org), and other initiatives. The initial primary focus would be on understanding land ownership and housing policy in connection with community economic development, environmental sustainability, and systemic change. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance innovative, multi-sector policy and best practices that can have a transformative impact on local economies and low-income communities as well as engage with national and international discussion around social justice, alternative economics, and environmental sustainability.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Research, co-write, edit, and promote a report concerning community economic development, land ownership and use, and gentrification. Provide research and logistical support to a variety of projects focused on community economic development, Community Wealth Building, alternative political-economic theory, and systemic change. Research and write policy memos, briefs, reports, summaries, blogs and other publications. Assist in organizing logistics and planning content for conferences, webinars, and meetings of various sizes. Schedule and conduct one-on-one and focus group interviews. Update and write new content for the Community-Wealth.org website related to research conducted. Assist with other ongoing projects and research for papers and reports as requested by the Research Director.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years relevant experience or Master’s Degree plus 2 years relevant experience. Background and understanding of Community Wealth Building. Experience and/or knowledge regarding the land use policies of state and municipal governments. Experience and/or knowledge in the fields of community-based economic development and/or land use, housing, gentrification, land trusts, etc.

Other Requirements:

Willingness to work flexible hours independently with clear deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel (with varying frequency). Strongly articulated interest in and commitment to sustainable and equitable development and positive social change. Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication. (Specifically, having the ability to convey relevant information concisely and clearly for multiple, distinct audiences.) Strong interpersonal communication skills and the capacity to work constructively in teams. Demonstrated experience with conducting research and interviews. An ability to work with diverse audiences, including local government, community-based groups, as well as anchor institution, philanthropic, nonprofit and business sectors.

The Democracy Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer—people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; we are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.

How to apply

Send résumé/CV with references, a detailed cover letter regarding your interest in and desire to make a contribution to the kind of work being done by The Democracy Collaborative, and a relevant writing sample to jobs@democracycollaborative.org including “Research Associate” in the subject line. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. No phone calls please. We will contact all candidates who qualify for first-round interviews.

2) Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Gar Alperovitz, www.garalperovitz.com; The Democracy Collaborative: http:democracycollaborative.org/; Community Wealth:www.community-wealth.org)

The Democracy Collaborative, a national research institute dedicated to the development of innovative strategies for the democratization of wealth, seeks a skilled research assistant to help us advance our mission.

Application Deadline: February 12th, 2016

Salary: $38,000 to $45,000, depending on work experience and academic qualifications. Job includes a generous benefits package including health care, three weeks of paid vacation per year, and an employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

Length of position: Two-year commitment (contingent on satisfactory 90-day and annual review) necessary to ensure continuity of support. Position can extend beyond two years by mutual agreement.

Location: Currently Adams Morgan area of Washington, D.C. As of June 2016, the position will be based in the Dupont Circle area of Washington, D.C.

Start date: March 1, 2015. Earlier or later start date will be considered

Basic Function:

Provides research assistance in support of The Democracy Collaborative generally and, specifically, progressive political-economist and historian Gar Alperovitz, co-founder of The Democracy Collaborative and author of What Then Must We Do?[Chelsea Green 2013], America Beyond Capitalism [Wiley 2005], Just Deserts [New Press, 2008], Making a Place for Community [Routledge 2003], and The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb [Knopf 1995]. Undertakes short and long-term research assignments for Gar Alperovitz under the supervision of the Research Director. Also occasionally assists with research, writing, and media projects in support of broader work for The Democracy Collaborative.

Must be comfortable working almost exclusively in a support role. Must be pleasant and personable on a daily basis. Must be extremely reliable and present in our Washington D.C. offices on a full time basis (5 days a week, regular office hours). Must have good research, writing, and editing skills. Must have experience with archival research, index and citation searches, academic databases, and web-based research. Must have an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to research and write quickly, and under deadlines. Must be able to process and prioritize research and writing requests.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Research Assistance

At the request of Gar Alperovitz and or the Research Director, researches and collects documents and information from various sources (including government agencies, universities, libraries, newspapers, journals, non-profit research organizations, etc.) for short and long-term research projects on a broad range of topics including, but not limited to: social security; health care reform; tax policy; income distribution; public and nonprofit forms of business ownership; labor unions; energy and climate change; state, local, and federal economic policy; systemic change; economic and political theory and history; and other issues in American politics and economics. Collects and prepares data from various sources for qualitative (and occasionally quantitative) analysis. Compiles, reads, synthesizes, analyzes, and organizes written and electronic material into summarized form. Analyzes and produces written summaries of quantitative data. Provides writing and editing assistance for research products in preparation for publication. Provides general research on a variety of short-term projects.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a social science and 2 years of relevant work experience is required (e.g., policy work, research experience, and/or administrative work). Master’s degree is preferred. Evidence of previous work demonstrating reliability, a very high degree of accuracy, and attention to detail is critical.

Other Requirements

Familiarity and interest in left/progressive American politics, economics, and history broadly defined is required. A strongly articulated commitment to positive social change is required. Familiarity with the work of Gar Alperovitz and The Democracy Collaborative is important. At a minimum, must be proficient working in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must have a knowledge of library and online research resources with capacity to conduct independent research desired. Must have a basic knowledge of computers, computer networks, and computer troubleshooting. Must be highly organized with an attention to detail; precision is critical. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a support role. Must have an exceptional ability to synthesize information and write clearly and precisely without supervision.

The Democracy Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer—people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBT candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; we are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.

How to apply

Send résumé/CV with references, a detailed cover letter regarding your interest in and desire to make a contribution to the kind of work being done by The Democracy Collaborative and our co-founder Dr. Gar Alperovitz, and a relevant writing sample tojobs@democracycollaborative.org including “Research Assistant Job” in the subject line. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond to every applicant. No phone calls please. We will contact all candidates who qualify for first-round interviews.

Labor and Community Job Opportunities, Opportunities

Professional Staff Congress, AFT Local 2334 Seeks Legislative/Communications Associate (NYC)

The Professional Staff Congress, AFT 2334, is a progressive, activist union representing 25,000 faculty and staff at The City University of New York. The PSC is seeking to hire an organized individual to provide professional assistance to the union’s legislative and communications staff in a team-driven environment. This is a professional, unionized position.

Responsibilities: Under supervision, with some latitude for independent decision-making, carries out work in two professional areas of activity:

1. Legislative Responsibilities:

  • Provide staff support for the union’s Legislative Committee (including communications, organizing and scheduling lobbying visits; tracking members’ meetings with legislators, etc.);
  • Assist in secondary research and data collection necessary to prepare briefing memos, fact sheets and other materials supporting the union’s legislative lobbying program;
  • Participate in development of the union’s political strategy as part of the legislative team;
  • Attend public hearings, meetings, press conferences and other events related to the union’s political action operations as needed and write brief summary reports;
  • Maintain and update the database of legislators;
  • Event planning including scheduling venue, notices, outreach, etc. (i.e., NYSUT Committee of 100, CUNY at the Council).

2. PSC Website and Communications Responsibilities:

  • Assist in updating and maintaining the union’s website and Facebook pages; help design homepage features and monitor the website to make sure content is up-to-date;
  • Assist in the development of a consistent graphic identity for union publications;
  • Maintain and update photographic and video archives;
  • Assist with media outreach, including social media, and public relations work.

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented;
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex work plans and meeting schedules involving multiple projects, departments and participants;
  • Demonstrated experience with a with a range of computer software, including graphics and photographic-management software;
  • Strong writing skills;
  • Legislative, political and organizing experience a plus;
  • Demonstrated commitment to progressive trade unionism and social justice.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 4-year college degree
  • At least five years related experience
  • 3 full-time employment references

Compensation: $60,000+, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefit package

The Professional Staff Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Friday January 22, 2016

Send cover letter and resume to:

Barbara Gabriel
Professional Staff Congress
61 Broadway, 15th floor
New York, NY 10006

Telephone: 212-354-1252
FAX: 212-302-7815

Email: bgabriel@pscmail.org