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Summer Spaces Activity Specialist, Fresh Air Fund, NYC
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has worked with and provided free summer experiences to New York City children from low-income communities. More than 1.8 million children have been served through two core program areas, the Fresh Air Camps on Sharpe Reservation, and through visits to volunteer host families in states along the East Coast and into southern Canada. The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit organization. Today, thousands of boys and girls participate in Fresh Air programs each summer.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fresh Air Fund made the heartbreaking decision to cancel its traditional camping and Friendly Towns (visiting host family) programs for Summer 2020. Still, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a fun and enriching summer to children from New York City’s low-income communities. As such, The Fresh Air Fund is planning four programming opportunities to keep the magic of summer alive: Fresh Air Everywhere (virtual programming); Fresh Air Summer Spaces (NYC-based programming); Fresh Air Youth Internships, Credentialing & Training (teen programming); and Fresh Air Family Wellness (family programming). All programming is free of charge.
Employment Opportunity: The Fresh Air Fund is recruiting Activity Specialists to work in our Summer Spaces programs. This is a 21-28 hour per week paid, seasonal position scheduled to begin in mid-July and end in late-August 2020.
Under the direct supervision of the Summer Spaces Site Coordinator, Activity Specialists work as part of a team in the energetic environment of The Fresh Air Fund’s Summer Spaces and are responsible for facilitating daily age-appropriate activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Set up, monitor, and breakdown all equipment and activities
• Ensure the safety of children and equipment
• Maintain the cleanliness of the play area facility
• Monitor for age-appropriate activity and behavior
• Plan and facilitate daily games and activities
• Ensure customer relations and satisfaction are among the top priorities of all staff
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or higher
• Prior youth development activity facilitation experience preferred
• Certified in CPR/First Aid preferred but not mandatory
• Valid Driver’s License a plus
Language Skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English
• Ability to speak effectively with guests, co-workers, and groups
• Bilingual a plus
Physical demands and work environment: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk or hear
• Lift and/or move equipment/materials weighing 20+ pounds
• Exposure to wet, humid, and hot/very hot conditions
Employment Period: Through late August 2020
Hours per Week: 28-35 hours per week
Compensation: $20 per hour
Benefits: None
Interested candidates should apply at https://freshair.org/summer-2020-jobs/. No calls please.
The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
Summer Space Support Staff, Fresh Air Fund, New York City
Since 1877, The Fresh Air Fund has worked with and provided free summer experiences to New York City children from low-income communities. More than 1.8 million children have been served through two core program areas, the Fresh Air Camps on Sharpe Reservation, and through visits to volunteer host families in states along the East Coast and into southern Canada. The Fresh Air Fund is an independent, not-for-profit organization. Today, thousands of boys and girls participate in Fresh Air programs each summer.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fresh Air Fund made the heartbreaking decision to cancel its traditional camping and Friendly Towns (visiting host family) programs for Summer 2020. Still, we remain steadfast in our commitment to providing a fun and enriching summer to children from New York City’s low-income communities. As such, The Fresh Air Fund is planning four programming opportunities to keep the magic of summer alive: Fresh Air Everywhere (virtual programming); Fresh Air Summer Spaces (NYC-based programming); Fresh Air Youth Internships, Credentialing & Training (teen programming); and Fresh Air Family Wellness (family programming). All programming is free of charge. Employment Opportunity: The Fresh Air Fund is recruiting Support Staff to work in our programs.
This is a 18-20 hour per week paid, seasonal position. These positions are scheduled to begin in mid-July and will end in mid/late-August 2020.
Under the direct supervision of the Summer Space Site Coordinator, Support staff will work as part of a team in the energetic environment of The Fresh Air Fund’s Summer Spaces. Support Staff are responsible for assisting in the set up and break down of the program, helping where needed during the daily operation of each Summer Space, and in the execution of age-appropriate activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Retrieve items as needed from storage, stores, etc
• Assist where needed with the cleanliness of the Summer Space
• Assist all staff with the check-in and check-out process of all participants
• Assist with program set up and break down
• Assist with daily games and activities
Education and/or experience:
• High school student
• Certified in CPR/First Aid preferred but not mandatory
• Prior summer camp, daycare experience or babysitting training preferred
Language skills:
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions,
and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively with guests, co-workers, participants, and groups
Physical demands and work environment: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk or hear
• Lift and/or move equipment/materials weighing 20+ pounds
• Exposure to wet, humid, and hot/very hot conditions
Employment Period: Through mid/late August 2020
Hours per Week: 28 hours per week
Compensation: $15 per hour
Benefits: None
Interested candidates should apply at https://freshair.org/summer-2020-jobs/. No calls please.
The Fresh Air Fund is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in its work and on its staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
Legal Administrative Specialist (Benefit Authorizer)(Recent Graduate), Social Security Administration, Queens, NY
This position is located in the Northeastern Program Service Center, Jamaica, New York.
The SSA Recent Graduates Program provides Recent Graduates with entry-level developmental experience and is designed to lead to a career in the Federal government. Program participant(s) are placed in excepted service appointments, not-to-exceed 2 years.
This is a career-ladder position leading to the GS-9 grade level.
Responsibilities
Once selected as a Benefit Authorizer in SSA, you will make final determinations on benefit entitlement decisions. This includes having direct telephone contact with the public to resolve issues or discrepancies and provide them with their rights under Social Security laws. You will be responsible for adjusting established benefits and effectuating payments and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims.
Legal Administrative Specialists (Benefit Authorizers) determine if applicants are eligible to receive or continue receiving benefits and/or payments for various Social Security programs. They answer questions from callers to Social Security’s 800 number telephone network, resolve issues or discrepancies and explain Social Security program information to the public.
Legal Administrative Specialist (Benefit Authorizer), Social Security Administration, Queens, NY
This position is located in the This position is located in the Northeastern Program Service Center, Jamaica, New York.
NOTE: This position is being filled on a full-time and/or part-time, permanent basis.
Additional selections may be made within six months from the closing date of this announcement.
This is a career-ladder position leading to the GS-9 grade level.
Responsibilities
Once selected for the Benefit Authorizer position in SSA, you will make final determinations on benefit entitlement decisions. This includes having direct telephone contact with the public to resolve issues or discrepancies and provide them with their rights under Social Security laws. You will be responsible for adjusting established benefits and effectuating payments and using state-of-the-art computer technology to access and update information about claims.
Benefit Authorizers (BAs) determine if applicants are eligible to receive or continue receiving benefits and/or payments for various Social Security programs. They answer questions from callers to Social Security’s 800 number telephone network, resolve issues or discrepancies and explain Social Security program information to the public.
Director of Communications, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR), NYC
Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is looking for a Director of Communications. Communities United for Police Reform is an unprecedented campaign to end discriminatory policing practices in New York, and to build a lasting movement that promotes public safety and reduces reliance on policing. CPR runs coalitions of over 200 local, statewide and national organizations, bringing together a movement of community members, lawyers, researchers and activists to work for change.
Position Description: The Director of Communications will develop, implement and oversee a multi-tiered strategic communications plan to ensure the campaign integrates strategic communications into every aspect of its work, and expands CPR’s reputation as a leading voice in movements for social justice and police accountability. The Director of Communications will lead and oversee CPR’s traditional media/media relations strategies, digital/online/social/mobile strategies, publications, and grassroots communication strategies. As a senior manager in a small staff team, the ideal candidate is a seasoned communications strategist who is committed to CPR’s issues, flexible and effective in a fast-paced and evolving environment and has a great sense of humor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Traditional Media/Media Relations (60%) – Work with relevant staff, members, partners and consultants to ensure consistent media coverage of CPR and ensure that CPR’s goals are advanced through traditional media outlets, including:
- Develop and manage annual and monthly calendar of story placements, media events, releases and rollouts.
- Develop, pitch, and place news stories, op-eds and rapid response statements that advance core priority areas.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key reporters covering the NYPD, city and state politics, and national racial/gender/LGBT/economic justice and police accountability issues
- Develop relationships with editorial boards, conducting outreach, producing editorial board memos, and other efforts to secure editorials that advance CPR’s priorities
- Generate and maintain talking point documents for priority areas and issues, for use by relevant staff, members and key partners.
- Manage and leverage Communications Affinity Group, consisting of communications staff of campaign member organizations, to collectively advance core CPR priorities in traditional media
Online, mobile and grassroots media (15%) – Oversee and supervise CPR’s online, e-comms, mobile and grassroots media to effectively promote campaign goals, key events, issue education and fundraising efforts. This includes:
- Supervise other communications staff/consultants, including those who manage and create content for digital and social media channels and e-communications
- Oversee work with staff, members and partners to develop and implement online, email, mobile and grassroots media strategies that promote CPR’s overall campaign priorities and communications plan.
- Work with relevant staff and others to draft and produce key fact sheets, documents, inforgraphics, and publications.
Spokespeople & Member Support (15%) – Work with relevant staff to prepare CPR member organizations to act as CPR media spokespeople, as well as prepare key partners to represent particular areas of the campaign. This includes:
- Support and develop spokespeople and work with staff, relevant members and partners to ensure that CPR has a diverse pool of spokespeople able to speak effectively about our priorities (e.g. mock interviews, prep calls, etc.)
- Coordinate annual communications trainings (e.g. for CPR media spokespeople)
- Provide limited consultation and support to CPR member organizations related to their communications work on key CPR priority areas
Other Responsibilities (10%)
- Participate in resource development activities, including fundraising appeals and asks.
- Share infrastructure/administrative responsibilities with other staff; participate in staff and other campaign meetings, as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS OF IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Passion for/knowledge of police accountability issues and demonstrated commitment to the vision and values of CPR. Commitment and demonstrated experience working with diverse directly-affected communities including: communities of color, low-income people, youth, LGBTQ people, homeless people, immigrants, women, and people with disabilities.
- At least 5-7 years of experience developing and leading successful multi-tiered communication strategies, preferably for advocacy-based and/or political campaigns (e.g. policy reform, community organizing, and/or civic engagement campaigns), with understanding of and work with coalition models. Familiarity and experience with New York city/state police accountability, political and social justice movement landscape strongly preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience supervising staff, consultants, interns, volunteers.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including a demonstrated ability to analyze issues, think strategically, and communicate complex issues clearly through a variety of media-related materials and in newsworthy sound bites; ability and track record of writing well, quickly, and within deadlines.
- Proven track record of cultivating relationships with key reporters to secure positive and prominent media coverage of key issues and spokespeople.
- Strong interpersonal, coaching and team skills, including: Demonstrated experience supporting and developing media spokesperson skills of grassroots leaders; ability to understand and act on complexities of group/coalition dynamics; proven ability to help lead committees towards results
- Strong understanding of and experience with developing branding, online engagement and managing a variety of social media and advocacy-based media platforms.
- Understanding of, and flexibility in, a small team, fast-paced environment and excellent organizational skills: creative, results and detail-oriented, excellent judgement and able to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities within deadlines.
Position Reports to: Director
Compensation and Schedule: This is a full-time salaried position with generous benefits package. Most work for this position is expected to be during business hours, but schedule varies based on priorities and activities of the campaign, and will require working evenings and weekends, as needed.
For more information about CPR, please visit the website at www.changethenypd.org
Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or disability.
