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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR--Social Justice Leadership--Administrative Coordinator: Social Justice Leadership seeks PT coordinator to oversee administration of small non-profit. Position requires demonstrated experience maintaining databases, financial tracking systems, filing systems, and other basic office systems, and high standards. See www.sojustlead.org/jobs.html for full job description and application process.

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR--Homes for the Homeless--Innovative family social service agency charged with meeting the housing, educational, employment, and health needs of primarily single, female-headed households in their transition to permanent housing seeks Assistant Administrators for sites in the South Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens. The Assistant will work closely with the facility's Administrator to manage overall building and staff operations of 24-hour, 7-day a week family shelter with a staff of 40+ that houses over 80 families. Specific duties and responsibilities include: * Supervising department heads * Identifying and addressing personnel and disciplinary actions and scheduling and facilitating regular meetings with relevant site staff * Interfacing with representatives from DHS, HRA, ACS, OTDA * Ensuring facility is in compliance with State and City regulations, policies, and procedures * Monitoring facilities management (repairs, maintenance, and purchasing) * Maintaining established relationships with community agencies and schools * Serving as court of last resort for noncompliant clients * Providing reports to agency administrators as needed * Participating in projects to fulfill agency-wide goals and objectives * Carrying a pager/cell phone for on-call coverage and emergency situations. * Other duties as assigned by Administrator and senior management. Requirements: Masters degree preferred, BA/BS in related field required, along with at least 10 years supervisory experience in government (especially DHS/HPD/HRA/OTDA) and/or private human services agencies; bilingual and familiarity with DHS procedures and NYC housing programs a plus. Computer competency (Word, Excel, databases) a must. Salary: Dependent on experience; excellent benefits. Send cover letter and resume to RSchwartz@hfhnyc.org or fax to (212) 529-7698. No phone calls.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR--Westhab--Working for a leading housing and social service agency in Westchester County, the CDC coordinates the activities of a multi-agency Dept of Justice-funded Weed and Seed program, manages a local community based service center, and develops programs to serve the needs of several neighborhoods in the City of Yonkers. Excellent salary, benefits and opportunity for advancement. Requires Bachelor's degree and several years appropriate experience. Salary: Low $40s. Email resume/cover letter to: h.r@westhab.org or fax to 914.345.3139.

COORDINATOR--Center for Community Change--The Empire State Housing Alliance, a newly-established coalition uniting upstate and downstate organizing groups to call on New York to fund affordable housing and smart growth solutions, seeks a Coordinator to help develop and drive the coalition's strategy and maintain and build the coalition's membership. The Coordinator will work closely with the ESHA Steering Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives and implement and advance the coalition's work. Ideally, the Coordinator will be based in Albany, but we are flexible on location. This is a part-time position (30 hours/week), with the potential to become full-time depending on fundraising. Responsibilities: Help develop and implement campaign strategy; communicate with membership; conduct policy research, staff coalition meetings. Skills required: At least 4 years of experience with grassroots groups and organizing strategies. Excellent coalition-building and facilitation skills; strong writing, editing, communications and presentation skills; ability to travel frequently, as needed. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to: ESHA Coordinator Position, c/o Center for Community Change, 330 Seventh Ave. Suite 1802 New York, NY 10001.

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT--Friends of the High Line--The Development Assistant works closely with the Development Associates to support the capital campaign and annual operating fundraising efforts. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include gift processing, maintaining donor records, and creating and running donor and campaign reports. Other duties include: * Accurate and timely entry of all donor data * Ensuring all existing data are complete and accurate * Producing reports, queries, exports, mail merges * Processing of all donor gifts * Maintaining donor files * Assisting with mailings * Scheduling meetings * Ensuring timely and accurate acknowledgements of donations Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills, highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple projects at once. A high level of computer and Internet literacy, including experience with The Raisers Edge and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree or two years relevant experience required. To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to: jobs@thehighline.org. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE RELATIONS--Friends of the High Line--The Associate will plan and prepare funding requests to appeal to foundations, corporations, and grant-making organizations. Responsibilities: * Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation and corporate program officers. * Writing, assembling, and submitting foundation, corporate, and government funding requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations. * Managing prospect research and preparing detailed prospect profiles. * Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of corporate and foundation gifts and sponsorships. * Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports. * Overseeing timely delivery of corporate and foundation benefits and recognition. Qualifications:Ability to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills. Experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information. High level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with fundraising databases. Bachelor's degree required. 1-3 years fundraising experience. To Apply: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@thehighline.org. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls please.

DIRECTOR OF POLICY ANALYSIS--City University of New York--The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) of CUNY is seeking an innovative and dynamic Director of Policy Analysis to lead its new policy unit created to guide the University on a variety of topics, including access to higher education, college readiness, academic performance at CUNY, workforce development, and demographic trends. OIRA provides information for decision support to CUNY's Office of Academic Affairs and other units of the University. Reporting to the University Dean of Institutional Research and Assessment, the Director of Policy Analysis oversees the Policy Unit, and supervises professional and clerical staff. In consultation with the Dean and other senior administrators, the Director of Policy Analysis develops and manages a full agenda of policy analysis and research that informs academic policy in the chancellery and colleges. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, college readiness, K-16 curriculum alignment, access to higher education, financial aid policy, demographic trends, workforce development and labor market trends, correlates of academic success at CUNY, and program evaluation. The Director personally conducts, as well as oversees, field research and quantitative analyses drawing upon administrative data housed at CUNY, the NYC Department of Education, federal and state repositories, census, labor market, city planning, and other sources. He/she ensures the quality and integrity of all research undertaken by the Policy Unit, presents findings and recommendations in briefings and reports, and develops relationships with outside organizations doing education research and policy analysis. The Director of Policy Analysis directs, manages, and participates in the following activities: Conceptualization, design and implementation of rigorous studies to address research questions. The survey and synthesis of existing research and development of both quantitative and qualitative evidence through original research. Analysis of a range of data including application, skills assessment, student registration data, financial aid, faculty teaching load, and U.S. Census data. Assessment of policies and programs. Preparation of reports, policy briefs and presentations of findings. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of combined experience in policy analysis, education research (preferably higher education), or institutional research required, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. The ideal candidate will have: Substantial experience and success in the management and production of policy analysis and research focused on higher education. Ph.D. in social science or other discipline with formal training in quantitative research methods or a master's degree with extensive demonstrated research experience. Good supervisory skills. Knowledge of key issues and concepts in higher education and familiarity with policy issues in higher education. Strong background in quantitative analysis and comfort with qualitative analysis. Excellent writing, speaking, and analytical skills. Collaborative work style. Ability to identify issues of importance to the university and higher education in general. Ability to define research/analytic problems, analyze data, interpret results and clearly communicate findings to various audiences. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and names of at least three references with contact information via e-mail to: Ms. Dolly Martínez, Executive Director of Executive Search & Evaluation, CUNY Central Office at dolly.martinez@mail.cuny.edu. Kindly include the position title in the subject line. CUNY is an AA/EO/ADA/IRCA Employer

DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND RESEARCH--The Public Advocate's Office--JOB DESCRIPTION The Office of the Public Advocate is seeking to fill the position of Director of Policy and Research. The Director will identify issue areas and research topics, and help shape research projects and policy positions. The Director will manage a staff of 6 policy analysts and a Deputy Director, including review of policy reports, surveys, correspondence, and briefing memos. Other related job activities include monitoring citywide issues, developing and maintaining relationships with advocates, and coordinating activities with the Communications, Community Affairs and Ombudsman departments. The Director will report to the Chief of Staff. PREFERRED SKILLS Strong research, writing and editing skills, and knowledge of a range of NYC issues required. Prior New York City government experience and contacts with policy and advocacy organizations strongly preferred. PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME WITH COVER LETTER INDICATING THE JVN #101/08/55 TO: Elba Feliciano Director of Human Resources Public Advocate's Office 1 Centre Street, 15th Floor North, New York, NY 10007 Resume@pubadvocate.nyc.gov NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION COUNSELOR--Permanent Supportive Housing Organization--Employment/Education Counselor to assist recent formerly homeless families to gain economic stability in permanent supportive housing. Provide: job referrals; coaching; resume writing; job retention; career ladders; access to continued education; assistance to disabled. Must have: Grad degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitation or education; 2+ years experience in employment/education; knowledge of social work, disability benefits and voc ed; patience & energy; excellent writing, computer and communication skills; team player. Bronx location. Fax letter of interest & resume: 212-781-6193. Bi-lingual (span/eng) A+. EOE.

FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAM JOB OPPORTUNITIES--Catholic Charities--Location: Brooklyn & Queens, NY Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services of Brooklyn and Queens has a variety of job opportunities in their community based Family Service programs which provide child abuse prevention services to families and children, Fatherhood programs, Youth Peer Education and services to children and families of incarcerated mothers. We are seeking MSW Supervisors, MA and BA Case Planners, and Youth Workers. CCNS provides excellent health benefits. Our salaries are competitive. Entry level and experienced candidates are welcome to apply. Bilingual ability is helpful. SEND COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: M. O'Reilly EMAIL:moreilly@ccbq.org FAX:718-722-6217.EOE/AA

POLICY RESEARCH INTERN, SPRING 2008--Center for an Urban Future--The Center seeks an intern with experience in journalism or public policy research to assist staff in researching a variety of issues impacting New York City, primarily on studies related to economic development and workforce development. Responsibilities include extensive phone interviews, Web research, attending policy meetings and writing. Other duties include coordinating meetings with government officials and assisting on all reports. Intern must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, BROOKLYN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people, seeks a dynamic professional to work at our preventive programs in Brooklyn. The Program Supervisor oversees an intensive community-based project serving court-involved youth, some of whom are being considered for discharge from detention. MSW required. LMSW & bilingual English/Spanish preferred. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, GSS offers excellent training and supervision. Apply at www.goodshepherds.org.

RECEPTIONIST/DATA ENTRY--Housing Conservation Coordinators--Receptionist-Data Entry Job Description Full-Time - Reports to Management 1) Answer, screen and direct telephone calls; receive, log and distribute mail; enter donations as directed, and general reception duties at front desk. Receptionist duties will be on average 2 days per week, plus daily lunch hour coverage and hour at beginning or end of workday (i.e. 9-10 am, or 5-6 pm). May include full-time reception duties when necessary (i.e. scheduled vacation, sickness, etc.). 2) Entry of data, as directed, into required grantor database and HCC's internal database. Review/compare for accuracy and completeness. Data entry to be performed, to the extent possible, during scheduled reception hours. 3) Provide translation for HCC staff on an as-needed basis. 4) Perform various duties in support of legal and organizing staff, as directed by Director of Legal Services, including but not limited to, service of legal papers, assistance in preparing documents, and support of intake worker on routine matters. 5) Attend on-going appropriate trainings. Trainings may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stay. Work Hours: The hours worked by the Receptionist/Data Entry must be staggered so that the front desk is covered from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Mondays until 7:00 pm). The typical/standard work hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in coordination with the Wx. Intake Worker. Performance Appraisal: Acceptable performance by the Receptionist/Data Entry person for the job responsibilities listed above will be evaluated by the Annual Performance Appraisal. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to Ana LoBiondo, Alobiondo@hcc-nyc.org

SALES ASSOCIATE--Social Solutions--Sales Associate (Inside sales Rep/Lead Gen) Social Solutions, Inc., creators of ETO software, is seeking a Sales Associate to assist the VP of Sales in the NY territory. The primary job function of this position is researching and identifying prospective clients in the non-profit, foundation, and government sectors. This individual will report directly to the General Manager of Sales in Baltimore and the VP of Sales in NY and will work out of the New York office. Responsibilities include research and networking in high level non-profit circles, cold outreach and lead generation, keeping current on trends in the non-profit industry and understanding initiatives in the market to best tap into from a new client perspective. This position will also compile lead information by identifying agency Executive Directors and their contact information, and maintain a steady and structured approach to email marketing, phone contacts, grassroots networking, and information gathering to target the over 15,000 non-profit organizations in NY. Excellent communication skills, computer skills, and college degree preferred; experience in human services or sales a plus. Send resumes to GM Sales; ccarson@socialsolutions.com

SCHOOL DESIGNER--New York City Outward Bound--School Designers/Senior Professional Developers/Leadership Coaches. Support the implementation of Expeditionary Learning at several of NYC Outward Bound's network schools. Serve as a strategic thought partner for school leadership, highly skilled staff developer and EL coach for teachers. Be part of a national network of individuals/schools engaging in similar work. Qualifications: 7+ years combined as a classroom teacher and school leader/administrator. Facility with active pedagogy, standards-based curriculum design, and data driven instruction. District/region and school start-up and experience significant pluses. To apply: Please send your resume and a letter specifying your area of interest to fmcintosh@nycoutwardbound.org.

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN COORDINATOR--United Jewish Organizations (UJO) of Williamsburg--The United Jewish Organizations (UJO) of Williamsburg seeks an organized, energetic recent college graduate to work part-time as our Small Business Loan Coordinator. The Coordinator will assist business owners applying for a start up or expansion loan. The job entails explaining the program to the clients, assisting with the applications and working with the Hebrew Free Loan Society, a partner of the UJO in administering these loans. Three full days for $18,000 a year. Please send a resume and cover letter to dpearlstein@unitedjewish.org.

SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZING TRAINER--Social Justice Leadership--Social Justice Organizing Trainer: Social Justice Leadership seeks a trainer to provide training, organizational development, and strategic assistance to community organizations. Position requires extensive experience (5 years plus) in community organizing and organizational leadership; and comfort and experience in political education and personal mastery. Excellent salary and benefits. See www.sojustlead.org/jobs.html for full job description and application process.

TEACHER--The Fortune Society--Teacher - Full Time The Fortune Society, a non-profit organization serving formally incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth, is seeking a full time teacher for its Adult Basic Education program. The position entails teaching 12-16 hours/week in reading/writing classes and math classes at a variety of levels. In addition, the teacher will mentor students outside the classroom, maintain regular contact with students' counselors, supervise and help train a group of volunteer tutors, and work with the rest of the teaching staff to coordinate intake, assessment, and other aspects of the program. We are looking for a person who is familiar with participatory models of literacy instruction, who is comfortable with a project-based approach to teaching, and who wants to work in a collaborative environment with a fair degree of responsibility. A more complete job description can be found on the Fortune Society website: www.fortunesociety.org. . Please fax resume and cover letter ASAP to: The Fortune Society, 53 West 23rd St., NY, NY 10010, ATT: Human Resources Dept. FAX (212) 633-8456. Copies of resumes and cover letters may be e-mailed to jobs@fortunesociety.org The Fortune Society encourages individuals to apply who have successfully made the transition from incarceration and/or substance abuse into a stable, productive lifestyle in the community. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

UNION CAMPAIGN RESEARCHER--UNITE HERE--UNITE HERE is recruiting Research Analysts and Senior Research Analysts (with International Union and local union affiliate) to research, develop and carry out campaigns to win justice for low wage workers in food service, airport, hotel, and apparel industries. Candidates must show commitment to fighting for workers rights, and have some activist experience. Please complete on-line application information (including resume and cover letter) at http://jobs.unitehere.org/analystapp.php.

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