February 11, 2008
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Tues., Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Workshop: Developing a Fundraising Plan; Sponsor: Foundation Center; Location: 79 Fifth Ave. (at 16th St.), 2nd flr.; To Register: (800) 424-9836 or http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10010515; $195.

Wed., Feb. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Forum: New York Infrastructure: Bridging New York: Keeping our Crossings Safe; Sponsor: Museum of the City of New York; Location: 1220 Fifth Ave.; To RSVP: (212) 534-1672 ext. 3395; $9 for non-members, $5 for members, seniors and students.

Wed., Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop: Informal Advocacy for Welfare Advocates; Sponsor: Community Service Society/The Center for Benefits and Services; Location: 105 East 22nd St., 4th flr.; To Register: (212) 614-5497; $40.

Thurs., Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Training: Family-Based Immigration: Part II; Sponsor: The New York Immigration Coalition; Location: 137-139 West 25th St., 12th flr. (between 6th and 7th Aves.); To Register: (212) 627-2227 ext. 227 or edmitriev@thenyic.org; Fee.


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IN THE NEWS

Back to Basics, Unions Go Door-to-Door
A push by organized labor to battle for workers who may never join a union is growing.
Business Week

Home, Semisweet Home
Managers and tenants hope there will be a new chapter in the life of buildings in East Harlem.
The New York Times

Bush Budget May Hit N.Y. Hospitals
New York hospitals could lose hundreds of millions if Congress enacts President Bush's budget.
The New York Sun

Residential Parking Permits Plan Cheered
City's congestion-pricing proposal would add a fee for Brooklyn drivers looking to park their cars on their own blocks.
The Brooklyn Paper

New York's Unemployment Insurance System
With a recession looming, the government must act to expand unemployment insurance benefits, says this report.
The Fiscal Policy Institute

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RFP--Center for New York City Neighborhoods--Center for NYC Neighborhoods Program Partners Roles and Selection Process The Center for NYC Neighborhoods (CNYCN) is a new nonprofit organization created to address the local repercussions of the national subprime lending and foreclosure crisis. Through comprehensive citywide programming that includes legal services, counseling, community outreach and education activities, the Center will pursue multiple strategies to help distressed homeowners retain their equity and preserve New York City neighborhoods. The Program Partner concept is innovative and key to the success of the new Center for New York City Neighborhoods. The Program Partners will be charged with developing program systems for highest quality service delivery in three specific areas: Outreach and Education, Housing Counseling and Legal Services. - Outreach and Education Partner: The Outreach and Education Program Partner will support the work of community organizations with established and proven experience in community organizing, education, and outreach in the areas of housing policy, foreclosure prevention, financial services, and financial literacy. Working in coordination with the Center, the Outreach and Education Partner will be responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and maintaining the same high quality delivery of services regarding preventive marketing, organizing, education and outreach, with a particular eye to making sure that every New York City homeowner knows that there is an unbiased source of information about mortgages and foreclosure prevention. The organization selected as Partner will have an established and respected track record of coordinating successful organizing, education and outreach campaigns in the areas of housing policy, foreclosure prevention, financial services, and financial literacy. - Housing Counseling Partner: The Housing Counseling Partner will support the work of counseling organizations providing triage and referral services through one-on-one intakes in neighborhoods across the City. Financial counseling will include refinancing, budget counseling, loan remediation, home purchasing, and loss mitigation counseling, and the selected grantees will be HUD-certified and will endorse national standards for homeownership education and counseling relating to foreclosure prevention. The organization selected as Partner will have an established and respected track record in housing counseling, and will take the lead in developing the Center's curriculum in this area. - Legal Services Partner: The Legal Services Partner will coordinate and support the work of the Center's grantee organizations providing comprehensive legal services, including legal advice and counseling, and pursuing litigation and other legal actions as necessary. The Legal Services Partner will ensure the provision of high quality services, and will take the lead in developing the Center's curriculum in this area. The organization selected as Partner will have an established and respected track record in legal services counseling, specifically with regard to housing and foreclosure. It is essential that the groups selected as Program Partner have the existing infrastructure to begin work for the Center immediately upon designation. Please note that a subsequent RFP will be issued to local agencies for the actual delivery of outreach and education, housing counseling, and legal services. Those groups selected as partners will be able to submit a service delivery proposal as well. All service providers and Program Partners will be selected by the Board, in coordination with Center staff. Core Responsibilities: Work with the Center's board to develop a selection process for contract groups to provide direct service to clients - Develop a training curriculum for participating groups - Provide ongoing technical assistance and quality assurance to contract groups - Coordinate marketing of the Center's services - Work with the board to develop new mortgage foreclosure prevention tools - Provide back-up capacity for contract groups as needed - Support CNYCN in other ways as needed, including policy development and data collection Qualifications: Citywide experience At least five years experience working with mortgage and credit issues Demonstrated ability and capacity to take on workload immediately upon being designated Selection Process: Request for Qualifications will be posted in from Friday, February, 1st through Thursday, February 7th, 2008. Responses will be due by COB Friday, February 15th, 2008. Responses must be submitted by email to cfnycn@gmail.com, and should include a description of the applying organization's qualifications and demonstration of capacity to fulfill a specific Program Partner role as outlined above. Respondents are also required to submit resumes for key staff. Please be sure to include the following information in your response: A brief statement of the mission of your organization. A brief description of the history and capacity of your organization. Include recent achievements and key organizations with which you have established strong partnerships. - Discussion of your organization's substantive expertise in housing policy generally and foreclosure prevention specifically. - A budget for the delivery of services required to help the Center for NYC Neighborhoods achieve its goals. Please note that we expect the size of the contract for each Program Partner to be up to $250,000 for 12 months of work. A copy of your 501(c)(3) determination letter and a copy of the most recent 990 Filing or Audited Financial Statements for your organization. Organizational budgets (audited if possible) showing actual revenue and expenses for the past two years and a list of all sources of income, identifying major funders (e.g., foundation, corporate, government) for your organization as a whole. - A current list of your Board of Directors and their affiliations. - Bios or resumes for the principals at your organization who will be working on the project.


Services Wanted--Homebase Services--Making a difference in homelessness services. MSW/BS Case Managers needed for Home-Base Services located in the Bronx. Must have experience and skills working with homeless services, Homebase a plus, good computer skills, excellent written and verbal skills, community oriented and people skills. If you meet the following criteria and would like to join our team please fax to 718:414-1060 attention Ms. Lorde


Space Wanted--Picture the Homeless--Picture the Homeless needs approximately 1,800 square feet of office space in Manhattan or the S Bronx. Preference for space near public transportation, and access to kitchen facilities. Handyman special is fine. We are willing to share facilities. Please email Lynn@picturethehomeless.org.

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ACTIVATE! COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FELLOWSHIP--Social Justice Leadership--Organize for Social Justice. Activate! The Community Organizing Fellowship provides intensive organizer training and four month paid fellowships with NYC's top community organizations. Activate! runs March through July, and provides job placement assistance. For more information and to apply see www.sojustlead.org/apply_fellows.html.


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT--CPHS - Commission on the Public's Health System--Administrative Assistant needed immediately. Part time position, two to three days a week. Need a well-organized, computer literate (knowledge of data bases) person with analytical skills, and strong communication and writing skills. Prefer bilingual, English/Spanish or Cantonese. Email resume to ladyhealth@cphsnyc.org or call 212-246-0803.


ARTICLE 16 CLINIC DIRECTOR--AHRC--We are a major metropolitan not-for-profit seeking a Director for our large Clinical Dept. Reporting directly to the Department Head, you'll be responsible all Article 16 Services in the disciplines of psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation, nursing, nutrition, speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy by performing the following duties: Program Development; Service Provision; Personnel and QA. Master's degree in public administration, public health, health care administration, or in a treatment field of human services or equivalent; and one to four years related experience and/ or training. Salary commensurate with education & experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Please email cover and resume in confidence to Seth.Krakauer@ahrcnyc.org EOE


ASSISTANT MANAGER OF CORPORATE RELATIONS--YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities--YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities is an award-winning, nationally acclaimed network of not-for-profit health and human services agencies dedicated to building brighter futures for over 20,000 people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families in the New York area. We are accepting applications for the position of Assistant Manager of Corporate Relations to work in the Marketing Department within Employment Initiatives. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Corporate Relations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop corporate volunteer proposals based on current trends in Corporate Social Responsibility programs and specific requirements of Fortune 500 companies. For E.G. employment, volunteer or mentor programs, job fairs, employer sensitivity and diversity training. Engagement of Business Advisory Council. Manage internship and training sites for program participants. Increase involvement of employers/potential employers in the Agency (i.e. hires, Business Advisory Council, event support, etc). Initiate support to ongoing Business Advisory Council projects (e.g. fundraising). REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS plus experience building, managing and expanding relationships/programs (e.g. volunteers, internships). Project Management experience. Track record of maintaining successful partnerships. Strong presentation and communication skills. Ability to work and interact with people at all levels. Computer skills: database management, presentation software, on-line research. For additional information and to apply, please visit our website at www.yaidreamcareers.org. EOE


BUSINESS OFFICE INTERN, WINTER--City Futures--Join one of New York City's most exciting non-profits, City Futures, an organization devoted to rethinking, reframing and improving the debate around cities. City Futures comprises City Limits, an urban affairs news magazine that has explored the issues that matter to New York City neighborhoods for almost 30 years and Center for an Urban Future, a think tank that fuses journalistic reporting techniques with traditional policy analysis to produce in-depth reports and workable policy solutions on the critical issues facing cities. Business Office Interns will work closely with the Director of Business Affairs and the Executive Director to streamline the daily operations of this ever-evolving organization. Specific duties include marketing and distribution research, preparing promotional materials, filing, and database maintenance. Candidates must be able to pay great attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Word. Excel and Access a plus. 10-15hrs/week. This is an unpaid position, but can be used for credit. Find out more about the organization at www.citylimits.org and www.nycfuture.org. Please send a cover letter and resume via mail to: City Futures Business Internship, 120 Wall Street 20th Floor New York NY 10005 or intern@cityfutures.org.


CASE MANAGERS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking CASE MANAGERS for Susan's Place, a new transitional residence for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. Responsibilities include: enacting the support, safety, success model of client service, including training in and facilitating Motivational Interviewing and Seeking Safety groups. Ability to conduct effective assessment & interventions for clients around housing placement, trauma-related and substance abuse issues and program placement. College degree (BSW preferred) with 3-5 years experience with homeless or disadvantaged people and a successful record of working with special needs population. Send cover letter with resume and salary requirement to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: Case Manager. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site and an EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply.


CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS for Susan's Place, a new transitional residence in the Bronx for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. Responsibilities include: supervising the clinical psychosocial case management of clients and enacting the support, safety, success model of client service, including training in Motivational Interviewing and facilitating Seeking Safety groups. MSW with minimum of three years experience REQUIRED. Experience working with homeless and/or mentally ill people PREFERRED. Solid clinical skills, group work experience, program development skills and supervisory experience a plus. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site. Send cover letter with resume & salary requirements to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: CSW Competitive salary & excellent benefits. EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply.


COMMUNITY ORGANIZER--Picture the Homeless--Experienced housing organizer sought to build city-wide Anti Warehousing Campaign. Tasks range from membership basebuilding and leadership development to Coalition work with a diverse range of allies. Bilingual English-Spanish candidates are preferred. PTH is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. Send cover letter with salary requirement and resume. DO NOT phone with inquiries. Picture the Homeless 2427 Morris Ave., 2nd Fl. Bronx, New York 10468 sam@picturethehomeless.org


COMMUNITY ORGANIZER'S ADVOCATE--Bridge Street Development Corp.--Bridge Street Development Corporation is seeking a Community Organizer. Responsibilities: To educate and engage community leaders and residents in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community: and to improve public safety and implement neighborhood improvement projects. The organizer will also work with other BSDC staff to ensure that BSDC's housing, economic development and technology programs improve the wealth and well being of residents in the neighborhood. Qualifications: BA/BS, minimum of five years experience working within the community development field, including organizing and developing resident leadership, leveraging financial and technical resources to produce tangible improvement in neighborhoods and facilitating collaborative efforts among community leaders, non-profits and public agencies. Self-starter, computer literate with excellent communication skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and cover letter to Community Organizer, Bridge Street Development Corporation, 460 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Fax (718) 636.7595. Email: cgpierre@bsdcorp.org. Women, people of color and neighborhood residents are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.


COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER--NYC Department of Education--The NYC Department of Education's Office of Public and Community Affairs seeks a Community Relations Manager to coordinate and support efforts to engage and inform communities and parents about DOE initiatives and the NYC public school system at large. More information at: https://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/DHR/CareerOpportunities/


DEPUTY DIRECTOR--Year Up NYC--Year Up New York is seeking a dynamic and talented individual to serve as Deputy Director. A new position created due to growth, the Deputy Director will be a strategic thought partner with the Executive Director, focusing on visioning and executing the internal projects needed to prepare for and support significant growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will oversee all operational and financial management as well as special projects as needed. In keeping with Year Up's values, the Deputy Director will also interact with students, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, faculty and work site leaders. RESPONSIBILITIES: Working closely with appropriate staff at Year Up's National Office, the Deputy Director will have the following responsibilities: STRATEGY: Work in conjunction with the Executive Director to develop the site's strategic plan, educate staff on that plan, and ensure that the site reaches strategic goals within determined timelines; Assist in determining performance metrics for the site and keeping managers on track to achieve those goals. FINANCES: Manage annual budget development process in collaboration with the Executive Director; Educate management team on financial model and ensure that site staff effectively manage costs and allocate resources to meet strategic goals; Oversee daily management of financial systems and procedures; work closely with national finance department to ensure effective financial management. OPERATIONS: Manage the site's office management and administrative team; Ensure smooth daily operations of the facility; Lead the research, due diligence, and decision-making process around the upcoming office relocation; Oversee selection and maintenance of all equipment and manage relationships with service vendors; Assist the Executive Director in designing and executing communication/meeting plans; Serve as primary liaison to national office in the development and implementation of new information technology system; Identify systems and procedures to adopt from national office and develop site-specific systems as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 - 7 years of experience in nonprofit management, with a focus on financial management and operations; Successful record of people and project management, including the ability to motivate others to adopt systems and procedures; Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; Passion for the mission of Year Up and commitment to the potential of urban young adults; A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred. TO APPLY: Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Katie Pakenham at YearUp@cgcareers.org, subject line "Deputy Director, New York." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT, DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people and families, is currently seeking a Development Assistant. The Development Assistant ensures the smooth operation of the Development Department through general clerical and administrative support in all areas of our fundraising program, which includes grant writing and research, special events, direct mail appeals, PR activities and routine correspondence. Go to www.goodshepherds.org for a complete description and application instructions.


DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS--Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice--The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice seeks: a Director of Communications to oversee a comprehensive communications and public relations program which will enhance the visibility and fundraising capacity of the Foundation. The Director of Communications will oversee all print and online collateral, editorial writing, media outreach and message development. The DC will have exceptional writing skills and be a seasoned manager with experience in a deadline driven environment. More information: www.astraea.org


DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT--St John's Bread and Life--St. John's Bread and Life invites applications for the position of Director of Development. Bread and Life is one of the largest emergency meal providers in New York City, serving more than 320,000 meals last year. St. John's Bread and Life is currently launching a $10 million Capital Building Campaign, "Feeding the Future" and seeks an exceptional leader to serve as its new Director of Development. Application materials should include a letter describing the candidates interest and qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers for at least five references which may include board members, professional colleagues and community leaders. Please send all applications to: Anthony Butler, Executive Director, St. John's Bread and Life, 75 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206, abutler@breadandlife.org


DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT--Ali Forney Center--The Ali Forney Center is seeking a Director of Development. Summary: Develop, implement and lead a comprehensive funding program, for a rapidly growing organization. In particular, the candidate will be expected to develop a plan to build unrestricted private income from: an annual event, individuals including the board, foundation and corporate donors. Additionally, this person will work closely with the board of directors to develop their role as donors and fundraisers for the organization. This is a new position with strong opportunities for growth. Send cover letter and resume to Carl Siciliano at carlsiciliano@aol.com or via fax 212-222-5861. No Phone Calls Please.


DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS for Susan's Place, a new transitional residence for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. H/she will design & implement maintenance, security inventory and food services programs to provide an effective, efficient and safe work environment; manage service & repair contracts and maintain all record keeping in compliance with NYS section 491 regulations. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Five years experience in facility management, development & enforcement of policies & procedures to assure security of residents. Strong supervisory skills, strong computer skills and experience working with disadvantaged people. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Send cover letter with resume & salary requirement to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: DO


DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS--Coalition for the Homeless--The Coalition for the Homeless seeks Director of Operations to oversee Administration, Human Resources and IT. Founded in 1981, CFH advocates on behalf of and provides direct services to homeless New Yorkers, including housing, crisis services, job training, and a sleep-away camp and after-school programs for homeless children. CFH currently has a budget of $10M and 75 staff. As a key member of the senior team, the Director of Operations will focus on sustaining quality services through the development and maintenance of infrastructure and systems. Requirements: The ideal candidate is passionate about CFH's commitment to helping people in transition to self-sufficiency. A minimum of 10 years experience in management positions in programs and/or operations, preferably in a social service non-profit with a budget of at least $3 million. BA/BS is required; Masters preferred in social work, public administration, business, law, or related field. Strategic planning, budget development/financial management, and government grant/fundraising experience highly desired. Candidates should be seasoned leaders/managers with demonstrable experience developing staff and improving organization performance. Salary range is $90,000 - $115,000, commensurate with experience. E-mail substantive cover letter and resume to cfthomeless@crenyc.org or FAX (Attention: CFH Director of Operations Search) to (212) 616-4994. No phone calls please. EOE


DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES at Susan's Place, a new transitional residence for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. S/he shall be responsible for designing, implementing, managing and directing a comprehensive program of support, safety and success for women, including housing placement, counseling, benefit entitlements and comprehensive case management in compliance with all applicable regulations. S/he will oversee 15+ professional staff, and in cooperation with other directors, will ensure the safe, 24-hour operation of the facility. Qualifications: MSW with a minimum of 8 years social service supervisory experience. Superior supervision skills and computer skills. Experience working with homeless, substance abuse and/or mentally ill adults required. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Send cover letter with resume and salary requirements to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: DSS.


DIRECTOR OF SUSAN'S PLACE--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking DIRECTOR of Susan's Place, a new transitional residence in the Bronx for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. Responsibilities include: overall development & management of program operations; hiring professional staff; assuring compliance with city/state regulations;oversight of Pre-Program residence; liaison to other service providers and community leaders; supervision of senior directors; assessing the program needs & identifying funding streams to enhance program services. Qualifications: Masters degree with minimum of 10 years in human services & administration. Strong verbal & writing skills and leadership skills. Commitment to poor and disadvantaged populations. Experience with homeless, mentally ill & medically frail populations preferred. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site. Competitive salary & excellent benefits. EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply. Send cover letter with resume & salary requirement to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: Director of Susan's Place.


DIRECTOR, CONTRACTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES--GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA--Director, Contracts and Administrative Services is responsible for contract development, creation, negotiation,and approval, reviewing all contracts signed on behalf of the organization. Contracts encompass a broad range of business requirements, professional services, licensing agreements, construction agreements, publishing, etc. Provides leadership and direction to purchasing and office services departments. Supervises the Purchasing Director and oversees procurement services to obtain quality, price, and service and the Office Services Manager in mail distribution, mass copying, shipment, supplies, etc. Director reports to CFO/Senior Vice President and assists with special projects related to finance management. Qualifications • Minimum 10 years' experience in business and/or finance management or related area with emphasis on contract creation, review, evaluation and negotiation including risk and general business law desired • Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience with expertise in budgeting, planning, staff motivation • Finance management experience, developing business cases, reconciling data, preparing reports • Knowledge of project planning and expertise in developing and administering business processes • Solid computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or related area or equivalent relevant experience; J.D. or master's degree in business management a plus EOE/Committed to Diversity Apply online with cover letter and resume in one document at www.girlcouts.org/careers


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST--Bridge Street Development Corp.--Bridge Street Development Corporation is seeking an Economic Development Specialist. The specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of program activities that will enhance economic development in the Bedford-Stuyvesant community of Brooklyn. Responsibilities include serving as a broker in recruiting and assisting businesses interested in locating in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Developing and implementing a businesses recruitment and retention campaign. Organize merchants associations. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess and demonstrate the ability and understanding of business principals and local, regional, and state government or the business equivalent of building partnership to achieve a goal. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. He or she must also be innovative and energetic with excellent planning skills, proven project management skills and expertise in team building. Bachelor's degree in economics, marketing, planning or business administration or related field, and five years of increasingly responsible work experience in any combination of public or private business, real estate or economic development, including a minimum of two years experience in small business management. Masters Degree preferred. Email cover letter and resume to fsaxton@bsdcorp.org.


GOVERNANCE SPECIALIST--GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA--Governance Specialist develops cutting-edge governance resources, services and trainings that support boards of directors of Girl Scout councils, serving as an internal consultant and as corporate staff liaison ensuring high quality deliverables meet council needs. Provides technical expertise in governance and democratic process to councils, reviewing and recommending revisions to basic documents, e.g., bylaws, articles of incorporation and policies. Tracks sector trends, identifies best practices, and stays current on relevant legislation. * Minimum of 5 years' experience in a nonprofit organization preferred, with an emphasis on governance, board development and strategic planning * Expertise in researching, designing and developing cutting-edge governance resources, tools and training * Knowledge of regulations impacting nonprofits e.g. bylaws, articles of incorporation and other nonprofit legal documents * Strong consulting and customer service skills * Excellent training design, facilitation and presentation skills * Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite and experience developing Web content a plus * Travel approximately 30-40% * Driver's license required * Telecommuting an option EOE/Committed to Diversity Apply online with cover letter and resume in one document at www.girlscouts.org/careers


IMMIGRATION STAFF ATTORNEY--inMotion, Inc--InMotion seeks an immigration staff attorney who has at least three years of substantial experience representing indigent clients and survivors of domestic violence. Knowledge of, and experience with, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petition and Battered Spouse Waiver cases is required. Familiarity with public benefits, housing, family and matrimonial law issues is desirable, but not required. We value strong organizational, inter-personal, communication, writing and computer skills. Fluency in Spanish a plus, but not required. Must be a member of the New York Bar. InMotion provides free legal and social services to low-income women in New York City; EEO employer. Fax cover letter, resume and salary requirements to 212-695-9519 or email to hhenderson@inmotiononline.org.


IT SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR--Year Up NYC--The IT Support Instructor role is a year-round, full-time position that incorporates teaching, curriculum development, advising, group facilitation, and committee work. Working in collaboration with a lead IT Support Instructor, the instructor will teach from an existing but evolving curriculum that includes Introduction to Computer Applications and Computer & Network Support I & II. Every instructor at Year Up is more than just a technical trainer. For example, emphasis in the classroom is on the students learning from each other and through their own curiosity, not just from the teacher. The foundation of our business model is high support and high expectations for our students. As such, instructors spend much of their time guiding students in professional behavior, helping to build their confidence, and advising them on choices (personal, professional, and educational) that will help them to reach their goals. Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, (both in Word format) to Jessica Cogan: jcogan@yearup.org


LEGAL SERVICES COORDINATOR--inMotion, Inc--Non-profit women's legal organization seeks a self-motivated team-player a B.A. and strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and computer skills. We value experience with corporate law firms; volunteer-based social service organizations; family, matrimonial and/or immigration law matters; and/or domestic violence issues. The position is located in Kew Gardens in the new Queens Family Justice Center, scheduled to open in the spring of 2008. Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly used in New York City is required. Email cover letter and resume to hhenderson@inmotiononline.org or fax 212-695-9519


LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR--NYS Trial Lawyers Association--Responsibilities include but are not limited to writing support and opposition bill memos; analysis and synthesis of bills and their impact on the civil justice system; coordinating opinions of our legislative committee and NYSTLA leadership to form coherent positions on policy and legislation; and researching and updating positions on legislative and regulatory initiatives as they arise. S/He responds well under pressure, turns around writing assignments quickly, and is good at multitasking. NYSTLA is a politically active statewide not-for-profit organization of over 4,000 consumer attorneys protecting the civil justice system and the rights of all New Yorkers since 1953. For more information, visit www.nystla.org. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits. To apply, submit resume, cover letter, and writing samples to jdupee@nystla.org


LOAN CLOSING OFFICER, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & FINANCE--Corporation for Supportive Housing--CSH seeks an assertive, goal-oriented individual to manage the process and closing of all loans. Located in the NY office, responsibilities include: gathering info to monitor loan portfolio and liquidity, working with legal documents and working with internal staff and external partners including legal counsel. BA/BS preferred; min. 4 years exp in low-income/supportive housing or real estate development. Experience with the lending process, and/or as a paralegal in a real estate environment. Resumes and cover letters to Brigitt Jandreau Smith, Director; CSH; 1330 Broadway, Ste. 601, Oakland, CA 94612; 415.460.0889 (f); email: Brigitt.Jandreau-Smith@csh.org. www.csh.org/jobs for full description.


OFFICE MANAGER--Year Up NYC--A fulltime position, the Office manager will report to our Deputy Director. S/he will operate as a generalist to meet the growing administrative needs of a growing site (20+ staff) in a national nonprofit organization. In this role, s/he will ensure the office runs professionally and efficiently by handling receptionist and administrative functions including: solidifying the organization's infrastructure, managing vendors, maintaining a master calendar of events, programs, appointments, marketing and general supply management. In keeping with Year Up's values, the Office Manager will also interact with students as an advisor, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in creating and sustaining a positive educational environment, with trust among students, faculty and work site leaders. Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, (both in Word format) to Keanna King: kking@yearup.org


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. Start date: ASAP. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.


POP ED EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR--New York City/Parks & Recreation--The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation's Parks Opportunity Program (POP) is an innovative transitional employment program which provides intensive skills training, adult education, employment counseling, job placement assistance as well as a paid work experience to Public Assistance recipients. Through this comprehensive approach, POP helps trainees attain independence and stability. POP Ed-Horticulture is a new initiative to provide an enhanced and intensive horticulture experience to trainees. Provide individual and group counseling with the goal of assisting participants to find employment and achieve goals related to job readiness and self-sufficiency. Work collaboratively with job developers, trainers, and other POP staff members to guarantee comprehensive client services. Send resume with cover letter by 2/19/08 to: POP Ed Employment Counselor/11863, City of New York/Parks & Recreation, 24 West 61st Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10023, More info at www.nyc.gov/parks. EOE


POP ED JOB DEVELOPER--New York City/Parks & Recreation--The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation's Parks Opportunity Program (POP) is an innovative transitional employment program which provides intensive skills training, adult education, employment counseling, job placement assistance as well as a paid work experience to Public Assistance recipients. Through this comprehensive approach, POP helps trainees attain independence and stability. POP Ed-Horticulture is a new initiative to provide an enhanced and intensive horticulture experience to trainees. Promote POP and its initiatives to the corporate sector, community organizations, non-profit groups and other horticulture professionals throughout the New York area. Work closely with POP participants to place them in full-time, private sector employment. Send resume with cover letter by 2/19/08 to: POP Ed Job Developer/11862, City of New York/Parks & Recreation, 24 West 61st Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10023, More info at www.nyc.gov/parks. EOE


PRESS/COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON--State Senator Liz Krueger--Position involves media outreach and organizing office communications (both paper and electronic), community outreach, and policy development. Strong writing and interpersonal skills, and previous press relations experience required. Experience with basic web page design and email list management, and knowledge of New York City community issues, politics and government desirable. Salary: 30's commensurate with experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to Brad Usher via fax at 212-490-2151 or email liz@lizkrueger.com.


PROGRAM MANAGER/COORDINATOR (LMSW)--People & Systems--Rare opportunity for a LMSW with 2+ years of post MSW experience to lead clinical team at an org providing cutting-edge evidence-based practices coupled with a sincere focus on your professional growth. If your own growth is a top priority and you seek to be the best in your field, trading a few salary dollars for an opportunity to grow, learn, lead and manage makes this is a rare and excellent career choice. LMSW a must. Resumes: programs@peopleANDsystems.com


PROJECT MANAGER--Bridge Street Development Corp.--Bridge Street Development Corporation (BSDC) a faith-based not-for-profit Community Development Corporation, serving Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant community is seeking a highly motivated, assertive individual to fill the position of Project Manager. You will be primarily responsible for administering a variety of affordable housing projects from the predevelopment phase through construction completion. Projects may include developments funded with low-income housing tax-credits, as well as other public and private funds. Send resume and cover letter to fsaxton@bsdcorp.org, fax 718-399-8602.


SOCIAL WORKER--Permanent Supportive Housing Organization--Social Worker with employment experience. Assist recently homeless families to achieve stability in permanent supportive housing. Provide: case management; employment/education resources & counseling; crisis intervention. Must have: MSW; experience with families, homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, world of work. Excellent communication, case recording & computer skills. Bronx location. Bi-lingual (span/eng). $43K & benefits. Fax cover letter and resume to: 212-781-6193. EOE.


STAFF ATTORNEY--inMotion, Inc--InMotion seeks a staff attorney who has litigated complex matrimonial and family law cases in New York for a minimum of three years. This individual should have substantial experience representing indigent clients and, ideally, be familiar with domestic violence, public benefits, immigration and housing law issues. We value strong organizational, inter-personal, communication, writing and computer skills. Fluency in Spanish a plus, but not required. Must be a member of the New York Bar. InMotion provides free legal and social services to low-income women in New York City; EEO employer. Fax cover letter, resume and salary requirements to 212-695-9519 or email to hhenderson@inmotiononline.org.


STATEN ISLAND OUTREACH ASSOCIATE--Habitat for Humanity--New York City--The Education and Outreach Associate is responsible for reaching out to Staten Island students, faith groups, public housing residents, elected officials, community groups, coalitions, and non-profits educate them on Habitat-NYC's housing developments and volunteer opportunities. The Associate will be responsible for engaging groups who would like to make a difference on citywide and borough-based affordable housing issues. This position works closely with Habitat-NYC's Advocacy Department to incorporate Staten Island needs and concerns into our citywide outreach efforts. Send resume with cover letter to John Furlong Habitat for Humanity 111 John Street, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10038 jfurlong@habitatnyc.org.


SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS--CARE FOR THE HOMELESS--Seeking SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS for Susan's Place, a new transitional residence for homeless single women with mental illness or who are medically frail. Responsibilities include: providing alcohol & substance abuse counseling to clients and engaging them in Seeking Safety curriculum, in addition to facilitating their participation in AA, NA and other rehabilitative groups. BA and CASAC required. Experience & familiarity with various treatment options & resources. Excellent skills in motivating women to seek treatment and individual & group counseling skills plus a commitment to homeless people. Susan's Place is a potential Health Professionals Shortage Area (HPSA) loan repayment site. Send cover letter with resume and salary requirement to recruit@cfhnyc.org. Subject: Case Manager Competitive salary & excellent benefits. EOE/AA employer; minorities encouraged to apply.


YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELOR--ESPERANZA NY--FIELD COUNSELORSâ??Esperanza NY, Inc., an innovative juvenile justice program, seeks counselors to provide services to court-involved youth and their families. A graduate degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required. Experience with court-involved youth, community-based organizations desirable. English-Spanish desirable. More details: www.esperanzany.org. Cover letters and resumes to Jenny Kronenfeld; Director, Esperanza; 636 Broadway, 4th floor; NY, NY 10012. Fax 212-964-5566 Email: fieldcounselor@esperanzany.org. EOE

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