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.

ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST (12627)--NYC DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT--Under the supervision of the Director of Special Projects for the Division of Tenant Resources (DTR), the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in the program design and implementation of the expanded/enhanced Section 8 Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS). The establishment by the Mayor of the Commission for Economic Opportunity (CEO) represents a high profile effort launched by Mayor Bloomberg in January 2006 to address poverty in New York City. As part of its initial list of recommendations, the CEO recommended that the FSS Program be expanded and enhanced. The selected candidate will research and analyze FSS participant data, make recommendations for new or improved program areas, and develop partnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to develop new ways to better serve participants and increase long-term involvement. She/he will be responsible for planning meetings for FSS clients; formulating program policy and procedures to be included in an Action Plan; creating and monitoring the work of an advisory Policy Board; coordinating with other agencies to expand the current pool of resources; and tracking program expansion and results. The selected candidate will represent the Director of Special Projects at internal and external meetings and projects, resolving issues of concern to tenants, landlords, the agency and the general public. She/he will also assist with public outreach programs, ensuring that accurate information is relayed to landlords, tenants, the general public, elected officials and other governmental entities. The selected candidate will also provide written and/or statistical analyses as needed, and produce relevant memoranda, analytical reports and spreadsheets and/or presentations summarizing findings. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development , employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above. PREFERRED SKILLS: Candidates with strong communication (written and oral), computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), analytical and interpersonal skills are preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. MUST BE A NYC RESIDENT. TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: NAME: Cora Patterson, Division of Tenant Resources, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, ADDRESS: 100 Gold Street, Room 4-Z, New York, NY 10038, E-mail: dtradmin@hpd.nyc.gov*Please indicate the transmittal number 806-08-130 on your resume or cover letter when responding. ** Please submit 2 copies of your resume along with a salary history. HPD AND THE CITY OF NEW YORK ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

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.

CAPACITY BUILDING ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST--Harm Reduction Coalition--Harm Reduction Coalition seeks CBA Specialist for the African American Capacity Building Initiative. Duties: processing all incoming inquires for training and technical assistance and providing skills-building training and technical consultation. Master's Degree required. Send cover letter and resume to Nilda Lino by email lino@harmreduction.org or fax 212-213-6582.

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE--CASES--Development Associate researches and develops private funding sources, creates proposals and reports for private and government entities, creates communications materials, and help manage the reporting calendar and donor database. B.A./B.S. degree plus at least 2 years relevant professional experience. Impeccable writing skills, including editing and proofreading. Excellent research, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.Send resume, cover letter, salary history, and 2-4 page writing sample (excerpts are fine) via mail or e-mail to: Shana McMahan, CASES, 346 Broadway, 3 West, New York, NY 10013, or smcmahan@cases.org. E-mails must have "Development Associate" in the subject line.

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 GRANTS AND NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS--Groundwork USA--Groundwork USA, the umbrella for a growing national network of 15 grassroots, environmentally-focused, community improvement organizations, seeks a highly focused individual for fundraising and development. Successful candidate will be responsible for securing funds for the network through proposal conceptualization and writing, and outreach to potential corporate, government, foundation, and individual funders. Also involved in annual conference, national communications, board development, and technical support to the network. Potential for greater responsibility and leadership role in the organization if successful. Compensation $45-50K range plus benefits. See full listing and more info at www.GroundworkHV.org Email resume and cover to: CommDevEnviro@aol.com

DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION--NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)--DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Administrative Staff Analyst M3 The City of New York Human Resources Administration's Family Independence Administration, (FIA) is recruiting for a Director of Personnel Administrative Services. The Director will be charged with assisting the Executive Deputy Commissioner in the formulation and development of agency policies in the areas of Human Resources (HR) as they apply to the mission, strategic goals and objectives of the agency. S/he will serve as a senior member of agency management; meet with HRA's executive staff and managers on an on-going basis with regard to the planning and coordination of all FIA's HR activities and operations. This relates to providing adequate staffing in order to maintain appropriate customer services. The Director of Personnel Administrative Services will counsel executive staff regarding the formulation, interpretation and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, and advise operational and administrative departments on wide ranging issues related to HR. Additionally, the incumbent will research and prepare data pertaining to labor issues in order to advise and assist executive staff in negotiations relating to Labor Management/Collective Bargaining process with various unions that represent agency employees. S/he will review mandated personnel policies and procedures and ensure that they are adhered to throughout FIA programs. Qualification Requirements: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Preference will be given to candidates who have: * Strong leadership and interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. * Superior analytical and executive level negotiation skills. * The ability to interpret complex regulations and protocols and to work with precedents. * The ability to work both independently and as a team member, and to work in busy conditions subject to demanding timeframes. * The ability to communicate with others at all levels and with sensitivity to other cultures in order to successfully achieve outcomes. * Working knowledge of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Salary: $60,561.00 - $119,833.00 New York City offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits packet. Non-residents may be hired contingent upon becoming a New York City resident within 90 days. Interested individuals should fax, mail or e-mail their cover letter and resume to: Christine J. Allen Human Resources Administration 180 Water Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10038 E-mail: dickersons@hra.nyc.gov Fax: (212) 331-3186 HRA/CITY OF NEW YORK AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DIRECTOR, FAMILY SERVICES--Westhab--Westhab, Westchester County's leading housing and social service agency, is recruiting for a senior administrative position. Reporting to the V.P. of Housing and Services, the Director is responsible for identifying needs, planning programs, obtaining resources including collaborations with other providers, overseeing and insuring the effectiveness of services, and continuous improvement activities, for families served by the agency. We are seeking an experienced, effective entrepreneurial leader. A Masters Degree in Social Work or related field is required, with a minimum of five years of management experience. We offer an excellent salary, good benefits and a work environment that is mission-driven, caring and friendly. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Email cover letter/resume to h.r@westhab.org or fax to 914.345.3139

ENTRY-LEVEL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS POSITION--Small NYC-based Government Relations Firm--Seeking hardworking go-getter for entry-level government relations position with good organizational and communication skills to cover City Council hearings, help arrange and attend meetings with elected officials, research issues and manage clients. Administrative duties will constitute 25% of the job responsibilities and will include helping to file reports and managing traffic flow in office. This is a great growth opportunity for someone who is interested in becoming familiar with inner workings of city government. Tech savviness and interest in housing and technology issues a big plus. Send resume with cover letter to Jean Kim by email jean@tlmnyc.com or fax 212-587-8095.

GOVERNMENT GRANT WRITER--LAPA/Laurence A. Pagnoni & Associates--Government Grant Writer, Non-Profit LAPA seeks government grant writers. Substantive experience writing proposals in at least one area: Housing, Social Services, Education & Youth Programs, and Physical/Mental Health Programs. Submit resume, cover letter, references, writing sample, list of government agencies to which you have applied. Send to: B. Norman, Director of Grants Services, info@lp-associates.com. No calls or faxes. Visit www.lp-associates.com.

HOUSING ATTORNEY--Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation--Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) seeks experienced housing litigation attorneys. Experience with Housing Court litigation/trials, benefits/advocacy, Supreme Court/appellate practice. Must be admitted in NYS and have relevant litigation experience. Bilingual Spanish/English (both verbal and written) preferred. Send resume/writing sample to HR Director 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033, email: employment@nmic.org.

HOUSING MANAGER--SEBCO Development, Inc.--Property Management Company in the Bronx seeks a exp'd Housing Mgr. The qualified applicant must have extensive knowledge of & have worked with HUD, NYCHA or Section 8 affordable housing programs. Must have excellent verbal/written communication & supervisory skills & also possess a basic knowledge of building mechanical systems. Will be managing more than 800 apartments & associated maintenance & admin staff responsible for rent collection, including delinquent account follow-up, the annual recertification of resident income & apartment inspections. Bachelor's degree preferred & bilingual Spanish is a plus. Salary will be commensurate with exp. Please e-mail or fax resumes to: sebcodevelopment@yahoo.com. or 718-617-2992.

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.

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

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.

PRESS OFFICER--NYC DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT--The Press Officer will report to the Assistant Commissioner for Communications, his-her responsibilities will include the following: Work with the Communications Division team to devise and execute a pro-active media relations strategy. Respond to press inquiries, with primary responsibility for the Spanish-language media. Develop community and ethnic press relationships and immigrant media outreach. Translate English and Spanish documents for the website and for press materials. Provide Spanish- and English- language content for the HPD internet and intranet sites. Write and edit speeches, talking points, testimony, press releases, media advisories, marketing and outreach material, memos, presentations, press kits, newsletter articles, and internal and external announcements. Oversee daily news highlights that are sent to senior staff at the beginning of the workday, the comprehensive daily press clips and media monitoring. Update and expand the media database. Work with the Director of Events to organize events. Assist in the general management of the unit. Serve "on-call" (respond to media enquiries on weekends) as part of a rotation. PREFERRED SKILLS: Communications professional with website, intranet, publications, media relations experience. Bilingual: fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English. Strong writing skills, consistent attention to detail, demonstrated ability to follow-through, and good inter-personal skills are essential. Sensitivity, discretion, and personal ownership of projects and requests. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory, responsible, full-time experience in public relations, journalism, internet, or a related field; 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to â??1' above. MUST BE A NEW YORK CITY RESIDENT. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE WRITE: NAME: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Office of Communications, Neill Coleman, ADDRESS:100 Gold Street, Room 5-P9, New York, NY 10038 * Please indicate the transmittal number 806-08-131 on your resume or cover letter when responding.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE--MDRC--MDRC is a nationally recognized and highly respected public policy research organization. We are dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income families and children, and increasing the effectiveness of public policies and programs. MDRC is seeking social scientists to work on research projects that evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of programs in our Low Wage Workers and Communities and Families and Children policy areas. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, project management, and the crafting of research papers and reports. To qualify, candidates should have a Masters degree or above in sociology, psychology, child development, or another social science or in public policy; Knowledge of research design and qualitative and quantitative methods; Demonstrated research experience; Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as analytical ability; Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with many levels of diverse staff. Please send resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Department Research Associate Position MDRC 16 East 34th Street, 19th Floor New York, New York 10016 Fax: 212-532-8453 Email: jobs@mdrc.org Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, MDRC strongly encourages minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Legal work authorization required.

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER, NEW YORK CHILD CARE SEED FUND--Low Income Investment Fund--New York Child Care Seed Fund (Seed Fund) is an innovative public private partnership designed to improve and expand child care facilities in New York. The Seed Fund is a program of the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), a national community development financial institution. The major responsibilities include (1) providing technical assistance to individuals and organizations seeking to develop and finance child care centers, primarily those serving children from low and middle income families; (2) coordinating the provision of the Seed Funds' grants to child care providers; (3) assisting LIIF lending staff with understanding child care from the business, facility design, and programmatic perspectives; (4) developing capital financing training and technical assistance tools; (5) assisting with making and implementing policy recommendations to NY City agencies; and (6) implementing other activities to support child care centers and providers operations. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Capital Financing; Facility Development and Maintenance; New Product and Program Development; Evaluation and Impact Analysis; Strategic Planning & Direction Setting & Policy FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE - WWW.LIIFUND.ORG

SOCIAL WORKER / COORDINATOR--ICD - International Center for the Disabled--Youth transition program sks experienced NYS lic SW, CRC or similar w/ ed/voc exp & strong teaching & group work skills. Involves creativity, teaching youth 16-21 w/emotional challenges. BA Required. Resume: hr@icdnyc.org, fax:212-585-6262.

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN--City Futures, Inc.--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 source 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. This is a unique opportunity to gain event planning skills in a supportive, nonprofit environment. The Special Events Intern will work closely with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to assist in planning all aspects of the organization's annual benefit gala, to take place in June 2007. He or she will help compile all promotional materials associated with the gala, maintain contact with vendors, process ticket orders and sales, contact potential invitees, compile lists for outreach, help design the schedule and play a supporting role during the event. Candidates must be able to pay great attention to detail and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Resumes should be sent to intern@cityfutures.org with "Special Events Intern" in the subject line. This is an unpaid position.

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.

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.

VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION--National Trust for Historic Preservation--The National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks a Vice President (VP) to lead and manage its Community Revitalization department. The Community Revitalization department is focused on the preservation, restoration, and improvement of older and historic neighborhoods and commercial districts in urban and rural communities throughout the United States. The VP will work closely with the Trust's President and Management team to support community revitalization goals and activities throughout the organization and the broader preservation movement. The VP works to expand the presence, impact, national reputation, and leadership position of the National Trust in community revitalization. The VP will lead and manage a department which provides financial, technical and informational resources to promote historic preservation as a tool to build vibrant communities, while protecting their distinct sense of place. The units of the department include the National Trust Main Street Center, the Strategic Services Office, and the non-profit National Trust Community Development Financial Institution subsidiary of which the VP serves as president, including the National Trust Loan Fund. The VP must establish credibility and effective working relationships to ensure strong planning and coordination with other parts of the Trust and key national, state, and local organizational partners. Details about the Trust can be acquired by accessing www.nationaltrust.org Required experience includes: a minimum of 10 years of leadership in all aspects of community revitalization, whether commercial or residential; a successful record of leading and managing the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs with responsibility for fiscal and personnel resources. All resumes with cover letter, should be sent by email, to: Donna Cramer, Senior Associate, Isaacson Miller, E-mail 3583@imsearch.com Telephone; 617-262-6500

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