March 17, 2008
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NEW GOVERNOR HEADS
AN UNCHANGED ALBANY
It remains to be seen how policies on housing, social services and more will evolve under Gov. David Paterson - and whether he can sweeten the capital's temper. By Jarrett Murphy >

IT TAKES PATIENCE
TO GREEN A VILLAGE

Would-be environmental innovators are fighting to get a neighborhood environmental plan off the ground in the East Village. By Evan Weinberger >

THE CITY'S LATEST
HIRINGS AND RETIRINGS
Plenty of changes in city government's business offices, at Community Media, the Citizens Budget Commission, Housing Works and more. By Matt Schwarzfeld >

CALENDAR

Tues., March 18, 6:30-9 p.m. Forum: Taking Health into Our Own Hands; Sponsor: World Hunger Year; Location: CUNY Graduate Center, Proshansky Auditorium, 365 Fifth Ave.; To Register: (212) 629-3224 or www.whyhunger.org; Free.

Wed., March 19, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop: Advantage Programs: Rental Subsidy for Homeless Families; Sponsor: Community Service Society/The Center for Benefits and Services; Location: 105 East 22nd St., 4th flr.; To Register: (212) 614-5497; $40.

Wed., March 19, 5-7 p.m. Seminar: Nonprofit Seminar: Executive Succession Planning; Sponsor: Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management; Location: Baruch College, 151 East 25th St., Room 750; To RSVP: (646) 660-6743 or nonprofit_workshops@baruch.cuny.edu; Free.

Wed., March 19, 6:30 p.m. Forum: The Future of Coney Island; Sponsor: Museum of the City of New York; Location: 1220 Fifth Ave. at 104th St.; To RSVP: (212) 534-1672 ext. 3395 or www.mcny.org; $9 for non-members of the Museum, $5 for members, seniors and students.


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IN THE NEWS

New Law Lets Tenants Sue Over Harassment
Landlord harassment is now a housing code violation, subject to a fine of up to $5,000.
The New York Times

Crane Tragedy Is Just Latest In A String of Disasters At Construction Sites
The past 12 months have seen 16 construction deaths -- and pointed warnings about the East 51st St. site.
Daily News

Larger City Subsidy Saves Public Hospitals, For Now
The city's Health and Hospitals Corporation has benefited from Medicaid funding formulas.
New York City Independent Budget Office

Goal Set For Reducing Backlog On Citizenship Applications
The feds are working to process close to one billion applications, so that new citizens can vote in the fall.
The New York Times

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AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALIST--Mount Hope Housing--To work within an after school learning center with children ages 6-12 years old. Design and implement educational, recreational and cultural activities. Prepare and execute daily lesson plans. Prepare students for standardized city wide tests, daily homework assistance and special school projects. Assist Program Director in the planning and implementation of school year and sumer day camp activities. Qualifications: Minimum Associates Degree. Completed course work in child development, curriculum development and lesson planning. Minimum 3 years proven work experience planning and executing program activities for elementary school-age children. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. NYS School-Age Care credentials preferred. First Aid, CPR, RTE certification preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials. Must be available to work part-time, Mondays-Fridays, 3-6pm. Fax/E-mail cover letter and resume to: Estel Fonseca, Vice President of Youth and Adult Services, Mount Hope Hope Housing Company 2003-05 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453. E-mail: Estelmhhc@aol.com Fax: 718.466.4788


BILINGUAL CONSISTUENT SERVICES COORDINATOR--Office of Senator Eric Schneiderman--Senator Schneiderman seeks a Bilingual Constituent Services Coordinator for his Upper Manhattan office. The Coordinator would be responsible for performing/tracking/managing constituent service work. This involves assisting the district's residents with resolving issues ranging from tenant evictions to unaffordable prescription drugs for seniors. This person would also represent the Senator at meetings/events, write letters/public testimony, and supervise interns. Good writing and communication skills (in both Spanish and English) are a must. Salary in $30's plus good benefits. Email resume/cover letter to charvey@schneiderman.org. Deadline: March 21st. Start Date: April 21st.


BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH COMMUNITY LIAISON--Office of Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh--Assemblymember Kavanagh seeks bilingual Community Liaison. Must have strong written/oral communication skills in Spanish and English. See Craigslist (PostingID: 605955062) for details. Starting salary range is high 20s to low 30s, DOE, with good benefits. Send cover letter and resume to resumes.ad74@gmail.com.


CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER--West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc.--West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to coordinate the day to day financial operations for WHGA & Affiliates and ensure contractual compliance; oversee all budgeting, financial reports and other financial functions of the various non-profit enterprises. Qualifications: CPA, minimum 10 years experience in public/non profit accounting, community development and real estate management background a must; Salary: Competitive, excellent benefits. Mail or fax resume and cover letter to June P. Andrews, Chief Operating Officer, WHGA, Inc., 1652 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031. Fax: (212) 862-3281.


COMMUNITY LIAISON--New York State Assembly--Progressive State Assemblymember seeks bright, energetic, and personable full time Community Liaison for her Manhattan district office. Primary responsibilities include working on district issues, navigating government agencies and legal services to assist constituents, and representing the Assemblymember at community meetings. College degree required. Excellent communication and writing skills a must, including ability to produce correspondence, press releases, and testimony under tight deadlines. Please send a resume and cover letter to nyassemblyjob@gmail.com. The New York State Assembly is an equal opportunity employer.


COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVOCATE--Westhab--Westhab is looking for a Community Services Advocate for a new Community Resource Center on Elm Street in Yonkers. Applicants should be professional, organized, and highly motivated to help local residents get connected to resources. Preference will be given to someone who is bilingual (English/Spanish) and someone who knows Yonkers resources. Applicants should be prepared to have flexibility in scheduling and shifts will include occasional evenings and weekends. Salary: low to mid $30s. Email cover letter/resume to h.r@westhab.org or fax to 914.345.3139.


DEPUTY DIRECTOR--Harriet Tubman Family Living Center--Qualifications: Master's degree Preferred. BA/BS degree in related field and 4-6 years of professional experience required. Demonstrated ability in staff management and program development. Leadership capabilities and ability to interface with all levels of government officials. Experience and knowledge working with the homeless populations. BI-LINGUAL A PLUS. Salary commensurate with experience. Please fax, mail or email cover letter and resume to: WEST HARLEM GROUP ASSISTANCE, INC. ATTN: Human Resources. 1652 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10031. Fax (212)862-3281 or Email: jpandrews@Whgainc.org


DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR--Brooklyn Community Housing and Services, Inc. (BCHS)--BCHS a highly regarded $6.3 million supportive housing agency, seeks Dev. Dir. Duties include implementing an annual development plan to maximize foundation, gov, and corp. grants, special events revenue, and individual donor contributions; writing grants; planning, overseeing special events and the preparation of fundraising materials including annual reports, newsletters, pamphlets, and press packets. BA/BS + 2 yrs F/T Exp. in fundraising and Dev. work for a not-for-profit. Must possess excellent communication, writing, and computer skills, and knowledge of NYC philanthropic community and supportive housing funding issues a plus. Submit Resume and Cover Letter w/salary history (attachments as Word Doc. please for e-mail responses) to: Fax: 718-625-0635 or e-mail to WandaW@bchands.org


DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES--West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc.--West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc. (WHGA) seeks a Director of Human Resources to ensure governmental compliance; responsible for all human resource functions including recruitment, grievance, training, terminations and benefit program. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management or related field, and SHRM certification. 5-7 years related work experience. Salary: Competitive, excellent benefits. Mail or fax resume and cover letter to June P. Andrews, Chief Operating Officer, WHGA, Inc., 1652 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031. Fax: (212) 862-3281.


DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND RESEARCH--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's Office--The Office of Manhattan Borough President is seeking a Director of Policy and Research to be responsible for advancing the Borough President's policy agenda, including leading a 7-person unit comprised of a Deputy Director, five policy analysts and administrative staff. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who will continuously develop new areas for innovative public policy research; strategize rapid response to emerging issues; oversee the writing, editing, research and release of policy reports; and foster collaborative relationships with relevant advocates and stakeholders to promote office initiatives and track emerging issues. Qualifications: At least 5 years of policy-related experience with government, civic, policy/research or similar organizations; Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred; demonstrated commitment to public service and supervisory experience a must. For a detailed description of the major responsibilities of this position and the job requirements please visit: http://mbpo.org/free_details.asp?id=112. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to njames@manhattanbp.org.


HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST--Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc--We are currently recruiting for full-time HIV Prevention Specialists for Project Street Beat's Bronx/Harlem and Brooklyn location. For more info please visit www.plannedparenthood.org Salary 28k with Excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package! Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


MULTIPLE JOB OPENINGS AT SUSTAINABLE SOUTH BRONX--Sustainable South Bronx--Sustainable South Bronx is an environmental justice organization seeking to improve neighborhood conditions through innovative, economically sustainable projects that are informed by community needs. Current positions: Deputy Director, Green Roof Business Manager, Development Officer, and Greenway and Green Building Coordinator. For detailed job descriptions,please visit: http://www.ssbx.org/OPENINGS.htm


NYC POLICY / COMMUNITY FOOD ORGANIZER--Hunger Action Network of NYS--Advocate. Hunger Action Network. NYC-based, statewide. Welfare rights, community food policy, economic security. 2 years policy / organizing experience. Research, legislative advocacy, media, community outreach, CSA. High 30's, benefits. Resume dunleamark@aol.com.


PROPERTY MANAGER--Hope Community Inc--PROPERTY MANAGER: Hope Community, a highly regarded non-profit landlord with a portfolio of 1,200 units in East Harlem, seeks Property Manager. Successful candidate must have 5+ years managing residential real estate, with extensive knowledge of building maintenance, NYC tenant laws, and management systems. Ability to use property management software essential; knowledge of Yardi a plus. Experience with subsidized apartments (e.g. low income housing tax credits, HOME, Section 8) highly desirable. Hope offers a team-oriented work environment and excellent benefits. Resumes should be sent to:HR9@HOPECI.ORG


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 ASSOCIATE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION AND REFERRAL--The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA)--The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies (FPWA) is a human services intermediary membership organization whose mission is to promote the social and economic well-being of greater New York's most vulnerable by strengthening human service organizations and advocating for just public policies. Position Scope: The Senior Program Associate for Financial Assistance/Information and Referral has primary responsibility for the FPWA direct services component, providing consultation, information and referral services and dispensing available funds to agencies and individuals. The Senior Program Associate administers the Camp Scholarship program and other programs directed to individuals as required. As a member of the Member Services Department, the Senior Program Associate convenes appropriate committees, represents FPWA on Citywide committees and maintains a liaison relationship with a variety of human services agencies. S/he works closely with administrative assistant, volunteers, students, and other financial assistance staff. Major Responsibilities: • Provision of direct services and/or financial resources to individuals as well as agencies, including disbursement of funds and attendant reporting. • Providing information, consultation and referral service to individuals as well as groups on social services matters. • Maintaining comprehensive inventory of data of the professional social work community and the variety of human services available in the metropolitan area. • Conduct the Camp Scholarship Program: awarding scholarships, visiting and assessing camps, matching youth to camps, program development and report generation. • FPWA liaison to assigned agencies. • Other tasks as assigned such as those related to annual meeting, representation of FPWA at Emergency Rent Coalition and EFSP. • Supervise MSW student, volunteers, and provide professional guidance and mentoring to others in the Financial Assistance Unit. • Perform all other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: • LMSW or LCSW. • Minimum of 3-5 years experience in direct service provision, in increasingly responsible positions. • Knowledge of the NYC human service system and its agencies • Excellent written and oral communication skills. If you are interested in applying for this job, please send your resume and a letter of application to jobs@fpwa.org. Please indicate where you saw the advertisement. All applications should be received by April 11, 2008.


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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