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WHO WE ARE Snug Harbor is an expansive cultural park on Staten Island where arts, nature, education, and history converge to offer dynamic programming, events, and festivals to our diverse community. Located less than 1.5 miles from the Staten Island Ferry and easily accessible by public transportation, Snug Harbor welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors each year. Visitors can explore multiple museums, performances, festivals, a farm, and 83 acres of gardens, parkland, woodland, and wetlands. Founded in 1977 as a nonprofit organization, Snug Harbor is one of the largest adaptive reuse projects in America, transforming a 19th-century charitable rest home for sailors into a vibrant hub of contemporary culture and community connection. Today, Snug Harbor’s mission is to create a vibrant cultural park on Staten Island, offering visual and performing arts, natural spaces, a historic site, classes across disciplines, lively festivals, and a variety of events for all. THE POSITION The Institutional Giving Specialist is a part-time, frontline fundraising position responsible for operating support from corporate and foundation sources, with government agencies as assigned. The Specialist will produce proposals, budgets, reports, and financials for institutional funders, including general operating support and program support in the visual and performing arts, horticulture, composting, urban farming, education, and workforce development. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of growing an institutional giving program, securing major grants, and engaging corporate sponsors. This position will report to the Executive Vice President (EVP), who oversees fundraising, board development, and government relations. This position will interface with the President & CEO, Senior Directors of the Regional Brand Experience, Community Impact, and Campus Administration teams, and program staff. The Specialist will be expected to bring strategy and robust implementation to Snug Harbor’s institutional giving, resulting in substantial revenue growth. While the role is available for remote work, some time onsite at Snug Harbor will be required. Responsibilities Oversee and manage institutional operating fund grants • Develop and implement an institutional funding plan to meet annual and long-term fundraising goals • Prepare and submit proposals to underwrite operating fund and programs to corporations and foundations, and government agencies as assigned • Track proposal deadlines, reporting, and financials, and grant compliance • Prepare fundraising reports, budgets, and analyses • Research, identify, and engage prospective funders • Stay informed about fundraising trends, techniques, and technology • Manage funder profiles in Patron Manager; with Development Assistant, enter gifts, generate acknowledgments Support Snug Harbor’s comprehensive fund development efforts • Develop a thorough understanding of Snug Harbor programs, initiatives, and needs • Collaborate with EVP, leadership, and program staff to develop annual and campaign institutional fundraising strategies • Support EVP and CEO with their institutional funder cultivation and stewardship • With EVP and Senior Director, Marketing & Brand Experience, collaborate on key messaging and communication strategies Qualifications • Minimum three years’ experience in institutional giving (corporate, foundation) • Demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding fundraising goals • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; fluency in English required • Strong project- and time-management skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Facility with Patron Manager or similar CRM software; Microsoft Office suite • Availability to be on-site at Snug Harbor as required SALARY Salary is commensurate with experience, with a range of $35.00-$40.00 per hour. The position is part-time, approximately at 20 hours per week, or up to 85 hours per month on average. The role is available for remote work, although time onsite at Snug Harbor will be required. Snug Harbor celebrates and commits to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value and seek the strengths of human variety across communities in programming, with staff, the Board of Directors, volunteers, artists, and visitors. Snug Harbor strives to build a culture of diversity of voice and representation, authentically inclusive spaces, and equity for all. Snug Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Who We Are: St. Nicks Alliance (SNA) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian community-based organization founded in 1975 with the mission to transform lives of low- and moderate-income people in North Brooklyn through employment, education, housing, and health care. We do this by delivering impactful services with measurable outcomes to children, youth, adults, and the elderly. As a civic anchor, we carry out this mission within the context of building a sustainable community for all people through the arts, environmental advocacy, and urban planning. Now in its 50th year, Small World Early Childhood Center serves 139 2-5 year olds during the school day, extended day and summer months through NYCDOE Birth to Five contract and subsidized tuition/fees. Children and their families represent diverse cultures, languages, socio-economics, LGBTQIA+ identities, and differing abilities. Small World is part of St. Nicks Alliance’s impressive network of services for 6,000 children and youth across North Brooklyn. Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we are seeking an experienced, NYS-certified Early Childhood Director for Small World. What You’ll Do: Small World’s experienced, NYS certified Education Director, Early Childhood leads a team of 27 staff, including head teachers, assistant teachers and a behavioral specialist. Reporting to the Small World’s Center Director, the Education Director is responsible for achieving high-quality educational services for all students, high-performing instructional staff and consistent family engagement in their children’s learning and development. Key duties related to pedagogy, staffing and family engagement include, but are not limited to: - Ensure high-quality Curriculum, Lessons and Enrichment in partnership with instructional and behavioral staff. - Support Students with Disabilities, their teachers and families with evaluations, SEIT/intervention services and individual instruction plans. - Guide staff with Student Assessments - Ensure Adequate Staffing infrastructure and day to day coverage - Co-Lead Recruitment, Onboarding, Retention and Performance Reviews for instructional and behavioral staff - Design and Lead Diverse Opportunities for Staff Development - Achieve 100% Compliance with NYSPS Requirements (ASQ, TSG, ECERS, etc.) - Design and lead Family Engagement Efforts ( current and prospective) - Foster home-school collaborations in partnership with staff and families What We Are Looking For: - Must hold a NYS Certification in Birth to Grade Two - Must have Min. of 8 years experience as a head teacher - Must have a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Master’s strongly preferred - Must have demonstrated knowledge/skills in pedagogy, child development and early intervention (2-5 years) - Must be an experienced staff developer - Robust knowledge of NYCPS Curriculum (Creative Curriculum, PKFCC, NYS Standards) and Pyramid Model (social emotional development). - Must be fluent with ASQ, TSG and ECERS - Energetic, go-getter who is highly skilled at building positive culture and relationships What's In It For You: - Compensation Range: $85,000-$95,000 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level) - Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K) - Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time - Learning & Development Opportunities & Access to Wellness Programs How to Apply: Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining your interest in this position. Place Education Director in the subject line. St. Nicks Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.