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  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    6 days ago
    $85000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    CEDC CANNABIS STAFF ATTORNEY The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) at CUNY School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Staff Attorney. The CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney will work to advance the CEDC’s mission of advocating for racial, economic, and social justice by providing legal advice, educational services, and other assistance to social & economic equity & CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in a variety of areas, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws), and real estate, zoning/land use, and lease issues. The Staff Attorney will also provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development. The Staff Attorney will also participate in relevant coalition work, including policy development, and support relevant grant-related responsibilities. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide pro bono legal services to the emerging cannabis industry in New York State. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on transactional matters, including incorporation, governance, application support, compliance (with corporate, employment, tax, cannabis and other laws)., • Provide comprehensive legal advice to social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State on property matters, including real estate transactions, zoning/land use, and lease issues., • Provide educational opportunities via workshops, trainings, and materials development to support current and prospective social & economic equity and CAURD cannabis licensees and applicants in New York State and related social & economic equity initiatives., • Participate in relevant coalition work and advocacy, including policy development, alliance building, and collaboration with CEDC’s partners., • Engage in effective client intake and screening in compliance with laws and regulations in preparation for legal counseling., • Conduct legal research, counseling, and drafting to advance transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and legal ethics., • Collaborate with staff on administrative compliance through quality control, program evaluation, outcomes measurement, strategic planning, and technical assistance grants., • Support tracking, use of data, special projects and other duties and responsibilities relevant to grant compliance and fundraising. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: • Applicant should be admitted to the New York State Bar, or pending admission within 3 months of start date, or able to be admitted on motion, • Applicant should have at least 2 years’ relevant post-law school experience, • Strong research, writing and analytical skills, • Excellent organizational skills, • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, • Strongly preferred familiarity with the New York State cannabis law and regulations, • Strongly preferred experience in community organizing and working with grassroots groups fostering social justice in the city and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and engagement in racial, economic, and social justice initiatives, • Strongly preferred experience engaging with clients and communities through accessible information and popular education, and developing creative movement lawyering strategies to support grassroots and community-based organizing, • Strongly preferred personal experience in navigating systems affecting communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition, working and immigrant communities of color, and/or historically marginalized communities. BACKGROUND: The Community & Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) advances racial and economic justice by supporting the development of worker-owned enterprises, cooperative ecosystems, and other forms of community-controlled development. Grounded in movement lawyering, the clinic works alongside grassroots partners in historically disinvested and plundered communities to build democratic economic institutions that redistribute wealth and power. CEDC integrates transactional legal services, policy advocacy, and institutional design to support worker cooperatives, community land trusts, and broader solidarity economy initiatives. Its work also includes advancing tenant organizing, health justice, including the transition to just marijuana policies and justice initiatives that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health, and other strategies that address structural inequality and the social determinants of health. Our organization is committed to repairing the harms of cannabis prohibition, and we actively seek team members with relevant lived experience in our work. SALARY AND COMPENSATION: Salary and benefits in this position is facilitated by the CUNY Research Foundation (RFCUNY). This is a full-time position in New York City with excellent benefits, including: • Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, • Paid vacation and personal days, • Paid sick leave, • CUNY tuition reimbursement program, • Pre-tax benefits for transit and healthcare costs, • Family/parental leave, • Life insurance CEDC-RFCUNY staff also benefit from: • A positive work/life balance., • Opportunities for advancement within the organization., • Engagement with the broader CUNY network., • Working with organizational leadership who have years of significant public sector and policymaking expertise. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY is an equal opportunity employer. CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, people of color, immigrants, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender nonconforming people, and people from poor and working-class backgrounds to apply. We have a strict policy against discrimination, harassment and retaliation of any type and our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class: race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (at CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups), age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender identity or expression), reproductive decision making, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. NYC Pay Transparency Act In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year. CUNY CEDC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYC Fair Chance Act In accordance with New York law, we consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law and the NYC Fair Chance Act. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants may send a resume and cover letter by email by June 1, 2026. Please include “CEDC Cannabis Staff Attorney” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Location: CUNY School of Law

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  • Development Associate
    Development Associate
    24 days ago
    $64000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Open House New York seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial, collaborative professional to join our team as Development Associate. The Development Associate will support fundraising operations to drive growth, while gaining access to the people and projects shaping the future of New York City through public programming, including the signature five-borough OHNY Weekend festival. This position requires 3+ years of fundraising experience across a range of activities, including special events, individual giving, membership, and sponsorship, plus a proven ability to draft compelling messages, from donor correspondence to corporate pitches. The ideal candidate will bring a Swiss Army knife skill set and an eagerness to grow on a small, dynamic team, and bring deep passion and curiosity for New York City, particularly its built environment (architecture, planning, real estate, infrastructure). This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Deputy Director. Development Associate Responsibilities and Duties: • In collaboration with the Deputy Director, support core fundraising activities including: membership, individual giving, special events, sponsorship, and grant writing, • Manage donor research, tracking, acknowledgments, and correspondence through Salesforce, • Accurately maintain organizational systems and fundraising data to support accounting processes like financial transactions for the monthly close, • Draft and design content for donor materials, including appeal letters and corporate pitches, • Support logistics and production for donor events, including cultivation and community events, the Open City Benefit in the spring, and the OHNY Weekend Launch Party in the fall, • Additional administrative and operational duties as needed Development Associate Qualifications and Skills: • Track record of successful donor engagement, from prospect research to solicitation to relationship stewardship, • Event production experience, • Aptitude for problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple projects at once, and work independently, • Must be adaptable and highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Board members, donors, members, and program partners, • Fluency with Microsoft Office, CRM, and CMS platforms (databases like Salesforce preferred), and project management platforms (Asana, Slack, etc.), • Curiosity for New York City and the built environment (architecture, planning, real estate, infrastructure), • Commitment to the mission and values of Open House New York, • 3+ years of experience in fundraising required, Bachelor’s or commensurate experience Education Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience. Location and Hours We currently work on a hybrid schedule. The Development Associate will work three days per week (typically Tuesday-Thursday) in our office at 150 Varick Street, though this schedule may shift and evolve, particularly in the run-up to major events. Ability to attend events in the evening and some weekends is required. Note: OHNY Weekend is October 16-18, 2026. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $64,000—$70,000. Full benefits provided, including health insurance, retirement contribution, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts. We welcome an open discussion with interested candidates about the full compensation package. Application - How to apply A successful application includes a cover letter that addresses your relevant experience and your interest in New York City’s built environment. Selected applicants will be invited to interview the OHNY team in May. Applicants who advance to this stage will be asked to provide work samples, including donor correspondence. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with resume reviews starting on April 22. Position is for immediate hire with an anticipated start by June. Open House New York encourages candidates from any and all backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences to apply. We are an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, most importantly our team. A note of encouragement: Statistics show that individuals coming from systematically excluded or oppressed groups apply to jobs only if they meet every qualification. Open House New York wishes to remind applicants that rarely does someone meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you. About Open House New York Open House New York promotes broad, unparalleled access to the city—to the places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future—and fosters civic dialogue about how the city functions and who it serves. Through year-round programming and the annual OHNY Weekend, which ranks among the largest public design festivals in the nation, Open House New York offers a citywide platform for public education and engagement.

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  • Executive Assistant
    Executive Assistant
    1 month ago
    $95000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About the Vilcek Foundation What We Do The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of immigrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation of the arts and sciences. Who We Are The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 to amplify the diverse ways immigrants and cultural leaders enrich artistic and scientific communities in the United States. Since its formation, the foundation has awarded over $17 million in prizes and grants to foreign-born individuals and like-minded organizations committed to progressing our society. Responsibilities The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the Vilcek Foundation President. Administrative Support for the President • Provide high-level administrative support to Vilcek Foundation President by managing complex schedules, meetings, files, and records., • Proactively manage and maintain contacts, take and respond to phone messages, and read and respond to email as needed., • Maintain confidential and mission-critical records and files, including founding documents, accounting, and fiscal records., • Schedule and confirm high-priority meetings, appointments, and travel for senior management., • Prepare executive-level presentations and printed materials, and conduct research to prepare for meetings with Vilcek Foundation affiliates., • Plan and manage regularly scheduled staff meeting agendas., • Coordinate travel, including schedules, itineraries, and accommodations for Vilcek Foundation executive staff., • Assist with drafting formal correspondence and copyediting as needed., • Assist with board meetings, including presentations, agendas, fiscal reporting, and meeting minutes. General Administrative, Programmatic, and Facility Support: • Provide administrative support for all Foundation initiatives, including art collections, prizes, exhibitions, grants, and events., • Maintain a neat and orderly third-floor supply room and fourth-floor supply closet weekly. Inform the Registrar and Manager of Collections, Exhibitions, and Facilities when a reorder of office supplies, stamps/postage, and other office materials is needed., • Assist with writing, research, correspondence, purchasing, facilities management, and facilities upkeep as required., • Assist with facility vendor oversight as directed by the Registrar and Manager of Collections, Exhibitions, and Facilities., • Manage and maintain database and contact systems, with responsibility for high-level individual and organizational records, and preparation of strategic mailing, invitation, and guest lists., • Maintain expense and budget reports., • Coordinate and help oversee distribution of executive campaign materials, including press releases, letters, catalogues, cards, and other campaigns., • Provide support for Foundation events as needed. Other General Requirements: • All staff members are expected to provide general support to the President as needed., • All staff members are expected to help greet visitors as needed., • All staff members are expected to ensure that all correspondence sent from the Foundation is handled in a professional and accurate manner., • All staff members are expected to perform additional duties as assigned., • Maintaining a convivial atmosphere and cooperative spirit at the workplace is highly desirable., • All staff members are expected to maintain up-to-date contact and organizational records in Salesforce. Physical Requirements This position is primarily a sedentary role. However, the person in this position may need to occasionally move about inside the office to liaise with staff, access files, and restock office equipment as needed. The Vilcek Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its programs, and operations. As part of this commitment, the foundation will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Skills and Requirements • Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field, or four years of relevant experience., • Authorization to work in the United States., • Availability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., • A minimum of five years of experience supporting an Executive Director, CEO, President, or other senior executive, with 6-7 Years preferred., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail., • Strong project management experience., • Ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and situations, including managing challenging or sensitive interactions with professionalism and tact., • Superior interpersonal skills, a courteous and professional manner, and comfort interfacing with the public., • Demonstrated self-motivation, comfort with ambiguity, and competence to work with limited direction., • Flexibility and willingness to work beyond working hours for events, or otherwise required., • Detailed knowledge of computers and facilities with applications such as Mac computers, iPhones and iPads, Google Calendar, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Dropbox, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel), Salesforce, Internet navigation/search functions, and calendar and database programs is essential., • Enthusiasm for the Vilcek Foundation’s mission., • Willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities. The Vilcek Foundation reserves the right to change job descriptions. While this job description is intended to include essential duties, it is conceivable that job duties may change before the job description is officially revised. Our Benefits • Employer-paid health insurance, • Dental & Vision Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Spending Account, • Tuition & Student Loan Reimbursement, • 401k and Employer Match, • Generous Vacation, • Free lunch on Friday, • Life Insurance, • Paid Holidays, • Professional Development

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