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  • Senior Director of Advocacy
    Senior Director of Advocacy
    8 days ago
    $109273 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Description: Senior Director of Advocacy Department: Advocacy Reports to: VP of Advocacy Employment Status: Full Time/ Exempt (40 hours/ week) Salary: $109.273/ year Location: Based in New York City with regular travel to New York City, Albany, and occasional travel to Washington D.C. and throughout New York State. This position is mostly on-site, with a requirement of being in the office 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week. About the Organization The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy and advocacy organization for nearly 200 groups in New York State. We envision a New York state that is stronger because all people are welcome, treated fairly, and given the chance to pursue their dreams. Our mission is to unite immigrants, members, & allies so all New Yorkers can thrive. We represent the collective interests of New York's diverse immigrant communities and organizations and devise solutions to advance them; advocate for laws, policies, and programs that lead to justice and opportunity for all immigrant groups; and build the power of immigrants and the organizations that serve them to ensure their sustainability, to improve people's lives, and to strengthen our state. Our organizational values: Inclusive & Representative; Fair & Just; Accountable & Trusted. Position Overview The Senior Director of Advocacy plays a key leadership role within the organization, working closely with the Vice President of Advocacy and the NYIC’s Advocacy and Policy teams. This position directs campaigns at the federal, state, and local levels; leads statewide member engagement on advocacy issues; and supports political engagement strategies. The Senior Director will also oversee the Organizing and Strategy Team, aligning its work with the NYIC’s immigration policy agenda. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leadership • Under the supervision of the Vice President of Advocacy and in collaboration with the Policy team, define advocacy goals and priorities, develop comprehensive campaign strategies, timelines and execution., • Lead the Organizing and Strategy team to implement successful member-driven advocacy campaigns., • Develop local advocacy initiatives in key regions across the state in collaboration with the Policy team., • Ensure clear and coordinated campaign goal-setting across federal, state, and local levels., • Oversee development, tracking & management of priority campaigns at all government levels. Organization • Coordinate the integration of the Organizing and Strategy team with other Advocacy department teams, and broader organizational initiatives., • Collaborate with the Communications team to support media outreach in regional campaigns., • Serve as spokesperson for NYIC and its advocacy campaigns., • Lead rapid response efforts as needed., • Engage local stakeholders and funders and support development efforts through proposal writing and reporting., • Collaborate with the Development team to identify fundraising strategies and programs aligned with advocacy efforts. Relationship Management • Cultivate a strong, statewide of multi-ethnic and geographically diverse member organizations., • Lead efforts in engaging NYIC member organizations to take leadership roles in advocacy and organizing efforts., • Oversee engagement of NYIC member participation in regional convenings across the state., • Supervise and support advocacy efforts, including lobbying efforts, across federal, state, and local levels., • Work with the VP of Advocacy, Political Engagement and NYIC Executive Leadership to ensure successful coordinated outreach and relationships building with electeds on city, state and Federal levels., • Develop and manage strategic partnerships with allies and external stakeholders. Management • Supervise the Organizing and Strategy staff, as well as volunteers and allies across the regions., • Manage staff, provide coaching and feedback, and support professional development., • May occasionally move and carry materials weighing 50 pounds or less. Qualifications • Minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in advocacy including substantial campaign management and community organizing experience., • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience., • Strong understanding of coalition-building and grass top organizing., • Knowledge of and deep commitment to social justice and immigrant justice., • Working knowledge of immigration policy and issues impacting diverse immigrant communities across New York State., • Ability to manage multiple projects independently under tight deadlines, • Exceptional organizational skills, communication and interpersonal skills., • Adaptability, strong team player and attention to detail., • Proficient in a language spoken in immigrant communities (e.g. Spanish, Chinese, Creole, Arabic, Russian or other language(s) ) is a strong asset., • Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Salary: $109,273*** In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited vacation time after 90 days of employment, paid sick time, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan. **The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship, sex, age, disability or marital status.

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  • Bookkeeper
    Bookkeeper
    17 days ago
    $65000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess accounting and bookkeeping skills and experience. A solid understanding of office management and basic small business accounting. You will work closely with our customer support, order and production teams, as well as working weekly with management and owner. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various accounting software and financial concepts, with the ability to handle multiple accounts and reconcile financial statements. This role is essential in maintaining the integrity of our financial data and supporting budgeting processes. The Bookkeeper will work closely with management and our external CPA to prepare financial reports, process transactions, and support all aspects of finances of the company. This role is essential to the daily operations of the company, ensuring the office is running smoothly and efficiently. We are a strong wholesaler company with offices on 5th Ave. An upbeat, lively, fun place to work with a vibrant and caring team in a growing business. Duties • Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, • Handle month-end close and bank reconciliations, • Complied in weekly and month reports such as PNL reports, • Preparing and filing financial documents, • Track expenses and maintains general ledger accuracy, • Collaborate closely with external CPA, • Organize and maintain files, both physical and electronic, to ensure easy access to information., • Reconciling company accounts, • Assist in office management tasks, • 4+ years of bookkeeping experience across small to medium businesses, • Strong reasoning skills with exceptional attention to detail, • Familiarity with office management procedures and best practices, • High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications, • Strong excel skills, • Reliable and trustworthy, • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment., • Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am - 6pm

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  • CAREGIVER with LICENSE
    CAREGIVER with LICENSE
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Urgently Hiring! It’s more than just a job! We are looking for YOU to make a difference in someones life! Come join us! We are a Great Place to Work at! Our goal at Senior Helpers of Central Queens is to help seniors age with dignity. Senior Helpers of Central Queens culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional care giving services to our clients and to help clients maintain their independence while assisting them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services. Pay $23.00 Per Hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the Essential Responsibilities. * Assist with personal care activities including: • Baths (sponge, tub, shower and bed bath), • Oral hygiene, • Basic skin care and foot care, • Grooming of hair (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary care of nails, • Toileting, • Catheter and Colostomy care (Empty Only), • Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.), • Dressing and undressing, • Change diaper/brief, • Ambulation, • Medication assistance/reminder, • Assist with home exercise plan, • Assist with household tasks necessary to the client’s health care needs, including:, • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, • Assisting in feeding client, as appropriate, • Light housekeeping of client’s environment, including linens and making bed, • Laundering client’s clothing and bedding, • Assisting clients with shopping, • Use equipment and supplies safely., • Engage with client in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of proper activities for the client., • Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any professional staff., • Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client’s care., • Report any changes in client’s condition to the Supervisor., • Document care provided consistent with agency requirements., • A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors., • Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control., • Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written communication., • Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty., • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect., • Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress., • Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace., • Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision making., • Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges., • High school diploma or educational equivalent., • Must have at least one year of experience working in home health care., • Must meet NY state requirements for Caregiving services., • Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client’s location and/or facilities and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required., • Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays., • Must be current /not expired HHA Certified., • Must have an active driver's license, • Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the office immediately., • Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle., • Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information., • Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc., • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner., • Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.

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  • Delivery Driver & Participant Transporter
    Delivery Driver & Participant Transporter
    1 month ago
    $20 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Title : Delivery Driver & Participant Transporter Reports to: Program Director, Lehman Unit Location: Covello, Lehman, CBLC, RIOAC Status: Non-Exempt FTE: Part-time; Temporary (on-call) Rate of Pay is $20/hr MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CLASS B) - Please Confirm About CBN Carter Burden Network promotes the well-being of older adults (60+) through a continuum of services—advocacy, arts, health and wellness, and volunteer programs—anchored in individual, family, and community needs. We are committed to supporting older adults to live with dignity and safety. Position Summary The Temporary Delivery Driver & Participant Transporter is an essential member of the CBN team, responsible for delivering meals and transporting older adult participants safely and respectfully between centers and on scheduled excursions. This individual will serve all CBN locations and be entrusted with both logistical coordination and compassionate care. The role includes backup support for Porter duties and requires exceptional reliability, interpersonal sensitivity, and compliance with safety protocols. Essential Duties Safely operate both a company SUV and a 15-passenger van to: • Deliver meals to homebound seniors across all CBN service areas, • Transport participants between program centers and designated trip locations, • Support group excursions, including grocery shopping and cultural outings, • Maintain an accurate transport log and ensure timely pickups/drop-offs, • Assist participants entering and exiting vehicles while promoting independence, • Communicate trip details to participants in advance (time, location, expectations), • Serve as a backup driver for Porter duties in the company vehicle as needed, • Help with loading/unloading supplies and equipment during deliveries or events, • Follow safety protocols and maintain cleanliness of transport vehicles Competencies • Trustworthiness and discretion in transporting vulnerable older adults, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Punctuality and accountability in meeting scheduled routes, • Familiarity with urban navigation (UES, Roosevelt Island, Midtown, etc.), • Ability to assist older adults with mobility and accessibility needs, • Professional demeanor when engaging with clients, staff, and external vendors, • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing needs, • Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity, • Additional Requirements, • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required (15-passenger bus), • Clean driving record (background check required), • Ability to lift up to 35lbs and assist with physical activities when needed, • Willingness to navigate stairs and walk long distances during delivery shifts, • Comfort driving large passenger vehicles in NYC traffic, • Proficient in English; Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, Korean) preferred, • Strong commitment to serving older adults with patience and care, • Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related, • duties as assigned by their supervisor. Additional Requirements • Ability to lift up to 35lbs, • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time daily, • Ability to navigate stairs to the basement and operate elevator for deliveries when necessary, • Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, or Korean) are a plus., • Empathetic and patient, with a genuine passion for helping older adults., • Ability to travel throughout UES and Roosevelt Island to deliver meals by car or on foot within a ten -block, • radius) as needed. Physical Requirements: This position works out of multiple older adult centers East Harlem, Roosevelt Island, and the UES. Mobility and Transportation: The ability to travel to clients' homes within the community, including walking long distances, climbing stairs, and accessing various residential environments that may not be wheelchair accessible. Must be able to drive or use public transportation independently. Physical Stamina: Ability to carry light supplies and equipment (up to 35 pounds) when visiting clients' homes or community locations. Must also be able to assist with light physical activities when necessary. Office Environment Mobility: Ability to navigate and work within an office building with a basement and up to 3 floors, with or without elevator access. This requires the capacity to climb stairs multiple times a day while carrying light office supplies or case files and the endurance to move between floors as needed for meetings or accessing various resources within the building. How to Apply Please submit a single PDF addressed to Tina Moreno, HR Director, that includes you resume highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and accomplishments. Applicants who meet the position requirements will be contacted by a member of our search committee. Candidates advancing in the process will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references, including at least one former supervisor, and to complete a pre-hire background screening. It is the policy of CBN to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement withou t discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizen, age, veteran status, pregnancy, handicap disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status. Carter Burden Network is partially funded by NYC Aging (formally NYC Department for the Aging).

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  • Facilities Supervisor
    Facilities Supervisor
    1 month ago
    $65000–$68000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About The Shed The Shed is a cultural institution of and for the 21st century. We produce and welcome innovative art and ideas, across all forms of creativity, to build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In our highly adaptable building on Manhattan’s west side, The Shed brings together established and emerging artists to create new work in fields ranging from pop to classical music, painting to digital media, theater to literature, and sculpture to dance. We seek opportunities to collaborate with cultural peers and community organizations, work with like-minded partners, and provide unique spaces for private events. As an independent non-profit that values invention, equity, and generosity, we are committed to advancing art forms, addressing the urgent issues of our time, and making our work impactful, sustainable, and relevant to the local community, the cultural sector, New York City, and beyond. About the Position The Shed is designed to be a highly adaptable, flexible, and technologically advanced art and performance facility. There are many kinetic elements that provide for a fully deployable building structure and that require specialized maintenance and operational procedures. The Shed seeks a Facilities Supervisor to support these facility operations, including daily maintenance, event operations, and building cleanliness. This position will directly supervise and assist with the repairs, maintenance, and cleaning assignments performed by the Facilities staff as well as vendors and contractors. Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities, the Facilities Supervisor will assist in coordinating event and programming set-up requirements. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to • Responsible for aligning customer service with The Shed’s mission to create a best-in-class visitor experience that is welcoming to all, • Lead and motivate the full- and part-time Facilities staff including scheduling, performance management, work assignments, and training, • Responsible for supervising and assisting the Facilities staff in roles including custodial/housekeeping, loading dockmaster, handyperson, laborers, etc., • Assist with the storage, inventory, and distribution of house equipment and cleaning machines, • Perform daily shift updates and pre-event briefings to keep the Facilities team engaged and informed of all activations, • Monitor, track, and record performance of all custodial/housekeeping, loading dockmaster, and handyperson staff, • Complete end-of-shift reports and communicate with management for updates on requests, incidents, and work completed by Facilities staff, • Provide training to Facilities staff that includes cleaning techniques and repairs Other duties as assigned • Qualifications and Qualities, • High school diploma or GED equivalent, • Must have a professional demeanor, • Experience supervising a union workforce in facilities/operations, • Experience in mechanical and technical repairs of a commercial building, • Detail-oriented with exemplary verbal and written communication skills, along with proven leadership ability, • Responds well to constructive feedback, • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 75 pounds, • Able to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays, • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage priorities in fast-paced and high-demand situations while remaining extremely professional and customer-service oriented, • Able to take initiative and think ”bigger picture”, • Ability to communicate effectively with external departments Work Environment Time will be spent in an office with a quiet to moderate noise level and in our gallery and live performance spaces, with often loud and amplified noises. The office environment requires using a computer, phone, and other routine office equipment. Compensation The salary range for this position is $65,000 – 68,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Application Process Interested candidates should complete an application and submit a résumé and cover letter in a Word or PDF document saved as the candidate's first and last name to The Shed's Career Page. The Shed is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, transgender, and nonbinary candidates. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the arts field are strongly encouraged to apply. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

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  • Journalist
    Journalist
    2 months ago
    $20–$23 hourly
    Full-time
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

    Objective: To gather, analyze, and report unbiased, factual, and timely information from reliable sources, producing clear and accurate news stories for ULFN’s broadcast. The ultimate goal is to assist the news anchor in delivering engaging, trustworthy, and informative coverage that keeps ULFN viewers connected with events across the globe. Core Responsibilities: Investigate and Research News • Monitor breaking and developing stories daily through trusted global and local news outlets., • Verify updates from official government sites, reputable news sources, press releases, reputable independent journalists etc., • Verify facts before publication or broadcast. Conduct Interviews • Identify credible experts, or officials relevant to each news segment., • Draft interview requests and structured question lists tailored to the topic., • Prepare anchor scripts and interview summaries for broadcast. Writing & Scripting • Write clear, concise, and unbiased news scripts suitable for live delivery., • Ensure writing follows broadcast standards (short sentences, active voice, natural rhythm for anchors)., • Produce intro leads, body copy, and taglines for each segment. Fact Checking & Editing • Cross-verify every piece of data, quote, or statistic with multiple credible sources., • Ensure proper grammar, tone, and clarity for live delivery., • Mark all verified facts and sources in the production notes. Meeting Deadlines • Work efficiently under tight newsroom deadlines, prioritizing breaking stories while maintaining factual accuracy., • Be ready to update stories quickly as new information develops.

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