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  • Campaign Internship (unpaid)
    Campaign Internship (unpaid)
    12 days ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Help Elect Jasmin Sanchez for New York State Assembly Politics doesn’t change because politicians decide to change it. It changes when people organize and demand it. Our campaign for New York State Assembly in District 65 is building a grassroots movement across Lower Manhattan to fight for housing justice, healthcare for all, climate action, and a government that puts people over profit. We’re looking for interns and volunteers ready to help organize the community and build the future of New York. No experience required. Just commitment and curiosity. What You’ll Do Interns will be part of the campaign’s organizing team and will gain real hands-on experience in electoral politics. You’ll help with: • Door-to-door canvassing, • Petitioning to get on the ballot, • Phonebanking and textbanking, • Social media and digital organizing, • Community outreach in NYCHA and neighborhood organizations, • Campaign events, rallies, and volunteer organizing You will be talking directly with voters and helping grow a grassroots movement. What You’ll Learn This internship gives you real campaign experience, including: • Grassroots organizing, • Campaign field strategy, • Voter persuasion and turnout, • Political messaging, • Coalition building, • How elections actually work Many people who start as campaign interns go on to become organizers, policy advocates, and candidates themselves. Who Should Apply Students, young professionals, and community members who want to make a difference. We especially encourage applications from: • Public housing residents, • College students, • First-generation college students, • Immigrant communities, • Young organizers and activists Multilingual applicants (Spanish, Chinese, and other languages) are strongly encouraged to apply. Time Commitment Flexible schedules available. Most interns commit 8–15 hours per week, with additional opportunities for campaign events and organizing days. Apply Send a short message with your name, school (if applicable), availability, and why you want to get involved to! Another New York is possible but only if we organize for it. Join the campaign.

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  • Senior Director of Brand & Marketing
    Senior Director of Brand & Marketing
    25 days ago
    $156000–$195000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Uncommon Schools is seeking a Senior Director of Brand & Marketing to lead the organization’s brand and marketing strategy and ensure its mission and impact are powerfully represented across all audiences. This role will harness the power of Uncommon’s brand as a national leader in education, deploying best-in-class marketing across owned and paid channels to elevate awareness, engagement, and loyalty. Reporting to the Chief External Officer, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team and lead both internal and external partners, including creative and media agencies, to deliver on ambitious growth and brand goals. You will ensure Uncommon’s brand is executed with excellence today while building a flexible, forward-looking strategy that supports the organization’s next chapter of growth. Responsibilities Elevate the Uncommon Brand • Harness the power of Uncommon Schools’ brand as a leader and innovator in public education by deploying best-in-class marketing through owned and paid channels., • Lead the development and implementation of a cohesive, organization-wide brand strategy informed by market trends, customer behavior, and competitive dynamics., • Ensure brand cohesion through a strategic framework that supports both immediate marketing priorities and longer-term growth., • Oversee marketing strategy and execution for major organizational growth initiatives, meeting clear targets and timelines., • Build a multi-channel, performance-driven marketing approach that advances brand health, enrollment growth, and donor engagement., • Use data and analytics to understand audience insights, drivers of choice, and the effectiveness of marketing activities, providing regular updates on brand performance to senior leadership., • Lead, mentor, and develop the Marketing team to deliver results aligned to Uncommon’s mission and strategic priorities., • Model a client-focused mindset, emphasizing collaboration, accountability, and results., • Communicate marketing plans and performance metrics transparently, providing regular updates on ROI and impact to leadership and stakeholders., • Apply strategic insight and creativity to develop integrated campaigns that reflect Uncommon’s values and advance awareness and engagement., • Drive innovation by testing new channels, creative formats, and marketing technologies to expand reach and efficiency., • Leverage marketing automation, CRM, SEO/SEM, and emerging and AI tools to optimize campaign performance and audience connection.

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  • Youth Leadership Specialist
    Youth Leadership Specialist
    2 months ago
    $45000–$47000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Youth Leadership Specialist Job Description New York City Global Kids (GK) educates, inspires, and mobilizes youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Global Kids, Inc. is seeking individuals passionate about leadership and development to join our team dedicated to education, social action, and the advancement of human rights. We are looking for individuals who are eager to create and implement interactive human rights, global education, and leadership development curricula in high schools across New York City. Successful candidates will be working with various Global Kids partner schools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the education sector and inspire the next generation of leaders. If you possess a strong commitment to education, a desire to promote social change, and the skills to engage and motivate young minds, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities Program Responsibilities • Coordinate, develop, and co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and special activities for GK's programs., • Collaborate with GK staff and youth to generate new program ideas focusing on global/local issues and meeting the goals of the contracted initiatives., • Develop relevant content and curriculum on global issues, 21st-century skills while supporting social and emotional learning., • Work with other staff and students to implement the annual Global Kids Youth Conference and other special projects., • Lead occasional training sessions for other youth, educators, and Global Kids staff., • Implement student outreach, recruitment, and retention strategies throughout the year., • Help to support the partner school’s goals and functions., • Build and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholders such as students, families, school personnel, policymakers, and other community members., • Occasional evenings, weekends, and overnights with long-distance travel required (annual overnight or multi-night youth retreat, college trips, GK events)., • Administrative Responsibilities, • Collaborate with school personnel on logistics for program implementation (e.g., space, security needs, permits, trip forms/permission slips)., • Collect, input, and review attendance, evaluation, and other data related to projects and student progress., • Maintain necessary documentation/case files, as well as program data entry and records., • Complete administrative tasks related to maintaining assigned GK equipment, fiscal procedures (fund requests and expense reports), and other tasks., • Qualifications:, • Understanding of, and willingness to learn about, a wide array of NYC social service resources for youth and families., • Experience using interactive experiential learning strategies, counseling and conflict resolution skills, and youth development/leadership strategies with middle school and/or high school-age youth., • Experience and enthusiasm for designing and leading educational workshops that build on each other., • Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices, • Experience working in or closely with NYC public schools is a plus., • Knowledge of and passion for global issues, political science, history, education, social justice, and human rights., • Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills., • Initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently., • Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Zoom)., • International experience is a plus, • Fluency in other languages is a plus (particularly Spanish, Haitian Creole, Arabic, and South Asian languages). Salary/Benefits: This full-time position comes with an annual salary of $45,000 – 47,000. GK also offers affordable medical benefits, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, vacation time off, personal days, sick time, and possibilities for travel. GK staff also have access to retail discounts through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO). How to apply: Please apply on the Global Kids website under our careers page. Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity in all forms.

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