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  • Senior Director of Brand & Marketing
    Senior Director of Brand & Marketing
    5 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
    1 month 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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  • Director, GIS
    Director, GIS
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn

    The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. At OTI, we offer great benefits, and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. We are seeking a Director of GIS to lead our team of GIS analysts, shape our GIS strategy, and drive modernization and innovation. As part of the OTI Applications division, you’ll oversee managers and GIS analysts working on mission-critical GIS systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and cloud services. Your role includes mentoring staff, promoting innovation, optimizing GIS data and development workflows, and enhancing cost efficiency in product delivery and maintenance. The Director of GIS will have the following responsibilities: • Develop and implement a comprehensive GIS strategy that supports the agency's mission and business objectives, • Lead a team of GIS professionals in the design, development, and maintenance of GIS databases, services, applications, and maps, • Lead and mentor GIS analysts and data specialists to ensure high-quality delivery, • Collaborate with architects and developers to design, maintain, and optimize GIS infrastructure, • Define GIS product roadmaps, establish performance indicators, and ensure delivery throughout product lifecycles, • Provide technical expertise and guidance to staff and management on GIS-related matters, • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partners to advance the agency's GIS initiatives, • Work with GIS and Data Engineering teams across the city to build citywide GIS and 3D mapping solutions, • Work with various City departments, utilities, universities, and private companies to visualize and analyze data critical to citywide spatial programs, including underground infrastructure, • Help teams across the city to better utilize GIS technology in business applications, • Provide leadership to the GIS unit, including staff development, retention, and recruiting, • Manage special projects and initiatives. HOURS/SHIFT Day - Due to the necessary management duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to be on call and work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. WORK LOCATION Brooklyn, NY SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program OTI participates in E-Verify TELECOMMUNICATION MANAGER - 82984 Minimum Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent scientific, technical, electronic or related area, and four years of satisfactory fulltime experience in the performance of analytical, planning, operational, technical, or administrative duties in a voice and/or data telecommunications or closely related electronics planning, management, and/or service organization, one year of which must have been in a highly specialized capacity and 18 months must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity or in the supervision of staff performing work in the voice and/or data telecommunications field; or, 2. An associate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 12 credits in the field of voice and/or data telecommunications or in a pertinent, scientific, technical, electronic or related area and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or, 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of the specialized experience as described in "1" above and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Preferred Skills The successful candidate should possess the following: - Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team - Minimum of five years of experience in GIS project management - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically - Knowledge of GIS software and tools, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and Python - 5+ years working as a GIS Analyst or engineer - Experience in GIS database design, development, and management - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information to a wide range of audiences - Hands-on experience using or working with GIS platforms such as ESRI, Carto, or GeoServer - Experience with ESRI GIS technology and desktop software (ArcGIS Desktop and ArcPro), ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online - Experience developing production-grade solutions - Experience with enterprise geodatabase management, design, and data modeling - Hands-on experience using at least one programming language such as Python, SQL, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, or C - A degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, City Planning, or a related field is a plus

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