JOB TODAY logo

Women seeking jobs in New York, New YorkCreate job alerts

Are you a business? Hire women seeking candidates in New York, NY

  • Lawyer
    Lawyer
    1 day 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

    Easy apply
  • Administrative Assistant
    Administrative Assistant
    21 days ago
    $19–$22 hourly
    Part-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    IMANI HOUSE (IHI) seeks an Administrative Assistant for our HQ Office (and possibly after school program) located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York. A strong candidate has experience, learns quickly, is friendly and of course, hard-working. This person understands the challenges of working in a busy, productive, and friendly program, supporting the afterschool in an administrative capacity. There is opportunity for advancement, learning new skills, and working with a great team. NOTE: This is a part-time position; 15-20 hours a week. Salary Is Based On Experience. If you are organized, have advanced computer skills, keen analytical skills, administrative skills, and a strong ability to multi-task and learn quickly, APPLY. There Are Great Opportunities for Advancement ................. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER................. POSITION DESCRIPTION - The Office Administrative Assistant will: Work in an assistant capacity (a variety of tasks that require skills listed above) Input data into the DYCD system (previous knowledge is a PLUS) Do general administrative duties to support the office and/or after-school day-to-day Oversee time card entries, payroll and other DATA ENTRY Inventory oversight Work alongside a busy Executive Director, Program Director, maintain calendars, appointments and parent outreach, work with current Administrative Staff Support student enrollment and data entry Other.... QUALIFICATIONS: Capable with over 2-years administrative experience, Associate's required Energetic, and seeking advancement Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and/or other relevant software programs Must be Professional, Friendly, Energetic, Creative, Caring, and Patient Knowledge of clerical tasks such as data entry, filing, and record keeping Strong customer service skills and phone etiquette Very good computer application, writing, and social media skills Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, must be willing to learn Very good communication (written and verbal) skills required Organized and familiar with office procedures and requirements Reliable, punctual, honest, analytical and cooperative Able to multitask, working independently and in a team Concerned about improving the lives of marginalized youth, women and families .....................Don't forget to submit a cover letter and resume. Please no faxes, calls or drop-ins..................... Job Type: Part-time Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Employee assistance program Application Question(s): 1. Have you included a cover letter and resume? *BOTH are required, 2. Have you ever worked in a DYCD/City program?, 3. Are you interested in elevation within the company? Associate (Required) Experience: Administrative: 2 years (Required) Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required) Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) Data Entry: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person

    Easy apply
12
right arrow icon