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  • Workshop Instructor (Part-Time, Flat-Rate Contract)
    Workshop Instructor (Part-Time, Flat-Rate Contract)
    11 days ago
    $750–$800 monthly
    Part-time
    Dumbo, Brooklyn

    Workshop Instructor (Part-Time, Flat-Rate Contract) Location: Brooklyn, NY Dates: January 2026 – June 2026 Training Starts: January 2026 About Us: Founded in 2014, The Dinner Table Doc is a non-profit organization that partners with schools and community organizations to provide college and career readiness workshops for girls of color. Through live events and targeted programming, The Dinner Table Doc has engaged thousands of students nationwide, creating affirming spaces for young women to define success on their own terms. About the Role: We are seeking a Workshop Instructor to lead after-school programming for middle school girls in Brooklyn from January–June 2026. This role includes one weekly workshop session and one weekly prep/planning session. Training and onboarding begin in January 2026. Weekly Schedule • Workshop: Tuesdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (in person), • Prep/Planning Session: Thursdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (virtual or in person based on program needs) Key Responsibilities • Facilitate after-school workshops every Tuesday from January through June 2026, • Lead weekly prep sessions every Thursday to plan lessons and materials, • Build supportive, trusting relationships with students and school staff, • Implement and adapt The Dinner Table Doc’s curriculum, • Support coordination of field trips and special events, • Attend onboarding and training sessions beginning in January 2026, • Submit session attendance and feedback reports Ideal Candidate • Experience working with middle or high school students (teaching, mentoring, youth development, etc.), • Strong facilitation and communication skills, • Commitment to youth empowerment and educational equity, • Reliable availability on Tuesdays and Thursday's, • Comfortable with Google Suite and virtual communication tools Additional Information • This is a contract-based, in-person role, • Candidates must be based in or able to reliably commute to Brooklyn, NY, • To remain in compliance with NYC Department of Education partnership and site-access requirements, candidates should be prepared to complete a standard background check prior to working with students. This process follows DOE guidelines and does not pre-judge or exclude applicants based on past involvement with the justice system.

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  • Handyperson
    Handyperson
    2 months ago
    $20.6–$23.07 hourly
    Full-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. One of every five families in the United States suffers from serious housing deprivation. They either live in physically inadequate buildings, suffer from severe overcrowding, or spend an excessive proportion of their income for shelter. Housing costs have increased to the point that millions of families cannot obtain decent housing unless they deprive themselves of other essentials of life. Only fifteen percent of American families can afford to purchase a median-priced new home. Our Catholic tradition insists that shelter is one of the basic rights of the human person. This is why Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development (CCPOP) is such a vital part of our mission. STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure a safe work environment is provided and maintained for all occupants and visitors in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens.. The Handyperson is responsible to perform routine repairs in and around the property while adhering to a standard that meets all outside monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the Handyperson is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson ensures that required safety standards are met. • Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property., • Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order., • Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation., • Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation., • QUALIFICATIONS:, • High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience., • FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred, • Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire., • Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred., • Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed., • Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds., • BENEFITS, • We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:, • Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually), • Medical,, • Dental, • Vision, • Retirement Savings with Agency Match, • Transit, • Flexible Spending Account, • Life insurance, • Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer, • Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

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