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Space Available--Nat'l Economic & Social Rights Initiative--Seeking non-profit sub-tenant. $2,000/month for 6 desks in spacious open office. All utilities, use of wireless internet, lounge and conference room included. Good location, close to Fulton Street & Broadway/Nassau metro stops. Contact Laura Gosa 212.253.1785 for more information.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT--East River Development Alliance--The East River Development Alliance, a community development corporation in Long Island City, Queens, is looking for a dynamic and detail oriented Administrative Assistant to provide general office support for the organization and direct support to the Executive Team. Duties include preparation of reports and memos; creating spreadsheets; working on databases; reception; mail. Qualifications: Associate's degree with 3 years experience in office environment. Strong knowledge of administrative and fiscal practices. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, type at least 60 words/minute and be well organized. Salary: $33,000-$36,000. Looking to hire ASAP. Email cover letter and resume to: debraellen@erdalliance.org.

Administrative Assistant/Grants Administrator--Housing Conservation Coordinators, Inc.--HCC seeks a full-time administrative assistant/grant administrator to manage the agency's database, data entry and generate reports, work directly w/funders, do multiple admin. tasks. Includes 2 days a week as agency receptionist. Ideal candidate have strong communication, computer and writing skills; be personable, organized and efficient, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Access, and be committed to the goals of the organization. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. EOE. To apply: Submit resume and cover letter to: Sarah Desmond, Executive Director, HCC, 777 Tenth Avenue, NY, NY 10019 by February 16th or by e-mail to sdesmond@hcc-nyc.org. If submitting by email, please clearly state "Administrative Assistant application" in the subject line.

ANALYST, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT--NYC Dept of Small Busines Services--SALARY: $51,396 - $61,000

BACKGROUND: The Department of Small Business Services makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, preparing New Yorkers for jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS manages seven NYC Workforce1 Career Centers across all five boroughs of New York City. The Centers are co-located with NYC Business Solutions Centers, which provide businesses with access to skilled labor through customized recruitment and training tailored to a company’s specific needs.

The NYC Business Solutions Hiring and Training unit helps businesses hire and train employees in key sectors through a coordinated network of Account Managers located in all Workforce1 Career Centers and Business Solutions Centers. The unit serves as a single point of contact for businesses using our hiring and training services. The NYC Business Solutions Hiring and Training unit is organized along industry sectors deemed strategic to the economic growth of New York City: Aviation, Construction, Healthcare/Bioscience, Hospitality/Tourism, Industrial/Manufacturing, Financial Services, Media/Film, Retail, and Technology. In 2007, NYC Business Solutions Hiring will focus its outreach efforts across 3-4 key industries.

The Hiring and Training services include: 1) Hiring: help large companies recruit, pre-screen, prepare and hire employees city-wide 2) Training: provide technical assistance for State/Federal training grants and manage the NYC Business Solutions Training Grant program that awards up to $300,000 for businesses to upgrade the skills of their employees and new hires.

JOB DESCRIPTION: NYC Business Solutions Hiring and Training is seeking an Analyst of Business Development reporting to the Executive Director of Business Development and Strategy. The Analyst will focus on conducting research and doing analysis to inform the strategy and improve the operations of the unit. The Analyst will apply lessons learned through data analysis to strengthen the marketing strategy and thus, the team’s ability to sell its services to target businesses.

Data Collection, Research and Analysis: • Use data to inform the strategy and improve the operations of NYC Business Solutions Hiring and Training with the goals of: better serving business and job seeking customers, better allocating Unit’s resources, developing more efficient processes and identifying areas for system growth • Compile and analyze internal programmatic data to track progress against outcomes and to determine proper allocation and utilization of resources. Analyze data: by sector, by size of company, by type of job order, etc. • Continuously perform market research on employer needs and trends, and analyze labor market information to inform our marketing and business development plan • Develop and regularly update scorecards for hiring and training business areas based on sound and usable data • Create specifications and procedures for systems/tools that will enable Hiring and Training to collect and track data. Translate business unit programmatic and operational needs into design specifications.

Business Development/Marketing: • Assist Executive Director of Business Development with the creation of marketing materials such as brochures, industry success stories, targeted email campaigns, presentations, website content, etc. • Conduct research on prospective business clients through on-line databases and interviews • Prepare industry specific pitch documents for sales calls

Project Management: • Manage portfolio of customized recruitment initiatives and employer relationships within a given industry. This will involve coordinating citywide hiring teams and tracking/reporting results to team members. • Manage special projects that come from City Hall or the Commissioner’s Office related to Hiring and Training

REQUIRED SKILLS: • Experience as a business or operations analyst in any of the following industries: Financial Services (preferred), Hospitality/Tourism, Retail, Industrial/Manufacturing, Technology or Healthcare • Proven analytical, written and oral communication skills • Experience in project planning and/or program management • Proficient with basic Microsoft Office Applications, including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Familiarity with Visio or Adobe Acrobat preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, marketing, human resources management, economics, finance, accounting, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above.

TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHICH INCLUDES THE JOB VACANCY # (JVN) TO: Department of Small Business Services Donald Jackson Executive Director, Human Resources 110 William Street-8th Floor New York, New York 10038 e-mail: sbsjobs@sbs.nyc.gov

ASSISTANT--The BoXolution Int Company--The BoXolution Int Company with offices in New York City, Chicago, Washington, Moscow and Latvia seeks new assistants. This position is responsible for people who are looking for part time job. Number of vacancy -- 30. Duties include communication with buyers, answering phone calls,other duties will be provided by supervisor. The position requires 10-12 hours per week. Complementary skills in any of the following fields, though not required, would be a plus: computer and organization skills, experience in office work. The successful candidates will get $500--2000 in a week. If you are interested in this position, you can call 8883290666 or (most prefered) send your resume to doithome@onebox.com

CITY FUTURES BUSINESS OFFICE INTERN--City Futures--Join one of New York City’s most exciting non-profits, City Futures, an organization devoted to rethinking, reframing and improving the debate around cities. City Futures comprises City Limits, an urban affairs news magazine that has explored the issues that matter to New York City neighborhoods for almost 30 years and Center for an Urban Future, a think tank that fuses journalistic reporting techniques with traditional policy analysis to produce in-depth reports and workable policy solutions on the critical issues facing cities. Business Office Interns will work closely with the Director of Business Affairs and the Executive Director to streamline the daily operations of this ever-evolving organization. Specific duties include marketing and distribution research, preparing promotional materials, filing, and database maintenance. Candidates must be able to pay great attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Word. Excel and Access a plus. 10-15hrs/week. This is an unpaid position, but can be used for credit. Find out more about the organization at www.citylimits.org and www.nycfuture.org. Please send a cover letter and resume via mail to: City Futures Business Internship, 120 Wall Street 20th Floor New York NY 10005 or Intern@citylimits.org.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FELLOW--Social Justice Leadership--Organize for Social Justice: The Activate! Community Organizing Fellowship provides intensive organizer training through three month paid fellowships with NYC’s top community organizations, with job placement assistance. Apply now at www.sojustlead.org/activate.html for April start.

COMPUTER/OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR--Vocational Foundation, Inc (VFI)--VFI is seeking a full-time instructor to teach young adults keyboarding, data entry, pc fundamentals, operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, email, records management, office equipment, customer service, pc hardware/peripherals configuration and trouble-shooting, and intro to networking. Email resume to mhermon@vfinyc.org or fax (212) 823-1059.

CONTROLLER--St John's Bread and Life--St. John’s Bread and Life is one of the largest emergency food providers in New York City, serving over 300,000 meals and 4,000 units of Social Services annually. Bread and Life seeks qualified individuals for the position of Controller, reporting to the Executive Director. The Controller serves as the chief accounting officer with primary responsibility for systems of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls. Specific responsibilities include the management of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting, including grants accounting. Knowledge of integrated financial systems, budgeting, modeling, and reporting is required. S/he will provide administrative leadership for agency compliance with accepted accounting practices and established Bread and Life policies. Candidates should have minimum 5 years of related experience in not-for-profit financial management. A bachelor’s degree along with knowledge of accounting software, including Fund EZ, is required. Interested applicants should send résumé and cover letter to Anthony Butler, Executive Director abutler@breadandlife.org

COORDINATOR/OUTREACH SPECIALIST--Housing Conservation Coordinators, Inc.--Coordinator/Outreach Specialist Manhattan nonprofit agency seeks interested individual for Weatherization Assistance Program to perform database entry; inventory; some on-site work in individual buildings; order materials; outreach for program; attend trainings and meetings. Qualifications: HS Diploma or equivalent; Spanish speaking preferred; good people skills; highly organized; and facility with various computer programs. Union salary DOE with benefits; EOE. Send cover letter and resume to Karen Jackson-Campbell at 777 10th Ave., NY, NY 10019 or at kjcampbell@hcc-nyc.org. Please make note of job title in subject line. Applications are due no later than 2/12/2007.

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT--Lawyers Alliance for New York--Lawyers Alliance for New York, the leading provider of business legal services to NYC nonprofit groups using staff and volunteer attorneys, seeks professional to lead and manage all aspects of its development program. 5+ years fundraising exp (foundations, corporations, law firms, events). Strong organizational, computer, writing, and interpersonal skills essential. Salary and benefits competitive. E-mail resume with salary req to: developmentdirectorsearch@lawyersalliance.org or fax to (212) 941-7458. No calls please.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES--Convent Avenue Family Living Center--Transitional family housing facility, seeks a Director of Social Services. Knowledge of social services practices and procedures, prior supervisory experience, and a degree in social work or related field required. Master’s degree a plus. Salary range: $40,000 -$45,000 plus benefits. Convent Avenue Family Living Center, 34 Convent Avenue, NY, NY 10027. TEL: (212) 866-7816, FAX: (212) 865-8471, ATTN: E. Robinson

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR--Center for Urban Community Services, Inc.--CUCS-Rebuilding Lives, Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Systems. We are actively recruiting for an Employment Services Coordinator for CUCS' Career Network program. This position is responsible for the supervision and direct oversight of a core team of employment specialists. This individual has significant decision-making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities including but not limited to, site management, program development, inter-team coordination and all contract regulatory/policy compliance. Candidates should possess strong clinical and supervisory sills along with prior experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS or other disabilities. Candidate should have an interest in working in a recovery-oriented program with an emphasis on assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals. Requirements: LMSW required; LCSW preferred. At least 2 years post-masters direct service experience with diverse population(s) served by the program including supervisory, administrative and management experience. Computer literacy. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Send cover letter and resume by 2/23/07 to Jordan Horowitz, CUCS/Career Network, 14 East 28th Street, NY, NY, 10016. FAX:(917) 256-0489.Email: cnhire@cucs.org. CUCS is committed to workforce diversity. EEO.

EXEC. DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS--NYC Dept of Small Busines Services--SALARY: $70,000 - $82,000

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Department of Small Business Services (SBS), an agency of 250 employees and a $100 million budget, makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, and preparing New Yorkers for jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Workforce Development Division manages the New York City workforce investment system of Workforce1 Career Centers (One-Stops), business workforce partnerships, and contracted service providers. Funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and in partnership with the NYC Workforce Investment Board (WIB), these programs comprise a demand-driven system of workforce development that matches employer needs and strengthens the skills of New York City’s workforce. Currently, there are eight Workforce1 Career Centers serving employers and job seekers across the five boroughs.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SBS seeks an Executive Director for Workforce1 Community and Strategic Partnerships that will lead the Agency’s efforts to connect jobseeker customers from community-based organizations and other government agencies to job opportunities at the Workforce1 Career Centers. The Executive Director will report to the Assistant Commissioner, Workforce1 System Management, with latitude to exercise independent judgment and be responsible for: • Forming and managing strategic partnerships with community-based organizations to connect their constituents to jobs offered through Workforce1 Career Centers • Leading and forming strategic partnerships at Workforce1 Career Centers to improve the diversity, quality and effectiveness of job preparation services to jobseeker customers • Ensuring that all organizations referring jobseeker customers to Workforce1 Career Center effectively prepare them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Centers • Coordinating with New York State Department of Labor to design and implement efforts to streamline and integrate jobseeker and business services at the Center • Working closely with the State Education Department and local literacy providers to ensure that literacy partner organizations are contextualizing class content to job opportunities within the current system • Developing and manage pilot projects with partners or consortia of partners for major recruitment events • Liaising with internal SBS business units to leverage community partner resources for citywide initiatives • Maintaining and managing relationships with other agencies co-located at Workforce1 Career Centers in support of providing more effective services to customers • Identifying gaps in services delivered to jobseekers, developing new projects and joint ventures, and leveraging additional resources to meet identified needs • Assisting in the creation, improvement, coordination and distribution of operational and management reporting information • Develop written products and presentations for a variety of audiences • Driving improvements in technology, operations, policies and procedures that support better program outcomes and customer service for jobseeker customers • Effectively communicating strategy and policy to all relevant stakeholders including community-based organizations, government agencies, contracted staff at Workforce1 Career Centers, and the City’s Workforce Investment Board • Supervising a team of six staff in managing the above goals and responsibilities

REQUIRED SKILLS: • strong general management and leadership skills • experience in project planning and strategic business development • the ability to organize and drive projects to timely completion • outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities • outstanding presentation, writing, and communications skills (writing sample required). • a willingness to tackle difficult and complex problems • a strong work ethic and attention to detail • comfort in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or a closely related field a. AND two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. b. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. c. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above. d. The candidate must have experience in managing day-to-day operations, implementing strategic programs and meeting success metrics. e. Candidate should have extensive experience in public speaking, project management and developing partner relationships with a range of corporate, government and non-profit partners. OR 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college a. AND four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, b. including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHICH INCLUDES THE JOB VACANCY # (JVN) TO: Department of Small Business Services Donald Jackson Executive Director, Human Resources 110 William Street-8th Floor New York, New York 10038 e-mail: sbsjobs@sbs.nyc.gov

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR--Columba Kavanagh House--Columba Kavanagh House (CKH) has been providing permanent housing and supportive social services since 1990. CKH is comprised of three SRO’s that provide permanent supportive housing for homeless single adults who have a history of substance abuse and/or mental illness and require social services for independent living. CKH has established a strong foundation of innovative programs with dedicated staff and board members. As a result of strong leadership and a success rate in the field, CKH is well established in the Harlem community and respected within the homeless services and supportive housing industry in New York City.

The Executive Director works in partnership with the Board of Directors in developing strategic direction for CKH to further the mission, goals and objectives of the organization and supervises the Director of Facilities Management and the Director of Residential Services.

The Executive Director is responsible for: All program operations including building management, direct services to the tenants and general administration; Ensuring fidelity to the mission of providing affordable supportive housing; Plan, implement and manage the organization’s growth and ensure the necessary infrastructure to support that growth; Lead and supervise senior management team as well as recruit and retain effective staff; Maintain strong relationships with key funders and identify & develop new funding streams; Work with the Board of Directors to achieve overall organizational goals.

Qualifications: MBA in Finance, Property Management or Masters in Public Administration from an accredited university; Ten years experience functioning on a management level (minimum); Established track record of strong management and leadership; effective and supportive staff management; Strong fiscal, organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to think strategically; Experience with low-income housing essential.

Preferred Background: History of having led organizational growth, facilitating higher levels of mission achievement. Skills include strategic planning and management of complex internal operations and external relations; Experience and familiarity with the New York City nonprofit funders such as city agencies and private foundations. The compensation package is based on meeting job qualifications and is competitive with comparable community-based nonprofits in New York City. Columba Kavanagh House is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should send their resume, cover letters and salary requirements by February 23, 2007 to: CKH Search Committee c/o Katharine Harris Support Center for Nonprofit Management 305 Seventh Ave, 11th Floor New York NY 10001 kharris@supportcenteronline.org or fax 212-924-9544

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS EXPRESS--NYC Dept of Small Busines Services--AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is--like the people and companies it serves--a vibrant, client-centered Agency whose mission is to serve New York’s small businesses and commercial districts. SBS makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business, and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, promoting commercial districts, preparing New Yorkers with jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce. SBS is quickly becoming one of the most respected and dynamic Agencies in the City, and continues to reach for higher professional standards through innovative systems, new approaches to government, and a strong focus on its employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SBS seeks an Executive Director to lead the development of Business Express, a large-scale multi-agency Mayoral priority project that will culminate in a new one-stop online portal in which businesses can apply for permits and licenses, make payments, find ways to reduce costs and receive technical assistance. In December 2006, SBS, in partnership with the City’s lead technology Agency, launched the first version of Business Express (nyc.gov/BusinessExpress), providing all information necessary for an entrepreneur to open a restaurant in New York City, including a customized list of City, State and Federal regulations, licenses, permits, incentives and other relevant information. By providing this information in one place, Business Express helps restaurateurs save time and money. Subsequent releases will phase in additional functionality and support for additional business types so that: • All types of small business that are regulated by City government are served • Users can apply and pay online for the most common permits and licenses • Users can create secure accounts that allow them to store profiles of their businesses • Users can monitor changing compliance requirements, receive online notice of renewal processes, violations, and other key data, and manage these transactions within Business Express SBS seeks an Executive Director to lead the resources dedicated to the continued planning, implementation, and day-to-day management of this Mayoral priority. The Executive Director of Business Express will be responsible for:

Project leadership o Supervise a team of at least four reports in the Agency’s efforts to build, author content for, and support Business Express o Manage day-to-day efforts with the City’s lead technology agency, the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, in support of building Business Express o Manage engagements with internal and external stakeholders, including leaders at City and State regulatory Agencies, to ensure that Business Express, its content, and its functionality are consistent with the needs of both business users and the Agencies themselves o Marshall and manage external resources required, such as consultants, in support of Business Express

Project design and defining requirements o Determine resource requirements, project scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables o Analyze, describe, document and communicate requirements for New York City businesses when dealing with government Agencies o Clearly define and convey business requirements for the development of Business Express that enable the achievement of the project’s business objectives

Project management o Manage SBS project resources to ensure work required to complete the project is successfully executed within scope, time, and cost o Prepare, implement and develop project plans and timetables including assigning appropriate tasks, managing activities, and monitoring the project’s progress to ensure its success

Knowledge and content management o Ensure the accuracy and completeness of content and business logic represented in Business Express o Ensure the updating, synthesis, indexing and communication of all knowledge and tools that describe, inform, support, facilitate and improve the work performed under Business Express

Support for application o Coordinate business customer support for the Business Express web application at SBS, and with Agencies that own content accessed through the Business Express application

PREFERRED SKILLS: The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as a manager of people with responsibility for driving and implementing large-scale change or systems integration and will have exhibited: o Strong management and leadership skills o The ability to handle complexity in fast-paced entrepreneurial environments o The ability to organize and drive projects to timely completion o A willingness to tackle difficult and complex problems o The ability to actively listen and synthesize disparate viewpoints into a shared vision o The ability to influence a diverse array of individuals - including those with business, government, and technology backgrounds - through formal and informal channels o A strong work ethic and attention to detail o Experience planning, implementing and managing projects involving diverse stakeholders o Experience determining resource requirements, project scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables o A clear understanding of how operations and technology should effectively support business objectives o Outstanding presentation, writing, and communications skills o Outstanding analytic, problem-solving, and creative thinking abilities o Familiarity with MS Project or other project planning software

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A master's degree from an accredited university in computer sciences, economics, public policy, business or public administration, or a related field and three years or more of employment in a public or private sector position that required the applicant to manage systems or coordinate organizational planning. 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five to seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above.

TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHICH INCLUDES THE JOB VACANCY # (JVN) TO: Department of Small Business Services Donald Jackson Executive Director, Human Resources 110 William Street-8th Floor New York, New York 10038 e-mail: sbsjobs@sbs.nyc.gov

FAMILY SERVICES DIRECTOR--Permanent Supportive Housing Organization--Permanent supportive housing for special needs families. Responsibilities: supervise staff in case work, counseling, employ/educ development & retention; community referrals; gov’t agency reporting. Must have: MSW; at least 3 yrs. as supervisor; clinical track record; experience with homeless, HIV/AIDS, drug use, mental illness; patience & energy; excellent administrative, writing, communication & computer skills. Bx: 2 sites. $60K & benefits. Fax letter of interest and resume to: 212-781-6193. EOE.

HEALTH CARE ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST--Lenox Hill Neighborhood House--Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is seeking a Health Care Enrollment Specialist who will help link low-income individuals and families to government health care programs, such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus. The Health Care Enrollment Specialist will screen individuals for government health care programs; assist applicants with completing health care applications and provide education about government health care programs. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to social justice; strong attention to detail; and the ability to respond sensitively to the needs of our clients. Spanish proficiency required. B.A./B.S. required. Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and list of references to Carolyn Silver, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, 331 E.70th Street, New York, NY 10021. EEO/AA

JOB READINESS TRAINER--Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation--Seeking JOB READINESS TRAINER who can conduct job readiness/professional development/life skills workshops, prepare employment portfolios/develop resumes and prepare participants for interviews. Exceptional computer skills in MS Word, proven experience with pre-employment training, and ability to meet deadlines required. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Apply: FAX 212.928.4180 or employment@nmic.org

LEAD YOUTH ORGANIZER--NWBCCC--Sistas and Brothas United seeks candidates to organize neighborhood youth (middle and high school students) from several overcrowded, under resourced high schools around education and employment issues with an emphasis on leadership development, direct action, and political education. Requires commitment to social justice, two years of organizing/activism experience, and Spanish language skills. Salary $30 K plus, with good benefits. Send letter and resume to laura@northwestbronx.org and Mustafa@northwestbronx.org or fax to (718)733-6922.

NATIONAL OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR--ACORN National Operations--ACORN – one of the nation’s largest networks of community organizations, with 350,000 low and moderate income members in 110 U.S. cities – seeks an experienced fundraising professional to serve as Development Director for our National Operations. Based in Brooklyn, NY, ACORN’s National Operations team provides campaign, legislative, and fundraising support to ACORN’s national and local campaigns including living wages, healthcare, education, immigrant rights, and affordable housing. Reporting to ACORN’s Executive Director, the Development Director will manage a fundraising program which raises close to $10 million annually. Responsibilities include managing the development department and foundation fundraising program, and expanding major donor and planned giving programs. Qualifications: 8-10+ years fundraising experience; excellent writing skills; knowledge of issues ACORN works on. Competitive salary and benefits. Resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three references to skest@acorn.org.

PARENT RESOURCE COORDINATOR--Strycker's Bay Neighborhood Council--We are looking to for an energetic, creative and resourceful; graduate student to fill this position for our Parents as Educational Partners initiative which will to help parents access educational services that meet the needs of their children. Part-time hours: 20 Hours per Week / Schedule is very flexible Compensation: Commensurate with experience Submit resume to:rcuevas@stryckersbay.org or fax to 212-874-2730

POLICY ANALYST FOR POLICY & PLANNING--NYC Dept of Small Busines Services--SALARY: $30,154 - $44,000

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Department of Small Business Services (SBS), an agency of 250 employees and a $100 million budget, makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, and preparing New Yorkers for jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.

SBS’s Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, The new M/WBE program was established by Local 129 of 2005 to level the competitive playing field by setting citywide M/WBE utilization goals for City contracting. With the program firmly in place, DEFO is poised to begin building on the work that has already been accomplished by expanding current initiatives and increasing the impact of new ones. The Division is also responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City’s Executive Order 50, and related rules requiring City contractors to comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Pursuant to the recommendations of the Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity, the Division will be expanding its oversight of contractors in order to ensure compliance with applicable law, including verifying information submitted by contractors in Employment Reports submitted to the Division, and tracking demographic information of employees in the construction industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Policy and Planning Unit for DEFO provides the analytical foundation evaluating existing program initiatives and anticipating future areas of growth for all units within DEFO. To this end, SBS is seeking a Policy Analyst to report to the Director of Policy and Planning in DEFO. The Analyst will be instrumental in the development and implementation of the division’s strategic goals, policies and initiatives.

Responsibilities will include: • Assist with formulating operational processes to execute division initiatives and defining tasks of Division of Labor Services within DEFO in its implementation and oversight of EO 50, related rules, and the recommendations of the Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity. • Compile and analyze data in order to make appropriate recommendations related to defining division objectives and initiatives in coordination with other units within DEFO. • Participate in designing implementation plan for new programmatic initiatives with particular focus on evaluation mechanisms. • Assist in the development of Unit and Division strategic plan. • Help to formulate research questions and identify relevant policy issues. • Support the production of monthly metrics reporting

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in project planning and integrating policy implementation • Ability to organize and drive projects to timely completion • Ability to create effective presentations in PowerPoint. • Ability to organize and drive projects to timely completion. • Outstanding writing and communications skills (writing sample required) • Experience in statistical analysis is a plus

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time, paid experience in public administration, public policy, business administration or business promotion, financial management, public relations, economic development or research.

TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHICH INCLUDES THE JOB VACANCY # (JVN) TO: Department of Small Business Services Donald Jackson Executive Director, Human Resources 110 William Street-8th Floor New York, New York 10038 e-mail: sbsjobs@sbs.nyc.gov

PREVENTION CASE PLANNERS--Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc.--BA human service professional with experience and LMSW with experience to work in an Enhanced Preventive Program in the Bronx as part of a therapeutic team for adolescents. Child welfare experience, computer literacy and bilingual in Spanish necessary. Complete fringe benefits package and salary remuneration commensurable. Please email resume to Sonia Acobe at sacobe@prfi.org or fax resume: to 718-584-6845 to obtain an interview.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR--Columbia Law School--Columbia Law School seeks a Program Coordinator to assist and support the Dean for Social Justice Initiatives. Social Justice Initiatives was launched in 2003 to develop and implement projects that further develop Columbia Law School’s curriculum and strategic endeavors in public interest and public service. Since then, among other things, it has initiated the Externship on Pro Bono Practice and Design and other externships for Columbia students that combine seminars with field placements; the National State Attorneys General Program; the LL.M Pro Bono Fellowship Pilot Project and other programs to help promote public interest law and education in the Americas; the Columbia/Community Law Partnerships; and several speakers’ programs. The Program Coordinator provides primary logistical and administrative support for SJI programs and to the Dean for SJI. The incumbent plays a major role in preparing and presenting conferences, speaker series and other programs on substantive public interest and human rights topics. He/She also is responsible for designing and maintaining the office’s Internet products. Supervision of student employees, who staff the office on a part-time basis, and employees who are retained for specific programs or events is necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate interest in the intersection of the legal system with social justice issues, as well as experience in program management, administration and strategic planning. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and a working knowledge of Spanish also are required. Must have strong interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills as well as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Must be extremely detail-oriented, able to function independently and exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters. Excellent computer skills including Internet research, word processing and database management are required. Ability to initiate work and follow-through with minimal supervision as well as work under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and balance competing assignments is necessary. Must be available to work some weekday evenings and some weekends. A sense of humor is a must. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary depends on experience. There are very good benefits including heath insurance, vacations and tuition credits. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=103865 The position is available immediately. Applications will be interviewed on a rolling basis until an applicant is selected. Closing date: February 16, 2007 Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

PROJECT MANAGER--NYC Dept of Small Busines Services--AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Department of Small Business Services (SBS), an agency of 250 employees and a $100 million budget, makes it easier for companies in New York City to form, do business and grow by providing direct assistance to business owners, fostering neighborhood development in commercial districts, promoting financial and economic opportunity among minority- and women-owned businesses, and preparing New Yorkers for jobs and linking employers with a skilled and qualified workforce.

SBS’s Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity (DEFO) is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, The new M/WBE program was established by Local 129 of 2005 to level the competitive playing field by setting citywide M/WBE utilization goals for City contracting. With the program firmly in place, DEFO is poised to begin building on the work that has already been accomplished by expanding current initiatives and increasing the impact of new ones. The Division is also responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City’s Executive Order 50, and related rules requiring City contractors to comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Pursuant to the recommendations of the Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity (MCCO), the Division will be expanding its oversight of contractors in order to ensure compliance with applicable law, including verifying information submitted by contractors in Employment Reports submitted to the Division, and tracking demographic information of employees in the construction industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SBS’s Division of Labor Services (DLS) is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the City’s Executive Order 50 and related rules requiring City contractors to comply with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Pursuant to the recommendations of the Mayor’s Commission on Construction Opportunity, DLS will be expanding its oversight of contractors in order to ensure compliance with applicable law. This includes working with MCCO staff and a consultant to research the composition of the construction workforce in NYC, to identify and acquire data regarding the construction workforce, and to track the employment progress of an identified population of skilled workers in the construction trades.

SBS is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager for the Enforcement Unit of the Division of Labor Services who will participate in the development and implementation of policies and processes for a compliance program for City construction contractors.

Responsibilities will include: • Participate in the development of the Division of Labor Services’ strategic plan, and new program policies and procedures • Work with project consultant, SBS and MCCO staff, construction trade organizations and the NYS Department of Labor to acquire, maintain, and analyze data regarding individual construction workers • Periodically report status and findings of data collection and analysis to SBS and MCCO senior staff • Liaise with SBS Operations and Technology unit to create a new data management and tracking technology in Division of Labor Services • Manage and maintain database(s) on NYC’s construction workforce, including data provided to SBS by construction contractors monitored under EO 50 • Support the production of monthly metrics reporting

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in project planning and integrating policy implementation • Ability to organize and drive projects to timely completion • Ability to create effective presentations in PowerPoint • Outstanding writing and communications skills (writing sample required) • Experience in data analysis is a plus • Experience in construction and construction-related industries is a plus • Master’s degree preferred

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of satisfactory full-time, paid experience in business administration or business promotion, financial management, public relations, economic development or research.

TO APPLY FOR CONSIDERATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WHICH INCLUDES THE JOB VACANCY # (JVN) TO: Department of Small Business Services Donald Jackson Executive Director, Human Resources 110 William Street-8th Floor New York, New York 10038 e-mail: sbsjobs@sbs.nyc.gov

PROPERTY MANAGER--Palladia, Inc.--Palladia, Inc. seeks full-time Property Manager. Responsibilities: Leasing LIHTC supportive and scatter-site housing units; income certifications/re-certifications; rent and arrears collection; landlord/tenant court representation; interface with program staff; respond to tenant requests. Qualifications: Associates Degree or 3 years LIHTC management experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish), experience in supportive housing area and Microsoft Office a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package. E-mail resume and cover letter lenore.macioce@palladiainc.org or fax 212-979-0100

PROPERTY MANAGER--SFDS DEVELOPMENT CORP.--SFDS Development Corp. seeks Property Manager. Responsibilities: Leasing and marketing units of LIHTC/Sec. 202 housing; income certifications/re-certifications; rent/arrears collection; landlord/tenant court representation; interface with maintenance staff; respond to tenant requests. Qualifications: Associates Degree or 3 years LIHTC/202 experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must. Experience with Microsoft Office. Salary commensurate with experience. Good benefits. Send resume/cover letter with salary requirements to James Janeski, SFDS Development Corp., 1261 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029, Fax: 212-534-1184/Email: sfdsdevcorp@earthlink.net

SENIOR RE ADMINISTRATOR/ASSET MANAGEMENT--Palladia, Inc.--Responsibilities: Perform tasks to ensure effective performance and overall compliance of organization’s permanent LIHTC supportive housing portfolio and related corporations; oversee and supervise performance of day-to-day property management operation; participate in project development decisions and implementation; coordinate relationship between RE department, fiscal department, social service programs and external agencies and partners. Experience/Education: Excellent written and oral communication skills; knowledge of LIHTC requirements and procedures, landlord/ tenant legal issues; ability to perform numerous job tasks simultaneously; ability to analyze operating budgets; ability to work with internal and external partners as well as to supervise staff. Desired applicants should posses a Master’s in Real Estate/Business and/or five (5) years real estate/property management experience (RE Broker’s license and LIHTC certification a plus). Salary: Based on experience and proven success record. Comprehensive benefit package for more detail please see www.palladiainc.org E-mail detailed cover letter and resume to Sandra.Abramson@Palladiainc.org or fax to 212-979-0800. No phone calls accepted. Palladia, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOCIAL SERVICE COORDINATOR--Catholic Charities--Progress of Peoples Management Corp., affiliate of Catholic Charities - Coordinate a range of social services to residents of three Senior Housing Facilities in Brooklyn. Qualifications: ·Bachelors degree required ·Experience working with seniors ·Team player ·Multi lingual a plus Send resume: Director, POP Management, 191 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 or fax: 718.722.6134.EOE/AA

SUPERVISING CONSULTANT - CONSULTING & TRAINING SERVICES--Fiscal Management Associates, LLC--Position: Supervising Consultant, Consulting and Training Services(CTS) Responsibilities: The Supervising Consultant provides technical oversight for all consulting projects and initiatives. The Supervising Consultant also delivers direct services to FMA’s clients. • Supervising and leading the consulting team. • Delivering not-for-profit financial management consulting and training services. Services include, internal control development; fiscal infrastructure review and recruitment assistance, as well as quality assurance. • Responsible for providing technical expertise for all consulting projects. • Developing and maintaining current and potential/new client relationships, including relationships with foundations, collaborative partner organizations and not-for-profit agencies. • Participating in CTS internal strategy efforts. • Developing new products, consulting service tools, templates and processes. • Participating in strategic planning and case management activities. Qualifications: • Proven project leader with strong nonprofit financial, managerial and technical skills. • Knowledge of nonprofit technical assistance/capacity building environment. • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate financial information and technical budgets to nonprofit boards, executives and non-finance staff. How To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter with subject “manager” to hr@fmaonline.net or fax: (212) 931-9249

TENANT COUNSELOR/ORGANIZER--Neighbors Helping Neighbors--Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization which works with a low-income, mainly Latino immigrant population of tenants. We are seeking a full-time Tenant Counselor/Organizer. Please see our website for a full job description and information about how to apply. www.nhnhome.org

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