June 16, 2008
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Tues., June 17, 2-4 p.m. Forum: Spec it Green: The Contractor's Advantage; Sponsor: Industrial and Technology Assistance Corp.; Location: 655 West 34th Street; To RSVP: tkumar@nyirn.org; Free with advance registration.

Tues., June 17, 2-5 p.m. Training: Immigration Remedies for Immigration Victims of Human Trafficking: T Visas; Sponsor: The New York Immigration Coalition; Location: 137-139 West 25th Street, 12th Floor; To RSVP: edmitriev@thenyic.org; Fee waiver available.

Thurs., June 19, 5-8 p.m. Event: Graduate Degrees for the Public Good Fair; Sponsor: The New School; Location: 65 Fifth Avenue; To RSVP: http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/SeekerRegistration/default?career-fair-id=185; Free.

Thurs., June 19, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.; Workshop: Strategically Building Your Board of Directors; Sponsor: Support Center for Nonprofit Management; Location: 305 Seventh Avenue; To RSVP: http://www.supportcenteronline.org/view_entry.php?id=3850&date=20080619; Cost is on a sliding scale.



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IN THE NEWS

City and Labor Leaders Reach Deal On Plan To Develop Willets Point
If labor leaders support the city's redevelopment of the "iron triangle," union jobs will follow.
The New York Times

State Tells City To Detail Boiled-Down Plan To Deliver Meals To Seniors
The city's plan to consolidate seniors' meal delivery gets a once-over.
Daily News

Fostering Fathers: NYC Seeks To Bolster Families
For Father's Day, the city welfare chief discusses how to support poor fathers, and help them support their children.
New York Post

Spitzer Mulls Starting Vulture Fund
The former governor tells union officials in DC about his real estate investment plans.
New York Sun

Another Sikh Student Assaulted In Classroom
Many Sikh students say they face bullying and bias at school.
Queens Tribune

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JOBS


ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, BUREAU OF SENIOR CENTERS--Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services--The NYC Department for the Aging is seeking a seasoned, highly innovative executive to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bureau of Senior Centers, manage all programs and services within the Bureau; oversee the selection, development, management and evaluation of staff; initiate, develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, advocacy groups and oversight agencies; work with the Executive/management team in agency-wide initiatives. Qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of experience in social services, community relations, public administration or management; or the equivalent in education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of experience in the field of aging and one and one-half years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity. Prefer: A master's degree in business or public administration, organizational behavior, labor relations, social work or related field; five years of experience working in management or operations of a large public or private organization including supervision of staff performing program planning/evaluation, fiscal management or related area, 24 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial or administrative capacity. Must have strong management and leadership skills, project management experience, ability to provide leadership in managing a diverse workforce, strong oral and written communication skills, excellent computer skills; multi-lingual a plus. NYC residency required. Send resume and cover letter to Jean Weber, NYC Department for the Aging, 2 Lafayette Street, 9th Floor, NY, NY 10007, Fax 212-442-1153, Email: DFTArecruit@aging.nyc.gov. EOE CLICK HERE TO APPLY: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/jobclick.cfm?site=3140&job=4530775


ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, MANAGEMENT & BUDGET--Dept. for the Aging--The NYC Department for the Aging seeks an experienced professional with strong managerial and analytical skills, and independent judgment to oversee the development and management of the agency's $300 million expense, $50 million capital and $2 million Community Development Block Grant Budgets. The Assistant Commissioner will be responsible for oversight of six units: Management Analysis & Planning, Facilities Management, Information Technology, Human Resources, Budget and General Services. Further, as a member of the Commissioner's Executive staff, the Assistant Commissioner will provide leadership and guidance in formulating and implementing policies and procedures that reflect the agency's mission and goals. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, leadership, management, organizational and analytic skills. A graduate degree in economics, finance, accounting, business, public administration or a related area is required, as is knowledge of Citywide budgeting, including at least 18 months in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity. Also required is at least three years knowledge of the Financial Information Services Agency and Financial Management System; computer knowledge (Excel/Access); and NYC residency. Send resume with salary history to: Jean Weber, NYC Department for the Aging, 2 Lafayette Street, 9th Floor, NY, NY 10007, Fax 212-442-1153, Email: DFTArecruit@aging.nyc.gov. EOE


BOOKKEEPER--Addicts Rehabilitation Center, Inc.--ARC seeks a Bookkeeper to work at its Harlem location. The candidate will be required to: track and disburse client third party funds, perform client account analysis and reconciliation, and to maintain and record entries to the general ledger with ad hoc reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: at least 2 years experience in a similar role, strong bookkeeping, analytical and communication skills, proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing multiple tasks, strong computer use of Excel and MSWord is desired, at least Bachelor Degree. SALARY/RATE: $32-36K per year. We offer a unique working environment, helping people in the community and would like you to be part of our expanding team. Please send or fax your resume and salary requirement in confidence: Fiscal Dept., 2015 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10035 or Fax 212-427-3751


GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST--Teachers College, Columbia Univeristy--Government Relations Specialist in Teachers College's Development and External Affairs Office (DEA) Join a team of dynamic professionals in DEA as we develop a Government Relations program at TC. Responsibilities include: Participating in the management of relationships between the College and Federal, State, and local governmental elected officials. Collaborating with TC faculty, directors and administrators to identify and creatively match TC's programs with potential governmental support. Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on legislative and other governmental initiatives that are likely to have an impact on the College ,and work with the administration and faculty to develop programs that relate to current or potential funding. For more information, please contact Scott Rubin at 212.678.3722 or via email at srubin@tc.edu.


HISPANIC COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR--The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society--Lead outreach to increase awareness and participation in walkathon within Hispanic communities. * Recruits/manages participants. * Prepares campaign materials. * Coordinates promotional activities. * Prepares, coordinates & maintains campaign correspondence & reports. Requirements: Fluent in Spanish. Excellent word processing, database management skills. Good oral/written communication skills. Strong organizational & interpersonal skills, professional demeanor/judgement. Send resume with cover letter in BOTH Spanish and English to michele.zellers@lls.org.


NEW MEDIA WRITER--United Federation of Teachers--New Media Writer Major education union seeks New Media Writer to be the editorial point person for all the union's online communications. Responsible for running Edwize, the union's labor/education blog; writing & editing email blasts to members; editing and proof-reading online forms and surveys; and managing the editorial content on the union's Web site. BA/BS degree and experience writing for the Web. Possess top-notch writing, editing and proof-reading skills. Blogging experience a plus, as is knowledge of WordPress, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. A commitment to labor and public education. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Excellent benefits. Salary $45-60K depending on experience. Application deadline: June 1. Resumes, clips and cover letters may be sent to: United Federation of Teachers, Communications Department 52 Broadway, 12th Floor New York, NY 10003 Attn: D. McFadyen Email: uftwebjob@uft.org No faxes or phone calls please.


OFFICE MANAGER/DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT--NEDAP - Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project--NEDAP seeks an office manager/development assistant to run our dynamic office and provide general administrative and fundraising support. For info: http://nedap.org/about/jobs.html


POLICY RESEARCH INTERN, SUMMER 2008--Center for an Urban Future--The Center seeks an intern with experience in journalism or public policy research to assist staff in researching a variety of issues impacting New York City, primarily on studies related to economic development and workforce development. Responsibilities include extensive phone interviews, Web research, attending policy meetings and writing. Other duties include coordinating meetings with government officials and assisting on all reports. Intern must be able to commit to at least 20 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship. To apply, send resume and cover letter to intern@nycfuture.org.


PROGRAMS COORDINATOR--Hope Community Inc--East Harlem-based non-profit organization seeks Programs Coordinator to link tenants with services and community resources and to organize youth activities and programs. Excellent interpersonal skills required; experience working with youth and in non-profit settings desirable. Must be bilingual; knowledge of or residency in East Harlem preferred. Applicants should email resume and cover letter to Hr3@hopeci.org.


PROJECT ASSOCIATE--CUNY NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute--The CUNY NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is seeking a Project Associate to provide key support in the implementation of its projects and the achievement of the organization's goals. For more details about the position please visit: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=REA-683


PROJECT ASSOCIATE- TIL/HDFC CONTRACT--UHAB--Project AssociateTIL/HDFC Contract-- TIL and HDFC Technical Assistance The Project Associate in TIL and HDFC Technical Assistance, will work with residents of buildings that are in the Tenant Interim Lease Program (TIL) and with co-ops. Project Associate will provide training and technical assistance to individual residents and groups of residents. Much of this work takes place in the field; at the buildings where residents live and which they manage. The Project Associate will build positive working relationships with building leaders and residents. Help residents organize effectively to improve the performance of their tenant association or co-op board. Address rent collect, financial planning, conflict resolution, repair and maintenance of the building, understand government regulations. Work with tenants to identify and prioritize problems, clarify goals, and implement plans to meet those goals. Identify, develop and maintain materials relevant to building and financial management, maintenance and repair, organizational and legal resources. Salary: $34,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Application: Send a cover letter and resume to: Oscar McDonald UHAB 2023 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10035 E-mail: mcdonald@uhab.org Full Job Description: www.uhab.org/jobs More Information: www.uhab.org UHAB is an equal opportunity employer.


PROJECT ASSOCIATE: CO-OP PRESERVATION--UHAB--UHAB| Urban Homesteading Assistance Board has been devoted to creating, supporting and preserving affordable housing co-ops since 1973. UHAB has assisted in the preservation of over 1,700 buildings providing cooperative homeownership opportunities for more than 30,000 households. We are seeking a Project Associate to assist residents in distressed co-op buildings by providing financial planning, technical and co-op organization structure assistance. Under the direction of the Associate Directors, the incumbent will assess the needs of co-ops to stabilize and improve the buildings financial and physical condition including preparing loan packages and "work-out" plans and/or requirements for fulfilling monitoring agreements. Job Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree * Able to establish productive trust-based relationships with residents and leaders of limited equity housing co-operatives * Able to establish productive relationships with real estate professionals, particularly property managers, bank representatives, and government officials * Proficient in Microsoft office programs, especially Excel * Able to analyze and develop budgets * Able to research government regulations and legal documents and interpret them for concerned parties * The skills needed to express oneself clearly and persuasively in speech and in writing * Able to work both independently and as part of a team * A disposition that is inclined toward optimism, even under conditions of some adversity and pressure * A problem solving/dispute resolution style that favors flexibility and creativity * Able to attend evening meetings at least two evenings per week * Spanish fluency a plus Salary: $34,000/yr depending upon qualifications and experience To Apply: Send a letter and resume to: UHAB- Urban Homesteading Assistance Board 120 Wall Street, 20th Floor New York, NY 10005 or by Fax: (212) 344-6457 or by E-mail: henderson@uhab.org Full job description: www.uhab.org/jobs More Information: www.uhab.org UHAB is an equal opportunity employer


RESIDENT CHAPERONE--Dance Theatre Of Harlem, Inc.--We are seeking summer housing chaperones to oversee approximately 20-25 students in a Harlem, NYC youth hostel. Chaperones will be required to reside with students in the hostel for the entire six (6) weeks of the program. Candidates are expected to have experience in residence living, supervising young adolescents. All candidates must commit to 24hours/7day a week schedule. CPR/RTE Certification a plus. Chaperones selected for this program will begin June 28, 2008.


TENANT ORGANIZER--CLUSTER Housing Resource Center--Yonkers nonprofit seeks F/T bilingual Tenant Organizer to develop/assist Tenant Associations; conduct housing inspections and landlord-negotiations; provide relocation assistance when tenants displaced; community education on housing issues; translations. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree; community organizing &/or housing experience; Spanish-English bilingual; automobile and license; flexible schedule. Fax resume to HRC 914-963-6455; email jshenk@clusterinc.org.


VICE PRESIDENT-OPERATIONS--United Nations Development Corporation--UNDC United Nations Development Corporation New York, New York VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONS (Real Estate) The United Nations Development Corporation (UNDC) seeks a Vice President - Operations to direct a range of real estate management services and administrative functions for 1.5 million SF complex, encompassing three buildings on the east side of Manhattan, near United Nations Headquarters. UNDC is a public benefit corporation with responsibility to develop offices, residential and other facilities for UN personnel, UN-related organizations, missions to the UN, and visitors to the UN within UNDC's district. Since its creation by the state of New York in 1968, UNDC has been a catalyst for commercial and residential revitalization in the vicinity of the UN Headquarters. UNDC has operating revenue of $36.2 million with total assets of $153.9 million. Reporting to and working in consultation with the President and Senior Vice President-Operations, the Vice President-Operations will direct real estate management services and administrative functions. The Vice President-Operations (VP-Operations) must possess a combination of strategic acumen, technical skills and operational savvy. The broad range of real estate management services and administrative functions for which the Vice President-Operations is responsible includes: tenant and property management; asset management; budget planning, strategic communications; project planning and management of capital improvements including renovations and alterations. The ideal candidate will have successfully led similar functions in a complex organizational setting and must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, such as architecture, construction management or engineering. Outstanding communication skills and a service orientation are essential. Please submit letter of introduction and resume electronically to: 3665@imsearch.com Donna Cramer, Senior Associate, Isaacson Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: 617-262-6500 The United Nations Development Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer


WEB AND DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR--CUNY NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute--The CUNY NYC Early Childhood Professional Development Institute is seeking a part-time Web and Database Administrator to manage its website as well as assist with publication design and database management. For more details about the position please visit: http://www.rfcuny.org/hr/pvn/cgi-bin/show_job.asp?pvn=RAD-233.

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