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WITHOUT ENOUGH MONEY, WHAT'S NEXT FOR NYCHA?
Could the simple necessity of public housing shape a financially stronger future?
By Karen Loew >
HOLD 'EM ACCOUNTABLE: DEVELOPER FILING PROPOSED
A City Council bill would require those who use public subsidies to spell out a project's public impact.
By Lauren Victory >
LEMURS AT THE LION HOUSE: EXOTIC AND ENERGY-SAVING
A grand old building at the Bronx Zoo becomes young again with a unique environmental credential - and plenty of animals too.
By Carolyn Whelan >
THE CHANGING FACE OF FOSTER CARE IN NYC
Institutionalized foster care for teens appears to be reaching the end of an era.
By the Staff of Child Welfare Watch >
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Tues., July 15, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshop: Fundraising Campaign Materials; Sponsor: Support Center for Nonprofit Management; Location: 305 7th Ave. (between West 27th & West 28th Sts.); To Register: http://www.supportcenteronline.org/view_
entry.php?id=3868&date=20080715; Fee.
Thurs., July 17, 6:30 p.m. Lecture: Civic Talk: Battles over Development; Sponsor: Museum of the City of New York; Location: 1220 5th Ave. at 104th St.; Reservations and Program Info: (212) 534-1672, ext. 3395 or www.mcny.org/public_programs; Fee.
Thurs., July 17, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Benefit: CUP's 2008 Summer Benefit; Sponsor: The Center for Urban Pedagogy; Location: 60 Lispenard St., 7th flr. (between Broadway and Church Sts.); To RSVP: info@anothercupdevelopment.org; Fee.
Sat., July 19, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Event: Gender Equality Festival; Sponsor: Girls for Gender Equity; Location: Von King Park in Brooklyn; More Info: Bailey Pescatore (718) 857-1393 or sisters@ggenyc.org; Free.
Tues., July 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Tour: Summer Field Trip to Bradhurst Neighborhood in Harlem; Sponsor: Women in Housing and Finance; Location: Begins at the Northeast corner of Edgecombe Ave. & 145th St. (at corner of St. Nicholas Park); To RSVP: whfnyc@gmail.com; $10.
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IN THE NEWS
Nourishing NYC: Increasing Food Stamps Access In Immigrant Communities
Many noncitizens are eligible for food stamps, but greater outreach is needed to help them.
Urban Justice Center
45-Year Low For Welfare
Drop in welfare rolls is attributed to Bloomberg's welfare reform and employment encouragement.
New York Post
Raise the Roof, Lower the Costs: Construction Costs and Housing Affordability in NYC
The high price of union labor is one of many elements driving up affordable housing costs, says this report.
Center for Rethinking Development
City Will Explore Broad Bike-Sharing Plan
NYC may follow Paris and D.C. in this mode of promoting bicycling.
The New York Times
Area Shuls Begin Levying Fuel Taxes
With energy costs rising, it's that or higher membership dues.
The Jewish Week
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BUDGET & CONTRACTS MANAGER/ANALYST--People & Systems--Are you a Budget Analyst or a Grants Accountant working in a nonprofit organization where advancement is not an option?
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZER--New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund--We are a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental political organization, seeking a full-time Organizer to coordinate a strategic effort to identify and cultivate environment-minded voters in NYC.
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DIRECTOR--New York Professional Nurses Union--DIRECTOR, New York Professional Nurses Union. NYPNU is a grassroots, independent union representing approximately 1,000 Registered Nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital. We are seeking an experienced individual to administer the contract, provide membership education and support collective bargaining. Qualifications: at least 3 years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree, strong writing and speaking skills, ability to troubleshoot computers, ability to manipulate data in Excel spreadsheets, commitment to trade unionism, background in health care a plus. $75,000+ depending on experience; comprehensive benefit package. Apply by July 31st; the sooner, the better. Send cover letter and resume to:
Zauderer@nypnu.org, Fax: (212)988-2073
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DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI OPERATIONS--Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation--Founded in 1983, The Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation was created to support the legacy of the nation's premier high school for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation is seeking a Director of Alumni Operations (DOA) This new position will be a key member of the management team and will be the lead manager overseeing the administrative and alumni programs the Foundation. The DOA is expected to develop programs, procedures and/or processes necessary to build a strong and sustainable infrastructure.
She or he will demonstrate proven ability to manage growth in a small organization with the ability to use a performance management system to develop and motivate paid and volunteer staff in a team environment.
The successful candidate must be a strong manager with at least five years experience in alumni relations and a bachelor's degree (Masters Degree preferred) in education, public administration or a related field.
Applications should include a thoughtful cover letter, a resume, salary requirements and 3 references. to BTAFsearch@kr-strategies.com. Please include "DOA" in the subject line.
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE--Lawyers Alliance for New York--Lawyers Alliance for New York, the leading provider of pro bono business law services to nonprofits, seeks a Director of Finance with 5+ years experience working in finance in the nonprofit sector, including excellent bookkeeping skills. Please visit the News section at www.lawyersalliance.org for details. Salary $60K plus DOE. Send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, by e-mail to: to financeadminsearch08@lawyersalliance.org. No regular mail, fax, or phone inquiries.
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INTERNAL ORGANIZER--Transport Workers Union Local 100--TWU Local 100 is recruiting for the position of full-time Internal Organizer, which will last approximately six months.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Assist in organizing actions and media events.
Light data entry and managing correspondence.
Others as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A commitment to progressive social change and activist experience.
Strong writing ability.
Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment.
Diplomatic persistence, determination, and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated administrative and organizational ability.
Willingness to learn.
Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, and Power Point a must.
People of color and women are strongly urged to apply.
Competitive salary.
Each applicant must provide:
Résumé
Short writing sample
Email required materials to jobposting@twulocal100.org no later than July 30.
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INWOOD SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR--Five Towns Community Center,Inc.--The Five Towns Community Center, Inc. a non-profit organization in Lawrence, New York is seeking a Director for its Inwood Senior Center. Must have a minimum of a BA in psychology,human services or social work, two years of supervisory experience and knowledge of senior programming. Email cover letter and resume to dlipman@fivetownsmail.org
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LGBT COMMUNITY LIAISON--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's Office--Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a LGBT Community Liaison to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the Office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan's LGBT community and constituents. The Liaison would represent the Borough President's Office throughout the City and work under the supervision of the Borough President's Director of Community Affairs & Constituent Services. For a detailed description of the major responsibilities of this position and the job requirements please visit: www.mbpo.org. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to skhan@manhattanbp.org.
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MANAGER, SOCIAL SERVICES--inMotion, Inc--InMotion seeks a full-time professional with a Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school and current New York State licensure (LMSW/LCSW) to provide supportive social services to women and supervise social work graduate student interns. This position offers an exciting professional opportunity to manage and grow a program of counseling, advocacy and referral services to women in family crisis. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of and experience with domestic violence and indigent clients is required. SIFI certification and prior experience as a field instructor is required.
Application: Please send resume and cover letter to Legalsocialjobs@inmotiononline.org . Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.
inMotion is an equal opportunity employer.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR--New York Landmarks Conservancy--For the Conservancy's Historic Properties Fund, a nonprofit revolving loan fund that finances restoration work on historic properties in NYC. Duties include marketing, loan origination, closing coordination, project management, and other historic preservation work. See full description at www.nylandmarks.org
By regular mail, please send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:
Karen Ansis
NY Landmarks Conservancy
One Whitehall Street
NY,NY 10004
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AUTOMOTIVE HS YABC--Good Shepherd Services--Good Shepherd Services, a leading NYC non-profit committed to the success of young people, seeks a Program Director for the YABC program at Automotive High School. The Program Director implements and oversees the YABC program, a youth development, educational, social and work support program for 250-300 students annually, including planning and coordinating program components and extensive collaborations with DOE Personnel.
MSW req'd; supervisory exp & direct practice exp, including working w/ adolescents in a school setting required. In addition to competitive pay & benefits, GSS offers excellent training & supervision.
Apply at www.goodshepherds.org.
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PROJECT MANAGER--Clinton Housing Development Company--The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day project management of affordable housing development projects, including coordinating all development activities with the appropriate tenants, contractors, owners, architects, engineers and government agencies. Annual Salary $45,000-50,000. Send resume and cover letter to applications@clintonhousing.org or fax to 212-967-1649. Subject line should read Project Manager
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PROPERTY MANAGER--SEBCO Development, Inc.--Full Service Property Management Company that has been servicing the Bronx Community for 40 years seeks a full time experienced Property Manager. Must have 2 years minimum experience managing low/moderate income properties. Properties consist of HUD Federally subsidized projects, section 8, and Tax credit properties. Thorough knowledge of working with budgets, maintenance, repairs and all technical building systems, NYC housing maintenance code and section 8 regulations. Experience with supervision of unionized work force. Ability to understand capital improvement specifications and prepare government submissions. Successful candidate must have the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment while maintaining team morale. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Please email or fax resumes to:sebcodevelopment@yahoo.com or 718-617-2992.
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