COROLATION

IN THIS ISSUE

Volume V, Issue V - May 2006

Sublease Available in Coro Office
Leadership New York information session - Thursday, May 18 @ 6:30pm
Next Week! Coro's Lewis Rudin Awards for Civic Leadership - Wednesday, May 24
Fellows Program Graduation: Friday, May 26 @ 5:30 pm
Leadership New York XVIII Application Readings: June 7-14
Exploring Leadership youth ambassadors complete school projects
Profile of an Exploring Leadership Graduate
Snapshot of a Coro Alum - Julia Rivera
Coro Alum on the Move
Get your Coro On: Connect with Coro Alum
Opportunities to Learn About Civic and Policy Issues
Opportunities and Jobs in the Community
Contact Us

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Heads Up…What's New at Coro

Office Sublease Available in Lower Manhattan – 42 Broadway, 18^th Floor

The Coro New York Leadership Center seeks subtenant(s) for 1-3 windowed offices (up to 420 square feet) located at 42 Broadway – two blocks south of Wall Street. Rent includes shared use of two conference rooms, large training room, reception area, etc. Rent negotiable at $2700 ($850-$1000 per office). Contact Sheryl Parker at (212) 248-2935 ext. 311.

Upcoming Events at Coro New York

Leadership New York information session – Thursday, May 18, 2006

 There is still time to encourage friends and colleagues to apply for the 2006-07 class of Leadership New York, Coro’s civic leadership development program for mid-career professionals from across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Please spread the word about our upcoming information session:

WHEN:		Thursday, May 18, 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE:		PIMCO (a unit of Allianz) 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 49th Floor (Between 54th and 55th Streets)
RSVP:		Please RSVP to lny@coro.org by Wednesday, May 17

We encourage you to pass this information along to other talented, civic-minded colleagues who would be interested in learning more about Leadership New York from current and recent participants of the program. The deadline to apply for the 2006-07 class of Leadership New York is Friday, June 2, 2006.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mona Chun, Director of Outreach and Communication at (212) 248-2935 ext. 305.

Next Week! Coro’s Lewis Rudin Awards for Civic Leadership - May 24, 2006

This year’s Lewis Rudin Awards for Civic Leadership benefit dinner will take place at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers on Wednesday, May 24.  Please join us for Coro’s biggest night of the year as we recognize three of Coro’s distinguished alumni!                  

Once again this year’s dinner will include a riverside cocktail reception; delectable food; inspiring words and the chance to meet and mingle with today’s top civic-minded New Yorkers. This is also Coro’s largest fundraiser, helping us to bring Coro New York programs to a wide variety of participants — from teens to older adults. If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation. Contact (866) 609-0952 or www.benefitoffice.org/coro for more information or to make reservations. You can also contact Heather Troup at (212) 248-2935 ext. 309 with questions.

Coro’s Rudin Award recognizes New Yorkers from the private, nonprofit, and public sectors who demonstrate leadership, vision, commitment and service to the City. We are pleased to announce that this year all three of our honorees are Coro alumni: Majora Carter was recently awarded a MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Grant for her work as founder and Executive Director of Sustainable South Bronx. Joseph B. Rose is a nationally recognized real estate developer who served for eight years as Chairman of the New York City Planning Commission and as Director of the Department of City Planning. Robert W. Walsh is the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services; in that role he has invigorated the City's business improvement districts and energized support for minority- and women-owned enterprises. Other speakers include New York State Assemblyman Ruben Diaz, Jr., restaurateur Danny Meyer and downtown leader Carl Weisbrod.

Fellows Program Graduation: Friday, May 26, 2006 @ 5:00 – 8:00pm

Join us as we celebrate the graduation of the 2005-06 class of our Fellows Program in Public Affairs on Friday, May 26. The twelve graduating Fellows have an exciting program planned, including reflections on their nine months with Coro as well as a video presentation and slide show of the year’s highlights.

Fellows Program Graduation
Friday May 26, 2006
Free Admission to the Museum from 3:30 – 4:45pm
Graduation Ceremony from 5:00 – 6:30pm

Con Edision Education Gallery
Brooklyn Museum of Art
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Fore more information or to RSVP, please contact Elizabeth Wilkins. We look forward to introducing you to our extraordinary Fellows program grads!

Leadership New York XVIII Application Readings: June 7-14

As the June 2 deadline for Leadership New York applications looms, we are gearing up for a series of application reading gatherings, taking place in the June at the Coro New York office.

Help us select the next class of Leadership New York! Current participants and alumni of all Coro programs are invited, as we get to know and assess the talented pool of applicants for the 2006-07 class of Leadership New York. These readings will help determine who will be invited for a personal interview, which is the second stage in the assessment process.

If you are interested in joining us at any of the reading sessions listed below, or would like to come in to read applications at any another time, please RSVP to Amira El-Ghobashy with specific times of availability. Light snacks will be provided.

Coro New York Leadership Center – 42 Broadway, 18^th Floor

Wednesday, June 7 @ 12pm – 2:30pm  &  5:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, June 8 @ 8am – 10am  &  12pm – 2:30pm
Friday, June 9  @ 12pm – 2:30pm
Monday, June 12 @ 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Tuesday, June 13 @ 8am – 10am  &  12pm – 2:30pm
Wednesday, June 14 @ 8am – 10am

Interviews with the candidates will be scheduled from the end of June through mid-July. All Leadership New York alumni will be invited to co-host interviews with program staff, helping us to evaluate and determine who will make it into LNY XVIII. Volunteer now or keep an eye on your inbox for more information in the next issue of Corolation!

Lewis Rudin Awards for Civic Leadership
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
For more information, contact
Heather Troup at (212) 248-2935 ext. 309.

Fellows Program Graduation: Friday, May 26, 2006
Join us at the Brooklyn Museum!
For more info or to RSVP, contact Elizabeth Wilkins.

LNY XVIII Deadline to Apply – June 2, 2006
Have a friend or colleague who may be interested in Leadership New York?
Refer them to us at lny@coro.org or refer them to our mailing list!

LNY XVIII Application Readings – June 7 – 14
Help us select the next class of Leadership New York!
RSVP to Amira El-Ghobashy with specific times of availability.

Catch up with Coro New York Programs

Exploring Leadership youth ambassadors complete school projects

The Exploring Leadership youth ambassadors have had a busy couple of months, completing peer education presentations, assisting with recruitment and selection for the next class, and planning and implementing community action projects to address education issues at their schools. The following is a summary of each school’s project:

The students from the Bushwick School for Social Justice addressed the problem of high drop-out rates among teen parents in their community. They organized a letter writing campaign to support the opening of more LYFE Centers (Living for the Young Family through Education) to provide schooling and support services to teen parents. The youth ambassadors collected 130 letters and sent them to the Mayor, and to the school’s Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor.

The students from the School for Democracy and Leadership focused on school funding equity. They organized a fundraising dance for the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, as well as a poetry slam to raise awareness through student voices. Approximately 100 students attended the poetry slam and 100 students across three campuses attended the dance.

Exploring Leadership participants from Urban Academy looked at the quality of small schools. They felt their school had many effective practices that other small schools would benefit from knowing. They organized the production of a documentary, “What Makes Urban Academy Work,” to be used to help open two new small schools in the same model as Urban Academy.

The students from the High School for Public Service conducted research in which they found that having too many small schools in one building can result in tension and conflict as a result of sharing space. They created a magazine of approximately 40 student-written submissions about the pros and cons of small schools sharing space.

The youth ambassadors also led Exploring Leadership recruitment presentations at their schools; served as judges, activity leaders and interviewers for the program’s Selection Day events; and assisted in the interview and selection process of Exploring Leadership summer staff.

For more information, contact Laura Shmishkiss, Program Director of Exploring Leadership.

Profile of an Exploring Leadership Graduate

In recognition of all the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the Exploring Leadership youth ambassadors over the past year, we would like to share with you an inspiring profile of one of this year’s graduates. Congratulations to all of our extraordinary student participants – we look forward to keeping up with you – at future Coro events and in the news!

Jose Giron, Bushwick School for Social Justice, 10^th Grade
(Coro’s Exploring Leadership Program 2005-2006)

It’s hard to find a facet of 16-year-old youth ambassador Jose Giron’s life that doesn’t incorporate leadership. When he’s not learning about the New York City Department of Education with fellow students in Coro’s Exploring Leadership class or playing basketball with his niece and nephew, he enjoys spending time with his brother. “Family is really important,” says Jose, who serves as a role model not only to his family, but unassumingly inspires New Yorkers of every age.

With his hands clasped in his lap, Jose elaborates with thoughtful composure on his time with Coro. “I came to Coro because I wanted to make a change,” he says, “I’ve noticed problems in a lot of schools.” Addressing education reform is the focus of the Exploring Leadership program. Jose pursued the program when he found in it an opportunity to inspire real change.

Toting signs and scripted presentations, Jose and five other motivated high-schoolers ascended the stairs of the historic Tweed Courthouse last summer, prepared to share core findings with representatives of the New York City Department of Education about the lack of space and resources in crowded New York City high schools. Relaying a personal experience from his school, Jose impressed members of the DOE with his knowledge and enthusiasm towards education reform. “It felt good because the people at the DOE heard our opinion and knew that [we] may be young, but we know what we’re talking about and want to make a change,” he says with satisfaction.

Witnessing the changes that have come from his action, Jose is encouraged to continue spreading awareness about important issues. “I want to go to college for African-American studies and pre-law,” he says without hesitation. Becoming educated and spreading awareness of racial injustice are on the top of his list, and from the confidence he exudes, it is evident he won’t have a problem making progress on whatever he decides to do next.

Snapshot of a Coro Alum

Each month, we feature a profile of a Coro alum in the news to share his/her extraordinary work with the Coro community. Read on to learn about one Coro alum who serves New York’s public health sector as Director of Communications at the New York Organ Donor Network.

Julia Rivera, Director of Communications, New York Organ Donor Network
(Coro's Hispanic Women's Leadership Program)

Julia Rivera’s job is about more than helping people. It’s about more than leadership, dedication, or ambition. It’s about life. “To be involved with organ donation is to be the ultimate Samaritan,” she says, the words rushing from her lips. “The miracle of transplants is that upon death, we can give the gift of life… everyone has within them the gift of life!”

As the Director of Communications for the New York Organ Donor Network, Julia considers collaboration and networking the most important part of her job. The New York Organ Donor Network covers over 13 million people in the New York/Metro area, including 108 hospitals and nine transplant centers. Dealing with interdependent relationships is what her job is all about, and her experience in Coro’s Hispanic Women’s Leadership Program over 20 years ago was one of her first steps towards building the networking skills she now relies on every day.

When Rivera joined Coro, she was working at the NYC Regional Office Division for Youth. As a new leader at the time, the Coro program was essential to her realizing her own potential as both a professional and an activist. “Coming together showed that we can make a difference, and that we can utilize the methodology that Coro provides to position ourselves better as leaders and to have integrity in whatever walk of life we pursue subsequently,” she recalls. The value of working with a network exclusively comprised of women – minorities, at that – also contributed to her rising role in the community. “It was reinforced that as a female you can take a leadership position, you can become effective, you can be assertive without being aggressive, you can inquire and challenge each other and learn from each other,” she says.

As the lead communications officer for the Organ Donor Network, Rivera aims to create a shift in the way people look at donation. “As a society, across ethnic, religious and cultural boundaries, people think little about death,” she notes. “My project right now is to reach out to people, young and old, to transcend perceptions and dispel myths about transplants so that [they] realize that we have an incredible opportunity to give the gift of life…and to do so with dignity. You can allow someone to see, to breathe, to live.”

Congratulations to Julia for inspiring us with her tireless work and dedication to improving and sustaining the lives of those in need. We are proud to count you as one of Coro New York’s leading lights!

For more information about the Gift of Life log on to www.donatelifeny.org.

Coro Alum on the Move

Harry Feder (Leadership New York XV)

Many congratulations to Harry Feder and Hallie Levin on the birth of their son, Ellis Samuel Feder, on April 28, 2006. Harry and Hallie have already begun prepping Ellis for Leadership New York L. Coro is thrilled to have another great leader on the way!

Debra Jean-Louis (Leadership New York XVII)

Debra Jean-Louis was recently invited to speak at the American Society for Public Administration's 67^th National Conference in Denver, Colorado. Debra represented the Metropolitan Transit Authority by participating on a panel entitled, When Bureaucracy Works: New York City Transit. Hats-off to Debra on this exciting highlight in her career!

Are you a Coro Alum with a new job? New spouse? New baby? Please share your “On the Move” news by emailing us.

Get Your Coro On: Connect with Coro Alum

Coro New York Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)

The Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) supports Coro’s work, raises awareness and funds for Coro and provides advice on Coro’s future. There are currently three CAAB committees: a Nominations and Strategic Partnerships Committee, a Program Committee and a Fundraising and Events Committee. Committees work with Coro staff to support key organizational priorities. To learn more about the CAAB, contact Helene Blieberg.

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Join the Coro alumni in Boston.

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If you would like to be involved with the Coro National Alumni Association, subscribe to the listserv by visiting the website.

Opportunities to Learn About Civic and Policy Issues

The following are a few upcoming events that we think may be of interest. To suggest event listings for future issues, feel free to email corolation@coro.org. This month’s highlighted events are:

Locked Out: Disenfranchisement and American Democracy
Thursday, May 18, 12:00 - 2:00pm
220 Fifth Ave, 5^th Floor

Join Demos, Right to Vote, Brennan Center for Justice and Legal Action Center in welcoming Jeff Manza and Christopher Uggen, co-authors of Locked Out: Felon Disenfranchisement and American Democracy. 5.4 million Americans. 1 in every 40 voting age adults is denied the right to participate in democratic elections because of a past or current felony conviction. The vast majority of these 5.4 million people are not currently in prison. In several American states, 1 in 4 black men cannot vote due to a felony conviction. Locked Out exposes one of the most important, yet little known, threats to the health of American democracy today. It reveals the centrality of racial factors in the origins of these laws, and their impact on politics today. Marshalling the first real empirical evidence on the issue to make a case for reform, the authors' path-breaking analysis will inform all future policy and political debates on the laws governing the political rights of those who are incarcerated and former prisoners. Register online at www.demos.org/page179.cfm or call (212) 633-1405 ext. 533.

“The Lew Rudin Way” (a documentary)
Sunday, May 21, 12:00pm
Airing on NBC television network

“The Lew Rudin Way,” narrated by Sidney Poitier, is a powerful 60-minute documentary that tells the story of Lew Rudin, founder and Co-Chairman of Rudin Management Company and fondly known as “Mr. New York.” The film details Lew’s significant contributions to the City that culminated in the unveiling in April 2002 of Lew Rudin Way at Park Avenue and 52^nd Street.

Tracing the history of Lew Rudin, his family, business, and civic duty, The Lew Rudin Way highlights the legacy of a true New Yorker who profoundly impacted the City he loved. It is filled with Lew’s own words and memories, insights, thoughts, and feelings of family, friends, political, civic, and business leaders, who worked tirelessly with Lew to help fulfill his vision to make his “town” the greatest city in the world.

Public Authority Reform: Next Steps
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm
Community Church of New York, 40 East 35^th Street

The Women’s City Club of New York and The League of Women Voters of the City of New York present a panel discussion featuring Jo Brill, Director of State Studies, Citizens Budget Commission and Blair Horner, Legislative Director, NY Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). Moderated by Alan Hevesi, Comptroller, State of New York. Public authority reform legislation was signed into law in early 2006. As a result, the 740 public authorities in New York State are now subject to improved governance and more oversight of their operations. But troubling issues remain: Should we limit the amount of debt that public authorities can issue without voter consent? How do we strike a balance between independence and oversight of public authority operations? What is the outlook for additional reform in an election year?
Speakers will focus on the current situation, Public Authorities, Where are we now? Have the problems been solved? What remains to be done? What can we do to ensure continued progress? Advance registration is requested by calling (212) 353-8070 ext.14 or emailing info@wccny.org. Admission $10; Free for students, WCC, and LWV-NY members.

Making Choices: Understanding Energy from the Customer’s Perspective
Friday, June 2, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Con Edison, 4 Irving Place, Auditorium

Through information sessions and sharing best practices, this Advocacy Today Conference, Making Choices, will educate participants to help their constituents make informed energy decisions and create opportunities to forge new customer-driven partnerships. Adolfo Carrión Jr., Bronx Borough President, will be the Keynote Speaker. RSVP is required to confirm your registration and ensure admission to the building. Be sure to bring photo identification on the day of the conference. Please RSVP by Friday, May 26 to Sandy Rodriguez or (212) 460-2572.

Getting the Deal Done: A Conference on Making New York State
Brownfields Law Work For You
Friday, June 9, Breakfast and registration @ 8:30am; Program @ 11:00am
SUNY College at Old Westbury, Duane L. Jones Recital Hall

The program will have 3 panel discussions focusing on the New York State Brownfield Law Financial and Tax Incentives for Brownfields Cleanup and community involvement in Brownfields Redevelopment. Speakers will include representatives from various government entities, legal, financial and environmental professionals and community leaders. Featured speakers include: Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, President, SUNY College at Old Westbury; Honorable Steve Levy, Suffolk County Executive; Honorable Thomas Suozzi, Nassau County Executive. Cost of registration is $50 by May 19, $65 after May 19. Scholarships are available. For more information, contact Kevin Tolan at (516) 873-0230 ext. 20 or visit www.sustainableli.org/conference.html.

Nonprofit Bootcamp
Saturday, June 10, 9:00am - 9:00pm
NYU Stern School of Business, 44 West 4^th Street

Join 450 emerging nonprofit leaders at Craigslist Foundation's New York Nonprofit Boot Camp, presented by Mission Research. Get inspired and energized to take your nonprofit to the next level! This action-packed day will coach you in key aspects of starting and running a nonprofit or social enterprise and link you with innovative ideas, tools, people and organizations. The modest $50 fee guarantees access to: all seminars and workshops (tracks include Nonprofit Basics, Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship and IT/Technology), Meals, an exhibit hall filled with organizations that serve the nonprofit community, an evening networking reception, and a range of high profile speakers. For more information and to register, please visit the website at www.craigslistfoundation.org.

An Evening with Martin and Langston
Saturday, June 10, cocktail reception @ 6:00pm; performance @ 7:30 – 9:00pm
Skirball Center for Performing Arts at NYU, 566 Laguardia Place

Danny Glover and Felix Justice present a benefit performance for the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) on Saturday, June 10^th. An Evening with Martin and Langston draws the audience into the worlds of two of the greatest American writers and orators of the 20th century, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Langston Hughes. Justice brings to life two of King's most memorable speeches and Glover portrays Hughes, one of the 20th century's most celebrated writers, in theatrical readings. Tickets start at just $50 or you can meet Danny Glover at the cocktail reception for $275. For more information on the event or to buy tickets, visit www.cucs.org and click on the event link.

Opportunities and Jobs in the Community

Seeking Summer Leadership Intern: Coro New York Leadership Center

The Coro New York Leadership Center is seeking a Summer Leadership Intern to begin mid-May 2006 to work with the Leadership New York Program. Leadership New York is Coro’s widely recognized civic leadership program for mid-career professionals. Participants of Leadership New York spend nine months exploring the City’s pressing public policy issues.

The Coro Summer Leadership Intern will manage key aspects of the application and selection process and assist in curriculum development. Responsibilities will include: managing intake of applications and maintaining and tracking applicant files; recruiting and coordinating alumni volunteers; participating in the selection of the class of 2007; assembling notification packets; compiling and organizing curriculum binders; arranging logistics for program orientation and opening retreat. Applicants must have strong written and oral communication skills, keen attention-to-detail and organizational skills, flexibility, creativity, and a good sense of humor. The position requires a minimum of 30 hours/week for twelve weeks (depending on start date, early June to mid-August preferred.) For more information including required materials for application, please visit the website at www.coro.org, or email Amira El-Ghobashy.

Children’s Rights: Media Relations Specialist

Children’s Rights seeks a Media Relations Specialist to create and implement media strategies and work with national and local media to heighten the profile of Children’s Rights and to frame coverage and debate on issues relevant to abused and neglected children. Responsibilities include: generating awareness of Children’s Rights through extensive media outreach; writing and distributing press releases and media advisories; PowerPoint presentations; organizing interviews, press conferences, briefings and editorial board meetings, and ensuring effective relations between media and staff. Applicant must have a BA degree and minimum of three to six years experience working in public relations and/or journalism, with demonstrated experience with mainstream media, developing media strategies, shaping response to media inquiries, pitching reporters and successfully placing news and feature stories, letters to the editor and op-eds. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to: Children’s Rights HR- Media Specialist; 330 7th Avenue, 4th Floor; New York, NY 10001, or fax to (212) 683-4015.

City Year Boston: multiple positions

The following positions will be available at City Year starting July, 2006:

• Communications Manager
• Executive Assistant
• Government Relations Manager
• Program Manager (4)
• Training Manager

For more information, please visit the website at www.cityyear.org/getinvolved/joinstaff/getjobs.cfm, or contact Charlie Phillips at cphillips@cityyear.org.

Computers for Youth: Chief Development Officer

Computers for Youth is seeking an outstanding individual who has experience ranging across the fundraising spectrum and who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment stellar candidate to become the Chief Development Officer. He/she will develop the funding base required for CFY's growth into a national organization. CFY has already put in place many of the critical building blocks for developing this base: they have conducted an annual appeal for four years, increasing their yield each year; they have successfully garnered a government grant from the New York City Council that covers almost 20% of their yearly cash needs; and they will be hosting their first high-profile fundraising event this spring. In only six years since its founding, CFY has grown to a $2M organization that serves thousands of families each year. This position is based in New York City. Please send nominations to kberger@cfy.org and/or apply by sending the following documents as attachments to cdojob@cfy.org: (1) a resume and (2) a cover letter that is only one page in length, states how you heard about this position and describes how your experience and background makes you an excellent fit for this position. No telephone inquiries, please.

The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation: Portfolio Associate

The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation seeks a Portfolio Associate to develop a portfolio of investments in youth-serving organizations that result in increases in the positive opportunities for low-income youth. Responsibilities include: helping to research potential organizations; drafting investment recommendations; assisting in business planning; and supporting staff in the management of selected grantee organizations. Applicants must have experience in both the private and public sector and particular strengths in nonprofit organizational development. An undergraduate degree in business, public administration, or a related field, with experience in financial analysis in required. To apply please email a resume and cover letter to pasearch@emcf.org.

Jewish Funds for Justice (Los Angeles): Associate Director of Organizing

Jewish Funds for Justice (JFSJ) is a public operating foundation with a commitment to build a powerful Jewish justice movement. JFSJ invests in community economic development, makes grants to grassroots organizations of low-income people, and trains and develops today's emerging Jewish leaders. The Associate Director will help lead the work in congregation-based community organizing by overseeing and developing organizing strategies, cultivating foundation and donor interest, and coordinate large-scale organizing events. He or she will take the lead in maintaining/building close and effective working relationships with clergy, lay leaders, funders, and other partners, at the city, state and national level. Qualifications include 5+ years of organizing experience and familiarity with the West Coast Jewish Community and Jewish texts and history. A desire to live on the West coast is preferred, with willingness to travel critical. To apply, please mail, resume, cover letter and salary history to: Attn: Benjamin Ross; Jewish Funds for Justice; 330 Seventh Avenue, 14^th Floor; New York, NY 10001, fax to (212) 213-2233, or email jobs@jewishjustice.org.

Brian Kavanagh for State Assembly: multiple volunteer/internship opportunities

Progressive Democratic candidate for New York State Assembly is seeking energetic interns and organizers to work with a team of professionals. The campaign is looking for highly motivated field, policy, and finance interns to work with staff in the Manhattan office. Field Interns will assist in all aspects of voter contact and outreach efforts. They will accompany the candidate at subway stops and during any voter contact activities. Responsibilities include helping to direct the grassroots field operation including building drops, tracking support, sign blitzing, petitioning, and organizing volunteers. Policy Interns will work closely with the Policy Director to research and prepare policy platform for the campaign. Finance Interns will work directly with the Campaign Manager to oversee the campaign's fundraising operations. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, energetic, and dedicated to progressive Democratic politics. Please send a resume to assemblynys@gmail.com if interested.

New York Jets of the NFL: Manager, Strategic Finance

The New York Jets of the National Football League are seeking to hire an individual with a minimum of two years of internal or management consulting experience to serve as the Manager for Strategic Finance. This individual will work closely with the Senior Vice President of Finance to develop strategic and financial goals for the individual businesses and departments across the Company. Work will be project-oriented and be similar to that of an internal consulting team, including: creating management reports on business unit performance; tracking data against industry benchmarks; assisting in the development of a plan of finance for the New Meadowlands Stadium; building consolidated financial projections for team and stadium assets. In addition to consulting experience, applicants should have knowledge of accounting, finance, marketing and business development; strong Excel financial modeling skills; excellent written and oral communication skills. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Andrew Cantor at acantor@jets.nfl.com.

NYC Community Board 2: District Manager

Community Board 2 is looking for active citizens with an interest in local government. The manager maintains a district office and provides administrative support to the board and its committees. The manager will design and supervise activities for public engagement, planning, and advocacy, working with elected officials, governmental agencies, local residents, and businesses. Meetings are held in the evening so flexible hours are a must. Responsibilities include organization and participation of board meetings and maintaining communication among members. Applicants must be college graduates with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and residents of New York City. To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to CBJ2Job@msn.com.

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development: Strategic Planning

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s (HPD) Division of Strategic Planning is seeking an experienced professional with strong analytic and project management skills to help drive the agency’s strategic planning process. The Division manages the agency’s strategic planning process, supports the rest of the agency in defining and achieving its strategic goals, and takes on program evaluation assignments that are part of the strategic planning process. The analyst will work closely with the Assistant Commissioner of the Division, but should also be able to operate independently, to carry out assignments in a timely fashion, and demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making. Proficiency in Access, PowerPoint, and Excel is recommended. Experience in management consulting or operations research is a plus. To apply for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Attn:  Peter Grace, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning, 100 Gold Street, Room 5-B10, New York, NY 10038; email: gracep@hpd.nyc.gov.

NYC Department of Small Business Services: multiple positions

The Department of Small Business Services is looking to fill the following open positions:

• Senior Software Engineer
• Operations and Technology Project Assistant

The Senior Software Engineer will work directly with the Strategic Operations Unit and all levels of the agency to develop web-based software applications that support Agency strategy and enable the program Divisions to achieve their objectives. The Operations and Technology Project Assistant will manage strategic initiatives supported by technology as well as projects designed to support SBS’ program Divisions’ objectives and goals. For further information, please visit the website at www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/html/jobs.html or contact Donald Jackson at djackson@sbs.nyc.gov.

NYC GirlsREACH: Consultant

The NYC Commission on Women’s Issues (CWI) and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) seek a consultant for 8-12 months for the direction and management of their youth development program, NYC GirlsREACH. The selected candidate will be experienced in managing youth development programs, and must be able to commit no less than 25 hours of work with the agencies per week until December 31, 2006 (to possibly be extended). Assignments will include: developing and executing workshops for participating interns, including outreach and coordination of speakers; maintaining relationships with each intern, participating community-based organization (CBO), and sponsoring employer throughout the program; managing all Summer Youth Employment Program-related paperwork; visiting employer worksites weekly to monitor participants and program; managing the award process of participant scholarships, including developing objective criteria and managing evaluation process based on criteria. For more information or to apply, contact Eve Udesky, Program Coordinator, NYC Commission on Women’s Issues by email or fax at (212) 788-3298.

New Yorkers for Children: Development Director

New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide private resources to improve the lives of children in foster care in New York City and to increase the private sector’s awareness of child welfare issues. NYFC is searching for an experienced Development Director to plan, manage and implement a comprehensive fundraising program that includes special events, database development and management, website development and management, grant writing, and building and maintaining relationships with foundation and private donors. A minimum of eight years experience in fundraising with a proven record of meeting and exceeding goals, proposal writing, event planning, and exceptional verbal and written communications skills is required. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample (not to exceed five pages) to: NYFC 200 Park Avenue; Suite 4503, New York, NY, 10166 or email smagazine@newyorkersforchildren.org.

New York State Afterschool Network: Summer Internship

New York State Afterschool Network (NYSAN) is a statewide public-private partnership of organizations dedicated to building a comprehensive, statewide system of support for the after-school movement throughout New York State. An intern is needed to carry out key policy development, research, and administrative projects. This is a paid 10-12 week position for a current or recent graduate student with interest and experience in public policy, education and youth development. Candidates should have strong writing and research skills, be highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The position is based in New York City with some travel required within New York State. Competitive stipend offered. For more information about NYSAN, please visit the website, at www.nysan.org. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and short writing sample to sgoldstein@tascorp.org.

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