New York Cares prides itself on a culture of excellence, defined by integrity, reliability, and professionalism. We were the 2009 Winner of the New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Award, which recognizes outstanding management practices, and we have been recognized as a top-notch employer by The NonProfit Times ("Best NonProfit Organizations To Work For," April 2010), Crain's New York ("Best Places to Work in New York City," November 2008), the Princeton Review ("Best Entry-Level Jobs," multiple years), and The Wall Street Journal ("Top Small Workplaces," 2007).Current Openings:
Internships:
Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director - External Affairs, the Director of Corporate Relations is responsible for overseeing and significantly growing New York Cares' portfolio of corporate donors and the related annual corporate revenue goal ($2.4 million in FY11).
Responsibilities:
Managing a team of six corporate relations professionals, including two direct reports, in all aspects of their efforts to achieve aggressive fundraising and programmatic departmental goals
Developing and overseeing implementation of creative corporate sponsorship packages
Researching, writing and editing funding grants/reports, corporate proposals and related fundraising/promotional materials
Planning and overseeing corporate involvement in New York Cares' Annual Events and working closely with program departments to achieve targets for customized corporate service projects
Projecting annual revenue, and tracking progress towards yearly revenue goals
Developing and managing departmental budget
Identifying prospects and driving new donor cultivation
Working with Deputy Executive Director to optimize Board resources and connections
Ensuring appropriate recognition of all donors
Raising New York Cares' profile within the local corporate community
Anticipating and responding to corporate sector and philanthropic trends
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree
4+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with success in raising funds from corporations
Proven supervisory experience – the ability to delegate and lead a team is mandatory
Superior written/editorial, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills; attention to detail is imperative
Experience with fundraising projections and budget development
Ability to manage concurrent multiple assignments, meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly
Ability to establish, maintain and cultivate strong working relationships
An understanding of the corporate community, familiarity with corporate hierarchy, timetables and expectations
Broad-based computer skills; Salesforce and SAGE a plus
A flexible schedule, including the ability to work late evenings, early mornings and occasional weekends as needed
Salary:
To Apply: By mail: 214 West 29th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
By fax: 212-228-6414
By e-mail: hr@newyorkcares.org .
Reporting to the Director of Volunteer Relations, the Community Outreach Manager is responsible for working alongside the Volunteer Relations Manager and Assistant to grow our presence in the outer boroughs, as well as implementing creative strategies for engaging a diverse group of volunteers in service.
Responsibilities:
Developing and executing community outreach strategies to recruit and engage a diverse population in volunteer service with New York Cares. Areas of diversification include age, ethnicity, gender and neighborhood of residence.
Starting, scheduling and leading volunteer orientations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island
Providing e-mail and telephone support for all volunteers
Compiling and editing weekly communications to target volunteers
Completing data entry and tracking relating to outreach activities
Communicating with volunteers via phone to solicit feedback and offer support
Researching statistics that support the need of New York Cares' work
Planning and managing projects related to expansion / volunteer diversification
Managing borough specific volunteer councils meetings
Planning recognition events in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx for volunteers
Planning educational workshops for volunteers
Assist the Leadership Development Managers in outreach to outer borough Volunteer Leaders
Assist the Volunteer Relations Manager in recruiting, training and supporting Volunteer Orientation Leaders
Creating monthly press releases and other materials to promote orientations and projects to press contacts in the outer-boroughs
Attending volunteer recruitment events including volunteer fairs at corporations, universities, and summer street fairs
Other duties as assigned
In addition, the Community Outreach Manager will be involved on an as-needed basis in organization-wide initiatives such as Annual Days of Service, Special Events, and Corporate Service Projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Spanish speaking highly preferred
Background in Community Organizing
Knowledge of outer borough neighborhoods a plus
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an acute eye for detail
Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
Effective presentation skills
Superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
Flexibility and the ability to manage many projects simultaneously
A flexible schedule, including the ability to work evenings and occasional weekends, as needed
Computer literacy (Macintosh, Microsoft Word, Excel, and database experience)
Commitment to volunteerism
Experience working with diverse communities
Creativity and energy to follow through with innovative outreach strategies
Salary:
To Apply: By mail: 214 W. 29th St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
By fax: 212-228-6414
By e-mail: hr@newyorkcares.org .
Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Director, the Multi-Media Design and Production Manager produces communication materials that clearly speak to New York Cares' targeted audiences, maintains the organization's brand, stays within predetermined budgets, and meets designated deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Manages the organization's print communication needs, including the design, production, cost analysis, print supervision, and product fulfillment for a variety of collateral. These include, but are not limited to: the annual report, the annual program guide, print ad campaigns, brochures, posters, invitations, event programs, signage, banners, and premiums.
Negotiates costs with vendors for printing, mailings, and premiums and ensures timely delivery of quality materials.
Designs graphic elements for the organization's website, e-mail campaigns, and other digital communications.
Ensures consistent implementation of the organization's branding and style guide in all materials, including those disseminated by other departments using branded templates.
Oversees interns, choosing and supervising appropriate projects and providing a meaningful experience for the students.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 3 years of solid graphic design and production experience.
Expert in In-Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Knowledge of Flash and video editing a plus.
Experience working with HTML, DHTML, Javascript, and CSS.
Copy editing experience a plus.
Highly motivated and creative with a thorough understanding of best practices within traditional and non-traditional marketing platforms, including web design and print production.
Must be comfortable following direction and implementing changes, while balancing strong design and short deadlines.
Excellent problem solving, collaborative, and project management skills.
Detail-oriented organization skills and experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Two years experience as a project/team leader.
A team player with a commitment to excellence and a passion for New York Cares' mission, as well as a willingness to work beyond traditional working hours and schedules when needed.
Salary:
To Apply: hr@newyorkcares.org with "Multi-Media Design and Production Manager" in the subject line.
Reporting to the Community Programs Officer, the Fall Intern will focus primarily on assisting the Community Programs department with a variety of on-going projects. Community Programs plans a wide variety of volunteer projects, including arts, sports, and culinary programming for children; activities for seniors; murals in public schools and community centers; walking dogs and socializing cats in animal shelters; and serving meals in soup kitchens. Interns will assist with data entry and other administrative tasks, updating scavenger hunts for Urban Adventure field trips, checking project supplies, and other work to support programming within the department. Interns should be prepared to travel throughout the five boroughs.
Responsibilities:
Visiting museums and other potential sites for Urban Adventure field trips, and planning scavenger hunts for those locations
Assisting with data entry and other administrative tasks
Checking project supplies for upcoming days of service
Aiding with preparation for workshops, days of service, and other events as needed Qualifications:
Enthusiasm for volunteering and community service
Creativity and problem solving skills
Commitment to community service and urban communities
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an acute eye for detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
To Apply: By mail: 214 West 29th Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
By fax: 212-228-6414
By e-mail: kat.selvocki@newyorkcares.org .
Reporting to the Corporate Service Officer, the Corporate Service Intern provides broad-based support to the Corporate Relations Department in the office and during corporate service projects. New York Cares' Corporate and Foundation Relations Department manages all aspects of corporate, foundation, and government partner relationships including the planning of customized volunteer service projects, and is also responsible for raising more than half of the organization's total budget through corporate donations and grants.
Responsibilities:
Staffing approximately 2-3 customized corporate service projects each month
Supporting New York Cares staff on-site to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the project
Leading sub-projects
Coordinating supply distribution
Coordinating lunch and transportation logisitics
Wrangling VIPs and press
Serving as an ambassador and advocate for New YorK Cares' corporate initiatives
Managing small and large groups of volunteers
Data entry and cleanup
Maintaining departmental supplies and materials
Compiling research on prospective donors
Preparing volunteer training manuals
Responding, in writing and by telephone, to program related questions
Qualifications:
At least 2 years towards a Bachelor's Degree
Experience in nonprofit organizations, event planning, or volunteer management
Superior verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Broad-based computer skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
Excellent public speaking and crowd management skills
Ability to juggle concurrent multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Ability to remain flexible in potentially unpredictable situations
Maintains a good sense of humor
Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
Salary and Program Hours:
To Apply: Internships@newyorkcares.org , Subject: CS Intern.
Reporting to the Manager of Individual Giving and Special Events, the Development Intern provides broad-based administrative, research, and fundraising event support to the New York Cares' Development Department. The internship will be anchored by projects related to three major fundraising events.
Responsibilities:
data entry, donation processing, and mail merges
compiling research on prospective donors
tracking campaign results
maintaining and updating department files
assisting with ad-hoc projects as necessary
Qualifications:
At least two years towards a bachelor's degree
Interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, or special events
Demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism
General knowledge of MS Office and comfort learning new database systems
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to juggle concurrent assignments and prioritize accordingly
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Comfort taking on public speaking and crowd management roles
Solid problem solving skills
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
Flexible nature and the ability to maintain a good sense of humor in potentially unpredictable situations
Commitment:
To Apply: By mail: 214 W. 29th St., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
By fax: 212-228-6414
By e-mail: Ryan.Walls@newyorkcares.org .
New York Cares' Corporate and Foundation Relations Department manages all aspects of corporate, foundation and government partner relationships including the planning of customized volunteer service projects, and is also responsible for raising more than half of the organization's total budget through corporate donations and grants. Reporting to the Foundation and Government Relations Officer, the Foundation and Government Relations Intern will assist with various research, writing, and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
Researching foundation and government prospects
Drafting proposals, acknowledgement letters, and reports
Compiling attachments for proposals and reports
Responding, in writing and by telephone, to foundation and government inquiries
Processing gifts
Managing database and computer files
Qualifications:
At least 2 years towards a Bachelor's Degree (graduate students are also welcome)
Experience in nonprofit organizations, grant writing, or volunteer management preferred
Superior written communication skills
Superior organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
Broad-based computer skills
Experience with Salesforce and/or Foundation Center a plus.
Superior research skills
Excellent verbal and interpersonal communications skills
Ability to juggle concurrent multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Maintains a good sense of humor
Professional demeanor, both in person and on the telephone
Salary and Program Hours:
To Apply: By fax: 212-228-6414
By e-mail: suzanne.farrell@newyorkcares.org .
The Graphic Design Intern will assist the Marketing and Communications Department in the production and maintenance of a diverse range of print and web materials that are essential to the organization's outreach, funding, and image. This involves producing communication materials that clearly speak to an intended audience, maintaining the organization's brand, staying within a predetermined budget, and meeting designated deadlines. The internship provides a great opportunity to gain exposure to the differences between the classroom and the real world production process from concept to final delivery.
Responsibilities:
Work with existing templates for newsletters, reports, stationary, fliers, ads, day-of-event materials, and one-sheet communications to make updates and edits
Apply the organization's brand and style guides consistently across all materials
Work with vendors to collect price quotes for print jobs
Use Adobe Bridge to organize, catalog, and keyword new photos entered into the database
Update HTML code for Web site and online materials such as e-mail newsletters
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of QuarkXpress, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop on a Mac platform
Experience with Dreamweaver or equivalent program with basic HTML skills
Knowledge of PHP, CSS, and Javascript helpful, but not necessary
Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with an eye for detail
Candidates must have completed their freshman year of college
Ideally, candidates will have an interest in both print and Web, but those whose studies focus only in one area are encouraged to apply
Salary and Program Hours:
To Apply: samantha.garrett@newyorkcares.org .
The Marketing and Communications Department produces a diverse range of materials that are essential to the organization's outreach, funding, and image. Reporting to the Online Marketing Manager, the New Media Intern will assist in efforts to monitor and maintain the New York Cares brand on the Web, including social networking initiatives, research into digital media trends and strategies, the maintenance of our Web site, and the production of a monthly online traffic report.
Responsibilities:
Writing blogs and posting new features and interactive content to our social media sites
Monitoring interactions with supporters via social media and responding to their posts
Tracking mentions of New York Cares on the Web through Google Alerts and other programs
Collecting and analyzing metrics from social media and e-mail campaigns
Researching new media trends and assisting with research for an upcoming Web site redesign
Updating HTML code for Web site, newsletters, and custom Facebook content
Assisting in the production of online videos promoting our programs and events
Soliciting donated space from online and digital advertising vendors
Qualifications:
Excellent writing and editing skills with a strong eye for grammar
Excellent organizational and administrative skills with an eye for detail
Working knowledge of Dreamweaver or equivalent program with basic HTML and CSS skills
Working knowledge of online and social media technologies
Working knowledge of iMovie, Final Cut, or similar video editing software a plus
Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash a plus
Proficiency with MS Office
Candidates must have completed their freshman year of college
Salary and Program Hours:
To Apply: samantha.garrett@newyorkcares.org .
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