Part-time Operations Assistant: Immigration Equality

Part-time Operations Assistant
Location: New York City
Immigration Equality is seeking a part-time Operations Assistant to provide administrative support to the Operations Department (Ops) and the New York office. The Operations Assistant will report to the Operations Director. The Assistant must be able to respond quickly and with good judgment in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information. He/she must be able to interact in a professional and respectful manner with all those who engage with the organization and have a strong work ethic. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a 20 hour/week part-time professional position. We prefer someone work 4 hours/day 5days/week but we are somewhat flexible.
Immigration Equality is a national organization that works to end discrimination in U.S. immigration law, to reduce the negative impact of that law on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV-positive people, and to help obtain asylum for those persecuted in their home country based on their sexual orientation, transgender identity or HIV-status. Through education, outreach, advocacy, and the maintenance of a nationwide network of resources, we provide information and support to advocates, attorneys, politicians and those who are threatened by persecution or the discriminatory impact of the law.
Responsibilities:
· Plan and oversee all local aspects of the upcoming office move including but not limited to coordinating vendor services, organizing staff, minimizing work disruption, etc
· Coordinate staff retreat and other all staff and NY office events
· Set up regular all-staff meetings and taking minutes
· Code and process bills and reimbursement requests
· Process check and credit-card donations
· Organize and facilitate new hire orientations
· Orient and instruct employees and interns on office tools & policies
· Anticipate needs and manage office supplies, organize and straighten the office as needed
· Monitor and assist Operations Director in reporting to charity rating sites
· Disaster preparedness preparation for office
· Vendor management
· Answer phones
· Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience
· At least two years prior experience in a similar position within the public, private, or non-profit sector;
· Experience with database fundraising software and other software programs a plus;
· Interest and/or experience with human/civil rights/LGBT issues, and/or immigrant rights a plus;
· Strong written and oral communication skills;
· Advanced word processing skills and proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office programs;
· Committed and able to uphold high levels of accountability for self and for others;
· Ability to multi-task and manage the completion of multiple projects, often with shifting priorities, while working under direct supervision or independently;
· Demonstrated ability to be creative, flexible, well-organized;
· Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity; and
Salary and Benefits
Immigration Equality is an affirmative action employer: immigrants and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Immigration Equality fosters a progressive, LGBT-friendly work space, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to collaborate within a diverse and inclusive environment. Pay is $15-$17/hr.
Application Procedure
Applications should submit a cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted to jobs@immigrationequality.org with Operations Assistant in the subject line. No phone calls please.
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Baruch College, School of Public Affairs
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Join Us For The MillionTreesNYC Planting Day In Staten Island!

It’s that time of the year again!!
Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Conference House Park, Tottenville, Staten Island
Thanks to your help, more than 558,000 trees have been planted in the City to date. Bringing us closer to our goal of a million trees by 2017.
Please join us on Saturday, April 28th or Sunday, April 29th rain or shine to help plant more than 7,000 more trees in Conference House Park in Staten Island and Riverdale Park in the Bronx. Our team will include partners from other city agencies, Parks, HRA, Homeless Services, and DOITT as well as residents of the local communities and our MilliontreesNYC co-sponsor, the New York Restoration Project.
When you register, you’ll select how you will travel to the planting site, whether by bus leaving from City Hall, by car, or by public transportation. For Saturday, April 28th planting at Conference House Park, we strongly recommend that you and your guests sign up for our free, round-trip bus transportation leaving from City Hall as parking is extremely limited around the planting sites and public transportation is also very limited. A light breakfast will be provided on the bus ride.
When you arrive, we’ll provide training, ShapeUpNYC Tree-Stretch class (!) a boxed lunch, gloves, NYCWater, extra sun block and poison ivy lotion and lots of smiles and appre ciation and special Park Ranger tours! Restrooms will be available on site.
We encourage you and your guests to wear long pants, comfortable shirts, sturdy shoes/sneakers, base ball caps or hats, and to bring extra sun block.
As we approach the planting day, you will receive a reminder email that will give further details about the site, status of transportation, arrival times, and your guests’ registration.
After registering, if you have any questions, please contact Lucy Morales at (212) 788-2882.
Many thanks for volunteering. We look forward to seeing you rain or shine at Conference House Park and Riverdale Park on Saturday, April 28th or April 29th!
Island Voices: Open City: A Novel By Teju Cole
“The past, if there is such a thing, is mostly empty space, great expanses of nothing, in which significant persons and events float. Nigeria was like that for me: mostly forgotten, except for those few things that I remembered with outsize intensity.”
Along the streets of Manhattan, a young Nigerian doctor doing his residency wanders aimlessly. The walks meet a need for Julius: they are a release from the tightly regulated mental environment of work, and they give him the opportunity to process his relationships, his recent breakup with his girlfriend, his present, his past. Though he is navigating the busy parts of town, the impression of countless faces does nothing to assuage his feelings of isolation.
But it is not only a physical landscape he covers; Julius crisscrosses social territory as well, encountering people from different cultures and classes who will provide insight on his journey—which takes him to Brussels, to the Nigeria of his youth, and into the most unrecognizable facets of his own soul.
A haunting novel about national identity, race, liberty, loss, dislocation, and surrender, Teju Cole’s Open City seethes with intelligence. Written in a clear, rhythmic voice that lingers, this book is a mature, profound work by an important new author who has much to say about our country and our world.
Island Voice Presents: The Sixth Annual Youth Empowerment Summit

Saturday, February 25, 2012 between 12-5:00 pm, on the Grymes Hill campus of Wagner College, 630 Howard Avenue,
Staten Island, New York, in Spiro Hall Room 2. The summit will feature speakers from Mayor Bloomberg’s Office of
Immigrant Affairs’ One NYC One Nation, Citizens Committee For New York City, Panelists from Vibe Magazine, Applause
Magazine, NY1, Entertainment by Nigerian drummer and poet Femi NYC, Ghanian R&B sensation Kofi Black, and reggae
sensation Junior Reed. Workshops by Masahiro Ito, Yemmy Made and Sajda Ladners from Universal Temple of the Arts
& many more!
The highlight of this year’s youth summit will be the collaboration between One NYC One Nation, Citizens Committee For
New York City and Island Voice Inc. One NYC One Nation will be providing keynote speakers that will teach the importance of knowing your rights and responsibilities. The Citizens Committee For New York City will be providing workshops that will teach the youths the basics of community organizing. These two proactive organizations alongside Island Voice’s already successful youth summit platform will empower, uplift, inspire, and prepare our inner city youths to be better leaders of tomorrow.
“While we continue to make the case for sensible immigration reform in Washington, at home we must also work to
continue empowering immigrants to contribute to the cultural and economic well-being of our City – because the
more civically engaged New Yorkers are the stronger our neighborhoods become.”
- Mayor Bloomberg
Island Voice CEO Bobby Digi is a recent graduate of The Coro Immigrant Leadership Program 2011. He is excited about
this year’s partnership between Island Voice Inc. and Mayor Bloomberg’s Immigrant offices’ One NYC One Nation, Citizen
Committee for New York and his alma mater I.S 49.
“It is always exciting to share resourceful information with the Staten Island youths and their families as we
continue in our quest to save and empower inner city youths struggling to survive peer pressure and challenges
they face from societal and/or family issues. I am proud of our committed partners and fellow community leaders.”
in light of the sad news of the closing of P.S 14 we have renewed our commitment to supporting community
schools and assisting students in what ever capacity that we can starting with P.S 57 and I.S 49 our past and
current summit partners.”
- Bobby Digi
“Citizens Committee for New York City is thrilled and honored to connect with young people from Staten Island’s
North Shore and is grateful to Island Voice for its invitation! The Basics of Community Organizing workshop shows
participants that anyone, through effective planning and strategy, can mobilize local residents to put together
neighborhood improvement projects that address community-identified issues.”
- Saleen (Citizens Committee for New York City)
On February 25, 2012, Island Voice Inc.’s sixth annual “ Know Your History” Youth Empowerment Summit will successfully provide an entertaining and educational event that will uplift and inspire Staten Island’s inner city youths. The exciting collaboration with Mayor Bloomberg’s One NYC One Nation and Citizens Committee For New York City will provide them with the tools and information needed for successful leadership in their community. The distinguished panel will share their insight and experience on how media has played a part in portraying Black history and heritage both in the past and present. Admission is free.
This event is produced by, Island Voice CEO Bobby Digi, The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant affairs, One NYC One Nation,
and Citizens Committee of New York City, The Wagner College History Department Chairwoman Lori Weintrob, and
Universal Temple of the Arts.
Please Contact: PR@Islandvoice.org for more information
Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute
The application deadline is Monday, April 2nd to apply for the Staten Island Teaching Artist Institute (SI TAI), a collaboration of COAHSI, Sundog Theatre, and The Center for Arts Education!
All levels of teaching artists are encouraged to apply this year. This year’s curriculum will be geared towards Intermediate and Advanced level teaching artists – those who have already graduated from the program or who have advanced experience working in the field – and will provide new insights and opportunities.
Beginner Teaching Artists are also encouraged to apply. A special “introduction to being a teaching artist” session will be held for beginning teaching artists on April 14th to offer basic terminology and practical skills.
What is the SI Teaching Artist Institute (SITAI)? It’s an opportunity for intensive training with expert practitioners, where working artists will learn how to teach in school settings.
When will SI TAI be held? SI TAI will be held on four Saturdays: April 28th, May 5th, May 12th, and June 2nd, from 10-3. Also, an extra introductory session on April 14th will be required for those who are new to the field. The program will also include internships during the month of May.
Is the application online? Yes! You can access it by visiting our website www.statenislandarts.org
Who can I contact with questions? Contact the friendly Arts in Education Department: Kelly 718-447-3329 x1006 (kkuwabara@statenislandarts.org) or Gena 718-447-3329 x1007 (gmimozo@statenislandarts.org).




