Since 1967, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has been a leader in the development of Central Brooklyn. For its pioneering work, Restoration has been recognized locally and nationally as a model for community development. Through the years, Restoration has been able to attract the highest caliber of talent to advance its mission. Restoration is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Currently, Restoration has several positions available:
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Please fax or email cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample that critiques an artistic work, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personal Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Program Manager, NYC Justice Corps
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
JUSTICE CORPS INITIATIVE
In its second year, the Justice Corps Initiative is a collaboration between the NYC Center for Economic Opportunity, the NYC Department of Correction, and the Prisoner Reentry Institute at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The goal of the program is to support the successful reentry of formerly incarcerated young people into community life and the workforce thereby reducing recidivism and helping at risk youth get back on track. Toward this end Restoration was chosen as one of two organizations to lead the initiative and will be responsible for managing efforts in Bedford Stuyvesant. Organized in four cohorts throughout the year, Restoration will target 130 formerly incarcerated youth with 6 months of intensive job training, community service, and internships followed by permanent placement. Our goal is to attain a post corps placement of 64.
DESCRIPTION:
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks a highly motivated, goal driven Program Manager to manage its day-to-day program services for the NYC Justice Corps Program. The ideal candidate will have an interest and background in serving disconnected youth and formerly incarcerated populations.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior training experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Green Construction & Building Maintenance Workshop Facilitator/Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS:
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Job Developer
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development:
Retention Strategy:
Administrative Support:
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Prior training experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic.
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Strategic Operations Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategic Operations Coordinator position is a senior position within the Workforce Development & Asset Building Department (of BSRC) and part of the Department Management Team. The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Managing Director in the implementing of strategy and programs activities ensuring all company/department standard policies and best practice is adhered to. The role will provide leadership, and technical support and capacity building to the Program Managers/Coordinators in all areas of their roles.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES (SCOPE)
RESPONSIBILITIES / OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
LOGISTICS/ADMINISTRATION
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required, advance Degree in Business Management preferred. Prior operations management experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management and funders. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
- Green Construction & Building Maintenance Workshop Facilitator/Coordinator
- Job Developer
- Managing Director,Center for Arts and Culture
- Program Manager, NYC Justice Corps
- Strategic Operations Coordinator
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Managing Director,Center for Arts and Culture
DEPARTMENT
Center for Arts and Culture
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and direct the program staff of the Center for Arts and Culture (CAC). Manage the implementation of CAC programs and activities. Meet with existing and prospective funders. Meet with CAC stakeholders, such as parents, instructors, school partners, the board and executive director of residency organizations, and other community cultural organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CAC's fundraising initiatives, community relation efforts, and overall program management. This individual will work with the CAC's Interim Executive Director and Senior VP of Programs to ensure that all program activities reflect mission and priorities of the Center. The Managing Director is also responsible for program development, program evaluation and data collection, marketing and public relations, and managing special programs.
DEPARTMENT
Center for Arts and Culture
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and direct the program staff of the Center for Arts and Culture (CAC). Manage the implementation of CAC programs and activities. Meet with existing and prospective funders. Meet with CAC stakeholders, such as parents, instructors, school partners, the board and executive director of residency organizations, and other community cultural organizations. Serve as the primary point of contact for the CAC's fundraising initiatives, community relation efforts, and overall program management. This individual will work with the CAC's Interim Executive Director and Senior VP of Programs to ensure that all program activities reflect mission and priorities of the Center. The Managing Director is also responsible for program development, program evaluation and data collection, marketing and public relations, and managing special programs.
Primary Duties:
- Work collaboratively with the Interim Executive Director and Systems Director to plan and implement current and expanded arts and culture programs and services, including budgets and funding strategies;
- Support the Interim Executive Director and Systems Director in the areas of on-going operation, general management, program assessment;
- Supervise CAC staff and enforce the ongoing development and completion of workplans;
- Serve as a primary ambassador for CAC at events, meetings, etc.
- Coordinate with key staff to regularly communicate progress and activities with Restoration management and Board, as required;
- Regularly review program expenditures against approved budgets to ensure resources are used effectively and in accordance with funder agreements;
- Ensure all staff has a clear understanding of and can articulate the Center's programs, needs, and impacts;
- Maintain a reporting document of CAC accomplishments for board and funder reporting;
- Supervise with Youth Arts Academy Bursar in the implementation of Academy enrollment goals and promotional activities;
- Manage timely reporting of CAC Program reports (both quantitative and qualitative) for the CAC dashboard
- With Restoration's development team and program staff, actively participate in all fundraising activities related to the Center, including prospect research, proposal development and submission, funder stewardship, reporting and site visits.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and public relations plan for Center programs that includes regular communication with the community, press, funders and other stakeholders.
- Monitor the required consistency and proper use of the Center for Arts and Culture and Restoration brand identities
- For CAC events, ensure promotional materials, literature and photos are properly archived future use
- Plan and implement new programs and outreach strategies to increase and diversify audiences of CAC programs, including the Skylight Gallery, Restoration Dance Theatre, Youth Arts Academy, Presenting Series, and Residency Program events including the Billie Holiday Theatre and Noel Pointer Foundation (as well as any new residency organization)
- Monitor, manage and assist staff and consultants hired to implement special projects and/or exhibits related to the CAC
- Develop and manage relationships with partner organizations and institutions to diversify programs and maximize activities in the best interest of the Center
- Plan, organize, and participate in special projects as assigned
- Remain flexible in assisting the Executive Director and Senior VP of Marketing and Development in building CAC programs and strengthening its relevance and impact in the community
With more than 5(+) years in senior management capacity of not-for-profit cultural entity; arts management experience preferred; If previous experience includes consultancy, 5(+) years with arts organizations in areas of management, fundraising, budget monitoring, and/or program development and implementation required.
BA or BS degree required. He or she must have demonstrated leadership, supervisory and communication experience. Applicants should also have a strong organization skill, time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. He or she should also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
BA or BS degree required. He or she must have demonstrated leadership, supervisory and communication experience. Applicants should also have a strong organization skill, time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under deadlines. He or she should also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Please fax or email cover letter, resume, 1-2 page writing sample that critiques an artistic work, and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Personal Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Program Manager, NYC Justice Corps
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
JUSTICE CORPS INITIATIVE
In its second year, the Justice Corps Initiative is a collaboration between the NYC Center for Economic Opportunity, the NYC Department of Correction, and the Prisoner Reentry Institute at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The goal of the program is to support the successful reentry of formerly incarcerated young people into community life and the workforce thereby reducing recidivism and helping at risk youth get back on track. Toward this end Restoration was chosen as one of two organizations to lead the initiative and will be responsible for managing efforts in Bedford Stuyvesant. Organized in four cohorts throughout the year, Restoration will target 130 formerly incarcerated youth with 6 months of intensive job training, community service, and internships followed by permanent placement. Our goal is to attain a post corps placement of 64.
DESCRIPTION:
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation seeks a highly motivated, goal driven Program Manager to manage its day-to-day program services for the NYC Justice Corps Program. The ideal candidate will have an interest and background in serving disconnected youth and formerly incarcerated populations.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the Managing Director of Workforce, manage the recruitment, placement and support of Justice Corps members, ensuring a diverse applicant pool.
- Oversee all logistical tasks such as maintaining proper documentation, approving/processing member hours, coordinating participant travel to and from required community project sites, tracking project output, outcomes and collecting required data.
- Ensure effective supervision and support of the day-to-day operations;
- Assist in providing technical assistance to host sites in the field to maintain program quality on a local level and to resolve program related issues.
- Serve as a source of best practice information to program participants.
- Ensure adherence to program policies and requirements.
- Manage internal and external relationships with multiple program stakeholders; the funder (John Jay College), CEO, community partners, nonprofits in the community, churches, Department of Probation, Department of Parole, Department of Corrections and other Alternative to Incarceration programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a minimum of three-to-five years of direct service experience in youth development services, criminal justice issues, or workforce development.
- Experience working with disconnected youth and formerly incarcerated populations.
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Experience will be considered in lieu of degree).
- Must be able to manage a high quality of program implementation and improvement:
- Must be able to utilize program evaluation results to make service and program improvements.
- Must poses the ability to manage the program using Key Performance Indicators, run reports as management tools, and excellent Excel database management experience.
- Ability to multi-task and manage a large service delivery project.
Prior training experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Green Construction & Building Maintenance Workshop Facilitator/Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct on how to clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
- Instruct on how to read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
- Instruct on how to repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
- Instruct on how to perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Instruct on how to use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Instruct on how to assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
- Instruct on how to diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
- Instruct on how to inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Instruct on how to record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Instruct on cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
- Instruct on dismantling devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
- Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors or customer representatives.
- Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
- Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials.
- Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishment.
- Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
- Conduct critical day-to-day soft skills/attitudinal client training from existing curriculum.
- Work one–on-one and in group session to implement workplace learning and soft skill development.
- Monitor and report on attendance, client progress towards goals and overall client performance.
- Interact in regular client conference and planning meetings with Career Development staff.
- Implement systems for assisting clients in learning skills necessary for success in the workplace.
- Develop curriculum that includes, guest speakers, participatory exercises and create opportunities to turn theory into practice.
- Notify the Senior Director and program manager of emerging problems and other developments with regard to the soft skills training program.
- Modify program materials as needed to obtain goals with client base; Assist in assessment, mock interview, and retention and job development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior training experience in Construction and Building Maintenance preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management
- Must be able to utilize program evaluation results to make service and program improvements.
- Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage a large service delivery project.
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Experience will be considered in lieu of degree). Prior training experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management.
- Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Job Developer
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development:
- Make key telephone sales calls to acquire new employers.
- Make outside service calls to reactivate inactive customer/client accounts.
- Obtain detailed job specifications from employers.
- Conduct interviews, identify qualified candidates and make placement decisions.
- Present Restoration’s coaching and retention services to appropriate customers in order to secure or maintain their business.
- Conduct various presentations on and off-site to inform community about job placement and career counseling services and to prepare job-seekers for employment.
- Recruit job seekers from the community and build pool of job ready applicants.
- Day-to-day client contact and relationship building
Retention Strategy:
- Monitor, coach and counsel placed candidates to ensure quality performance and job satisfaction.
- Collaborate with career coaches to make certain customers who have been placed in job positions get the interpersonal and soft skills training necessary for their success.
- Work with social services to obtain needed resources as challenges present themselves.
- Implement company award programs to recognize the good performance of placed job seeker.
Administrative Support:
- Answer telephone to provide desired information to employers and job seekers.
- Maintain job seeker’s records to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Data enter job announcement into database.
- Track and manage placement goals and report outcomes.
- Interview and test job seekers to identify skill deficits and job readiness as well as ensure a strong job fit.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Prior training experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic.
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
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Strategic Operations Coordinator
DEPARTMENT
Workforce and Asset Building
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategic Operations Coordinator position is a senior position within the Workforce Development & Asset Building Department (of BSRC) and part of the Department Management Team. The overall objective of the position is to assist and support the Managing Director in the implementing of strategy and programs activities ensuring all company/department standard policies and best practice is adhered to. The role will provide leadership, and technical support and capacity building to the Program Managers/Coordinators in all areas of their roles.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES (SCOPE)
- To contribute to department strategy & annual planning with teams
- To act as Managing Director (MD) in the MD’s absence
- To support MD, where delegated, in management of teams
- To support the MD to ensure that Restoration is able to deliver quality programs in above areas
- To support in delivery of quality programs, through coordination, advice, information sharing & analysis
- To co-ordinate activities between all program sites and in the RITE Center
RESPONSIBILITIES / OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Overall responsibility for effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the project management cycle assisting teams with regularly up-dated and implemented project work plans.
- A good understanding of Department procedures, systems and guidelines.
- Ensure adherence to timelines for all relevant proposals and review as necessary.
- Timely reporting in line with the relevant funder contracts and compliance requirements.
- Line-manage the Program Managers/Coordinators to ensure that appropriate Restoration management, administration, personnel, logistic, finance, and communication systems are in place and being followed.
- Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team and MD, local stakeholders and project partners.
- Participate as a member of the RITE Center Management Team.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Ensure all relevant authorities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as appropriate.
- Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team.
- Proactively contribute to program development and strategy.
LOGISTICS/ADMINISTRATION
- Ensure all projects adhere to Restoration systems and procedures.
- Ensure that project implementation meets donor/funder compliance requirements.
- Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical RITE Center systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for ensuring financial management at the project site in line with project proposals.
- Ensure that an overview of project spending and financial reporting is maintained and provide advice and assistance if required.
- Maintain good inter-team communications engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur
- Ensure that Restoration's staff policies and procedures are understood and correctly followed.
- Support Program Manager/Coordinators professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
- Initiate and maintain regular, minutes for department team meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required, advance Degree in Business Management preferred. Prior operations management experience preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to consistently comply with strict deadlines in preparing written and/or oral reports to management and funders. Ability to work as an effective part of a team, with individuals of varied backgrounds (both experiential and academic).
Please fax or email cover letter, resume and three references-two professional and one long-term personal references to Judith Anglin, Human Resource Director at 718-857-5984 or janglin@restorationplaza.org
