The Center for NYC Neighborhoods (the Center) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote and protect affordable and sustainable homeownership in New York. The Center’s Network Programs team funds, trains, coordinates and supports a network of more than 30 nonprofits that provide advice and assistance to New York City homeowners. Network Programs oversees approximately $11m in annual grant funding to support network services focusing on foreclosure prevention and neighborhood stabilization and provides training, technical assistance, and other support to organizations to build capacity across the network. The Center also manages several homeowner support programs that rely on the Center’s network, including a statewide hotline and a loan fund, in partnership with the NY State Office of the Attorney General.
Center grant funding allows neighborhood and legal organizations (“Network Partners”) to assist homeowners with foreclosure prevention services, access to grants and low-cost loans, and Hurricane Sandy recovery services. Network Partners have assisted thousands of homeowners and obtained millions in loans and grants for New York families, allowing thousands to keep their homes and remain in their communities.
The Center is dedicated to ensuring that struggling homeowners have access to available free assistance and resources that allow residents to remain a part of the communities they build. As such, the Center prides itself in having a supportive office environment with talented staff dedicated to the Center’s mission and willing to work together and individually to reach our collective goal of preserving affordable and sustainable communities in New York.
Position Description
The Program Associate will be involved in critical tasks associated with the Network Programs team’s work with opportunity to focus more intensively and take on projects individually as needed. The Program Associate’s primary responsibilities will be to assist with:
all aspects of grant management, including Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) design and response review, grant reporting and grant agreement compliance.
communicating with and providing advice to Network Partners on reporting, programmatic questions, data, and other topics as necessary.
data and other analysis to inform program design, implementation, and evaluation, including reviewing written reports and working with Network Partners and Center staff to identify emerging needs and develop new and innovative programs.
crafting communications, such as reports to gather information about trends and challenges Network Partners are observing in the field, newsletters, and blog posts
Network Partner grant contract processing to ensure all required documents are received, reviewed for accuracy, and archived.
other Network Programs projects as needed
The Program Associate will report to the Director of Network Programs and will work closely with the Senior Program Manager for Network Programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Enthusiastic interest in working with a nonprofit dedicated to affordable homeownership in New York
Interest in nonprofit grant management and/or program development
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience or higher degree in lieu of experience is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic, solution-oriented, and pro-active attitude required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to set and meet deadlines and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
Knowledge of homeownership issues, community development grant making, or related topics desired.
High level proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other standard office tools required. Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM system a plus.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume and salary requirements to careers@cnycn.org. Please note “Program Associate for Network Programs” in the subject line. We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Center for NYC Neighborhoods does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, class, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status. The Center makes every attempt to match the diversity of its client base with diverse staff, board members, contractors, and grantees.