Job Description
Company Overview:
Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A or BKA) advances social and economic justice and community empowerment through innovative, collaborative, neighborhood-based legal representation and advocacy. For over half a century, Brooklyn A has provided high-quality, low-barrier neighborhood-based legal services to individuals, families, nonprofit community-based organizations, community development corporations, coalitions, and small business owners interested in developing and sustaining vibrant, healthy communities. Brooklyn A has three core programs—Preserving Affordable Housing (PAH) Program, Consumer & Economic Advocacy (CEA) Program, and Community & Economic Development (CED) Program—each of which has unique initiatives and plays a vital community role to ensure basic needs are met and fundamental rights affirmed.
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator will help advance economic justice within historically marginalized communities and promote equitable economic development by facilitating the provision of legal services to community small businesses. They will work directly with community-based organizations (CBOs) and other external stakeholders to develop, coordinate, support, and attend webinars, events, clinics and other activities related to commercial lease education and advocacy for small business participants in targeted neighborhoods. In addition, the Program Coordinator will liaise with the NYC Small Business Services and other partners and provide data analysis and progress reports to support contracts.
To be successful in this role, the Program Coordinator must have a Bachelor’s Degree, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management in the nonprofit sector, supervision of staff and a passion for helping low to moderate income individuals and/or small business owners. As a valued team member, you will have a direct impact on our clients and must be driven by principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The most important competencies for the role are:
- Proven experience in grant reporting and management (city, state and/or government grants strongly preferred);
- Skill and comfort with data analysis, data cleaning and oversight;
- Scrupulous attention to detail, deadlines and project management skills.
- Maintain up-to-date client information in Brooklyn A’s and the funder’s case management systems to ensure accurate data collection and statistical tracking;
- Strong reporting and record keeping skills, including the ability to synthesize lots of quantifiable and qualitative data into clear, plain language and readable charts and checklists;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, local organizations, elected officials, and attorneys;
- Demonstrated ability to interact with low to moderate income individuals and/or small business owners of different races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Excellent writing skills in English, bi-lingual Spanish preferred;
- Ability to work independently with strong motivation to manage a high-volume intake program;
- Successful supervision of junior program staff;
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with client management systems; and
- Demonstrated knowledge of the commercial leasing landscape for small businesses in New York City, a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual salary $67,000-72,000, dependent on years of experience. Benefits highlights - 27 days vacation; employer paid health, dental and vision insurance; employer contribution to 401(k); and paid parental leave.
To apply:
If you are interested in this position, you must submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your experiences would make you a good fit for this role. This Brooklyn-based position is hybrid -- in-office 3 days/remote work 2 days.
Brooklyn A is a diverse team that is committed to recruiting, supporting, retaining, and promoting a talented staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences that share the organization's commitment to racial, economic and social justice. At Brooklyn A, diversity encompasses a variety of characteristics, lifestyles, and perspectives, including race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, disability, socio-economic status, and family status. We firmly believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is essential to both the quality of our client services and the personal satisfaction of our staff.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, people from low-income backgrounds, and with lived experiences in the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.