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NYDIS is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of congregations, faith communities, human services providers, and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide non-sectarian disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to NYC.

This is an onsite position at NYDIS’ headquarters in Midtown, Manhattan. Working hours will be M-F from 9-5, with some flexible evening and weekend hours for meetings and shelter support. The manager will report to NYDIS’ Executive Director & CEO.

Duties include:

• Support and coordinate all programming and contract deliverables related to: Faith Sector Community Preparedness, Training Initiatives, Interagency Engagement through Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, and NYDIS’ Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) for street homeless-including intern supervision.

• Support engagement and education at local houses of worship, faith leaders, and faith-based nonprofits on disaster and public health preparedness and resiliency throughout NYC.

• Assist in managing NYDIS’ propriety city-wide database/emergency communications for the faith sector.

• Coordinate training courses and teach courses as assigned – including course development and updates.

• Coordinate conference and training events, including venue reservations and logistics, registrations, instructor and course coordination, and advertising & outreach for all NYDIS and ESN events.

• Assist in researching, editing, and developing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery resources.

• Monitor and promote training opportunities throughout NYC that may be of interest to the faith sector.

• Support and moderate ESN and FSCPP Advisory Boards in collaboration with Executive Staff.

• Advocate for and manage ESN shelters, program partners, and program grants with intern team.

• As requested, assist in grant writing efforts of the Executive Staff and ESN Board of Directors.

• Represent ESN, the FSCPP, and NYDIS at meetings, events, coordinative bodies, and coalitions activities.

• Other institutional duties as requested by the Executive Director & CEO.

Qualifications include:

• Experience and expertise in disaster preparedness and training.

• Working knowledge of homeless sheltering and advocacy.

• Experience working in diverse religious congregations and cultural environments.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both personally and professionally.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability and willingness to work occasional evening or weekend hours.

• Positive energy and the ability to work collaboratively with a small staff.

• Exceptional writing and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, in person and on the phone.

• Computer skills – familiarity with Microsoft Office, Eventbrite, Wufoo & Social Media use.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor Degree Required and a Graduate degree (MPA, MHP, M.Div., CEM) preferred.

• Minimum of 2-5 years professional experience in disaster management or related fields

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to office@nydis.org

Apply today and become a NYDIS Disaster Preparedness NYC Civic Corps Member!

New York City’s need for a diverse cadre of Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Caregivers who can be activated in case of disaster has been escalated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, NYDIS has a roster of 258 Disaster Chaplains who can be deployed in the event of a natural or human-caused disaster. While this capacity is enough to meet the needs of a local emergency, it is insufficient to meet the chaplaincy needs of an event with widespread effects or which creates long-term spiritual care needs like the current pandemic. Additionally, the current roster does not have the depth of linguistic, cultural, and religious competency necessary to meet the diverse religious needs of many minority groups in NYC. Apart from growing the roster, NYDIS would also like to document the unique specialties of each existing volunteer, whether it be language capability, minority community cultural competency, or spiritual care specialty.

Expectations and Goals for the specific project on which AmeriCorps Member is serving:

In an effort to build a sufficient roster of trained, credentialed Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Caregivers, NYDIS is planning on reopening our training curriculum in 2021, which had to be suspended for the year of 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Our curriculum offers a three-day training that prepares faith leaders or institutional chaplains to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass-care settings or to serve as disaster chaplains within their house of worship, religious community, or professional institution. Additionally, we offer Spiritual Care Worker Certification and Train the Trainer Certification. NYDIS provides these trainings for a much-reduced price, in an attempt to increase equity by making this credentialing accessible to under-resourced communities historically excluded from disaster response efforts. These efforts are currently unfunded mandates, but ones that are important enough that NYDIS will continue trying to build the city’s capacity regardless of funding. NYC needs a resilient cadre of Disaster Chaplains who will be able to comfort and console members of all faith traditions whenever the need arises.

Member Position Summary:

The AmeriCorps Member would assist NYDIS in coordinating and strengthening the volunteer Disaster Chaplaincy capacity of New York City. The AmeriCorps member would assist in coordinating the trainings, managing the volunteer database, streamlining activation protocols, identifying volunteer gaps, and ensuring all volunteer information is accurate. This support will help ensure a smooth and rapid activation in case of disaster.

Detailed Tasks:

• Collaborate with and report to the Senior Manager of NYDIS’ Faith Sector Community Preparedness Program

• Support engagement and education of NYC religious leaders specific to disaster and public health preparedness and resiliency

• Assess the cultural and language competency of volunteers and develop a plan to build capacity to meet city-wide emergency management needs

• Communicate regularly with current cadre of Disaster Chaplains to ensure volunteer engagement, satisfaction and maintaining qualifications and contact information.

• Create a strategic volunteer engagement plan and volunteer outreach plan

• Manage volunteer database, including data input, management, and data trend tracking

• Develop, conduct, and analyze volunteer surveys

• Assist Senior Manager in coordinating all volunteer recruiting and trainings – including registrations, instructor and course coordination, and advertising/outreach.

Deadline to apply: 11:59 pm September 19, 2021

Applications must be made through the NYC Civic Corps website.

All qualified candidates should apply—candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

NYDIS is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City.

NYDIS is seeking a Staff Accountant, with immediate availability to work from our Midtown Manhattan office. The Staff Accountant reports to the Executive Director & Controller.

Duties include:
• Manage day-to-day finance and reporting needs of NYDIS, bi-monthly payroll/benefits, month-end close entries, and annual auditing, track and willing to learn about restricted and release of restricted funds.
• Conduct all banking, credit card, and wire transfer reconciliations for Executive Staff & Board Treasurer reviews.
• Collaborate with program staff to track and invoice monthly contract deliverables on all contracts and grants.
• Ensure monthly contract billing complies with contract stipulations.
• Reconcile invoices with contract payments and file and maintain program financial records.
• Perform general QuickBooks office bookkeeping and payment management for vendors.
• Track program expenditures/allocations and produce regular budget updates, cash flow, forecasts, and reports.
• Liaise with consultants and contracted services (firms/staff as needed).
• Track grant distribution to clients in collaboration with program staff.
• Meet regularly with senior staff and the executive director to review allocations and P&L statements.
• Write and present monthly financial reports and an executive summary for the Board of Directors.
• Assist Executive Director and Program Managers with Human Resources administration.
• Other duties may be assigned by Controller and senior staff.

Qualifications include:
• Experienced in QuickBooks or other standard nonprofit accounting software with the willingness to learn
• Experience with accrual and fund accounting and monthly close entry for 503c.
• Experience managing multiple large contracts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in nonprofit grant and contract report documentation and/or willingness to learn.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Positive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staff.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person and on the phone.
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutions (preferred).
• All applicants will be given a background check and narcotics drug test prior to employment.
• Any NYDIS staff who work in our office or directly with clients must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in nonprofit finance and office administration.

Immediate Availability. Salary range $40,000 – $50,000, commensurate with experience and with excellent benefits.

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

How to Apply
Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to office@nydis.org