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New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit 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 also has management oversight of our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless and asylee emergency shelter services and advocacy across 88 shelters in all five boroughs. NYDIS has a $40M annual operating budget and fifty employees.

Support the Executive Director & CEO
• Manage the day-to-day administrative and logistics support of the office of the CEO and Chief of Staff including drafting correspondence, scheduling, email management, planning and tracking follow-up with external and internal meetings of senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Perform a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including managing an extremely active calendar, processing expense reports, arranging travel plans, answering phones, filing, and preparing meeting agendas.
• Prioritize any conflicting needs and handle matters confidentially, expeditiously, and proactively; follow-through on projects or initiatives of the CEO and Chief of Staff
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff and various other senior leaders to ensure timely completion of projects, reports, and other special initiatives.
• Work with the Chief of Staff to identify and improve processes and create efficiencies for the CEO.
• Vet, prioritize, draft, and edit emails and correspondence on behalf of the CEO.
• Proofread and copy edit CEO communications.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure the CEO’s schedule is followed.
• Work closely with the CEO to keep him well informed of any upcoming short and long-term commitments, special dates, travel, and following up as appropriate.
• Organize catering and event/meeting logistics and set-up as needed.

Board Support
• Help maintain files, records, and archives for all Board-related materials.
• Proactively support the scheduling of Board members in their engagement with the organization.

Qualifications:
• Requires a bachelor’s degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in nonprofit administrative support, executive support experience preferred.
• Intuitive, poised, unflappable, and proactive go-getter with a no task to big or small mentality.
• Tech savvy – with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain positive working relationships with volunteers, staff, donors, and Board members.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills – especially proof reading
• Proven ability to navigate complex interpersonal relationships, promote positive staff morale and culture.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, ability to manage confidential information.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and to handle several projects at one time.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

Salary range, $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org

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.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit 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. Our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless emergency shelter services and advocacy across 50 shelters in all five boroughs and is now expanding its programming to Asylum-Seeker shelters.

Reporting to the Managing Director for the NYC Asylum Seeker Shelter Services program, the Director is the senior staff member responsible for the oversight of NYDIS’ Asylee and Homeless Shelter Services with over $40M in contracts and grants – as well as 50 shelter subcontracts and multiple vendor contracts. This includes all matters related to billing, invoicing, procurement, and reporting, supported by finance and operations staff.

Duties include:
• Maintain a detailed functional knowledge of all contracts, government policies, code requirements, reporting metrics and budgeting while maintaining a focus on excellence in client centric services.
• Collaborate with field staff to develop all contract compliance metrics and form sets for all shelter sites.
• Coordinate with Managing Director and other Managers to incorporate compliance and reporting into practice and in the development of all shelter staff training.
• Develop compliance tools for all Shelter Operations Managers to provide oversight for each of their 10 shelters and 1 hospitality center.
• In collaboration with the Managing Director, the Director will develop all internal and external reporting and compliance forms and systems.
• Support the operations and shelter site staff in the accurate reporting of guest movement within the NYC HOST System across the 50 shelter sites.
• Support the Managing Director in reporting all guest conduct violations, reportable incidents, and complaints.
• In coordination with the Office Managers, ensure all procurement and purchasing meets contract obligations.
• Working closely with all field staff, complete necessary daily, weekly, and monthly reports and data collection.
• Coordinate with NYDIS’ Finance team on all shelter billing, invoicing and documentation needs of shelters.

Qualifications include:
• 1 – 2 years’ experience working with large government contracts required.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in accounting and/or finance managing multiple budgets
• Works well in a fast-paced, high-pressure office setting with regular reporting deadlines.
• A team player with a high value for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A working knowledge of New York City, its neighborhoods and immigrant communities.
• A working knowledge of New York City faith communities preferred.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, databases, internet & social media use.

Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Immediate Availability. Salary range, $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience – 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 & three Professional References to jobs@nydis.org. No phone calls. 

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit 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. Our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless emergency shelter services and advocacy across 50 shelters in all five boroughs and is now expanding its programming to Asylum-Seeker shelters.

Reporting to the Managing Director for the NYC Asylum Seeker Shelter Services program, the Manager(s) are responsible for the vetting, training, oversight of daily operations and contract compliance or reporting for up to 10 asylee shelters and one asylee hospitality center. Managers will develop collaborative relationships with shelter staff and regularly assess the satisfaction and unmet needs of the asylee/migrant immigrant populations in each shelter.

Duties include:
• Collaborate with Shelter Outreach Coordinators to vet, credential, equip/supply, and conduct training for all shelter personnel in providing exceptional shelter support that is culturally competent for all guests.
• Coordinate with Managing Director and other Managers to develop all training and resources/tools in compliance with existing contracts.
• Working as a team of five managers, to provide seven day a week staff coverage for all guest placements. Flexible hours are required – with the need for 24/7 emergency availability rotating with team members.
• Visit each shelter site in your portfolio of 10 once a week – twice a month during hours of operation from 7PM to 7AM – as well as weekly inspections of the Hospitality Center.
• Interact regularly with Shelter Placement Manager(s) to monitor guest movement within the NYC HOST System, a secure virtual asylee bed management system, screen, track, allocate, monitor, and reassign or discharge asylee guests in our 950-bed program across 50 shelter sites – to always monitor and assure a minimum of 18 of the 19 beds are occupied at all shelter sites.
• Track all guest conduct violations, reportable incidents, and complaints.
• Working closely with the Contracts & Compliance Director to complete all necessary daily, weekly, and monthly reports and data collection.
• Coordinate with NYDIS’ Finance team on all shelter billing, invoicing and documentation needs of shelters.

Qualifications include:
• 1 – 2 years’ experience working with asylee, immigrant and/or homeless populations is required.
• A working knowledge of New York City, its neighborhoods and immigrant communities
• A working knowledge of New York City faith communities preferred.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish or West African languages preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office, databases, internet & social media use.

Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Salary range, $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org

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.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit 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. Our affiliate, the NYC Emergency Shelter Network (ESN) coordinates and builds the capacity of congregation-based street homeless emergency shelter services and advocacy across 38 shelters in all five boroughs and is now expanding its programming to Asylum-Seeker shelters.

Reporting to the Director of NYC Asylum Seeker & Homeless Shelter Services, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and placing volunteers in our various shelters as well as recruit, training and placing and supervising NYDIS’ own volunteers. Most volunteers will work within assigned shelter and hospitality center locations and must be well trained and knowledgeable of shelter’s policies and procedures. Volunteers must be matched to volunteer opportunities that complement their skills and qualifications.

Duties include:
• Planning and coordinating a volunteer outreach plan for the recruitment of qualified volunteers.
• In collaboration with shelter staff, develop and conduct training for all volunteers – including cultural and language competency, working with immigrants/asylees, mental health first aid and shelter operations
• Reviewing, screening, onboarding, placing, managing, and retaining qualified volunteers.
• Ensuring that volunteers follow all compliance guidelines that are appropriate to their work and responsibilities (Ex. Food handling licenses for volunteers helping with food serving).
• Planning and coordination of a volunteer management system to track placements and assignments.
• Develop and maintain standards and practices for performance evaluation and volunteer satisfaction.
• Meet weekly with Sheltering Operations Managers to assess volunteer needs in volunteer work and troubleshoot volunteer needs and questions.
• Ensuring all volunteers follow policies and procedures to maintain city-wide compliance measures and regulations for shelter services.
• Working closely with the Director and Sheltering Operations Managers to complete all necessary reporting.
• Share success stories, develop marketing and outreach materials, and otherwise raise the profile of volunteerism.
• Design and host volunteer appreciation events and mechanisms.

Qualifications include:
• 1 – 2 years’ experience working with asylee, immigrant and/or homeless populations is required.
• 3 – 4 years’ experience coordinating volunteers
• Dynamic leader who radiates positivity and appreciation while embracing diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to develop positive relationships in the community.
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in Microsoft Office, databases, internet & social media use.
• Familiarity and experience with NYC congregations and grass roots advocates preferred.

Education and/or Experience:
• College degree or equivalent experience required.

Salary range, $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

How to Apply:
Send Cover Letter, Resume & three Professional References to jobs@nydis.org. No phone calls. 

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.

New York Disaster Interfaith Services, (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers, and charitable organizations that 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. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for various activities including state and federal grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, providing accounts payable and receivable support and tracking grants and donations, among other functions.

Duties include:
• Independently performing day-to-day finance/accounting functions of NYDIS, including scheduling vendor and contractor payments, payroll/benefits administration, month-end closing entries, and assisting with annual audit;
• Collaborate with program staff to track and invoice monthly contract deliverables on all contracts and grants;
• Coordinate with CFO to ensure monthly contract billing complies with contract stipulations;
• Reconcile invoices with contract payments and maintain program financial records;
• Perform general QuickBooks office accounting, including payment preparation, bank deposits and payments to vendors;
• Track program expenditures/allocations and produce regular budget updates and/or reports;
• Track grant distribution to clients in collaboration with program staff;
• Meet regularly with CFO and the executive staff to review allocations and program reviews;
• Complete bank reconciliations, credit card allocations, check request processing and account reviews;
• Other duties as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications include:
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutions
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Positive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staff
• Experience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
• Experience supporting multiple large contracts simultaneously
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts, entering journal entries and month-end close
• Proficiency in grant and contract reporting backup documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with pivot table proficiency
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person, written and on the phone with internal and external clients
• All applicants will be given a federal 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:
• Business or accounting degree and/or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, specifically in nonprofit accounting.

Immediate Availability. Salary range, $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience – 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 & three Professional References to jobs@nydis.org. No phone calls. 

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

NYDIS is seeking full-time Volunteer Coordinator for our Climate Resilience Capacity Building Program.

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