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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, works in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City. the Metro-Region and Puerto Rico.

The Director will lead all day-to-day operations, partnerships, planning, and strategic oversight of a new Food Bank & Humanitarian Hub (the Hub), a partnership between NYDIS and Islamic Relief USA. Supporting the NYC house of worship-based pantries and clothing closets as well as other disaster related and direct service programs, the Director will oversee operations of a 30,000+ square-foot warehouse and distribution center for food, clothing, emergency supplies, shelter supplies, and a vehicle pool directing related logistics for all programs. The Director is responsible for program oversight and implementation, donations/procurement, food storage/transport regulations, staff and volunteers, budget management, community and interfaith partnerships, and performance outcomes. This role serves as the public face of the Hub and will collaborate closely with Executive Staff at NYDIS and IRUSA as well as other partner agencies to ensure successful execution of the Hub’s mission.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead overall management and strategic execution of the Hub’s day-to-day operations.
• Supervise warehouse staff including Logistics Manager, Donations Management, Maintenance, Drivers, and Volunteers.
• Oversee budget planning, expense tracking, grant compliance, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and funders.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact across food security, clothing distribution, and emergency response readiness.
• Support implementation of trauma-informed workforce development initiatives for individuals with serious mental illness and/or returning from incarceration.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and health related regulations, OSHA and all NYC building/fire codes
• Provide support and technical assistance to house of worship-based food pantries and clothing closets.
• Manage all donor relations and oversight of inventory intake and distribution as well as operating best practices.
• Represent NYDIS in local, regional and national food and donations management networks and at sector events.
• Drive long-term planning for social enterprise growth, volunteer expansion, and sustainability efforts.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership experience, preferably in donations management, food bank operations, logistics, or disaster emergency response – including donor/partner relations.
• Expert knowledge of food/clothing distribution networks, workforce development, and nonprofit compliance.
• Commitment to interfaith collaboration and NYDIS’s mission of dignity-centered humanitarian response.
• Exceptional management, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams of 10+ staff and large-scale service operations.
• Documented experience with government and philanthropic grant reporting and contract oversight.
• Bilingual preferred.

Salary range: $110,000 commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to [email protected].

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 faith-based federation of over 60 diverse judicatories, disaster human services providers, and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City – and supporting recovery in disaster-impacted communities with a direct connection to NYC.

We are seeking dynamic social practitioners for our new 600-member Adult Clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood – Elements House, a member of Clubhouse International. Reporting to the Clubhouse Director, Social Practitioners are responsible for ensuring that all the elements of social practice are carried out to benefit members and support related unit-specific goals (culinary, home and garden, employment, etc.), while adhering to the Clubhouse International Standards. The position is open to U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders – any other applicants are required to have their own valid work authorization in place at the time of applying for NYDIS job openings.

Duties include:
Member Support, Outreach & Advocacy (55%)
• Recruit and build relationships with members to foster a stigma free and supportive community of belonging and hope that is aligned with International Clubhouse Standards.
• Design and implement interventions addressing barriers such as social isolation, anxiety, and poverty.
• Facilitate access to external environments (communication, culinary, employment, education, housing and site beautification) to promote confidence and skill development.
• Provide ongoing connections and support to enhance members’ self-worth and problem-solving skills through individual and group sessions.

Support Development of Training & Entitlements (45%)
• Offer training and maintain relationships with employers for transitional employment opportunities.
• Guide members in applying for benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and support housing applications.
• Advocate for member safety and well-being across clinical, legal, and housing aspects.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to members’ progress.
• Adapt to unit needs by being available for early arrivals or late stays as necessary.

Qualifications include:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years working with individuals with serious mental illness or in a community setting.
• 1-2 years in coaching/counseling and vocational rehabilitation preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred, with a focus on Chinese dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Toisanese, Fujianese, and Shanghainese. Spanish fluency is also preferred
• Proven experience with mental health crisis management by supporting and counseling members.
• Demonstrable commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging).

Physical Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet all physical requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary range, $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.
No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to [email protected].

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.