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Program and Communications Associate (Job Posting)

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PowHer™New York (PowHerNY), a non-profit organization, is seeking an associate to actively support the growth and work of a vibrant, network of organizations collaborating to accelerate economic equality for New York women* and girls. If you want to make a difference, this is the place to get experience and work with groups and leaders across New York. 

This is an opportunity to be an essential part of a creative, fast-paced team of advocates and groups who have succeeded in changing New York women’s policy and aim to accomplish much more. PowHerNY is a virtual organization, except for occasional in-person meetings and events. You will work independently but have regular interaction with the PowHerNY Team. Individuals or students who are interested in racial and gender justice will get experience and get to know  organizations and leaders around NY.

This is a part-time position, 15-20 hours a week at a minimum of $18-22 per hour and can be used for college credit. This position will run from September 11-December 31, 2023. Opportunity for position extension or shift to full-time. 

PROGRAM & POLICY: Work with Program Team to:

  • Be part of the team to plan and implement PowHerNY Programming
  • Help organize, write and oversee educational events
  • Support the educational work of our Equal Pay and PowHer the Vote initiatives 

COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL MEDIA: Work with Communications Manager to: 

  • Build PowHerNY’s online presence; 
  • Execute online campaigns utilizing the website, social media and Salsa Action Network to achieve programmatic and legislative goals; 
  • Keep content of the website and social channels current and relevant and connect to our partners.

FUNDRAISING & ADMINISTRATIVE: Work with the President and FR Committee to: 

  • Assist with fundraising and organizational administrative tasks, including database entry, correspondence, maintenance and updating of email lists and databases; 
  • Work with the Development Committee to research potential funders

COMMUNITY and PARTNER OUTREACH: Work with leadership to:

  • Help expand PowHerNY’s Network, especially through building relationships with targeted groups of underrepresented women;
  • Serve as liaison to the PowHer New York Network Partners and community, including assisting with our bi-weekly leaders calls and meetings; 
  • Support outreach for various campaigns.

To Apply

If this opportunity is a good match for your skills and passion, we want to hear from you! To apply please submit your resume, a thoughtful cover letter, 2 writing samples, and anything else that you want to share to info@powherny.org with the subject line of “PowHerNY Part-time Associate” by September 5, 2023.

ABOUT POWHER NEW YORK

The 100+ inclusive network, representing cross-cultural and multi-generational women, works to create change through education, engagement, online strategies, advocacy and policy reform around a multi-issue, shared progressive women’s agenda. Our gender-focused, anti-racist vision is articulated in our 2021 publication, A Roadmap for Inclusive Gender Justice in New York and eight key areas are explored: Child Care, Employment, Girls and Education, Reproductive Justice, Criminal Justice, Essential Rights, Gender Based Violence, and Democracy and Representation. 

PowHerNY is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive organization, workplace and world.  

*PowHerNY defines the term woman to refer to anyone who identifies as a woman, including but not limited to cisgender, trans, and nonbinary women.