Make the Road New York jobs

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our Adult Literacy Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and Civics classes. The ESOL/Civics Instructor is a bargaining unit position, and will work 40 hours/week in Queens and Brooklyn, teaching contextualized English and Citizenship Prep classes with student-centered methodology, based on the mission statement of MRNY. They will also support administrative tasks such as class intake, Best Plus testing, and student assessments. They will connect students to services and our organizing committees at MRNY as well. This is a bargaining unit position. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Planning: Create ESOL/Civics course outlines and unit and lesson plans, and related materials Integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders Upload course outline, unit plans, and materials to the G-drive. Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula, with emphasis on social justice connected to students' needs, MRNY policy, directions, and committees. Instruction: Provide class instruction in ESOL and Citizenship prep classes Deliver content material in ways that consider students' levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the 4 skills, vocabulary, and grammar skill development Employ classroom management strategies to improve student retention Assessment/Communication with Students: Reach out to students in advance of the first class-session to confirm attendance and answer questions. Provide initial assessment and initial orientation for each student in the class to complement case management orientation. Follow up with absent students as needed to ensure their continued participation and document it in Salesforce. Work closely with case managers and program administration to address attendance issues and maintain student retention goals. Informally meet with students individually to review progress and assess the need for additional help. This includes flagging referrals to the case manager. Volunteer collaboration: Coordinate volunteers for civics classes to support with mock interviews. Administrative Tasks: Enter student attendance in Salesforce in a timely manner including absence notes. Administer BEST Plus tests as needed during intake, late intake and post-testing time periods. Analyze BEST Plus test scores to monitor and document students' progress. Support program intake related activities including student information sessions, appointment scheduling, student registrations, student orientations, student file management, and attendance related tasks. Attend program administrative trainings for updates on new administrative procedures and Salesforce updates. Respond to funder related requests as needed. Meet all funder requirements, including meeting professional development hours, as well as reporting (i.e. monthly progress notes, Individual Service Plans) and class instructional requirements. Enter weekly mock interview outcomes in Salesforce. Enter naturalization exam dates, and naturalization interview outcomes for all students who are scheduled. Read/Reply to emails in a timely manner. Meetings and Training: Attend all mandatory Staff meetings and other adult literacy department meetings as required. Participate in conferences and professional development training according to funders' requirements. Requirements: Eligible to work in the U.S Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) REQUIRED Experience teaching Civics and ESOL classes Strong digital literacy skills with G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Box, Zoom, and Google Voice Occasional travel to other MRNY offices required Possess a commitment to collective action and community organizing. Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment Job Competencies: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $62,400 to $64,500. How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Apply Description Organizing Manager (Central & Western NY) Department: Field Organizing Terms of Employment: Regular/Full-Time Exempt Position (NYCLU is working in a hybrid model; a number of in-person days is required) Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, Central NY Regional Office Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Organizing Manager (Central & Western NY) will support with leading and managing the Field Organizing Department, which consists of organizers in eight regions across the state who undertake various activities-including campaign development and implementation, volunteer engagement and mobilization, and community education-to advance the NYCLU's mission and strategic priorities. The Organizing Manager will be responsible for supervising and developing Field staff in the Central & Western NY regions, which includes our Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo offices. The Organizing Manager will contribute to expanding NYCLU's statewide presence in regional offices by working with Communications, Legal, Policy, and the Education Policy Center to tackle local policy issues requiring a statewide strategy and approach. They will expand the NYCLU's network of support and alliances by identifying strategic allies, increasing our visibility, and building new partnerships that will strengthen and broaden our impact. The Organizing Manager also serves as a member of the NYCLU's Middle Management Team. This position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with the NYCLU. The person in this position will be a mid-level manager. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and manage a team of Sr. Organizers and/or Organizers staff in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse offices. Foster the professional development of Field Department staff using, among other tools, performance evaluations and professional development and training plans. Support the Field Organizing Director to plan, monitor, track, and Department's budgeting and spending within their assigned regions. Work with the Director, Assistant Director and other Organizing Managers to implement Department wide plans, including mapping organizational relationships, trainings for organizers, community workshops and educational offerings, volunteer engagement and mobilization. Serve as a member of the Middle Management Team on program and organizational matters, including hiring committees and participation in at least three NYCLU issue areas. Support the development of the NYCLU's community education initiatives, which includes (but is not limited to) “Know Your Rights” workshops, skill-based trainings, and other presentations. Assist in the development of educational and organizing materials and coordinate messaging to the NYCLU's base. Supervise Field Department staff in developing and facilitating coalitions with key community members, groups, and grassroots organizations to achieve shared goals. Assist the Director of Field Organizing in expanding the NYCLU's statewide network of support and alliances by identifying strategic allies and building new partnerships that will strengthen and broaden our impact. Supervise Organizers in coalition and movement building activities designed to strengthen strategic partnerships and broaden our movement and base. Actively and continuously engage a diverse set of policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum within their assigned regions, in coordination with the Policy Department. Closely coordinate with other NYCLU departments to develop and execute NYCLU campaign plans and rapid response actions to urgent, unanticipated threats to civil rights and civil liberties. Oversee the region-specific development and implementation of base-building and organizing plans that expand the NYCLU's base to reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and center our work in impacted communities. Supervise the planning and execution of statewide lobby days, annual legislative conferences, and community engagement events. Actively support the NYCLU's internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years of political, community or issue advocacy organizing experience. 2-3 years supervising organizers on volunteer engagement and/or public education campaigns. Experience working with elected officials in the State Legislature and local elected officials. Excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills. Substantial experience in legislative, community or political organizing work. Strong ability to prioritize and complete tasks, with a proven ability to proactively set & meet deadline. Demonstrated ability to advocate effectively, including an ability to initiate and follow through on campaign effort. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and priorities of the NYCLU. Self-motivation and an ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to regularly travel within Central & Western NY regions (Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo) and to Albany and New York City headquarters, as needed. Bachelor's degree in public policy or other related areas preferred. IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS A love for the challenges and rewards of managing a diverse team. Existing relationships with a diverse set of policy makers and/or local stakeholders. Familiarity with the political landscapes of their designated regions. Familiarity with the varied cultural and/or political landscapes of New York State. Ability to balance self-care in a professional environment that often demands urgency. A great sense of humor, a collaborative disposition, patience, and flexibility. Experience supervising Union employees. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting ************************************************************************************************************************************************ If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF. The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Assistant Director of Field Organizing Department: Field Organizing Terms of Employment: 3-Year Contract Position with the high potential for a permanent role/Full-Time Exempt (NYCLU is working in a hybrid model; a number of in-person days is required but may also involve travel outside of normal work hours with evening and weekends meetings. Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 55 Broadway, NY, NY / Statewide NY Offices Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Assistant Director of Field Organizing supports the Director of Field Organizing to lead, direct, and manage the Field Organizing Department, which consists of organizers in eight regions across the state who undertake various activities including campaign development and implementation, volunteer engagement and mobilization, and community education to advance the NYCLUs mission and strategic priorities. The Assistant Director also serves as a member of the NYCLUs Middle Management Team, which guides the work and operation of the organization. This is a three-year contract position with the high potential for a permanent role. The organization is committed to facilitating an evaluation process annually which will engage staff across several departments at the NYCLU. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and manage the New York City-based Field staff and contractors, as needed: Provide clear expectations and feedback that helps further the employees individual skills. Foster the professional development of Field Department staff through the use of, among other tools, performance evaluations and professional development plans. Support the Director of Field Organizing to plan, monitor, track, and approve Field Departments budgeting and spending. Provide reports to the Director of Field Organizing on a regular basis and as requested, and perform other duties as assigned. Serve as a member of the Middle Management Team to support program operations and organizational decision making including, but not limited to: The Policy Department to develop and execute strategies in support of legislative and policy advocacy. The Development and Communications Departments to coordinate communications to our audiences. Manage the NYCLUs community education initiative, which includes (but is not limited to) Know Your Rights workshops, skill-based trainings, and other presentations. Collaborate with the Communications Department to develop educational and organizing materials. Work in coalition with key community members, groups, and grassroots organizations to achieve shared goals. Expand the NYCLUs network of support and alliances by identifying strategic allies and building new partnerships that will strengthen and broaden our impact. Support engagement with a diverse set of policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum. Closely coordinate with the Policy Departments and other departments to develop and implement NYCLUs campaigns on ongoing priorities and rapid response to urgent, unanticipated threats to civil rights and civil liberties. Work with Director of Field Organizing to oversee the development and implementation of organizing campaign plans. Work closely with the Director of Regions on local and statewide campaigns. Plan and execute lobby days and community engagement events. Support the Director in close coordination with the Development and Communications Departments, with the management and development of NYCLUs volunteer network of over 11,000 New Yorkers Actively support the NYCLUs internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. QUALIFICATIONS A combined minimum of 6 years of experience in political, community or issue advocacy organizing, including substantial demonstrated experience leading organizing campaigns at the local, state or national levels and 2-3 years managing a team. This includes experience working with organizational membership, volunteers, directly impacted communities, and/or community organizers. Track record of training, developing and supporting new organizers. Demonstrated success in building organizational infrastructure. An understanding of and commitment to the nonpartisan mission and goals of the NYCLU and ACLU. Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Strong analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated leadership skills and collaborative work style. Demonstrated experience in applying principles of racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Experience with digital organizing tools including e-mail-, call-, and text-to-action tools. Experience with Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software (i.e., NPG VAN, salesforce). Availability and willingness to travel within the state, as necessary, and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities. Bachelor's degree in public policy or other related areas preferred. IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS A love for the challenges and rewards of managing a diverse team. Existing relationships with a diverse set of policy makers and/or constituencies. Familiarity with the political landscapes of Albany and New York City. Familiarity with the cultural and/or political landscapes of NYS regions outside of the NYC Metro area. Familiarity with media strategy, including social media. Ability to balance self-care in a professional environment that often demands urgency. A great sense of humor, a collaborative disposition, patience, and flexibility. Experience supervising Union employees. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting ************************************************************************************************************************************************* If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF. The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 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Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: Make the Road New York (MRNY) is seeking a full time Bilingual Youth Advocate Social Worker to be a part of our School Based Team at Bushwick Campus. This position requires a flexible schedule. Applicants must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends. The Bilingual Youth Advocate Social Worker will be partnering with four high schools in Bushwick Campus Community School. Our School Based Team works inside the campus supporting all four schools. A community school is a hub of resources, programs, and services that contribute to meeting the needs and building on the strengths of the whole student, family and broader community. It supports a culture of community where trust and accountability among all stakeholders are nurtured and strengthened. This position is a full-time in person position, however employer will use best efforts to allow 1 day of remote work per week. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Provide confidential and supportive counseling and case management to a selected cohort of chronically absent students Refer, assist and or advocate for students/families to obtain: therapy, benefits, housing, employment, immigration assistance, emergency assistance, shelter, after school programs, academic support and additional programs both on campus and off Provide outreach efforts such as home visits and phone calls home to students in attendance cohorts for re-engagement purposes. Develop relationships with school staff to support a team approach and integrate support for struggling students into the community school model Co-lead 3-5 campus wide mental health and community building events Lead campus wide mental health coordination efforts, including monthly group meetings with counselors and mental health practitioners from all schools Requirements: Eligible to work in the U.S Educational Level Requirement: MSW Possess a commitment to collective action and community organizing. Bilingual English/Spanish required/mandatory. Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment Job Competencies: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Ability to work under pressure required. Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, and using a database (ideally Salesforce) to run reports. Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required Strong verbal and written communication skills High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $63,450 to $65,550. How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Apply Description Senior Staff Attorney/Staff Attorney Department: Racial Justice Center Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Exempt/Temporary (3-Year Position with possibility of extension)/Local 2320 Union (NYCLU staff is currently working in a Hybrid model; a minimum of two days in-office each week, in addition to other in-person work requirements such as legislative visits, community events, and court appearances). Location: 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 / New York Statewide Salary: $97,000- $101,000 (In accordance with Attorney Pay Scale) Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** Racial Justice Center (RJC)was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU's racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center is in deep collaboration with the NYCLU departments and centers with all of the NYCLU priorities. The RJC also leads its own advocacy, legislation, and litigation docket. Primarily focuses on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and restorative efforts. DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The NYCLU seeks an experienced, innovative, and dynamic racial justice legal expert who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced organization. The candidate should have the ability to skillfully implement and/or support the NYCLU's interdepartmental approach to racial justice and broad docket of civil rights and civil liberties issues. This position will play a key role in executing the NYCLU's Racial Justice Center's strategic priorities. The staff attorney will have a particular focus on the intersectionality of racial justice with NYCLU priority areas, such as environmental racism, Indigenous rights, and restorative justice. The staff attorney will utilize a range of strategies to advance racial justice in New York State, including legal research, identifying legislative priorities and threats, joining, and seeking new litigation, and civic engagement, including submitting public comments, testifying at hearings, Know Your Rights education, movement lawyering, coalition development, and strategic communications. This position is situated in NYCLU's Racial Justice Center and directly reports to the Racial Justice Center Director. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Independently review state and local legislation and engage in related legislative advocacy and lobbying in connection with the Racial Justice Center strategic priorities. Developing and conducting litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative forums. All NYCLU attorneys are responsible for identifying possible litigation and advocacy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling all aspects of appeals. Engaging in pre-litigation analysis including evaluating and following up on intakes; conducting factual investigations and legal analyses; utilizing the Freedom of Information Law; and drafting demand letters. Develop strong relationships with civil rights advocacy organizations and represent the NYCLU in multi-organization coalitions and working groups. Work in close collaboration with the NYCLU's legal department on developing RJC litigation strategies to promote and expand racial justice litigation priorities including close collaboration with the legal department in developing claims, preparing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and depositions, handle hearings and trials, and argue motions and appeals. Prepares and delivers testimony at public hearings and drafting public comments. In collaboration with NYCLU communications staff, provide expert commentary to the media, participate in media briefings, and contribute to op-eds, blog posts, and other publications. Work closely with staff across the NYCLU-including the Education Policy Center, Legal, Policy, and Field Departments, and our Regional Offices-to ensure that the NYCLU has an integrated approach to furthering the RJC's mission. QUALIFICATIONS At least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Must reside in or plan to relocate to New York Must be licensed to practice in New York State. Experience with litigation, drafting and amending legislation and legislative advocacy, community engagement, and leading legal priorities. Preferred experience working on racial justice issues, such as environmental racism, infrastructure equity, land-use laws, restorative principles such as reparations, education equity, and Indigenous rights. Significant experience working in policy, legal, or government settings; high familiarity with public and legislative policy, and legal procedures. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with organizations representing communities of color, including Black, Latine, AMEMSA, AAPI, and Indigenous communities and/or Tribes. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills. Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to government decision makers and the general public. Ability to work and communicate quickly and accurately, managing multiple projects and deliverables under pressure. Meaningfully commits to and supports the NYCLU's internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Must be willing to travel throughout New York State. HOW TO APPLY Please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and describing your qualifications, (2) a resume, and (3) a writing sample of your choosing, not to exceed five (5) pages via *********************************************************************************************************************************************** If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF. We strongly prefer writing samples that are recent and entirely or largely your own work. A wide variety of writing samples may be submitted, such as legal briefings or memo's, pleadings, exert form legal research, public comments, advocacy letters, creative writing. The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Apply Description Strategist Department: Racial Justice Center Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Exempt/Local 2320 Union Position (NYCLU staff is currently working in a Hybrid model; will require work in the office in-person 2 days a week and as needed) Location: 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 Salary: $65,000- $79,000 Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** The Racial Justice Center (RJC)was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU's racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center is in deep collaboration with the NYCLU departments and centers with all of the NYCLU priorities. The RJC also leads its own advocacy, legislation, and litigation docket. Primarily focuses on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and restorative efforts. DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Strategist (Racial/Indigenous Justice) will play a pivotal role in advancing the Racial Justice Center's mission to achieve the NYCLU priorities with an emphasis on Indigenous Justice for our Tribal and non-Tribal Native people in New York State. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing campaigns to drive strategic change. Specifically, the Strategist will support and expand the NYCLU's efforts to engage Indigenous communities. The Strategist will work closely with Indigenous communities and allies to build relationships, shape policy, and uplift Indigenous voices and leadership through public education. The Strategist (Racial/Indigenous Justice) will have a particular focus on the NYCLU priorities and the intersectionality of Indigenous Justice within the NYCLU's priority areas, including access to a sound basic education, criminal justice, law enforcement, privacy and technology, reproductive rights, environmental justice, and emerging Sovereignty issues. The Strategist will utilize a range of tools to advance Indigenous justice in New York State, including research, legislative and agency advocacy, civic engagement and public education, coalition development, organizing, and strategic communications. Collaborating closely across departments, specifically our Education Policy Center. The Strategist will work to elevate community-informed priorities, helping to ensure that any litigation strategies are grounded in lived experience and communities' needs. This position is situated in the NYCLU's Racial Justice Center. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES The major duties and responsibilities for this position include: Lead our current Indigenous Justice Campaigns such as: Education Equity Campaign, Voting Rights Campaign, Environmental Justice Campaigns, and emerging Native American Immigration issues. Develop and implement new issue-specific campaigns to expand and protect the civil rights and liberties of Indigenous families in New York State. Support the development and coordination of NYCLU's growing relationships with Indigenous/Native communities. Keep abreast of developments in the field and urgent threats to Indigenous justice by monitoring community concerns and systemic patterns and make recommendations to senior staff as to appropriate responses by the NYCLU. Organize community forums, town halls, and related events in support of the mission of the NYCLU and the RJC. Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous justice experts, organizations, community stakeholders, academics, and thought leaders to engage them in our work and implement collaborative projects, and to foster positive working relationships with the affiliate and national ACLU staff. Collaborate with the ACLU Indigenous Justice Working Group. Expand NYCLU's reach by developing, promoting, and facilitating multimedia workshops and trainings. Lobby for policy change at the state and municipal level; stay abreast of developments in assigned issue areas; In coalition with Tribal leaders, educators, parents, and community partners, engage in direct advocacy with elected officials and policymakers. Develop strategic partnerships with public schools and youth-focused organizations and attend in-person meetings. Support Racial Justice Center and NYCLU priorities and regional efforts as needed. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate degree or JD preferred; Bachelor's required. 3+ years of experience in policy advocacy in areas at the intersection of racial justice, civil rights, and civil liberties. A basic understanding of the legal and/or legislative landscape of relevant laws, treaties, and/or leadership on Native regions in New York State. Must have a basic familiarity with legislative advocacy, lobbying, and community organizing. Demonstrated experience working with and alongside Indigenous/Native American communities. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to conduct workshops for both adult and youth learners. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks with minimal supervision, with a proven record to manage and meet deadlines. A commitment to the goals and priorities of the NYCLU. Ability to thrive in a complex, fast paced, and collaborative working environment. Ability to travel to Sovereign land across New York State for work-related meetings and events. Availability for occasional evening and weekend hours (with notice). A personal commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the field, along with the demonstrated ability to build relationships across differences. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting via ************************************************************************************************************************************ If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF. The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Apply Description Position: Summer 2026 Hybrid Education Policy Center and Racial Justice Center Law Student Internship Department: Education Policy Center and Racial Justice Center Terms of Employment: Internship Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broadway, NY, NY and 55 Broadway, NY, NY (NYCLU Staff is currently working on a hybrid model) Salary: The NYCLU will provide a stipend for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or any other external funding. Application Deadline: Applications for second-year law students are strongly preferred by Monday, November 10, 2025. Applications for first-year law students are due by Friday, January 9, 2026, and will be reviewed after that date. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The NYCLU seeks a diverse group of current law students for Summer 2026 internships. During our 10-week program (May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026), the interns will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation, advocacy, and legislative priorities across New York State. This intern will be based in the Racial Justice Center and will work with the Education Policy Center on selected projects. The NYCLU fights for every child's right to an education. The Education Policy Center works to ensure public schools and institutions that serve young people in New York empower students, treat them fairly and equally, and create safe environments for them to learn and grow. The Center advances its agenda through legislative advocacy, litigation, organizing, and public education. The Racial Justice Center (RJC) was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU's racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center is in deep collaboration with the NYCLU departments and centers with all of the NYCLU priorities. The RJC also leads its own advocacy, legislation, and litigation docket. Primarily focuses on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and restorative efforts. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should have a commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and education. Teaching experience or other relevant education experience is a plus. Applications will be reviewed and offers will be made on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in a Summer Internship at the NYCLU and any relevant education experience, a resume, and a recent writing sample that is wholly your own unedited work (submit a brief, motion, or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages). Please upload your writing sample with your cover letter as one document via ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: The work of the Westchester County Organizer is to build a strong base of community members and leaders in Westchester County. The organizer will also engage members in leadership development and organizing around various issues at the local, state and federal level. In collaboration with the Housing and Enviromental Justice Lead Organizer the Westchester County Organizer will support the growth of the base and nurture the leadership of our members to advance local, statewide and federal campaigns. The organizer will conduct outreach in the community to build an organizing committee, identify key issues that community members care about and recruit them to become members of MRNY. This is a union position. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Build our base for power by engaging low-income New Yorkers who commit to work together on the issues affecting our communities. Move our base to action to advance campaigns that positively impact people's lives Develop the skills & consciousness of our base to strengthen the roots of our democracy Support and move campaigns that positively affect our members' lives and build strong alliances to leverage MRNY's power Create an effective and collaborative work environment that supports innovation and excellence while creating community support Ensure the success of bi-weekly committee meetings (including outreach, creation of and effective facilitation of meeting agendas, logistics coordination, etc.) Ensure the success of monthly leadership team meetings (including but not limited to: outreach, creation and facilitation of agenda, logistics coordination, etc.) Meet organizing outreach, mobilization, and engagement targets set by the organizing team leadership and that correspond with skills and years of experience. Engage community members in organizing efforts around immigration, education, community safety, LGBTQ rights, housing and environmental justice, workplace justice and more Participate in staff meetings, monthly organizing team meetings and community learning hour Support the electoral work of the organization and the affiliated C4 as assigned Requirements: Eligible to work in the US Fluency in Spanish required; bilingual English / Spanish preferred Have at least 1 years of experience of community organizing, labor organizing, and/or have familiarity with current MRNY community issues Proficiency in basic computer programs (Google Suite, Zoom, Salesforce) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multicultural spaces Demonstrated commitment to developing and elevating member leadership Be able to work some evenings and weekends Must have a driver's license, comfort driving a vehicle that carries up to 7 passengers, and access to a reliable car; willingness to on occasion drive a 15-passenger van; and As needed, be able to travel via public transportation and drive to events, oftentimes driving members, throughout NYC, NYS and to and from Washington DC. Job Competencies: Strong analytical skills and writing skills; Strong content creation skills; Strong teamwork and management skills; Strong time management skills; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Strong problem solving skills; Ability to adapt to the context and work under pressure High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $58,200 to $63,450. How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." THE DEPARTMENT: MRNY's health department promotes the health and well-being of our community members. They advocate for improved access to healthcare for immigrants and provide health services to community members. The health department combines one-on-one assistance, helping individuals and families navigate the health system and apply for health insurance; operates two food pantries, and creates a safe space where TGNCIQ community members can obtain necessary health information. MRNY's health department also runs a promotora program, training community members to do outreach and screening for food stamps (SNAP) and health insurance benefits, and refers eligible families to apply. The health department also runs a community health worker (CHW) training program and has several projects where CHWs do home visits with families who have asthma or other chronic illnesses. The health team also leads campaigns at the city and state levels to increase access to care and coverage for immigrants in New York. Current Opening: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a bargaining unit position based in Queens and works 40 hours weekly. They conduct in-person/telephonic/virtual home visits throughout NYC to improve the overall health of the patients with chronic conditions and aim to reduce the number of disease-related hospital visits. The Community Health Worker will work in collaboration with New York Presbyterian (NYP) clinics, doctors' practices, and other organizations to conduct outreach to potential program participants and accept referrals. Additionally, they will hold weekly practice sessions at NYP for warm handoffs. The CHW maintains thorough case records of services provided, advice, and referrals, and enters the cases into the appropriate databases. The CHW connects clients and community members to all MRNY services, events, and campaigns. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Conduct outreach to potential program participants . Enroll new patients into the Home Visiting intervention program, as required. Hold weekly practice sessions at the NYP clinic to meet with potential program participants. Contact all active participants enrolled at least once every two weeks for a general wellness check-in and to inquire about their well-being and immediate needs. Provide ongoing health education, support, and reinforcement, assist in scheduling appointments, and follow up with service providers to support the participant's needs (prescriptions, appointments, etc.). Assist participants to continue to take their medications as directed and to contact their Primary Care Provider (PCP) regarding any problems (medications, symptoms, illness, needing refills, etc.) Provide participants with referrals for social and health services as necessary. Identify resources or services appropriate for participants' needs. Complete all required case documentation, which includes (but are not limited to): Assessments, follow up notes, and productivity sheets. Enter all patient information in a timely fashion into several different databases, including uploading consent documents. Accompany other CHWs with their scheduled in person home visits, as required. Participate in meetings and trainings with the New York Presbyterian Hospital staff. Write 1 anecdote per case related to clients' progress and submit to the NYP Supervisor and the MRNY supervisor Facilitate health workshops for students in MRNY's CHW training and at other community wide events. Support MRNY's CHW training program by participating in a CHW panel, and helping with practice interview skills for CHW students. Attend scheduled mandatory staff and department meetings and trainings at Make the Road New York. Work with other MRNY staff to envision and implement ways to support and mobilize MRNY members around health policy campaigns and org-wide issues. Support Health organizing campaigns by recruiting members, attending organizing events, etc. Assist the health team with additional projects on an as-needed basis. Work with the MRNY health team to identify health issues of concern and develop a strategy/carry out initiatives to solve systemic problems in the health system. Requirements: Eligible to work in the US Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English) MANDATORY; Spoken and Written Community Health Worker Certification required HS Diploma from the US or another country Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Suite Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber Relentless drive, tenacity and a willingness to do what it takes to advance our mission and values Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Prior experience working with community based organizations is preferred Job Competencies: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Be highly professional and team-oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work under pressure is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to work in a team to support the organization as a whole Project/Task and Goals Focus Attention to Detail Empathetic Outlook Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $58,200 to $60,300. How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Application Deadline: November 31, 2025 Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace, currently negotiating its first Collective Bargaining Agreement. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: Test Posting Key Responsibilities: Test Posting Requirements: Test Posting Job Competencies: Test Posting Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Apply Description Organizing Manager (Eastern NY) Department: Field Organizing Terms of Employment: Regular/Full-Time Exempt Position (NYCLU is working in a hybrid model; a number of in-person days is required) Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The Organizing Manager (Eastern NY) will support with leading and managing the Field Organizing Department, which consists of organizers in eight regions across the state who undertake various activities-including campaign development and implementation, volunteer engagement and mobilization, and community education-to advance the NYCLU's mission and strategic priorities. The Organizing Manager will be responsible for supervising and developing Field staff in the Eastern NY regions, which includes our Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island offices. The Organizing Manager will contribute to expanding NYCLU's statewide presence in regional offices by working with Communications, Legal, Policy, and the Education Policy Center to tackle local policy issues requiring a statewide strategy and approach. They will expand the NYCLU's network of support and alliances by identifying strategic allies, increasing our visibility, and building new partnerships that will strengthen and broaden our impact. The Organizing Manager also serves as a member of the NYCLU's Middle Management Team. This position is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with the NYCLU. The person in this position will be a mid-level manager. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and manage a team of Regional Directors and/or Organizers staff in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island offices. Foster the professional development of Field Department staff using, among other tools, performance evaluations and professional development and training plans. Support the Field Organizing Director to plan, monitor, track, and Department's budgeting and spending within their assigned regions. Work with the Director, Assistant Director and other Organizing Managers to implement Department wide plans, including mapping organizational relationships, trainings for organizers, community workshops and educational offerings, volunteer engagement and mobilization. Serve as a member of the Middle Management Team on program and organizational matters, including hiring committees and participation in at least three NYCLU issue areas. Support the development of the NYCLU's community education initiatives, which includes (but is not limited to) “Know Your Rights” workshops, skill-based trainings, and other presentations. Assist in the development of educational and organizing materials and coordinate messaging to the NYCLU's base. Supervise Field Department staff in developing and facilitating coalitions with key community members, groups, and grassroots organizations to achieve shared goals. Assist the Director of Field Organizing in expanding the NYCLU's statewide network of support and alliances by identifying strategic allies and building new partnerships that will strengthen and broaden our impact. Supervise Organizers in coalition and movement building activities designed to strengthen strategic partnerships and broaden our movement and base. Actively and continuously engage a diverse set of policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders from across the ideological spectrum within their assigned regions, in coordination with the Policy Department. Closely coordinate with other NYCLU departments to develop and execute NYCLU campaign plans and rapid response actions to urgent, unanticipated threats to civil rights and civil liberties. Oversee the region-specific development and implementation of base-building and organizing plans that expand the NYCLU's base to reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and center our work in impacted communities. Supervise the planning and execution of statewide lobby days, annual legislative conferences, and community engagement events. Actively support the NYCLU's internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years of political, community or issue advocacy organizing experience. 2-3 years supervising organizers on volunteer engagement and/or public education campaigns. Experience working with elected officials in the State Legislature and local elected officials. Excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills. Substantial experience in legislative, community or political organizing work. Strong ability to prioritize and complete tasks, with a proven ability to proactively set & meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to advocate effectively, including an ability to initiate and follow through on campaign effort. Demonstrated commitment to the goals and priorities of the NYCLU. Self-motivation and an ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to regularly travel within Central & Western NY regions (Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo) and to Albany and New York City headquarters, as needed. Bachelor's degree in public policy or other related areas preferred. IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS A love for the challenges and rewards of managing a diverse team. Existing relationships with a diverse set of policy makers and/or local stakeholders. Familiarity with the political landscapes of their designated regions. Familiarity with the varied cultural and/or political landscapes of New York State. Ability to balance self-care in a professional environment that often demands urgency. A great sense of humor, a collaborative disposition, patience, and flexibility. Experience supervising Union employees. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter that includes your unique qualifications for this position, and where or how you learned of this job posting **************************************************************************************************************************************** If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF. The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process. This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York: The Department of Legal and Support Services at MRNY works to strengthen the organization's organizing work by (1) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; (2) providing technical legal support for policy work; and (3) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY's members. The Department currently employs approximately 50 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization's work. Current Opening: We are currently hiring a Supervising Attorney to oversee our Workplace Justice practice. Our team currently includes 4 other employment attorneys and 3 paralegals who handle a wide range of employment-related legal matters facing our community members, including wage theft, workplace discrimination, paid sick leave, retaliation, paid family leave and health and safety issues on the job. Our Workplace Justice legal team collaborates closely with and provides strategic support on worker organizing campaigns to improve and enforce labor standards at the city and state levels. The Supervising Attorney will supervise legal support on workplace justice policy and organizing campaigns. The Supervising Attorney will also have a small docket of workplace justice cases that will be predominantly wage theft and employment discrimination cases. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Oversee the provision of workplace justice-related legal services to MRNY's membership base of low-income New Yorkers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County. The team handles a docket that involves a range of legal representation and advocacy, from direct negotiation and resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, to multi-plaintiff federal court litigation. Provide exceptional supervision and support to the attorneys on this team. Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and other strategies that strengthen MRNY's workplace justice organizing. Provide technical legal support for MRNY's robust workplace justice-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials for various audiences on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners. Coordinate community outreach, including know-your-rights workshops, and legal clinics. Handle a small direct legal services caseload in the area of employment law. Manage workplace justice-related grant reporting and supervise case data and fulfillment of reporting requirements. Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance departmental and organizational goals, and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our work. Requirements: Eligible to work in the US Admission to practice law in New York State Fluency in Spanish Language At least 4 years of workers' rights advocacy and employment litigation experience Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment Job Competencies: Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber. Commitment to helping cultivate a high-performing department that utilizes the law creatively in the fight for systemic change. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong legal writing and research skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Relevant lived experience, including, but not limited to, having been a member of a low income, immigrant community Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $115,500 How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Job Description Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our Adult Literacy Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and Civics classes. The ESOL/Civics Instructor is a bargaining unit position, and will work 40 hours/week in Queens and Brooklyn, teaching contextualized English and Citizenship Prep classes with student-centered methodology, based on the mission statement of MRNY. They will also support administrative tasks such as class intake, Best Plus testing, and student assessments. They will connect students to services and our organizing committees at MRNY as well. This is a bargaining unit position. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Planning: Create ESOL/Civics course outlines and unit and lesson plans, and related materials Integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders Upload course outline, unit plans, and materials to the G-drive. Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula, with emphasis on social justice connected to students' needs, MRNY policy, directions, and committees. Instruction: Provide class instruction in ESOL and Citizenship prep classes Deliver content material in ways that consider students' levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the 4 skills, vocabulary, and grammar skill development Employ classroom management strategies to improve student retention Assessment/Communication with Students: Reach out to students in advance of the first class-session to confirm attendance and answer questions. Provide initial assessment and initial orientation for each student in the class to complement case management orientation. Follow up with absent students as needed to ensure their continued participation and document it in Salesforce. Work closely with case managers and program administration to address attendance issues and maintain student retention goals. Informally meet with students individually to review progress and assess the need for additional help. This includes flagging referrals to the case manager. Volunteer collaboration: Coordinate volunteers for civics classes to support with mock interviews. Administrative Tasks: Enter student attendance in Salesforce in a timely manner including absence notes. Administer BEST Plus tests as needed during intake, late intake and post-testing time periods. Analyze BEST Plus test scores to monitor and document students' progress. Support program intake related activities including student information sessions, appointment scheduling, student registrations, student orientations, student file management, and attendance related tasks. Attend program administrative trainings for updates on new administrative procedures and Salesforce updates. Respond to funder related requests as needed. Meet all funder requirements, including meeting professional development hours, as well as reporting (i.e. monthly progress notes, Individual Service Plans) and class instructional requirements. Enter weekly mock interview outcomes in Salesforce. Enter naturalization exam dates, and naturalization interview outcomes for all students who are scheduled. Read/Reply to emails in a timely manner. Meetings and Training: Attend all mandatory Staff meetings and other adult literacy department meetings as required. Participate in conferences and professional development training according to funders' requirements. Requirements: Eligible to work in the U.S Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) REQUIRED Experience teaching Civics and ESOL classes Strong digital literacy skills with G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Box, Zoom, and Google Voice Occasional travel to other MRNY offices required Possess a commitment to collective action and community organizing. Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment Job Competencies: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $62,400 to $64,500. How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Position: Summer 2026 Hybrid Education Policy Center and Racial Justice Center Law Student Internship Department: Education Policy Center and Racial Justice Center Terms of Employment: Internship Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broadway, NY, NY and 55 Broadway, NY, NY (NYCLU Staff is currently working on a hybrid model) Salary: The NYCLU will provide a stipend for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or any other external funding. Application Deadline: Applications for second-year law students are strongly preferred by Monday, November 10, 2025. Applications for first-year law students are due by Friday, January 9, 2026, and will be reviewed after that date. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The NYCLU seeks a diverse group of current law students for Summer 2026 internships. During our 10-week program (May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026), the interns will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation, advocacy, and legislative priorities across New York State. This intern will be based in the Racial Justice Center and will work with the Education Policy Center on selected projects. The NYCLU fights for every child's right to an education. The Education Policy Center works to ensure public schools and institutions that serve young people in New York empower students, treat them fairly and equally, and create safe environments for them to learn and grow. The Center advances its agenda through legislative advocacy, litigation, organizing, and public education. The Racial Justice Center (RJC) was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU's racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center is in deep collaboration with the NYCLU departments and centers with all of the NYCLU priorities. The RJC also leads its own advocacy, legislation, and litigation docket. Primarily focuses on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and restorative efforts. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should have a commitment to public interest law, civil liberties, and education. Teaching experience or other relevant education experience is a plus. Applications will be reviewed and offers will be made on a rolling basis. Please send a cover letter describing your interest in a Summer Internship at the NYCLU and any relevant education experience, a resume, and a recent writing sample that is wholly your own unedited work (submit a brief, motion, or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages). Please upload your writing sample with your cover letter as one document via ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Job Descriptionthe power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." THE DEPARTMENT: MRNY's health department promotes the health and well-being of our community members. They advocate for improved access to healthcare for immigrants and provide health services to community members. The health department combines one-on-one assistance, helping individuals and families navigate the health system and apply for health insurance; operates two food pantries, and creates a safe space where TGNCIQ community members can obtain necessary health information. MRNY's health department also runs a promotora program, training community members to do outreach and screening for food stamps (SNAP) and health insurance benefits, and refers eligible families to apply. The health department also runs a community health worker (CHW) training program and has several projects where CHWs do home visits with families who have asthma or other chronic illnesses. The health team also leads campaigns at the city and state levels to increase access to care and coverage for immigrants in New York. Current Opening: The Community Health Worker (CHW) is a bargaining unit position based in Queens and works 40 hours weekly. They conduct in-person/telephonic/virtual home visits throughout NYC to improve the overall health of the patients with chronic conditions and aim to reduce the number of disease-related hospital visits. The Community Health Worker will work in collaboration with New York Presbyterian (NYP) clinics, doctors' practices, and other organizations to conduct outreach to potential program participants and accept referrals. Additionally, they will hold weekly practice sessions at NYP for warm handoffs. The CHW maintains thorough case records of services provided, advice, and referrals, and enters the cases into the appropriate databases. The CHW connects clients and community members to all MRNY services, events, and campaigns. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Conduct outreach to potential program participants . Enroll new patients into the Home Visiting intervention program, as required. Hold weekly practice sessions at the NYP clinic to meet with potential program participants. Contact all active participants enrolled at least once every two weeks for a general wellness check-in and to inquire about their well-being and immediate needs. Provide ongoing health education, support, and reinforcement, assist in scheduling appointments, and follow up with service providers to support the participant's needs (prescriptions, appointments, etc.). Assist participants to continue to take their medications as directed and to contact their Primary Care Provider (PCP) regarding any problems (medications, symptoms, illness, needing refills, etc.) Provide participants with referrals for social and health services as necessary. Identify resources or services appropriate for participants' needs. Complete all required case documentation, which includes (but are not limited to): Assessments, follow up notes, and productivity sheets. Enter all patient information in a timely fashion into several different databases, including uploading consent documents. Accompany other CHWs with their scheduled in person home visits, as required. Participate in meetings and trainings with the New York Presbyterian Hospital staff. Write 1 anecdote per case related to clients' progress and submit to the NYP Supervisor and the MRNY supervisor Facilitate health workshops for students in MRNY's CHW training and at other community wide events. Support MRNY's CHW training program by participating in a CHW panel, and helping with practice interview skills for CHW students. Attend scheduled mandatory staff and department meetings and trainings at Make the Road New York. Work with other MRNY staff to envision and implement ways to support and mobilize MRNY members around health policy campaigns and org-wide issues. Support Health organizing campaigns by recruiting members, attending organizing events, etc. Assist the health team with additional projects on an as-needed basis. Work with the MRNY health team to identify health issues of concern and develop a strategy/carry out initiatives to solve systemic problems in the health system. Requirements: Eligible to work in the US Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English) MANDATORY; Spoken and Written Community Health Worker Certification required HS Diploma from the US or another country Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Suite Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber Relentless drive, tenacity and a willingness to do what it takes to advance our mission and values Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with strong personalities, peers, public officials, and allies High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Prior experience working with community based organizations is preferred Job Competencies: Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Be highly professional and team-oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work under pressure is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to work in a team to support the organization as a whole Project/Task and Goals Focus Attention to Detail Empathetic Outlook Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $58,200 to $60,300. How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Application Deadline: November 31, 2025 Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York: The Department of Legal and Support Services at MRNY works to strengthen the organization's organizing work by (1) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; (2) providing technical legal support for policy work; and (3) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY's members. The Department currently employs approximately 50 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization's work. Current Opening: We are currently hiring a Supervising Attorney to oversee our Workplace Justice practice. Our team currently includes 4 other employment attorneys and 3 paralegals who handle a wide range of employment-related legal matters facing our community members, including wage theft, workplace discrimination, paid sick leave, retaliation, paid family leave and health and safety issues on the job. Our Workplace Justice legal team collaborates closely with and provides strategic support on worker organizing campaigns to improve and enforce labor standards at the city and state levels. The Supervising Attorney will supervise legal support on workplace justice policy and organizing campaigns. The Supervising Attorney will also have a small docket of workplace justice cases that will be predominantly wage theft and employment discrimination cases. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Oversee the provision of workplace justice-related legal services to MRNY's membership base of low-income New Yorkers in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester County. The team handles a docket that involves a range of legal representation and advocacy, from direct negotiation and resolution of cases, filing administrative claims, to multi-plaintiff federal court litigation. Provide exceptional supervision and support to the attorneys on this team. Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to envision and implement strategic affirmative litigation projects and other strategies that strengthen MRNY's workplace justice organizing. Provide technical legal support for MRNY's robust workplace justice-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials for various audiences on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners. Coordinate community outreach, including know-your-rights workshops, and legal clinics. Handle a small direct legal services caseload in the area of employment law. Manage workplace justice-related grant reporting and supervise case data and fulfillment of reporting requirements. Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance departmental and organizational goals, and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our work. Requirements: Eligible to work in the US Admission to practice law in New York State Fluency in Spanish Language At least 4 years of workers' rights advocacy and employment litigation experience Ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment Job Competencies: Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber. Commitment to helping cultivate a high-performing department that utilizes the law creatively in the fight for systemic change. Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment. Strong legal writing and research skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole Relevant lived experience, including, but not limited to, having been a member of a low income, immigrant community Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $115,500 How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 27,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more." Current Opening: MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our Adult Literacy Department offers English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and Civics classes. The ESOL/Civics Instructor is a bargaining unit position, and will work 40 hours/week in Queens and Brooklyn, teaching contextualized English and Citizenship Prep classes with student-centered methodology, based on the mission statement of MRNY. They will also support administrative tasks such as class intake, Best Plus testing, and student assessments. They will connect students to services and our organizing committees at MRNY as well. This is a bargaining unit position. Key Responsibilities but not limited to: Planning: * Create ESOL/Civics course outlines and unit and lesson plans, and related materials * Integrate certain thematic content and materials into lessons as required by funders * Upload course outline, unit plans, and materials to the G-drive. * Research and develop new resources and materials to enhance the teaching curricula, with emphasis on social justice connected to students' needs, MRNY policy, directions, and committees. * Instruction: * Provide class instruction in ESOL and Citizenship prep classes * Deliver content material in ways that consider students' levels and learning styles, the need to pace and scaffold information, and the need to balance the 4 skills, vocabulary, and grammar skill development * Employ classroom management strategies to improve student retention Assessment/Communication with Students: * Reach out to students in advance of the first class-session to confirm attendance and answer questions. * Provide initial assessment and initial orientation for each student in the class to complement case management orientation. * Follow up with absent students as needed to ensure their continued participation and document it in Salesforce. Work closely with case managers and program administration to address attendance issues and maintain student retention goals. * Informally meet with students individually to review progress and assess the need for additional help. This includes flagging referrals to the case manager. Volunteer collaboration: * Coordinate volunteers for civics classes to support with mock interviews. Administrative Tasks: * Enter student attendance in Salesforce in a timely manner including absence notes. * Administer BEST Plus tests as needed during intake, late intake and post-testing time periods. * Analyze BEST Plus test scores to monitor and document students' progress. * Support program intake related activities including student information sessions, appointment scheduling, student registrations, student orientations, student file management, and attendance related tasks. * Attend program administrative trainings for updates on new administrative procedures and Salesforce updates. * Respond to funder related requests as needed. * Meet all funder requirements, including meeting professional development hours, as well as reporting (i.e. monthly progress notes, Individual Service Plans) and class instructional requirements. * Enter weekly mock interview outcomes in Salesforce. * Enter naturalization exam dates, and naturalization interview outcomes for all students who are scheduled. * Read/Reply to emails in a timely manner. Meetings and Training: * Attend all mandatory Staff meetings and other adult literacy department meetings as required. * Participate in conferences and professional development training according to funders' requirements. Requirements: * Eligible to work in the U.S * Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) REQUIRED * Experience teaching Civics and ESOL classes * Strong digital literacy skills with G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Box, Zoom, and Google Voice * Occasional travel to other MRNY offices required * Possess a commitment to collective action and community organizing. * Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment Job Competencies: * Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail * Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. * Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines in a fast paced environment. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. Salary and Benefits: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $62,400 to $64,500. How to Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Apply Description Summer 2026 Law Student Summer Internship (plus one hybrid Legal and Policy position) Department: Legal Terms of Employment: Internship Location: New York Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad Street & 55 Broadway, NY, NY (NYCLU Staff is currently working on a hybrid model) Salary: The NYCLU will provide a stipend for summer interns who do not receive funding from their law school or any other external funding. Application Deadline: Applications for second-year law students are strongly preferred by Sunday, November 9, 2025, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis up until Sunday, November 16, 2025. Applications for first-year law students are due by Friday, January 9, 2026, and will be reviewed after that date. The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation's leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: ************** DEI VISION STATEMENT The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The NYCLU seeks a diverse group of current law students for summer 2026 internships. During our 10-week program (May 26, 2026 to July 31,2026), interns in our Legal Department will engage in legal research and writing to support litigation and advocacy on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties issues. Interns may also have opportunities to participate in other projects such as court monitoring, policy campaigns, and public education about civil rights and liberties. There will be a hybrid opportunity for one intern to work formally within both the NYCLU's Legal and Policy Departments. While the Legal Department primarily works on litigation, the Policy Department designs, advocates for, implements and monitors legislative and policy initiatives across the state, including with state and municipal legislatures and agencies and alongside the NYCLU's various coalition partnerships. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should have a commitment to public interest law and to civil liberties. Please send a cover letter describing why you are interested in a summer internship at the NYCLU, a resume, and a recent writing sample that is wholly your own unedited work (submit a brief, motion or memorandum of law, not to exceed 10 pages). Applicants should also note whether you are interested in an internship exclusively with the Legal Department or if you are applying for a hybrid Legal and Policy Department internship or would like to be considered for both roles. Please upload your writing sample with your cover letter as one document via **************************************************************************************************************************************************** The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status , sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the population that we serve. The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ******************. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Make the Road New York (MRNY) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and justice through organizing, policy innovation, transformative education, and survival services. Make the Road New York operates community centers in Bushwick, Brooklyn; Jackson Heights, Queens; Port Richmond, Staten Island; Brentwood, Long Island and White Plains, Westchester County. With a membership of 28,000, MRNY tackles the critical issues facing our communities, including workplace justice, tenants' rights, immigrant rights and civil rights, TGNCIQ justice, public education, health care access, and immigration reform. (TGNCIQ = transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex and queer). MRNY is a newly unionized workplace. MRNY is a multi-service organization. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above -- implement strategies to combat shared problems, and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services: We offer English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Spanish-language literacy, computer literacy, citizenship preparation, and in-school and after-school youth programs. We have a robust legal program that offers direct representation across a spectrum of practice areas, including employment law, immigration law, housing and benefits, and TGNCIQ civil rights; we also take on impact litigation as a strategy for achieving broad change. Our health program offers facilitated enrollment into health insurance programs and SNAP benefits, a community health worker home visit program, nutrition education and emergency food pantries, health care navigation, and more. CURRENT OPENING: Legal and Support Services at Make the Road New York The Department of Legal and Support Services at MRNY works to strengthen the organization's organizing work by (1) providing legal and support services to high-need immigrant communities and help meet the immediate needs of MRNY's members; (2) helping to envision and implement leverage strategies (including strategic litigation) that help win our organizing campaigns; and (3) providing technical legal support for policy work. The Department currently employs approximately 45 attorneys and advocates. Our legal team is integrated into all aspects of the organization's work. The Housing & Benefits legal team consists of a supervising attorney, three staff attorneys and an intake and outreach paralegal. Make the Road New York (MRNY) seeks a bilingual (Spanish & English) full-time Supervising Attorney with expertise in housing law. The Supervising Attorney will oversee our Housing and Benefits practice to provide cutting-edge eviction defense and housing quality enforcement in aggressively gentrifying neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens. The Housing and Benefits legal team collaborates closely with our organizing team to focus on anti-harassment and prevention of displacement around our neighborhood offices in Bushwick. The Supervising Attorney will provide policy and campaign support on the areas of housing and public benefits. The Supervising Attorney will also have a small docket of housing cases representing both individuals and groups of tenants in enforcing their rights and fighting tenant harassment. The Supervising Attorney will be based in our Brooklyn office. MRNY currently has a hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in person (including court time) and 2 days remote. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: -Oversee the provision of housing-related legal services to low-income tenants and tenant associations in neighborhoods facing strong displacement pressure. - Provide exceptional supervision and support to a team of 5-7 housing attorneys and advocates. - Collaborate with MRNY organizers to build, support, and represent tenant associations. - Work closely with MRNY members and organizers to support MRNY members and organizing campaigns through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy, research, media work, and action support that strengthen MRNY's tenant organizing. - Provide technical legal support for MRNY's robust housing-related policy and organizing campaigns, including drafting legislation; training other staff and members on the legal aspects of campaigns; writing reports; lobbying visits in support of policy campaigns; drafting materials (for the press, funders, the membership, elected officials, and other advocates) on our key policy campaigns and victories; responding to media inquiries; and representing MRNY at meetings with elected officials and coalition partners. - Coordinate community outreach, including tenant association meetings, community education efforts, including through the creation of written materials, popular education workshops, and legal clinics. - Maintain a small docket of housing cases, including but not limited to complex holdovers, nonpayment proceedings, HP actions, Article 78 proceedings, and administrative hearings. - Participate in team, department meetings; collaborate with external partners; and assist with tracking and highlighting cases as necessary for development and grant reporting. - Continuous learning regarding movement lawyering (theory and application) as well as other critical concepts that underscore our organizational approach to building power, such as racialized capitalism. - Coordinate with the Legal Grants team and assist with grant reporting for the Housing and Benefits legal team. - Participate in the leadership of the Legal Department to advance organizational goals and to develop and maintain strong funding relationships to sustain our housing and benefits work. JOB REQUIREMENTS: - Eligible to work in the U.S. - Admission to practice law in New York State - Spanish language fluency - At least 4 years of housing litigation experience - Commitment to social justice, community building, and housing as a human right - Ability to supervise, mentor and develop staff - Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber - Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment - Experience with populations that make up major portions of Make the Road's membership - such as documented and undocumented immigrants, individuals facing domestic violence, members of TGNCIQ communities, those who have experienced the criminal legal system, and youth - Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives JOB COMPETENCIES: • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail • Be highly professional and team oriented with a passion for excellence and eagerness to help the department meet our goals. • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. • Ability to work under pressure • Have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office suite, and using a database (ideally Salesforce) • Flexible work schedule, some evenings or weekends required • Strong verbal and written communication skills • High level of accountability and initiative; eager to do team work to support the organization as a whole MRNY SALARY AND BENEFITS: MRNY offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $104,500 to $112,500. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.