COROLATION

Volume VI, Issue VIII - September 2007

WHAT'S NEW

• RSVP now for the Fellows Program Reunion, Tuesday, September 25
• Help us recruit for our Immigrant Civic Leadership Program
• Introducing the 2007-08 Coro Fellows in Public Affairs
• Make a difference in a young adult's life  -  refer him or her to the Fellows Program in Public Affairs
• Exciting Changes in the Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)

CATCH UP WITH CORO NEW YORK PROGRAMS

• New Fellows dive into their study of the South Bronx
• Youth Ambassadors wow the audience in their Final Presentations

ALUMNI NEWS AND EVENTS

• 2007-08 Coro New York Alumni Events
• CNAA 2007 National Gathering
• Coro Alumni Roundtable for Nonprofit Executive Directors
• Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)
• Connect with Coro Alum
• Coro Alum on the Move

OPPORTUNITIES AND JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY

• Coro seeks a Program Coordinator

CONTACT US

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What's New

RSVP now for the Fellows Program Reunion, Tuesday, September 25

Fellows Program Reunion
Tuesday, September 25, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Coro New York’s Executive Director Michael Hirschhorn’s Home
307 Sterling Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
(between Vanderbilt and Underhill Avenues)
2/3 to Grand Army Plaza or B/Q to Seventh Avenue
Just a quick ride from Manhattan!

RSVP today for the Fellows Program Reunion. For more information, please call or email Seth Hufford, Director of Leadership New York and Alumni Programs, at (212) 248-2935 ext. 304.

Help us recruit for our Immigrant Civic Leadership Program

We are now accepting applications for the fourth class of Coro’s Immigrant Civic Leadership Program (ICLP). This program helps leaders working with immigrant communities to develop advanced strategies and skills needed to expand access and opportunity for immigrant communities throughout the five boroughs. The program is designed for emerging and established immigrant leaders, as well as senior managers committed to strengthening NYC’s immigrant communities in non-profit organizations, government agencies, foundations, corporations, universities and media outlets. The program meets two days per month from January to June 2008. The deadline to apply is November 19, 2008. 

Here’s how you can help us recruit:

• Refer us to friends and colleagues who you feel would be particularly terrific applicants – click to download an ICLP Candidate Referral Form, send back to Mona Chun or fax to (212) 248-2970
• Share info on ICLP with your online networks, newsletters and listservs – simply attach or paste this ICLP Description or the ICLP brochure into an e-mail and send it on. Spread the word!
• Tell all your colleagues about the upcoming ICLP information session on Monday, October 22, at 6:30pm at Coro, where they’ll have the chance to learn more about the program and speak to alumni about their experience.

For more information and to download the application, visit our website or contact Mona Chun, Director of Outreach & Communication, at (212) 248-2935 ext. 305.

Introducing the 2007-08 Coro Fellows in Public Affairs

We are pleased to introduce the 2007-08 New York class of Coro Fellows in Public Affairs:

Amber Burkan
Philip Clark*
Bernard Holloway*
Sarah Y. Johnson*
Fred A. Jones Jr.*
Tushar Kansal*
Lindsay B. Katona
Zachary Kolodin*
Divya Kumaraiah
Rim Nour*
Jorge Rios
Vy Vu*

*Participated in Selection Day in New York

Welcome the 2007-08 Coro New York Fellows class!

This year’s class boasts a 10-time All-American track-and-field athlete, a dancer, a Fulbright scholar, a Jeopardy! Teen Tournament champion, and many a world traveler. To read more about this inspiring class of New York Fellows, check out the 2007-08 New York Fellows Bios. In addition, the following candidates from Selection Day in New York are participating in the Fellows Program at other regional Coro centers:

Melissa Wilf, Fellows Program in Pittsburgh
Caroline Mar, Fellows Program in Los Angeles

The twelve Fellows hit the ground running on their first day of the program, meeting with Maria Del Carmen Arroyo, NYC Council Member for the 17^th District in the Bronx, as part of their effort to understand the logic of the South Bronx . For the next nine months, the Fellows’ calendars will be filled with six placements, interviews with key NYC leaders across sectors, seminars, and focus weeks during which participants explore in depth a variety of civic issues.

For more information on the Fellows Program, please contact Eddie Shiomi, Program Director of the Fellows Program in Public Affairs and Training Advisor.

Make a difference in a young adult’s life – refer him or her to the Fellows Program in Public Affairs

Wherever you are, there are several ways you can help us find the next cohort of Coro Fellows in Public Affairs:

Applications for the 2008-09 Fellows Program in Public Affairs are due January 11, 2008. Please contact Suzanne Lee, Outreach and Communication Associate, at (212) 248-2935 ext. 242 with referrals or if you may be able to assist with finding and reaching out to potential recruits in other ways. We’re open to all suggestions for career-oriented events or similar outreach opportunities.

Exciting Changes in the Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)

The 2007-08 term of the Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) is about to get underway. We are looking forward to another strong year of alumni involvement through events, activities, and financial support. A big thanks to Helene Blieberg (Leadership New York XIV), previous CAAB chair; Sheryl Parker (Leadership New York XV), Coro’s Deputy Executive Director; and CAAB members for their tremendous efforts in bringing about yet another successful year in alumni programs!

This year, Dan Cohen (Leadership New York XVI) is taking over the position of CAAB chair, with Seth Hufford, Coro’s Director of Leadership New York and Alumni Programs, as the staff liaison. In addition, Jillian Matundan (Fellows Program 2001-02) and Cordelia Persen (Leadership New York XV) have agreed to serve as Vice Chairs of CAAB and will be working to coordinate activities for the coming year. Welcome aboard, Dan, Cordelia and Jillian; we’re all eager to see what’s in store for 2007-08 in alumni programming!

For more information on upcoming alumni events, please contact Seth Hufford.

Help recruit the next Fellows and Immigrant Civic Leaders
Contact Mona Chun to help us find the brightest and most talented program participants.

Catch up with Coro New York Programs

New Fellows dive into their study of the South Bronx

It’s just their second week at Coro and the twelve Fellows are already knee-deep in the public affairs waters of New York City. The newest cohort of Fellows spent their first week canvassing the landscape of the South Bronx with the help of Coro alum Noah Franklin (Leadership New York XVIII), who opened the office of the Bronx Borough President to them. To conclude their study of the South Bronx, the group hosted a presentation on the “logic” of the region at the Bronx County Courthouse on Monday, September 10.

Deep in the Rotunda of the Courthouse, the Fellows presented their findings, “If I Can’t Find a Way, I’ll Make One: A Logic Study of the South Bronx.” The hour-long presentation examined such neighborhoods as Hunts Point, Melrose, Mott Haven, and Morrisania, in the context of various topics, such as the Hunts Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, community health centers, charter schools and the origins of hip-hop. The Fellows also featured two local organizations: Bronx Community Solutions, an initiative of the Center for Court Innovation, which is headed by Fellows alumnus Greg Berman (FPNY 1992-93), and Sustainable South Bronx (SSB), founded by Coro alumna Majora Carter (Leadership New York XI). SSB focuses on creative solutions to key problems facing the South Bronx.

With their hearts still racing from their challenging first exercise, the Fellows have now begun exploring our City’s government. Their placements include: Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, Bronx Borough President’s Office, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Small Business Services, New York City Council, and the Office of the Public Advocate.

For more information on the Fellows Program in Public Affairs, contact Eddie Shiomi, Director of the Fellows Program.

Youth Ambassadors wow the audience in their Final Presentations

“A lot of people say that they already know how to get along with others but it really is a lot harder than it appears to be. Through Exploring Leadership I have learned that working as a group carries a lot more benefits than working alone. I have also learned that although the NYC public education system may seem like it is not doing as well as it could be, it is a really big and complex system, and that you can’t make one decision to fix all of its problems.”

- Ashley Brown, Grade 11, Urban Academy, 2007-08 Youth Ambassador

Councilmember Robert Jackson gets first-hand insight from Youth Ambassador Joey Josma to bring back to the NYC Council Education Committee

On August 23^rd, Coro’s “Youth Ambassadors” – 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade students from four small public high schools in NYC – completed the intense, packed summer phase of the Exploring Leadership program. In the culminating event of the summer, the 24 Youth Ambassadors presented what they learned over the summer and their recommendations for reform of the City’s school system. In groups of 5, they delivered formal 15-minute presentations, each focusing on a different NYC education policy issue they had explored that summer.

The presentations were richly informative, and the audience – a group of about 80 community members, including educators, politicians, family, and friends – asked scores of questions of the Youth Ambassadors. The audience was eager to learn more about school safety, high stakes testing, immigration and education, charter schools, and public school funding.

Prior to the presentations, audience members mingled with the Youth Ambassadors. They learned about each individual’s personal growth, through reading their “Reflection on Learning” essays, and examining their visual displays and portfolios – all of which showcased the work they produced and skills and knowledge they gained this summer.

“One important learning I gained was to back up my ideas with facts as often as possible instead of depending solely on assumptions,” wrote Jilliun Benjamin, an 11^th grade student at School for Democracy and Leadership, in her Reflection on Learning essay. “Before I learned this, I used to have strong opinions about certain topics and they used to be based on a lot of other opinions or assumptions. Now I have learned to dig deeper for the facts and not only look at the surface of things.”

The summer was indeed a rigorous and exciting phase of the program: the Youth Ambassadors completed internships at an educational organization, learned about NYC education policy, interviewed dozens of education leaders across the city, and gained a mastery of a host of leadership skills such as public speaking and effective group work.

While the summer phase has ended, the 2007-08 Exploring Leadership program has barely begun. This week the Youth Ambassadors begin the school year phase of the program, during which they apply their learning from this summer to address an educational issue that affects their schools. Over the course of the school year, the young people will survey their school community about the issue, conduct peer education workshops, and organize their peers to take action to address the issue.

For more information about Exploring Leadership, please contact Laura Shmishkiss, Program Director of Exploring Leadership.

Support Coro!
Click here to learn more about giving online, donating stock or to print a donation form to mail to our offices. Contact Michael Hirschhorn or Sheryl Parker with questions.

Alumni News and Events - Take Your Involvement to the Next Level!

2007-08 Coro New York Alumni Events

We have a full array of educational and networking alumni events on the line-up for 2007-08. Check out the year’s upcoming events:

Fellows Program Reunion: September 25
Mingle with Fellows Program alumni and meet this year’s class of New York Fellows.

Immigrant Program Alumni Meeting: October 2
Catch up with alumni from the New American Leaders and Immigrant Civic Leadership Programs. Co-sponsored with the New York Immigration Coalition.

Neighborhood Tour: October 24
Explore what is going on in one of New York City’s unique and vibrant neighborhoods.

Alumni Network Gathering: November 28
Make connections with alumni from across all Coro programs and throughout the years.

Leadership New York Reunion: January 16
Join in Leadership New York XIX’s post issue day get-together – meet this year’s class and connect with other alums.

If you want more information or to RSVP for any of the events, please call or email Seth Hufford at (212) 248-2935 ext. 304. Look out for the full alumni events calendar in your mailboxes this month or visit the Alumni Programs pages on the Coro website to download the calendar.

And don’t forget to keep an eye out for announcements on application reading gatherings for the Fellows Program, Leadership New York and the Immigrant Civic Leadership Program and opportunities to get involved!

CNAA 2007 National Gathering

On October 26-28, 2007, the Coro National Alumni Association (CNAA) is convening all Coro alumni in St. Louis for its annual gathering. This 3-day event brings together leaders from throughout the Coro system, providing a chance to reconnect with friends and meet other Coro community members.

The event will include current and former trainers, toolbox refreshers, reports and planning on the future of Coro, a mini logic study, seminars, fantastic meals, camaraderie, and intoxicating conversation. The CNAA Board and the Coro National Board of Governors will be on hand for their annual meetings and to interact with Coro alumni. You can view the full schedule of events on the CNAA website.

The last two years have been a time of great strides in strengthening Coro's future. CNAA is now poised like never before to launch several transformative initiatives. St. Louis' central location should make it easy-to-reach for Coro alumni from across the US and beyond. To register, visit www.coro.org/2007gathering or contact Teresa at tasullivan@gmail.com or (314) 651-9249 with any questions.

Coro Alumni Roundtable for Nonprofit Executive Directors

Are you a Coro alum and currently an Executive Director / CEO of a nonprofit? We invite you to join the Coro Alumni Roundtable for Nonprofit EDs/CEO's. The group launched in March and will meet quarterly, with members hosting lunch meetings at their offices. Each meeting features a speaker or discussion topic, and then time for unstructured discussion. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dolores Swirin (Leadership New York XII) at dswirin@girlscoutsnyc.org or (212) 645-4000 ext. 270.

Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB)

The Coro Alumni Advisory Board (CAAB) is currently accepting applications for new members. CAAB plays a key role in the Coro alumni community -- planning and implementing alumni events, supporting Coro New York’s fundraising efforts and providing advice on Coro’s future. Members commit to attending three meetings per year and contributing in a significant way to at least one CAAB-related project designed to support key Coro priorities. For more information on CAAB membership, please contact Seth Hufford at (212) 248-2935 ext. 304.

If you would like to be added to our alumni mailing list or if you have ideas for alumni programs that you would like to discuss, call or e-mail Seth Hufford at (212) 248-2935 ext. 304. You can also contact Seth if you’d like to sign up or inquire about any of the upcoming events.

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RSVP to the Fellows Program Reunion
Click here to RSVP for the annual Fellows Program Reunion on September 25.

Get Involved in Alumni Programs
Contact Seth Hufford at (212) 248-2935 ext. 304 to find out how!

Coro Alum on the Move

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (Leadership New York X)

The date has been changed for Gloria Browne-Marshall’s book signing at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers at 105 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The event for Race, Law, and American Society: 1607 to Present will now take place on Wednesday, October 24, at 6pm. Good luck with the book event, Gloria; we’re all very proud of your outstanding achievement!

Karina Cabrera (Leadership New York XVIII) & Teresa Coaxum (Leadership New York XV)

Two Leadership New Yorkers on the rise! Karina Cabrera and Teri Coaxum have been named by City Hall News as two of the Rising Stars 40 Under 40: the Next Generation of Political Leaders in New York. The cocktail reception for the honorees will take place on Wednesday, September 26, at the Commerce Bank across from City Hall. Karina is currently the Special Assistant to the NYC Comptroller. Teri is the Deputy State Director for Senator Charles Schumer. Kudos to Karina and Teri for this very special honor!

Elizabeth Ferrier-Incata (Leadership New York XVIII)

We are pleased to announce the latest addition to the Coro New York family. Isabella Lucia Incata was born on August 7, 2007 at 9:25am weighing in at 8 lbs. 11 oz. Mommy Liz and baby are both doing well. Best wishes to the Ferrier-Incata family!

Beth Galvin (Leadership New York XI)

Beth Galvin has recently become engaged! The wedding is scheduled for October. Beth is currently Senior Manager at Ernst & Young LLP. Congratulations and best of luck in your marriage, Beth!

Evan George (Fellows Program 2006-07)

After a rousing year as a Coro Fellow, Evan George has started work at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation as Government Relations Liaison. According to Evan, he is “working hard to apply some Coro strategies to the place,” such as asking 4WH questions and being an active listener while doing his own little logic study. Best of luck to Evan as he enters his post-Fellows life; it’s great to see you put that Coro methodology into practice!

Elizabeth LoNigro (Leadership New York XVII)

Elizabeth LoNigro has left the United States to begin her first year at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Italy. Before beginning her program, she served under Mayor Bloomberg, first, as the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Commission on Women’s Issues and, more recently, with First Deputy Mayor Patti Harris. Buona fortuna across the pond, Liz!

Joy Sinderbrand (Fellows Program 2000-01)

In June, Joy Sinderbrand graduated from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton with degrees from their Public Affairs and Urban and Regional Planning programs. She will be joining the Port Authority as a Management Associate. And this is not the only milestone to report in Joy’s life! On September 9, Joy married another Coro alum, CNN radio reporter Steve Kastenbaum (Leadership New York XVII) at the Prospect Park Picnic House. In honor of their nuptials, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz declared September 9, 2007 to be Joy Sinderbrand and Steve Kastenbaum Wedding Celebration Day. Best wishes to the Coro couple and to Joy on the exciting news!

Inna Stavitsky (New American Leaders 2003-04)

Inna Stavitsky recently began her new position as Property Manager for one of the Brooklyn housing buildings of the Jewish Association for Services for the Aged (JASA). She describes her new job as “exciting, diverse, unpredictable in its every turn.” On another note, Inna’s daughter started her own new role as English-language Program Coordinator with Trace Foundation in China after receiving her Ph.D in Curriculum Writing. Best of luck to the mother-daughter duo as they embark on their new adventures on separate continents!

Ari Sussman (Fellows Program 2004-05)

Ari Sussman just began the Summer Principals Academy at Teachers College. He is teaching at Vanguard High School in Manhattan while working on his administrative degree to become a high school principal. Kudos to Ari for his return to the classroom!

Elizabeth Wilkins (Fellows Program 2005-06)

Elizabeth Wilkins has made the transition to South Carolina Youth Vote Director for Obama for America. She moved to South Carolina in June for her new role. Elizabeth first joined the Obama campaign in April as Assistant to the National Political Director in Chicago. Warm Coro wishes to Elizabeth in South Carolina, though we’ve certainly missed her here in New York!

Michael Zezas (Fellows Program 2003-04)

Michael Zezas has joined Morgan Stanley as Manager in municipal risk. Most recently, Michael worked at Fitch Ratings at an Analyst in the US Public Finance group. Congratulations to Michael; we wish you the best of luck and success in this challenging new position!

Opportunities and Jobs in the Community

Coro New York Leadership Center: Program Coordinator

Coro New York Leadership Center is seeking a dynamic, civic-minded Program Coordinator who will support program operations for our Immigrant Civic Leadership and Exploring Leadership Programs and our Fellows Program in Public Affairs. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of internship placements and interviews for the three programs and recruitment of high school applicants for the Exploring Leadership Program. Additional responsibilities include conducting research on current public policy issues and preparing summary briefs for the Program Directors and Participants. All applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years professional work experience; excellent written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail; the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; interest in New York City public affairs issues, governance and communities; and flexibility in schedule (some nights and weekends will be required).

To apply, please email a resume in Word format and a thoughtful cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with a subject line reading: “Program Coordinator,” to hrny@coronewyork.org.

Citizens Schools: Executive Director, New Mexico

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the National Network, the Executive Director will oversee the launch of Citizen Schools’ first two sites in New Mexico; cultivate state and local funds for New Mexico-based growth; manage relationships with key constituents at the first two campuses in New Mexico and cultivate new relationships in expansion communities; build state partnerships to source staff and volunteers; champion the Citizen Schools brand; and actively engage in local and state policy work and initiatives. The Executive Director will serve as the state liaison to the New Mexico Integrated Services in Schools Initiative (NMISSI), sponsored by the New Mexico Community Foundation and Atlantic Philanthropies, which applies positive youth development and extended learning best practices to comprehensive school-based health programming, after-school and summer learning, and key family and student public and mentoring support. The Executive Director will supervise a staff team that over the next five years will expand to include 5 full-time regional staff and ~15 full-time and ~25 part-time staff at campuses in the region. All efforts will happen in coordination with Citizen Schools’ headquarters in Boston, MA. Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail to jobs@citizenschools.org.

Civic Builders: Project Manager

The Project Manager will work directly with the Director of Real Estate and a team of three other Project Managers to help build Civic Builders’ portfolio of public charter school facilities in New York City. This position will be responsible for helping to execute the firm’s objective of completing eight facilities in the next four years. Specific responsibilities include researching, vetting and developing potential real estate deals; supervising environmental, market and physical plant due diligence prior to building/site purchase; assisting with purchase and lease negotiations; project managing construction projects; and researching innovative school design practices and architects. College degree, excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, relevant real estate and/or project management experience and a demonstrated interest in Civic Builders’ mission a must. Please email your resume to hr@civicbuilders.org. Write “Project Manager” in the subject line. Please indicate in your email where you heard about the position. For more information on Civic Builders please visit www.civicbuilders.org.

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation: Portfolio Associate, Youth Development Fund

Reporting on a project-related basis to Portfolio Managers and working with a team of other foundation staff, the Portfolio Associate will help identify and vet potential grantee organizations, conduct due diligence on potential organizations, participate in business planning, draft investment recommendations, and track grantee performance. Qualifications include 3+ years of professional experience in finance, management consulting, or a related field in the private or public sector; superior analytic skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to thrive in a result-oriented, high-functioning environment while demonstrating flexibility; and ability to travel approximately 20% of work time. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. To apply, please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to John Kalafatas at EMCF@cgcareers.org, subject line “Portfolio Associate.”

Mayor’s Office of Comprehensive Neighborhood Economic Development (CNED): Program Analyst

The Program Analyst will work on a dynamic team focused on the design and implementation of programs and relevant initiatives related to CNED’s strategic goals. The Program Analyst will conduct research and analysis and will work with government agencies, philanthropic partners, and community based organizations on initiatives relating to workforce development, savings and asset building, and business development. The Program Analyst will utilize a diverse range of skills to support the CNED team, including program design, research, community outreach, and administration. Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in a professional office environment. To apply for consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to: NYC Department of Small Business Services, Renita W. Simmons, Director of Recruitment and Professional Development, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038, Email: careers@sbs.nyc.gov.

mtvU: Manager, Public Affairs

The Manager would coordinate and manage mtvU’s pro-social campaigns, focusing exclusively on a college student audience. The Manager will work with his/her peers across the channel to create and manage multiplatform campaigns that educate and empower students on issues that impact them. Responsibilities include: 1) Develop and manage mtvU’s pro-social outreach initiatives, which have on-air, online/new media and on campus extensions. 2) Create and maintain partnerships with external organizations 3) Play pre-production role in select programming franchises that are pro-social in nature. 4) Establish and manage one-off, pro-social opportunities on select issues. 5) Field pro-social proposals that come in from non-profit organizations, colleges, and community groups and determine whether these should be considered for mtvU. 5) Develop award submission strategy and prepare materials for all pro-social award opportunities. The successful candidate will have 4-6 years experience in project management; a Bachelors degree or applicable progressive experience in public affairs/pro-social media may be considered in lieu of education; and strong business and personal ethics. Political campaign and/or social marketing experience a plus. Qualified Applicants may apply directly at: www.mtvncareers.com

National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City Metro, Inc: Communications Coordinator

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City Metro, Inc., a grassroots mental health organization, is seeking a Communications Coordinator, who will be responsible for creating a wide variety of print and web publications; managing editorial calendars/schedules; overseeing production processes; and maintaining communications with the public, media, and membership. Fluency in Spanish, collaborative work style and sense of humor required. Send cover letter, resume, and two writing samples: email: publications@naminyc.org, fax: (212) 684-3364, mail: Publications at NAMI-NYC Metro, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1103, New York, NY 10018. No phone calls, please. Salary commensurate with experience. For more information go to www.naminycmetro.org.

 New Visions for Public Schools: Graduate Internship Program

New Visions is currently looking for graduate students for Fall 2007 paid internships (15-20 hrs/week). The program offers graduate students studying education, public policy, law, social sciences and business the opportunity to bring their experience and skill sets to bear within the organization. Interns work both independently and as a cohort on various projects for internal “clients” throughout the organization, providing deeper capacity in areas of research, data analysis, tool creation, project management, and new program development. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program, have strong research and writing skills, along with a desire to work on public school reform. For more information on applying visit www.newvisions.org/about-donate/interns.

New York Cares: multiple positions

Director of Technology
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Operations, the Director of Technology manages all aspects of the organization’s database and works with a Manager of Technology to oversee the network infrastructure. This individual must have a wide range of knowledge in many areas including database design and maintenance, infrastructure, network operating systems, network hardware, network software, and security. Qualified candidates will have 3-5 years work experience with relational databases including, but not limited to: creating queries, designing reports, importing, exporting and updating data. To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to New York Cares, attn: Human Resources/Director of Technology. By mail: 214 West 29th Street, 5^th Floor, New York, NY10001. Via E-mail: jeanette_gisbert@nycares.org. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

Communications Director
Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Director leads an energetic and creative team that delivers award-winning campaigns to volunteers, donors and other supporters. Strong writing skills are essential, and you bring experience developing campaigns that inspire audiences to action, while achieving concrete marketing goals. Bachelor’s Degree is required. The candidate must possess strong experience in marketing, advertising, direct marketing or a related field; excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills; superb writing skills; strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment; the ability to lead teams and actively participate in interdepartmental initiatives; and a willingness to work beyond traditional working hours and schedules. Knowledge of online and direct marketing is a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter, writing sample and resume to New York Cares by email, attn.: Human Resources/Communications Director at nycares.hr@nycares.org. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development; Office of University Development and Alumni Relations: multiple positions

Associate Director, Alumni Relations
The Associate Director will direct alumni outreach and engagement efforts for the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. The successful candidate will engage alumni, parents and friends through strategic marketing, planning and implementing special events, overseeing alumni communications (both print and website) for the school as well as directing alumni correspondence. To qualify, you must possess a Bachelor's degree and 4 years' progressively responsible alumni relations or development/ fundraising experience including experience with managing staff or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong customer service and marketing background in a business environment and a Master's degree and related experience in an academic institution are desirable. Experience managing volunteers or working with Boards is also preferred.

Senior Development Associate 
The Senior Development Associate will fundraise for the annual fund for the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. The successful candidate will engage alumni, parents and friends through one-on-one appointments with the mission of reaching out to alumni, reconnecting them to the school, and closing annual fund gifts. The position will report to Director of Development and Major Gifts. To qualify, you must possess a Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience with public relations, fundraising or corporate marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; strong analytical skills; and the ability to plan and implement events and develop marketing strategies are essential for this position. Experience in an academic environment and experience with MS Access and specialized fundraising databases are desirable.

Administrative Aide I
The Administrative Aide will perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial, and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. The successful candidate will respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs; assist with the prioritization of office activities and delegate to and monitor work of student and/or casual employees; compose letters and correspondence; perform general word processing, spreadsheet and data entry duties utilizing intermediate-level functions; monitor moderately complex budgets and/or grants. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Development & Alumni Relations for the Steinhardt School. To qualify you must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of office experience.

Send resumes & cover letters for all positions to erin.dodd@nyu.edu.

Presentation Testing, Inc: Intern

Presentation Testing, Inc. is offering an internship for the fall of 2007 to a motivated, intelligent, self-starter in the New York City area. Interns will help uncover new business prospects and conduct actual dial tests. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in market research and/or communications. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Rich Thau at richthau@presentationtesting.com, (212) 760-4358.

Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCo): Director of Housing & Community Development

The Director of Housing & Community Development will manage day-to-day operations of WHEDCo’s current housing development activities, and develop a pipeline of new projects.  Current projects include: a $45 million new construction affordable housing development (currently in construction); an energy retrofit of an existing building; and the development of a pipeline of future developments. Qualifications: Masters degree; 3 years project management experience on complex projects; familiarity with affordable development field in New York City; familiarity with principles of greenbuilding; excellent communication, grantwriting, and presentation skills.  Excellent salary and benefits, based on experience.  Send cover letter and resume to info@whedco.org.

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Thanks to everyone who has supported Coro in the past! If you haven’t yet made a contribution, it’s not too late to support Coro’s civic leadership programming. Your gifts support all five of Coro’s valuable programs, spanning the career spectrum from high school to retirement. Click here to learn more about giving online, donating stock or to print a donation form to mail to our offices. Contact Michael Hirschhorn, Coro’s Executive Director, at (212) 248-2935 ext. 307 or Sheryl Parker, Coro’s Deputy Director, at ext. 311 with questions, or to make a credit card payment by phone.

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Coro New York Leadership Center
42 Broadway, 18^th Floor
New York, New York 10004
212.248.2935 phone | 212.248.2970 fax
newyork@coro.org
www.coronewyork.org

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