Project Coordinator, Financial Capability

City of New York • Brooklyn, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES), situated within NYCHA’s Department of Resident Services, Partnerships and Initiatives (RSPI), is charged with developing and implementing programs, policies, and collaborations to measurably support residents' increased economic opportunities. This includes a focus on asset building, employment, advancement, adult education and training, and business development. NYCHA utilizes a Zone Model approach, leveraging NYCHA’s and partner resources to expand economic opportunity for public housing residents through place-based service coordination. REES aims to generate more economic opportunities for NYCHA residents and neighborhoods, provide a comprehensive economic empowerment platform with capacities in financial literacy, asset building, and business development, reduce service duplication, enable NYCHA to be a better partner to various stakeholders, and drive more resources and investment into public housing neighborhoods. The Financial Capability and Resident Business Development unit within REES develops strategies, programs, and initiatives to increase economic outcomes for NYCHA residents in financial literacy/counseling and asset building, with goals including starting or increasing savings, accessing mainstream financial services, establishing/improving credit, reducing debt, and increasing free tax preparation usage.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of financial literacy and asset building projects, including but not exclusive to Free Tax Preparation Services, Credit-Building (including rent reporting as a credit building tool), and Homeownership initiatives (including NYCHA related homeownership opportunities).
• Support the Assistant Director in the facilitation and structuring of strategic plans and special projects.
• Organize, host and co-facilitate quarterly professional development trainings for financial counselors who work to improve economic outcomes for NYCHA residents.
• Work with the REES Assistant Director, Financial Capability and Business Development to adequately maintain key performance indicators.
• Foster and manage partnerships with various community based and citywide financial capability organizations and sister City agencies to facilitate necessary service referrals and achievement of the stated economic goals for NYCHA residents.
• Communicate with REES partners and industry experts to assess financial capability trends and best practices.
• Attend internal and external meetings with various administering departments and key stakeholders.
• Make recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Represent REES at occasional evening meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• A choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• A defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level