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 24,000, 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) ). Make the Road New York is in a bargain agreement with National Organization of Legal Services Workers (NOLSW).

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."

The Admin Department is responsible for maintaining day to day administrative services in order to help the organization run smoothly. Generally, the Admin Department provides essential administrative support for the whole organization, including keeping and processing files and documents, assisting HR affairs, dealing with meetings, checking attendance, and much more.

Current Opening:

Make the Road New York (MRNY), seeks a highly motivated, organized, dedicated 1 PART-TIME Child Care Provider (2 HOURS PER WEEK) in Nassau and 1 PART-TIME Child care Provider (3 HOURS PER WEEK) in Suffolk. An individual who will be responsible for supervising and monitoring activities for children during committee meetings, special events/meetings in a safe, friendly area designated for children. This individual has to have strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities but not limited:

• Supervising and monitoring activities for children in a safe and friendly designated area
• Provide responsible care for children, treat all children with care and compassion
• Organizing activities and developing curriculum for older children
• Oversee the safety of children
• Help enforce child care safety policies and processes
• Daily disinfection of childcare supplies, furniture and toys
• Create educational and fun activities for children
• Assist children, individuals or in groups, with lesson projects and homework
• Keep the child care room clean and organized
• Assisting with special events and other duties as assigned
• Possibility of Front Desk Hours as Needed

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in the U.S
• Required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to first day of employment
• Committed to Make The Road New York’s mission
• Must be bilingual English/Spanish
• Must be able to work on weekends
• At least 1 year Experience with Childcare 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, and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Planning and instruction activities
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Compassion and empathy
• Positive attitude
• Reliable, responsible, and respectful

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $18.14.

How to Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New York career center.

MRNY is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse staff. Women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.