Overview

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:

The Childcare Provider plays a crucial role in providing administrative support and childcare services. This position involves supervising and monitoring activities for children during committee meetings in a safe, child-friendly, and designated area. The Operations Department provides childcare services for all in-house committee meetings and special events (when requested).

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

  • Create a safe, engaging, and child-friendly environment that aligns with the organization’s childcare standards.
  • Provide attentive and caring supervision for children during in-house committee meetings and special events.
  • Plan and implement weekly age-appropriate activities to keep children entertained and engaged.
  • Ensure children’s well-being by following safety protocols, including first aid and emergency procedures.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians about children’s activities, behavior, and any concerns.
  • Complete the “Childcare wrap-up” documentation before concluding your shift each day.

Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the U.S
  • Required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior first day of employment.
  • Educational Level Requirement – High school diploma
  • Possess a commitment to collective action and community organizing.
  • Have experience working in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic work environment
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • First Aid and CPR certifications (or willingness to obtain)
  • Available to work during weekend

Job Competencies:

  • Energetic and creative approach to engaging children in various activities
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Flexible work schedule, some weekends required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High level of accountability
  • Digital literacy

Salary:

The hourly rate for this position is $18.72.

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.

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