Overview

 Founded in 1966, UPROSE is an intergenerational, BIWOC-led, internationally recognized community organization working at the intersection of racial justice and climate change through community-based planning and research, policy advocacy, popular education, organizing, artistic expression, and youth leadership development. 

The Deputy Director will have well-developed management skills to provide the capacity needed for UPROSE to expand its goals and scope of work. The Deputy Director will have the experience and temperament needed to maintain a consistent and structured workplace in the midst of a challenging, dynamic, and often unpredictable political and policy environment. The Deputy Director will report to the Executive Director and will directly supervise a staff team of organizers, policy advocates, scientists, and administrative workers, as well as consultants. 

This is a full-time position with a complete and fully employer-funded benefits package. UPROSE is looking for someone who can work in-person full-time Monday-Friday in our Sunset Park, Brooklyn office. Candidates must be able to work in a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional travel. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three references to No calls or walk-ins please. 

Responsibilities: 

  • • Represent and act on behalf of the Executive Director when necessary, and as defined by the Executive Director 
  • • Manage the day-to-day operations of UPROSE 
  • • Supervise all UPROSE staff, unless otherwise directed by the Executive Director 
  • • Coordinate UPROSE staff teamwork, identifying and supporting shared goals and responsibilities, as well joint activities 
  • • Facilitate UPROSE staff meetings 
  • • Manage relationships with a variety of external organizations connected to UPROSE’s work, including partners, coalition leadership, elected officials, sub-contractors, and so on, as directed by the Executive Director 
  • • Prepare and manage UPROSE’s annual work plan 
  • • Ensure compliance with all funding requirements as described in UPROSE’s contracts and grant agreements 
  • • Ensure completion and submission of all deliverables required by UPROSE’s contracts and grant agreements 
  • • Oversee UPROSE administrative functions, including grant management and reporting, contract invoicing, partner and subcontract agreements, bookkeeping, and so on 
  • • Provide support to the Executive Director, as needed 
  • • Any additional task or assignment the Executive Director may require, as needed 

Job Requirements:

  • • Minimum of 10 years of professional management experience 
  • • Minimum of 10 years of working in community 
  • • Master’s level education preferred; bachelor’s level required 
  • • Demonstrated commitment to the basic principle of justice, whether expressed as social, racial, economic, or environmental justice 
  • • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team setting 
  • • Outstanding personal organization, time management, and attention to detail 
  • • Knowledge of basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office, Google, and Adobe Suite applications 
  • • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • • Good sense of humor 
  • • Bi-lingual Spanish proficiency preferred 

462 36th St, Suite 3A, Brooklyn, NY 11232 (t) 718 492 9307 (f) 718 492 9030 www.uprose.org 

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