Financial Capability Project Lead

Nyc-Housing-Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) invites applications for a Project Coordinator, Financial Capability within REES to advance residents’ financial literacy, asset building, and economic empowerment through targeted programs.

You will independently manage projects, organize trainings for counselors, track KPIs, and foster partnerships with community groups and city agencies to improve financial outcomes for NYCHA residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, community and economic development, public policy, education, business, finance, entrepreneurship, urban affairs or related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a portfolio of financial literacy and asset building projects, including but not exclusive to Free Tax Preparation Services, Credit-Building, and Homeownership initiatives.
• 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 to adequately maintain key performance indicators.
• Foster and manage partnerships with community-based and citywide financial capability organizations and sister City agencies to facilitate necessary service referrals.
• Represent REES at occasional evening meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Marketing

Outreach

Public speaking

Slide decks

Operations management

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) invites applications for a Project Coordinator, Financial Capability within REES to advance residents’ financial literacy, asset building, and economic empowerment through targeted programs.

You will independently manage projects, organize trainings for counselors, track KPIs, and foster partnerships with community groups and city agencies to improve financial outcomes for NYCHA residents.