We Got US Project Lead: Benefits Access & Partnerships

University Settlement Society of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Settlement Society of New York seeks a Project Lead to operationalize the We Got US initiative across six settlement houses in New York City. You will coordinate cross‑agency collaboration, organize trainings, manage shared communications and resource networks.

The role requires 3–5 years in community programs or social services, strong knowledge of public benefits systems, and excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Public Policy, Community Organizing, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in community programs, benefits access, advocacy, housing, case management, or social services.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interpret complex policy information and translate it into accessible language.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, virtual meeting platforms, and database systems; Salesforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the We Got US implementation across all University Settlement programs and sites.
• Lead multilingual community outreach campaigns and develop marketing materials and presentations.
• Develop and govern a digital Resource Hub containing benefits guidance, training materials, outreach tools, and referral resources.
• Represent University Settlement and build relationships with government agencies, nonprofit partners, elected officials and other stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, presentations, training schedules, partnership updates, and grant-related documentation for leadership, funders, and partners.
• Lead training, community engagement, and advocacy initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Related field

3–5 years community programs experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

University Settlement Society of New York seeks a Project Lead to operationalize the We Got US initiative across six settlement houses in New York City. You will coordinate cross‑agency collaboration, organize trainings, manage shared communications and resource networks.

The role requires 3–5 years in community programs or social services, strong knowledge of public benefits systems, and excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills.