Jobs in Lynbrook, NY

Organization History & Mission

MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community. Since our founding, we have made a profound presence through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies at the national, state and city levels, voter rights, and cultural awareness. MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to serve as a Community Organizer. The Community Organizer would work in the Korean American, Asian American, and immigrant communities to grow an informed, active base of community members who are fully engaged in campaigns advancing social justice in immigrant rights, housing and tenants’ rights, civil and voting rights, and other issues at the federal, state, and local levels.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Identify and develop community members into local leaders through coordinating regular member meetings, workshops, and other community-building and educational programs, as well as mobilizing community members to participate in actions.
• Build relationships with other organizations and coalitions and coordinate Citywide and Statewide immigration advocacy for community members.
• Identify and maintain up to date information on key community issues and immigration policies.
• Track membership in a database and maintain regular data on our organizing activities.
• Represent MinKwon in coalition spaces and in meetings with other external partners such as government agencies, elected officials, and funders.
• Work closely with communications staff to plan media activities that raise awareness of our campaigns and activities through mainstream and ethnic press, and to develop external communications materials such as factsheets and pamphlets.
• Support the development staff with timely reports, data, and other grant management needs related to the advocacy & organizing program.
• Participate in organization-wide events, campaigns, and initiatives as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum required qualifications for this position include the following:

• Experience in direct, grassroots community organizing and/or related political work.
• Spoken and written fluency in Korean.
• Flexibility in working evenings, weekends, and outside normal office hours.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an openness to public speaking.
• Experience working with diverse communities of color and in particular with the AAPI community.
• Knowledge, interest, and commitment towards concepts and issues of social, political, and economic justice and positive social change in the U.S., especially in the context of Korean American, APA, and/or immigrant communities.
• Ability to work well independently, in teams, and in collaboration with outside organizations.

The ideal candidate will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience in facilitating meetings with large and small groups.
• Ability to be highly organized, meet deadlines, take initiative on projects with minimal supervision and a sense of ownership, and follow up on communications in a consistent and punctual manner.
• Proficiency in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media.
• Experience with community outreach and recruitment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a detailed cover letter and resume to

Please write 'Community Organizer' in the email subject line, and please specify in your email how you found out about this position. (website, LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, etc.) Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled and this posting is removed. Due to the high volume of applications, MinKwon Center will only contact applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MinKwon Center for Community Action welcomes people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to consider working with us. We encourage Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, immigrants, women and gender nonbinary people, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities to apply.

MinKwon Center for Community Action does not discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, family or dependent status, criminal record, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, credit score and history, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Admin Assistant

2-3 month contract with the possibility to extend

$20-22hr

Onsite - Hempstead, NY

Must Haves:

• 1-2+ years of administrative or office experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel primarily)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with scheduling

Preferred:

• Higher Ed
• Degree
• Experience working with a finance department

Admin Assistant

We are seeking a temporary Administrative Assistant to support one of our departments for an initial 2–3 month assignment, with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the department.
• Assist with document preparation, filing, and data entry.
• Manage incoming emails, schedule meetings, and organize materials.
• Support day to day office operations as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative or office experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years. We offer personalized, holistic services, including insurance and investments, guiding clients through every financial decision with leading insights, technology, and digital-first experiences. Managing $265.0 billion in assets and with over 4.5 million clients, we provide life, disability, and long-term care insurance, annuities, advisory services, and wealth management solutions. Originally based in Milwaukee, WI, we are committed to diversity and the growth of our financial workforce nationwide and have offices in all 50 states.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Financial Representative located in the Garden City, NY office. The Financial Representative will engage in daily client acquisition/outreach, financial planning, including developing financial strategies, and providing investment and retirement planning advice to clients that they onboard.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Planning and Retirement Planning Preferred but not necessary
• Excellent organization, self discipline required.
• Sales/Entrepreneurial Mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Garden City, NY.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field is preferred.
• State Life, Accident, Health Required Pre-Training.
• SIE, Series 6/7, Series 63 Sponsored (required within 1 year of contract)

Compensation and Benefits

• 1st Year Compensation based largely on un-capped commissions and activity-based incentives.
• Health, Vision, Dental
• Pension based off of tenure and production.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable overseeing the entire operation of the construction site. They should be able to determine and address any risk areas in order to maintain the safety of workers. This candidate should be experienced in communicating project milestones with clients and other parties, and be able to establish a timeline for completion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of construction projects
• Ground Up Construction experience
• Public Works experience
• Ensure safety, compliance and quality regulations are followed
• Communicate project progress with clients and project managers
• Manage subcontractors and construction site organization

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the construction area Strong project management and communications skills
• Ability to read construction documents
• DOB Superintendent preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory construction standards

Our client in the tabletop and home goods industry is looking for a Product Development Assistant to support end-to-end product development and ensure the timely execution of new products from concept through production. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity based in Ridgewood, Queens, NY, reporting directly to the Product Development Manager. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a strong aesthetic eye, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with overseas factories regarding product specifications, timelines, and quality standards

• Review and approve product samples for production readiness

• Source products by sending specs and drawings to factories, track pricing, and compare landing costs

• Partner with internal graphics, photography, and design teams on packaging, gift boxes, and collection visuals

• Provide direction on Pantone colors, aesthetics, and overall product presentation

• Track samples and manage product provisioning

• Maintain schedules, cost sheets, dimensions, and landing costs

• Create PowerPoint presentations for seasonal launches and customer requests

• Manage Excel files including tiered pricing and ABC cost structures

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 2–6 years of product development experience

• Tabletop or home goods experience is a plus, but not required

• Fashion backgrounds considered if candidate demonstrates strong product sensibility and aesthetic awareness

• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

• Highly organized with excellent communication skills

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and liaising with overseas factories

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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