| Company profile |
| Seedco, a national community development intermediary, creates opportunities for low-wage workers and their families by engaging with community partners and anchor institutions to develop, operate and learn from model programs that: 1) help people join the workforce and achieve economic self-sufficiency, 2) assist small businesses, and 3) promote asset building for residents and businesses in economically distressed communities. Seedco’s technical and financial assistance complements the model programs and strives to build the capacity of community partners and small businesses through the introduction of sound, outcome based management practices. |
| Job details | |
| Job industry : | Corporate Planning/Consulting/Strategy |
| Job segment : | Corporate Planning/Consulting/Strategy |
| Job role : | Other |
| Position vacant : | Program Associate (based in Buffalo) |
| Job location : | Buffalo, New York |
| Job details | |
| Company name : | Seedco |
| Minimum experience : | 3 years |
| Maximum experience : | 5 years |
| Job type : | Permanent |
| Gross pay : | $40k Yearly |
| Job posted : | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Start date : | Jun 26, 2006 |
| Job view count : | 383 |
| Job description | |
| Job description: | The Program Associate will serve as staff for Seedco’s EarnBenefits® initiative in Buffalo/Erie County to help low-wage workers access income-enhancing benefits and work supports. EarnBenefits is a multi-tiered approach to providing low-wage workers and their families with the resources needed to achieve continuous employment, skill enhancement, and economic self-sufficiency. EarnBenefits will work in partnership with government agencies to educate staff and individuals about the public benefits and community resources available to low-wage workers; facilitate access to benefits for qualifying workers and their families; and help families maintain their benefits and access the services that build assets and promote financial stability. The position will require a 2-3 month training period in New York City. |
| Job duties: | Responsibilities include:
• Working with program partners to define goals and create performance tracking systems • Training program partners on the effective use of EarnBenefits products • Providing ongoing technical assistance and support to ensure achievement of programmatic outcomes • Development of websites, marketing materials, and other program related materials • Developing and disseminating information to internal and external audiences • Researching benefits and services to be included in website and software system Qualifications • Graduate degree required, MBA or MPA preferred • At least 3-5 years of relevant experience • Working knowledge of public benefit programs for low-wage workers • Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills a must. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment. • Experience working with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and/or community groups a must • Position is based in Buffalo and will require some traveling |
| How to apply : | Register to view |
| Third party mediation allowed : | No |
| Telecommute : | No |
