Red Hook Hub Weekly

How to Apply for Affordable Housing

When: Monday, March 21, 2022

Where: Red Hook Initiative

Click here to watch the recording of our Affordable Housing Workshop with NYCLU! NYCLU explains the lottery system and how to apply and walks us through the application process online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqS02WPJl4I [pdf-embedder url="http://redhookhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/income-guide-english-1.pdf" title="income-guide-english"] [pdf-embedder url="http://redhookhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ready-set-apply-english-1.pdf" title="ready-set-apply-english"] [pdf-embedder url="http://redhookhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/What-To-Expect-Your-Guide-to-Affordable-Housing.pdf" title="What To Expect, Your Guide to Affordable Housing"] [pdf-embedder url="http://redhookhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/after-you-apply-english-1.pdf" title="after-you-apply-english"] [pdf-embedder url="http://redhookhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/affordable-housing-income-eligibility-1.pdf" title="affordable-housing-income-eligibility"]

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, Community, Housing, Information, NYCHA

Monthly Red Hook Local Leaders Meeting

When: Sep 29, 2022 6:00-8:00 pm

Where: Virtual

WE ARE HAVING OUR MONTHLY LOCAL LEADERS MEETING 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH, 6:00PM ONLINE VIA ZOOM.

PLEASE SEE THE ZOOM LOGIN INFORMATION BELOW:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85833244042?pwd=cUNxNGtraWZVZHhwbjZRd2V5M0NmUT09 Meeting ID: 858 3324 4042 Passcode: 946459 One tap mobile +19292056099,,85833244042#,,,,*946459# US (New York)

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, Business, Community, Information

Important phone numbers for the Red Hook Community Justice Center

When: Monday, March 16, 2020

 

Staff is still here to support you and is fielding calls and emails. Please reach out with questions using the contact information below: DEFENSE ATTORNEYS Legal Aid Society (718) 237-2000 Brooklyn Defender Services (917) 426-5616 OTHER AGENCIES Clerk's Office (718) 923-8270 District Attorney's Office (718) 250-2001 or (718) 250-4782 PROGRAM STAFF Community Service/Social Services (347) 813-0318 or (917) 860-7494 GED (Pathways to Graduation) 718-208-7324 Housing Resource Center (347) 216-5738 or email joyr@nycourts.gov / emcgoldrick@nycourts.gov Neighborhood Safety Initiatives/MAP (917) 971-6355 Peacemaking (917) 319-0121 Red Hook CARES (victim services) 646-573-4665 Youth Programs/AmeriCorps (929) 277-8554

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Art/Music, Community

Emotional Embodied Resilience

When: May 18, 2020 6:30-8:30 pm

Where: Zoom - https://pioneerworks.org/classes/embodied-emotional-resilience/

In this workshop, we will collectively explore the emotional resilience of the body towards platforms that surveil, manipulate and automate the human experience. Register via https://bit.ly/3b54v4K using the password "redhook"

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Apply for Foodstamps ONLINE!

When: Friday, July 12, 2019

 

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as "food stamps") provides food assistance for nearly 1.8 million low-income New Yorkers including families, the elderly and the disabled. The program helps families and individuals supplement the cost of their diet with nutritious foods. How to Apply You can apply online on ACCESS HRA. Read the user guide for ACCESS HRA. You can call our Infoline at 718-557-1399 to have an application mailed to you You can pick up an application at one of our SNAP centers You can print out an application and drop off at a SNAP center:SNAP Benefits Application (LDSS-4826): English Español

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Art/Music, Business, Community, Employment

Hook Arts Media

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Where: Hook Arts Media seeks an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Hook Arts Media seeks an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant Founded in 1994, Hook Arts Media is a vibrant community-based, multi-disciplinary arts organization located on the beautiful Red Hook, Brooklyn waterfront. HAM currently runs year-round arts education programs at high needs public high schools as well onsite and offsite after-school and community programs for ages 12-24, serving upwards of 700 students annually. In addition, HAM produces the annual Red Hook Fest each June – a free outdoor performing arts festival that features world class artists as well performances by over 100 local youth – and pop-up performances in support of community initiatives. HAM is seeking an Office Manager/Administrative Assistant to join our team. The position is part time and based in HAM’s Red Hook offices. This is a 21-hour-a-week position with some options for remote work. The Office Manager/Administrative Assistant will work closely with the Executive Director, Hook Arts core staff, and will play a large role in maintaining office operations and providing support to the Executive Director. As a lead member of the staff, the Office Manager/Administrative Assistant will ensure the office operations all run smoothly. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include: Administrative Track, scan, file and send all bills, invoices, receipts for credit card purchases, and Petty Cash to Finance Consultants Track credit card receipts for reconciliations Assist with preparation of annual audit as needed Office Management Track/order office and maintenance supplies and equipment Assist with Covid-19 safety protocols in office Purchase supplies and equipment for all programs Track all tech/program equipment/computer purchases and track against appropriate grants Work with IT consultants for any issues that arise Supervise and assist with office cleaning and organization as needed. Answer phone and all voicemail Work with Marketing to track all individual donations Assist with database updates Prepare and track Thank You letters for individual donations. Events Assist with planning and production of public events, including the Red Hook Fest and Education Program events Assist with planning and production of fundraising and cultivation events, including annual holiday party and/or gala Other Attend weekly staff meetings and provide status updates Handle communications and scheduling of meetings with Board of Directors Additional phone calling and emails to attend to daily management of organization. Candidate must be highly organized, have strong writing & communication skills, and have excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong preference for candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in operations management within the NYC cultural sector. Knowledge of film and media equipment a plus. Pay is commensurate with experience: $25-$30 per hour. 21 hours per week plus up to 32 additional hours to be used to attend and assist with Hook Arts events, approximately 6 events annually. Position is available February 2023. To apply please email a cover letter, and a resume with at least 3 references to opportunities@hookarts.org Please attach your paperwork with your name in the file name i.e Jane Doe_Resume About Hook Arts Media Originally known as Dance Theatre Etcetera, DTE achieved national acclaim for making the arts a critical component of urban renewal as well as its recovery efforts in Red Hook, Brooklyn. As the organization evolved, DTE rebranded as Hook Arts Media. This new identity reflects its focus on creative learning for community change, incorporating 21st-century technology into its arts education programs. Hook Arts Media’s in-school multidisciplinary media and arts programs primarily serve NYC transfer high schools. Its community programs focus on digital media and computer literacy, preparing young people with college and/or career readiness skills.

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Art/Music, Community, Employment

Hook Arts Media Seeks Community Engagement Coordinator

When: Monday, February 27, 2023

Where: Hook Arts Media

Hook Arts Media Seeks Community Engagement Coordinator Hook Arts Media (HAM) is a dynamic community-based cultural organization located in Red Hook, Brooklyn. HAM seeks a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator to foster and nourish community relationships, spread awareness of HAM mission and programming, support event planning, and attend Red Hook events. Responsibilities The Community Engagement Coordinator is a part-time position from February – December 2023 and will be an essential member of the Red Hook Fest planning, promotion, and production process. The 30th Annual Red Hook Fest will take place during the first weekend of June 2023 with events throughout the weekend in Red Hook, Brooklyn. In addition to live performances, the festival will feature a community resource fair, free activities, and a community cookout and DJ dance party. The Community Engagement Coordinator will take support pre-festival planning by attending monthly production meetings with festival staff, coordinating the community resource fair, supervising a grassroots promotion team, attending important civic meetings to discuss the festival, and supporting event promotion efforts. Additionally, the Coordinator will recruit, train, and supervise Festival volunteers. Following the festival, the Community Engagement Coordinator will participate in meetings, coordinate events, spread awareness of HAM’s programming and mission, recruit local students for community-based programs, and attend events, as needed. Qualifications The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional, volunteer, or advocacy experience in community organizing, written and verbal communication, and event production. Facilitation, management, nonprofit or political, and administrative experience are highly desirable. Required skills include some computer/digital literacy: Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and social media. The Community Engagement Coordinator must be able to work effectively as a member of a team and independently. Multilingual candidates and those with a deep familiarity with Red Hook, Brooklyn are encouraged to apply. Position starts in February 2023 Part-time approximately 7+ hours per week with additional hours as needed around Red Hook Fest and other events. Compensation Pay is $30-$35/hr commensurate with experience. Apply on our website: https://hookarts.org/portfolio/now-hiring-community-engagement-coordinator/

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, Business, Community, Employment

Red Hook Business Alliance

When: October 14-29, 2022

Where: Red Hook

Qualifications Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, graphic, and visual) Strong sense of design principles and eye for taking interesting photos Good storyteller (verbally and visually) Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, WordPress (or similar CMS program), and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines independently Self-starter, detail-oriented, extremely organized, and both an analytical and creative thinker Sense of humor and collaborative approach to work Able to work independently with minimal oversight link here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqKLIwH7fmDu1NuFwYphNdqUALi1iXiiKdI9OMhi6K0/edit?usp=sharing

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Art/Music, Employment

K-12 Education Coordinator at Pioneer Works

When: Oct 27-Jan 1, 2022

Where: Pioneer Works

Job Title: K-12 Education Coordinator Department: Learn & Engage Supervisor: K-12 Education Manager Part Time or Full Time: PT Average Hours Worked Per Week: 24 Start Date: January 1st, 2023 Pioneer Works is an admission-free cultural center in Brooklyn, New York dedicated to experimentation, education, and production across the disciplines of art, science, music, and technology. Position Description: Pioneer Works is seeking a K-12 Education Coordinator to support the growth and development of the organization’s STEAM education programs. They will work closely with our Learn and Engage team to assist in the overall operations of the department, reporting directly to the K-12 Education Manager. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience working with K-12 students and community-driven organizations, with excellent classroom management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for youth engagement. The K-12 Education Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with school tour group logistics, developing and coordinating monthly community programs for K-12 audiences and families, and acting as a departmental liaison between educators and internal team members. Some weekend hours will be required based on the program schedule. RESPONSIBILITIES ● Provide the K-12 Education Manager with operational, administrative, and strategic programming support ● Serve as the internal point person and address email, phone and in-person inquiries from educators ● Coordinate monthly Second Sunday youth and family based activations ● Manage contracts and invoices for K-12 program educators ● Procure and oversee the inventory of materials for K-12 programs ● Track department expenses and receipts ● Distribute and collect educator and student surveys to support program evaluation ● Support K-12 Education Manager and educators in the development and execution of school programs and school tours ● Collaborate on Community Outreach activations and tabling events throughout the year ● Track attendance for K-12 programs and distribute reports as requested ● Perform other duties as needed REQUIREMENTS ● BA in art, education or related field of practice ● At least 2 years of experience coordinating K-12 programs and working in community-directed organizations ● Excellent classroom management skills, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for youth engagement ● Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary programming and commitment to youth audiences. A successful candidate will have: ● Excellent writing and communication skills ● Experience and interest in working with the public ● Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills ● Experience managing multiple projects at once and adhering to deadlines ● Experience and interest in working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment ● Experience scheduling with multiple parties ● Experience working with public and/or charter schools preferred COMPENSATION Compensation is commensurate with experience. Range: $24-$27/hour Pioneer Works offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K with a company match, a hybrid work environment, and a generous PTO policy. APPLY Please send a cover letter and resume via email to: jobs@pioneerworks.org w/ “K-12 Education Coordinator”_[Applicant Name]” in the subject heading. Please do not call to inquire about your application. Should you match our needs, we will be in contact with you. POLICY Pioneer Works is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Pioneer Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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Community, Employment, Environmental, Information, NYCHA

Roof RETI Solar Training

When: Oct 4 4:00 pm-Sep 6, 2022 5:00 pm

Where: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85908691069?pwd=UHE0WGVGUFp4ejU5QUthTmhJcVRZdz09

Roof RETI Solar Training is a 3-week workforce training program that will prepare you to get a start in the in-demand solar industry. The course provides certifications in OSHA-40, GPRO Fundamentals, and solar PV installation. Join this info session to learn more! www.reticenter.org

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