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AGENCY PROFILE:

The City University of New York (CUNY), as the public university system of New York City, has long maintained a strong bond with the New York City community and engages in efforts to address various social issues affecting City residents, including immigration.

The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) promotes the well-being of immigrant communities by recommending policies and programs that facilitate successful integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City. MOIA is one of the lead agencies for IDNYC, New York City’s successful municipal ID program, and is spearheading a number of initiatives to expand access to justice for immigrant communities. The work of the Office cuts across a broad range of issues citywide—for example, workers’ rights, health equity, and language access—and MOIA works closely with sister cities around the country to promote immigration reform.

The We Speak NYC (WSNYC) program helps immigrant New Yorkers practice speaking English while learning about City Services through volunteer-led community classes using the Emmy Award-winning television show “We Speak NYC.” Classes are held at diverse locations such as public schools, community libraries, and community and faith based organizations. The program is centered on the principle that New Yorkers can work together across ethnic lines to access City resources and solve common problems. In doing so, the program fosters and empowers communities and enhances the public capacity for civic engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES: MOIA is hiring an ESOL Coordinator to advance the goals of the We Speak NYC program. The position reports directly to the We Speak NYC Director who manages a team of four.   MOIA is seeking a self-motivated individual who will work closely with the We Speak NYC Director to manage and execute the program’s vision, and support WSNYC’s expansion. The ESOL Coordinator will lead the recruitment and development of strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, universities, educators and administrators within the ESOL field, supporting WSNYC as the City’s premiere English language learning program. Additionally, the ESOL Coordinator will lead on working with the City University of New York (CUNY) to create and develop content for beginner and multi-level learners, and will be responsible for developing program materials to support volunteer facilitators and ESOL educators. WSNYC administers 250+ classes annually that serve over 5,000 learners per year. These materials will enable the program to fully engage the needs of those learners, and to meet its mission of providing civic-focused instruction through English language learning; fostering community building and inclusion; and providing safe environments for learners to practice and gain confidence in speaking English. This is especially significant when serving hard to reach populations and communities.

This position reports to the Program Director for We Speak NYC.