Chocolat is hiring

Construction on Chocolat is moving right along. The bar is in place and there appeared to be some activity going on inside the space on Sunday. If you remember, it was a little over a year ago when we first caught wind that Chocolat was making a long anticipated comeback to the Harlem lounge scene.… [Read more…]

Today: Apply to work at the Aloft Harlem

Seasonal Work: UPS

UPS Seasonal Driver Helpers: Thanksgiving – Christmas! (Days – No Driving Required) Work in Your Own Neighborhood! Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays! No Driving Required! Get paid for a great workout! Home every night! Weekends off! Driver picks you up near your home and drops you off at same location at end of day!… [Read more…]

Uptown Whole Foods needs staff

The new Whole Foods on West 97th Street and Columbus Avenue is preparing to open on August 27, 2009 and has started the process of recruiting over 100 local staff using organizations in the neighborhood. If you are interested, reply to the phone or email indicated below and please make sure that you are a… [Read more…]

Career Fair for Harlem Youth

In a climate of mass layoffs, hiring freezes, budget cuts, and project cancellations, competition in the workplace is stiffer than ever. That’s precisely why the Harlem Education Guild and The Frederick Douglass Academy are putting on a career fair: because in this economic downturn, more than any other, only the best prepared are going to… [Read more…]

Help Wanted

Actually that should read help needed. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who is incredibly Internet savvy. Must have reliable email, Internet connection, and a digital camera. Duties include generating and creating original content that is related to Harlem. Must publish several original articles per week (3-5 short pieces). Excellent writing skills and grammar are… [Read more…]

Striving for a better life: Harlem Organization helps jobseekers get a fresh start

Strive, is an advocacy group located in East Harlem that is dedicated to  helping job seekers get a fresh start. Financed by New York State and contributions from private foundations, Strive has been flooded in recent months with people seeking jobs. “Strive offers something of an employment makeover: interview etiquette is taught, and do-rags and… [Read more…]

Harlem 100

“Harlem 100: 100 Days of Peace & Purpose is a Harlem Children Zone service initiative supporting President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office.  Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC) is contributing days of service in collaboration with HCZ.  Please see some of the workshops below (all free and open to the public) happening this week and tell your Harlem clients, friends,… [Read more…]

Spring Celebration 2009

Op-Ed: Men impacted by recession faster than women

By Contributing Writer: Tonya Conrad A HOT topic in this week’s News headlines is… “Men Losing Jobs at a Higher Rate Than Women in Recession”. I found this headline to be quite amusing. So I immediately asked myself … ‘yeah why do men account for 82 percent of the 4.78 million Americans unemployed?’ Here’s what… [Read more…]

Job Op: US Census Taker

When I was growing up my mom had all kinds of side hustles to bring extra income into the house — from working part time in stores to delivering phone books to working the polls during elections. Perhaps that is why I can relate so well to the parents on “Everybody Hates Chris.” One of my… [Read more…]

Jobs: City Caseworker Adult Services

Starting Pay $32,338; Need College Degree And Must Pass Test; Steady, Swift Hiring to Do Counseling, Probes And Client Assistance The city is hiring Caseworkers on a rolling basis to fill positions in Adult Protective Services, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services announced.

Jobs: Charter School Teacher at HCZ

Employer: Harlem Children’s Zone Promise Academy Position Type: Teaching Categories: Elementary Math Physical Education Special Education Technology Education School / Org: Harlem Children’s Zone Location: New York, New York FTE: see details No. of Positions: 50 Reference #: EAN Posting Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2008 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Career Opportunity: 125th Street Arts & Entertainment Liaison

Organization: New York City Economic Development Corporation Job Type: Part-Time New York City Economic Development Corporation seeks a qualified individual to act as a Liaison between the City, developers, and organizations in Upper Manhattan. The liaison will work closely with the Department of City Planning, Department of Cultural Affairs, other City agencies, and local stakeholders… [Read more…]

Career Day at the Apollo

Career DayTuesday, November 18, 2008 Free Admission The Apollo Theater Foundation in conjunction with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting, Sesame Workshop, and the Center for Communication, presents Sesame Street: Made in NY “Sesame Street: Made in NY” will provide students and interested New Yorkers with first-hand accounts of what… [Read more…]

Job Fair on Oct. 15th

In this tough economy you might be looking to make a lateral move, increase your current salary, or land a second job.  Come prepared to wow top tier employers on Wednesday. Distribute your resume and get face-to-face time with potential employers. Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 p.m. Metropolitan Pavilion North and South Pavilions 125 West… [Read more…]

Black Male Teachers Wanted

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for ‘FREE’ ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

Harlem Business Economic Summit

Fellowships Available

YOUNG PEOPLE 4 FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE (Deadline: October 26) Make change today. The Young People For (YP4) fellowship is a leadership development program focusing on identifying, engaging and empowering young progressive leaders. The fellowship kicks off with a five-day Summit in Washington, D.C., where 200 fellows connect with other progressive leaders, attend skill-building workshops, learn about powerful… [Read more…]

Charity Begins at Home

Here are some great opportunities via blackgivesback.  Please share with others. The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Seeks 250 Students for The Class of 2009 The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a non-profit organization created to support the higher education of deserving high school seniors in the United States, announces it is accepting scholarship applications now through October… [Read more…]

Free Small Business Classes

Founded in 1966 in Harlem, Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) is a private non-profit organization that supports men and women with the drive to become successful entrepreneurs. WIBO’s mission is to enable small business owners and budding entrepreneurs from under-served communities to obtain financial success by starting, operating, and building successful businesses that develop economic… [Read more…]

Grant Opportunity: NYFA Fellowships

How to Apply for NYFA Artists’ Fellowships Monday, August 18, 6:30pm The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) is pleased to host a NYFA Artist Fellowship orientation seminar.  Learn how to apply for awards of $7,000, which the New York Foundation for the Arts offers to individual artists living and working in New York State for… [Read more…]

Black Enterprise College Marketing Reps

Black Enterprise is looking for energetic, creative, and motivated undergraduates with a passion for creating buzz! The Black Enterprise College Marketing Representative program is a yearlong internship where undergrads serve as their school’s BE representative, promoting the brand and its sponsors on campus.  It’s a great way to break into the fast-paced world of marketing.… [Read more…]

Talay is Hiring

via Craigslist Talay Restaurant is a new Restaurant in Harlem. We are on a strip that includes another restaurant and Club Body. Our Restaurant is Downtown Chique with Uptown flavor. We are interested in hiring both males and females for server positions, as well as females for the hostess position. Please come dresssed to impress.… [Read more…]

Long Hot Summer for Teens

Learning job-hunting skills will be crucial for thousands of kids who can’t count on work from the city this year. With budget cuts looming, New York’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides government-subsidized jobs to New Yorkers aged 14 to 21, will offer 35,000 spots, 7,000 fewer than last year. “It’s extremely bleak,” said Cary… [Read more…]

Nannies Needed

Maybe Harlem really is becoming an extension of the Upper West Side. I happened to stumble upon an ad for a nanny needed for a two year old in Harlem. The person really thought that it was necessary to add “just north of the Upper West Side.” What’s that about? See the actual ad after… [Read more…]

Call to Artists: 180th Street Subway Project

MTA Arts for Transit seeks to review images of artists’ past work for consideration for a commission to create public art for the East 180th Street station along the White Plains Road Line. Artists’ packages will be reviewed by a selection panel and finalists will be selected to create site-specific proposals. Approximately one percent of… [Read more…]

Green Cart Applications

Vendors interested in operating one of New York City’s new Green Carts have the opportunity to apply now! All applications must be postmarked no later than June 18, 2008. This year’s 500 permits are now up for grabs. Another 500 permits will be available in 2009. Green Carts are mobile food carts that sell only raw fruits and… [Read more…]

AIM to Enhance Your Skills

Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) comprises a twelve-week seminar program offered annually in the fall and the spring. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings 6 – 8 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 18 artists per semester. The program culminates with an annual group exhibition and accompanying catalogue. AIM sessions provide information, instruction, and professional guidance by… [Read more…]

Call to Filmmakers: Chasham Film Festival

T&W Fellowships

Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) announces the second T&W Fellowships, which will be awarded for 2008–2009 to two early-career writers. The T&W Fellowships are made possible by the generous support of the EDWARD AND SALLY VAN LIER FUND in The New York Community Trust. Teachers & Writers Collaborative: T&W provides and advocates for literary arts… [Read more…]

Hey There Mr. Ranger!

Engineer Titles And Computer Manager Open; No Written Test For City Ranger Posts Paying $30G Filing is now open for an evaluation leading to Urban Park Ranger jobs with the Parks Department, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services said. The starting salary is $30,378. There is a $35 filing fee. Applications must be submitted by… [Read more…]

Call to Artists: Rosa Parks Statue

National Endowment for the Arts Invites Entries to Design Rosa Parks Statue for U.S. Capitol Deadline: May 30, 2008. The National Endowment for the Arts ( http://www.nea.gov/ ) has announced a design competition, in partnership with the Joint Committee on the Library and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol ( http://aoc.gov/ ), for… [Read more…]

Online Summer Jobs

Coordinator of Teen Services at Harlem Childrens Zone (New York, NY)currently seeking a Coordinator to develop and manage the Teen Center and its programs: Middle School Academy, Teen … for internships and job placement * Assess the teen participant’s skills and evaluate their job readiness. For more information: Online Summer Jobs.

Ready to Teach?

Howard University has just been awarded a multi-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to recruit, train and certify people that are interested in becoming teachers.

Career Opportunities Abound!

WANT TO MAKE $45,500 FROM THE START AS A TEACHER in NY? Start working immediately in After-School program or as a substitute teacher BEFORE you certify (only for those enrolled in the teacher preparation program – see below). Exclusive 4 WEEK Program will assist you in test preparation and other necessary steps to obtain NY… [Read more…]

Paid Internship Training Program

Year Up is an intensive one-year training program for young adults ages 18 to 24 who provide Fortune 100 companies like Merrill Lynch, American Express, Lehman Brothers and Bank of America with Information Technology entry level talent. We recognize that both job skills and higher education are necessary to provide a viable path to economic… [Read more…]

Omnicom pledges $1.25M to minority hiring- Crain’s New York Business.com

Omnicom, ad agency giant, will spend $1.25M over the next five years to increase minority hiring. Crain’s New York Business.com

Bronx Small Business Development Center Collaborates with Operation Hope in Harlem

The Bronx Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Lehman College is providing business assistance at the new Operation Hope Center in Harlem. Serving residents of Harlem, the Bronx and neighboring communities, the center is offering financial education as well as assistance to entrepreneurs. Services include banking and money management seminars, credit counseling, resume building, home… [Read more…]

Your Teen can Kick GAME

ATTENTION! G.A.ME is HIRING! Know any young people between the ages of 16 and 21 with leadership potential and a sincere interest in politics, Hip-Hop, and/or organizing? Would they be interested in working for the coolest cats in town? Well G.A.ME is hiring for its R.E.B.E.L program. On Thursday November 1, 2007 5PM-6PM @ G.A.ME… [Read more…]