Working with SANYS

Our team is made up of talented, passionate and forward-thinking professionals who come from a wide range of fields. They are deeply committed to SANYS’ important mission.

SANYS is currently looking for candidates who adhere to the organization’s values. Ideal candidates must be compassionate and engaged.

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Working at SANYS is more than a job. SANYS is a place where belief in the fundamental rights of every person, faith in the power of the human voice and a vision for the best possibilities for communities come together. If you want to be part of the movement please check our listing of career opportunities below. We look forward to meeting with you!

NYC Regional Organizer

New York City / Westchester

 Regional Organizer, SANYS NYC-Westchester Region 

Title: 

Regional Organizer for statewide self-advocacy organization supporting people with developmental disabilities in speaking up for their rights. 

Company intro: 

The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS) is an organization founded by and for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. The voting members of our Board of Directors are self-advocates who employ professionals, with and without developmental disabilities, to support our important work. We have been “speaking up for ourselves and others” for almost forty years. Over that time, SANYS has developed an extensive network of self-advocates, self-advocacy groups and other stakeholders across every region of New York State and beyond. SANYS has accomplished much in its storied history, and we are poised to accomplish more great things in the future. 

Job description: 

We’re looking for a part-time (15 hours/week) Regional Organizer with flexible hours whose primary role is to support the Regional Coordinator and promote the success of the SANYS New York City-Westchester regional team. The Regional Organizer will engage in regional initiatives at the direction of the NYC-W Regional Coordinator, with a strong focus on supporting the regional grassroots field assistants/ board members/ volunteers in giving presentations, assisting with regional outreach, and visiting self-advocacy groups throughout the region. The ideal candidate is someone in school/just out of school or retired from the field of developmental disabilities who is looking for meaningful and engaging work to help supplement their current income. The Regional Organizer must be able to travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester County. The pay is $18.75/hour with pro-rated paid sick leave and holiday time. Remote work is possible. 

Top benefits or perks: 

As a team member at SANYS, you’ll enjoy: 

  • A warm, supportive environment with opportunities to learn about and help self-advocates act on current issues facing people with developmental disabilities, 
  • Pro-rated paid sick leave and holiday time off, 
  • Option to work remotely when schedule permits, and 
  • Flexible schedule. 

Location: 

The SANYS New York City-Westchester regional office is in the Financial District of Manhattan, close to Wall Street. It is very convenient to many different subway lines, busses, and ferries. 

Contact/application information: 

To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to nyc@sanys.org. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you 

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