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Date: October 10, 2010
Subject: GBA Weekly Update
Dear First_Name,
Here are the GBA updates for this week:
Please find the detailed information as following
Director for Community Economic Development at the Thai Community Development Center
Thai Community Development Center, also known as Thai CDC, a non-profit community development corporation engaging in housing and economic development, as well as community planning and advocacy, is looking to fill its senior-level position of Program Director for Community Economic Development. Thai CDC is looking for candidates who are passionate advocates for social and economic justice and have experience in creating and managing affordable housing, small business and neighborhood development programs as well as background in community development and advocacy. The Program Director must be bilingual in Thai and English because much of the work is with the Thai speaking community and will need to represent Thai CDC in both English and Thai speaking media. As Program Director, you will lead a passionate and hardworking team in the challenging, but rewarding, front lines of community development.
Job Description Summary:
The Director for Community Economic Development (CED) implements the community economic development strategies of the agency. This is a senior-level position that requires vision, staff supervision, project management, financial analysis as well as resource development. The Director for CED will be called upon to provide leadership in defining and implementing the community economic development strategy of Thai CDC including creation of new enterprises that provide jobs to the community and equity for Thai CDC, development of affordable housing units, maintaining and enhancing the small business program, and overseeing neighborhood development activities. The Director for CED reports to the Executive Director.
How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter in PDF to hr@thaicdc.org
Deadline to apply is October 15th. Both full-time and part-time students are welcome to apply.
Policy Analyst Opportunity at the NYC Office of the Mayor
The Policy Analyst position will be located within the Mayor’s Office of Operations. The Analyst will serve as technical and analytical support to Policy Advisors who are responsible for coordinating interagency efforts and assist with agency-specific issues to streamline operations and encourage collaboration (where appropriate). Additionally, each Analyst may also be responsible for one or more discreet projects and be expected to manage the project(s) to completion.
Initiatives include, but are not limited to: (a) new strategies for information sharing, such as introducing technological systems/databases that create greater efficiency and common data pools, (b) connecting agencies with overlapping functions to ensure the most effective use of resources and consistent outcomes, (c) analyzing agency operations to identify and, when appropriate, implement operational efficiencies (d) working with agencies to enhance customer service to New York City residents and businesses.
Job Responsibilities for the Policy Analyst include, but are not limited to:
• Providing analytical assistance to team members, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, the evaluation of best practices, and the identification and assessment of operational improvement opportunities at different agencies.
• Providing project management assistance, including developing and maintaining project plans and other documents, managing and coordinating project elements, reviewing agency and interagency work products, and ensuring efficient progress on implementation.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Submit a cover letter and resume to: Rosa Reinat at RReinat@cityhall.nyc.gov. Both full-time and part time students are welcome to apply. Deadline to apply is October 13th.
The Buttonwood Gathering: Fixing Finance on October 25-26
As markets worldwide struggle to recover from the worst fi nancial crisis in decades, Wall Street is fi nding its footing under new fi nancial regulations and looking to maintain its status as the world’s fi nancial capital.
Against the backdrop of these turbulent times, The Economist will convene The Buttonwood gathering: fixing finance for the second consecutive year; bringing together the world’s top fi nancial executives, policymakers, regulators and opinion leaders to debate the future of the fi nancial world and discuss how to restore the basic framework of trust necessary for future growth.
Speakers include Mervyn King, Neal Wolin, Vikram Pandit, Mohamed El-Erian, Arianna Huffington, Laura Tyson, Robert Rubin, Henrique de Campos Meirelles, Joseph Stiglitz, Jeffrey Sachs, Glenn Hubbard, Peter Orszag and many other luminaries.
The event will bring together the world's top financial executives, policymakers, regulators and opinion leaders to discuss how to restore the basic framework of trust necessary for future growth. It will reach above typical industry events by seeking to bridge financial issues with macroeconomic and geopolitical issues.
Student tickets are available at $745. To reserve your place please visit our website http://buttonwood.economist.com or contact by phone at 212 554 0652, or by e-mail at buttonwoodevent@economist.com. Please see the attachments for further information.
Net Neutrality: The Law and Economics of Regulation
Tuesday, October 12th, Vanderbilt Hall Room 210 @ 7:30-8:30 PM
A policy that has been garnering headlines, net neutrality is viewed by some as essential to the functioning of the Internet. But what exactly are the implications of foregoing such a policy? Our panel will discuss the recent Comcast v. FCC decision, which limited the government's power to regulate Internet Service Providers, and the practical effects of net neutrality from the perspectives of both economic theory and business reality.
Participating on the panel are:
J. Scott Holladay , Economics Fellow, Institute of Policy Integrity
Daniel Kummer , Vice President, Litigation and Content Protection, NBC Universal
Michael Livermore , Executive Director, Institute of Policy Integrity
A reception will follow the panel in Golding Lounge.
Public Sector Career Panel
Date: Tuesday, October 12th
Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
Location: KMC 5-90
The GBA will be hosting a career panel featuring participants working at the intersection of business and the public sector, moderated by Professor Larry White. Panelists will discuss their roles and typical projects, opportunities at their organizations, the value of an MBA in the public sector. Please join us for what will be an interesting discussion and networking session!
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Nick Birnback, United Nations
Chief, Public Affairs Section, Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Paola Ronquillo Floyd, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bank Supervision, Legal & Compliance Risk
Charlie Giffin, J.P. Morgan
Executive Director, Public Finance Debt Capital Markets
Craig Hosang, New York City Mayor's Office of Operations
Policy Analyst, Customer Service Group
Day in NYC Trek Info Session
Date: Wednesday, October 13th
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm (full-time students)
5 - 6pm (part-time students)
Location: KMC 5-75 (for both meetings)
Interested in companies that work at the intersection of pusiness and politics right here in New York City? The Government and Business Association invites you to attend our Day in New York City trek info session!
Learn more about the companies that are participating in the Day in New York City trek including the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, United Nations, Pfizer Public Affairs and many more. Find out what you need to do to join!
GBA Board Members of Class 2012
The Government and Business Association offers its congratulations to the new members of the GBA Executive Board:
John O'Brien - AVP, GBA
Claudia Carravetta - AVP of Corporate Development
Hrishi Poola - AVP of Marketing
Jennifer Plenter - AVP of External Affairs-Trek
Derek Johnston - AVP of Events
Rinita Bhadra - AVP of Finance
Keith Wheatley - AVP of Conference
James Walsh - AVP of Technology
Kevin Maggitti - AVP of Part-time Students
We look forward to a productive year with the new members of the Executive Board!
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