Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment & Sustainability (REES), situated within NYCHA’s Department of Resident Services, Partnerships, and Initiatives (RSPI), is charged with working to develop, and implement programs, policies, and collaborations to measurably support residents increased economic opportunities with a focus on asset building, employment, advancement, adult education and training, and business development.

NYCHA has implemented a Zone Model approach, which leverages NYCHA’s and partner resources to expand economic opportunity for public housing residents through place-based service coordination. Through this approach, REES enables NYCHA to (1) Generate more economic opportunities for NYCHA residents and NYCHA neighborhoods, while strategically investing and leveraging NYCHA’s spend; (2) Provide a more comprehensive economic empowerment platform with additional capacities around financial li...