OUR HOUSE Careers

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community? Join the OUR HOUSE team and provide the community with grief support services, education, resources, and hope. OUR HOUSE is a nonprofit organization committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees. We provide all staff and volunteers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We are an organization committed to continuous learning and development with a strategic focus on applying JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) principles to all aspects of our grief support specifically when serving children, teens, and adults of color and all identity expressions. We encourage applicants with a critically conscious and antiracist equity lens who can demonstrate a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within organizations. We seek candidates who model and advocate for a more consciously just, equitable, diverse, and inclusionary grief experience.

Executive Positions

Executive Director (NYC)

We are seeking a full-time Executive Director to help develop and lead the new OUR HOUSE in New York City! The NYC Executive Director is responsible for OUR HOUSE New York City’s (OH NYC) consistent achievement of OUR HOUSE’s mission, strategic goals, and fund development/financial objectives, helping to maintain the agency’s excellent reputation. The NYC Executive Director supervises and empowers the NYC leadership team and assists the NYC Advisory Board in fulfilling its functions, ensuring that all Advisory Board members, staff, volunteers, and donors are working to achieve a common vision and purpose.

Director of Development, OUR HOUSE NYC
danielle@ourhouse-grief.org

No telephone inquiries please

To read the complete job description, CLICK HERE

Development Positions

Development Associate (NYC)

We are seeking a full-time development associate who will be responsible for all grant writing, compliance reporting, prospect research, data management and reconciliation, and donor acknowledgement for OUR HOUSE New York City. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Development Associate will also manage corporate and foundation relationships and gather data from program staff. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, project management, database, and interpersonal competencies, as well as comfort working with mortality data and grief narratives. Grant writing experience for a human services nonprofit plus familiarity with CRM systems preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience and responsibilities.

Qualified candidates should send letters of interest, resumes, and salary requirements to:

Danielle Kowalczyk, Director of Development at OUR HOUSE New York City
danielle@ourhouse-grief.org

No telephone inquiries please

To read the complete job description, CLICK HERE

Clinical Team Positions

No Open Positions

Administrative and Operations Team Positions

Operations Manager (NYC)

We are seeking a full-time Operations Manager to ensure the smooth operation of OH NYC’s office and programs. Key responsibilities include office setup and maintenance, IT and supply management, and administrative tasks like data entry, reporting, and calendar management. The role also provides front desk reception, assisting guests, volunteers, and callers. Clinical support duties include intake coordination, scheduling, volunteer management, and database maintenance. Additionally, the position supports community education workshops and the School Program. Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills are essential for success in this role. This position will be hybrid.

Qualified candidates should send letters of interest, resumes, and salary requirements to:

Danielle Kowalczyk, Director of Development at OUR HOUSE New York City
danielle@ourhouse-grief.org

No telephone inquiries please

To read the complete job description, CLICK HERE

OUR HOUSE CORNERSTONE STATEMENT

A work culture where a sense of calm and safety is cultivated, proactive behavior is encouraged, and reactivity is tempered. Individuals are valued for their unique skill sets, forming a collaborative, team-centered environment where creativity and new ideas are welcome. Communication is honest and open while boundaries are upheld and where each voice is heard. We understand conflict resolution as an inherent aspect of creating this work environment and hold ourselves accountable to this initiative. Together with goodwill we address any conflicts through grace, professionalism, and respect to ensure integrity and confidentiality of process.

We thrive when we are empowered to make decisions, our identities are honored, our experience is trusted rather than micromanaged, and ownership of our personal care is respected. We are committed to the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Inclusivity is an intrinsic part of our mission, and we hold ourselves accountable to an anti-racist and anti-oppressive workplace. We acknowledge and respect individual communication, work styles, and values. These are informed by one’s culture, family, and full life experience.

Our actions and intentions are heart centered, exemplified by our commitment to working with, listening to, and understanding each other and our community. We nurture humor and a sense of playfulness alongside a deep reverence and respect for the pain of grief.