The New York State Nurses Association is a labor organization of more than 42,000 frontline nurses and healthcare professionals in over 150 hospitals, nursing homes, public health departments, city agencies and school districts across New York State. We stand together for strength at work, nursing practice, safe staffing, and healthcare for all. Dedicated to improving the lives and working conditions of NYSNA members, we are a bold, progressive force in the fight for economic, social and racial justice, and New York’s largest union and professional association for registered nurses. We are leaders in the fight for healthcare as a human right, and we have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, defending the public’s health and pushing for measures to prevent a resurgence of this deadly virus.

We are currently searching for qualified candidates for the following positions:

Communications Coordinator (Upstate)

The New York State Nurses Association, a union of 43,000 front line nurses is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator to work with nurses to develop and coordinate campaigns around contracts, contract enforcement, new organizing, and for social justice issues as part of the union's strategy to build power, fight for safe patient care, and win quality healthcare for all. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to elicit and write stories for union publications and social media, coordinate with members on the ground, and direct press towards relevant and accurate reportage. This position is an excellent opportunity to engage nurses, patients, community leaders, lawmakers, and the press. Download the complete Vacancy Announcement.

Program Representatives

Program Representatives are responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Association’s member representation and mobilization program in their assigned downstate geographic area and/or facilities. Please Note: This Job Posting is for three (3) Program Representative Positions. The initial team assignments are expected to be one of the following: NY Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, or Long Island teams. NYSNA reserves the right to change the initial team assignment including prior to the effective date of any transfer into the position. Download the complete Vacancy Announcement.

Program Representative (Upstate/North Country)

The Program Representative reports to the Area Director and is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Association’s member representation and mobilization program in their assigned Albany/North Country geographic area and/or facilities. The initial team assignment is in the NY, Albany/North Country area. Download the complete Vacancy Announcement.