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Development Lead

LOCATION: New York City
SALARY: $80,000–$100,000 (based on experience) plus benefits
HOURS: Full-time (option for part-time)
DATE POSTED: July 18, 2026
APPLICATION DUE: until filled

Street Lab is hiring a Development Lead who will take charge of fundraising at our rapidly growing NYC nonprofit. You will be a key member of our leadership team, working closely with the Executive Director and Co-Founder to manage a portfolio of relationships with foundations, government agencies, corporations, and individual donors who make Street Lab’s work possible. You should be versatile—equally adept at pitching a new initiative to the Mayor’s Office or building a rapport with an individual donor visiting a Street Lab pop-up in the Bronx.

Our organization maintains a start-up feel, and you’ll be part of a team that is accustomed to working collaboratively, trying new ideas, and rolling up our sleeves to bring things to life on the street. We have a unique, highly visible presence in NYC public space, and you should be capable of using this to full advantage in fundraising. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser looking for a more entrepreneurial environment, or early in your career and hungry to learn, we’re looking for someone dynamic and detail-oriented who will help Street Lab grow.

Responsibilities

• Implement a fundraising strategy that leads to consistent year-over-year revenue growth
• Identify prospective funders and cultivate existing ones
• Handle all donor communications and stewardship
• Manage our grant calendar, including deadlines, reporting, and touch points with funders
• Create proposals, reports, and visually-compelling pitch materials
• Manage fundraising events and giving campaigns
• Engage our Board in development efforts

You are…

• a natural relationship-builder who genuinely wants to connect people to Street Lab
• an outstanding writer who can be clear, concise, and persuasive under deadline pressure
• exceptional at follow-through—funders and your colleagues can count on you
• meticulous about systems to manage deadlines and deliverables (we use Airtable)
• eager to develop your career in the landscape of NYC nonprofits and creative placemaking

You should have at least 2–4 years of nonprofit development experience or similar professional experience. We’re open to candidates coming from different fields, environments, and experience levels—apply and explain how you would tackle the challenge of fundraising in New York City and get the job done.

This role reports to the Executive Director. You will work out of our office on the Brooklyn waterfront, with flexibility to be remote as needed. We are open to a part-time arrangement for a mid-career candidate with exceptional experience. This is an exempt position that does not pay overtime. Benefits include four weeks PTO (rising to five weeks after one year), Health/Dental/Vision, and 401(k).

To apply, email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to Leslie Davol at [email protected] with the subject line “Development Lead: [your name].” Finalists will be asked to provide a writing sample and references.

Visual Design and Communications Associate

LOCATION: New York City
SALARY: $70,000–$85,000 (based on experience) plus benefits
HOURS: Full-time (option for part-time)
DATE POSTED: July 18, 2026
APPLICATION DUE: until filled

Street Lab is hiring a Visual Design and Communications Associate who will create outstanding digital and print materials that share Street Lab’s work with a global audience. We’re a small organization with a big presence, and we’re looking for a creative, visually driven early-career professional to produce polished materials that keep our organization on message and our street and digital presence on brand. The ideal candidate will have strong foundational design skills and visual instincts, be a confident photographer and videographer, be an exceptional writer, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, working closely with our Creative Director and leadership team. This is a great opportunity for someone building a career at the intersection of graphic design, photography, and communications/marketing who wants to join a mission-driven organization with a unique presence on the streets of New York.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Production

• Create digital and print materials for two primary audiences: the public and funders. For the public, produce flyers, signage, and graphics that help Street Lab connect with New Yorkers in neighborhoods across the boroughs. For funders, produce proposals, pitch decks, impact reports, and annual reports that are compelling and persuasive.
• Create sales materials to support Street Lab’s sale of custom designs to other cities
• Apply and maintain Street Lab’s brand standards and style guide across all materials
• Organize and maintain Street Lab’s visual asset library (photos, graphics, logos, design files) for the creative team

Photography & Video

• Travel to Street Lab pop-ups across New York City to photograph programs, staff, and participants in the field, maintaining a steady pipeline of high-quality images for comms
• Process, keyword, organize, and share photos promptly after each shoot
• Create simple short-form videos for our website

Content & Channel Management

• Create weekly social media/blog posts, monthly email newsletters, and website updates as needed
• Manage online event calendar
• Maintain a communications calendar, flagging deadlines and content needs for the team

Requirements

• Strong design skills and at least two years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing, or related fields
• Strong photography and video skills and comfort documenting people in public settings
• Outstanding writing skills, with the ability to produce concise, engaging copy for a variety of audiences
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related platforms
• Proficiency in WordPress and content management for websites
• Proficiency with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Airtable, and Slack.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work on deadline and manage simultaneous projects
• Ability to work independently but equally effective as a team member, communicating proactively, working well with others, and pitching in where needed
• Genuine enthusiasm for Street Lab’s mission and the communities we serve
• Ability to travel across NYC boroughs by public transit to document pop-ups and events—language skills and knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus
• A desire to grow and master new skills

We’re open to candidates coming from different fields, environments, and experience levels—apply and explain how you would rise to the challenge and get the job done.

This role reports to the Creative Director. You will work out of our office on the Brooklyn waterfront, with flexibility to be remote as needed. We are open to a part-time arrangement for a mid-career candidate with exceptional experience. This is an exempt position that does not pay overtime. Benefits include four weeks PTO (rising to five weeks after one year), Health/Dental/Vision, and 401(k).

To apply, email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to Sam Davol at [email protected] with the subject line “Visual Design and Comms Associate [your name].” Separately, attach your portfolio to the email or provide a link. Finalists will be asked to provide two references.

Program Staff

LOCATION: New York City
PAY: $22/hr, increasing to $25/hr after 12 months
HOURS: Flexible Part-time
SCHEDULE: Weekdays and Saturdays
EMPLOYMENT DATES: Seasonal (April-October)

DATE POSTED: January 15, 2026 (hiring throughout the year)

Street Lab is hiring Program Staff to run our pop-ups on the streets of New York City. We’re looking for curious, outgoing, enthusiastic New Yorkers who are excited by the challenge of setting up and overseeing pop-up reading rooms, drawing stations, cooling stations, and more across the city. You will be on the front lines of Street Lab’s work in communities, and you should be focused on (and enjoy!) engaging people of all ages and backgrounds in our programs, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and included.

These positions are temporary and part time, with most work happening during the warmer months. Shifts are typically four hours long, and Program Staff typically work two or three shifts per week during the height of the season. We will work with you to create a custom work schedule based on your availability.

Responsibilities

• Setting up our installations, deploying street furniture and barricades, and packing up at the end of the event
• Greeting the public, making everyone feel welcome
• Introducing the program materials and activities to participants
• Ensuring program materials are well organized and attractive
• Representing Street Lab and explaining the organization’s work to the public
• Communicating with other Street Lab staff, delivery drivers, community partners, and volunteers to ensure a seamless event
• Taking photos and submitting brief feedback after each event

Qualifications

• Experience with and passion for interacting with diverse members of the public of all ages, especially children
• Excellent customer service skills and a helpful, friendly disposition
• Confidence and good verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel by public transportation throughout all five boroughs of NYC
• Ability to roll bureau-sized stage cases by hand, lift 25 lb. bins to a height of 3-4 feet, and remain on your feet for periods of time
• Language skills and knowledge of NYC neighborhoods are a plus, but not required.

How to apply
Please email a cover letter and resume as a single PDF to Leslie Davol at [email protected] with subject line “Program Staff: [your name].” If selected to interview, at least two references will be required.