Borough Community Liaison & DOT Projects Lead

Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to serve as the liaison between the agency and elected officials, community boards, business improvement districts, and other stakeholders. You will advise on safety projects, respond to inquiries, and attend public meetings to present on behalf of DOT.

You will develop relationships with neighborhood associations and partners, track casework, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of community work experience.
• High school diploma and six years of community work experience.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted with at least one year of experience described in (1).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and act as the office’s point person in the assigned geographic area.
• Advise on development and implementation of safety projects with DOT divisions and partners.
• Represent the agency at Community Board meetings and other public meetings, sometimes after hours.
• Make strategic recommendations to leadership and manage all assigned casework and correspondence.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years community work

High school + 6 years in community work

Education/experience equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation is seeking a Community Coordinator to serve as the liaison between the agency and elected officials, community boards, business improvement districts, and other stakeholders. You will advise on safety projects, respond to inquiries, and attend public meetings to present on behalf of DOT.

You will develop relationships with neighborhood associations and partners, track casework, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.