Borough Engagement Director

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Mayor's Office invites applications for a Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL to support the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement (OME) in coordinating borough engagement, policy shaping, and community involvement.

You will lead organizing efforts, supervise staff, and represent the office at civic meetings, contributing to a borough-focused, accountable city leadership approach.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience in government and/or community organizing centered activities.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in government and/or organizing centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to these options, with at least one year of prior experience described above.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key relationships and track high-level issues in the borough.
• Identify and maintain organizing opportunities in the borough.
• Manage a team of organizers building engagement throughout the borough.
• Attend civic, community board, and community meetings.
• Ensure follow-up on constituent cases when relevant.
• Represent the Mayor's Office in emergencies and citywide initiatives.
• Coordinate with citywide liaisons to advance Office of Mass Engagement initiatives.
• Provide additional support as necessary.

Skills

Organizing

Self-starter

Borough knowledge

People management

Collaboration

Community knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma

Job description

The City of New York's Mayor's Office invites applications for a Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL to support the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement (OME) in coordinating borough engagement, policy shaping, and community involvement.

You will lead organizing efforts, supervise staff, and represent the office at civic meetings, contributing to a borough-focused, accountable city leadership approach.