Bronx Borough Engagement Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York, Mayor’s Office, is seeking a Special Assistant to support the Borough Manager in the Bronx. The role focuses on sustaining relationships, organizing communities, and coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement to advance engagement strategies citywide.

Qualified candidates will have a degree or equivalent and experience in government or community organizing; strong Bronx knowledge and collaborative spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with 2 years of government or community organizing experience.
• High school diploma and 3 years of government or organizing experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least 1 year in the required area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues.
• Identify and maintain organizing opportunities within the borough.
• Help manage a team building engagement throughout the borough.
• Attend civic, community board, and community meetings and other events.
• Ensure follow-up on constituent cases when relevant.
• In emergencies, represent the Mayor’s Office at scenes (blackouts, incidents, etc.).
• Support Office of Mass Engagement initiatives with the borough team.
• Provide additional support as necessary.

Skills

Constituent engagement

Community organizing

Collaboration

Bronx knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years gov/community organizing

High school diploma + 3 years gov/community organizing

Equivalent combination with 1+ year in 1 above

Job description

The City of New York, Mayor’s Office, is seeking a Special Assistant to support the Borough Manager in the Bronx. The role focuses on sustaining relationships, organizing communities, and coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement to advance engagement strategies citywide.

Qualified candidates will have a degree or equivalent and experience in government or community organizing; strong Bronx knowledge and collaborative spirit are essential.