Capital Projects and Budget Associate

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Capital Projects and Budget Associate to join the Manhattan Borough President's team. The role supports capital funding initiatives, liaises with community organizations and city agencies, and helps advance the office's priorities for capital projects and the city budget.

Under the Director of Capital Projects and Budget, you will monitor grants, analyze budget documents, coordinate workshops, and lead special projects.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above, with at least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all aspects of the Office’s capital grant program by liaising between funded organizations and city agencies to troubleshoot and advance projects.
• Monitor funded projects, including site visits, meetings with organizations, compliance review, and maintenance of tracking records.
• Administer the annual grant application process including outreach, review, processing and tracking information and records.
• Analyze City budget documents and coordinate charter-mandated budget responses.
• Oversee creation and implementation of workshops/events to build capacity among nonprofits for capital funding.
• Communicate office goals with stakeholders and foster collaboration with city agencies and community organizations.
• Assist Budget Director in supporting the unit’s grant programs.
• Generate ideas to connect government to communities and increase visibility of the office.
• Lead special projects identified by the Budget Director.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma

Equivalent combination

Job description

• Job Category: Finance, Accounting, & Procurement
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 75,000

Job Description

The Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Capital Projects and Budget Associate to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to improving how government serves Manhattan's diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. Working under the supervision of the Director of Capital Projects and Budget, the Associate will support the office's capital funding initiatives and become deeply knowledgeable about the City’s capital funding process, cultivate relationships with community organizations and government agencies, and support the development of innovative approaches to advancing the office's capital project and budget priorities.

Specific Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in managing all aspects of the Office’s capital grant program by liaising between funded organizations and relevant city agencies and oversight entities to troubleshoot, facilitate communication and advance applications and funded projects;
• Monitor the status of funded projects, including conducting site visits, holding meetings with organizations, undergoing compliance review and the maintenance of tracking spreadsheets and databases;
• Administer the annual grant application process including outreach, review, processing and tracking all relevant information and records;
• Analyze City budget documents and coordinate charter mandated budget response;
• Oversee the creation and implementation of workshops and special events with the goal of building capacity among the not-for-profit community to identify and seek alternative sources of funding for capital-related projects;
• Communicate the goals of the office with key stakeholders as well as serve as a liaison, and foster collaborative relationships, with representatives of city agencies and community-based organizations;
• Assist the Budget Director in support of the work of the unit’s various grant programs;
• Generate new ideas for connecting government to communities, and enhancing visibility of the office; and
• Lead special projects as identified by the Budget Director.

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Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.