Community Affairs Associate

PRESIDENT BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PRESIDENT BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN seeks a Community Affairs Associate to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on connecting with Manhattan's diverse communities and constituents, serving as the Borough President’s representative on Community Boards 5 & 6, and supporting district outreach and events.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with relevant administrative experience or a strong high school education with years of community work; bilingual Spanish skills are highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1 year admin experience in social work, community org, or related field.
• Five years admin experience with high school diploma acceptable.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary representative for Manhattan Community Boards 5 & 6 and support district stakeholders.
• Assist staff at events and represent the office at community meetings.
• Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points for the Borough President.
• Support planning and recruitment for community board appointments and town halls.

Skills

Baccalaureate Degree

Public service exp

Spanish bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Community Affairs Associate to be part of a collaborative and energetic team. The prospective staff member should be committed to seeking out innovative ways for the office to connect with Manhattan’s diverse communities and constituents. The Community Affairs Associate would represent the Borough President’s office in Manhattan’s Community Boards 5 & 6 (mostly in Midtown) and work under the supervision of the Director of Community Affairs and the Deputy Borough President.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Borough President’s primary representative for Manhattan Community Boards 5 & 6;
• Assist staff at events throughout the two districts and represent the Borough President at community meetings;
• Maintain relationships with district stakeholders including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, business improvements districts (BID) and schools;
• Identify new/emerging community groups with which to build relationships with on behalf of the Borough President;
• Identify emerging community issues and help guide the office’s response;
• Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press conferences;
• Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials representing Community Boards 5 & 6;
• Serve as a point person for the Borough President’s Community Board, BID and other community stakeholders within the districts;
• Help facilitate the community board appointment process including outreach and recruitment for community board applicants;
• Assist with planning and implementation of town hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums;
• Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, talking points, and other written materials for the Borough President and senior staff;
• Contribute and/or lead unit assignments and projects as appointed by the Director of Community Affairs.

COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD COORD - 22117

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of satisfactory, full-time administrative experience in the field of social work, community organization work, or work in a related field; or
2. Graduation from a senior high school or its equivalent and five (5) years of satisfactory, full-time administrative experience, including one (1) year in community organization work or in a related responsible community activity; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Baccalaureate Degree
• At least two years of public service experience strongly preferred (e.g., community organizing, campaign, government, or non-profit work experience)
• Familiarity with the issues facing Manhattan communities including some knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 5 & 6. Be prepared to identify key issues in each of these boards if chosen to interview with the MBPO
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, ask critical questions and maintain consistent attention to details
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and public speaking abilities
• Flexibility regarding work hours, must be available to work multiple evenings and weekends
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.