Community Associate

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Community Associate to provide administrative support and improve community services. This entry-level position involves data entry, liaison functions, and coordination of communication between various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, with a high school diploma and relevant experience. Join us to make a difference in community engagement and support.

Benefits

Medical coverage plans

Deferred compensation plans

Defined pension benefit plan

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in community work or related activities.
• High school graduation or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative and clerical support.
• Improve communication between City agencies and community organizations.
• Perform daily data entry tasks.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Job description

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$43,143.00/yr - $49,615.00/yr

Temporary positions with a duration of 12 Months

Responsibilities

The Community Associate for Lead Hazard Control Department will be assisting the team with administrative and clerical support needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide and improve community services by performing liaison functions, including improving communication between City agencies, community organizations, and the individuals they represent and serve.
• Perform difficult and responsible clerical operations.
• Perform daily data entry tasks in Maximo.
• Prepare and maintain records, written reports, daily and monthly statistics.
• Respond to vendors' questions, help with daily issues, and provide guidance on problems that might arise.
• Provide administrative support to the unit as appropriate; coordinate meeting schedules and other related tasks as needed.

Additional Information

• NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title, or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at their current location and in their current title and level (if applicable).
• NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans, and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Community Associate - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Access) and Maximo.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze significant amounts of information and identify key issues.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully carry out multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Additional Notes

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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of New York is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected characteristics.

Additional Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Government Administration