COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

BRONX COMMUNITY BOARD #8; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronx Community Board No. 8 is seeking a Community Associate to support the District Manager and 50-member board for neighborhoods including Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, and Spuyten Duyvil.

The role supports advisory functions on land use, zoning, city services, and communications with agencies. Evening meetings and occasional weekends are expected. Strong organizational and written communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or related duties.
• Equivalent education/experience to satisfy the above requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District Manager in monitoring municipal services and respond to constituent concerns
• Work with committee chairs on routine assignments, agendas and minutes
• Ensure day-to-day office operations run efficiently
• Review and approve invoices in the Financial Management System (FMS)
• Draft content for the Board’s monthly e-newsletter and social media
• Prepare formal correspondence to agencies and elected officials
• Monitor and respond to correspondence, conduct basic research and track data
• Take minutes at monthly meetings and submit drafts on time
• Ensure notices and minutes are posted and distributed timely
• Prepare attendance and other routine reports
• Maintain board files in paper and electronic form
• Attend 1-2 monthly Board meetings and some evening/weekend events
• Support the Board and District Manager with miscellaneous tasks

Skills

Community liaison

Oral and written communications

Team player

Initiative

Attention to detail

Public service orientation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent education/experience to above

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Social media

Job description

Bronx Community Board No. 8 is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as Community Associate for our district which includes the neighborhoods of Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil and Van Cortlandt Village.

In NYC, Community Boards serve an advisory role in dealing with land use and zoning matters, the use of our streets and parks, the City Budget, liquor licenses, municipal service delivery and many other local issues. The Board works closely with city agencies, elected officials, businesses, community groups and concerned individuals to ensure safety and quality of life for all who live, work and visit the district.

The Community Board staff, headed by the District Manager, assists the 50-member board in its duties, and acts as liaison between residents/businesses and city agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the District Manager in the monitoring and evaluation of municipal services and respond to constituent concerns related to these services
• Work closely with committee chairs on routine assignments, such as applications, agendas and reviewing meeting minutes in a timely fashion
• Ensure day-to-day office operations are efficient and effective
• Review and approve invoices and entries in the city Financial Management System (FMS)
• Communicate issues of community interest by drafting content for Board’s monthly e- newsletter and social media
• Prepare formal correspondence from the Board to various agencies and elected officials as assigned
• Monitor and respond to correspondence from the Board and the public, conducting research as necessary and tracking key data
• Take minutes of selected monthly meetings and submit draft in a timely fashion
• Ensure all meeting notices and minutes are received, distributed and posted on time, coordinating with board chairs and IT (OTI)
• Prepare and update board member attendance reports and other reports as assigned
• Maintain Community Board files and records in both paper and electronic form
• Attend 1-2 monthly Board meetings and selected committee meetings, which are normally scheduled in the evening, as well as other occasional evening and weekend events and meetings
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks to support the mission and work of the Board and District Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Cultural sensitivity and competency for a diverse population
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Interest, familiarity and experience with community boards and/or NYC government
• Takes initiative, uses sound judgement and demonstrates service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Computer proficiency including mastery in MS Office, Google Drive, social media
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player and enjoy interacting with people on a daily basis
• Superior organizational skills and keen attention to details, including the ability to effectively juggle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines

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.