Community Associate, OPT - 27204

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) within NYC Public Schools is seeking a Community Associate to support community services and development programs related to student transportation. The role collaborates with OPT staff and city agencies to roll out initiatives and improve communications.

Responsibilities include coordinating with community organizations, developing surveys to assess programs, and assisting with rollout of major changes tied to Mayor initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with 3 years in community work or related activities.
• Two additional years of relevant work experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provides community services related to OPT’s programs including safe transportation for NYC students.
• Coordinates functions among community organizations for rollout of programs benefiting NYC residents.
• Assists with development of surveys to assess programs and plans.
• Supports rollout of major changes to school processes and mayoral initiatives.
• Provides training and liaison functions to improve communication between City agencies and communities.
• Collaborates with OPT staff and management to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Data management

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary: The Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) is dedicated to providing the students of New York City with safe, clean transportation. OPT is charged with administering all operational and administrative functions throughout the office. With an overall budget of $1.19 billion, OPT provides the students at New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) with safe, reliable, clean transportation.

The Community Associate, OPT will perform responsible work within community programs in OPT. The selected candidate will perform necessary and important community services and community development programs within the Office of Pupil Transportation. Performs related work.

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Relationships will be fostered with OPT staff, and with interested stakeholders regarding Mayoral Initiatives both within NYCPS and within other New York City agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides community services related to OPT’s programs and initiatives which include safe transportation to NYC students to and from school.
• Coordinates functions among community organizations leading toward successful rollouts of community-based programs to benefit NYC residents at large.
• Assists with the development of surveys to assess existing programs and plans related to student transportation and other factors of community and organizational importance.
• Assists with the rollout of major changes to school processes, including various Mayoral initiatives present and ongoing.
• Provides training to staff in techniques in program functions and performs liaison functions including the improvement of communication between City agencies, community organizations, and groups.
• Collaborates with OPT staff and management regarding OPT initiatives to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• 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.

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.

Preferred

• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent and effective data management, project planning, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with a history of success.

Salary: $51,094 - $56,203

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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