Community Board Administrative Liaison

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Job summary

City of New York’s Bronx Community Board No. 8 seeks a motivated Community Associate to support the District Manager and the 50-member board in monitoring municipal services, coordinating meetings, and drafting communications.

The role requires strong organization and a service orientation, with evening meetings and occasional weekend events. The position emphasizes engagement with diverse communities, data tracking, and timely reporting, including attendance and board correspondence.

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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Google Drive

Social media

Oral and written communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of New York’s Bronx Community Board No. 8 seeks a motivated Community Associate to support the District Manager and the 50-member board in monitoring municipal services, coordinating meetings, and drafting communications.

The role requires strong organization and a service orientation, with evening meetings and occasional weekend events. The position emphasizes engagement with diverse communities, data tracking, and timely reporting, including attendance and board correspondence.