Community Liaison

DISTRICT ATTORNEY RICHMOND COU; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Richmond County District Attorney’s Office on Staten Island is seeking a Community Coordinator to join the Community Partnership Unit. You will develop and deliver presentations, engage with NYPD and officials, and represent the office at community meetings and events.

A bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in community work on Staten Island.
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Experience in intergovernmental project management with local officials and law enforcement.
• Flexible schedule to attend evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver presentations addressing issues such as the drug epidemic, gun violence, domestic violence, identity theft and scams.
• Collaborate with NYPD, government agencies, elected officials and other stakeholders to build relationships.
• Attend and represent the agency at community meetings and events including nights and weekends.
• Synthesize community feedback to inform policy and program development and implementation.
• Utilize internet, technology, social media, and publications to research issues affecting Staten Island.
• Analyze data and information to prepare clear reports and written materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Intergovernmental PM

Flexible schedule

Time management

Microsoft Office

Social media

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s (RCDA) office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and well-being of all citizens of our Borough.

THE BUREAU

Community Partnership Unit strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the communities across Staten Island by developing, communicating, and promoting initiatives that protect public safety and prevent crime.

THE ROLE

The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Community Liaison within the Community Partnership Unit (CPU). Under the direct supervision of the Chief Assistant District Attorney, the primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver presentations and initiatives that address and raise awareness on issues including the drug epidemic, gun violence, domestic violence, identity theft and scams, animal abuse, mental health and homelessness, and other pressing public safety issues.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with the NYPD, government agencies, elected officials and other stakeholders for the purpose of building effective communication, enhancing relationships and promoting a positive public image.
• Regularly attend and represent the agency at community meetings and other events as it relates to the scope of Community Partnership Unit and RCDA initiatives (this includes meetings on nights and weekends).
• Synthesize information and feedback from the community and bring it to the office to inform policy and program development and implementation.
• Utilize internet, technology, social media, and publications to research issues affecting the borough of Staten Island.
• Analyze data and complex information to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, records, and other written materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community organizing or community relations on Staten Island.
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Experience in intergovernmental project management with the ability to develop and foster responsive relationships between local community officials and law enforcement agencies.
• Flexible schedule to attend evening and weekend events.
• Exceptional time management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with limited supervision.
• Bilingual speaking abilities preferred but not required.

LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loans forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee, which forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you’ve reached a certain number of qualifying payments (most people use this to forgive school loans)!

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Community Coordinator

SALARY RANGE: $65,000-$75,000, Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community organizing or community relations on Staten Island.
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Experience in intergovernmental project management with the ability to develop and foster responsive relationships between local community officials and law enforcement agencies.
• Flexible schedule to attend evening and weekend events.
• Exceptional time management skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience utilizing social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, attention to detail, and ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with limited supervision.
• Bilingual speaking abilities preferred but not required.

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.