Community Partnerships Specialist

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Commission on Human Rights seeks a Community Partnerships Specialist to build and sustain relationships with community organizations, advocacy groups, and government agencies, aligning outreach with enforcement and education priorities, and strengthening access to agency resources.

A key focus is engaging LGBTQ+ communities and advancing protections under the NYC Human Rights Law, guiding partnerships, outreach, and public education initiatives to address discrimination.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of related community work experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma and six years of related experience.
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of option 1.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital content for CCHR platforms (social media, email campaigns, newsletters, website).
• Monitor digital trends and generate engaging content concepts.
• Maintain content calendar and assist dissemination of posts and newsletters.
• Maintain social channels, email lists, and website with timely updates.
• Create monthly analytics reports on social media, email campaigns, and web traffic.
• Develop online forms for surveys, event registrations, and other needs.
• Collaborate with communications to edit, archive assets (images, videos).
• Upload/manage multimedia content (podcasts, webinars, public service announcements) to YouTube, Spotify, etc.
• Participate in staff discussions to align digital efforts with the agency’s mission.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma and six years of related experience

Education/experience equivalent to 1 or 2 with at least one year of 1

Job description

• Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 67,921 - USD 90,000

Job Description

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city’s Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.

Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.

The Commission is seeking a highly qualified Community Partnerships Specialist to build and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, government agencies, and other external stakeholders. The position supports the Commission's enforcement and education priorities by strengthening community partnerships, expanding access to agency resources, and identifying emerging community concerns.

The Community Partnerships Specialist will have a particular focus on engaging LGBTQ+ communities and advancing awareness of protections related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation under the NYC Human Rights Law. The position will serve as a key resource on these issues, developing partnerships, coordinating outreach and public education initiatives, and supporting the Commission's response to discrimination and emerging concerns affecting LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

The position reports to the Director of Outreach and Training and works collaboratively with Community Relations Bureau leadership and internal teams to align community engagement efforts with the Commission's strategic priorities.

Job Duties

• Develop digital content for CCHR’s platforms, including social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and the website.
• Monitor digital trends and explore new content concepts to enhance engagement.
• Maintain the content calendar and assist with the dissemination of social media posts, email newsletters, and announcements.
• Provide ongoing maintenance of CCHR’s social media channels, email lists, and website, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.
• Create and update a monthly analytics report covering social media, email campaigns, and web traffic, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and manage online forms for surveys, event registrations, and other agency needs.
• Collaborate with the communications team to edit, organize, and archive digital assets, including images and videos.
• Upload and manage audio and video content, such as podcast episodes, webinars, and public service announcements, on YouTube, Spotify, and/or the agency’s website.
• Actively participate in staff discussions and strategic planning meetings to align digital efforts with the agency’s mission.

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Qualifications

1. 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 2. 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 3. 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

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.