Outreach Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join the NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Community Outreach and Notification (OCON).

The role focuses on coordinating outreach to community boards, officials, and groups, and fielding site assessments ahead of construction. You will conduct site visits across all five boroughs, prepare reports, attend meetings, and help manage consultant relationships while ensuring compliance with city policies, timelines, and

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above with at least one year of related work.

Responsibilities

• Agency and stakeholder network building and coordination.
• Provide outreach oversight, administration, and guidance.
• Assist in the coordination and review of data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform field office and construction site visits across five boroughs.
• Prepare reports and carry out special assignments or projects.
• Represent OCON by attending Community Board and progress meetings; occasional evenings.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma with six years of related experience

Equivalent education/experience with one year of related work

Job description

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 82,180

Job Description

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

The Office of Community Outreach & Notification (OCON) is responsible for coordinating outreach to 59 community boards, local elected officials, civic groups, merchant organizations, community institutions and the public. OCON provides communities with notification of the City’s Street infrastructure and public building construction program. OCON is a participant in pre-construction meetings, providing input developed through fieldwork and makes recommendations to identify and lessen adverse community impacts. Working closely with the Deputy Director and Director of OCON, the selected candidate will be conducting site assessments of future projects in advance of construction phase; attending and participating in DDC meetings and project-specific community meetings; Monitor consultant outreach tasks. Additional duties may also include developing and presenting infrastructure projects to groups or at public assemblies. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Communications & Policy Division seeks an Outreach Coordinator to serve as a critical member of the Office of Community Outreach and Notification (OCON) and Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) teams. Reporting to the Deputy Director of OCON.

• Agency and stakeholder network building and coordination: regularly connect with agency partners, non-profit partners, and community stakeholders to problem solve, evaluate progress, develop, and implement solutions, hold collective accountability, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide outreach oversight, administration, and guidance to ensure policy and procedures result in high-quality services.
• Assist in the coordination and review of data requests for internal and external stakeholders and oversights.
• Perform field office and construction site visits in all five boroughs to ensure performance standards.
• Prepare reports and carry out special assignments, tasks, and projects as assigned.
• Track critical projects and perform onboarding of consultants; address external tasks related to community liaisons and community outreach as needed.
• Provide ongoing training/orientation and technical assistance to consultants as needed.
• Represent OCON by attending Community Board and progress meetings (occasional evenings may be required).
• Prepares written and verbal reports; maintain records and performs other administrative details i.e. review CCL advisories, reports, and presentations, etc.
• Other projects and tasks as needed to support the OCON unit and its programs, such as its Community Construction Liaisons (CCL) and Engagement Outreach Notification (EON) groups, by providing cross-functional administrative and operational support and procurement activity.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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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.