Supervisor of Community Engagement

Manhattan District Attorney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,629 - 82,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The New York County District Attorney’s Office’s Community Partnerships Unit is seeking a Supervisor of Community Engagement to enhance outreach and build trust with the community through events that raise awareness about the criminal justice system and public safety. The role reports to the Deputy Director for Community Engagement and Events and is based in the Community Partnerships Unit.

The position emphasizes collaboration with CPU leadership, coordination of outreach materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience in community work or community centered activities.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Work with CPU Leadership and other unit leaders as a cohesive leadership and supervisory team.
• Coordinate community events that raise awareness and build trust with DANY.
• Oversee the creation of partner lists, invitations, RSVPs, flyers, and other outreach materials.
• Maintain and update partner lists.
• Provide event summaries and outcomes.
• Create and distribute follow up items after events.
• Represent DANY at community meetings as necessary.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Coordinate and lead special initiatives focused on improving quality of life and preventing crime.
• Collaborate closely with the CPU Deputy Director to supervise and support Community Engagement Coordinators.
• Draft, edit, and submit weekly community engagement reports that reflect community concerns and priorities.
• Stay informed on office priorities to compile and draft talking points for the Engagement Team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bilingual Spanish

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Criminal justice understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Division/Unit: Community Partnerships Unit

Civil Service Title: Community Coordinator

Position Title: Supervisor of Community Engagement

Salary Range: $75,144 - $75,144

Job Description

The New York County DistrictAttorney Office’s (DANY’s) Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) is seeking to hire a Supervisor of Community Engagement to enhance the office’s efforts to host events that raise awareness about the criminal justice system and public safety issues. The Office seeks to provide a better understanding of the role of the District Attorney’s Office and to foster trust and partnership with the community in addressing public safety. This role will be based in the Community Partnerships Unit, reporting to the Deputy Director for Community Engagement and Events.

Responsibilities

• Work with CPU Leadership and other unit leaders as a cohesive leadership and supervisory team
• Coordinate community events that raise awareness and build trust with DANY.
  • Oversee the creation of partner lists, invitations, RSVPs, flyers, and other outreach materials.
  • Maintain and update partner lists.
  • Provide event summaries and outcomes.
  • Create and distribute follow up items after events.
• Represent DANY at community meetings as necessary.
• Perform all assignments in an accurate, professional, and expeditious manner.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Coordinate and lead special initiatives focused on improving quality of life and preventing crime.
• Collaborate closely with the CPU Deputy Director to supervise and support Community Engagement Coordinators.
• Draft, edit, and submit weekly community engagement reports that reflect community concerns and priorities.
• Stay informed on office priorities to compile and draft talking points for the Engagement Team.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and three (3) years of experience in community work or community centered activities.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.

Preferred Requirements/Skills

• Supervisory experience.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking ability.
• Superior organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment.
• Strong speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong desire to promote understanding of the criminal justice system.

Hours/Shift

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Candidates should have ability to work overtime and flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• 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

• City Residency is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The New York County District Attorney’s Office 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.