Community Associate, Government

Community Associate

Bronx Community Board 5, an agency of New York City government seeks an individual to serve a fulltime position in the capacity of the Community Associate title. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Bronx Community Board 5 District Manager. Typical tasks include interacting with constituents and community organizations seeking services, taking notes, assisting in the preparation of reports and documents for meetings convened by the Community Board.

The Community Associate will file records and correspondences, answer the telephone and document complaints and requests for services from the general public. The candidate may be required to attend tabling events and board meetings beyond Monday through Friday office hours. Assist in the administration of the Board Office at the direction of the District Manager.

Qualification Requirements
1. 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; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

The selected candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Social media networks. In addition, strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and team oriented. Candidates must be able to speak, write and understand both English and Spanish fluently.

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.

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.

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.