Assistant District Manager

Brooklyn Community Board #3 represents the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant. The Community Board office assists residents with municipal service delivery requests, community concerns and issues. We are looking to hire a Full-Time Assistant District Manager, to report for in-office work, available during business hours Monday - Friday - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, for five days a week for various assignments at the Community Board #3 Office.

Requiring some night meetings. Must be able to attend monthly General Board Meetings and other Meetings and Events as assigned by the District Manager.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

* Monitor community conditions and lead the preparation of monthly status reports, manage business license and landmarks applications, and document and track constituent complaints from intake to resolution.

* Assist the District Manager in supervising Board office staff and interns and managing office operations.

* Conduct topical research on planning issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community

* Prepare and update attendance reports and other reports as assigned.

* Process invoices, input and purchase orders and entries in the city's Financial Management System (FMS) for further approval and assist in maintaining accurate financial records.

* Support monthly meetings of the Board and its Committees, participating in all full Board meetings and in Committee meetings as needed, including evening meetings.

* Develop relationships with community partners and foster collaborations to further the Board's mission.

* Represent the Board as needed at public meetings, hearings, and at working sessions with City agencies and elected officials.

* Draft letters and resolutions in support of Board positions; draft meeting minutes, maintain communication among Board members, community members.

ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER (CO - 56087

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent Writing skills
2. Experience using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
3. Strong Administrative and Organizational Skills
4. Computer/social media and web posting skills
5. Passionate about Public Service and helping others

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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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.