Unit Coordinator

Division/Unit:
Community Partnerships Unit

Civil Service

Title:

Community Associate

Salary Range: $52,568 - $54,144

The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Unit Coordinator in its Community Partnerships Unit. In this position, the Unit Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the unit and office.

• Perform various receptionist, clerical, and secretarial duties.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries from DANY staff and the community.
• Assist the unit Executive Director and Deputy Director to ensure efficient management of unit operations, including staff schedules, inventory of event materials.
• Maintain and update the unit's database systems.
• Assist unit leadership in developing and analyzing unit-wide metrics and performance measurement.
• Assist unit leadership in data collection and preparation of weekly and quarterly reports for the District Attorney and Executive Leadership.
• Assist in the coordination of internal and community events.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: all candidates must possess the following:

• Level 1 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Level 2 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to carry and move boxes and incoming mail to assist with storing and organizing materials/inventory for office giveaways, donation drives, and more.

• Spanish-speaking is preferred.
• American Sign Language a plus.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Ability to perform all assignments in an accurate, professional and expeditious manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.

• Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume.

• Current office employees:
  To be eligible for a transfer or promotion, staff must have already served at least one year in their current unit/bureau/department and be in good standing. Must meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Looking for candidates that could commit to two (2) years to the hiring Unit.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required.
• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Monday – Friday, from 9 am – 5 pm.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

• City Residency is not required for this position.