Community Assistant

The Agency You’ll Join:

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With:

The Mayor’s Office of Administrative Services is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Mayor’s Office and agencies under City Hall. Facilities, Construction Management and Operations is responsible for overseeing and managing facilities within all Mayor’s Office locations. Our priorities include but are not limited to space management, office seating, custodial needs, supply requests, records management, and mailroom and messenger service.

Our goal is to ensure offices operate efficiently and effectively throughout Mayor’s Office campuses.

The Problems You’ll Solve:

• Ensure security of incoming/outgoing packages and supplies in the mailroom.
• Track packages using Fed Ex and UPS.
• Knowledge of sorting mail using a containment box.
• Daily mail pickup/delivery to the post office.
• Daily drop-offs to UPS and /or Fed Ex.
• Mail delivery within the five boroughs.
• Assist with office moves of boxes and materials

About You:

• You can commit to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability to guide our employees and provide City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed.
• You have a valid driver’s license.
• You have knowledge of all 5 Boroughs via vehicle or train.

Additional Information

In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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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.

• You have good listening skills and can take initiative.
• You can work well with others.

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://student aid.gov/pslf/.

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 the 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, 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.