Constituent Liaison-Community Affairs

Overview

Duties Description New York State Senator Kevin Parker is seeking a dedicated and community-focused Constituent Liaison for Community Affairs to join the team in his District Office in Brooklyn, NY. This individual will be responsible for managing constituent casework, building relationships with local stakeholders, and helping ensure responsive, high-quality service to the community.

• Serve as a first point of contact for constituents seeking assistance with state or local issues, including housing, public benefits, immigration, education, and more
• Manage constituent casework from intake through resolution using internal tracking systems
• Attend and represent the Senator at community board meetings, neighborhood events, town halls, and public forums
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community-based organizations, tenant associations, advocacy groups, and faith leaders
• Prepare community reports, updates, and correspondence for internal and external use
• Provide regular feedback to legislative and communications staff on local trends and constituent priorities

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW)
• Strong knowledge of Brooklyn communities and issues impacting urban NYC neighborhoods
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are highly desirable but not necessary (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole, Russian, Chinese)
• Experience in government, social services, or community organizing is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and casework management software

This is a full-time position with some evenings and weekends required for community outreach.

The salary range is $50,000 to $55,000, commensurate with education and experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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