Community Coordinator

Job Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Borough Commissioner, the selected candidate will support special assignments and projects by serving as a key liaison between the Borough Office, community stakeholders, and internal and external partners. The role involves coordinating with community boards, elected officials, civic organizations, and DOT divisions to investigate and help resolve issues through meetings, site visits, and research-driven analysis related to transportation planning initiatives.

The candidate will identify emerging issues, develop policy-informed recommendations, contribute to project scopes of work, and establish execution targets through comprehensive action plans. Responsibilities also include preparing, collecting, and analyzing data for borough correspondence and status reports; advancing capital projects and studies through effective interagency coordination; responding to inquiries from stakeholders and the public; representing the Borough Commissioner at meetings as directed;

supporting media responses in collaboration with the DOT Press Office; assisting with borough budget consultation preparations; maintaining the NYPD Intelligence Report database; and performing all other duties related to the title, as assigned.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

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.

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