Community Associate, Government

Bronx Community Board No. 8 is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as Community Associate for our district which includes the neighborhoods of Fieldston, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil and Van Cortlandt Village.

In NYC, Community Boards serve an advisory role in dealing with land use and zoning matters, the use of our streets and parks, the City Budget, liquor licenses, municipal service delivery and many other local issues. The Board works closely with city agencies, elected officials, businesses, community groups and concerned individuals to ensure safety and quality of life for all who live, work and visit the district.

The Community Board staff, headed by the District Manager, assists the 50-member board in its duties, and acts as liaison between residents/businesses and city agencies.

• Assist the District Manager in the monitoring and evaluation of municipal services and respond to constituent concerns related to these services
• Work closely with committee chairs on routine assignments, such as applications, agendas and reviewing meeting minutes in a timely fashion
• Ensure day-to-day office operations are efficient and effective
• Review and approve invoices and entries in the city Financial Management System (FMS)
• Communicate issues of community interest by drafting content for Board’s monthly e- newsletter and social media
• Prepare formal correspondence from the Board to various agencies and elected officials as assigned
• Monitor and respond to correspondence from the Board and the public, conducting research as necessary and tracking key data
• Take minutes of selected monthly meetings and submit draft in a timely fashion
• Ensure all meeting notices and minutes are received, distributed and posted on time, coordinating with board chairs and IT (OTI)
• Prepare and update board member attendance reports and other reports as assigned
• Maintain Community Board files and records in both paper and electronic form
• Attend 1-2 monthly Board meetings and selected committee meetings, which are normally scheduled in the evening, as well as other occasional evening and weekend events and meetings
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks to support the mission and work of the Board and District Manager

• 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.

• Cultural sensitivity and competency for a diverse population
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Interest, familiarity and experience with community boards and/or NYC government
• Takes initiative, uses sound judgement and demonstrates service orientation
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Computer proficiency including mastery in MS Office, Google Drive, social media
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player and enjoy interacting with people on a daily basis
• Superior organizational skills and keen attention to details, including the ability to effectively juggle multiple projects and meet strict deadlines

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)..

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.

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.