COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
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Job Description
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Community Associate under supervision and direction of the District Manager assists in resolving community issues supports the Board Officers Committee Chairs and Members and is responsible for various administrative tasks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-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 Boards 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
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Qualifications :
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.
Additional Information :
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
