OUTREACH LEAD

The NYC Public Engagement Unit (PEU) connects New Yorkers to key City services. We work on some of the Citys most impactful initiatives including protecting vulnerable tenants finding housing for the homeless and enrolling people in the benefits and services they need to thrive.

The Public Engagement Unit consists of teams of specialists who are trained to effectively engage New Yorkers and connect them with vital resources. The Unit uses data to identify demographics that likely want or need city services and works with partner agencies elected officials community groups non-profit organizations and service providers to engage directly with communities and subject matter experts in all five boroughs. The unit is frequently involved in citywide events special projects in conjunction with multiple city agencies and targeted days of action.

PEU is seeking one (1) Community Coordinator to function as an Outreach Lead to join the organization. An Outreach Leads primary role is managing and motivating a 4-6 person team of Outreach Specialists. This role requires a high degree of flexibility as we are often pulled into projects that need above and beyond service. Extroverts thrive here; successful candidates love talking to people and are not afraid to knock on a strangers door. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience running a team preferably of outreach field or campaign staff.

The Outreach Lead:

* Manage a team of up to six Outreach Specialists coordinating their activities and motivating them in their work.

* Ensure that daily and weekly outreach goals are met and report up the chain of command on those goals.

* Provide programmatic support and logistical planning for Outreach teams and the Outreach Directors.

* Identify opportunities for new relationships and collaboration with relevant community stakeholders.

* Prepare and deliver presentations at meetings events and other community gatherings.

* Lead trainings for staff and community stakeholders.

* Maintain records of events projects and referrals to teams using a variety of technologies.


Work Location(s):
Manhattan 260 11th Ave New York NY 10001

Hours/Schedule:
Monday Friday or Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications :

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

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