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Community Coordinator - 56058

Hours : Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location : 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101 The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Communications & Policy Division is looking for a Program Coordinator to join the Office of Community Outreach and Notification (OCON). The selected candidate will report to the Deputy Director of OCON and will play a vital role in developing, maintaining, and improving the Division's practices related to oversight, vendor engagement, procurement, and ongoing payments for services within the community construction liaison program, which serves as DDC's primary community engagement component. Under the direction of the OCON Deputy Director, the Program Coordinator will create and manage new outreach methods and maintain performance measurement tools associated with the agency's comprehensive community construction liaison portfolio. Additionally, this role will assist the OCON Director with organizational tasks such as drafting agendas for staff meetings, following up with staff on critical projects, onboarding consultants, and addressing external tasks related to community liaisons and outreach as needed. The Program Coordinator will also manage special projects as directed by the OCON Deputy Director and Director, including evaluating and presenting metrics regarding the Division's outreach efforts. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM / OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with the City's infrastructure and public building systems is a plus. Experience working with diverse communities, cultures, and ethnicities computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal presentation, and communication skills are preferred. A valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required, as well as the ability to travel throughout the five boroughs of NYC.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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.

Residency Requirement

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.