Assistant District Manager

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Community Board 3 is a City of New York government agency representing the East Village, Lower East Side, and part of Chinatown. Our 50-member volunteer board, supported by a staff of four, has an advisory role in the City’s land use review process, the annual budget, and the delivery of municipal services. The Board is an active participant in land use dispositions and local planning activities as the local government structure for participation in decision making for the community. The Assistant District Manager works closely with the District Manager to support and inform the Board’s planning, administrative/operational and outreach activities.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations; or Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topical research on planning issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community.
• Manage annual update of District Needs and District Budget Priorities
• Respond to and resolve constituent inquiries and service requests; work toward resolution of complaints/issues.
• Administer the Community Board’s website, newsletter, and social media presence.
• Develop relationships with community partners and foster collaborations to further the Board’s mission.
• Represent the Board as needed at public meetings, hearings, and at working sessions with City agencies and elected officials.
• Write letters and resolutions in support of the Board’s positions.
• Assist the District Manager in training and supervising Board office staff and interns.
• Organize monthly meetings of the Board and its Committees, participating in all full Board meetings and in Committee meetings as needed, including evening meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level