Community Associate

City of New York • New York City, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bronx Community Board 5, an agency of New York City government seeks an individual to serve a fulltime position in the capacity of the Community Associate title. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Bronx Community Board 5 District Manager. Typical tasks include interacting with constituents and community organizations seeking services, taking notes, assisting in the preparation of reports and documents for meetings convened by the Community Board. The Community Associate will file records and correspondences, answer the telephone and document complaints and requests for services from the general public. The candidate may be required to attend tabling events and board meetings beyond Monday through Friday office hours. Assist in the administration of the Board Office at the direction of the District Manager.

Requirements

• 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
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above

Responsibilities

• Interacting with constituents and community organizations seeking services
• Taking notes
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and documents for meetings convened by the Community Board
• Filing records and correspondences
• Answering the telephone
• Documenting complaints and requests for services from the general public
• Attending tabling events and board meetings beyond Monday through Friday office hours
• Assisting in the administration of the Board Office

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED