COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

City of New York•New York, NY

46d•$50,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bronx Community Board No. 8 is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as Community Associate for its 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 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 a liaison between residents/businesses and city agencies.

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

Nice To Haves

Residents of Bronx Community Board 8 are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

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 the Board’s 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