Community Associate

City of New York • Queens, NY

5d

About The Position

The Community Associate will support the Healthy Homes Administration Department with administrative and clerical work, reporting to the Senior Program Manager. The role includes liaising among City agencies, community organizations, groups, and the people they serve; entering data in Maximo; maintaining records and statistics; responding to vendor questions; and coordinating meetings and related administrative tasks.

NYCHA is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with over 12,000 employees, 274 Section 9 developments, and approximately 330,000 residents in more than 161,000 apartments. It also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, providing rental assistance to about 200,000 additional people.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title, or level-change opportunities must have served at least one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform liaison functions to provide and improve community services, including improving communication among City agencies, community organizations and groups, and the individuals they represent and serve.
• Perform difficult and responsible clerical operations.
• Complete daily data entry tasks in Maximo.
• Prepare and maintain records, written reports, and daily and monthly statistics.
• Respond to vendors’ questions, help address daily issues, and provide guidance on problems that may arise.
• Provide administrative support to the unit, including coordinating meeting schedules and related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

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