Community Associate
About The Position
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority, with more than 177,000 apartments and over 370,000 residents. Its mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 leased housing program serving over 200,000 tenants. The Community Associate works in the Lead Hazard Control Department’s Moveouts unit. The role supports community services and communication among City agencies, community organizations, groups, and the people they serve. It also provides vendor assistance, performs data entry and compliance review, maintains records and statistics, and provides administrative support to the unit.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described; or equivalent education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform a liaison function to provide and improve community services, including improving communication among City agencies, community organizations and groups, and the individuals they represent and serve.
- Respond to vendors’ questions, assist with daily issues, and provide guidance on problems that may arise.
- Perform daily data entry tasks in Maximo.
- Review Move-Out reports for HPD compliance.
- Prepare and maintain records, written reports, and daily and monthly statistics.
- 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 as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
