Community Coordinator

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator who will be responsible for interacting with providers and the community in regards to processing procurements. The individual will also be responsible for processing contracts for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner an ensure the appropriate procurement methods are being used and are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

• Conducting trainings for provider, stakeholders and community members on the - City's contracting and procurement process
• Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner
• Processing purchase orders using various City systems
• Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured
• Follow the appropriate procurement method and rules for the procurement
• Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases
• Processing contracts to registration in a timely manner which would include the responsibility determination process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees