Community Coordinator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Office of Veterinary Public Health Services promotes and protects the health of New York City residents and visitors by ensuring an environment free from animal-borne diseases, hazards and nuisances by controlling and regulating animals. Animal care and control services are provided to the city under a 34-year contract with Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC). The scope of services provided through this contract includes animal pickup and seizure, shelter, humane euthanasia, preparation of animals for rabies testing and adoption and spay/neuter services. The Program Coordinator will provide administrative and project management support, will assist in monitoring community programs, conduct site visits, evaluate contract compliance, conduct community outreach, ensure financial adherence, conduct data analysis, and prepare reports for program projects.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience using database systems Excel, Word and using Microsoft office
• Be Flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and goal-oriented with a commitment to high standards of excellence
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, strategic thinking and quantitative/qualitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide program oversight and project management support.
• Assist with monitoring ACC operations, conduct site visits of shelter, public facing clinics and public programs, evaluate shelter reports to ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison on contractual services provided to the public, and provide technical support to leadership.
• Prepare planning documents and analyze ACC’s reports on funding to ensure compliance with agency requirements and contract provisions.
• Provide training and assistance to program.
• Conduct outreach, research and data analysis as needed.
• Assist with drafting complex documents, prepare reports or conducting other administrative duties as required.

Benefits

• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level