Deputy Borough Director

City of New York • New York, NY

16h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Deputy Borough Director works with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement (OME), which strategizes, coordinates, and executes engagement efforts that reach everyday New Yorkers. OME engages residents in shaping policy outcomes, demystifying government, and supporting government accountability, with the long-term goal of building the power of everyday New Yorkers and a City that works for all.

The role maintains key relationships and tracks high-level issues in the borough, helps identify organizing opportunities, and manages a team building layers of engagement throughout the borough. The Deputy Borough Director attends civic, community board, and community meetings; ensures follow-up on constituent cases when relevant; and coordinates with citywide liaisons to advance OME initiatives with the borough team of organizers and specialists. In emergencies, the role may be asked to represent the Mayor’s Office at the scene. Other support is provided as necessary.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience in government and/or community-organizing-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of relevant government and/or organizing-centered experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience of the type described in the qualifications.
• Committed organizer passionate about meaningful public engagement in developing and implementing government policies and processes.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the borough and its local communities.
• Kind and effective manager.
• Enthusiastic collaborator.
• A cover letter is required in addition to a resume.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key relationships and track high-level issues in the borough.
• Work with other staff to identify and maintain organizing opportunities in the borough.
• Manage a team building layers of engagement throughout the borough.
• Attend relevant civic, community board, and community meetings.
• Ensure follow-up on constituent cases when relevant.
• Represent the Mayor’s Office at the scene in emergency situations when asked.
• Coordinate with citywide liaisons to advance Office of Mass Engagement initiatives with the borough team of organizers and specialists.
• Provide additional support as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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