Deputy Borough Director

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Deputy Borough Director works within the New York City Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement (OME), which strategizes, coordinates, and carries out engagement with New Yorkers to involve them in shaping policy, demystify government, and promote government accountability. The role supports long-term efforts to build the power of everyday New Yorkers and a city that works for all.

The Deputy Borough Director maintains relationships and tracks high-level issues in their borough, helps identify organizing opportunities, and manages a team developing engagement throughout the borough. The role includes attending civic, community board, and community meetings; following up on constituent cases when relevant; coordinating borough organizers and specialists with citywide liaisons; and providing additional support as needed. In emergencies, the Deputy Borough Director may be asked to represent the Mayor’s Office at the scene.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience in government and/or community-organizing-centered activities related to the role; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in government and/or organizing-centered activities related to the role.
• Committed organizer, passionate about meaningful public engagement in the development and implementation of government policies and processes.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Knowledgeable and passionate 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, including incidents such as blackouts, tragic deaths, high-profile crimes, fires affecting people, water main breaks, or street collapses requiring evacuations.
• 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