ELECTIONS MANAGER

City of New York • New York, NY

6d • $62,868 - $85,000

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority’s Voter Engagement Department is a newly formed unit dedicated to strengthening resident engagement and democratic processes in NYCHA communities. The department oversees Tenant Association elections across NYCHA developments and administers the Development Vote Program, which enables residents to vote on modernization strategies for their developments.

The Elections Manager uses community engagement skills, get-out-the-vote experience, and housing policy knowledge to support fair, transparent, and consistent election processes and ensure residents can participate in decisions affecting their communities. The role requires adaptability in responding to changing engagement needs and operational issues. The Elections Manager reports to the Deputy Director and manages Election Associates.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Tenant Association elections across NYCHA developments, coordinating schedules, materials, and communications.
• Manage Election Associates and ensure their work is conducted in a timely manner.
• Help create and implement individualized engagement and voting plans for new development voting sites, including scheduling and participating in door-knocking, phone-banking, and community events.
• Serve as a point of contact for residents, partners, and stakeholders during elections and voting processes.
• Track and maintain accurate records of election timelines, results, and resident feedback.
• Represent the Voter Engagement Department and present voter engagement materials at tenant and community meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with tenant leaders, NYCHA leadership, and external stakeholders to support civic engagement initiatives.
• Collect and analyze election and voter engagement data, reporting key trends and areas for improvement.
• Perform administrative tasks, including maintaining materials and updating databases.

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)

What This Job Offers

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