Public Information Officer

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Agency The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is the largest municipal preservation agency in the nation. It is responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites by granting them landmark or historic district status and regulating them after designation. The agency is comprised of a panel of 11 commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor and supported by a staff of approximately 80 preservationists, researchers, architects, historians, attorneys, archaeologists, and administrative employees. There are more than 38,000 designated buildings and sites in New York City, most of which are located in 157 historic districts across in all five boroughs. Working at the Landmarks Preservation Commission provides a great opportunity to cultivate intellectual inspiration and professional development. The Team The Public Information Officer is LPC’s front-line liaison to the public, a primary cross-departmental liaison, and a key member of the Communications Team, which oversees the production of all external agency materials and publications, including managing the agency’s website and social media platforms. Your Impact The Public Information Officer serves as part of the Commission’s public-facing Communications team, representing the agency and its work, and providing responsive customer service and clear guidance on complex topics to members of the public, landmark property owners, and professionals in the fields of architecture and preservation.

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
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in architecture, historic preservation, urban planning, public policy, or communications preferred
• Strong interest in historic preservation, public policy and urban planning, New York City government
• Experience interacting with the public, with a strongly collaborative approach
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to assess, prioritize, and respond promptly to multiple assignments
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Respond to a high volume of phone and email inquiries from the public across a range of topics, including those related to the Commission’s permitting, such as LPC’s rules and regulations, permitting process, public review process and permit application status. Other topics include LPC’s landmark designation work, agency and intergovernmental processes, language access. Work requires leveraging multiple LPC databases and liaising with staff across departments to coordinate accurate and timely responses
• Work with the Director of Communications to develop educational and promotional materials, including brochures, factsheets, guides, and videos
• Assist the Director of Communications to generate and post content on LPC’s website and social media accounts
• Assist with outreach efforts for agency initiatives, including public meetings and press events
• Format public hearing presentations and upload materials to LPC’s website; coordinate public hearing video production and livestreams to YouTube

Benefits

• The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with LPC qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees