Bronx Community Board 10 represents the neighborhoods of City Island, Co-op City, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square and Zerega. Bronx Community Board 10 is a New York City agency established to identify the needs of their community and advocate through city government to meet those requirements. In addition, they are empowered through the New York City Charter to make advisory decisions on land use, budgets, public policy and to monitor city services.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected candidate, under supervision of the District Manager, with some latitude for independent decision and action, will assist in addressing the community needs, support the community board’s district office and board members, and will be responsible for various administrative tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Review invoices and input and/or approve purchase orders and entries in the city Financial Management System (FMS) for further approval and assist in maintaining agency financial records
- Provide administrative and clerical support including, but not limited to, filing, scheduling, as well as answering and directing calls, drafting letters, and posting public notices
- Documenting correspondence and constituent complaints with city and state agencies
- Drafting letters on behalf of the Bronx Community Board 10
- Maintaining and updating the Bronx Community Board 10’s website and social media platforms, which includes creating flyers, emails, and posts
- Assisting with outreach to community board members and constituents
- Assisting with planning community meetings
- Attend monthly evening community board meetings and committee meetings


To Apply: Please email your resume to Bx10@cb.nyc.gov

**Resumes that are not submitted to this email may not be considered.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

1. Strong writing, administrative and organizational skills 2. Familiarity and experience with the district of Bronx Community Board 10 or the borough of the Bronx 3. Familiarity and experience with government operations, public relations, and/or community engagement 4. Experience with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and experience Microsoft SharePoint 5. Experience with community engagement, outreach, and meeting planning 6. The ability to multitask projects and meet strict deadlines 7. Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom Video Communications 8. Ability to work some night meetings each month

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.