Brooklyn Community District 2 is one of 59 New York City agencies authorized by the City Charter for "planning of community life within the city, participation of citizens in city government [and] effective organization of agencies that deliver municipal services in local communities" including advising City and State agencies and our elected officials on local land use, zoning issues, public policy, and the City budget.

The BKCD2 District Office and Board serve 163,100 residents and stakeholders of the designated neighborhoods of BKCD2: Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Fulton Ferry, DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision and direction of the District Manager, the Community Associate supports various District Office and Board functions, including but not limited to:
Manage speaker curation and applicant submissions for up to three (3) Committees
Manage spreadsheet data entry and tracking of City and State application materials
Manage digital and physical files, logs, and records as required by City and State law
Manage public notice files, including converting, manipulating, and naming PDFs
Draft correspondence and public notices including assisting with weekly newsletters
Conduct research and analysis to support District Office memos and Board Actions
Triage and resolve incoming resident and applicant service inquiries
Represent BKCD2 at meetings and produce memos of key issues and outcomes
Staffing for up to four (4) monthly public Committee and Board meetings from 5-9pm
NYC Financial Management System (FMS) transactions; training provided
Other support, as-needed and at the direction of the District Manager

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

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.

Advanced prior Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 proficiency Advanced computing, data entry, database, and internet research skills Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Excellent technical writing, proofreading, and editing skills Experience with Adobe Acrobat or other PDF organizing and editing tools Experience or interest in analytical tools such as Census data, Open Data, ACRIS, etc Ability to self-direct and prioritize while managing concurrent projects on a small team Ability to be diplomatic and effective in a fast-paced, regulated workplace including daily contact with senior leadership of City and State agencies and elected offices Experience working with a multigenerational, socio-economically diverse population Experience in public communications, public policy, public service, urban planning, or other mission-driven work environments Experience with Zoom, Webex, Teams, or other digital meeting tools Growth mindset with a strong drive to take initiative, learn, and adapt Native proficiency in any of the 12 Majority Languages of New York State is welcome

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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.

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.