Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

The Office of Community Outreach & Notification (OCON) is responsible for coordinating outreach to 59 community boards, local elected officials, civic groups, merchant organizations and the public. OCON provides communities with notification of the City’s Street infrastructure and public building construction program. OCON is a participant in pre-construction meetings, providing input developed through fieldwork and makes recommendations to identify and lessen adverse community impacts. Working closely with the Director of OCON, the selected candidate will be conducting site assessment of future projects in advance of construction phase; attending and participating in DDC meetings and project-specific community meetings; Monitor consultant outreach tasks. Additional duties may also include developing and presenting infrastructure projects to groups or at public assemblies. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Communications & Policy Division seeks a Coordinator to serve as a critical member of the Office of Community Outreach and Notification (OCON) and Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) teams. Reporting to the Director of OCON. The program coordinator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Agency and stakeholder network building and coordination: regularly connect with agency partners, non-profit partners, and community stakeholders to problem solve, evaluate progress, develop, and implement solutions, hold collective accountability, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide outreach oversight, administration, and guidance to ensure policy and procedures result in high quality services.
• Assist in the coordination and review of data requests for internal and external stakeholders and oversights.
• Perform field office and construction site visits in all five boroughs to ensure performance standards.
• Prepare reports and carry out special assignments, tasks, and projects as assigned.
• Track critical projects and perform onboarding of consultants; address external tasks related to community liaisons and community outreach as needed.
• Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to consultants as needed.
• Represent OCON by attending Community Board and progress meetings (occasional evenings may be required).
• Prepares written and verbal reports; maintain records and performs other administrative details i.e. review CCL advisories, reports, and presentations, etc.
• Other projects and tasks as needed to support the OCON unit and its programs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 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; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

A valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License is essential, as well as the ability to travel throughout the five boroughs of NYC. Familiarity with the City’s Street infrastructure and public building systems. Experience working with diverse communities, cultures, and ethnicities. Computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, publisher, PowerPoint, and photographic equipment for production of project-related videos. Strong written and verbal presentation skills are required.

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.

, $59,116.00 – $77,250.00