Only permanent employees in this title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The Neighborhood Strategies Unit of the Strategic Partnerships Division will act as the DYCD liaison to communities throughout New York City.

The unit will take a borough-based approach to create deep partnerships that connect city agencies, elected officials, local businesses, private partners, and grassroots community organizations to our programs. The primary goal of the Neighborhood Strategies division will be to create innovative solutions that address community needs. Under the supervision of the Director, the Borough Manager will be responsible for representing the agency as a liaison in the different communities throughout New York City; building relationships and fostering communication with different stakeholders; connecting community members, organizations, coalitions, and leaders to the different programs funded and non-funded by DYCD. Some specific duties of the Borough Manager include: -

- Organize and engage both DYCD-funded and non-funded organizations to collaborate and work
together to address the needs of the community. -

- Develop strategies to recruit and engage partners and stakeholders who will contribute to
developing and supporting community projects, programs, and campaigns. -

- Facilitate problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify needs and solutions that
benefit the community. -

- Organize and facilitate meetings/events to advance the community partnership objectives
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- Maintain a stable core of organizations and community leaders through discussions, community
meetings, and community projects. -

- Engage partners and stakeholders to identify issues affecting NYC communities /neighborhoods -

-Collaborate internally with other DYCD departments to strengthen and support DYCD-funded
community base organizations/programs in order to continuously provide and enhance the
resources being served. -

-Build relationships between grassroots and community-based organizations, allies, community
members, coalitions, and elected officials and expand networking opportunities to address
community needs. -

-Identify, develop, and guide Community Ambassadors who will promote DYCD programs,
initiatives, and projects. -

-Design, create, and implement curricula and programs (including training) that will support the
vision and mission of the unit and overall agency. -

-Create and maintain a directory of resources, a directory of partners, assignments for community
ambassadors, related community boards, and stakeholders of the community targeted -

-Review documents associated with contract development /vendor compliance I.e. budgets, work
scope, program plans etc... -

-Prepares written and verbal reports; keeps records and performs other administrative details I.e.
bi-weekly updates, accomplishment reports, data and program summary, presentations, etc.

 

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

- Strong communication skills including a professional written and verbal manner. - Computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft 365 and applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook, and general project management skills. - Knowledgeable in community work, organizing, and engagement.

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.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills
• Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong ability to work with a variety of people representing diverse faith, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Flexibility regarding working evenings and weekends
• Professional telephone manner and ability to represent the agency at public meetings
• Proficiency in other languages in addition to English preferred
• Prior experience in community organizing, strategic planning, and/or community development with individuals/families with low-incomes a plus
• Knowledge of parliamentary procedure (“Robert’s Rules of Order”) a plus

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.