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 Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Associate is a key member of LPC’s Public Affairs team, supporting the agency’s efforts in community and stakeholder engagement. The Public Affairs team works to inform the public about agency policies and directives, liaises between the agency and elected officials, other city agencies, and advocacy groups, and develops outreach materials including social media content and other public-facing documents. The Team also responds to media inquiries regarding LPC’s work and manages LPC’s website.

Your Impact
The Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Associate serves as part of the Commission’s initial, front line communication team to the public regarding the agency and its work.

Your Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Community and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Community and Intergovernmental Affairs Associate will:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the city’s 59 Community Boards and the agency;
- Serve as liaison to the public for LPC Public Hearings and Public Meetings, including sending regular e-mail updates about upcoming hearings and organizing testimony from private individuals, elected representatives, and civic and neighborhood groups participating in the LPC process;
- Work with the Director of Community and Intergovernmental Affairs to promote collaboration among agency staff, the Mayor’s Office, elected officials and community groups to respond to historic preservation issues;
- Respond to inquiries on behalf of the Chair’s Office and organize correspondence with elected officials, community boards and other interested parties;
- Work on outreach efforts for initiatives including meetings with stakeholders and community groups;
- Work with the Public Affairs team to organize, advertise, and host outreach meetings both virtually and in-person
- Track agency correspondence
- Gather agency performance metrics and conduct analysis for mandated data reporting



Preferred Skills
- Baccalaureate degree in public policy, political science or communication preferred;
- Strong interest in architecture and urban studies;
- Knowledge of New York City’s governmental structure and the political landscape;
- Experience interacting with the public, strongly collaborative approach;
- Ability to work on high-level, sensitive and complex items;
- Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills;
- Experience in performance reporting and data analysis, identifying patterns, and explaining in clear language;
- Ability to assess, prioritize, and respond promptly to multiple assignments;
- High attention to detail;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and using Access or CRM databases


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please Note
- The Landmarks Preservation Commission will only respond to qualified candidates. While we appreciate every applicant's interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- If you were educated in a foreign school, you must be able to submit an evaluation of your foreign education from an approved organization.
- Final appointment is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

TO APPLY
Please submit resume and cover letter to: JobsNYC at https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/

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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

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.