Under direct supervision of the Assistant Director, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

1. Assist in performing clerical & office tasks such as filing, keeping records, and typing for public housing residents and Section 8 tenants; may answer telephones, make referrals, take messages, and assist the Assistant Director
2. May assist with incoming and outgoing Print Shop requests, including ad hoc requests for community events and celebrations at various NYCHA developments
3. Receive training and assist in printing programs, flyers, posters, and booklets for all NYCHA developments and departments for community–related events and knowledge
4. Assist department secretary in daily/weekly scheduling of chauffeur request.
5. Meter incoming mail (add postage) from various departments and developments.

Additional Information:
1. For NYCHA employees: employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT - 56056

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

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.