Bronx Community Board No. 1 is a New York City agency established to identify the needs of our community and advocate through city government to meet those requirements. The 59 community boards are independent City agencies that advise on land use, the city budget, municipal service delivery, and other matters on a geographically exclusive basis. Bronx Community Board 1 serves and represents the neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Community Coordinator, under supervision and direction of the District Manager (DM), assists in resolving community issues and is responsible for various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Participate at meetings/events to represent the District Manager (DM) as assigned

- Assist in organizing monthly meetings of the board and its committees, participating in all full Board meetings and in committee meetings, including evening and weekend meetings, programs and task as assigned by the DM

- Ensure all meeting notices and minutes are received, distributed and posted on time, coordinating with staff and the NYC Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI).

- Prepare and update board member attendance reports and other reports as assigned

- Assist the District Manager to process complaints from residents of the community district relating to services provided by municipalities or assisting to attain services from CBO’s and reporting the problems and actions taken

- Assists in the day-to-day operations of the office including internal budget, processing constituent complaints, providing accurate information to the public and maintaining files, service request log and records in both paper and electronic forms

- Review invoices and input and/or approve purchase orders and entries in the city Financial Management System (FMS) for further approval and assist in maintaining financial records

- Assists in policy and strategy recommendations including but not limited to, Bx. CB1 Capital and Expense budgets of NYC, and executes board policies

- Establishes and maintains a working relationship with local stakeholders with outreach and database building

- Assist in making recommendations to the District Manager, maintaining and updating the Community Board 1 social media platforms to increase community engagement

- Assist in responding and preparing correspondence from the Board and the public, conducting research as necessary and tracking key data

- Perform other tasks as assigned to support the mission and work of the Board and District Manager.

- Perform other duties and task as assigned by District Manager

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.

- Cultural sensitivity and competency for a diverse population - Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus - Interest, familiarity and experience with community boards and/or NYC government - Takes initiative, uses sound judgment and demonstrates service orientation - Excellent oral and written communications skills a must - Computer proficiency including mastery in MS Office, Google Suite, social media - Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment - Must be a team player and enjoy interacting with people on a daily basis - Superior organizational skills and keen attention to details, including the ability to effectively juggle multiple projects, meet strict deadlines, and accept general supervision.

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/.

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.