THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK FOR UP TO 2 DAYS PER WEEK, PURSUANT TO THE REMOTE WORK PILOT PROGRAM.

To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Communications & Marketing (C&M) team promotes DCWP’s work through a variety of communications channels, including press; digital channels (e.g., website, social media networks, email marketing); collaborations with other government agencies, elected officials, and community and advocacy groups; and more. C&M writes, designs, and produces Agency’s marketing materials and public-facing forms, correspondences, checklists, and other literature to educate and engage with external stakeholders. C&M ensures DCWP’s brand and content are accessible and available in multiple languages to reach larger audiences.
C&M is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to connect with various communities to ensure eligible New Yorkers are taking advantage of the City’s free resources and services. The Community Engagement Manager’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Attending and recording community events and public meetings to amplify and memorialize the Agency’s work;
- Connecting and cultivating relationships with various communities, including, but not limited to, consumers, workers, consumer and labor rights advocacy groups, and business industry associations to further raise DCWP brand awareness;
- Monitoring and responding to public inquiries on DCWP’s social media channels;
- Researching and creating engaging content to inform public on DCWP’s programs and services;
- Working with sister agency representatives to highlight interagency collaborations and Citywide initiatives especially in underserved communities.

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.

- Proven leadership skills, including the ability to think and plan strategically and proven success developing and supporting high performing diverse work teams - Understanding of trends and best practices for community outreach using social media networks and other digital communications channels - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability and aptitude to quickly learn new computer programs and technology - Excellent written and verbal communication - Ability to read, understand, and translate laws and rules into plain language - Experience in handling multiple assignments with competing deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy - Bilingual capacity a plus

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.