Queens Borough President Donovan Richards seeks an Community Constituent Services Assistant to be part of his dynamic team.
The assistant will report to the Director of Constituent Services and work in conjunction with various policy area experts from within the office. We are seeking a candidate willing to be part of a collaborative, energetic and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the office to connect with, and deliver for, Queens’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and constituents – particularly its immigrant communities. The assistant will represent the Borough President’s office and oversee key initiative areas.
May be required to work nights and weekends.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Assist with community-based outreach about resources for immigrant communities and manage relationships with immigrant communities to help with constituent issues.
- Provide assistance and trainings for community groups and community-based organizations to further the office’s work.
- Represent the office at public meetings, local neighborhood community projects, celebrations, and community events.
- Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of the office and engage in intra- agency collaboration.

Candidate will be working closely with constituents, managing and resolving concerns with NYC and NYS agencie

May be required to attend day/evening Community Board meetings.
May be required to work special events and provide translation services.

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.

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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.

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