The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The Strategic Partnerships Division supports the vision, mission, and direction of the agency by working across all DYCD program areas to create partnerships and strategies that enhance the quality of work done by DYCD and our contracted providers. The goal of the strategic partnerships unit is to strengthen our connections to neighborhoods throughout NYC and deepen our impact to better support community needs and positive experiences provided by our programs. Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Partnerships, the Coordinator will be responsible for providing operational, logistical, and other supports for the division as deemed necessary.
Some specific duties of the Coordinator will include:
- Act as the operations liaison supporting events, initiatives, neighborhood strategies, and the office of neighborhood safety.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of provider management.
- Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to provider management.
- Support ad hoc data analysis projects and initiatives as needed, leveraging tools such as Excel and data visualization software.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards for provider management.
- Documenting SP initiatives and events
- Undertaking design assignments, to promote SP activities, initiatives, and events;
- Create and edit SP + DYCD materials, social ads, and other digital content (Static, animated video)
- Offering technical support and planning for programming and events.

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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.

- Strong communication skills including a professional written and verbal manner. - Computer literate with basic skills in Microsoft 365 and applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook, and general project management skills. - Proficient in photography, video editing, and social media approaches - Knowledgeable in community work, organizing, and engagement.

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.

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