JOB SUMMARY:
The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds and professional experience reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Bronx County District Attorney’s Office has an opening for an Executive Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI).

This role will support BXDA’s DEI mission and commitment to the DA’s vision for pursuing justice with integrity. excellence and public service on behalf of the people of our borough. The EA will serve as a valued team member who handles core administrative duties such as scheduling, assistance with programming and event logistics, helping to manage office relationships, updates to Diversity’s intranet page and information databases. When needed, the EA will also provide support for special projects undertaken by the Office of Diversity and follow-up with executives and management per team priorities set by the Chief of DEI and Deputy Director of DEI.


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with Chief and Deputy Director of DEI on confidential and sensitive administrative matters
Answering the telephone and troubleshooting with IT
Managing and organizing the Diversity team calendar with scheduling requests for internal and external meeting/and events
Managing procurement and expenses paperwork
Creating Excel spreadsheets, memorandum, bureau rosters, email lists, and reports
Ensuring that all correspondence/communications are responded to in a timely and professional manner
Database creation and information collection as needed on guest speakers for DEI programs, MWBE vendors, DEI thought leaders and organizations
Updating the DEI intranet page
Assignment to Special projects and all other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree is preferred, and three (3) years of relevant administrative experience or an Associate Degree and five (5) years of relevant administrative experience
Prior administrative experience working in collaborative and purpose-driven environment
Candidate must have excellent organizational, follow-up, and time-management skills
A strong interest in diversity, equity and inclusion
Strong proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Adobe, (MS TEAMS and ZOOM)
Familiarity with processing procurement and expenses paperwork
Familiarity with New York City agencies, community stakeholders, and public service settings
Strong collaborative and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment in a steady, thoughtful manner

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.

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.