Reporting directly to the Director, responsibilities of the Legislative Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Confirm resolution of tenant inquiries with the appropriate NYCHA departments and with the elected officials.
- Draft correspondence letters to various elected officials’ offices.
- Compile briefs, PowerPoint presentations, and reports on behalf of department leadership.
- Respond to time-sensitive requests from elected official and executive staff.
- Execute all tasks necessary to carry out the department’s goals and mission successfully.
- Organize events and coordinate meetings.
- Manage key relationships with Community Boards, Elected Officials, Tenant Associations and community-based organizations to increase our community relations and to communicate various NYCHA updates, press releases, etc.
- Represent NYCHA at community meetings during business and non-business hours.
- Advocate for capital funding from various elected officials.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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.