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 individual in this position serves as a liaison to DYCD’s CAB and a portfolio of NABs. Key duties include: - Help manage membership; recruit, train and sustain the engagement of volunteers to serve on NABs under her/his portfolio - Conduct outreach to build awareness and increase membership; cultivate the growth of community members into community leaders who will engage constructively with DYCD related to local neighborhood initiatives - Coordinate and attend CAB and NAB meetings to ensure these are well attended and occur on a routine basis (this would include weekends and evenings) and that relevant documentation (e.g. membership applications, meeting agendas, minutes, etc.) is handled appropriately and in a timely and efficient manner - Maintain the records of activity for each Board member and for CAB and NAB meetings using DYCD’s electronic database, as well as hard files - Schedule NAB meetings and arrange meeting locations/times; promote attendance - Assist in unit-wide initiatives such as public events like street fairs, community forums, “meet and greet” events with CSBG-funded CBOs, National Night Out Against Crime, etc. (this includes weekends and evenings) - Provide technical expertise to CAB and NAB members to bolster their proficiency related to board governance and Results Oriented Management and Accountability practices as well as their adherence to protocols (e.g. Rules, By-Laws, etc.) - Monitor and analyze longitudinal performance of CAB and NAB programs, and provide periodic reports. Provide regular updates to supervisory staff concerning current systems/program objectives/implementation of programs, along with recommendations to improve delivery of services and flow of work - Liaise with local community groups, community boards and elected officials offices in the NAB districts to raise awareness - Assist the agency to determine services needs through the implementation of the periodic Community Needs Assessment, involving street surveys, key stakeholder surveys and public hearings - Serve as the agency’s representative at meetings, conferences, public hearings, community events, symposia, etc. - Perform difficult and responsible clerical operations - Perform other duties as assigned or directed

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.

- Must possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills - Must possess strong, organizational and analytical skills - Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple priorities - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team - Strong ability to work with a variety of people representing diverse faith, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds - Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word - Ability to work flexible schedule evenings and weekends - Professional telephone manner and ability to represent the agency at public meetings - Proficiency in other languages in addition to English preferred - Prior experience in community organizing, strategic planning, and/or community development with individuals/families in low income communities - Knowledge of parliamentary procedure (“Robert’s Rules of Order”) 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.