The New York City Housing Authority’s Department of Community Engagement and Partnerships (CEP) engages and connects NYCHA residents to critical programs, services, and the priorities within NYCHA’s strategic plan to preserve public housing.

CEP department has set forth a different model of engagement that effectively serves residents, as well as internal and external stakeholders to create a comprehensive engagement model that supports residents and NYCHA’s strategic plan for preservation and advances the work of the agency. Community Development Department, one of CEP’s six units, engages residents on real estate programs related to new construction and preservation.

NYCHA seeks a dynamic Administrative Community Relations Specialist to serve as a key member of the Community Engagement & Partnerships’ Community Development team. Selected candidate will oversee the Citywide Community Development Unit and serve as senior leadership to the Community Development Department.

Reporting to the Community Development Assistant Director, responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Oversee engagement for NYCHA’s Affordable Housing, Transfer of Development (Air Right’s) and Special Projects associated with PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together).
2. Manage a unit of a Community Coordinator and Associates in strategic stakeholder engagement processes in connection with real estate preservation and development projects.
3. Develop and foster relationships with NYCHA stakeholders to ensure successful engagement in the NYCHA real estate preservation and development processes.
4. Organize and represent NYCHA at resident and stakeholder meetings. Lead structured discussions and facilitated engagement sessions.
5. Develop and execute a development or initiative specific strategy to ensure meaningful resident outreach and engagement.
6. Work closely with Real Estate Development Project Managers to support the development of resident-led roles. Provide the support necessary to build capacity to ensure meaningful
advisement.
7. Work closely with NYCHA staff to ensure timely, relevant information is disseminated to residents. Coordinate staff across NYCHA departments to ensure effective collaboration and successful meetings.
8. Maintain both quantitative and qualitative data documenting outreach efforts; resident feedback through canvassing, surveys, focus groups and other methods; meeting attendance; and other key metrics. Maintain records necessary to document any HUD mandated resident consultation processes as appropriate.
9. Perform other related duties as needed.

SPECIAL NOTE: Effective August 16, 2021, all persons newly hired for employment by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to beginning their employment, except for those who obtain an exception due to medical or religious reasons through the reasonable accommodation process.

After receiving a conditional offer of employment from NYCHA, an applicant for employment must provide proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine within a reasonable period of time. Failure by the applicant to provide NYCHA with proof of having received at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine will result in NYCHA revoking the conditional offer, unless the applicant obtains an exception through the reasonable accommodation process.

Any person who begins their employment with NYCHA after providing proof of having received only one dose in a 2-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, will also be required to provide NYCHA with proof of receipt of a second dose within 30 days of the first dose. Failure to do so will result in termination.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

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

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

1. Creative and strategic thinker with proven leadership abilities. 2. Exceptional organizational, project management, analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills. 3. Community organizing and outreach. 4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and effectively with diverse populations. 5. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. 6. Interest in pioneering a new community development initiative and working with and in low-income communities. 7. Proficient in Microsoft Office - Access, Excel, and Word. 8. Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. 9. Bilingual a plus.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.