The DSS Office of Strategic Partnerships, within the DSS Chief Strategy Officer Office, connects the agency with private and non-profit partners and the philanthropic community, to develop new and innovative opportunities, and to improve services and benefits to the clients. The Office develops and manages relationships and projects with philanthropy, community-based organizations, corporations, other government agencies, and non-profit research and educational institutions.

The DSS Office of Strategic Partnerships is recruiting one (1) Community Coordinator to function as a Strategic Partnerships Coordinator.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner, the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator provides support and coordination for initiatives across the OSP portfolio, this includes interacting with partners to coordinate events and meetings, supporting all members of the OSP team, providing coverage at events and activities, and other partner engagement and administrative support tasks.

The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator will:

- Responsible for the coordination of internal, and external stakeholder meetings, including agenda
and presentation development, and post meeting follow up.

- Collaborate closely with the Partnership Project Manager in report development, data gathering, and
the maintenance of the Partnership Management System.

- Collaborate closely with the Director of Special Events, in event coordination with sponsors, outreach
to shelters, and event coverage, including evening and weekend events.

- Collaborate and support the Director of Partnerships & Strategic Partnerships Manager in
coordinating & conducting outreach and site visits to programs and shelters to assess progress on
achieving the goals of partnerships and projects.

- Assist the team in researching corporate partners, philanthropies, and philanthropic grant
opportunities that align with agency needs.

- Serve as liaison to the DSS planning office for agency wide policy reporting and to the Office of
Communication and Marketing, for the development of promotional materials and design items,
using the Design and Print Ordering System (DPOS).

- Monitor the DSS Letter of Support Mailbox, conducts vetting of requests, drafts letters of support
in partnership with pertinent program areas, and obtains signed final version from the appropriate
DSS/HRA/DHS leader.

- Other administrative duties and logistics management as needed.



Hours/Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Location:
4 World Trade Center

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.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills - Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills - Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

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.