Title:Census Strategist
Reports to: Chief of Staff
Employment Status: Full Time/Exempt
Salary: $95,481 ($3,978.37 per pay period)
Position OverviewThe NYIC Census Strategist will play a key leadership role in the organization's work on the 2030 Census. The position is time-limited through the 2030 Census and contingent on continued funding. The work will include significant work with internal staff and external coalition members and stakeholders to handle complex dynamics, manage project tasks across different work areas, and help us navigate a fluid political landscape.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Lead the NYIC's engagement and participation in the New York State Census Partnership and New York Counts campaign, including but not limited to managing the Steering Committee (developing agendas, engaging Committee members, managing tasks) and serving as Chair on the Outreach and Engagement committee
- Facilitate quarterly New York State Census Partnership meetings
- Provide direction for the evolving demands of the New York Counts campaign, including but not limited to the campaign launch event
- Work with the NYIC Chief Executive Officer to navigate key external relationships - liaise with staff of other nonprofit organizations, funders' and government officials, serve as a spokesperson for the NYIC and New York Counts, develop and negotiate working arrangements, and coordinate joint efforts when necessary.
- Coordinate and ensure forward movement of the NYIC's internal Census work, including coordinating staff from different departments, teams and consultants.
- Maintain and monitor internal project plan, timeline and goals, ensuring program deliverables are being met in a timely fashion and supporting changes as needed should deliverables shift.
- Create one pagers, talking points and other documents and content for internal or external use by key stakeholders, as needed.
- May occasionally carry or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications:- Three (3) to five (5) years of complex project management experience, a must
- Experience leading coalitions in a social justice, immigrant rights, and community engagement setting, strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Census and its impact on redistricting and budget allocations throughout all levels of government, a plus
- Ability to work independently and take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure
- Meticulous organizational skills, ability to prioritize projects and follow through on detail with high-level accuracy
- Must have excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and strong communication skills
- Must be a team player and able to adapt as necessary to changing circumstances
- Competency in Microsoft applications and G-Suite is an asset
Annual salary: $95,481 ($3,978.37 per pay period)
In addition to a competitive salary, NYIC offers a full benefit plan, unlimited paid time off after 90 days of employment, Flexible spending account, commuter benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.
*The NYIC has a transparent and equitable salary structure. Starting salaries for each position are set in advance with no room for negotiation.
To Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, to BREEZY LINK:
Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible after July 1st. No phone calls or emails will be accepted for this position.
