Deputy Borough Director

City Of New York • $80K — $95K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
3+ years of relevant experience in community organizing or civic engagement.
Strong management skills to oversee a team effectively.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with civic leaders and community members.
Proven track record in mobilizing community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Maintain key relationships and monitor important issues within the borough.
Identify and facilitate organizing opportunities in collaboration with staff.
Lead and manage a team focused on community engagement strategies.
Attend community meetings to represent the borough’s interests.
Ensure timely follow-up on constituent issues and cases.
Respond to emergency situations as a representative of the Mayor's Office.
Coordinate with citywide liaisons to advance Mass Engagement initiatives.

Benefits

Engagement with diverse community issues and stakeholders.
Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the Bronx.
Professional development and growth opportunities within government.
Collaboration with passionate and motivated team members.

Full Job Description

The Deputy Borough Director will: - Maintain key relationships and track high-level issues in the borough. - Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing opportunities in the borough. - Manage a team of people who are building layers of engagement throughout the borough. - Attend relevant civic, community board, and community meetings. - When relevant, ensure there is follow-up on constituent cases. - In emergency situations, Borough Deputy Directors might be asked to be on the scene to represent the Mayor's Office. Emergency situations include, but are not limited to, blackouts, tragic deaths, high-profile crimes, fires where people are impacted, and water main breaks or street collapses where people are evacuated from their homes. - Coordinate with citywide liaisons to move Office of Mass Engagement initiatives forward with the borough team of organizers and specialists. - Providing additional support as necessary. About You: - You are a committed organizer, passionate about ensuring that the public is able to meaningfully engage in the development and implementation of government policies and processes. - You are a motivated self-starter. - You are passionate and knowledgeable about the Bronx. - You are a kind and effective manager. - You are an enthusiastic collaborator. Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree required. - 3+ years of experience.

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