Position Summary: The New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is dedicated to creating a supporting partnership among schools, families, and the community and fostering genuine and impactful family and community empowerment. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) is responsible for the important work of fast, accurate, and responsive communication and engagement with elected officials and other education stakeholders.
The
Intergovernmental Affairs Borough Specialist in the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) serves as the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) primary liaison to City, State and Federal elected officials and their staff in the assigned borough. The Borough Specialist also assists and supports IGA and other NYCPS divisions with initiatives and projects related to engagement with school communities, community based organizations, advocates, and other key education stakeholders. Performs related work.
Reports to: Senior
Director of Community & Constituent Services , IGA
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships: Chief of External Affairs , NYCPS central offices and divisions, elected officials and their staff members, community and parent leaders, advocates, principals, superintendents, executive superintendents, Press Office, Family and Community Empowerment Office (FACE), and the Mayor's Office.
Responsibilities - Answer and manage inquiries and correspondence from elected officials and other stakeholders regarding NYCPS policies, initiatives, and constituent-related concerns.
- Proactively engage, brief, and solicit feedback from elected officials and other stakeholders on education-related issues affecting their schools, neighborhoods, and districts.
- Regularly represent NYCPS at public and private community meetings and forums.
- Support the NYCPS's engagement with school communities, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and other education stakeholders.
- Assist in the planning, execution, and management of public meetings, briefings, events, school visits, and other initiatives organized by IGA and NYCPS.
- Collaborate with other NYCPS divisions to help identify, develop, and advance initiatives and priorities.
- Regularly advise, consult, and work with other NYCPS divisions and colleagues to ensure cross-functional coordination of NYCPS planning, initiatives, and outreach.
- Provide and improve community outreach liaison services, including facilitating communication between community organizations, advocacy groups, elected officials and the individuals they represent and serve, news organizations, reporters and other members of the press, administrative entities, agencies, and individual members of the public.
- Assist other members of the IGA team as needed on City and State legislative and budgetary issues and projects related to the Panel for Education Policy.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" above. Preferred - Experience and relationships with the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens elected officials and New York City government officials.
- Understanding key educational issues for communities and elected officials in the assigned borough.
- Experience with legislative, budgetary and other intergovernmental processes.
- Familiarity with the NYCPS system.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and organizational skills.
- Experienced and effective public speaker and presenter.
- Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Team-oriented and works well with others.
- Available to attend meetings during the evening.
- Knowledge of and work experience with education policy.
- Bilingual.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications; advanced in Excel.
Salary : $82,000 - $92,997
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
