What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator -Community Affairs Unit position at City of New York?
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Offices groundbreaking mission of Pursuing Justice with Integrity by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. The Community Engagement Unit is the critical connection between the District Attorney and the Bronx community. Community Engagement Coordinators work closely with community partners to address crime in their neighborhoods educate the community on the criminal justice system and liaise with the offices bureaus and units on strategies to develop engagement initiatives focused on specific crimes and communities. This position is responsible for imagining planning coordinating scheduling and participating in a variety of outreach activities including community meetings special interest engagements and other public events.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Represent BXDA at monthly precinct community board (both general and district service cabinet meetings) and other community meetings.
Plan coordinate promote and schedule Bronx District Attorneys Office internal and external events and conferences working with partner organizations as needed.
Represent the BXDA in critical community initiatives such as National Night Out and gun buy backs.
Facilitate educational programs in charter public and parochial schools to both students and parent groups.
Manage constituent inquiries and help to build community relations.
Maintain relationships with elected officials schools clergy merchant associations communitybased organizations civic organizations and others.
Accompany DA to public events.
Assist with special events and projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree OR a high school diploma and 10 years of experience working in community relations community affairs intergovernmental relations or a related field.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish or French / Creole)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Word Publisher) Prezi Adobe Pro
Drivers license with a minimum of two (2) years driving experience preferred
A passion for community relations
Ability to engage with the public in a professional manner and to exercise sound judgment
Superior public speaking skills
Excellent writing ability
Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment that can require overtime and flexible hours including holidays evenings and weekends
Strong organizational and problemsolving skills and excellent time management
Note : Due to the necessary service needs of this position the employee will be required to work nights holidays and weekends.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE 56057
Qualifications :
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to 1 above.
Additional Information :
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
English,User Interface,Communication,Content Writing,Online,Twitter,Internet,Facebook,Youtube,Instagram,Management skills,Digital speech,Speaking skills,Analytics,Writing Skills
Vacancy : 1
