What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nightlife Industry Liaison position at City of New York?
Job Description
Agency Description :
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Position Overview :
The Office of Nightlife is a dedicated liaison between the city government and New York City’s nightlife community of businesses, workers, performers, patrons, and residents. Nightlife Industry Liaison, at the Office of Nightlife, reporting to the Executive Director, will work with stakeholders in the nightlife industry provide support and solutions to compliance issues as well as amplify their needs and concerns.
Key Responsibilities :
- Facilitate collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders to support the development of Office of Nightlife programs and initiatives addressing business support, quality of life, safety and harm reduction, and cultural preservation.
- Service as the subject matter expert in the NYC nightlife industry, staying up to date with regulations, policies and industry trends.
- In partnership with ONL leadership, implement strategies to expand and improve the Office of Nightlife's programs, fostering new partnerships with nightlife venues, community organizations, and governmental bodies.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with advocacy organizations, industry representatives, community groups, and other associations to drive case referrals to ONL team and other SBS program teams and broaden reach of SBS programs and services.
- Provide compliance support and awareness of SBS services for nightlife businesses to ensure quality of life conditions in neighborhoods.
- In partnership with ONL leadership, create and implement programs and initiatives that drive innovation and address emerging challenges in the nightlife sector.
- Lead constituent meetings with nightlife establishments, industry advocacy groups, and agency partners as needed.
- Coordinate input from business owners and workers, and agency partners on issues
impacting New York City’s nightlife industry.
Preferred Skills :
How to Apply :
All Applicants : Apply through https : / / cityjobs.nyc.gov / search for Job ID : #695116
Current SBS Employees : Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line :
Nightlife Industry Liaison and send to HRHelp2@sbs.nyc.gov
Note : We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
If you are unable to apply via NYC Jobs, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line : Nightlife Industry Liaison.
If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to :
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Residency Requirement
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.
NOTE : This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a.
Qualifications
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.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
