Constituent Liaison

Constituent Liaison

Job Description

NY State Assemblymember Grace Lee’s District Office seeks a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Constituent Liaison. 

Assemblymember Lee represents District 65, which encompasses much of Lower Manhattan including the Financial District, Seaport, Chinatown Lower East Side, and parts of SoHo, NoHo, Little Italy, and the East Village. Assemblymember Lee’s agenda is focused on community safety, affordable housing, environmental conservation, funding for public schools, the expansion of supportive services, and providing excellent constituent services.

The Constituent Liaison is responsible for serving as a constituent liaison in our office and the primary point of contact for NYCHA residents and constituents with housing concerns. The role will require careful attention to detail, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and timelines and problem-solve. Daily work and responsibilities will vary, but the primary responsibilities include:

• Managing constituent inquiries and casework related to NYCHA, including repairs, maintenance, tenant rights, and housing transfers 
• Participating in and staffing the Assemblymember at in-person and virtual community meetings and events that sometimes takes place during evenings and weekends
• Developing strong relationships with government agencies, organizations, members of the community, and other elected officials to expedite potential solutions to issues affecting NYCHA residents
• Entering constituent cases into a database
• Maintaining up-to-date files on issues
• Assisting with office and community events
• Supervising interns 

Additional duties and responsibilities will be based on the individual's strengths and interests. This position reports to the Chief of Staff. 

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following education, experience, language abilities, and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or Associate’s degree with comparable job experience
• Prior experience working with NYCHA and a passion for affordable housing issues are required. This includes a strong familiarity with housing policies and tenants rights in New York State
• Personal ties to NYCHA (as a resident or through family) are strongly preferred and specifically ties to AD 65 is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to details
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent written and public speaking abilities
• Previous experience working or interning in an elected official’s office or working in public service, e.g., case management, community organizing, electoral campaign, or nonprofit work experience, is a plus
• Flexibility about work hours, available to work evenings and weekends on occasion
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak before large groups
• Spanish fluency is strongly preferred 

Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience; $45,000 - $50,000 per year. 
• Excellent government benefits include: 

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

Position Details

This is a full-time, district office-based position with an ideal February or March start date.  

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume to JobsAD65@gmail.com with the subject line “Constituent Liaison.”

The New York State Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hairstyles.