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COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

City of New York
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026
The Administrative Hearings Division in the NYCHA Law Department’s Housing Litigation Unit works closely with Development Management and outside agencies while handling administrative cases at the Office of Impartial Hearing.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief and Manager of the Administrative Hearings Division and Chronic Rent Delinquency/Non-Verifiable Income Unit, responsibilities of the Community Associate position include, but are not limited to performing the following tasks:

  • Assist in responding to requests from NYPD, OIG and Legal Advocacy groups on individual complex cases.
  • Work in coordination with property management and Section 8 to ensure the quality of the voluminous cases.
  • Work closely with support staff, Housing Assistants and Attorneys in the Division to handle internal reports on Key Performance Indicators for the Chief’s review.
  • Perform difficult and responsible clerical operations.

Additional Information

  • Submit resume, cover letter; provide three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills.
  • NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
  • NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
  • NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

  • 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
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. - Experience with electronic records management and document production highly desirable. - Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure. - Ability to work independently.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.

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