What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Liaison position at Queens District Attorney's Office - Investigate/Admin?
| Title: | Community Liaison |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1483 |
| Location: | Kew Gardens, NY |
| Department: | Client Services |
| Job Type: | N/A |
The Queens County District Attorney's Office (QDA) is seeking a Community Liaison for its Community Engagement Unit, within its Community Partnerships Division (CPD). The Community Engagement Unit actively engages with communities to ensure that QDA is aware of issues as they arise throughout Queens County. This role is essential in fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration between the District Attorney's Office and the diverse communities of Queens County. The Community Liaison will represent the office at public events, community meetings, and outreach initiatives, ensuring that residents are informed about the office's work, resources, and services. Community Liaisons are assigned to specific geographic areas corresponding to community districts and precincts.
The Community Liaison will be responsible for a variety of duties including, but not limited to:
- Attend Community Board, Precinct Council, and Civic Associations meetings and events
- Prepare daily activity logs, in addition to weekly, quarterly, and annual reports (as requested)
- Prepare meeting and event reports
- Prepare District Attorney briefings
- Network with and cultivate relationships with leaders and members of the community
- Serve as a point of contact between the community and the DA's Office, listening to concerns and relaying feedback to appropriate internal departments
- Serve as a liaison to Queens clergy and religious leaders
- Research community events and programs for the District Attorney's participation
- Monitor press reports for pertinent information
- Distribute educational materials and resources related to public safety, victim services, and legal right
- Assist in planning and executing community-based programs and initiatives
- Track and report on community engagement activities and outcomes
- Maintain and update Community Engagement Unit tracking sheets and calendars
- Assist in departmental and divisional program and event planning, as needed
- Assist the Community Partnerships Division, as needed
- Attend community engagement events, meetings, programs etc. during evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Preferred Education and Qualification Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree is preferred. All candidates must have a high school diploma or its educational equivalent and at least one year of experience working in a professional office setting and/or working with the community and/or in the criminal justice field.
Candidates must have a working knowledge of computers; Microsoft Office software; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to candidates that have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, as well as those that possess strong collaborative, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
Strong preference will also be given to candidates who are bilingual.
Application Information:
Salary: $77,750
The selected candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule including 9am - 5 pm ;12 pm - 8 pm; or other alternatives including holidays/and or weekend hours based on community events and/or CPD needs.
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.
To apply, qualified and interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by clicking on the link below: