Interested applicants must submit their resume and cover letter via cityjobs.nyc.gov

Manhattan Community Board #12 is a city agency representing Washington Heights and Inwood. The Board plays an advisory and planning role on a wide range of issues. The Community Board office supports the mission of an all-volunteer Board - composed of 50 members. The Board assists residents, businesses, and institutions with municipal service delivery requests or concerns and responds to a broad range of community needs and issues.

The ideal candidate should enjoy interacting with people daily, be able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being part of a team, and be passionate about public service and helping others within city guidelines. The Community Associate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Assist in the administration and clerical support of the Board Office at the direction of the Assistant District Manager, including, but not limited to, filing, scheduling, answering, and directing calls, drafting letters and promotional materials, and posting public notices.
- Serve as one of the faces of the community Board meet and greet constituents, elected officials, and other visitors to the board office.
- Manage the general inbox and resolve constituent service requests, working with government agencies, offices of elected officials, community organizations, residents & businesses.
- Lead content updates on the website and social platforms to ensure reach across the district.
- Assist in preparing and setting up for Committee Meetings, and Full Board meetings including agendas, attendance, materials to be discussed, create meetings in the Zoom Platform, and streaming meetings in CB #12, M YouTube Channel, CB #12, M Facebook Page.
- Representing CB # 12, M at meetings, conducting community outreach, promoting government services, organizing events, providing summaries of key issues and recommendations
- Support the maintenance of an organized and hygienic office space welcoming all guests.
- Other duties assigned by the Assistant District Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10032