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JOB NOTICE
Title:
Assistant District Manager - full time
Compensation:
$45,000 or commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
Organization:
Manhattan Community Board No. 11 is a City of New York government agency, covering East Harlem/El Barrio, an area bound by East 96th Street, East 142nd Street, Fifth Avenue, the East River and the Harlem River,
and including Marcus Garvey Park, as well as Randall's and Ward's Islands. The 50-member volunteer board, supported by City-paid staff members, engages in various outreach activities and advocates for the needs of community residents and stakeholders. With
a focus on preserving and developing affordable housing, creating employment opportunities and improving education, we have an advisory role in the City's land use review process, annual budget, delivery of municipal services and are an active participant
in most large-scale development proposals and planning activities.
Position:
Working under the supervision of the District Manager, the Assistant District Manager serves as a constituent consultant, a municipal manager, information source, community organizer, mediator and an advocate.
Works to develop and implement procedures to improve the delivery of City services to the district. The main responsibilities of the District office are to support the Board's planning and advocacy initiatives and receive and resolve complaints from community
residents.
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Organize monthly meetings of the board and its committees; participate in all full board meetings and in committee meetings, as needed, including evening meetings;
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Develop relationships with community partners and foster collaborations to further the board's mission;
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Represent the board as needed at public meetings, hearings, and at working sessions with City agencies and elected officials;
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Conduct topical research on planning and development issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community;
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Write letters and resolutions in support of CB11 positions; maintain communication among board members, community members and others using postal mailings and email, and administer the CB11 website and newsletter;
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Monitor community conditions and supervise the preparation of monthly status reports, supervise business license and landmarks applications, and handle citizen complaints from intake to resolution;
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Assist the District Manager in supervising board office staff and interns, directing office operations, administering the office budget; and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree preferred); excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience supervising staff; professional experience in urban planning and/or other
urban disciplines desirable; working knowledge of City & State government, and experience managing community development projects helpful; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications essential, other computer skills desirable. Bilingual English/Spanish a
plus.
New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.
To apply:Interested candidates must do the following:
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Submit a resume and cover letter via email to
cb11emp...@gmail.com, including "Assistant District Manager" in the subject line AND apply for position on the NYC Careers Website:
Applications must be received no later than February 17, 2017.
Only candidates being considered will be contacted.
The City of New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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