Manhattan Community Board No. 10 is a City of New York government agency, covering Central Harlem. Through its 50 member volunteer Board and four (4) City paid staff members, the Community Board engages in various outreach activities and advocates for resident needs in a gentrifying community. With a focus on preserving and developing affordable housing, creating jobs 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.
The Assistant District Manager works closely with the District Manager to support and inform the Board’s planning, administrative and outreach activities. Responsibilities include processing service requests; providing administrative support to Board members; planning meetings and events; and working with the District Manager on special projects. The Assistant District Manager has a key role in the Board's liaison and trouble-shooting activities and works closely with elected officials, governmental agencies, residents, businesses and service providers. The position is an excellent opportunity for graduates of policy studies, public affairs, urban planning and/or urban affairs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists the District Manager in the coordination of service delivery within the community district.
- Assist the District Manager with the administration of the district office.
- Attend, represent and report on behalf of the board / district office at public meetings.
- Organize monthly meetings of the board and its committees, participating in full board meetings and in committee meetings as needed, including evening meetings and Saturday events.
- Assists the District Manager in analyzing agency budgets.
- Assist the District Manager with administering CB10 social media including and CB10 Website.
- Substitute for the District Manager in his/her absence.
- Conduct topical research on planning issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community
For further information, please visit the Community Board 10 website: www.nyc.gov/mcb10
TO APPLY
Interested candidates must do the following step:
Email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to: mcb10searchcommittee@gmail.com with “Assistant District Manager” in the subject line
ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER (CO - 56087
Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
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