Manhattan Community Board 8 is a city agency, representing the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. The Board plays an advisory role on a wide range of issues affecting this district. The Community Board office plays a support role for the all-volunteer Board and assists local residents, businesses, and institutions with municipal service delivery complaints. As a staff member, the Community Associate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the administration of the Board Office at the direction of the District Manager
- Providing administrative and clerical support including, but not limited to, filing, scheduling, answering and directing calls, drafting letters and promotional materials, and posting public notices
- Responding to and resolving constituent service requests, working with government agencies, offices of elected officials, community organizations, residents & businesses
- Representing CB 8 at meetings, conducting community outreach, promoting government services, organizing events, providing summaries of key issues and recommendations
- Working on projects that advance district service and quality of life goals, providing status reports and analysis
- Providing administrative support to the Board and members
- Attending monthly Full Board, Land Use and other committee meetings as assigned by the District Manager.
- Overseeing monthly committee materials, including agendas, applicant materials, minutes, and resolutions
- Other duties as assigned by the District Manager
TO APPLY
Interested candidates must do the following:
Submit an appropriate cover letter and resume in a Microsoft Word or PDF format to jobs@cb8m.com
with “Community Associate” in the subject line
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Qualification Requirements
1. 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
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
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