Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Community Liaison for Manhattan Community Boards 6 and 8

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer seeks a Community Liaison to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the Office to connect with, and deliver for, Manhattan’s diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. The Community Liaison would represent the Borough President’s Office in Community Boards 6 and 8 (Upper East Side, Murray Hill, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park) and work under the supervision of the Borough President’s Director of Community Affairs & Constituent Services.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Work in the Borough President’s Centre Street Office handling constituent and community issues;
• Act as an office liaison to the public while attending community meetings and events within Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Assist with planning and implementation of Town Hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums; and
• Draft testimony, correspondence, and talking points.

Specific job requirements include:

• Familiarity with Manhattan communities and neighborhoods including some knowledge of the areas included in Community Boards 6 and 8;
• Flexibility with regard to work hours;
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent written and public speaking abilities; and
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter in single word or PDF document to skhan@manhattanbp.org. The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.