ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER
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Job Description

Manhattan Community Board 3 is a City of New York government agency representing the East Village, Lower East Side, and part of Chinatown. Our 50-member volunteer board, supported by a staff of four, has an advisory role in the Citys land use review process, the annual budget, and the delivery of municipal services. The Board is an active participant in land use dispositions and local planning activities as the local government structure for participation in decision making for the community.

The Assistant District Manager works closely with the District Manager to support and inform the Boards planning, administrative/operational and outreach activities. The Assistant District Managers responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Planning

- Conduct topical research on planning issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community.

- Manage annual update of District Needs and District Budget Priorities

Communication

- Respond to and resolve constituent inquiries and service requests; work toward resolution of complaints/issues.

- With other staff to administer the Community Boards website, newsletter, and social media presence.

- Develop relationships with community partners and foster collaborations to further the Boards mission.

- Represent the Board as needed at public meetings, hearings, and at working sessions with City agencies and elected officials.

- Write letters and resolutions in support of the Boards positions.

Office Management

- Assist the District Manager in training and supervising Board office staff and interns.

- Organize monthly meetings of the Board and its Committees, participating in all full Board meetings and in Committee meetings as needed, including evening meetings.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must do the following:

Email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to: ...@cb.nyc.gov with ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER in the subject line.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.