Scheduler & Constituent Liaison - New York, United States - New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Scheduler & Constituent Liaison

NY State Assembly member Grace Lee's District Office seeks a highly motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Scheduler & Constituent Liaison.

Assembly member Lee represents District 65, which encompasses much of Lower Manhattan including the Financial District, Seaport, Chinatown Lower East Side, and parts of SoHo, NoHo, Little Italy, and the East Village.

Assembly member Lee's agenda is focused on community safety, affordable housing, environmental conservation, funding for public schools, the expansion of supportive services, and providing excellent constituent services.

The Scheduler & Constituent Liaison is responsible for overseeing office scheduling and completing constituent casework.

The role will require careful attention to detail, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and timelines and problem-solve.

Daily work and responsibilities will vary, but some of the primary responsibilities include:

Maintaining the Assembly member's schedule and daily activities in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Staff
Arranging and maintaining the complex office schedule, keeping the schedule organized, and keeping track of relevant details
Managing the office scheduling processes for all incoming event invitations and meeting
Participating in and staffing the Assemblymember at inperson and virtual community

meetings and events, including some evenings and weekends on a structured schedule

Acting as a main point of contact on NYCHA housing cases
Resolving and managing constituent issues and responding to casework correspondence
Interacting with government agencies, organizations, members of the community, and other elected officials
Entering constituent requests into a database
Maintaining uptodate files on issues
Assisting with office and community events
Supervising interns

Additional duties and responsibilities will be based on the individual's strengths and interests. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff.

Qualifications:

competencies:

Bachelor's degree preferred, or Associate's degree with comparable job experience
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to details
Excellent computer skills
Excellent written and public speaking abilities
Previous experience working or interning in an elected official's office or working in public service, e.g., case management, community organizing, electoral campaign, or nonprofit work experience, is a plus
Previous experience in or a passion for affordable housing issues is strongly preferred
Flexibility about work hours, available to work evenings and weekends on occasion
Ability to work well under pressure in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak before large groups
Spanish fluency is strongly preferred

Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience; $45,000 $50,000 per year.
Excellent government benefits include:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Position Details:

This is a full-time, district office-based position with an ideal start date of May 202- The New York State Assembly is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hairstyles.

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Pay:
$45, $50,000.00 per year

Benefits: