Community Initiatives Coordinator - New York, United States - NYC Office Of The Mayor

NYC Office Of The Mayor

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New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

NYC Service

Position

Community Initiatives Coordinator

Job Number: 43041

The Agency You'll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of

New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams'

Administration is leading the fight to make New York City's economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You'll Work With
NYC Service is a division of the Mayor's Office that provides meaningful access, opportunity, and

resources for communities to come together and answer the call to serve NYC. We envision a city

where New Yorkers are united by service and together, build a culture where New Yorkers uplift one

another and take responsibility for the success of our city. To learn more about NYC Service, visit

The Problems You'll Solve
The Community Initiatives Coordinator will lead volunteer capacity building initiatives for community
- based organizations across the City to increase their ability to effectively and efficiently engage local

residents in volunteerism to support their mission and better serve communities. The Community

Initiatives Coordinator will work on the Community Engagement team and collaborate with other NYC

Service staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

_Community-based Organization Support _

As part of the Community Engagement Team, develop and implement robust support

opportunities for all NYC Service non-profit partners.

Research and attend outreach activities and engagements.
Develop and execute surveys as needed to gain feedback on NYC Service offerings and inform

future content.

Analyze data and evaluate training surveys, with an eye for challenges faced and areas where

support is still needed.

Develop and recommend additional support opportunities, including training, workshops, and

convenings for organizations.

Coordinate and facilitate the NYC Service GVMS and Neighborhood Engagement Toolkit (NET)

Training Series:
Supporting Your Community Through Effective Partnerships & Volunteer

Engagement.

Work with the Community Engagement team to conduct continuous quality improvement

activities for the NET series, including content revisions, participant feedback, and training

evaluation.

Advance the NYC Service website as a capacitybuilding asset for nonprofit partners.
Provide technical support for nonprofit partners utilizing the NYC Service website platform.
Colead website tutorials and trainings for nonprofit partners with the Digital Engagement

Team.

_Funding Management _

Support senior staff to manage funding portfolio that targets NYC nonprofit organizations.

delivering essential services to residents. Examples include NYC Civic Impact Funding and Love

Your Block.

process, and overall program implementation.

Support grantee organization through all steps of the funding term.
Track ongoing program data and report to Director of Community Initiatives.
Monitor report that evaluates grantee performance and highlights successes and challenges

associated with emergency procurement program design.

Lead a debrief session following the funding term with NYC Service and other funding

recipients.

_General Support _

Support senior staff on emergency City needs (e.g., natural disasters and humanitarian needs).
Collaborate with Community Engagement Team management to extend communitybased

organization support for youth leadership, mentorship, and in-kind donation projects.

_Advance NYC Service Mission, Values, and Goals _

Represent NYC Service at select events.
Be available on select weekends and on select evenings for projects.
Provide project support with other service activities and programs, as needed, including

emergency volunteer response.

Support City initiatives as needed, including but not limited to possible emergency response

and recovery.

About You

Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma + 3 years relevant experience (Minimum)
Commitment to service year programs and volunteerism
Selfstarter with strong work ethic and a flexible work style in a fastpaced environment
Capable of managing against goals and working under tight deadlines
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint, Outlook

(Salesforce, a plus)