Community Engagement Coordinator

City of New York • New York, NY • 1h ago

Job Description

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Community Engagement Coordinator.

The Community Engagement Unit is the critical connection between the District Attorney and the Bronx community. Community Engagement Coordinators work closely with community partners to address crime in their neighborhoods, educate the community on the criminal justice system, and liaise with the office's bureaus and units on strategies to develop engagement initiatives focused on specific crimes and communities. This position is responsible for imagining, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and participating in a variety of outreach activities including community meetings, special interest engagements and other public events.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include but not limited to the following:

Represent BXDA at monthly precinct, community board (both general and district service cabinet meetings), and other community meetings.

Plan, coordinate, promote, and schedule Bronx District Attorney's Office internal and external events and conferences, working with partner organizations as needed.

Represent the BXDA in critical community initiatives such as National Night Out and gun buy backs.

Facilitate educational programs in charter, public and parochial schools to both students and parent groups.

Manage constituent inquiries and help to build community relations.

Maintain relationships with elected officials, schools, clergy, merchant associations, community-based organizations, civic organizations, and others.

Accompany DA to public events.

Assist with special events and projects as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Bachelor's degree OR a high school diploma and 10 years of experience working in community relations, community affairs, intergovernmental relations, or a related field.

Bilingual preferred (Spanish or French/Creole)

Note: Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the employee will be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

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

Education and/or experience which is 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.

Salary Min: $ 70,000.00

Salary Max: $ 70,000.00

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