Community Affairs Associate

JOB DESCRIPTIONManhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Community Affairs Associate to be part of a collaborative and energetic team. The prospective staff member should be committed to seeking out innovative ways for the office to connect with Manhattans diverse communities and constituents. The Community Affairs Associate would represent the Borough Presidents office in Manhattans Community Boards 5 & 6 (Midtown) and work under the supervision of the Director of Community Affairs and the Deputy Borough President. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Serve as the Borough Presidents primary representative for Manhattan Community Boards 5 & 6; - Assist staff at events throughout the two districts and represent the Borough President at community meetings; - Maintain relationships with district stakeholders including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, business improvements districts (BID) and schools; - Identify new/emerging community groups with which to build relationships with on behalf of the Borough President; - Identify emerging community issues and help guide the offices response; - Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, events and press conferences; - Maintain contact with the offices of local elected officials representing Community Boards 5 & 6; - Serve as a point person for the Borough Presidents Community Board, BID and other community stakeholders within the districts; - Help facilitate the community board appointment process including outreach and recruitment for community board applicants; - Assist with planning and implementation of town hall meetings and other office-sponsored forums; - Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, talking points, and other written materials for the Borough President and senior staff; - Contribute and/or lead unit assignments and projects as appointed by the Director of Community Affairs.