COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE

Job description

Job Description Manhattan Community Board 8 is a city agency, representing the Upper East Side and Roosevelt Island. The Board plays an advisory role on a wide range of issues affecting this district. The Community Board office plays a support role for the all-volunteer Board and assists local residents, businesses, and institutions with municipal service delivery complaints. As a staff member, the Community Associate’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Assisting in the administration of the Board Office at the direction of the District Manager - Providing administrative and clerical support including, but not limited to, filing, scheduling, answering and directing calls, drafting letters and promotional materials, and posting public notices - Responding to and resolving constituent service requests, working with government agencies, offices of elected officials, community organizations, residents & businesses - Representing CB 8 at meetings, conducting community outreach, promoting government services, organizing events, providing summaries of key issues and recommendations - Working on projects that advance district service and quality of life goals, providing s...