Job Information
City of New York Community Engagement Unit Chief in New York, New York
Job Description
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County through the Office’s mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. The Community Engagement Unit is the critical connection between the District Attorney and the Bronx community. The Unit is responsible for community outreach efforts and developing and coordinating programs that engage and educate the residents of the Bronx.
The Unit Chief is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and facilitating the implementation of engagements and events related to the Office’s commitment to community relations, crime prevention, and civic education. The Chief will lead a dynamic team of engagement professionals to meet these goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and manage the operations of the Unit.
Assess opportunities to expand external partnerships and community relations opportunities.
Supervise the community engagement professionals to ensure that they successfully execute Unit and agency-wide goals.
Assist with imagining program development, drafting program proposals, applying for program funding, and managing any awards.
Create and manage budgets for Community Engagement programs and events.
Represent the Bronx DA at community events and meetings (Community Board, Precinct Community Council, and other civic engagements).
Assist in the development of educational workshops related to crime and prosecution for school-aged children.
Collaborate with law enforcement, clergy, not-for-profit organizations, schools, and other entities to develop initiatives and impactful programs.
Communicate and publicize events internally and externally to help engage members of the office and the community.
Due to the necessary service needs of this position, the Chief will be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
Perform all other related duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
A valid New York State driver’s license and a minimum of two years of driving experience are required; license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Seven (7) or more years of community leadership or service; strong understanding of civic engagement
Experience in project management and logistics.
Candidates must be highly skilled in standard operating systems and software (Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Must be detailed oriented with superior organizational, analytical, writing and communication skills.
Ability to utilize strong communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the agency
Ability to resolve conflicts and multitask Strong attention to detail, deadlines, confidentiality, and organization
Strong project management skills in a team-oriented environment
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "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.
