Community Associate

The Community Associate serves as the primary connection between the Assembly Member, the office, and the district’s constituents and organizations. This role is responsible for strengthening community relationships, identifying and addressing local issues, coordinating outreach efforts, and advancing the Assembly Member’s priorities.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9a-5p

Salary:

$50,000-$55,000

 Key Abilities & Experience 

●      Demonstrated commitment to bettering the conditions of New Yorkers in and beyond Assembly District.

●      Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

●      Research and decision making skills, including the ability to proactively find solutions and work independently and collaborate across a small team.

●      Demonstrated ability to think and plan strategically, especially in a fast-changing, often high stakes environment.

●      Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion.

●      Ability to manage high volumes of calls, walk-ins, and emails.

●      Capacity to multitask and problem solve independently and with teams.

●      Comfort with representing the office at community events.

●      Understanding of New York State and New York City government and major issues and concerns of New Yorkers.

●      Must live in New York State upon beginning of employment.

●      Willingness to regularly work evenings and weekends.

●      You speak Spanish or Mandarin.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

• Choice of several health insurance plans

• Paid Dental & vision insurance

• Membership in the NYS Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan

• Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave Accruals

• Paid State and Federal Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to resumerecruit@nyassembly.gov

Please include the "Job Title" in the subject line of your email.