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Put your skills to work at the non-partisan Independent Budget Office (IBO) providing objective information about New York City’s budget to elected officials and the public. Career opportunities currently available at IBO are described in detail below. Full-time positions offer a comprehensive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience and competitive with other government agencies. New York City residence is required within three months of the start date for most positions.
IBO is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact us at (212) 442-0632.
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.
Community Engagement Specialist
Reports to: Director
Process for Applying:
All applications must include both a current resume and a cover letter that highlights why the position at IBO is attractive to you. Any applications without both of these elements will not be considered. Please email both to Resumes@ibo.nyc.ny.us by end of day August 16th, 2024. No phone calls please.
Job Description: The Scheduler/Advisor (SA) works directly with the Director, and provides planning, logistical, and operational assistance to support IBO. The SA works closely with the senior leadership team, other managers and the advisory board, to facilitate coordination, collaboration and the achievement of IBO’s goals and objectives. The SA also manages various projects, as assigned by the Director.
Responsibilities:
• Handle and oversee all external and internal scheduling functions for the Director, including making appointments, coordinating logistics, confirming with outside attendees, prioritizing and following up; coordinate agendas for all internal operational meetings; develop briefing materials and talking points as needed to ensure that the Director’s meetings accomplish their intended purposes; track meeting outcomes and follow up to ensure completion of expected work products.Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a minimum of two years of experience relevant to public policy, organizational development, public administration, communications or a related field.
• Excellent organization, project and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail and demonstrated success in using data in performance management and reporting.
• Sound judgment and discretion, proven ability to navigate complex organizational relationships and manage confidential information.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to handle multiple projects at a time.
• Sense of humor.
Salary Range: $66,000 - $82,000, depending upon experience
Other Information:
IBO maintains hybrid work schedules.
New York City residency must be established within 90 days of appointment and is required for the first two years of city service, after which employees may reside in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (“green card”) or renewable work permit.
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.As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.
Community Engagement Specialist
Reports to: Chief Outreach and Engagement Officer
Process for Applying:
All applications must include both a current resume and a cover letter that highlights why the position at IBO is attractive to you and how your lived experience with underserved communities has impacted your professional goals. Any applications without both of these elements will not be considered. Please email both to Resumes@ibo.nyc.ny.us by end of day August 16th, 2024. No phone calls please.
Description:
Under the direction of the Chief Outreach and Engagement Officer, the Community Engagement Specialist develops and executes innovative and multi-faceted strategies to reach the communities and constituencies served by IBO, including those that have historically been underrepresented in budgetary discussions.
As a member of the outreach and engagement (communications) team, the Community Engagement Specialist spearheads efforts to reach and maintain relationships with civic and advocacy groups and/or provides operational support and assistance to a wide variety of IBO’s events and in-person engagement activities, social media campaigns, collaborations with local news organizations, and other outreach efforts. The goal is to connect IBO staff and work products with the civic interests of citizen and advocacy groups and thus equip members of the public with the knowledge and resources needed to understand the budget process and the implications of public policy. The Community Engagement Specialist furthers the IBO goals of providing nonpartisan and reliable information on New York City budgetary and policy issues to all New Yorkers.
This position will involve meetings both in person and virtual, in all five boroughs as well as during evening hours (total work hours per week will still be 35 hours). The ideal candidate is passionate about public policy and has a demonstrated commitment to actively listening to community members and transmitting their concerns into actionable recommendations and priorities.
Responsibilities:
• Community Outreach and Engagement:
----o Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with community and constituency groups, with emphasis on underserved areas, to increase awareness of our agency's services and resources.
----o Translate community and constituency concerns into actionable priorities for IBO
----o Cultivate relationships with local organizations, community leaders and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. ----o Collaborate with the communications team to generate innovative ideas and strategies for reaching new audiences.
----o Act as a representative of the agency, attending community events, meetings, and gatherings to engage with audiences directly.• Message and Content Development:
----o Assist in crafting compelling messaging and content that resonates with diverse communities, highlighting the agency's role as a reliable source of factual information.
----o Contribute to the development of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, social media content, and other outreach materials.
• Operations:
----o o Provide operational support for community engagement, outreach and communication initiatives, including scheduling, database maintenance and updating, and event coordination, so as to ensure the smooth functioning of outreach activities.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to communications, organizing, outreach and/or public policy development, or in the alternative, at least three years of relevant work experience in such field.
• Lived experience with underserved communities, with a strong understanding of their needs and challenges and a commitment to strengthening services to such communities.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital communication tools, especially as a tool for outreach strategies.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Proven ability as a problem solver, able to multi-task and manage deadlines and high-stress situations.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion.
• Reliable, conscientious and a team player.
• Creativity and sense of humor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, leadership, associates, and external stakeholders.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Salary Range: $66,000 - $82,000, depending upon experience
Other Information:
IBO maintains hybrid work schedules.
New York City residency must be established within 90 days of appointment and is required for the first two years of city service, after which employees may reside in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties. Foreign nationals must have a valid permanent resident card (“green card”) or renewable work permit.
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.As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.