DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of Community-Based Organizations (CBO) throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Community Engagement: o Develop and implement strategies to engage community members.
o Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
o Respond to inquiries and provide support to community members.
2. Event Planning and Execution:
o Organize and manage community events, workshops, and meetings.
o Coordinate logistics, including venue, speakers, and materials.
o Promote events through various channels.
3. Communication:
o Manage community communication channels (e.g., newsletters, social media, forums).
o Create and distribute content to keep the community informed and engaged.
o Facilitate meeting, trainings, discussions and encourage member participation.
4. Relationship Building:
o Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and community leaders.
o Identify and collaborate with potential community partners.
o Represent DYCD Community Centers at internal and external meetings and other community meetings.
5. Conduct site visits and complete required evaluation reports using DYCD management systems.
6. Feedback and Improvement:
o Gather feedback from community members to improve services and initiatives.
o Analyze community metrics and report on engagement and satisfaction levels.
o Develop key performance indicators to monitor progress and outcomes.
7. Administrative and other Duties as needed:
o Maintain community databases and records.
o Assist in budget preparation and track expenses related to community activities.
o Attend events in the evening and weekends as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
Preferred Qualifications: – Experience with online community management tools. – Background in nonprofit organizations or community service. – Creative and strategic thinking skills. – Licensed driver. – Proven experience in community management, event planning, or a similar role. – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. – Proficient in using social media platforms and content management systems.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.