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City of New York · 3 days ago

Program Coordinator & Technical Assistance

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of New York's Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is seeking a Community Coordinator to join the Bureau of Strategic Initiatives. The role involves managing outreach and program implementation related to waste management and containerization initiatives within New York City Schools.

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Responsibilities

Conducting outreach to New York City Schools receiving DSNY service

Overseeing the coordinated development of informational materials, online tools, and public education strategies aimed at promoting Recycling and Organics Diversion in New York City Schools

Managing online tools, workflow processes, and communications pertaining to recycling programs; gathering and analyzing related operational and educational data regularly

Researching, evaluating, and making recommendations on program implementation and operational planning

Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations on the status of programs and the results of research studies

Serving as a Department liaison with New York City Schools

Developing contacts within City government and with other recycling and waste management professionals

Support for other Bureau functions as needed. May require evening or weekend work, as relevant

Qualification

Community outreachData managementProgram developmentNYC lawsMS OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsFluency in foreign languagesAdministrative skillsInterpersonal skillsWriting skills

Required

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

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

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

Extensive knowledge of New York City, its Schools, and/or Agencies

Experience in public outreach and education with both adults and children

Extensive knowledge of New York City waste management & containerization laws

Experience developing programs enabling New York City agencies and institutions to comply with laws and policies

Strong communications skills ability to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences

Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, writing, and data management skills

Proficiency in use of word processing and data management applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as basic customer relationship management platforms

In addition to English, fluency in a foreign language including, but not limited to: Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and Hebrew

Possession of a New York State Motor Vehicle Driver's License