Data Analyst & Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary: $63,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 106
Department: Housing, Economic Development & Commerce
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Position Division: Affordable Housing


Description

Data Analyst & Community Engagement Coordinator

Department: Housing, Economic Development & Commerce
Division: Affordable Housing
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Union/Management: Management
Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal: Full-Time
Workweek: 40 hours per week
Salary: $63,000 - $65,000 - Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and healthbenefits packages are available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account),life insurance, andmore.
The City of Jersey City is seeking a Data Analyst & Community Engagement Coordinator to support the Division of Affordable Housing within the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce. Under the direction of the Division Director of Affordable Housing, the ideal candidate will analyze and evaluate critical functions, procedures, and data as related to affordable housing.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties:

• Responsible for research and data gathering of national, regional, and local affordable housing data points.
• Maintains and manages the yearly unit count report in partnership with City Planning.
• Assists in the drafting and final production of public-facing reports, manuals, and data, etc.
• Provides assistance across relevant HEDC departments, particularly with City Planning in Housing Element production activities.
• Assists DOAH (in partnership with Planning Division) in the yearly update of affordable housing data maps.
• Conducts ACS data research as needed.
• Assists in the production of community engagement/communication efforts such as website content updates, distribution lists, and public communications.
• Leads activities related to the production of training materials.
• Participates in public-facing training activities.
• Oversee the design and implementation of customized affordable housing portal (AHP).
• Serves as point of contact for technical issues with potential external AHP compliance consultant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Interest Law (concentration in Housing preferred), Public Administration, Public Policy, or other related fields. A Master's degree is preferred.

Required Experience: One year of relevant work experience in the housing sector.

Supplemental Information

This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.
The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits.


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