Outreach Coordinator

Outreach Coordinator

The Outreach Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Public Engagement & Partnerships and plays a key role in strengthening community awareness of CCRB's mission, services, and role within the community. This position focuses on fostering positive community dialogue surrounding civilian rights and responsibilities during police encounters while building and maintaining meaningful partnerships throughout New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify new partnership opportunities to strengthen community engagement and expand outreach efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, civic associations, NYCHA representatives, elected officials, police precinct councils, and other stakeholders
• Represent CCRB at community events, outreach fairs, public meetings, and informational presentations citywide
• Coordinate and support borough-based offsite board meetings and themed community events within NYCHA developments
• Assist with event logistics, including scheduling, securing locations, preparing materials, and ensuring smooth event execution
• Engage community members in meaningful conversations regarding CCRB's mission, services, and public education initiatives
• Maintain and update an organized database of community partners and outreach contacts
• Schedule and coordinate informational presentations with community partners and organizations
• Prepare and distribute outreach materials, brochures, and board meeting documents
• Support administrative functions related to outreach activities, including inventory management, scanning, data entry, and tracking outreach efforts in internal databases
• Assist with special projects, new initiatives, and public engagement campaigns

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

- Experience in community outreach, community organizing, public engagement, or event coordination - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Comfortable speaking with the public and presenting information to diverse audiences - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally while building trust within communities - Flexible, dependable, and team-oriented mindset - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management preferred - Ability to travel throughout New York City for events and meetings

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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.