ASSISTANT DISTRICT MANAGER

Assistant District Manager

Manhattan Community Board No. 10 is a City of New York government agency, covering Central Harlem. Through its 50 member volunteer Board and four City paid staff members, the Community Board engages in various outreach activities and advocates for resident needs in a gentrifying community. With a focus on preserving and developing affordable housing, creating job opportunities and improving education, we have an advisory role in the City's land use review process, annual budget, delivery of municipal services and are an active participant in most large-scale development proposals and planning activities. The Assistant District Manager works closely with the District Manager to support and inform the Board's planning, administrative and outreach activities. Responsibilities include processing service requests; providing administrative support to Board members; planning meetings and events; and working with the District Manager on special projects. The Assistant District Manager has a key role in the Board's liaison and trouble-shooting activities and works closely with elected officials, governmental agencies, residents, businesses and service providers. The position is an excellent opportunity for graduates of policy studies, public affairs, urban planning and/or urban affairs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the District Manager in the coordination of service delivery within the community district.
• Assist the District Manager with the administration of the district office.
• Attend, represent and report on behalf of the board / district office at public meetings.
• Organize monthly meetings of the board and its committees, participating in full board meetings and in committee meetings as needed, including evening meetings and Saturday events.
• Assists the District Manager in analyzing agency budgets.
• Assist the District Manager with administering CB10 social media including and CB10 Website.
• Substitute for the District Manager in his/her absence.
• Conduct topical research on planning issues and other matters of concern to the Board and to the community

Minimum Qualifications:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of full-time experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Web and GIS.
• Familiar with City government and functions, and experience in community development.
• Bilingual is a plus.

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.