Legislative Coordinator

Legislative Coordinator

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Legislative Coordinator will provide support to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) in establishing and maintaining relationships between NYCHA and federal, state, and local elected offices, advocates, community partners, residents and other stakeholders to secure resources, address constituent (resident) inquiries, and promote solutions that support and advance the Authority's goals. The successful candidate will be familiar with housing and community development and relationship management; able to understand and communicate complex information; skilled at working collaboratively with internal and external partners; and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. The responsibilities of the Legislative Coordinator include, but are not limited to the following : Coordinate effective and timely responses to inquiries with the appropriate NYCHA departments, elected officials and other key stakeholders. Prepare memos, briefing materials, written correspondence, and other communications to respond to issues and advance department leadership and agency priorities. Plan and arrange logistics for meetings and events and represent NYCHA internally and externally. Coordinate collection of information and data from multiple stakeholders and assist in short and long-term project management.

Additional Information 1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable). 2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply. 3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.