COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

The mission of the New York Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order.

The NYPD strives to foster a safe city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Community Affairs Bureau is requesting to fill a Community Coordinator position in the Bureau. Community Coordinators play a vital role in the Community Affairs Bureau's mission to bridge the gap between the police and the community.

This position will help us foster stronger community ties and allows us to better coordinate resources along with our community partners.

The Community Coordinator will be assigned to perform duties and responsibilities :

• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and / or evaluates programs providing important community services.
• Prepares evaluation reports, performs analyses and reviews program plans, funding and makes recommendations on policies and procedures.
• Serves as a liaison between the police department and its community partners.
• Develops and coordinates community resources to provide services to residents of New York City.
• May Act as the long-term manager of a specific community development program.
• Organize and facilitate community events.
• Plan and execute workshops, meetings, and gatherings to engage community members and foster positive relationships.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of community initiatives and identify and correct deficiencies.

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.

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.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.