DISTRICT MANAGER

District ManagerManhattan Community Board No. 7 is a City of New York government agency, covering the West Side of Manhattan from 59th Street to 110th Street. Through its 50-member volunteer board and three City paid staff members, the Community Board engages in various outreach activities to better the quality of life of community residents, has an advisory role in the City's land use review process, annual budget, and delivery of municipal services and is an active participant in most development proposals and planning activities. Under the direction of the Manhattan Community Board 7 Chair and its Executive Cabinet, the District Manager is responsible for expediting, monitoring and evaluating the delivery of municipal services, land use and zoning issues and budget management concerns within the community district and actively participates in the coordination of the delivery of these services. In the performance of this position, the District Manager will adhere to all the requirements of the New York City Charter, other relevant City and State laws and ordinances and the Community Board 7 By-Laws.Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Operation of the Community Board in a professional and courteous manner; responds expeditiously to the needs of the westside Manhattan community and Manhattan CB 7 Board members; Supervision and administration of the Board office and its staff; provides administrative support to the Board Chair and Committee Chairs; With the Board, sets the long-term vision and short term goals for the organization; Manages the day-to-day operations of the Community Board; Develops operating financial and strategic projections and plans, as well as materials and presentations to articulate the organization's needs; Expedites the delivery of City services and resolves complaints identified through the 311 system; Presides at District Service Cabinet meetings and manages the logistics of all Board and Committee meetings; Represents the Board before government agencies and at community meetings; Develops and maintains relationships with key figures in government, non-profits, community and civic organizations and other stakeholder groups; Carries out the directives of the Community Board; follows up and reports on the status of actions taken as a result of Board resolutions; Processes and follows up complaints from residents of District 7 relating to services provided by municipal agencies; Manages the logistics of all Community Board meetings and represents Manhattan CB 7 at public hearings, community-based functions, special meetings and other civic events as directed by the Chair.Minimum Qualifications include: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations, of which one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or An associate degree from an accredited community college and four years of fulltime satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations, of which one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of fulltime satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations, of which one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.Preferred Skills include: Excellent written and verbal communication skills computer and web skills and experience with social media and collaboration tools. Experience in the affairs and operations of a Community Board and its rules of governance. Experience in government, public policy, or urban planning. Ability to develop, organize and balance multiple projects. Demonstrated knowledge of civic engagement strategies. Personal qualities that include integrity, passion for the work of the Community Board, respect for diverse constituents and the ability to inspire and motivate. Excellent organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of the New York City political landscape. Experience working as a member of a collaborative team - Experience administering video conference tools, specifically Zoom. Experience in using workplans to document workflow and task completion. Ability to use spreadsheets and analyze data.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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.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.