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Queens Borough President Donovan Richards seeks an Community Coordinator to be part of his dynamic team. The Coordinator will report to the Director of Community Boards and work in conjunction with various policy area experts from within the office. We are seeking a candidate willing to be part of a collaborative, energetic and innovative team. The prospective staff member must be committed to seeking out new and better ways for the office to connect with, and deliver for, Queens’s diverse neighborhoods, communities and constituents – particularly its immigrant communities. The Coordinator will represent the Borough President’s office and oversee key initiative areas. May be required to work nights and weekends. Specific responsibilities include: - Cultivate meaningful relationships within immigrant communities such as, but not limited to Asian Communities, African communities, Caribbean communities, Latinx communities, etc., which lead to impactful programming and constituent services - Assist with community-based outreach about resources for immigrant communities and manage relationships with immigrant communities to help with constituent issues. - Provide assistance and trainings for community groups and community-based organizations to further the office’s work. - Represent the office at public meetings, local neighborhood community projects, celebrations, and community events. - Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of the office and engage in intra- agency collaboration. Must be able to attend day/evening Community Board meetings. May be required to work special events on nights and weekends, and to provide translation services. COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements 1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.