Intergovernmental Associate

Company Description

Job Description

The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President is seeking a dynamic and energetic Intergovernmental Associate to assist the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Appointments (DIAA). The DIAA is responsible for managing Borough Hall’s relationships with external stakeholders, including but not limited to elected officials, government agencies, and community organizations, as well as overseeing borough hall’s appointments. The department’s mission is to promote the Borough President’s platform while ensuring alignment with stakeholders across the borough.

- Supporting planning for Borough Hall’s community roundtable series, including creating stakeholder lists organized by neighborhood, demographic groups, and issue areas.
- Maintaining contact information for elected officials, government agencies, and their staff.
- Building out events calendar to coordinate intergovernmental engagement, civic meetings, and community outreach.
- Reviewing existing appointments and vacancies, as well as facilitating the filling of those vacancies by doing candidate research, drafting letters, and confirming meeting logistics.
- Join the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for meetings and at external events; support preparation for these events.
- Attend events on behalf of borough hall to listen and gather information for the office.
- Work on special projects as needed.

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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.

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.