Operations Coordinator, Community Hiring 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars New York, NY $60,889

• $72,000 a year
• Full-time NYC Office Of The Mayor 459 reviews $60,889
• $72,000 a year

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Full-time Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development Position:

Operations Coordinator, Community Hiring Job Number:

44916 The Agency You'll Join The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams' administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City's economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers page. The Team You'll Work With The Office of Community Hiring (OCH) was created to design, implement, and operationalize a new City initiative, Community Hiring, which aims to use the City's purchasing power to drive economic mobility by connecting City vendors with a pipeline of talent and creating pathways to careers for our community. OCH is responsible for managing the rollout of Community Hiring, supporting City agencies and vendors, and reporting on Community Hiring goals. OCH is part of the Mayor's Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent), which works to mobilize New Yorkers and the local talent development infrastructure to achieve an inclusive economy and realize the citywide employment objectives laid out in Mayor Eric Adams' Executive Order No. 22. To do this, NYC Talent partners with and mobilizes public agencies, educational institutions, non-profits, unions, communities, and industries so that: NYC residents succeed in fulfilling, economically secure careers NYC employers can thrive because they hire, train, and advance diverse talent and operate in a supportive local business environment All New Yorkers benefit from shared prosperity The Problems You'll Solve The City of New York provides a wide range of services for New Yorkers

• from designing parks and playgrounds to providing health services and childcare to repairing roads and bridges.

To make this possible, the City contracts with vendors, which include businesses and nonprofits, to provide billions of dollars worth of services every year. On May 15, 2024, State legislation went into effect that authorizes the City to set Community Hiring goals in contracts for vendors to provide employment and apprenticeship opportunities to low-income individuals and those living in economically disadvantaged communities. Community Hiring goals will apply to City procurement contracts for industries such as construction, building services, technology services, human services, and more. Community Hiring will enable qualified job seekers to connect with opportunities and City vendors to access a pipeline of talent more easily. By embedding equity and opportunity into City procurement, Community Hiring aims to strengthen the City's workforce, uplift communities, and drive more inclusive economic growth. OCH is seeking an Operations Coordinator, Community Hiring to provide communications, policy, and programmatic support to implement and operate the City's new Community Hiring initiative. The Operations Coordinator, Community Hiring will report directly to OCH's Director of Operations and will work collaboratively across NYC Talent staff, City Hall staff, City agencies, and external stakeholders. Job responsibilities for the Operations Coordinator , Community Hiring include, but are not limited to: Managing project plans, and deliverables, meeting deadlines, and identifying and resolving issues and challenges that arise. Providing administrative support for the Community Hiring program and team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining organization of program files, and tracking and reporting on key deadlines and project milestones to City Hall and other applicable agency leaders. Providing analysis, advice, and recommendations on policy and programmatic decisions regarding Community Hiring and workforce development. Coordinating and preparing briefings for meetings, events, tasks, and other initiatives related to Community Hiring. Drafting meeting agendas, tracking next steps and follow-up items, and ensuring such tasks are executed. Developing and executing communications tools and strategies, such as printed materials, newsletters, and social media. Supporting the OCH team with research and policy development to increase program effectiveness in terms of operations, outcomes, vendor compliance, stakeholder management, etc. Representing NYC Talent at meetings, public forums, conferences, and similar events with internal and external stakeholders. Developing and maintaining subject matter expertise related to government procurement and workforce development. Simultaneously managing long-term project deliverables with emergency and time-sensitive requests. Undertaking and supporting special projects as assigned. Performing other duties as assigned. About You Minimum Qualification Requirements 1. You have 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. You have a High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. You have an 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. Preferred Skills You have 1-3 years of relevant professional experience working in public policy, government procurement, workforce development, project management, or a relevant field and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or 4-6 years of relevant professional experience in a relevant field. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. You are highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize between conflicting demands in a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems. You have the ability to learn new skills as needed and adapt to the changing needs and challenges that will arise with a new citywide initiative. You have proven capacity in project management skills, including organizing and strategic planning. You are proficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams. You have familiarity with project management software such as Airtable. You have experience with design and communications tools such as Canva, Constant Contact, and social media platforms. You have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to interface and build partnerships with program stakeholders from both in and outside of government. You have experience with/knowledge of City government, workforce development, and/or government procurement. You have the ability to write and verbally communicate in multiple languages. Salary The City of New York Office of the Mayor's compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $60,889 to $72,000 . Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors. Apply Now! Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement The Office of the Mayor is an 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. The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at [email protected]. New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment