Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleAmazon Community Liaison (Ref# SJ032)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $58500 to $58500 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 633 Third Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: College Degree
Equivalent Experience required: 3+ years’ experience in community relations, legislative/constituent affairs and/or community organizing.
Knowledge required: Excellent writing and communication skills.
Other skills: Community relations, coalition-building, multi-tasking, good organization, attention to detail.
Preferred Requirements: Working knowledge of the Long Island City community. Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION: Manage community relations and outreach for Amazon LIC project.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Manage relationships with Queens Community Boards 1 & 2, elected and appointed officials, community organizations and other stakeholders involved in the Amazon LIC project; build community and stakeholder support.
• Represent ESD at community events and meetings including but not limited to Community Advisory Committee and subcommittee meetings, Community Board meetings, public meetings and town halls, rallies and agency-sponsored forums.
• Help develop and implement community outreach strategy for Amazon LIC project.
• Coordinate with community outreach colleagues at NYCEDC, Amazon and other partner organizations.
• Monitor issues of concern and relevance to communities in the project area and assist in finding solutions.
• Prepare project briefings and talking points for senior management and keep interagency database of meetings and activities up to date for ESD.
• Encourage community participation in events, meetings and press conferences related to Amazon project.
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Perform other related assignments as required by ESD management.

Additional Comments -Salary commencing at specified amount

-Comprehensive benefits package

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity*

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Shawn Bryant

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address Resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 633 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

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