Community Liaison

Description

Jeffrey Dinowitz, Democratic New York State Assemblymember representing the 81st Assembly District, seeks a politically oriented, full-time Community Liaison for his District Office in the Bronx.A constituent services representative is a liaison between the elected official and their constituents. Their primary responsibility is to address constituents' concerns, questions, and requests within their jurisdiction. This role involves communicating with constituents through various channels such as phone calls, emails, letters, or in-person meetings to understand their issues and needs. Constituent services representatives work to resolve problems by connecting constituents with appropriate resources, government agencies, or departments. They also assist with navigating bureaucratic processes, advocating for policy changes, and providing information about government services and programs. Overall, their goal is to ensure that constituents receive efficient and effective assistance and support from their elected representatives.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with constituents by telephone, email, and in person
• Interfacing with external staff regarding community and constituent concerns
• Assisting with the management of social media profiles
• Maintaining mailing lists
• Representing the Assemblyman at public meetings
• Corresponding with Government Agencies

Qualifications

• Constituent Services and Case Management skills
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the State Government and Legislative Relations
• Ability to manage and resolve complex issues
• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field
• Computer literacy, including expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Experience working in state government or a related field is a plus
• Ties to the Bronx preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Please include your home address, email, and telephone number with your application or on your resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Government: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

• Bronx, NY (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bronx, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person