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Job Position: 

Director of Community Affairs for the Office of Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal 

Salary: 

$65,000 or consummate with experience. 

Job Description: 

Team Rosenthal is hiring a passionate and dedicated Director of Community Affairs to help manage the office’s constituent casework and community work. 

Responsibilities:

The Community Liaison is responsible for the following:

  • Addressing and resolving constituent problems, interacting with government agencies, organizations and elective offices.
  • Attending community meetings, including community boards and block associations to speak on behalf of the Assemblymember.
  • Preparing and presenting testimony on behalf of the Assemblymember at governmental hearings. 
  • Drafting letters on behalf of constituents, reports and other correspondence as needed.
  • Identifying community issues.
  • Maintaining the Assemblymember’s calendar and coordinating scheduling.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive database of constituent cases.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, constituents, agency officials and elected official staffers.
  • A college degree is preferred. Two to three years of experience in state, local or federal government office or campaign setting. 
  • The position is writing intensive; the successful candidate will be an exceptional writer, able to write with precision and accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • The successful candidate will possess the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
  • They will have strong interpersonal skills: the ability to speak before large groups and interact with constituents, government agencies and elected official offices with sensitivity.
  • The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, able to set and meet internal and external deadlines and work in a fast-paced government office.
  • They must be willing to work long hours and some weekends.
  • The position is located in New York City; very minimal travel is required.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience in state, local or federal government, possess exceptional writing skills, be able to quickly synthesize information and have a passion for government. 

To apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Erica Overton, Chief of Staff, at overtone@nyassembly.gov. 

The New York State Assembly is an equal opportunity employer.