Event Coordinator

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,868.00-$72,298.00

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Administration, this Event Coordinator will provide direct administrative support to Senior leadership and the facility staff overall.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Manage the schedule of the Associate Commissioner and other senior staff, as necessary
• Serve as the liaison between ACS staff, contracted vendors, stakeholders, community partners, etc.
• Answer and screen incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate party
• Prepare, submit and answer e-mail and correspondence inquiries
• Manage incoming correspondence for facility, ensuring timely and accurate sorting and distribution of document
• Maintain detention facility forms, revisions and ensure timely distribution as needed
• Maintain office supplies inventory, placing orders and distribute to staff as requested
• Supervise and assign duties to interns
• Prepare mandatory annual recertification documents for secure detention facility
• Coordinate and archive detention documents through WITS
• Coordinate community volunteer programs
• Assist with planning and organizing large-scale events, including monthly Staff Wellness
• Manage the Resource Fair, graduation events, youth vs staff tournaments and back to school drives for youth families
• Assist with planning and coordinating programmatic activities and events for youth

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #633602.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note: Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate should possess the following: - Detail oriented self-starter with previous experience supporting Senior Management staff - Excellent computer skills including the Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint and Teams virtual meeting platform - Excellent written and verbal communication - Excellent time management and organization skills - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strong interpersonal skills and capable of cultivating productive work relationships - Familiarity with the following systems is a plus - PASSPORT, ESS/NYCAPS, SharePoint, WITS, Connections, GOALS, JJIS, PROMIS, UCMS, WebCrims, and eJustice.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.