Communications Associate

With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the New York City Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and create a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.

As a member of the Press and Public Information unit, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Community Coordinator will perform responsible work related to Agency community outreach, media relations, and correspondence to amplify its mission and community-based programs, activities, partners, and stakeholders.

The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working with appropriate staff to promote community-based NYC Aging programs and events.

• Drafting press releases announcing new agency programs and events.

• Responding to reporter inquiries from the public.

• Assisting with planning press conferences and/or public engagement events.

• Drafting and editing content for community engagement including articles, editorials, speeches, newsletters, talking points and other written materials, as needed.

• Drafting and reviewing emails to community providers to ensure clarity and accuracy, and help draft the agency's monthly newsletter, Ageless New York, which is sent to organizations and individuals throughout the city.

• Reviewing changes to public facing and internal websites as requested by staff and making content updates as needed.

• Creating graphics that will be shared with community partners and the public on social media, newsletters and on NYC Aging's public website describing programs and services of the agency.

• Creating and editing photos and videos as needed from both public and internal events.

• Writing posts for NYC Aging's social media platforms to educate, inform, and engage the public and help reduce ageism in NYC and local communities.

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

• Candidate should possess passion for supporting New York's older adult population.

• Proficient in Adobe Create Suite a plus.

• Exceptional organizational and writing skills and should be detailed oriented.

• Bilingual candidate preferred (Spanish, Mandarin or Russian) a plus.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.