Community Advocate and Press Coordinator
About Our Office Zellnor Y. Myrie is a Democratic New York State Senator serving the 20th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Heights, and Sunset Park. Throughout his time in the State Legislature, he has been a tireless advocate for voting rights, criminal justice reform, anti-gun violence, and affordable housing. About You State Senator Zellnor Myrie's Office seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and public service-oriented individual to join the staff. The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator role is for someone passionate about public service, first and foremost with experience in writing, digital & social media, public relations. Qualified candidates for the position will have familiarity with Central Brooklyn and the surrounding neighborhoods and the concerns and challenges facing its residents. The ideal candidate will also be politically aware and excited about advancing equity and justice as we strive to serve the District's diverse and vibrant communities and residents. Additionally, the most qualified candidates will possess the following experience and competencies:
oExperience or strong interest in public service and making a difference through local government; oProfessional, empathetic, and tactful; oExcellent verbal and written communication skills; oEmotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills; oComfortable discussing issues with diverse individuals with divergent points of view; oCommunity service experience; oAbility to collaborate; oAbility to develop and nurture relationships and networks with a diverse population; oAble to respond to a crisis with a calm and problem-solving focus; oComfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment oSome familiarity with city and state agencies and government offices; oKeen attention to detail and organization skills; oCreative problem-solver. About Your Role The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator will provide constituent services, help plan events, build relationships with community stakeholders and assist the Communication & Policy Director with digital & social media, press releases, and other press or communications duties. Your Responsibilities The Community Advocate role is integral to fulfilling the core duties of serving constituents across the diverse communities of Senate District 20. 80% of day-to-day work will be constituent services and 20% communication duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
oProviding resources and services provided to the general public; oTracking constituent data and sharing trends and patterns with supervisor(s) to shift approach and prioritize the appropriate issues; oHelping to plan and execute all public-facing community events and other means of engagement; oEstablishing and maintaining relationships with direct service providers, advocacy organizations, city and state agencies, and any other offices that could aid in the work; oWorking with colleagues to identify best practices and implement strategies to maintain efficient and effective constituent services and community engagement; oUsing data to identify trends in constituent service requests and working collaboratively to provide solutions (whether via direct services, legislation, etc.); oMaintaining spreadsheets and using software to track data and constituent requests; oSupporting the Communication team with public-facing communications on behalf of the Senator, including but not limited to drafting quotes, press releases, emails and social media posts.
Job Function
About Our Office Zellnor Y. Myrie is a Democratic New York State Senator serving the 20th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Heights, and Sunset Park. Throughout his time in the State Legislature, he has been a tireless advocate for voting rights, criminal justice reform, anti-gun violence, and affordable housing. About You State Senator Zellnor Myrie's Office seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and public service-oriented individual to join the staff. The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator role is for someone passionate about public service, first and foremost with experience in writing, digital & social media, public relations. Qualified candidates for the position will have familiarity with Central Brooklyn and the surrounding neighborhoods and the concerns and challenges facing its residents. The ideal candidate will also be politically aware and excited about advancing equity and justice as we strive to serve the District's diverse and vibrant communities and residents. Additionally, the most qualified candidates will possess the following experience and competencies:
oExperience or strong interest in public service and making a difference through local government; oProfessional, empathetic, and tactful; oExcellent verbal and written communication skills; oEmotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills; oComfortable discussing issues with diverse individuals with divergent points of view; oCommunity service experience; oAbility to collaborate; oAbility to develop and nurture relationships and networks with a diverse population; oAble to respond to a crisis with a calm and problem-solving focus; oComfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment oSome familiarity with city and state agencies and government offices; oKeen attention to detail and organization skills; oCreative problem-solver. About Your Role The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator will provide constituent services, help plan events, build relationships with community stakeholders and assist the Communication & Policy Director with digital & social media, press releases, and other press or communications duties. Your Responsibilities The Community Advocate role is integral to fulfilling the core duties of serving constituents across the diverse communities of Senate District 20. 80% of day-to-day work will be constituent services and 20% communication duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
oProviding resources and services provided to the general public; oTracking constituent data and sharing trends and patterns with supervisor(s) to shift approach and prioritize the appropriate issues; oHelping to plan and execute all public-facing community events and other means of engagement; oEstablishing and maintaining relationships with direct service providers, advocacy organizations, city and state agencies, and any other offices that could aid in the work; oWorking with colleagues to identify best practices and implement strategies to maintain efficient and effective constituent services and community engagement; oUsing data to identify trends in constituent service requests and working collaboratively to provide solutions (whether via direct services, legislation, etc.); oMaintaining spreadsheets and using software to track data and constituent requests; oSupporting the Communication team with public-facing communications on behalf of the Senator, including but not limited to drafting quotes, press releases, emails and social media posts.
Salary Range:
From $43000 to $50000 Annually
Minimum Qualification
oTwo years of Microsoft Office Suite experience oTwo years of creating social media content experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
oExperience or strong interest in public service and making a difference through local government; oProfessional, empathetic, and tactful; oExcellent verbal and written communication skills; oEmotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills; oComfortable discussing issues with diverse individuals with divergent points of view; oCommunity service experience; oAbility to collaborate; oAbility to develop and nurture relationships and networks with a diverse population; oAble to respond to a crisis with a calm and problem-solving focus; oComfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment oSome familiarity with city and state agencies and government offices; oKeen attention to detail and organization skills; oCreative problem-solver. About Your Role The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator will provide constituent services, help plan events, build relationships with community stakeholders and assist the Communication & Policy Director with digital & social media, press releases, and other press or communications duties. Your Responsibilities The Community Advocate role is integral to fulfilling the core duties of serving constituents across the diverse communities of Senate District 20. 80% of day-to-day work will be constituent services and 20% communication duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
oProviding resources and services provided to the general public; oTracking constituent data and sharing trends and patterns with supervisor(s) to shift approach and prioritize the appropriate issues; oHelping to plan and execute all public-facing community events and other means of engagement; oEstablishing and maintaining relationships with direct service providers, advocacy organizations, city and state agencies, and any other offices that could aid in the work; oWorking with colleagues to identify best practices and implement strategies to maintain efficient and effective constituent services and community engagement; oUsing data to identify trends in constituent service requests and working collaboratively to provide solutions (whether via direct services, legislation, etc.); oMaintaining spreadsheets and using software to track data and constituent requests; oSupporting the Communication team with public-facing communications on behalf of the Senator, including but not limited to drafting quotes, press releases, emails and social media posts.
Job Function
About Our Office Zellnor Y. Myrie is a Democratic New York State Senator serving the 20th District, which includes the neighborhoods of Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Flatbush, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Heights, and Sunset Park. Throughout his time in the State Legislature, he has been a tireless advocate for voting rights, criminal justice reform, anti-gun violence, and affordable housing. About You State Senator Zellnor Myrie's Office seeks a dynamic, dedicated, and public service-oriented individual to join the staff. The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator role is for someone passionate about public service, first and foremost with experience in writing, digital & social media, public relations. Qualified candidates for the position will have familiarity with Central Brooklyn and the surrounding neighborhoods and the concerns and challenges facing its residents. The ideal candidate will also be politically aware and excited about advancing equity and justice as we strive to serve the District's diverse and vibrant communities and residents. Additionally, the most qualified candidates will possess the following experience and competencies:
oExperience or strong interest in public service and making a difference through local government; oProfessional, empathetic, and tactful; oExcellent verbal and written communication skills; oEmotionally intelligent with strong interpersonal skills; oComfortable discussing issues with diverse individuals with divergent points of view; oCommunity service experience; oAbility to collaborate; oAbility to develop and nurture relationships and networks with a diverse population; oAble to respond to a crisis with a calm and problem-solving focus; oComfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic office environment oSome familiarity with city and state agencies and government offices; oKeen attention to detail and organization skills; oCreative problem-solver. About Your Role The Community Advocate & Press Coordinator will provide constituent services, help plan events, build relationships with community stakeholders and assist the Communication & Policy Director with digital & social media, press releases, and other press or communications duties. Your Responsibilities The Community Advocate role is integral to fulfilling the core duties of serving constituents across the diverse communities of Senate District 20. 80% of day-to-day work will be constituent services and 20% communication duties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
oProviding resources and services provided to the general public; oTracking constituent data and sharing trends and patterns with supervisor(s) to shift approach and prioritize the appropriate issues; oHelping to plan and execute all public-facing community events and other means of engagement; oEstablishing and maintaining relationships with direct service providers, advocacy organizations, city and state agencies, and any other offices that could aid in the work; oWorking with colleagues to identify best practices and implement strategies to maintain efficient and effective constituent services and community engagement; oUsing data to identify trends in constituent service requests and working collaboratively to provide solutions (whether via direct services, legislation, etc.); oMaintaining spreadsheets and using software to track data and constituent requests; oSupporting the Communication team with public-facing communications on behalf of the Senator, including but not limited to drafting quotes, press releases, emails and social media posts.
Salary Range:
From $43000 to $50000 Annually
Minimum Qualification
oTwo years of Microsoft Office Suite experience oTwo years of creating social media content experienceEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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