Program Coordinator, Capacity Building

Agency Description: The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Division Description: New York City is a leader in building and supporting neighborhood commercial districts that thrive and innovate. SBS’s Neighborhood Development Division (NDD) assists in the creation and support of community-based development organizations (CBDOs) that advance the growth of commercial districts across the five boroughs. We work with CBDOs to build vibrant neighborhoods where New Yorkers can shop, work, and live by:
- Working with community partners to identify commercial district needs and plan targeted, customized solutions
- Offering training, tools, and one-on-one assistance to build the capacity of local community-based organizations
- Administering grant programs to revitalize, strengthen, and support commercial districts
- Supporting and overseeing the largest network of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the country

Job Description: The Neighborhood Development Division (NDD) is seeking a Program Coordinator (PC) of Capacity Building. The PC will report to the Director of Capacity Building Programs and will, under supervision but with some latitude for independent judgement, be responsible for working on a broad suite of Avenue NYC organizational development programs and cohort-based capacity building initiatives directed toward CBDOs in LMI communities. Such programs include Neighborhood Leadership, Nonprofit Legal Assistance, Community Engagement Strategies, Nonprofit Management Workshops, Video Storytelling, and our various cohort- based learning communities. Through a tailored suite of programs each year, we aim to build a network of strong community organizations and a pipeline of talent of leaders prepared with commercial revitalization expertise and place management experience within New York City neighborhoods

Responsibilities: The PC, under the supervision, will oversee numerous Avenue NYC organizational development programs and cohort-based capacity building initiatives through the planning, outreach, implementation and evaluation phases of each program.
The PC will be expected to assist with cross-functional programs including but not limited to Avenue NYC Commercial Revitalization grant program oversight, capacity building initiatives in partnership with other NDD teams, and special projects as assigned.

-Manage the day-to-day operation of assigned Avenue NYC capacity building and organizational development programs, including managing annual outreach and recruitment efforts, developing and implementing curriculum and professional development trainings, and managing all related program administration, scheduling, and coordination;

-Lead communications efforts around managed programs including website updates, development of social media content, and newsletter items; The Department of Small Business Services and the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

-Assist the Senior Program Manager and/or Director with the on-going supervision of external partners and their project outcomes including maintaining regular communication to ensure successful project completion;

-Provide support to the various programs’ alumni networks, including coordinating alumni events, mentoring, communication via online networks, and on-going professional development support;

-Develop and deliver effective visual presentations, briefings, and other written / verbal materials to strategically communicate key program objectives, findings, and recommendations to NDD and SBS senior staff, and other external stakeholders

-Support additional Capacity Building portfolio programs as needed through program development, vendor management, program implementation and evaluation;

-Serve as a responsive and insightful representative of SBS at BID Board of Directors meetings and public events;

-Other tasks as assigned.

All Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/jobs search for Job ID: #769802

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: APEX/ Vendor Services Procurement Counselor and send to [email protected]

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:

NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, in accordance with the Remote Work Pilot Program established between the City and DC37; however, note that per this program, employees may be required to report to the workplace in person if operational needs warrant.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

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.