District Director Position Available In New York, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Senate, NYS The job title for the vacancy. Title District Director The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Administrative or General Management The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $75000 to $85000 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 35 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 801 2nd Ave The city where the vacancy is located. City New York The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10017 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The District Director serves as the primary manager of the district office operations and community affairs team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective community engagement. The District Director will also be responsible for working with the team to drive community affairs organizing and office outreach strategies. The District Director will report directly to the Senior Strategist and work closely with the Senator to maintain strong community relations and efficient office operations. In this dynamic role, you will:

• Manage the Community Affairs team and oversees district office operations
• Manage district office projects, including event planning and community outreach programs
• Support hiring operations, including resume screening and conducting preliminary phone interviews for community liaisons
• Provide day-to-day staff management, including task prioritization and quality assurance
• Plan district events, including town halls, resource fairs, district drives, and big check events
• Maintain comprehensive issue tracking through detailed memos and meeting notes
• Manage district budget operations, including the distribution of discretionary and capital funds The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in government, constituent services, and/or event planning. To be considered, you must also have:
• Strong management experience, when an emphasis on office management and staff supervision
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in community outreach and event planning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and public engagement
• Required to live in New York State upon beginning employment

Bonus Points If You:

• Are a resident of SD 59
• Speak Spanish, Bangla, or Polish
• Have previous experience working in government or political offices
• Possess knowledge of the district’s demographic and community needs Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments The salary range is $75,000 – $85,000 per year based on experience (full time overtime exempt position). The position is based in New York City. Lodging and travel expenses for trips to Albany will be paid for. The position also comes with sick days, vacation days, and personal time, as well as state holidays. Applications will be accepted, and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Flexible start date. Interested candidates should submit a one-page resume, a one-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to jobs@nysenate.gov. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant. Applicants who advance to the first round of interviews will be notified by April 15th. The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Hiring Coordinator The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone n/a The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax n/a Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 801 2nd Ave The city for the contact for this vacancy. City New York The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10017 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Interested candidates should submit a one-page resume, a one-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to jobs@nysenate.gov.