We’re Hiring!

The office of Council Member Lincoln Restler is looking to hire for the below position!

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to District33Hiring@gmail.com. Please use the subject line “Community Advocate - Name.” Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About Lincoln and the 33rd Council District: Lincoln represents the 33rd Council District, which stretches from Greenpoint down to Boerum Hill along the Brooklyn waterfront.  

Lincoln entered office in January 2022 with the goal of being the district’s 24/7 problem solver. The office offers robust constituent services, spearheads organizing campaigns to proactively engage constituents on the issues that matter most, and leads on a variety of policy and legislative issues. Lincoln is dedicated to pushing forward-thinking policy on responding to climate change; creating truly affordable housing; bike infrastructure; and building non-police emergency response capacity.

Community Advocate

Responsibilities include: 

  • Effectively identify and address constituent issues and community problems by navigating government bureaucracy and providing helpful resources and information to constituents 

  • Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with community organizations, direct service providers, city agencies, and key stakeholders 

  • Work closely with community leaders to creatively solve long-standing concerns, such as transportation and quality of life issues.

  • Represent the office and staff the Council Member at community and local organization meetings and events, such as Community Board and Precinct Council meetings.

  • Communicate issues and priorities effectively to the Council Member and supervisors to ensure we’re meeting the needs of the community.

  • Draft correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials as needed to address community concerns 

  • Carefully track and organize all constituent issues and ongoing priorities

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in government or at non-profit organizations doing constituent services, community organizing, or direct services.  

  • Some familiarity with New York City government agencies is strongly preferred

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to quickly distill and communicate key issues 

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to community with people from all backgrounds

  • Persistent, organized, creative problem solver adept at solving issues and keeping projects on track 

  • Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment 

  • Experience working with diverse populations and proficiency in additional languages is strongly preferred 

  • Commitment to political action that is feminist, pro-worker, pro-immigrant, anti-racist and anti-heterosexist; alignment with the core values and policy platform of Lincoln Restler’s City Council campaigns. 

  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity that values all people and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance, and record of arrest or conviction

Salary range:  $58,000 - $62,000, commensurate with experience

Additional Information:

New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment.  This position will be primarily in-person, with some flexibility to work from home.

For eligible employees, health, dental and vision insurance coverage are offered upon hire. Retirement plans, deferred compensation plans, group life insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, training resources, health & fitness reimbursement and wellness programs are also available.

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact EEOOfficer@council.nyc.gov.

The New York City Council 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.