Capital Projects and Budget Associate

The Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Capital Projects and Budget Associate to be part of his collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to improving how government serves Manhattan's diverse neighborhoods, communities, and constituents. Working under the supervision of the Director of Capital Projects and Budget, the Associate will support the office's capital funding initiatives and become deeply knowledgeable about the City’s capital funding process, cultivate relationships with community organizations and government agencies, and support the development of innovative approaches to advancing the office's capital project and budget priorities. Specific Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in managing all aspects of the Office’s capital grant program by liaising between funded organizations and relevant city agencies and oversight entities to troubleshoot, facilitate communication and advance applications and funded projects;
• Monitor the status of funded projects, including conducting site visits, holding meetings with organizations, undergoing compliance review and the maintenance of tracking spreadsheets and databases;
• Administer the annual grant application process including outreach, review, processing and tracking all relevant information and records;
• Analyze City budget documents and coordinate charter mandated budget response;
• Oversee the creation and implementation of workshops and special events with the goal of building capacity among the not-for-profit community to identify and seek alternative sources of funding for capital-related projects;
• Communicate the goals of the office with key stakeholders as well as serve as a liaison, and foster collaborative relationships, with representatives of city agencies and community-based organizations;
• Assist the Budget Director in support of the work of the unit’s various grant programs;
• Generate new ideas for connecting government to communities, and enhancing visibility of the office; and
• Lead special projects as identified by the Budget Director.

To Apply:

Email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to: resumes@manhattanbp.nyc.gov with “Capital Projects and Budget Associate”

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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

• Three (3) years of experience with government, civic, policy/research or similar organizations;
• Possess exceptional organizational, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with the City budgeting process and the City’s Financial Management System ;
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a sense of urgency, priority, high expectations and an entrepreneurial spirit;
• Strong creative problem-solving and interpersonal skills;
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while having maintained a firm grasp of individual project details; and
• A record of having built strong relationships with external parties and internal leaders.

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.