Liaison in Office of Neighborhood Services
Boston, MA
Posted 5 months ago
Job Description
Overview:
Who You Are:
- Someone who has a customer service mindset.
- Can quickly learn to navigate City Hall and partner with other City of Boston departments to address problems.
- Strong relationship builder who can manage multiple stakeholders.
- Has the ability to understand who the key players are and what their interests are on a particular issue.
- Adept at multitasking, managing multiple projects & paying attention to detail.
- Exercises good and savvy judgment in a political environment.
- Team player.
- Can remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate to serve our Mayor.
- Bilingual speaker preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to every constituent inquiry in a respectful and timely manner and work with the appropriate department to resolve inquiries when possible.
- Represent the Mayor in public settings and communicate the Mayor’s stance on critical issues in the community.
- Regularly attend meetings and/or events hosted by local community organizations or leaders to understand the pulse of the neighborhood you represent.
- Detect any brewing issues of concern in your assigned neighborhood, elevate them to the Mayor’s Office and any relevant departments, and work with them to address the issue before it becomes a major concern.
- Organize and host community meetings around core mayoral initiatives and gather feedback on neighborhood issues.
- Conduct periodic listening sessions/focus groups with residents in your assigned neighborhood.
- Until these responsibilities are transitioned, facilitate public processes, including but not limited to: zoning appeals, licensing, and cannabis proposals.
- Identify, build, and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and/or those who have the potential to become community leaders in your neighborhood.
- Support the Office of Scheduling and Advance to ensure appropriate staffing, event promotion, and briefing.
- Connect constituents with state partners and community stakeholder organizations.
- Support the Mayor’s Office in executing programming and initiatives on the neighborhood level.
- Respond to emergencies such as fires, gas leaks, and family displacement. Connect affected constituents with appropriate resources.
- Support a variety of Public Health emergencies and/or initiatives as required.
- Work closely with other City of Boston Departments, ISD, Public Works, Special Event, Elderly Commission, Transportation, etc., to coordinate events.
- May perform dual roles of representing and serving a neighborhood and citywide cultural constituency.
- May advise the policy team and/or relevant departments on issues related to the assigned neighborhood.
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- At least two (2) years of college, or equivalent, full-time and part-time experience in office administration, office management, business management, or related field.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and personnel in other departments.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are preferred.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships quickly.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-7
Hours per week: 35
Welcome! We’re Boston’s public health department. We work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. We envision a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. Equity. Collaboration. Anti-Racism. People-Centered. Transparency. These values drive our public health work and shape how we support and empower our employees every day. Through our policies, programs, and services, we strive to eliminate health disparities based on race, ethnicity, income, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and neighborhood. We support residents and families with over 40 programs and services that meet community needs across our neighborhoods and lifespan, including accessible community-based health and social services; community engagement and advocacy; health-promoting policies and regulations; disease and injury prevention; emergency services; and health promotion and education services. We are equally committed to investing in our people by fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment where everyone can grow, contribute and make an impact. As the nation's oldest health department, with roots dating back to 1799, our work has evolved from the needs of then to the needs of now. We provide and support accessible, high-quality community-based health services and programming, education and resources to build a healthy Boston. We are a group of dedicated neighbors and community members ready to meet the moment and deliver a safer, healthier Boston for our residents. Join us and grow your career in a workplace that values innovation, equity, and professional development. Explore career opportunities at careers.bphc.org.
Salaries
Posted range
$64K/yr – $88K/yr
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