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About the Role

The Office of Equity & Racial Justice LGBTQIA+ Affairs seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven professional to serve as Community Engagement & Communications Manager. This role will support the Director in communications, community engagement, and operational functions, playing a critical role in strengthening relationships with LGBTQIA+ communities, coordinating outreach, and advancing cross-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

Support development and implementation of community engagement and communications strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with LGBTQIA+ community organizations, advocacy groups, service providers, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate and support community meetings, listening sessions, public events, and outreach initiatives.
Draft and manage communications materials including newsletters, social media content, talking points, press materials, presentations, website content, and community updates.
Assist with planning and promotion of public awareness campaigns and Citywide initiatives.
Monitor community concerns, emerging issues, and public feedback impacting LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers.
Support coordination with City agencies to promote equitable and inclusive messaging and community-centered outreach efforts.
Represent the Office at community events, forums, and interagency meetings.
Maintain outreach tracking systems, stakeholder contact lists, and engagement reports.
Collaborate with internal teams on strategic initiatives, public education efforts, and special projects.
Support rapid response communications and stakeholder coordination during time-sensitive issues.
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential matters.
Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to advance equity-focused initiatives for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Provide strategic, tactical, and project management support across the Office as priorities evolve.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission.

Requirements

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.
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.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above degree/experience requirements, with at least one year of experience as described in the degree requirement.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Event coordination experience
Cultural competence
Commitment to equity and inclusive public engagement

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2 years of experience (with Bachelor's degree)
6 years of experience (with High School diploma/equivalent)

Education Level

Baccalaureate degree
High school graduation or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$85,000 - $95,000
$90,000 to $100,000
USD 62868 - USD 97593

Benefits

Competitive market salary
Equity for all full-time roles
Exceptional benefits

About the Company

The City of New York Office of the Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice LGBTQIA+ Affairs is dedicated to supporting the Director in communications, community engagement, and operational functions.
Agency: OFFICE OF RACIAL EQUITY

Equal Opportunity

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.