Bronx Community Board 6

Bronx Community Board 6 is a City Agency serving the communities of Belmont, East Tremont, Bathgate, West Farms and Crotona Park North.

The Community Board consists of up to 50 appointed members who represent different areas of the district and who have an advisory role in the city’s land-use process, community advocacy, etc.

Role of the District Manager:

Working directly with Board Chairperson, under the executive direction of the Community Board the District Manager;

  • Maintains the day-to-day operations of the Board office including internal budget of the Board, provides accurate information to the public and maintains files and records both paper and electronic.
  • Supervises, evaluates, directs and motivates staff.
  • Makes policy and strategy recommendations to the Board including; but no limited to, Community Board #6 Capital and Expense budgets requests, and executes Board policy.
  • Resolves problems and assures delivery of City services.
  • Distributes information to the Board and community in a timely fashion, including keeping the Board website current.
  • Presides over monthly District Service Cabinet meetings, which includes establishing the agenda and creating and preparing reports to the Board.
  • Attends monthly Borough Service and Borough Board meetings.
  • Must be able to attend monthly Board meetings and committee meetings, which are scheduled in the evening; and also must attend occasional weekend events.
  • Establishes and maintains a working relationship with elected officials and their representatives, City agencies, non-profit organizations, places of worships, businesses and all other community groups and agencies.
  • Must be a strong advocate of the Community Board’s views as directed by the Board.
  • Must be able to work well with a diverse community.
  • New York City residency required, if employed by New York City for less than 2 years.

Qualification Requirements:

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations, of which one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
  2. An associate degree from an accredited community college and four years of full-time satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or planning or related fields, or public information or relations, of which one year must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
  3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience in community work, public administration or relates fields, or public information or relations, of which one year much have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
  4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2” or “3” above.

Essential Skills:

  • A history of strong managerial, organizational and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, writing skills and computer competency. Familiarity with social media.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competencies within a diverse population.
  • Bilingual a plus.

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume by postal mail ONLY by June 3, 2016to:

Search Committee

Bronx Community Board 6

P.O. BOX 580283

Bronx, New York 10458

Please do not call or visit the Community Board office regarding your application.

  • Residents and members of Bronx Community Board 6 are encouraged to apply
  • This position is classified in the non-competitive class
  • For FLSA purposes, this position is Exempt
  • This position offers a competitive fringe benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance and more.
  • Salary commensurate with experience

The City of New York and Bronx Community Board 6 are Equal Opportunity Employers