The Board of Correction seeks an enthusiastic, part-time Policy & Communications Associate with a passion for engaging stakeholders in the Board’s initiatives and providing strategic and creative communications to promote the Board’s goals. Under the direction of the Director of Policy & Communications, the Associate will be responsible for producing internal and external communications, drafting standard operating procedures for the Policy & Communications Unit, and assisting with public meeting operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Draft external and internal communications in support of the Board’s mission and strategic direction
• Support the coordination of forums, workshops, and conference engagements with stakeholders and partners
• Support the development and production of standard operating procedures, reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, social media content, and press releases in a clear and concise fashion
• Manage public relations, information output, press releases and media requests, social media and/or advertising efforts
• Upload documents to agency website, City portals, and social media accounts; serve on website redesign committee
• Participate in a variety of special projects assigned by the Director of Policy & Communications, as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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.

• Commitment to the mission of the NYC Board of Correction and to excellence in public management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior level staff and successfully managing special projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and on a team.
• Experience planning and executing networking events, webinars, public forums, and/or conferences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and strong internet research skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner with discretion and integrity.
• People with direct experience with the criminal justice system, including former incarceration, are encouraged to apply. Time in correctional or related facility may be substituted for a portion of the required experience, up to a maximum of two years.

The New York City Board of Correction (BOC) is a nine-person, non-judicial oversight board, which regulates, monitors, and inspects the correctional facilities of the City. We are a nationally unique institution with broad powers of access and oversight under the New York City Charter.

The City Charter mandates the Board’s five functions:

• Establish and ensure compliance with minimum standards “for the care, custody, correction, treatment, supervision, and discipline of all persons held or confined under the jurisdiction of the Department of Correction”
• Investigate serious incidents
• Review grievances from people in custody and staff
• Evaluate the performance of the Department of Correction
• Make recommendations on areas of key correctional planning.

For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID# 584799.

For all other applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 584799.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this career opportunity

Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget approval.

The New York City Administrative Code requires an employee in this title to establish city residence within 90 days of entering City service and to remain in compliance with the city residence requirement as a condition of employment.

The City of New York and the Board of Correction is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Candidates who are contacted will be asked to complete an initial phone interview. Candidates who are subsequently called for an in-person interview will be required to submit a writing sample or complete a brief writing and analysis assignment.

Temporary, 21 hrs./wk.

2 Lafayette Street, NYC (Episodic Visits to Rikers Island)

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.