Community Associate

The Public Information Unit works closely with internal business partners to respond to requests for documents and information from members of the public, the media, litigants, and federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities of the Community Associate position include, but are not limited to, performing the following tasks under the supervision of the NYCHA Records Access Officer:

- Assist NYCHA’s business units in responding to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, subpoenas, investigations, and other inquiries.
- Work in coordination with business units to collect data in response to requests, performing document reviews for privilege, confidentiality, and other legal issues.
- Work closely with other Public Information staff to respond to FOIL requests, subpoenas, and other inquiries.
- Perform difficult and responsible clerical operations.

Additional Information

1. Submit resume and cover letter; provide three references, listing their professional association and the circumstances under which they became familiar with the candidate’s professional skills.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
4. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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