Roosevelt Island Jobs Available With RIOC For Youth Center Program Assistants And Communications/Event Coordinator

How would you like to have a short commute and walk to work at the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)?  RIOC has positions available for Youth Center Program Assistants and a Communications/Event Coordinator.

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According to RIOC

TITLE: Youth Center Program Assistant(s)
Annual Base Salary: $45,000
Reports to: Director of Community Affairs
Position Status:Full time

SUMMARY:

The Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing the Youth Center’s Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer programs. The incumbent provides quality customer service and ensures a safe, fun, and positive environment within the youth and teen program.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Plan seasonal sports curriculum, coordinate and promote the Roosevelt Island Youth Sports Programs
• Work hands-on in programming these activities
• Provide quality customer service to members, volunteers and participants
• Obtain, organize and manage volunteer staff to assist with the operations of the programs
• Assist with youth development programs
• Successfully obtain and file registration forms and waivers from participants
• Suggest and place order requests for equipment pertinent to the program within the operational budget
• Perform administrative duties which support the Youth Center Program
• Assist with the research and implementation and delivery of sport specific training for volunteer coaches
• Assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Education, Liberal Arts, other related field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and office procedures.
• Experience in DYCD programs.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Knowledge of and history working with youth and providing services consistent with positive youth development principals.

More info and to apply here.

Also:

Communications & Event Coordinator

DEPT: Community Affairs

Local government agency seeks a strong writer with unbeatable organizational skills and a desire to work closely with a small NYC community.

Summary:

As Communications and Event Coordinator, you will work in the agency’s Community Affairs department on many exciting projects on a daily basis. Examples include planning an Island-wide arts festival, soliciting community input on new capital projects, putting together and writing a community newsletter, meeting with local groups to discuss or promote their latest activities, and more. If you enjoy finding creative solutions to diverse challenges and having high level of autonomy, this may be the job for you.

Major Responsibilities:

• Writing and editing newsletters, statements, press releases, and media alerts for clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Planning and coordinating several yearly free community events & event series.
• Getting the word out to the public through the web, print, and social media about important events, initiatives, and developments in the corporation and community.
• Responding to press and public inquiries; working with various internal departments to fact-check and craft accurate statements and responses.
• Promoting a consistent, positive public image for the corporation with a focus on transparency; maintaining an open line of communication with the community.

Must-have Skills:

• Impeccable grammar and writing skills
• Ability to adjust the tone of your writing to suit a specific audience
• Capability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Top-notch project management, organization, and communication skills
• Experience with HTML/CSS, graphic design, or photography is a plus
• Marketing or communications background strongly preferred
• Prior event coordination or planning experience
• Most importantly…You should have a strong desire to learn and grow!...

... Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year

More info and to apply here.

Good luck!!!!!