The Office of New York City Council Member Ben Kallos is seeking a highly motivated Scheduler and Community Liaison for an immediate opening.

DUTIES: The Scheduler and Community Liaison will maintain the Council Member’s fast-paced schedule and engage actively with Upper East Side, Midtown East, Roosevelt Island and El Barrio residents and community groups. The role also involves recruitment of interns and volunteers and some management of the vibrant educational internship program. Opportunity to take on an independent project outside of core responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling responsibilities: schedule and plan for all meetings, hearings and events; update and maintain the calendar; plan special events, including monthly forums and annual events.
• Community liaison responsibilities: serve as primary point of contact for designated community groups and areas; attend evening community meetings and report back; engage key community issues to ensure residents’ needs are met.
• Intern coordinator responsibilities: recruit, interview, and orient interns to the office and help manage aspects of the educational internship program.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated college graduate with a strong wish to make a positive difference in the community. They will be an excellent listener and communicator in all formats, attentive to details, and able to give and take feedback with fellow staffers and the Council Member. The candidate must be willing to work evenings at least once a week, up to three times a week, and one weekend shift roughly once every two months. Flexibility and a positive, team-oriented attitude are required. This is a great position for a candidate seeking to gain entry and experience to New York City government. The New York City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and all are encouraged to apply.

OUR TEAM: Ben Kallos is a progressive Democrat who stands for affordable housing, women’s rights, investing in education, and government that is open, transparent and accountable. Our team values openness, supporting (and joking with) one another, and the willingness and drive to rethink and refine the way we do our jobs in order to get the best results.

SALARY: Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The position comes with an excellent benefits package including health, dental, optical, life, transit and retirement benefits.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to: Jesse Towsen, Chief of Staff, Office of Council Member Ben Kallos, Jobs@BenKallos.com.