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Borough Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Borough Manager - General will: - Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. - Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager

Manhattan, NY

The Borough Manager - General will: - Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. - Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Borough Manager - General will: - Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. - Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Borough Manager - General will: -Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. -Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager

Manhattan, NY

The Borough Manager - General will: - Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. - Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager - Queens

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Borough Manager - Queens will: -Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. -Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Manager - Brooklyn

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Borough Manager - Brooklyn will: -Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough. -Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing ...

City of New York

Borough Lead

Manhattan, NY

The Borough Lead will: - Assist the Deputy Borough Director and/or Borough Manager with maintaining ... key relationships in the borough and tracking high-level issues within the borough. - Work with ...

City of New York

Borough Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Borough Lead will: - Assist the Deputy Borough Director and/or Borough Manager with maintaining ... key relationships in the borough and tracking high-level issues within the borough. - Work with ...

City of New York

Borough Lead

Manhattan, NY

The Borough Lead will: - Assist the Deputy Borough Director and/or Borough Manager with maintaining ... key relationships in the borough and tracking high-level issues within the borough. - Work with ...

City of New York

Borough Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Borough Lead will: - Assist the Deputy Borough Director and/or Borough Manager with maintaining ... key relationships in the borough and tracking high-level issues within the borough. - Work with ...

City of New York

Borough Lead

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Borough Lead will: - Assist the Deputy Borough Director and/or Borough Manager with maintaining ... key relationships in the borough and tracking high-level issues within the borough. - Work with ...

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Borough Managers often face the challenge of delivering high-quality public services while working within limited budgets and resources. They must carefully prioritize projects and expenditures, often making difficult decisions on which community programs or infrastructure improvements to fund. Successful managers engage with residents and elected officials to understand community needs, foster transparency, and build consensus around budget decisions. Navigating these challenges requires strong negotiation, communication, and financial management skills, as well as the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

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A Borough Manager is a professional administrator appointed by a borough council to oversee the daily operations of a borough's government. Their responsibilities often include implementing council policies, managing municipal staff, preparing the annual budget, and ensuring the efficient delivery of public services. The role is similar to that of a city manager but specifically serves boroughs, which are a type of municipal entity found in some U.S. states. Borough Managers act as a liaison between elected officials and municipal departments, helping ensure that the community's needs are met efficiently and effectively.
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Borough Manager

Borough Manager

City of New York

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

City Of New York rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

476th of 641 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description

The Agency You'll Join:
The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You'll Work With:
The Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement (OME) is responsible for strategizing, coordinating, and executing on engagement that reaches the masses of everyday New Yorkers. We engage New Yorkers in shaping policy outcomes, demystifying government, and ensuring that the government remains accountable to serving the people of this great City. Our work is designed as a long-term project - we are building the power of everyday New Yorkers, and we are building a City that works for all of us.
The Problems You'll Solve:
The Borough Manager - General will:
- Maintain key relationships in the borough and track high-level issues within the borough.
- Work with other staff to help identify and maintain organizing opportunities in the borough.
- Help manage a team of people who are building layers of engagement throughout the borough.
- Attend relevant civic, community board, community meetings, and other events.
- When relevant, ensure follow-up on constituent cases.
- In emergencies, Borough Managers might be asked to be on the scene to represent the Mayor's Office. Emergencies include, but are not limited to, blackouts, tragic deaths, high-profile crimes, fires where people are impacted, and water main breaks or street collapses where people are evacuated from their homes.
- Help move the Office of Mass Engagement forward with their borough team in the direction of their Deputy Borough Director.
- Providing additional support as necessary.
About You:
- You are a committed organizer, passionate about ensuring that the public can meaningfully engage in the development and implementation of government policies and processes.
- You are passionate and knowledgeable about the borough.
- You are an enthusiastic collaborator.
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Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 2+ years of experience.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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