Community Relations Liaison

Community Relations Liaison Location Syracuse, NY (Downtown area) :

New York State Senator John Mannion is currently seeking an articulate and organized individual to join his team as a Community Relations Liaison in his District office located in Syracuse. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for public service and for helping others. The ideal candidate will also possess the following competencies: ?Excellent oral and written communication skills ?Proven history of building relationships ?Strong empathy and listening skills ?Ability to problem-solve ?Bachelor's degree (required) This position may require a flexible work schedule including occasional nights and weekends when after-hours event attendance is required Duties Description This dynamic role will include the following responsibilities:

• Collecting and maintaining an internal database of potential award/proclamation recipients and reviewing with the Senator and Chief of Staff/District Director
• Drafting, writing, and printing various awards, including but not limited to, proclamations, certificates, commendation awards, empire awards, etc.
• Maintaining community relations with various organizations, such as YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Lions Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Schools, each school in the district, every fire district/department, police departments, etc., to ensure we are invited to and have the opportunity to present at awards, proclamations, and certificates
• Coordinating various small events for the Office, including but not limited to events to hand out awards/recognition, and staffing such events as necessary
• Conducting advance work (visiting location, setting up, corresponding with appropriate entities) for any events
• Staffing the Senator at events, taking photos as necessary, and ensuring all information is brought back to the team
• Representing the Senator at events and speaking on the Senator's behalf, including but not limited to, award events or mobile office hours, when he is unable to attend
• Coordinating our own events with the Office's events team and assisting with clerical tasks including printing materials, putting together award booklets and brochures, etc., as necessary
• Writing and drafting additional correspondence for the office, as necessary
• Updating bluebird database with contact from the office, as necessary

Additional Comments

Starting range is $40,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience and education. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Submissions without both will not be considered. Benefits: ?Dental insurance ?Employee assistance program ?Flexible spending account ?Health insurance ?Life insurance ?Paid time off ?Parental leave ?Retirement plan ?Tuition reimbursement ?Vision insurance ?Wellness program The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer: we do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.