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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

City of New York

New York, NYJob$63–98K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$63–98K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Community Coordinator assists the Director in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating community-based waste management programs. The role supports waste management and recycling initiatives through interdepartmental coordination, program analysis, staff training, community outreach, reporting, and special projects to advance departmental objectives and effective service delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interdepartmental CoordinationProgram EvaluationData AnalysisStaff TrainingCommunity OutreachSpreadsheet DevelopmentDashboard DevelopmentResearch

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentCommunity Work ExperienceHigh School or EquivalentSix Years Community WorkOne Year Community Work

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Description

Under general direction, and with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Community Coordinators will assist the Director in planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating community-based waste management programs, projects, and initiatives to support departmental objectives and ensure effective service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and develop interdepartmental relationships with NYCHA departments, divisions, and external agencies, including the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), to facilitate the implementation, coordination, and administration of waste management and recycling programs.

  • Prepare and review program evaluation reports, conduct data analysis, assess program plans, funding allocations, and performance measures. Collects, compiles, and analyzes operational data; identifies trends and areas for improvement; and develops recommendations for policies, procedures, and program enhancements.

  • Provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to subordinate staff and field personnel regarding the implementation, administration, and management of waste management and recycling initiatives. Coordinates with Information Technology (IT) and Learning and Development (L&D) staff to develop, update, and distribute training materials and resources for field staff.

  • Coordinate and support community outreach and engagement activities related to waste management, recycling, and compliance initiatives. Performs responsible administrative and clerical functions, including the collection, verification, organization, and maintenance of waste management data and program records.

  • Coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of recycling initiatives to ensure program effectiveness and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements. Analyzes program performance, prepares statistical summaries, and develops and maintains spreadsheets, tracking tools, and performance reports.

  • Collaborate with Information Technology staff in the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the Waste Management Division (WMD) dashboard. Assists in identifying data and reporting requirements, evaluating system functionality, monitoring program metrics, and assessing the effectiveness of departmental training programs.

  • Lead, coordinate, or provide support for special projects and program initiatives as assigned, including research, data collection, program monitoring, interdepartmental coordination, preparation of reports, and implementation of operational improvements.

Additional Information

  1. NYCHA employees applying for 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).

  2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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 qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Qualifications

  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

  2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

  3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.

Salary Min: $ 62,868.00

Salary Max: $ 97,593.00

How this job compares

Set against the 1,330 open Program Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–98K/yr
  • New York median$63–75K/yr74 salary ranges
  • US median$60–73K/yr387 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $80K, is 16% above the New York median midpoint ($69K) — in the top quarter of Program Coordinator salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 176 open Program Coordinator jobs in New York and 1,330 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Program Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (837 postings).
Education
301 of the 1,330 open Program Coordinator jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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