Job Description The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of community-based organizations throughout New York City. Our central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical, and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities. Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ADACCO), the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is seeking to hire a Community Coordinator who will be responsible for interacting with providers and the community in regards to processing procurements. The individual will also be responsible for processing contracts for services, goods and construction in an accurate and timely manner an ensure the appropriate procurement methods are being used and are in compliance with the rules associated to the funding stream in order to meet DYCD's goals and objectives. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Conducting trainings for provider, stakeholders and community members on the City's contracting and procurement process - Drafting solicitation specifications in a clear and concise manner - Processing purchase orders using various City systems - Consulting with various DYCD units to ensure the correct goods and or services are being procured - Follow the appropriate procurement method and rules for the procurement - Maintain and update procurement status reports and databases. In addition to processing procurements, the candidate will be responsible for processing contracts to registration in a timely manner which would include the responsibility determination process. 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.