MAYORS OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT

NYC HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP TRAINING ACADEMY
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
The Mayors Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs,
coordinates the citywide delivery of domestic violence services, and works with diverse
communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works alongside City agencies,
community based and advocacy organizations, local leaders, and service providers to expand
access to services citywide for victims and their children to receive the help that they need.
OVERVIEW:
The NYC Healthy Relationships Training Academy (the Academy) is an educational program in
which trained Peer Educators facilitate workshops on dating violence prevention and healthy
relationships for young people ages 11-24 throughout New York City. Workshops take place at a
variety of youth-centered programs in all five boroughs. The Academy also offers workshops for
parents and trainings for staff. The Academy, along with the entirety of the Mayors Office to
Combat Domestic Violence, is part of the Mayors Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety,
targeted at improving public safety at the fifteen public housing developments with some of the
highest rates of violent crime. The Program Assistant will report to the Director of Youth
Programs.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with coordination and scheduling of Academy workshops and the supervision of
the Peer Educator team;
Facilitate workshops with teens, parents and organizational staff as needed;
Develop training activities for Peer Educator staff meetings;
Provide ongoing feedback regarding enhancement of project activities;
Secure new, long-term partnerships with schools, colleges, community organizations and
other organizations;
Assist with coordination of Academys social media activities;
Assist with developing and preparing materials for target audiences and special
populations;
Manage Academy database and conduct data entry for workshop pre- and post-tests;
Attend meetings with OCDV program staff; and
Perform projects, tasks and analyses, as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR SKILLS:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, require; and at least one
year of professional experience;
Professional experience in the field of peer education, facilitation and/or youth education
required;
Professional experience working in the field of domestic violence or other gender based
issues with a strong knowledge of the dynamics of dating violence, tools for a healthy
relationship, child welfare and the New York City foster care system;
Must be comfortable with public speaking in various settings to varying group sizes, and
comfortable performing community outreach;
Must be able to work well in a team environment and with all levels of supervisory staff;
Strong organizational, time management, and logistical skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Strong facility with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of SPSS and Access, preferred;
Bilingual in English and another language, preferred.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter including salary requirements,
resume and three 3 references to: OCDV jobs@cityhall.nyc.gov
New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment.
The City of New York and the Office of the Mayor Are Equal Opportunity Employers.