Deputy Director of Outreach and Public Engagement

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

DOT is seeking a Deputy Director of Outreach and Public Engagement to help grow and expand Dining Out NYC (DONYC). Under the direction of the Director of Public Engagement, this individual will be responsible for planning and executing stakeholder outreach to support DONYC. The selected candidate will be responsible for: increasing awareness of the program’s benefits and understanding of the licensing process; studying and refining the program’s digital and in-person communication; gathering feedback from applicants and key stakeholders on the program to improve future operations; using outreach to support DOT staff around key events impacting the program, such as street redesigns, special events or changes to requirements; as needed, assist program staff in their interactions with the general public, local politicians, city agencies, elected officials, and stakeholders.

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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.

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.