The mission of the Communications Group is to develop, coordinate and disseminate information about the Bank and its work to internal and external audiences. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provides information and technical assistance to financial institutions, nonprofits and others on community development issues.
• Conducts outreach in the Second District to develop regional relationships and networks.
• Facilitates exchange and building consensus across sectors to develop viable solutions to issues in low- and moderate-income communities.

• Develops and delivers messaging, articles, and information items to improve the Bank's effectiveness in communicating with, educating and engaging its employee community.
• Manages various Bankwide communication tools, such as the Bank's intranet, print publications, and other applications, tools and templates designed to support knowledge discovery, information sharing and efficient internal processes.
  

• Serves as the Bank's central contact for public and media inquiries.
• Provides public tours and arranges talks to visiting groups.
• Disseminates information regarding Bank activities to the public through the media.
• Monitors the media for developments of interest to the Bank.
• Distributes printed information about the Federal Reserve, financial markets and the U.S. and regional economies.

• Promotes sustained economic vitality by leveraging the Bank's strengths to benefit the people in the District.
• Maintains active connections with the District's people and key communities in order to inform Bank policy decisions and build support for sound monetary and regulatory policy.
• Promotes economic and financial education and greater understanding of the roles of the Federal Reserve System by providing instructional materials and programs for students and educators.

• Maintains and develops the Bank's public website.
• Oversees the group budget, administrative matters and bill payment.