About the job
The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office oversees city services across the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments while managing public property. The administration is committed to enhancing affordability, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring efficient service delivery, and strengthening New York City’s economy. We prioritize leadership, transparency, equity, and efficiency as we actively recruit diverse talents from various sectors to enrich our team. For current job opportunities, please visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
The Mayor’s Office of Appointments (MOA) aids the Mayor in identifying and selecting candidates for senior-level positions, including commissioners and members for over 200 boards and commissions essential to the city’s operations and growth. MOA plays a vital role in talent recruitment, supporting the Administration in creating a sustainable and diverse talent pipeline for its senior leadership roles.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Appointments Manager will:
- Manage scheduling and logistics for interviews and selection meetings.
- Draft briefing materials, reports, and communications for both internal and external audiences as required.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Appointments Director and the broader team to ensure seamless operations.
- Undertake additional responsibilities as necessary.
About You:
- You can work independently on projects with clearly defined goals in a fast-paced environment.
- You have a keen attention to detail with excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
- You demonstrate sound judgment and discretion while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive documents.
- You possess a basic understanding of New York City agencies and the political landscape, or are eager to learn.
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