About the job
The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office plays a pivotal role in managing city services across all five boroughs, ensuring the coordination of public agencies and departments, as well as overseeing public property. This administration is dedicated to making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and delivering efficient services while strengthening New York City’s economy. We prioritize leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency, actively seeking diverse talents from various sectors to enhance our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
The Mayor’s Office of City Legislative Affairs (CLA) is the primary liaison between the Administration and the City Council under the Mamdani Administration. CLA focuses on building productive relationships and supporting the Administration in shaping public policy, advancing the legislative agenda, negotiating City Council legislation, and preparing for public hearings.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Senior Advisor will report directly to the Director of City Legislative Affairs and will undertake a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Acting as a liaison among the NYC Council, Citywide Elected Officials, Administration officials, and relevant Mayoral agencies to oversee projects and implement strategic outreach aligned with Mayoral objectives.
- Collaborating with agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions to meet Administration goals and project timelines while reviewing agency and interagency outputs.
- Providing administrative support, including drafting correspondence, preparing briefing memoranda, conducting background research, and compiling information for the Director of City Legislative Affairs.
- Conducting research on local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, and other legal documents, collaborating with the NYC Law Department to assess legal implications for policy needs.
About You:
- You thrive both independently and in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- You are a self-starter who contributes positively to a learning culture and is willing to perform a wide range of tasks in a dynamic organization.
- You are adept at quickly grasping complex technical concepts and communicating them effectively to senior staff across City Hall.
- You possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Your exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills set you apart.
- Experience with the agencies in the portfolio is highly desirable.
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