About the job
The Agency You'll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office plays a pivotal role in administering city services across all five boroughs. Our mission is to enhance the affordability of the city, combat inequality, boost public safety, and ensure the efficient delivery of services, all while reinforcing New York City's economy. We prioritize leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency in our operations, and we are committed to bringing together diverse talents from various sectors to join our dynamic team. For a complete list of current job opportunities, please visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
This position falls under the Deputy Mayor for Operations, who oversees an extensive range of City Agencies, including the Departments of Citywide Administration Services, Design & Construction, Environmental Protection, Parks and Recreation, Records, Sanitation, Technology & Innovation, and Transportation, alongside the New York City Fire Department and NYC Emergency Management. The Deputy Mayor also supervises various Mayor’s Offices focused on Capital Project Delivery, Climate & Environmental Justice, Environmental Coordination, Data & Analytics, Contract Services, Nonprofit Services, and Operations.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
As a Policy Advisor, reporting to a Senior Advisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a liaison between the Deputy Mayor's Office and the Departments of Parks & Recreation and Transportation.
- Promoting Administration priorities in transportation planning, safe streets initiatives, and enhancing access to open spaces.
- Facilitating inter-agency collaboration to ensure effective project and program execution.
- Providing project management support, particularly for sensitive and high-profile initiatives.
- Collaborating with agency personnel to implement streamlined schedules, budgets, and deliverables while addressing challenges.
- Assisting in the implementation of strategic guidance shared with various agencies.
- Working with Intergovernmental Affairs and Legislative Affairs at city, state, and federal levels to address inquiries from elected officials and support public engagement efforts.
- Cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders, including nonprofits, community organizations, and advocates.
- Drafting, editing, and coordinating briefings, memos, and presentations that convey complex policy matters effectively.
- Coordinating across Deputy Mayor teams to monitor projects and manage daily operational issues.
About You:
- You possess prior experience in government.
- You have a background in planning and stakeholder relations.
- You bring expertise in business operations, process design, and project management.