Chief of Staff, SLA
The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
**NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ALBANY, NY.**
The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration and the New York State Legislature. State Legislative Affairs works
toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s
agenda through State law and the State budget.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Chief of Staff will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Chief of Staff also acts as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office and State elected officials and agencies. The Chief of Staff also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor’s Office and State officials.
In addition to managing a portfolio, the Chief of Staff will perform the following additional duties:
- Assists in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program.
- Assists City agencies with State legislation.
- Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and the resulting recommendations.
- Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director.
- Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events.
- Represent Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.
About You:
- You have demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations and lobbying.
Additional Information:
- In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE REPRESEN - 30070
- Bachelor’s Degree. Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.
- 4+ years of experience.
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.