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:
The Office of the First Deputy ensures that City government runs efficiently and focuses on many of the administration’s top priorities – from creating opportunities for young people to strengthening the city’s civic infrastructure – the office works in partnership with stakeholders inside and outside of city government to develop, scale, coordinate, and deliver policies, plans and operations in an equitable and sustainable way.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Office of the First Deputy Mayor is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff to the First Deputy Mayor. This individual will work closely with the Office of the First Deputy Mayor’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staffs and will provide critical executive and programmatic support for the team. This role will be responsible for operationally serving as a key liaison between the Chief of Staff, the First Deputy Mayor’s team, and other stakeholders across the administration.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage the Chief of Staff's schedule, priorities, and workflow, and work with the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations to exercise judgment to ensure time is allocated strategically and meetings are prepared comprehensively.
- Serve as a point of contact for the Chief of Staff and work to triage requests, managing communications, and determining appropriate routing of issues to the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.
- Support the Chief of Staff with research, analysis, stakeholder coordination, and implementation support.
- Anticipate challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions proactively to keep operations running smoothly.
- Support with note-taking during meetings and ensure there is appropriate follow-up and meeting continuity.
- Work alongside the First Deputy Mayor’s Special Assistant to support the First Deputy Mayor, including evenings and weekends.
- Report to the Chief of Staff of the First Deputy Mayor.
About You:
- You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
- You have experience working with multiple stakeholders.
- You have strong organizational and time management skills.
- You maintain professional maturity in representing the Office of the First Deputy Mayor.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 3+ years of experience.
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1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory, administrative, analytical, research, service, support, or computer related experience; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and 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.
The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.
