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:
For half a century, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has been the liaison between the New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with City offices and agencies, MOPD ensures City initiatives, programs, and policies address the needs and interests of people with disabilities. The office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, national, and international levels to make certain accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all public and private stakeholders alike.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
- Works as part of the MOPD’s leadership team to develop and implement a long-term and short-term strategic organizing plan for disability access and inclusion in NYC.
- Supports and collaborates with existing local organizations in NYC and nationally in disability justice and adjunct fields.
- Develop and share out in various mediums to disability communities the resources, assistance, and advocacy from MOPD.
- Supervise 3 Community Advocates to assist their work on training and facilitating workshops, provide guidance, and collaborate with other models of organizing related to disability rights.
- Working with the Assistant Commissioner, partner with city agencies to provide training and workshops to staff on disability justice.
- Active participation in MOPD Leadership meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You:
- You have excellent communication and persuasion to disability rights organizations and other external stakeholders.
- You are a team player, a professional, and enjoy working in collaboration with others.
Additional Information
- In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.
Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 5+ 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.
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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.
