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 Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Senior Advisors will report to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and work across
IGA’s legislative units to serve as lead organizer on key Mayoral initiatives and priorities.
Duties of the Senior Advisor include, but are not limited to:
- Intergovernmental Liaison – serve as a liaison between City, State, and Federal
elected officials, IGA Legislative Units, IGA Senior Advisors, and relevant Mayoral
agencies and offices, to oversee projects, and develop and implement strategic
outreach to elected and advocates in furtherance of Mayoral goals.
- Interagency Coordination – coordinate with agencies, boards, commissions,
organizations, and institutions relevant to Administration goals and policy initiatives,
meet project goals and timelines and review agency and interagency work product.
- General Support – as needed, provide administrative support and coordination,
including preparation of correspondence and briefing memoranda, background
research and information for the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 06854
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the
duration of this employment.
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.
