Deputy Chief of Staff

About the role

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 Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice advances policies that promote a more equitable and vibrant New York City. The portfolio includes the City’s economic, cultural, and labor agencies, including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

The Problems You’ll Solve

New York City’s rising cost of living has increasingly put pressure on residents, workers, and institutions across every neighborhood and sector. Sustaining a dynamic, accessible city requires intentional support for career-sustaining jobs, worker development, and the economic ecosystems that allow communities to thrive. The Deputy Chief of Staff plays a central role in supporting the executive leadership of the office and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the portfolio.

Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff will help advance this work by performing the following functions:

• Executive and Office Operations Support – Serve as a key operational partner to the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and senior advisors. Coordinate day-to-day office operations, manage workflows, track priorities, and ensure follow-through across the portfolio.
• Operations Planning and Execution – Work with senior advisors, agencies, and City Hall staff to translate the administration’s vision into executable plans. Support implementation efforts by aligning timelines, deliverables, and internal processes across initiatives.
• Project and Initiative Management – In coordination with agencies and internal team members, oversee and monitor City Hall projects, legislation, and policy initiatives to ensure goals and timelines are met. Maintain tracking tools, flag risks, and support problem-solving as issues arise.
• Personnel and Team Coordination – Support staffing needs across the office, including workload management. Help drive the collective work of the team by fostering collaboration, accountability, and clear communication.
• Internal and External Communications Coordination – Work closely with staff responsible for coordinating with agencies, City Hall offices, and external stakeholders. Support the development of talking points, rollout plans, briefing materials, and speeches on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor, as needed.
• General Support – Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to correspondence from key stakeholders across the business and economic sectors.

About You

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a strong collaborator who supports executive leadership and enables team success.
• You are comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution.
• You can synthesize complex information and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
• You are proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive or time-critical matters.
• You have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Information

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Master’s degree or higher.