Deputy Director, SLA

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.

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 Deputy Director will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Deputy Director also acts as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and State elected officials and agencies. The Deputy Director also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor's Office and State officials.

In addition to managing a portfolio, the Deputy Director 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 the Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.

About You

• You can demonstrate an 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.
• You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently are imperative.
• You pay outstanding attention to detail and have a strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion, often under tight deadlines.
• You have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience.

Additional Information

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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
• Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
• Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?