Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

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 Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established in 1984 and incorporated into the New York City Charter in 2001 to promote the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers, expand access to justice, and advance policies that strengthen immigrant communities across the city.

MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities by advising on and supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve access to services for immigrant New Yorkers and speakers of other languages. The office partners with City agencies and community organizations to strengthen language access, expand equitable access to services, and advance initiatives that support immigrant communities citywide.

The Problems You'll Solve

The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs plays a central role in advancing MOIA's partnerships across City government and with external stakeholders. This role works closely with City and State agencies, elected officials, and community partners to strengthen collaboration, identify opportunities to support immigrant New Yorkers, and ensure alignment with MOIA's strategic priorities.

The Director serves as a key liaison between MOIA and government partners, helping to build and maintain strong working relationships across City and State agencies. The role monitors emerging programs, policy developments, and initiatives affecting immigrant communities and helps ensure that MOIA remains informed about evolving issues and opportunities across government.

Working across the agency, the Director ensures that MOIA staff have awareness of emerging issues, available services, and programs offered by City and State agencies that support immigrant New Yorkers. The Director also supports MOIA teams in addressing constituent issues that require coordination with government partners and helps identify solutions through interagency collaboration.

This role works closely with the Mayor's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and other City Hall partners to support coordination on relevant intergovernmental initiatives while advancing MOIA's mission and priorities.

This position will have a broad scope of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with City and State agencies, elected officials, and key external partners.
• Monitor and track emerging programs, policy developments, and initiatives that affect immigrant New Yorkers.
• Ensure MOIA staff remain informed about available services and programs across City and State agencies.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and collaboration across government and community stakeholders.
• Support MOIA teams in resolving constituent issues that require coordination with government partners.
• Represent MOIA in meetings with government partners and intergovernmental affairs staff across City Hall.
• Represent the Agency and Commissioner at internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

The ideal candidate is an experienced public affairs or government relations professional with a strong understanding of City government and the policy landscape affecting immigrant communities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience building partnerships across government agencies and working effectively with diverse stakeholders.

The candidate will be a strong communicator and relationship-builder with the ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex intergovernmental environments. They should possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational abilities and sound judgment.

They will be a strong communicator and relationship-builders with the ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex intergovernmental environments. They should possess excellent analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational abilities and sound judgment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and operate productively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of the City government is preferred.

Specific Skills

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with government agencies or elected officials.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments in a high-intensity environment.
• Ability to track policy developments and emerging programs.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the agency.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience working in government, public policy, or a related field.

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?