Deliverable to residents. The Deputy Mayor of Economic Development will be responsible for delivering economic growth, job creation, and expanded opportunity to the people of New Orleans. This position will develop, implement and deliver on the city's economic development strategy, including business retention and attraction, workforce development, supplier diversity, neighborhood revitalization, small business, entrepreneurship and innovation, a...
Deliverable to residents. The Communications Director leads the City of New Orleans' strategic communications on behalf of the Mayor, ensuring that residents receive clear, timely, honest, and accessible information about city services, priorities, programs, and actions. The Communications Director manages the Mayor's Communications Office, oversees all proactive and responsive messaging, and serves as the Mayor's primary liaison to the media. Th...
Deliverable to residents. The Chief Economist provides citywide economic analysis, revenue forecasting, and fiscal outlook guidance to support strategic decision-making, long-term financial planning, and budget development. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Chief Economist develops economic projections and advises city leadership on market conditions, labor trends, business climate dynamics, and demographic shifts that affect Ne...
Deliverable to residents. The Director of the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) serves as the City's principal advisor and coordinator for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. This role oversees the City's comprehensive emergency management, homeland security, and disaster and risk mitigation strategies and ensures that New Orleans maintains readiness to respond to natural disasters, ...
Deliverable to residents. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) safeguards public funds, balances the City's budget, and ensures every tax dollar is used transparently and effectively. The CFO provides executive leadership over the City's overall financial strategy, fiscal planning, and long-term sustainability. This role works closely with the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Director of Finance to ensure alignment between strategi...
Deliverable to residents. The Chief Innovation and Information Officer (CIO) leads the City's efforts to modernize government operations and improve resident services through technology, data, and digital transformation. The CIO supports the delivery of excellent and efficient city services by making it easier for residents and businesses to access permits, report issues, and track progress on city priorities with transparency, security, and spee...
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient city services and infrastructure improvements to the people of New Orleans, and for serving as a strong fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars and delivering a balanced budget. As the city’s chief administrative and operating officer, the CAO leads day-to-day operations across city departments, drives accountability and performance manageme...
