Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

Position
Deputy Chief of Staff

Job Number: 41889

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of

New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’

Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the City, State and

Federal Legislative Affairs Offices, as well as the offices of the City Comptroller, Public Advocate and

Borough Presidents. The office keeps the Mayor and the First Deputy Mayor informed about

intergovernmental issues and is the liaison between the City and other governments, seeking to foster

constructive links between the Administration and these entities.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Deputy Chief of Staff will report to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and work across IGA’s

legislative units to serve as an organizer on key Mayoral initiatives and priorities.

Duties of the Deputy Chief of Staff include, but are not limited to:

• Intergovernmental Liaison –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.

About You

• Experience working in government preferred, prior experience with administrative and

procurement.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate (JD/MPA/MS) preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the local

legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City agency operations and lobbying.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills along with a strong work-ethic and the ability to

work independently are imperative.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $125,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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 Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment