First Deputy Mayor

Position
Innovation Team Project Director

Job Number: 42224

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 NYC I-Team seeks three (3) I-Team Project Directors to lead the day-to-day management of
analysis, idea-generation activities, and initiative development and implementation. The Project
Directors will report to the I-Team Director and work closely with a team of 10 interdisciplinary
problem-solvers to engage agency staff, external experts, community organizations and NYC residents
to co-design effective, impactful solutions to persistent urban problems.

The first of its kind in NYC, the I-Team aims to advance innovative and equitable solutions founded in
research, global best practices, quantitative and qualitative data, and the lived experiences of New
Yorkers. The Project Director must be a believer in government as a way to solve big problems, curious
about ways to make government work better, and committed to community engagement as a critical
foundation upon which to build effective and equitable solutions.

The Problems You’ll Solve
I-Team Project Director

The NYC I-Team seeks three (3) I-Team Project Directors to lead the day-to-day management of
analysis, idea-generation activities, and initiative development and implementation. The Project
Directors will report to the I-Team Director and work closely with a team of 10 interdisciplinary

problem-solvers to engage agency staff, external experts, community organizations and NYC residents
to co-design effective, impactful solutions to persistent urban problems.

The first of its kind in NYC, the I-Team aims to advance innovative and equitable solutions founded in
research, global best practices, quantitative and qualitative data, and the lived experiences of New
Yorkers. The Project Director must be a believer in government as a way to solve big problems, curious
about ways to make government work better, and committed to community engagement as a critical
foundation upon which to build effective and equitable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establishing strong relationships with partners, including government officials, private and

• Researching specific policy areas that are priorities of the City and Mayor;
• Consulting with internal and external experts in order to fully understand the problem and

and communicating progress to team members.

About You
Successful candidates for the I-Team Project Director position will have experience managing a high-
performing team and monitoring their progress towards a goal; policy analysis and development
experience; direct experience working with government and/or private sector leaders; and the ability
to thoughtfully communicate with and respectfully engage diverse stakeholders around a shared vision
for achieving results. A dedication to using innovative approaches to finding impactful solutions to the
complex issues facing city governments and taking risks to test bold ideas, while always keeping
residents in mind, is a must.

Applicants who demonstrate outstanding communications, analytic, writing and interpersonal skills will
be of greatest interest. Other qualifications include:

• A record of delivering significant results and impact in the civic sector;
• The ability to delegate tasks and work in team settings effectively;
• Comfort with establishing targets and delivering measurable results;
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Urban

Studies, Multi-media studies, Architecture, Design or related discipline; advanced degree
preferred;

• Eight or more years of experience in civic tech, community development, public policy, civic

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Initiative development and implementation
• Project Management
• Community engagement
• Research and data analysis
• Partnership development
• Intergovernmental affairs
• Information technology
• Writing & editing
• Policy analysis and development
• Graphic design and/or multi-media and/or GIS/mapping
• Proficiency in a language other than English

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 $120,000 to $140,000.

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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accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at
EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment