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Director of Communications

NYC Department of Finance
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

DOF’s is seeking a Director of Communications. Reporting to the Senior Advisor & Director of External Affairs, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

  • Managing and coordinating press activities around strategic initiatives, projects, and policy efforts.
  • Serving as a key liaison to communications or press personnel in the Mayor’s Office, elected offices, government agencies, community boards, and external organizations.
  • Serve as the agency’s chief spokesperson.
  • Assist in the agency’s public facing efforts, press response preparation, testimonies, briefing materials, proactive reporter outreach, and public remarks.
  • Serve as one of the key agency’s press contacts.
  • Assist in leading the agency’s rapid response and crisis communications.
  • Formulate and execute communication and press plans for DOF, MOPI, and ODTP.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 06885

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York 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.

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