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Executive Assistant
- OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Posted on
08/28/2026
- Full-time
Location
OUTSIDE NYC
- No exam required
Department
ST. Legis. Affs. - ALBANY
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Job Description
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:
**NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ALBANY, NY.**
The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration and the New York State Legislature.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Executive Assistant will work towards fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assist the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through State law and the State budget.
About You:
- You can schedule meetings on behalf of SLA staff.
- You can enter data into databases and Excel sheets.
- You can review and track legislation.
- You can facilitate interactions between elected officials' offices, City and State agencies, and the Administration, including responding to requests from members and staff promptly.
- You can assist SLA staff with meeting preparations.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- You have strong problem-solving and organizational skills. - You have administrative experience in a busy, high-demand, deadline-oriented environment. - You can multitask. - You have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. - You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Adobe, and Outlook.
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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Job ID
772827
Posted until
10/27/2026
Title code
56058
Civil service title
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Executive Assistant
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
111 Washington Ave, Albany, Ny
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
Executive Assistant
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000