Policy Advisor

The Agency Youll Join

The New York City Mayors Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs coordinating public agencies and departments and managing public property. New York
City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York Citys government. Previously
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 serve the people of the greatest
city in the world ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services working to make New York Citys
economy stronger reducing inequality improving public safety and making the city more affordable
that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership transparency fairness and efficiency as
we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team Youll Work With

The Office of the Chief of Staff to the Mayor consists of a team dedicated to advancing and executing
the Administrations agenda. The Office manages executive operations pertaining to the Mayors
policies agenda schedule events and daytoday needs. The team led by the Mayors Chief of Staff
coordinates the operations of the Office of International Affairs the Office of Operations the Office of
Special Projects and Community Events the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management
Gracie Mansion and the Office of Correspondence the Office of Engagement the Office of Emerging
Markets the Office of Sports Wellness and Recreation and the Office of Asylum Seeker Operations.

The Problems Youll Solve

The Policy Advisor will support the Chief of Staff team at large by performing the following functions:
Research & Analysis Assist DCOS in performing qualitative and quantitative research in
connection with policy proposals projects legislation and initiatives. Based on that analysis
this person will make recommendations to relevant staff members.
Project Management In coordination with appropriate team members Mayors Office Units
and City agencies assist in supporting and monitoring projects legislation and policy initiatives
to ensure that goals and timelines are met. Coordinate with agencies boards commissions and
organizations as needed.
Internal/External Stakeholder Communication Support interactions with stakeholders to
communicate and receive feedback on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the
Chief of Staff/Deputy Mayor for Administration. Create talking points and speeches as needed.
General Support As needed prepare briefing memoranda provide background research and
information coordinate meeting planning and assistance and respond to correspondence from
constituents or elected officials.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Develop integrated work plans across all aspects of the DCOS portfolio.
Lead crossfunctional teams to execute operational improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure alignment and integration of strategies.
Contribute to high priority projects.
Step in to provide strategic tactical and project management.
Provide qualitative and quantitative research on local state and federal policies within the
portfolio.
Serve as the primary liaison to Deputy Chiefs of Staff to monitor progress on projects and
provide applicable support and resources.
Other duties as assigned.

About You

You are highly organized and detailoriented with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
You have the flexibility to meet unpredictable demands.
You have the ability to work independently and within a fastpaced environment.
You have excellent time management skills.
You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You have the ability to prioritize workload and function effectively within and outside the
office.
You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel and PowerPoint.

ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE REPRESEN 30070

Qualifications :

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime