Special Assistant, Bureau of Government Affairs

Division/Program Summary Description

The Office of External Affairs (OEA) manages many of the agency's most critical interactions with the public, from raising awareness and promoting healthy behaviors to advancing policies and responding to health emergencies. Housed within the Office of External Affairs, the Community Affairs unit within Bureau of Government Affairs is responsible for channeling public health information to and from elected officials, community-based organizations, community boards, and the general public.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner for Government Affairs

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Assist the government affairs bureau in build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise, support, and direct community engagement in response to quality-of-life concerns and other inquiries.

Collect agenda and notes while monitoring briefings for town halls, public meetings, and other community events in response to day-to-day operations and public health emergencies.

Work closely with the Community Affairs team on as needed attendance of community board meetings, town halls, public meetings, and City council meetings and day to day inquiries from elected officials and community boards.

Monitor and schedule meeting for the AC with community board, City Council, and other elected officials.

Provide staffing and supporting to the government affairs bureau as needed.

Other special projects or duties as assigned by the Assistant Commissioner for Government Affairs

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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

Previous community affairs experience with community boards and local elected officials are preferred. Excellent written and communications skills. Highly organized and with attention to details.

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.

, $60,889.00 – $75,000.00