• Legislative Representative

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    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.

     

    The Team You’ll Work With

     

    The Mayor’s Office of State Legislative Affairs (SLA) serves as the principal liaison between the

    Administration of Mayor Eric Adams and the New York State Legislature and Executive, working to

    foster productive relationships with the Governor’s office, State Senate and Assembly. The Office

     

    assists the Mayor's Administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through

     

    State law and the State budget.

     

    This position is based out of the Albany, N.Y. Office.

     

    The Problems You’ll Solve

    The Senior Advisor will be assigned a portfolio of City agencies and be responsible for all legislative and

    budget activity, hearings and member requests related to the specific agencies. The Senior Advisor will

     

    act as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office, agencies, and State government, facilitating and approving

     

    all meetings between State elected officials and staff and agency officials and commissioners.

    Duties of a Senior Advisor include, but are not limited to:

    - Tracking legislation introduced by the State Legislature and monitoring its progress as it moves

     

    through the legislative process.

     

    - Working with agencies in reviewing and preparing legislation.

     

    - Working with agencies in crafting responses to State legislation and budget proposals.

     

    - Preparing written analyses of legislation, including but not limited to public memos in support

     

    or opposition.

     

    - Reviewing weekly interagency reports and memos.

     

    - Facilitating interactions between the State and the Administration, including responding to

     

    requests from members and staff in a timely manner.

     

    - Coordinating delegation meetings and/or special events; and

     

    - Handling special projects as identified by the Director.

     

    About You

     

    - Bachelor’s Degree.

     

    - Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the New

     

    York State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations

     

    and lobbying.

     

    - Excellent verbal, writing, research, analytical and organizational skills, with a strong work-ethic

     

    and the ability to work independently.

     

    - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner with

     

    constantly shifting priorities.

     

    - A clear commitment to public service.

     

    - Resilient, flexible and positive mindset; and

     

    - Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic team culture

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    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.

     

    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.

     

    Salary Min: $ 60,889.00

     

    Salary Max: $ 85,000.00