• Intergovernmental Affairs Director

    City of New York (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    About the Office:

    The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

    About the Role:

    Under the direction of the Chief of Public Affairs, with wide latitude for initiative, judgment and action, the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs will be passionate about policy – and the relationships that drive it. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

     

    - Cultivating and managing relationships with elected officials on behalf of the agency;

     

    - Monitoring the activities of elected officials and identifying potential opportunities, obstacles, and vulnerabilities;

     

    - Monitoring legislation and policy developments at city, state, and federal levels, then analyzing potential impact;

    - Recommending and implementing strategies related to advocacy and engagement;

    - Drafting briefing materials and public remarks for leadership in advance of any meetings or public testimony. Leading MOCJ intergovernmental efforts for jail population reduction and other initiatives.

     

    - Managing multiple projects, tasks, and calendars for team, including one direct report – the Intergovernmental Affairs Manager

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    Qualifications

    1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

    2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

    3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

    4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" 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: $ 68,213.00

     

    Salary Max: $130,000.00