Chief of Staff

City of New York • New York, NY

10d • $180,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Chief of Staff serves as the Commissioner's principal advisor and leads the Office of the Commissioner. Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the Chief of Staff is responsible for driving organizational strategy, coordinating executive priorities, and ensuring alignment across the Office of Community Safety. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Chief of Staff oversees communications, external affairs, and strategic initiatives; supervises the Deputy Chief of Staff; and works closely with City Hall, partner agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders to advance the Office's mission and strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in government, public administration, public policy, communications, intergovernmental affairs, strategy, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent political judgment and discretion, with the ability to navigate complex relationships and fast-moving situations.
• Strong strategic thinking, organizational leadership, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build consensus, and manage complex cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Commissioner's principal advisor on organizational strategy, agency priorities, and executive decision-making.
• Lead the Office of the Commissioner and coordinate executive priorities across the Office.
• Work closely with the Deputy Mayor of Community Safety and agency leadership to support the continued development of the Office of Community Safety and its transition into a standalone City agency.
• Represent the Commissioner in internal and external meetings, as appropriate.
• Lead high-priority strategic initiatives on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Coordinate cross-divisional and cross-agency initiatives that advance the Office's strategic priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the Office's impact through strategic partnerships, policy development, and innovative programs.
• Oversee special projects requiring executive leadership and coordination.
• Lead the Office's strategy for engagement with City Hall, elected officials, government agencies, community-based organizations, advocates, philanthropic partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Serve as the Office's primary liaison to key City, State, and Federal agencies and elected officials.
• Coordinate cross-agency initiatives, advisory boards, and strategic partnerships that advance agency priorities.
• Monitor emerging legislation, policy developments, and external issues relevant to OCS priorities.
• Lead the Office's communications strategy in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Communications.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across OCS divisions, initiatives, and public-facing materials.
• Oversee communications plans supporting agency priorities and major initiatives.
• Review and approve high-profile external communications, as appropriate.
• Supervise the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Office's communications and external affairs staff.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, promoting accountability, and supporting professional growth.
• Foster collaboration across divisions and ensure effective execution of executive priorities.
• Work closely with members of the Senior Leadership Team to advance agency priorities.
• Lead or support high-priority initiatives requiring coordination across multiple divisions, City Hall, and partner agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive