Deputy Chief of Staff

City of New York•New York, NY

10h

About The Position

The New York City Mayor’s Office oversees city services across the five boroughs, coordinates public agencies and departments, and manages public property. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice advances policies intended to promote a more equitable and vibrant New York City. Its portfolio includes the City’s economic, cultural, and labor agencies, such as the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the Department of Small Business Services. In response to the rising cost of living and the need to sustain an accessible city, the Deputy Chief of Staff supports executive leadership and the smooth day-to-day operation of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the role helps turn the administration’s vision into executable plans, coordinate office and portfolio work, and advance projects, legislation, and policy initiatives. The position also supports staffing and team coordination, communications, research, briefing materials, meetings, and stakeholder correspondence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 7 years of relevant experience, or at least 5 years with a master’s degree or higher.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong collaborator who supports executive leadership and enables team success.
Comfort operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and execution.
Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive or time-critical matters.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
A cover letter is required in addition to a resume.

Responsibilities

Serve as an operational partner to the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and senior advisors.
Coordinate day-to-day office operations, manage workflows, track priorities, and ensure follow-through across the portfolio.
Work with senior advisors, agencies, and City Hall staff to translate the administration’s vision into executable plans.
Support implementation by aligning timelines, deliverables, and internal processes across initiatives.
Oversee and monitor City Hall projects, legislation, and policy initiatives in coordination with agencies and internal team members.
Maintain tracking tools, flag risks, and support problem-solving as issues arise.
Support staffing needs across the office, including workload management.
Foster collaboration, accountability, and clear communication across the team.
Coordinate with staff working with agencies, City Hall offices, and external stakeholders.
Support the development of talking points, rollout plans, briefing materials, and speeches for the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor, as needed.
Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to correspondence from key stakeholders across business and economic sectors.