Deputy Director, Close Rikers

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Office of the First Deputy Mayor is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Deputy Director, Close Rikers. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the Close Rikers Czar. You will support the Administration’s efforts to oversee the closure of the jails on Rikers Island, safely reduce the jail population, oversee the design of the new borough-based facilities, coordinate across city agencies, external stakeholders and Mayoral offices to ensure the success of the Rikers closure plan, and plan for the future use of the Island.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience.
• You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• You are highly organized and able to track multiple workstreams, timelines, and deliverables, with excellent project management skills.
• You are a self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team and is willing to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive organization.
• You are comfortable working with data and bring research oriented, data driven mindset to the development of public safety goals and indicators.
• You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• You can design and build compelling, visually appealing presentations and slide decks translating complex strategies for both internal and external stakeholders.
• You have experience working with multiple stakeholders and are comfortable and value diverse perspectives and experiences.
• You are solution-oriented and able to analyze multiple policy perspectives into clear policy recommendations and options.
• You maintain confidentiality and use outstanding judgment daily.

Responsibilities

• Project management and support for immediate, mid-term and long-term planning to track and coordinate all components of the plan to close Rikers, including identification of any barriers or projected negative impacts to the project.
• Work closely with relevant city agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Correction, Correctional Health Services, the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, the Department of Design and Construction.
• Assess initiatives nationwide to identify best practices and potential models for public safety.
• Prepare briefings for key stakeholders and ensure the appropriate communication of pertinent and sensitive information, including the capability to present data in a clear and understandable way.
• Track project-related documents, including schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting agendas, minutes, and status reports related to Close Rikers initiatives.
• Represent the Office of the First Deputy Mayor and Close Rikers team at meetings with stakeholders, advocates, agency leadership, staff, and internal and external committees to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks; gather information, opinions, and attitudes; identify stakeholder needs; provide interpretation and clarification; develop response options; and generate cooperation and buy-in for the plan to close Rikers Island and related public and community safety efforts.
• Additional responsibilities as required, including some administrative support for the team.
• Report to the Close Rikers Czar.

What This Job Offers

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