Deputy Director, External & Legislative Affairs

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Business Diversity Officer of External Affairs, the Deputy Director of External & Legislative Affairs is an instrumental part of the Office’s leadership team. In addition to advising senior leadership and providing guidance to staff, the Deputy Director helps to define the strategic vision for the external and legislative affairs portfolio and provides key support in setting overall programming on current and new initiatives. Moreover, the Deputy Director helps to ensure that day-to-day operations is coordinated and running smoothly with both internal and external stakeholders, including representing the Mayor’s Office in the recruitment of M/WBEs, building and maintaining relationships with M/WBE organizations, helping to coordinate press engagement opportunities, drafting talking points for senior leadership, and managing public-facing platforms such as social media handles and website content, among other related responsibilities as outlined below:

Requirements

You have experience in public policy analysis, programming implementation, and project management.
You have proven capacity in project management skills, including organizing and strategic planning.
You have strong quantitative and critical thinking skills.
You are proficient in MS Word, PPT, Excel, and Publisher.
You have the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, problem solve, work independently and within a team environment, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
You have the ability to maintain an enthusiastic work ethic and a positive and helpful attitude, and an ability to think outside the box.
You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
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?
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?
Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Responsibilities

Function as a project manager on strategic initiatives within the Deputy CBDO’s portfolio and as directed.
Perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of policy proposals, strategic planning efforts, and M/WBE outcomes, and make recommendations to senior staff.
Strategize and coordinate with senior leadership on policy issues, programs, and communication plans, among other priorities as identified by the Deputy CBDO.
Serve as a liaison to external M/WBE organizations, advocacy groups, and M/WBE trade groups and associations, including helping to establish and maintain relationships and responding to/resolving constituent concerns.
Assists in the coordination of internal communications to ensure senior leadership is briefed and prepared for all external meetings and events.
Assist with the identification, research, coordination, and submission of OM/WBE’s legislative priorities at the Federal, State, and City levels annually.
Assist in responding to requests made by the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and managing relationships with key staff for each division.
Serve as a support liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations to communicate on behalf of OM/WBE, and to represent OM/WBE at external events where needed.
Collaborate with the Deputy CBDO in working with City Hall Press/Communications in helping to identify, organize, and coordinate press announcements, press releases, press events, media strategies, and speaking requests.
Manage public-facing content, including, but not limited to, social media posts, website edits, publication of marketing materials, and other content for external consumption as directed by the Deputy CBDO.
In conjunction with the office, Small Business Services (SBS), and Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), assist with implementing and executing outreach strategies.
In conjunction with the CBDO, creates innovative programs that increase procurement opportunities for certified M/WBEs.
Other duties as assigned by executive management.