Deputy Director, SLA

City of New York • Albany, NY

5d • $140,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration and the New York State Legislature. State Legislative Affairs works toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through State law and the State budget. The Deputy Director will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Deputy Director also acts as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office and State elected officials and agencies. The Deputy Director also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor’s Office and State officials. In addition to managing a portfolio, the Deputy Director will perform the following additional duties: Assists in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program. Assists City agencies with State legislation. Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and the resulting recommendations. Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director. Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events. Represent the Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.

Requirements

• Demonstrate an understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations, and lobbying.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion, often under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests for an assigned portfolio.
• Act as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office and State elected officials and agencies.
• Facilitate and approve meetings between the Mayor’s Office and State officials.
• Assist in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program.
• Assist City agencies with State legislation.
• Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and the resulting recommendations.
• Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director.
• Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events.
• Represent the Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.

What This Job Offers

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