Director Intergov & Legislative Affairs

New York City, NY • Manhattan, NY

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About The Position

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the city's Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination. Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination. CCHR is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as the Director, Intergovernmental & Legislative Affairs. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Policy and External Affairs, and in coordination with other units, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of CCHR's Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. This includes management of CCHR's legislative portfolio.

Requirements

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in '1' above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in '1' above.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of experience in legislative affairs, public policy, or intergovernmental relations.
• Strong understanding of the NYC legislative processes and familiarity with the Human Rights Law.
• Demonstrated Commitment to equity, civil rights, and human rights, and familiarity with antidiscrimination laws.
• Experience working on legislation and policy to advance racial justice, and demonstrated commitment to rights of immigrant communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender communities, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, and people with criminal convictions and to challenging all forms of discrimination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret legislative documents and draft policy recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Experience collaborating with non-profits, advocacy groups, and government agencies.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms for research and communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized individual.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and strong work ethic.
• Fluency in a language other than English, preferably one common in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Department's Legislative Portfolio. Review proposed legislation and assess for potential impact, and coordinate departmental positions on legislation.
• Helping lead and represent the agency in intergovernmental efforts across multi-agency, cross-sector steering committees and other initiatives.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and tracking City, State and Federal legislation and policy developments for issues as well as opportunities related to antidiscrimination law.
• Drafting testimony, Q&A, Fiscal Impact Statements, and briefing materials to be presented by staff at City hearings.
• Preparing briefing materials for staff in advance of any meetings with elected officials, advocates, or other stakeholders.
• Working with City Legislative Affairs, the Law Department, and other government stakeholders on legislative drafting, and rulemaking.
• Coordinating comments on city, state, and federal proposed rules and regulations that impact the NYCHRL or NYCCHR.
• Creating and management of structures for internal collaboration regarding legislative and policy initiatives, working in collaboration with other units.
• Leading targeted engagement with community-based organizations regarding legislative and policy initiatives, such as hearings and roundtables.
• Responding to inquiries and communications regarding legislation and rules.
• Conducting research and outreach on legislation and hearing topics related to the agency's mandate, compile information.
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with local, state, and federal elected offices and government agencies.
• Developing and communicating of Department's intergovernmental and legislative priorities and ensure that public facing materials reflect developments at the city, state and federal levels.
• Coordinating with Chief of Staff, Deputy Commissioner of Administrative Services, and other members of agency leadership as needed to ensure timely responses to intergovernmental inquiries regarding agency activities and budget.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• New York City residency requirement within 90 days of appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees