Director of Intergovernmental Affairs

City of New York • New York, NY

7d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs plays a central role in advancing MOIA’s partnerships across City government and with external stakeholders. This role works closely with City and State agencies, elected officials, and community partners to strengthen collaboration, identify opportunities to support immigrant New Yorkers, and ensure alignment with MOIA’s strategic priorities. The Director serves as a key liaison between MOIA and government partners, helping to build and maintain strong working relationships across City and State agencies. The role monitors emerging programs, policy developments, and initiatives affecting immigrant communities and helps ensure that MOIA remains informed about evolving issues and opportunities across government. Working across the agency, the Director ensures that MOIA staff have awareness of emerging issues, available services, and programs offered by City and State agencies that support immigrant New Yorkers. The Director also supports MOIA teams in addressing constituent issues that require coordination with government partners and helps identify solutions through interagency collaboration. This role works closely with the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and other City Hall partners to support coordination on relevant intergovernmental initiatives while advancing MOIA’s mission and priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience working in government, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with government agencies or elected officials.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments in a high-intensity environment.
• Ability to track policy developments and emerging programs.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the agency.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of City government and the policy landscape affecting immigrant communities.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships across government agencies and working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the City government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with City and State agencies, elected officials, and key external partners.
• Monitor and track emerging programs, policy developments, and initiatives that affect immigrant New Yorkers.
• Ensure MOIA staff remain informed about available services and programs across City and State agencies.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and collaboration across government and community stakeholders.
• Support MOIA teams in resolving constituent issues that require coordination with government partners.
• Represent MOIA in meetings with government partners and intergovernmental affairs staff across City Hall.
• Represent the Agency and Commissioner at internal and external meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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