Government Affairs Coordinator

City of New York • New York, NY

8d • $62,868 - $72,298

About The Position

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across New York City and works to build and preserve affordable housing, protect tenants from harassment and displacement, and hold landlords accountable. The Division of Government Affairs works with City, State, and federal elected officials, agencies, policymakers, advocates, and other stakeholders to assess, craft, and secure legislative changes supporting HPD’s housing goals.

The Governmental Affairs Coordinator represents the Division and Agency in meetings with elected officials, government agencies, industry and community stakeholders, and members of the public. The role manages the Division’s handling of constituent cases referred by elected officials and supports responses to requests from elected officials and other governmental agencies. The selected candidate works under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner of Government Affairs.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in government affairs, community work, or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple complex tasks.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to deal professionally and tactfully with all levels of staff and external partners.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in Google products and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of external relationships with elected officials, government agencies, industry and community stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Track and respond to constituent inquiries from elected officials, external partners, and the public, ensuring each inquiry is logged, prioritized, researched, and answered in a timely and thorough manner.
• Assist with planning and implementing community outreach activities.
• Support the Government Affairs Team in preparing for legislative hearings and housing events.
• Draft memoranda, correspondence, briefings, and talking points.
• Represent HPD at public hearings, public forums, meetings with elected officials, and other housing events.
• Assist with office administration and intern supervision, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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