Senior Legislative Representative

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The Mayor’s Office of City Legislative Affairs (“CLA”) serves as the Mamdani Administration’s principal liaison between the Administration and the City Council. City Legislative Affairs works toward the goal of fostering productive relationships among these parties and in assisting the Administration in: (1) shaping public policy; (2) advancing the Administration’s local legislative agenda; (3) negotiating City Council legislation; and (4) preparing agencies for City Council public hearings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 4+ years of experience in New York City legislative processes and ecosystem.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.
• Experience working with and alongside elected officials and/or representing a City agency in elected official engagements.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.
• Shape public policy.
• Advance the Administration’s local legislative agenda.
• Negotiate City Council legislation.
• Prepare agencies for City Council public hearings.

What This Job Offers

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