Special Assistant, First Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Special Assistant to the First Deputy Commissioner (FDC) provides administrative and programmatic support by monitoring key initiatives and coordinating ongoing project management. The role ensures the office’s activities are coordinated and completed within established timelines. The position works across the Health Department and with City stakeholders to advance and monitor priorities, including efforts to address affordability through public health.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, research, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agencies.
• Commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and equity.
• Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to embrace ambiguity and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves.
• Self-starter comfortable working independently and in teams.
• Experience working with executives and C-suite leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop or coordinate reports, briefings, presentations, analyses, and program updates at the FDC’s request.
• Coordinate and organize preparation materials for the FDC’s internal and external meetings, including talking points, agendas, and presentations, and maintain awareness of the FDC’s calendar.
• Attend meetings with the FDC, record notes, and track follow-up items through completion with relevant staff.
• Conduct, compile, and summarize research to support special projects.
• Collaborate with Department and City stakeholders to advance and monitor key initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders as an ambassador for the Health Department and FDC office.
• Participate in special projects and workgroups as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Potential to work from home up to two days during the week, depending on the position.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time