Special Assistant

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page. The Team You’ll Work With: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice advances policies that promote a more equitable and vibrant New York City. The portfolio includes the City’s economic, cultural, and labor agencies, including but not limited to the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Department of Small Business Services (SBS). The Problems You’ll Solve: New York City’s rising cost of living has increasingly put pressure on residents, workers, and institutions across every neighborhood and sector. Sustaining a dynamic, accessible city requires intentional support for career-sustaining jobs, worker development, and the economic ecosystems that allow communities to thrive. The Deputy Chief of Staff plays a central role in supporting the executive leadership of the office and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the portfolio. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and in close coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff, the Special Assistant will help advance this work by performing the following functions: - Executive and Office Operations Support – Assist the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff with day-to-day office operations. - Advance and Staffing – Manage daily logistics, schedules, and travel with the Deputy Mayor to ensure the daily operations run seamlessly. - Internal and External Communications Coordination – Work closely with staff responsible for coordinating with agencies, City Hall offices, and team members to execute necessary administrative and procedural tasks. - General Support – Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to correspondence from key stakeholders across the business and economic sectors. About You: - You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - You are a personable and entrepreneurial problem-solver. - You have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1+ years of experience.
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a personable and entrepreneurial problem-solver.
• You have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executive and Office Operations Support – Assist the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and Deputy Chief of Staff with day-to-day office operations.
• Advance and Staffing – Manage daily logistics, schedules, and travel with the Deputy Mayor to ensure the daily operations run seamlessly.
• Internal and External Communications Coordination – Work closely with staff responsible for coordinating with agencies, City Hall offices, and team members to execute necessary administrative and procedural tasks.
• General Support – Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to correspondence from key stakeholders across the business and economic sectors.

What This Job Offers

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