Legislative Representative

City of New York•New York City, NY

23h

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 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. The Problems You’ll Solve: The Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. About You: Demonstrate understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: - The City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
2+ years of experience in New York City legislative processes and ecosystem.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities.
Four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above.
Satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: - The City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.