Policy Advisor

City of New York • New York City, NY

15h

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. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and relevant Senior Advisors, the Policy Advisor will help advance this work by performing the following functions:

Requirements

• You can work independently in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• You are a proactive self-starter who supports a learning organization and is comfortable handling a wide range of responsibilities.
• You can quickly absorb complex policy, legislative, and technical materials and brief senior leadership.
• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You have exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• You have experience working with agencies in the portfolio, which is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Agency Coordination – Support coordination across agencies in the portfolio.
• Research and Data Collection – Assist with developing ideas and support for new programs, policies, and processes across relevant agencies in the portfolio, supporting Senior Advisors as assigned.
• Initiative Management – Help develop and track initiatives across the portfolio to ensure goals, deliverables, and timelines are met. This includes budget analysis, legislative review, policy evaluation, and implementation support.
• Sector Support – Provide timely analysis and updates on key economic, small businesses, and workforce development issues.
• Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement – Assist the administration in coordinating for meetings with government partners, economic and business leaders, community organizations, and industry stakeholders. Assist in engaging communities across the five boroughs to support inclusive programming that reflects the city’s diversity.
• 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: Mid Level