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:
For half a century, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has been the liaison between the New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with City offices and agencies, MOPD ensures City initiatives, programs, and policies address the needs and interests of people with disabilities. The office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, national, and international levels to make certain accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all public and private stakeholders alike.

The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Chief of Staff is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of MOPD. Provide strategic advice and guidance to the Commissioner and the Leadership Team. Point person on policies and hearings at the city, state, and federal levels.

- Serve as liaison to City Hall, Office of the Deputy Mayor, City Hall Press and Communications teams, The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City, City Council, Office of Management and Budget, Facilities and Human Resources, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist with Intergovernmental Affairs: Integrating intergovernmental affairs duties; navigating complex government interactions, building relationships, managing hearings, and driving collaborative initiatives.
- Oversee external communications and correspondence and supervise the Director of Communications and the Constituent Services Manager.
- With the Commissioner and Finance, oversee MOPD’s finance and budget operations.
- Internally, lead internal meetings with staff; oversee and manage highly prioritized special projects, including all activities related to the agency's mission; implement internal systems to ensure streamlined processes in MOPD; and support and assist staff.
- Perform other duties as needed.

About You:
- You have excellent policy, communication, writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to solve problems and pay close attention to detail.
- You have experience with relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the city government.

Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A

- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 7+ years of experience.

- You have knowledge of city government.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.