Salary:

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $150,000 – 160,000.00.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.

The Agency You’ll Join:

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice (MOERJ) was established in October 2023 as the City of New York’s centralized agency to advance equity. Our mandate is rooted in a simple but powerful belief that every New Yorker deserves the chance to live, work, and thrive with dignity.

To realize that vision, MOERJ brings together several key initiatives and offices, including the NYC Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), NYC Her Future (NHF), the NYC Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), and the NYC Unity Project (UP), as well as cross-agency bodies like the NYC Pay Equity Cabinet (PEC) and the NYC Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE). Together, we create a unified framework for addressing the many ways inequity shows up in daily life.

As a critical part of the mayor’s efforts to build a stronger and healthier city, MOERJ works across city agencies and external partners to affect meaningful changes. Every staff member plays an integral role in our unrelenting commitment to equity.

The Problems You’ll Solve:

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice seeks an experienced Senior Communications Director (SCD). Reporting to the Chief Equity Officer & Commissioner, will lead the Strategic Communications & Culture (SCC) team, elevating understanding and awareness of MOERJ, ensuring the agency’s mission, programs, policies, and priorities are communicated effectively, and leveraging strategic communications promote a culture of equity and inclusion across the city. The SCD is a critical member of the leadership team, working across marketing, branding, creative, events, communications and programs that reinforce the agency mission. You will also collaborate closely with the team to develop, refine, and implement engagement strategies and tactics that thoughtfully outline innovative practices. Through attention to detail, a proactive spirit and a seasoned lens, you will engage in both traditional and non-traditional media, communications, and engagement strategies across all MOERJ units.

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1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a 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?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

About You: - You have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field. - You have a minimum of 7 years of full-time professional experience, with 5 years full-time experience in communications, marketing, or a related field. - You have a proven track record in overseeing and developing traditional and digital media strategies, including social media, content creation, and media relations. - You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for crafting engaging content. - You have strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex campaigns and initiatives. - You have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and knowledge of BIPOC and other diverse communities. - You are creative with a strong grasp of design baselines, programs and industry software. - You have a proactive approach to anticipating communication needs and planning ahead. - You have exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. - You have a proficiency in managing and analyzing both organic and paid media campaigns. - You have an ability to foster strong relationships with external agencies, vendors, and influencers. - You have a detail-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain high quality and consistency in all communication outputs. - You have strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide and develop junior staff. - You have a proficiency in web management, including website creation and maintenance. - You have experience in event planning and management. - You have familiarity with legal aspects related to communications and the ability to liaise with legal experts. - You are a proactive professional with a passion for driving impactful communication initiatives.

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 Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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.