Chief of Staff, SLA

City Of New York • $90K — $120K *

Albany, NY 12203In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

1 week ago

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred
4+ years of experience in legislative affairs or public policy
Demonstrated understanding of State legislative process
Experience with public policy analysis
Familiarity with NYC or State agency operations

Responsibilities

Manage a legislative portfolio with all related activity
Serve as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and State officials
Facilitate meetings between the Mayor and State officials
Assist in preparing the Mayor's State Legislative Program
Coordinate Legislative Coordinating Committee processes
Handle special projects as directed by the Director
Coordinate policy briefings and delegation meetings

Benefits

Required cover letter submission for application
Opportunities for engagement with high-level officials
Role affects significant public and legislative policy
Work in a dynamic and influential environment
Access to unique networking opportunities within State government

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Job Description

The Team You'll Work With:

**NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ALBANY, NY.**

The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Administration and the New York State Legislature. State Legislative Affairs works
toward the goal of fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assists the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration's
agenda through State law and the State budget.

The Problems You'll Solve:
The Chief of Staff will be assigned a portfolio and will be responsible for all related legislative and budget activity, hearings, and member requests. The Chief of Staff also acts as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and State elected officials and agencies. The Chief of Staff also facilitates and approves meetings between the Mayor's Office and State officials.

In addition to managing a portfolio, the Chief of Staff will perform the following additional duties:
-Assists in the preparation of the Mayor's State Legislative Program.
-Assists City agencies with State legislation.
-Coordinate the Legislative Coordinating Committee process and the resulting recommendations.
-Handle Special Projects as identified by the Director.
-Coordinate policy briefings, delegation meetings, or special events.
-Represent Director at meetings with administration officials, legislative staff, boards, etc.

About You:
-You have demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations and lobbying.

Additional Information:
-In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE REPRESEN - 30070

Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree. Graduate degree (MPA/MS) preferred.
-4+ years of experience.

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