City Of New York

Senior Director for Municipal Partnerships

City Of New York$150K — $180K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
  • 8+ years of experience in international affairs, public policy, or related areas.
  • Strong understanding of urban policy issues such as housing and transportation.
  • Proven ability to manage partnerships with municipal governments and international organizations.
  • Experience in diplomatic or governmental environments is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead relationships with municipal governments and global city networks.
  • Develop and coordinate city-to-city partnerships focusing on urban challenges.
  • Manage special international solidarity initiatives with various stakeholders.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for a specific geographic region.
  • Coordinate New York City's participation in international municipal events.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for substantial engagement in global city initiatives.
  • Leadership role in a dynamic, impactful office.
  • Exposure to international collaboration and city diplomacy.
  • Chance to influence urban policy at a high level.
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Job Description

The Problems You'll Solve:
The Senior Director for Municipal Partnerships leads the Mayor's Office of International Affairs' relationships with municipal governments, global city networks, and international urban organizations. The Senior Director develops strategic partnerships and policy exchanges that advance mayoral priorities, with a particular focus on affordability, housing, transportation, climate, public health, and democratic governance. The role also leads special international solidarity initiatives and serves as the office's lead relationship manager for an assigned geographic region, maintaining partnerships with municipal leaders, regional organizations, and other key stakeholders. Working closely with City agencies and international partners, the Senior Director identifies opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing that strengthen New York City and support solutions to shared urban challenges.

Specifically, the Senior Director will:

-Manage relationships with municipal governments, global city networks, and international urban organizations.
-Develop city-to-city partnerships and policy exchanges that advance mayoral priorities and address shared urban challenges.
-Coordinate special international solidarity initiatives and collaborative projects with cities and local governments around the world.
-Serve as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region, managing relationships with municipal leaders, regional organizations, and other stakeholders.
-Coordinate New York City's participation in international municipal forums, convenings, mayoral engagements, and global city initiatives.

About You:
-You can demonstrate experience developing and managing partnerships with municipal governments, international organizations, global networks, or other public-sector stakeholders.
-You have knowledge of urban policy issues, including housing, transportation, climate, economic development, public health, and democratic governance.
-You have strong project management, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple partners and sectors.
-You have experience working in international, governmental, or multilateral environments and demonstrated commitment to international cooperation, city diplomacy, and democratic solidarity.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree required.
-8+ years of experience in international affairs, education, youth development, community engagement, public policy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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Qualifications

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?

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