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Chief of Staff
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Deputy Chief of Staff
Job Number: 42954
The Agency Youll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York Citys Mayor, Eric Adams is
head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of
New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams
Administration is leading the fight to make New York Citys economy stronger, reduce inequality,
improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an
agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these
values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.
The Team Youll Work With
The Office of the Chief of Staff to the Mayor consists of a team dedicated to advancing and executing
the Administrations agenda. The Office manages executive operations pertaining to the Mayors
policies, agenda, schedule, events, and day-to-day needs. The team led by the Mayors Chief of Staff
coordinates the operations of the Office of International Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs, the
Community Affairs Unit, the Office of Operations, the Office of Administrative Services, the Office of
Special Projects and Community Events, the Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management,
Gracie Mansion, and the Office of Correspondence.
The Problems Youll Solve
Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Mayor, the Deputy Chief of Staff coordinates and advances the
work of the office. Partnering with the Mayors Office units and city agencies, this individual ensures
operational efficiency and effectiveness within the Office and serves as a trusted adviser to the Chief of
Staff and represents executive leadership in delegated projects and initiatives designed to achieve the
executive office and agencys priorities and objectives.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage a variety of high-priority projects for the Chief of Staff, driving towards goals, ensuring
- Support the Chief of Staff with oversight of operational or organizational issues as well as
- Manage a portfolio of Mayor's Office units
- Coordinate with units, agencies, boards, organizations, and institutions relevant to the work of
the office - coordinate communications and outreach strategies and ensure positive and
efficient relationships between all stakeholders.
- Generate policy briefings and project-related documents including project work plans, meeting
- Assist in overseeing and monitoring agency/unit projects and initiatives to ensure that goals
within Mayors Office
- Initiates and spearheads special projects and initiatives; mitigating political and operational
- Assists in facilitating decision-making with the Director and Senior leadership team; acts as
- Help to create/facilitate communication channels, strategies, and tactics that support our goals
- Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders within the organization to generate proper
- Maintain a consistent communication and socialization plan to ensure teams have the most up
- Work with units/ agencies to advance Mayoral policy priorities and develop policy proposals
with agency leadership related to agency objectives and advance for COS and/or Mayor
decision-making, and other duties as assigned.
About You
You have experience working in government preferred; prior experience with administrative
- You have business operations, process design, and project management experience
- You have the ability to operate independently with excellent time management skills and
- You have the ability to effectively interact with people and partners across all levels within an
- You have proven ability to follow through on complex projects from idea to implementation
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate
complex technical information into clear and compelling presentations for an array of
audiences.
Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayors compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role
is $201,000 to $211,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.
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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.
The Adams Administration values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at
EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.
New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment
