The Agency You’ll 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 City’s 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 City’s 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.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Office of State Legislative Affairs (SLA) serves as the principal liaison between the
Administration of Mayor Eric Adams and the New York State Legislature and Executive, working to
foster productive relationships with the Governor’s office, State Senate and Assembly. The Office
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

This position is based out of the Albany, N.Y. Office.

The Senior Advisor will be assigned a portfolio of City agencies and be responsible for all legislative and
budget activity, hearings and member requests related to the specific agencies. The Senior Advisor will
act as a liaison between the Mayor’s Office, agencies, and State government, facilitating and approving
all meetings between State elected officials and staff and agency officials and commissioners.
Duties of a Senior Advisor include, but are not limited to:
- Tracking legislation introduced by the State Legislature and monitoring its progress as it moves
through the legislative process.
- Working with agencies in reviewing and preparing legislation.
- Working with agencies in crafting responses to State legislation and budget proposals.
- Preparing written analyses of legislation, including but not limited to public memos in support
or opposition.
- Reviewing weekly interagency reports and memos.
- Facilitating interactions between the State and the Administration, including responding to
requests from members and staff in a timely manner.
- Coordinating delegation meetings and/or special events; and
- Handling special projects as identified by the Director.

About You

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the New
York State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations
and lobbying.
- Excellent verbal, writing, research, analytical and organizational skills, with a strong work-ethic
and the ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner with
constantly shifting priorities.
- A clear commitment to public service.
- Resilient, flexible and positive mindset; and
- Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, collaborative and dynamic team culture

Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the New
York State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations
and lobbying.

Graduate degree (JD/MPA/MS)

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/.

City Residency is not required for this position

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.

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