EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Executive Assistant

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity. DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The New York City Department of Homeless Services is seeking to hire one (1) Administrative Director of Social Services-NM to serve as Executive Assistant who will:

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of key initiatives and operational priorities for Transitional Services.
• Managing timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Act as a project lead on cross-functional assignments, ensuring effective collaboration across internal divisions and external city agencies.
• As a key liaison for the Associate Commissioner, the candidate will Represent the office in internal and external forums, often managing high-level communications and supporting interagency initiatives.
• Monitor progress on program goals, flag emerging issues, and ensure alignment with broader agency objectives.
• Play a key role in supporting project implementation and performance monitoring efforts.
• Work independently to drive progress, resolve operational challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement across key initiatives.

Work Location: 33 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 Hours/Schedule: Mon-Friday 9am – 5pm Based on 24/7 coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, including one year at the administrative or managerial level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively convey the agency vision to staff, providers, and the public and a demonstrated ability to achieve desired outcomes.

- Working knowledge of New York City and State regulations that govern DHS.

- Experience working with homeless individuals and/or families.

- Familiarity with DHS policies and procedures.

- Extensive experience in social services, health, or other human services operations and administration

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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.