Legislative Representative

Legislative Representative

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. 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. The Legislative Representative will work towards fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assist the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration's agenda through State law and the State budget.

The role is located in Albany, NY. The candidate should demonstrate the 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York State legislative processes and ecosystem.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.

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.

Residency Requirement:

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.