Senior Director of Global Partnerships

Senior Director of Global Partnerships OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Full-time No exam required Location

MANHATTAN

Department MO for International Affairs Salary range:$95,000.00 – $110,000.00 Job Description The Agency You’ll Join: 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. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page. The Team You’ll Work With: The Mayor’s Office for International Affairs connects New York City to the world by building partnerships with the international community, including the United Nations, foreign governments, consulates, trade missions, and global city networks. As home to one of the world’s largest immigrant populations and the headquarters of the United Nations, New York City is uniquely positioned to serve as a global center for solidarity, collaboration, and problem‑solving. The Office advances the City’s priorities through international cooperation and city diplomacy, strengthening relationships between international partners, City agencies, and local communities. Through diplomatic engagement and global partnerships, the Office works to elevate the voices and diversity of New Yorkers while ensuring that global cooperation delivers tangible benefits for working people across the five boroughs. The Problems You’ll Solve: The Senior Director of Global Partnerships develops strategic partnerships and special initiatives with international organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities through global cooperation. The Director leads flagship initiatives, including long‑term partnership models that promote knowledge exchange, community resilience, and international collaboration while delivering tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities. The role also serves as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region. Specifically, the Senior Director will: - Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities.

• Lead flagship international initiatives and long‑term partnership models that promote knowledge exchange, community resilience, and international cooperation.
• Identify and manage special projects that deliver tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities.
• Advise the Commissioner and Mayor's Office on international policy developments, partnership opportunities, and emerging global issues.
• Support strategic communications, public messaging, and thought leadership that highlight the City's international partnerships and global leadership.
• Serve as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region, maintaining relationships with governments, institutions, and key stakeholders.

About You: - You have 8+ years of experience in international affairs, urban policy, government relations, public policy, economic development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• You have demonstrated 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 a demonstrated commitment to international cooperation, city diplomacy, and democratic solidarity.

Minimum Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree preferred. - 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. Minimum 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? Preferred Skills - You are multilingual proficiency, with the ability to engage effectively with international partners and New York City’s diverse immigrant communities.

• You have a robust relationship management experience involving diverse groups and individuals.
• You have excellent project management, facilitation, writing, and communication skills.
• You have the ability to work independently, actively seek collaboration, and support colleagues in their work.

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 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 the interview. Additional Information The #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani