Citywide External Affairs Director

New-York-City-Department-of-Citywide-Administrative-Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness info

Job summary

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking a Director of External Affairs to guide legislative and regulatory priorities and coordinate with City Hall and other agencies. This role focuses on strategic outreach, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation across city government.

The candidate will analyze pending proposals impacting the agency, advise leadership, and supervise public affairs initiatives, including testimony and briefing materials for City

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with focus in administration/urban planning or related field and 3 years’ professional experience; managerial/executive experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ relevant experience including 2 years in management or executive capacity; relevant fields preferred.
• Graduate credits that count toward experience requirements as per city rules; two years of managerial/executive experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance the agency’s legislative and regulatory agenda with senior leadership.
• Serve as primary liaison to City Hall, elected officials, and sister agencies on high-level matters.
• Coordinate intergovernmental/public affairs activities with city agencies and partners.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community boards and leaders.
• Lead preparation for City Council hearings, task force meetings, and oversight proceedings; develop testimony and talking points.
• Monitor legislative/regulatory developments and provide strategic recommendations.
• Oversee implementation of the agency’s government affairs strategy.
• Manage responses to inquiries from City Hall and City Council.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communications

Government relations

Leadership

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban planning, economics, urban affairs, marketing research, finance, or political science

Bachelor’s degree with five years of professional experience including two years in managerial/executive role

30 graduate credits equivalent to one year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services is seeking a Director of External Affairs to guide legislative and regulatory priorities and coordinate with City Hall and other agencies. This role focuses on strategic outreach, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation across city government.

The candidate will analyze pending proposals impacting the agency, advise leadership, and supervise public affairs initiatives, including testimony and briefing materials for City