Deputy Director, Worker Power & Policy

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mayor’s Office of Worker Power (MOWP) seeks a Deputy Director/Senior Advisor to help run day-to-day operations and translate the Director’s vision into actionable plans. You will align the office’s priorities with DMEJ, coordinating staffing and follow-through across teams.

You’ll lead policy development, support worker campaigns, and build partnerships with unions, worker centers, and community organizations to strengthen workers’ rights and voices in City government.

Qualifications

• Experience with organizing campaigns and worker-centric advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of NYC and national labor movement dynamics.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable work plans.
• Proven credibility with workers, unions, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategy with the Director and DMEJ team to align with city priorities.
• Support campaigns with unions and worker centers across industries.
• Draft policy proposals and legislative language in collaboration with staff.
• Coordinate with City agencies to implement worker power initiatives.

Skills

Organizing experience

Labor movement knowledge

People management

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Policy drafting

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Associate degree + experience

High school diploma + experience

Education/experience mix

Job description

The Mayor’s Office of Worker Power (MOWP) seeks a Deputy Director/Senior Advisor to help run day-to-day operations and translate the Director’s vision into actionable plans. You will align the office’s priorities with DMEJ, coordinating staffing and follow-through across teams.

You’ll lead policy development, support worker campaigns, and build partnerships with unions, worker centers, and community organizations to strengthen workers’ rights and voices in City government.