Executive Assistant to Deputy Commissioner, Policy & Strategy

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in New York City is seeking a Community Coordinator to provide executive-level support, coordinate meetings, and assist with policy and program initiatives across the agency.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years of community work experience, or a high school diploma with six years’ relevant experience; strong organization, communication, and equity-focused mindset are essential. Residency rules apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in community work or related activities.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years’ relevant experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to above with at least one year in the described duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the Deputy Commissioner, executive team and office leadership, including coordinating meetings and events;
• Support planning and implementation of agency policies and initiatives by preparing briefing materials and tracking milestones;
• Maintain organized documentation systems, including filing and archiving reports and program materials;
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen workflows and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Public service orientation

Task management

Information management

Attention to detail

People skills

Equity lens

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years community work

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Equivalent education/experience + 1 year in role

Job description

Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) in New York City is seeking a Community Coordinator to provide executive-level support, coordinate meetings, and assist with policy and program initiatives across the agency.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years of community work experience, or a high school diploma with six years’ relevant experience; strong organization, communication, and equity-focused mindset are essential. Residency rules apply.