Impactful Project Coordinator, Programs — Public Policy

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Mayor’s Office is seeking a Project Coordinator, Programs, to support communications, policy, and program operations across NYC Talent and city agencies. You’ll work with stakeholders to build an equitable workforce system, delivering measurable results and coordinating cross‑agency efforts.

You’ll join a team focused on good jobs, worker empowerment, and alignment with city priorities, requiring strong writing, planning, and collaborative skills in a fast‑paced government

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in public policy, government procurement, workforce development, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and adapt to citywide initiatives.
• Proven project management, planning, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite and common PM tools; familiarity with Airtable.
• Experience with design and communications tools such as Canva and Constant Contact is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to partner with program stakeholders in and outside government.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans, deliverables, deadlines, and issue resolution.
• Provide administrative support for the Chief Policy and Programs Officer and Senior Advisor.
• Support policy and program analysis and recommendations for NYC Talent initiatives.
• Coordinate briefings for meetings, events, tasks, and initiatives.
• Draft agendas, track next steps, and ensure follow-up actions.
• Develop communications materials, newsletters, and social media.
• Support nonprofits and contracted providers with technical assistance and advisement.
• Collaborate with NYC Talent teams to align programming with industry trends and city priorities.
• Coordinate with External Affairs to showcase successes and promote initiatives.
• Supervise Youth Interns or Apprentices as needed and conduct research to improve program operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Multilingual communication

Public policy

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Airtable

Canva

Constant Contact

Social media platforms

Job description

City of New York’s Mayor’s Office is seeking a Project Coordinator, Programs, to support communications, policy, and program operations across NYC Talent and city agencies. You’ll work with stakeholders to build an equitable workforce system, delivering measurable results and coordinating cross‑agency efforts.

You’ll join a team focused on good jobs, worker empowerment, and alignment with city priorities, requiring strong writing, planning, and collaborative skills in a fast‑paced government