Legislative Representative

City of New York; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Mayor’s Office in Albany, NY seeks a Legislative Representative to build relationships between the executive and the New York State Legislature. You will help advance the Administration’s agenda through state law and the budget, coordinating with city agencies and departments to improve policy outcomes.

The role requires a solid understanding of the state legislative process and public policy analysis, with 2+ years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York State legislative processes and ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Foster productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches.
• Assist the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through State law and the State budget.

Skills

State legislative process

Public policy analysis

New York State/City agency operations

Lobbying

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $80,000 to $90,000
• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 85,000

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: NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN ALBANY, NY. The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs serves as the principal liaison between Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration and the New York State Legislature.

The Problems You’ll Solve: The Legislative Representative will work towards fostering productive relationships between the executive and legislative branches and assist the Mayor's administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s agenda through State law and the State budget.

About You

• You can demonstrate the understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the State legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City or State agency operations, and lobbying.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York State legislative processes and ecosystem.

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?

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.