Legislative Representative

Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs in Albany, NY seeks a dedicated State Legislative Affairs Representative to build relationships between the executive branch and the New York State Legislature. You will support the Mayor's Administration in developing and advancing policy agendas through state law and the state budget, coordinating with agencies and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of the state legislative process, public policy analysis, and lobbying, plus 2+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York State legislative processes.
• Understanding of the state legislative process, public policy analysis, and lobbying.

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.
• Coordinate withState agencies and stakeholders to support policy objectives.

Skills

State legislative process

Public policy analysis

Agency operations

Lobbying

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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 State Legislative Affairs 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.

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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 "1," "2," and/or "3" 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.