Legislative Representative

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Legislative Representative to bridge the Mayor's Office of State Legislative Affairs with the New York State Legislature. You will help develop and advance the Administration’s agenda through state law and budgeting processes.

Ideal candidates have strong understanding of the state legislative process and public policy analysis, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Residency in the New York City area is preferred for efficient collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in New York State legislative processes and ecosystem.
• Residency requirements and eligibility related to City of New York postings.
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience may satisfy requirements.

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

Lobbying

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate degree + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 4 years experience

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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
• 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?
• 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?
• Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?

Preferred Skills

• You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, which are imperative. - You have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $75,000.00 – $85,000.00