Legislative Representative

City of New York; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Mayor’s Office seeks a Legislative Representative to support the Office of Federal Affairs in Washington, DC. You will monitor federal issues, brief City leadership, and advocate for the City's priorities before federal agencies and Congress.

Applicants should have deep knowledge of the federal legislative process and at least 2+ years in NYC/State agency contexts, with strong skills in public policy analysis and lobbying. A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of experience with NYC and State agency ecosystem, legislative and operations processes.
• Knowledge of the Federal legislative process.
• Experience with public policy analysis and lobbying is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.

Skills

Federal legislative process knowledge

Lobbying experience

Public policy analysis

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

The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.

NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.

About You

• You must have detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process and elected officials.
• You can demonstrate the understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

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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 "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.