Public Sector Programs Project Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Mayor’s Office hosts NYC Talent and seeks a Project Coordinator, Programs to support communications, policy, and programmatic work. You will report to the Chief Policy and Programs Officer and collaborate across NYC Talent, City Hall, agencies, and external partners to build an integrated workforce system.

You will develop briefs, assist with program design, and help promote initiatives through various channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with two years of community work or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented with ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Managing project plans, coordinating deliverables, meeting deadlines, and addressing issues.
• Providing administrative support for leadership and tracking milestones.
• Supporting policy recommendations and programmatic decisions related to NYC Talent initiatives.
• Coordinating briefings for meetings and events, and preparing agendas.
• Developing communications tools and strategies (printed materials, newsletters, social media).
• Supporting nonprofits and contracted providers and coordinating with multiple NYC Talent teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Multilingual ability

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Airtable

Canva

Constant Contact

Social media platforms

Job description

City of New York’s Mayor’s Office hosts NYC Talent and seeks a Project Coordinator, Programs to support communications, policy, and programmatic work. You will report to the Chief Policy and Programs Officer and collaborate across NYC Talent, City Hall, agencies, and external partners to build an integrated workforce system.

You will develop briefs, assist with program design, and help promote initiatives through various channels.