Senior Director of Global Partnerships

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Mayor’s Office for International Affairs is seeking a Senior Director of Global Partnerships to lead strategic international initiatives and build partnerships with global organizations, universities, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities. You will coordinate with City agencies to deliver tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities.

The role requires 8+ years in international affairs or related fields, strong knowledge of urban policy, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in international affairs, urban policy, government relations, public policy, economic development, or a related field.
• Experience developing and managing partnerships with municipal governments, international organizations, global networks, or other public-sector stakeholders.
• Knowledge of urban policy issues, including housing, transportation, climate, economic development, public health, and democratic governance.
• Strong project management, relationship-building, and communication skills to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple partners and sectors.
• Experience working in international, governmental, or multilateral environments and a demonstrated commitment to international cooperation, city diplomacy, and democratic solidarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities.
• Lead flagship international initiatives and long-term partnership models that promote knowledge exchange, community resilience, and international cooperation.
• Identify and manage special projects that deliver tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities.
• Advise the Commissioner and Mayor's Office on international policy developments, partnership opportunities, and emerging global issues.
• Support strategic communications, public messaging, and thought leadership that highlight the City's international partnerships and global leadership.
• Serve as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region, maintaining relationships with governments, institutions, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Partnership development

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Job Category: Policy, Research & Analysis
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 110,000

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:
The Mayor’s Office for International Affairs connects New York City to the world by building partnerships with the international community, including the United Nations, foreign governments, consulates, trade missions, and global city networks. As home to one of the world’s largest immigrant populations and the headquarters of the United Nations, New York City is uniquely positioned to serve as a global center for solidarity, collaboration, and problem-solving. The Office advances the City’s priorities through international cooperation and city diplomacy, strengthening relationships between international partners, City agencies, and local communities. Through diplomatic engagement and global partnerships, the Office works to elevate the voices and diversity of New Yorkers while ensuring that global cooperation delivers tangible benefits for working people across the five boroughs.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Senior Director of Global Partnerships develops strategic partnerships and special initiatives with international organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities through global cooperation. The Director leads flagship initiatives, including long-term partnership models that promote knowledge exchange, community resilience, and international collaboration while delivering tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities. The role also serves as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region.

Specifically, the Senior Director will:

• Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and municipal partners to advance mayoral priorities.
• Lead flagship international initiatives and long-term partnership models that promote knowledge exchange, community resilience, and international cooperation.
• Identify and manage special projects that deliver tangible benefits for New Yorkers and partner communities.
• Advise the Commissioner and Mayor's Office on international policy developments, partnership opportunities, and emerging global issues.
• Support strategic communications, public messaging, and thought leadership that highlight the City's international partnerships and global leadership.
• Serve as the office's lead liaison for an assigned geographic region, maintaining relationships with governments, institutions, and key stakeholders.

About You:

• You have 8+ years of experience in international affairs, urban policy, government relations, public policy, economic development, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have demonstrated experience developing and managing partnerships with municipal governments, international organizations, global networks, or other public-sector stakeholders.
• You have knowledge of urban policy issues, including housing, transportation, climate, economic development, public health, and democratic governance.
• You have strong project management, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple partners and sectors.
• You have experience working in international, governmental, or multilateral environments and a demonstrated commitment to international cooperation, city diplomacy, and democratic solidarity.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in international affairs, education, youth development, community engagement, public policy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.