Special Assistant

PRESIDENT BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Assistant to join a collaborative and energetic team in New York City. The position involves supporting the Borough President, Deputy Borough President, and Chief of Staff with daily office operations, meetings, and events.

You will prepare briefing materials, conduct research, and coordinate across MBPO teams to advance priorities. The role emphasizes organization, multitasking, initiative, and strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Borough President, Deputy Borough President, and Chief of Staff in managing day-to-day office operations and priorities.
• Coordinate meetings and events; manage scheduling, travel, and logistics for the Executive Team.
• Work with MBPO staff to execute office-wide priorities and initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials and conduct background research; communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and execute special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem-solver

Strong written/verbal/interpersonal

Collaborative

Job description

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Assistant to be part of a collaborative and energetic team.

Specific responsibilities

• Support the Borough President, Deputy Borough President, and Chief of Staff in managing day-to-day office operations and priorities.
• Support the Executive Team with scheduling, logistics, travel, and other administrative needs to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Work closely with MBPO staff to coordinate and execute office-wide priorities and initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials and other written materials; conduct background research; coordinate meetings and events; and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and execute special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

About You

• You are highly organized and detail-oriented
• You can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You are a problem-solver who takes initiative and exercises good judgment.
• You have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• You are collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working across teams and with a wide range of stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position

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.