Strategic Operations Lead, Economic Justice

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL to support the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and lead day-to-day operations of the office. You will coordinate cross‑agency initiatives, manage priorities, and help steer policy projects with senior leadership in a fast-paced government environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, collaboration, and the ability to synthesize complex information for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with a Master's degree or higher.
• Experience working within government or large, complex organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executive and Office Operations Support – Partner with the Deputy Mayor, Chief of Staff, and senior advisors; coordinate day-to-day office operations and track priorities.
• Operations Planning and Execution – Translate the administration's vision into executable plans; align timelines and deliverables.
• Project and Initiative Management – Oversee City Hall projects, legislation, and policy initiatives; maintain tracking tools and flag risks.
• Personnel and Team Coordination – Support staffing needs and foster collaboration, accountability, and clear communication.
• Internal and External Communications Coordination – Develop talking points, rollout plans, briefing materials, and speeches as needed.
• General Support – Prepare briefing memos, conduct background research, coordinate meetings, and respond to stakeholder correspondence.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree or higher

Tools

Office software

Job description

City of New York seeks a Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL to support the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice and lead day-to-day operations of the office. You will coordinate cross‑agency initiatives, manage priorities, and help steer policy projects with senior leadership in a fast-paced government environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, collaboration, and the ability to synthesize complex information for executives.