The Agency You’ll Join:
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’ Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these values. For other current job opportunities visit our careers page.


The Team You’ll Work With:
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Equity (MOE) was established in 2022 and serves as New York City government’s centralized equity office. Focusing on developing critical, equity-driven strategies across our diverse communities, MOE includes the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), and the NYC Unity Project (UP) as well as multi-agency bodies like the Pay Equity Cabinet (PEC) and the Taskforce on Racial Inclusion & Equity (TRIE).

New York City voters passed three ballot measures in November 2022 to embed racial justice in the heart of City government. The Mayor’s Office of Equity is hiring several new staff to develop and lead the successful implementation of these ballot measures and help realize a vision of racial equity in New York City.

MOE’s staff develop innovative programs, policies, initiatives, and campaigns designed to measurably reduce disparities and promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEI&A). As a critical part of the mayor’s efforts to build a stronger and healthier city, MOE works across City agencies and external partners to effect meaningful change. Every MOE staffer plays an integral role in our unrelenting commitment to equity.


The Problems You’ll Solve:
As a member of the MOE executive team, you will work closely with the Commissioner to ensure the successful operations of the Office, increasing efficiency and effectiveness. The Mayor’s Office of Equity is undertaking significant transformation and growth. As chief of staff, you will provide strategic advice and central coordination across MOE leadership and with Agency heads reporting to MOE. You will play an integral role in the visioning and establishment of new processes and practices to ensure MOE’s success.


Responsibilities:
- Serve as a key advisor to the Commissioner and senior leadership conducting research, gathering data, and preparing reports or presentations to guide strategy and support the decision-making process.
- Working closely with the executive team, support the ongoing development, refinement and execution of the Office’s strategic vision.
Identify opportunities for organizational improvement, efficiency, and develop systems that facilitate and support collaboration across the Office.
- Lead and manage special projects working across the team and with agency partners to establish goals, KPIs, milestones, and reporting systems.
- Manage and track progress, identify areas of risks, and work with agency leadership to ensure success.
- Represent the Commissioner and Office, as needed, at internal and external meetings, including on interagency taskforces and workgroups.
- Work closely with the Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer on important personnel, procurement, and budget matters, as needed.
- Plan routine executive team meetings including preparation of agendas, materials, and presentations; Track next steps and deliverables.
- On a regular basis, respond to time sensitive requests for information, briefings, presentations, and other matters from city hall leadership and external parties.
- Work closely with Office leadership to ensure the timely submission of all mandated reporting and requests.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of work across MOE’s portfolio.
- Regularly contribute to high-priority projects across the team -- stepping in to provide strategic, tactical, and project management support where needed.
- Ensure the Commissioner is well prepared for external meetings, events, hearings, and other engagements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Mayor’s Office of Equity team members, city hall, agency staff, and external partners.
- Regularly identify opportunities for collaboration and alignment to ensure MOE is advancing its equity goals.


About You:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant full-time professional experience, including at least four (4) years management experience. Experience within New York City or New York State government strongly preferred.
- Relevant degree such as public administration, public policy, social work, urban planning, business management, or a related field strongly preferred.
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated with exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
- Experience managing and leading teams preferred.
- Superb communication skills and ability to adapt to different internal and external audiences.
- Ability to and work well under pressure, pivot, and manage change well.
- Problem-solver with demonstrated ability to identify creative solutions to administrative challenges.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.
- Prior lived and/or work experience in communities facing historical oppression will contribute to your ability to help the Office meet its racial justice mission.
- Demonstrated commitment, competency and familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized groups.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment, and an enthusiastic work ethic.


Salary:
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is $120,000-$140,000. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors.


Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement:
The Office of the Mayor 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences that are reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a veteran with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.


Residency Requirement: New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.


To Apply: Click the "I'm Interested" button to submit your application and please include your cover letter under the "Message to Hiring Manager" field.

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?

About You: - Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant full-time professional experience, including at least four (4) years management experience. Experience within New York City or New York State government strongly preferred. - Relevant degree such as public administration, public policy, social work, urban planning, business management, or a related field strongly preferred. - Detail-oriented and self-motivated with exceptional organizational and leadership skills. - Experience managing and leading teams preferred. - Superb communication skills and ability to adapt to different internal and external audiences. - Ability to and work well under pressure, pivot, and manage change well. - Problem-solver with demonstrated ability to identify creative solutions to administrative challenges. - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility. - Prior lived and/or work experience in communities facing historical oppression will contribute to your ability to help the Office meet its racial justice mission. - Demonstrated commitment, competency and familiarity with issues affecting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern, and/or Pacific Islander communities in New York City, or other marginalized groups. - Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to work well with others in a diverse team environment, and an enthusiastic work ethic.

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/

New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment.

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.