Reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Government Affairs Associate will provide support to the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) and the leadership of NYCHA, specifically in the areas involving policy, legislative, external and community affairs work. The Government Affairs Associate will work with internal and external stakeholders to formulate and advocate for effective policy solutions that further the Authority’s goals and to roll out new policy initiatives. The successful candidate will be familiar with housing policy, community development, and the legislative process; able to understand and communicate complex information; skilled at and enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external partners; and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

The responsibilities of the Government Affairs Associate include, but are not limited to the following:

- Monitor, research and analyze proposed legislative and regulatory developments that impact NYCHA on the local, state and federal level.
- Help build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, community-based organizations, and tenant associations to increase community relations and advance issues related to NYCHA, its work and mission.
- Draft memos, talking points, briefing materials and other communications to advance priorities.
- Provide support preparing for and reporting on Committee hearings.
- Assist in long-term project management and roll out of policy initiatives as part of the larger policy and external affairs team.
- Represent IGA at internal and external meetings and events during business and non-business hours.

Additional Information

1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Effective communicator – ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, to be able to represent IGA and NYCHA internally and externally. - Effective coordinator and project manager – ability to lead and manage projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. - Flexible and adaptable – ability to respond quickly to shifting demands and priorities and establish priorities to meet deadlines

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/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.