About the Office:
The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outside government, to reduce crime and incarceration and to promote fairness and legitimacy. MOCJ works with law enforcement, city agencies, non-profits, foundations, and others to implement data-driven strategies that address current crime conditions, prevent offending, and build strong neighborhoods that ensure enduring safety.

About the Role:
Under the direction of the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the IGA Manager will be responsible for helping develop relationships with elected officials and monitoring their activities and priorities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Helping manage/cultivate relationships with elected officials at all levels of government and monitoring their activities, including opportunities, potential obstacles, and looming issues;
- Suggesting and helping implement strategies on how to take advantage of opportunities and manage obstacles or other issues;
- Helping lead the intergovernmental efforts for the multi-agency, cross-sector steering committee and other initiatives;
- Monitoring, reviewing, and tracking City, State and Federal legislation and policy developments for issues as well as opportunities;
- Helping manage MOCJ’s advisory role in relevant legislation and working with other MOCJ and City staff to develop recommendations;
- Cultivating and managing relationships with advocates and community-based organizations on behalf of MOCJ, including identifying opportunities and obstacles as well as recommending engagement strategies;
- Drafting testimony and briefing materials to be presented by MOCJ staff at City and State hearings;
- Preparing briefing materials for staff in advance of any meetings with elected officials, advocates, or constituents;
- Other duties as assigned.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER

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.

1. A Bachelor’s degree plus minimum four (4) years of full-time relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree from an accredited educational institution plus minimum two (2) years of full-time relevant professional experience 2. Experience related to criminal justice issues is preferred, but not required 3. Excellent organizational, time-management, and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, problem solve, balance competing priorities, work independently and with teams in a fast-paced environment, pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, work well under pressure, and provide internal updates and briefings 4. Outstanding reading comprehension skills 5. Strong oral and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills and proven ability to present the agency’s position in meetings with high level officials and other governmental and private entities 6. Extensive experience combined with being an effective self-starter, possessing both the capacity for independence and the ability to work cooperatively to advance the goals of the administration 7. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of entities from government agencies, other prosecutorial and regulatory bodies, and community organizations and 8. Effective and creative leadership ability with the capacity to work both independently and cooperatively to implement key strategies, evaluate new policies and analyze new legislation.

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.