Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

Job Description

The Agency You’ll Join:

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, 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 serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With:

The Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit (CAU) is the fundamental connection between City Hall and New York City residents throughout the five boroughs. The primary mission of CAU is to establish deep partnerships with communities in order to engage and mobilize New Yorkers. To this end, CAU is directly responsible for integrating government into communities by working with mayoral agencies to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of government services and the Mayor’s top policy priorities and initiatives.

The Problems You’ll Solve:

The Executive Assistant to the Commissioner is responsible for administrative tasks for CAU, including but not limited to:
- Supporting staff assignments with desks, computers, a car, and parking placards.
- Managing Purchase orders of supplies, reimbursements, and team gear.
- Managing the Commissioner's schedule and day-to-day movements.
- Executive-level administrative support to the Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner.
- Perform ad hoc assignments and special projects as necessary.

About You:

- You are highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
- You have the ability to work independently and within a fast-paced environment.
- You have excellent time management skills.
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

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Qualifications

• - High school graduation or equivalent and four years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to duties.
• - Experience working with government entities or in community outreach roles, preferably within New York City.
• - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects concurrently.

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.