Chief of Staff New York
Job Description
The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation. Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.
The Commissions Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community. Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.
The Commission on... Human Rights seeks to hire a dynamic, strategic, and highly organized individual as a Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff, the prospective candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:
Serve as a member of the Executive Team and report to the Commissioner;
Lead Project Manager on specific initiatives across the agency;
General project, program and staff management, including managing reports and processes from unit heads;
Acts as representative for Commissioner in internal and external meetings;
Serve as liaison to City Hall, City Council, elected officials, and other City agencies;
Work with other senior staff to develop and implement strategies to improve agency services and programs;
Strategize on initiatives, policies, and campaigns;
Identity agency priorities and potential projects;
Monitor daily updates on the federal, state, and local level as it relates to the work of the Commission; and
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qual Requirements
No job description available
Preferred Skills
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in program or project management and/or public policy administration or advocacy in a government or non-profit setting.
Successful city agency/city government work experience preferred, particularly experience with interagency coordination
Highly organized with strong project management skills, including close attention to detail and ability to set and maintain deadlines
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal communication skills
Extensive experience with office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated success working collaboratively with staff across an organization
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple competing priorities; excellent organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain an enthusiastic work ethic
Demonstrated value for innovation and creative problem solving
Demonstrated ability to perform complex assignments utilizing automated office systems
Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport with the general public, other agencies and internal staff, including providing timely information and service to a wide range of internal and external organization contacts
Excellent judgment, discretion, decision-making skills, and demonstrated experience anticipating business needs
Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City
To Apply
For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) - www.nyc.gov/ess and search for Job ID #: 441992
For all other applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #: 441992
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED, SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW.
*NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. **
Hours/Shift
DAY, 9-5; ON OCCASION, CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK EVENING AND/OR ON WEEKENDS TO SUPPORT THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Work Location
22 Reade St, Ny
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview
New York NY USA (+1 other)
Chief of Staff New York City of New York New York
