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About the Role

The Senior Manager, External Affairs, will report to the Executive Director and work in close partnership with other senior leaders on the team to advance the Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education's mission.

Responsibilities

• Partner with City Hall and agency communications teams to set child care communications strategy and collaborate on public statements, press, and media.
• Develop and maintain messaging materials, including talking points and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with partner agencies on communications and marketing strategy for early childhood programs.
• Manage the Office’s social media presence.
• Partner with the Intergovernmental Affairs team to set child care engagement strategy and engage with elected officials.
• Oversee public reporting on behalf of the Office.
• Drive preparation for Office engagement with elected officials, including City Council hearings and meetings.
• Maintain ongoing communications with community, civic, and media organizations.
• Manage special projects related to communications and external affairs.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with New York City and State government.
• Ability to respond well to rapid-response, fast-paced work.
• Excellent communication skills: public speaking, presentations, interpersonal communication, and writing.
• Ability to navigate policy and political differences between key stakeholders.
• Ability to provide leadership and engage with government, the public, industry leaders, stakeholders, and high-level policy decision makers.
• Empathic, understanding, and tactful approach to engaging community members.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain an enthusiastic work ethic.
• Discretion, sensitivity, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to equity and public service.
• Cultural competency to effectively work with diverse populations.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7+ years of work experience in communications, external affairs, intergovernmental affairs, policy advocacy, or a combination thereof.
• A cover letter is required to apply.

Skills

• Communications
• External Affairs
• Intergovernmental Affairs
• Policy Advocacy
• Public Speaking
• Presentations
• Interpersonal Communication
• Writing
• Social Media Management
• Public Reporting
• Stakeholder Engagement

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5-7+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $125,000 to $150,000
• USD 140000 - USD 150000

About the Company

• 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.
• The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger.
• We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.
• The Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education (OCCECE) is responsible for delivering on the Mayor’s Universal Child Care priority.
• This includes setting the Administration’s child care strategy, coordinating work across City agencies to deliver a high-quality early care and education system that is responsive to child care providers and meets family needs, collaborating with a range of partners internal and external to City government, and engaging with the public.
• The Office serves as a central hub for citywide policy implementation and coordination across more than a dozen agencies, including New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), Administration of Children’s Services (ACS), Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and Department of Social Services (DSS), and fosters strategic partnerships with all levels of government, private entities, nonprofits, and foundations.
• The Office works closely with families and providers to ensure their voices are represented in the design and implementation of City policy and programs.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.