About the Role
The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress, keeping the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and serves as the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.
Responsibilities
- Schedule meetings on behalf of FLA staff.
- Enter data into databases and Excel sheets.
- Review and track legislation.
- Facilitate interactions between elected officials' offices, federal agencies, and the Administration.
- Respond to requests from members and staff promptly.
- Assist FLA staff with meeting preparations.
Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
- 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.
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described.
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above, with at least one year of experience as described.
Skills
- Data entry
- Legislative tracking
- Inter-agency communication
- Meeting scheduling
- Database management
- Excel proficiency
Location
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year of clerical experience
- 2+ years of community work experience
- 6+ years of community work experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Baccalaureate degree
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 to $80,000
- USD 65,000 - USD 75,000
About the Company
- The New York City Mayor’s Office oversees 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.
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.
