Job Description **This position is detailed to the Mayor's Office** 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. For current job opportunities visit our careers page. The Team You’ll Work With: New York City nonprofits engage millions of residents each year in critical programs, from arts and culture to community building to housing, and the sector employs nearly a fifth of all NYC workers. The City across all agencies contracts and collaborates extensively with nonprofits for a range of public services. Recognizing nonprofits’ essential role in the fabric of the City, in late 2021, the City Council passed Int. 1784 to establish a Mayor’s Office of Not-for-Profit Services. At the same time, the incoming Adams and Lander Administrations launched the Joint Taskforce to Get Nonprofits Paid on Time as a part of the transition process, which released an Action Memo with a set of recommendations in February 2022. The Mayor’s Office for Nonprofit Services will engage with and support both New York City’s nonprofit sector and City agencies that contract with nonprofit partners. Among its core functions, the Office will serve as a hub to engage and communicate critical information to nonprofits, develop and coordinate the delivery of capacity-building programs to support nonprofits to more easily contract with the City, research the health of the sector, and coordinate activities to advance the recommendations of the Joint Task Force to Get Nonprofits Paid on Time. The Problems You’ll Solve: As a part of the Mayor’s Office for Nonprofit Services (MONS), you will tackle key challenges nonprofits face when contracting with the city. The role is centered on crafting and executing a strategic communications plan that puts the Office in regular contact with the key internal and external stakeholders. About You: Working in close coordination with city agencies and oversight partners, the Director of External Affairs will have wide latitude for independent action and decision-making in developing and managing the office’s collaboration with the City Hall’s communication team, intergovernmental affairs, and internal and external partners and stakeholders. The Director of External Affairs will perform the following job responsibilities, which include and are not limited to: - Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to promote the initiatives and programs of the Mayor's Office for Nonprofit Services. - Manage daily press inquiries, writes/reviews press materials, prepares public statements, and assists with planning press events and managing responses on tight deadlines while working closely with staff throughout the Office to ensure accuracy. - Create, manage, and disseminate content across various platforms, including the office’s website, social media channels, and newsletters. - Serve as the primary point of contact for media inquiries. - Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with key elected officials, community boards, civic groups, business organizations and the public through high-level communication and coalition building, while representing MONS with City Hall. - Establish relationships with nonprofit leaders, and community-based organizations. Coordinate joint events and initiatives to enhance the office’s visibility and influence. - Research, analyze, and track legislation, laws, hearings and/or policies that relate to intercity coordination. - Compose editorial and graphical content for various platforms, including traditional and new media, reports, op-eds, fact sheets, testimony, video/podcast scripts, speeches, and presentations. - Work with Mayor’s Communications team to handle rapid-response to breaking news. - Participate in intercity and citywide interagency workgroups, task forces, and other coordinated efforts. - Help to plan and manage frequent events for staff and stakeholders. Preferred Skills: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in a communications or research role, preferably within the nonprofit sector, government, or a related field. - Proven experience in developing and executing successful communication strategies and managing media relations. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content and present information clearly and persuasively. - Proficiency in using digital communication tools, social media platforms, and data analysis software. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and build relationships with diverse To Apply: Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID#: 698613 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. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services is an equal opportunity employer. Mayor’s Office of Contract Services recognizes the unique skills and strengths gained through military service. Veterans and service members of the U.S. Armed Forces are strongly encouraged to apply. Special accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities. Please contact MOCS Disability Service Facilitator at disabilityaffairs@mocs.nyc.gov or 212-298-0734 only to request an accommodation. No other phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. Qualifications 1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university? 2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities? 3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above? 4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above? 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.