Director of External Affairs
Core
Lead the agency's government affairs and external relations strategy, serving as the primary liaison to City Hall, elected officials, and sister agencies on legislative and intergovernmental matters.
Role type
Director of External Affairs (Public Affairs)
Builds
Strategic intergovernmental engagement and legislative advocacy for the NYC Department of City Administrative Services
Domain
Municipal government / Public policy / Legislative affairs
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legislative analysis, stakeholder relationship management, public affairs strategy, policy development, briefing material preparation, regulatory monitoring
Preferred skills
State legislative experience, experience with capital projects or urban planning, executive-level management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and advance the agency's legislative and regulatory agenda; Serve as primary liaison to City Hall and elected officials; Coordinate intergovernmental activities with other city agencies; Lead preparation for City Council hearings and oversight proceedings; Monitor and assess legislative developments; Oversee responses to City Hall and City Council inquiries
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
