First Deputy Public Advocate
Core
Principal advisor and senior manager to the independently elected Public Advocate, overseeing strategic initiatives, policy priorities, daily operations, and interagency coordination to advance citywide visions rooted in equity and data.
Role type
Senior IC policy strategist and operations manager
Builds
Strategic policy agendas, community engagement campaigns, and intergovernmental partnerships for the Office of the Public Advocate
Domain
Public policy, municipal government, community organizing
Required skills
Strategic leadership, policy agenda development, team management, interagency collaboration, legislative monitoring, coalition building, equity-centered program design, political navigation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Project management, bilingual/multilingual proficiency, grassroots organizing experience, knowledge of NYC infrastructure and politics
Technologies
Policy frameworks, legislative tracking systems, community engagement platforms
Responsibilities
Supervise policy and community engagement teams; develop and manage the public policy and advocacy agenda; collaborate with senior leadership for office alignment; advise on housing equity, justice, education, and environmental justice; manage intergovernmental affairs with the Mayor's office and City Council; monitor legislative developments; provide appointment recommendations to commissions; represent the office at meetings and events.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight