The Special Assistant to the Commissioner will work as part of the Executive Office team, supporting the Agency’s chief executive while gaining a unique view of SBS’ diverse economic development portfolio of business-, workforce-, and neighborhood-development initiatives. The position offers privileged perspectives into the day-to-day of government operations, organizational leadership, and political and community relations. The qualified candidate will be meticulously detail-oriented, excel in verbal and written communication, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Primary responsibilities will include:

Preparing Commissioner for Events and Briefings: This individual will work closely with the Commissioner and Chief of Staff by attending meetings and events with the Commissioner; coordinating with outside entities and Agency staff around meetings and events that the Commissioner attends; researching, analyzing and synthesizing information that is presented by the Commissioner to internal and external stakeholders; drafting presentations, talking points, remarks, and briefings; and tracking follow-up items and deliverables.

Supporting Community Engagement Efforts: As the initial point of contact for the Executive Office, the Special Assistant will also support the Agency’s community engagement efforts in a variety of ways, including working with the Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, and Intergovernmental Affairs team to help route and troubleshoot inquiries and responses to various constituent and stakeholder inquiries and track status.

Supporting Strategic Communications: Work with the Chief of Staff, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner, Communications team and other Agency leadership to draft and distribute internal communications from the SBS Executive Office to Agency staff.

Lead Special Initiatives: The Special Assistant will lead and/or assist with other initiatives and duties identified by the Chief of Staff and Commissioner, as assigned.

1. 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 above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Strong project management skills, including ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize assignments;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to liaise with all levels of staff and external stakeholders;
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Discretion and excellent judgment to handle sensitive and confidential matters;
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• An enthusiastic and positive individual with good interpersonal skills and willingness to take initiative;
• Excellent MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and WebEx skills;
• Experience with video conferencing platforms and virtual event management (e.g., WebEx).

City Employees: Apply through Employee Self Service (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess search for Job ID: 585388

All Other Applicants: Go to www.nyc.gov/careers search for Job ID: 585388

Salary: $41.03 hourly - $46,52 hourly

NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.