What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy Director position at NYC Department of Social Services?
The Office of the Manhattan Borough President is seeking a Policy Director (Director) to promote policy solutions that will support the needs of New Yorkers and advance the goals and values of the Manhattan Borough President’s Office (MBPO).
The Director will be responsible for supporting the creation of policy, fostering collaboration between departments and members of the MBPO staff, managing relationships with key stakeholders and constituencies, and helping supervise policy analyst staff.
The ideal candidate will be a proven manager of staff, with knowledge of New York City policy and government, and a commitment to the issues that affect Manhattan residents, including tenants’ rights, public health, equity in our schools, transit, parks, housing, resiliency, and transportation.
The Policy Director will report to the Chief of Staff for Policy, Budget and External Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Lead policy creation to support the MBPO's agenda through legislation, white papers, reports, and proposals.
- Manage and mentor a team of policy staff, providing clear guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on complex policy issues.
- Conduct research, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform policy development.
- Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders.
- Ensure effective communication within the MBPO and with external parties.
- Foster a culture of accountability among MBPO staff.
- Work closely with MBPO leadership to advance the office's objectives.
- Represent the Manhattan Borough President's office at meetings and events.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in political science, public affairs, public policy or a closely related field and at least 8 years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred Skills
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf /
Residency Requirement
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.
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.
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