Director of NYC Shooting Response

Community Affairs Unit

Position: Director of NYC Shooting Response

Job Number: 45735

The Agency You’ll Join

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

The Mayor's Community Affairs Unit (CAU) is the fundamental connection between City Hall and New
York City residents throughout the five boroughs. The primary mission of CAU is to establish deep
partnerships with communities in order to actively engage New Yorkers in City government. To this
end, CAU is directly responsible for integrating government into communities by working with Mayoral
agencies to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of government services and the Mayor’s top
policy priorities and initiatives.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Director of NYC Shooting Response is a leadership role reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of

Operations. This position focuses on coordinating comprehensive strategies for supporting victims,

fostering community healing, addressing the root causes of gun violence, and strengthening citywide

partnerships. The Director will oversee critical initiatives and responses related to gun violence

incidents and lead efforts to promote recovery and resilience across New York City communities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the primary liaison between city agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders

involved in gun violence prevention and response.

• Collaborate with representatives for Public Safety/OEM/ NYPD /DYCD/ MOCJ/ OPGV/ DOHMH

on strategic initiatives and critical responses addressing shooting incidents.

• Develop and oversee victim support services, including counseling, victim advocacy, and

financial assistance programs.

• Lead youth engagement initiatives such as mentorship, conflict resolution workshops, and

school-based trauma support.

• Coordinate community healing efforts, including trauma recovery centers, restorative justice

circles, and healing events.

• Support economic recovery for businesses and communities affected by shootings through

grants and investment programs.

• Build partnerships with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and tenant associations to

strengthen community networks.

• Develop public awareness campaigns on gun violence and provide trauma-informed training for

community leaders and educators.

• Oversee the implementation of data-driven approaches to identify trends, prioritize resources,

and measure the impact of initiatives.

• Prepare executive-level correspondence, memos, and policies related to gun violence response

and prevention.

• Handle inquiries, action plans, and communication dissemination on behalf of the division and

Deputy Commissioner.

About You

The preferred candidate must have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, along with strong

communication and organization skills. Also important is the ability to deal with a diverse constituency

and work productively under pressure, both as an individual and part of a team. Skills required include:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college.

• You have a keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.

• You have the ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the agency.

• You have the ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to

accomplish tasks and solve problems.

• You have the ability to prioritize and follow up while meeting deadlines.

• You have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• You have a professional demeanor.

• You have experience working in emergency response, preferred.

• You have experience working with New York City communities, preferred.

• You are bilingual, preferred.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $79,500 to $95,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable

accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on

this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at

EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment