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Special Assistant

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Compensation
$65–70K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Assistant to join a collaborative and energetic team, supporting senior leaders with office operations, scheduling, logistics, research, and stakeholder communication while managing projects and initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Office Operations ManagementSchedulingLogisticsTravel CoordinationResearchMeeting CoordinationEvent CoordinationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationCollaborationDependabilityProblem SolvingInitiativeJudgment

Full job description

Job Description

Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal seeks a Special Assistant to be part of a collaborative and energetic team.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Support the Borough President, Deputy Borough President, and Chief of Staff in managing day-to-day office operations and priorities.

  • Support the Executive Team with scheduling, logistics, travel, and other administrative needs to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently.

  • Work closely with MBPO staff to coordinate and execute office-wide priorities and initiatives.

  • Prepare briefing materials and other written materials; conduct background research; coordinate meetings and events; and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Manage and execute special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

About You:

  • You are highly organized and detail-oriented

  • You can manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • You are a problem-solver who takes initiative and exercises good judgment.

  • You have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • You are collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working across teams and with a wide range of stakeholders.

To Apply:

Email a cover letter and resume in a word or PDF document to: [email protected] with “Special Assistant” in the subject line

SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT - 12882

Qualifications

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position

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.

Salary Min: $ 65,000.00

Salary Max: $ 70,000.00

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