Constituent Affairs Manager / Special Assistant

Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises
(M/WBEs)

Position
Constituent Affairs Manager / Special Assistant

Job Number: 42713

The Agency You’ll Join

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and

enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is

head of the executive branch of New York City's government. 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 make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,

improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an

agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these

values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (OM/WBE) was created to

address income inequality across the city and to address the disparity in City contracts awarded to

certain ethnic and gender groups and the City’s overall representation in City contracting. OM/WBE is

responsible for oversight, policy, interagency coordination, and accountability for the City’s Minority

and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE). It serves as a one-stop-shop for M/WBEs

interested in doing business with the city and its agencies.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The M/WBE Constituent Affairs Manager & Special Assistant will play a key role in developing and
guiding work related to the Administration’s M/WBE initiatives. The M/WBE Constituent Affairs
Manager & Special Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Office of M/WBE through
coordinating and administrative tasks and managing the constituent services component pertaining to
the Mayor’s agenda to increase opportunities for M/WBEs city-wide.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Citywide Chief Business Diversity Officer’s (CBDO)

and First Deputy Chief Business Diversity Officer’s day-to-day schedule, responsible for

coordinating and confirming all logistical details and necessary preparation

• Manage the CBDO and First Deputy‘s workflow and priorities by handling calendar and

scheduling requests.

• Oversee day to day Office operations, such as ensuring the CBDO and/or First Deputy has read

and signed key correspondence, booking travel, managing event logistics, reimbursements, and

team record-keeping.

• Coordinate the CBDO and First Deputy’s speaking engagements and public appearances,

including preparation of briefing materials, talking points and presentations.

• Provide leverage in moving critical projects forward by assisting with information gathering,

communicating with stakeholders, developing, and monitoring project plans, and keeping track

of responsibilities.

• Generate policy briefings and project-related documents, such as meeting agendas, work plans,

and progress reports.

• Manage and track constituent requests presented to Administration senior officials and at the

Office of M/WBEs.

• Manage Advisory Council meetings and members, Directors/Commissioner Meetings, office

management, events coordination, scheduling, special projects and other assignments.

• Track meeting notes with external or internal stakeholders.

• Organize all data and metrics into tracking systems that are accessible across the Office of

M/WBE.

• Assist in reviewing and editing critical communication proposals, policy statements, and

briefings for the Mayor’s Office of M/WBEs.

• Coordinate Mayor’s M/WBE Advisory Council meetings and subcommittee meetings for the

Office of M/WBEs.

About You

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited college with a baccalaureate degree; or

2. Graduation from an accredited community college plus two years of experience with

administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus four years of experience as

described in “2” above; or

4. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills

• Exemplary editing and organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; and

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint

• Proven track-record of timeliness and follow-through on objectives

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 $65,000 to $76,000.

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