Job Description
Office of Immigrant Affairs
Position
Communications and Strategic Projects Coordinator
Job Number: 42780
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 Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) promotes the wellbeing of immigrant communities by
working on policies, programs, and community engagement strategies that facilitate successful
integration of immigrant New Yorkers into the civic, economic, and cultural life of the City. MOIA works
across a broad range of issues citywide and MOIA works closely with sister cities around the country to
advocate for immigration reform and share best practices.
The Problems You’ll Solve
MOIA seeks a Communications and Strategic Projects Coordinator, who will join a dynamic team in a
fast-paced work environment. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications and
Strategic Projects Coordinator will play a key role in the planning, execution, and on-time delivery of
deliverables on numerous key initiatives and projects across the office.
The Communications and Strategic Projects Coordinator will play a critical role in the development and
execution of effective communications strategies designed to connect immigrant New Yorkers to
critical information, external community partners to funding opportunities, and leading internal
communications at MOIA. This role will also work closely in coordinating a variety of projects between
multiple teams at MOIA and at times with other city agencies.
In this role, the Communications and Strategic Projects Coordinator will have key responsibilities,
including:
- Immigrant Media Engagement: Work with the Director of Communications to create and
achievements, and stances on immigration policies, with an emphasis on multilingual content.
- Social Media Management: Help craft and execute policy driven social media campaigns, social
Instagram, Facebook, and others.
- Event Strategy and Execution: Organize high-impact press conferences, media interviews, and
immigrant New Yorkers, and executive leadership.
- Data Management: Update data bases of non-profits, community partners, and media outlets
- Strategic Initiative Projects: Work with various teams to plan, coordinate and advance strategic
events, immigrant heritage celebrations and others.
- Community Engagement: Craft a bi-weekly e-newsletter to engage with MOIA’s funded
- Perform other related assignments and strategic initiatives, as directed.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least two years of work experience.
- Outstanding collaboration and team building skills with proven abilities in working with various
- Self-starter who can take initiative and work both individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent analytic, organization, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Experience serving immigrant communities or providing language services is preferred.
- Effective management of multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office products, as well as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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 $55,000 to $65,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.
Apply Now!
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
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