Legislative and Budget Director

A New York City Council Member, representing District 49, is seeking a Legislative and Budget Director to serve as the primary point of contact between the Council Member office and designated community boards, community groups and constituents within the district. The in-office location for the Legislative and Budget Director will be in District 11 and requiring occasional reporting to 250 Broadway, near City Hall, as a worksite.

SALARY RANGE:

$65,000 to $75,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be the primary point of contact for the Legislative Division, other Members’ legislative staff, and legislation-related stakeholders.
• Research and form recommendations on legislative, budgetary, and policy issues.
• Be responsive to the issues faced by constituents and the city at-large.
• Regularly track submitted legislation, first in time designations, scheduled hearings, agendas for hearings and stated meetings and maintain internal tracking system.
• Submit all legislative requests to the Legislative Division.
• Draft briefings for hearings, committee meetings, and stated meetings.
• Attend hearings, committee meetings and stated meetings with the Council Member and take notes.
• Draft correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials.
• Handle constituent inquiries on legislative related topics.
• Be the primary point of contact for the Finance Division, and discretionary and capital applicants, as well as applicable committees, delegations, and caucuses
• Meet with applicants to go over planned projects and programming and take and distribute notes to staff.
• Guide applicants through the application process.
• Regularly track applications through discretionary and capital databases (Blackbaud and CapGrants).
• Create internal tracking systems for requests and organize meeting notes.
• Track deadlines associated with the budget process and alert Council Member and Chief of Staff of upcoming deadlines and/or changes.
• Advise Council Member and Chief of Staff on how to allocate funding ahead of submission deadlines.
• Enter and submit allocations into discretionary and capital databases.
• Ensure our funding recipients are effectively using their allocations.
• Ensure our office is getting the resources we funded to the community, check in with schools, Business Improvement Districts, etc. to get their feedback on programming/services we funded.
• Track progress of capital projects in the district.
• Work with District Office Director and Chief of Staff to identify district projects for future funding.
• Contribute to newsletter and other public-facing communications regarding the budget.
• Engage in constituent services in partnership with District Office Director and Constituent Advocates.
• Assist in planning events and staff the Council Member at events, including occasional weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Thorough knowledge of New York City Council’s legislative process, procedures and budget process.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with others.
• Willingness to build relationships within the district.
• Strong leadership & management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and maintain consistent attention to details.
• Ability to adapt and stay calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure political and media environment.
• An interest in pushing boundaries and a demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to New York City’s biggest problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity within the workplace, using a personal approach that values all people and respects all differences.
• Master’s in Public Policy or Public Administration or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• Availability and flexibility to work evenings, as necessary, and occasional weekend shifts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

New York City residency required within 90 days of appointment.

For eligible employees, health, dental and vision insurance coverage are offered upon hire. Retirement plans also available.

The New York City Council makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should forward their resume and a cover letter, with the subject line to:

YOUR FULL NAME – Legislative and Budget Director

E-MAIL: [email protected]

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The New York City Council 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.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person