Project Coordinator/Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs

4 weeks ago


Albany, New York, United States New York State Department of Labor Full time
37.5 Hours Per WeekHourly Rate $48.72The New York State Department of Labor is seeking a Project Coordinator/Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs who is highly motivated with strong knowledge of the New York State political landscape. Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
Come join the best communications team in New York State government.

Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Political Science, Public Administration Communications, or a similar degree and 4 years of relevant experience.

One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to accurately identify, analyze, and communicate complicated information into easily digestible and well laid out plans, including the goals and vision of the agency.
  • A proven record of building and sustaining mutually productive external stakeholder relationships and successfully working with agency decision makers on advocacy and policy-based issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
  • Excellent research, reasoning and writing skills.
  • Sound judgement with effective troubleshooting and conflict resolutions skills, including the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proactive with the ability to self-manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting tight deadlines

Standard Duties:

The Project Coordinator will be reporting to and collaborating with the agency's Communications Department leadership, the Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs is responsible for overseeing a team of experienced professionals who are responsible for building and maintaining productive relationships with NYS elected officials.


The incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Working closely and collaboratively with the communications leadership and the agency's executive team to effectively promote the agency's priorities and policy strategies to state legislature members and executive chamber.
-Supervising an experienced legislative staff and providing regular feedback, coaching and mentorship.-Advising the agency's executive team on legislative district issues, political dynamics and other matters.-Planning, organizing, and overseeing visits with legislature members for the commissioner and executive team.-Organizing educational campaigns for legislative staff that promote the services and initiatives that will benefit constituents.-Responding to a wide variety of inquiries from elected officials and their staff and assisting with resolving constituent concerns.-In collaboration with executive staff, oversee correspondence with members and legislative staff.-Work closely with PIO team, speechwriter, and social media team on intergovernmental content, as needed.

Additional Comments:
Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview

Notes on Applying:


All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

These documents must be received by June 3, 2024, and submitted via email to or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY You must include Vacancy ID #159013, Project Coordinator- Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs - Albany in the subject line of your email.

Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact:

Department of Labor, Attn:

Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY Phone and/or fax Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at

Minimum Salary: 48.72

Maximum Salary: 48.72

Salary Unit:
Yearly

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