Chief of Staff

1 week ago

New York, United States New York State Assembly Full time

**Chief of Staff**

NY State Assemblymember Grace Lee’s District Office seeks a highly motivated, proactive,

and detail-oriented individual to serve as Chief of Staff. Assemblymember Lee represents District 65, which encompasses much of Lower Manhattan including the Financial District, Seaport, Chinatown Lower East Side, and some of SoHo, Little Italy, and the East Village. Assemblymember Lee’s agenda is focused on community safety, affordable housing, environmental conservation, funding for public schools, the expansion of supportive services, and providing excellent constituent services.

The Chief of Staff serves as the primary political and strategic advisor to the Assemblymember, facilitates effective decision-making, and oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations. The Chief of Staff is responsible for all office operations of both the Albany and District Office including, but not limited to, hiring and supervising all staff and interns, advising on and executing office strategy, maintaining the office budget, overseeing the office’s legislative work, scheduling, community engagement and constituent services, and communications. The Chief of Staff supervises, directs, and supports an interdisciplinary team that includes Communications, Legislative Affairs, Community Affairs, Scheduling, and numerous interns.

The role will require the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and timelines, problem-solve, monitor, and update both the Assemblymember and staff on projects and office operations.
- Work with the Assemblymember and staff to develop and implement strategies to advance legislative, policy, and community priorities
- Oversee all personnel matters, including recruiting hiring, training, managing, and evaluating employees in the district and legislative offices. Assign and direct work; supervise work product and track long-term projects to completion; ensure effective internal communications and collegial work environment
- Drive a legislative agenda, develop advocacy strategies, and build and manage coalitions. Research legislative, budgetary, and policy issues. Draft and advance bills through the legislative process
- Facilitate effective collaboration with the offices of city, state, and federal officials and the leadership and staff of the Assembly
- Interacting with government agencies, organizations, members of the community, and other elected officials’ offices
- Develop and maintain relationships with constituents and community leaders, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders. Responsible for tracking key legislation in Albany and critical issues in the community
- Overall supervision of consistent services, legislation, and day-to-day operations in the Albany office and local district offices
- Oversee communications for the office
- Help prepare the member for floor debate, prepare talking points, memorandum, and other written documents, track the Member’s legislation, and work closely with advocates and other elected officials
- Regular travel to Albany during session and to other conferences as needed. Additional duties and responsibilities will be based on the individual's strengths and interests. This position reports to the Assemblymember.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or Associate’s degree with comparable job experience
- Two years of public service is strongly preferred, e.g., case management, community organizing, electoral campaign, or nonprofit work experience
- Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to build and manage teams effectively is strongly preferred
- Previous legislative experience is strongly preferred
- Previous experience working directly with principals is strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to details
- Ability to travel between NYC and Albany
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent written and public speaking abilities
- Flexibility about work hours, available to work evenings and weekends on occasion
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak before large groups
- Mandarin, Cantonese, or Spanish fluency, a plus

**Benefits**:

- Compensation is commensurate with experience: $60,000 - $75,000 per year.
- Excellent government benefits include:

- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement

**Position Details**
- The New York State Assembly is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction recor

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