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Central New York Regional Director for Intergovernmental Affairs (6431)

Byrne Dairy, New York, NY, United States


Overview The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) Intergovernmental Affairs team is seeking a Central New York Regional Director for Intergovernmental Affairs. This position reports to the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and will be based in the Syracuse Regional Office. The selected candidate will serve as the Attorney General’s primary point of contact in a specified set of counties and will coordinate communications between OAG and New York's public and elected officials, as well as oversee community outreach initiatives with not-for-profit, grassroots, community, and issue-based organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the main liaison between OAG and the communities within the region, representing the AG and OAG in meetings and at events;

Work closely and collaboratively with the Intergovernmental Affairs Team and the AG’s Executive Team to promote priority initiatives and policy strategies impacting the community;

Foster open communication channels and productive relationships with community leaders;

Advise the AG and her Executive Team on emerging issues and political dynamics within the region;

Respond to a wide variety of inquiries and requests, including effectively resolving constituent concerns;

Organize events, presentations, and visits for the AG, Executives, and other OAG staff;

Prepare various reports, executive summaries, briefings, and other written materials; and

Support other Intergovernmental initiatives and projects as OAG priorities require.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in New York government, politics, and/or campaigns demonstrating an increasing scope of work and level of responsibility;

A demonstrated understanding of and success at working within the region is required;

Prior experience building and sustaining mutually productive external stakeholder relationships;

Strong writing, interpersonal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly and accessibly for diverse audiences;

Sound judgment 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; and

Availability to work outside of usual business hours and for periodic travel in New York state.

Additional Comments The annual salary for this position is $82,953. OAG offers a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. There are Workplace Flexibilities Program options, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify identity.

Contact and How to Apply

Name:

Legal Recruitment Unit

Telephone:

212-416-8080

Fax:

(not provided)

Email Address:

recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address:

NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St, New York, NY 10005

Notes on Applying:

Applications must be submitted online via the OAG job postings system. Prepare a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references. Include any required context to strengthen your application.

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