Director of Strategic Engagement

Overview

The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With: For half a century, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has been the liaison between the New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with City offices and agencies, MOPD ensures City initiatives, programs, and policies address the needs and interests of people with disabilities. The office regularly engages in advocacy and policymaking at the local, state, national, and international levels to make certain accessibility and full inclusion are key priorities for all public and private stakeholders alike.

Position : Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A

Responsibilities

• Strategic: Works as part of the MOPD’s leadership team to develop and implement a long-term and short-term strategic plan for disability access and inclusion in NYC.
• Strategic: Supports and collaborates with existing local organizations in NYC and nationally in disability justice and adjunct fields.
• Strategic: Lead the convenings on intersectional social justice movements (e.g., immigration, civil rights, LGBTQ+) and other MOPD cities around the country.
• Strategic: Assist the policy and communications teams and develop targeted research on disability issues.

• Engagement: Supervise 3 Community Advocates to assist with their work on training and facilitating workshops; provide guidance, resources, assistance, and advocacy from MOPD.
• Engagement: Working with the Assistant Commissioner, partner with city agencies to provide training and workshops to staff on disability justice.
• Engagement: With the Chief of Staff, develop community partnerships with elected officials at the city, state, and federal levels.

• Active participation in MOPD Leadership meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• You have excellent communication and persuasion to disability rights organizations and other external stakeholders.
• You are a team player, a professional, and enjoy working in collaboration with others.

Additional Information

• In addition to the resume, a cover letter is required to apply.

Special Assistant (MA)-MGRL - 0668A

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• You have knowledge of city government.
• Previous advocacy work is strongly preferable.

Important Disclosures

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some positions allow residency in certain counties after 2 continuous years of city service. Discuss at time of interview.
• EEO Statement: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristic (e.g., sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, pregnancy).

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Job ID: | Date: 06/06/2026 | Title code: 0668A | Title classification: Pending Classification-2

Business title: Director Of Strategic Engagement | Experience Level: Executive | Job level: M7 | Number of positions: 1

Work location: 100 Gold Street | Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs

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