City of New York

Job Description

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.

OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.

OASO seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Director of External Affairs. Reporting to the Interim Executive Director, the incumbent will lead community outreach, press, public information, and intergovernmental initiatives. Working closely with inter- and intra-agency partners and community-based organizations, the Director of External Affairs’

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Deputy Commoner to function as a Director of External Affairs (OASO) who will:

• Manage daily press inquiries, writes/reviews press materials, prepares public statements, and

assists with planning press events and managing responses on tight deadlines while working

closely with staff throughout the Office to ensure accuracy.

• Compose advisories, speeches, talking points, related presentations, and information.
• Advise senior leadership on media inquiries.
• Write, produce, and distribute publication, including newsletters, brochures, and advertising.
• Support social media operations for the Office, as well as its public-facing website.
• Establish partnerships with community-based organizations. Coordinates joint events and

initiatives.

• Help to plan and manage frequent events for staff and stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with key elected officials, community boards,

civic groups, business organizations and the public through high-level communication and

coalition building, while representing the agency with City Hall and on behalf of executive staff.

• Research, analyze, and track legislation, laws, hearings and/or policies that relate to intercity

coordination.

• Create detailed project plans for intercity and interagency initiatives and assures that responsibilities

are clearly delineated, all activities are assigned, and that specific goals are reached.

• Participate in intercity and citywide interagency workgroups, task forces, and other coordinated efforts.
• Direct and administer the execution of data-sharing agreements between government agencies

Develop and prepare draft language, recommend data metrics, and lead coordination as needed.

Work Location: 22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule: M-F, 9-5

Qualifications

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or an equivalent/related field, plus five years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or an equivalent/related field, plus seven years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position.

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eleven years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.

Additional Information

The City of New York 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.