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SalaryDirector of Operations, Communications Bureau
Director of Operations, Communications Bureau
- Agency: OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
- Job type: Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: No exam required
Department
Communications
Job Description
The Director of Operations for the Communications Bureau will work with the Deputy Comptroller for Communications & Strategic Initiatives to manage the team’s workflow, productivity and calendar, coordinating both the day-to-day work and longer-term communications projects, working in close partnership with Bureaus across the office. This position will sit in the Communications Bureau and report directly to the Deputy Comptroller for Communications & Strategic Initiatives, but does not require significant communications expertise. Specific duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Run the daily morning meeting in which the team discusses upcoming plans, and updates each other on the day’s tasks and projects.
- Plan and lead roll-out meetings for all major communications launches, including reports, audits and events.
- Work with Communications staff and leaders of other bureaus to plan and schedule out various releases and initiatives in a manner that maximizes efficiency and protects Communications staff’s calendars.
- Ensure that projects and requests coming to the Communications team do not fall through the gaps, by serving as a traffic director, ensuring that items go to the proper people and checking to make sure tasks are completed.
- Coordinate day-to-day project management to get products and announcements over the finish line, including providing final sign off on short term assignments, public calendars, etc.
- Develop, execute, and track the Communications team’s long term project calendar.
- Measure the productivity of the team and institute initiatives designed to boost it.
- Support the professional development of staff and their execution of short- and long-term communications objectives.
- Manage and troubleshoot all logistics for the department, and most departmental matters not requiring strategic communications guidance.
- Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least four (4) or more years of progressively responsible operations experience, preferably, performing functions similar to those listed in the bulleted list of the job description above in a large and/or complex government, non-profit, private, advocacy, or labor setting; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience mentioned above.
Preferred Skills
- Clearly demonstrated experience managing projects and/or leading ambitious teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments - Passion for organization, efficiency, and productivity - Interest in NYC’s political and advocacy conversations - Strong commitment to racial and economic justice, public service, and a team culture that values collaboration and feedback.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
1.\tA baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least four (4) or more years of progressively responsible operations experience, preferably, performing functions similar to those listed in the bulleted list of the job description above in a large and/or complex government, non-profit, private, advocacy, or labor setting; or
2.\tA satisfactory equivalent of education and experience mentioned above.
Preferred Skills
- \tClearly demonstrated experience managing projects and/or leading ambitious teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments\n\n-\tPassion for organization, efficiency, and productivity\n\n-\tInterest in NYC’s political and advocacy conversations\n\n-\tStrong commitment to racial and economic justice, public service, and a team culture that values collaboration and feedback.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Job ID
623747
Title code
95998
Civil service title
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Director of Operations, Communications Bureau
- Experience level: Manager
Number of positions
1
Work location
1 Centre St., N.Y.
- Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
