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SalaryOffice of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO)
Position
Special Assistant
Job Number: 42594
The Agency You’ll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is
head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of
New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’
Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,
improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an
agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these
values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With
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.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (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. The Office also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term
planning and policy drafting.
The Problems You’ll Solve
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator to
function as a Special Assistant who will:
- Manage comprehensive calendars: scheduling appointments, meetings, interviews, events, and
office.
- Liaison with elected officials’ offices, community-based organizations and general public to
- Ensure the Executive Director’s schedule is managed to allot for an efficient, calm, and
- Oversee the Executive Director’s travel needs including coordinating, booking, and submitting
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, and office management.
- Ensure that the Executive Director has all relevant materials in advance of their meetings and
- Coordinate all office management requests such as technology needs, facilities, office supplies
and logistic support for large-scale meetings such as senior staff that may require catering and
working with external speakers.
- Collect and edit briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and correspondence to ensure
- Address a broad range and high volume of priorities, questions, and issues as they arise from
follow up action. This can often involve urgent and sensitive information; escalate to upper
management when needed.
- Support the Executive Director with managing internal and external priorities.
- Be able to perform complex tasks with limited supervision as well as meet deadlines and
- Document and facilitate complaints routed to the Executive Director.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community
work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or
community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates
must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role
is $59,116 to $91,768.
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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.
The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at
EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.
New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment
