The New York Public Library (Manhattan, NY)
New York, NY
The office of Government and Community Affairs (GOVREL) is responsible for NYPL interaction with government officials, agencies, and community stakeholders.
Its primary functions are to:
- Work with elected and governmental officials at the City, State and Federal levels to preserve and expand public funding (expense and capital).
- Organize, implement and support all advocacy activities, including contacts with and outreach to community stakeholders and elected officials and staff on all levels of government - City of New York (Mayor’s Office, City Council, Community Boards, etc.), New York State (Governor’s Office, Senate, Assembly, etc.) and Federal (Senate, Congress, etc.).
- Track and monitor proposed legislation and provide legislative and policy analysis.
- Liaise with government officials regarding the process and progress of Library capital projects.
- Provides logistical support of government and community affairs events and activities
- Coordinates and manages special projects as assigned, including advocacy, budgeting, community engagement, research, legislative analysis and legislative tracking
- Manages and coordinates mailings and meeting materials
- Manages and updates all government and community affairs databases
- Prepares and submits lobbying reports and filings
- Provides general office support for the government and community affairs unit
- Performs related duties as required
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
- Results oriented and possess the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines
- Strong adapdability skils and versatility with administrative needs
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse and decentralized staff
- Must have a flexible availability to attend evening/weekend meetings and events
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs)
- Knowledge of government budget, legislative and agency processes preferred
- Knowledge of Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan communities and demographics preferred
Department: GOVREL Office of Government & Community Affairs
Hours: 35 Hour Work Week
Non-Union
Evenings and Weekends as Required