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Executive Assistant

Office of the Mayor · Full-time

$65,000 – $75,000 / yr

Posted until September 26, 2026 · posted July 28, 2026

$31.25/hr equivalent · $2,500 every 2 weeks, before taxes.

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $14.25/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

Requirements

Diploma + experience

Exam

No exam for this title

Where

601 New Jersey Avenue

Openings

1

Check yourself

What they actually ask for.

High school diploma plus experience

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.

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The work

What the job is.

Office / admin
Read the full description from the posting
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. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page. The Team You’ll Work With: **NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.** The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues. The Problems You’ll Solve: The Executive Assistant will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City. The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues. About You: • You can schedule meetings on behalf of FLA staff. • You can enter data into databases and Excel sheets. • You can review and track legislation. • You can facilitate interactions between elected officials' offices, federal agencies, and the Administration, including responding to requests from members and staff promptly. • You can assist FLA staff with meeting preparations. Minimum Required Qualifications: • A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization, and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Preferred skills
• You have strong problem-solving and organizational skills. • You have administrative experience in a busy, high-demand, deadline-oriented environment. • You can multitask. • You have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. • You are proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams, Adobe, and Outlook.

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live
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.

Proof

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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.

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