EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS at City of New York, New York, NY

EXECUTIVE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS at City of New York in New York, NY. Full-time. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

The Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications provides focused leadership and operational oversight for the Department of Social Services’ external and internal communications functions and intergovernmental affairs. Reporting to the DSS Commissioner, the EDC ensures the agency’s public narrative is timely, accurate, and mission aligned; coordinates media engagement; strengthens digital and social presence; supports internal communications and marketing efforts; and manages relationships with legislative and government stakeholders.

With very wide latitude for independent judgement and decision-making, this role ensures that agency priorities are clearly articulated, effectively communicated, and strategically advanced through coordinated policy, communications, and legislative engagement. The EDC plays a central role in shaping the DSS-HRA-DHS public narrative, strengthening relationships with the City Council and other government entities, and aligning internal operations with external messaging and strategic goals.

DSS-HRA is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Deputy Administrator (HRA) M-VI to function as an Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) for Strategic Communications who will:

Hours/Shift: Monday – 8:30am-5:30pm

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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., Public Administration, Public Policy, Communications, Journalism, or related field) preferred.
Experience
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, and/or government relations.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-channel communications programs and legislative engagement in a government or public sector environment.
Experience with crisis communications and cross-agency coordination.

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.