District Director - Office of NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez, 59th Senate District

NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $75k - $85k / year • 16h ago

The office of NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez is seeking a District Director to join our District Office team. Senator Gonzalez represents the 59th District in the New York State Senate which includes parts of three boroughs, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and she Chairs two committees, the Committee on Internet and Technology and the Committee on Elections.

The District Director serves as the primary manager of the district office operations and community affairs team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective community engagement. The District Director will also be responsible for working with the team to drive community affairs organizing and office outreach strategies. The District Director will report directly to the Chief of Staff and work closely with the Senator to maintain strong community relations and efficient office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides day-to-day staff management of community liaisons, including task prioritization and quality assurance
Manages constituent services by assigning casework to liaisons and reporting on weekly case loads and progress
Drives long term district organizing strategies around ongoing issues
Coordinates with the Scheduler to manage weekly and weekend staffing requirements
Oversees district events, including town halls, resource fairs and district drives
Maintains comprehensive issue tracking through detailed memos and meeting notes
Manages district budget, including the distribution of discretionary and capital funds
Supports hiring operations, including resume screening and conducting preliminary phone interviews

Key Abilities & Experience:

Strong management experience, when an emphasis on office management and staff supervision
Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Strong budgeting and financial management experience
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in community outreach and event planning
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
Demonstrated commitment to community service and public engagement
Required to live in New York State upon beginning of employment

Bonus Points If You:

Are a resident of SD 59
Speak Spanish, Bangla, or Polish
Have previous experience working in government or political offices
Possess knowledge of the district's demographic and community needs

Salary & Benefits:

Range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience (full time overtime exempt position). This position offers health, vision + dental insurance as well as a retirement plan. The position comes with sick days, vacation days, and personal time, as well as state holidays.

Timeline:

Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 17. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

To Apply

Submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to gonzalezjobs@nysenate.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.

The Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability - as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to employment.

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