The Office of the New York City Comptroller, through its Bureau of Labor Law, sets and enforces prevailing wages and benefits for workers employed on New York City public projects and in certain properties that receive tax exemptions. The Comptroller’s Office also engages in outreach and educational work to inform the community of their rights under the law. Under Comptroller Brad Lander, the Office seeks to expand its impact on the rights of workers by using creative tools, including education, outreach, policy initiatives, and data analysis, to leverage the city’s resources and information on behalf of workers.
The Office of the Comptroller recently hired a Director of Worker’s Rights to lead the office’s efforts on behalf of New York City’s workers and seeks to hire a Strategic Organizer to continue to expand this work. The Strategic Organizer will provide support for the Bureau’s policy priorities and external engagement, including coalition work and community partnerships. They will work closely with the Deputy Director of Workers’ Rights, the Bureau’s Data and Technology Specialist, and will cross-collaborate with other bureaus within the office to advance key projects and deliverables.
The Strategic Organizer must have a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and be able to use their skills to advance and support engagement between the Comptroller’s Office and other government agencies, labor unions, community-based organizations, worker centers, advocacy groups, issue-focused coalitions and campaigns, and various community stakeholders across the five boroughs. The position requires a strong writer and researcher as well as strong inter-personal skills. This position will report to the Deputy Director of Workers’ Rights. Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Working in close partnership with the Deputy Director of Workers’ Rights and the Bureau of Public Affairs to maintain and cultivate a network of external partners and stakeholders including other government agencies, labor unions, community-based organizations, worker centers and more;
• Coordinate Comptroller’s efforts on behalf of legislative and policy priorities to expand workers’ rights and the enforcement of workplace laws and regulations;
• Support the organizing of and/or Comptroller’s participation in public events and meetings related to workers’ rights;
• Leverage the capacity of internal bureaus, conduct research and write materials to support organizing by stakeholders;
• Identify issues and campaigns for the office to support or amplify; support communications team on rapid response & proactive messaging; and,
• Perform other related assignments and special projects as may be required.
Minimum Qual Requirements
(1) BS/BA degree from an accredited college or university, and three (3) or more years of professional experience in public policy and/or organizing at a government agency, labor union or non-profit organization; or,
(2) Combined education and/or experience equivalent to (1) above.
Preferred Skills
• Demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and social justice;
• Comfortable speaking to large audiences, as well as elected officials, union representatives, and low-wage workers;
• Familiarity with the use of social media tools to advance progressive campaigns;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong research and writing skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
To Apply
TO APPLY, GO TO: Employment Opportunities at www.comptroller.nyc.gov
Certain residency requirements may apply. We appreciate every applicant’s interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Vacancy notices listed as Until Filled will be posted for at least five workdays
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
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.
POSTING DATE
07/06/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.