Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAssembly Majority, NYS

TitleSpecial Assistant

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $37000 to $40000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday through Friday with the need for some weekends and evening availability.

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9:30 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1485 York Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10075

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:
• Experience in scheduling is required.
• Experience in a government office is preferred.
• The successful candidate will be organized, exceptional writer, and will possess the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• They will have strong interpersonal skills: the ability to speak before large groups and interact with constituents, government agencies and elected official offices with sensitivity.
• The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, able to set and meet internal and external deadlines and work in a fast-paced government office.
• They must be flexible with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Duties Description The Special Assistant will be the primarily responsible for scheduling and work in the district office as a liaison to the Assembly Member’s district.
• Maintaining the Assembly Member’s calendar and coordinating scheduling.
• Identifying, fielding and thoroughly vetting prospective meetings, venues and public speaking opportunities.
• Interfacing with a storefront district office open to the public, addressing and resolving constituent problems, interacting with government agencies, organizations and elected offices.
• Drafting letters on behalf of constituents, reports and other correspondence as needed.
• Maintaining records of constituent cases through Constituent Relations Management system and other organizational tools.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community leaders, constituents, agency officials and elected official staffers.
• Attending community meetings, including community boards and block associations to speak on behalf of the Assembly Member.
• Preparing and presenting testimony on behalf of the Assembly Member at governmental hearings.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Courtney Ferrissey

Telephone 212-288-4607

Fax

Email Address ferrisc@nyassembly.gov

Address

Street 1485 York Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10075

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your cover letter and resume to ferrisc@nyassembly.gov.