Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Executive Assistant for the Deputy Borough President
$62,868 to $97,593 a year
Posted until October 31, 2026 · posted September 3, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Non-competitive title
A job title where a competitive exam is not practical, so the agency checks that your qualifications meet the standard instead. You apply directly. On our job pages this shows as "No exam for this title".
From ≈ $30.23 an hour · $2,418 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.23/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,410 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $2,168 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- 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
- 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
- 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.
The Office of the Brooklyn Borough President is recruiting an Executive Assistant that will provide
high-level administrative and project management support to The Deputy Borough President (DBP),
ensuring the efficient operation of executive offices and the successful coordination of strategic
initiatives. This role serves as a trusted partner to the DBP, managing complex calendars,
Read the rest, from the posting
coordinating cross-functional projects, facilitating communications, and supporting day-to-day
operations in a fast-paced, public service environment. Reporting to the DBP and the Senior Project Manager, the Executive Assistant will support the
planning and the execution of a range of special initiatives under the Deputy Borough President’s
purview in addition to scheduling. The Executive Assistant/ Scheduler is a pivotal member of the executive support team for the Deputy
Brooklyn Borough President. Under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager, the Administrative
Assistant is tasked with the following responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities •
Provide comprehensive executive support to the DBP, including managing complex calendars,
scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and prioritizing competing demands. •
Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents •
Optimize scheduling to prevent double booking and resolve time conflicts for DBP, manage meeting
cancellations and notifications •
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound
judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information. •
Prepare executive correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting agendas, briefing materials,
and other high-quality written communications. •
Monitor project timelines, identify potential risks, escalate issues when appropriate, and
recommend solutions to keep projects on schedule. •
Maintain organized filing systems, project documentation, and executive records in accordance
with organizational policies. •
Perform additional administrative and project coordination duties as assigned. •
Report information about community issues, preferences, and needs with key internal stakeholders
and leaders, along with recommendations for needed changes. •
Prepare reports and maintain necessary records related to community relations
activities •
Work on special projects as needed.
Skills they'd like
•
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships
with others. •
Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership in a government, nonprofit, or
corporate environment. •
Demonstrated experience managing complex executive calendars with a high volume of meetings,
All the skills they list
shifting priorities, and competing deadlines. •
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse ethnic,
economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds. •
Must have ability to work independently and collaboratively. •
Excellent organizational skills and effective time management. •
Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook; and familiarity with virtual platforms (e.g., WebEx, Zoom and Microsoft Team). •
Proficiency in a second language is a plus. •
Highly motivated and self-directed; capable of seeing projects through from beginning to
end.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)
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.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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