Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Government Affairs Officer
$60,889 to $70,022 a year
Posted until November 16, 2026 · posted September 17, 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 ≈ $29.27 an hour · $2,342 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $12.27/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,334 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 9.7 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.
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Nights or evenings
“Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.”
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Weekends
“Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.”
Read from the posting. Tap one to see the line it came from.
With an overarching mission to eliminate ageism and ensure the dignity and quality of life of approximately 1.8 million older New Yorkers, the NYC Department for the Aging is deeply committed to helping older adults age in their homes and creating a community-care approach that reflects a model age-inclusive city.
Read the rest, from the posting
The Government Affairs Unit acts as the agency’s primary liaison to elected officials, community boards, aging services providers, and advocates in order to promote NYC Aging’s mission and priorities.
The Unit prepares NYC Aging’s city, state, and federal legislative agenda and represents the Commissioner at public hearings, high-level meetings, and community events. The Unit also analyzes pending legislation and keeps the agency abreast of any relevant legislative developments.
NYC Aging seeks a dynamic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Government Affairs Officer to the Department’s government affairs work and strategies.
Under the supervision of the Director of Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Officer is responsible for supporting the advancement of NYC Aging’s outreach efforts, intergovernmental endeavors, and awareness campaigns for the Borough of Queens In addition, responsibilities will include:
- Attend various intergovernmental and community meetings to represent NYC Aging; represent NYC Aging and promote its programs, services, and initiatives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and service providers.
- Represent NYC Aging at Community- and Borough- Board meetings, resource fairs, community organization, and tabling events as required.
- Lead or participate in various presentations, events, and special projects on behalf of NYC Aging.
- Work closely with NYC Aging’s Bureaus and Units on outreach strategies, awareness campaigns, and other initiatives focused on the aging community.
- Help to prepare for annual Borough Budget Consultations, Public Hearings on NYC Aging’s Annual Plan Summary, and NYC Aging 101 seminars.
- Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of aging services and issues in New York City.
- Perform other related and necessary tasks as needed.
*Non-City rate (non-City candidates & candidates with less than 2 years of City Service) **City incumbent rate (Candidates with 2 or more active years of City Service)
*Non-City rate (non-City candidates & candidates with less than 2 years of City Service) **City incumbent rate (Candidates with 2 or more active years of City Service)
Skills they'd like
- Superior communication skills and strong passion for intergovernmental and external relations.
- Strategic thinker with great judgment and discretion.
- Ability to engage with the public in a professional manner.
- Strong organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Working knowledge of New York City and State government structure preferred.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends.
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.
How to apply, from the posting
Please be sure to submit a resume & cover letter when applying.
All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare.nycnet/ess
Read the rest
Click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID #705615 All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID #705615 Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to NYC Aging directly.
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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