Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Legislative Representative
$75,000 to $85,000 a year
Posted until October 27, 2026 · posted August 28, 2026
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Not stated
From ≈ $36.06 an hour · $2,885 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $19.06/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,875 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 12 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
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What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
- Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?
- Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?
- Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?
- Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" above?
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The work
What the job is.
The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property.
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The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger.
We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With:
**NOTE: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.**
The Office of Federal Affairs coordinates the City's interaction with the Federal administration and Congress. The office keeps the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.
The office also advocates on behalf of the city and is the DC liaison between the City and other cities seeking to work together on federal issues.
The Problems You’ll Solve:
The Legislative Representative will keep the Mayor and City agencies informed about pending or important issues affecting the City.
About You:
- You must have detailed knowledge of the Federal legislative process and elected officials.
- You can demonstrate the understanding of and experience with any combination of the following: the City legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City and State agency operations, and lobbying.
Minimum Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in New York City and State agency ecosystem, legislative, and operations processes.
Skills they'd like
- You have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, which are imperative.
- You have strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.
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.