Policy Advisor, Streets and Public Spaces

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. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City’s government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president.

The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

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MOCEJ is committed to improving environmental quality for all, prioritizing front-line communities, and seeking to redress current and past injustices and inequities while creating economic opportunities for all. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOCEJ leads the City’s efforts to ensure that New York City is minimizing its contributions to climate change, preparing to adapt and protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and multiple climate hazards, and giving every New Yorker a meaningful voice in our city’s future.

The Policy Advisor for Living Streets and Public Spaces will play a pivotal role in the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), focusing on creating more resilient, sustainable, and livable public spaces across New York City. With a particular emphasis on addressing extreme heat challenges, this position will work to transform streets and public spaces into climate-resilient assets that enhance community well-being, advance equity, and foster strong partnerships with communities affected by environmental challenges.

• Lead the development and execution of public engagement strategies related to street and public space improvements, including heat resilience initiatives.
• Organize and participate in community engagement activities to identify neighborhood-specific needs and priorities for public space enhancement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, civic networks, and advocacy groups to promote sustainable and resilient public spaces.

• Design and implement sophisticated data analysis frameworks to evaluate public space usage, environmental conditions, and intervention effectiveness.
• Develop predictive models to inform public space planning, including considerations for extreme weather events.
• Create data-driven recommendations for program improvements and resource allocation.
• Develop and manage databases and dashboards to track project metrics and outcomes.
• Use GIS and other analytical tools to map environmental conditions and assess the effectiveness of interventions.

• Independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects focused on street and public space improvements from conception to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development of best practices and standard operating procedures for public space transformation initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and case studies highlighting project impacts and best practices.

• Represent MOCEJ at community meetings, public forums, conferences, and interagency collaborations.
• Develop and distribute communication materials to explain climate resilience strategies and MOCEJ initiatives to diverse audiences.

• Support the development of policies and programs to enhance public spaces and improve environmental conditions, including addressing urban heat…