District Director

Overview

Duties Description New York State Senator Cordell Cleare is seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and strategic leader to serve as District Director. This role is based primarily in the District Office in New York City and is responsible for managing district operations, representing the Senator at meetings and events, and serving as the Senator’s key liaison with community stakeholders. The District Director plays a vital leadership role and is the primary point of contact for all district-related initiatives, outreach, and constituent issues.

This individual must be able to be flexible and be open to taking on any task required.

• Serve as the Senator’s lead representative throughout the district, attending meetings, events, and community functions on their behalf
• Provide oversight of the District Office and staff, ensuring strong internal coordination and alignment with Senate priorities
• Lead and supervise the Constituent Services team to ensure cases are effectively assigned, tracked, and resolved in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the district’s key stakeholders, issues, institutions, and community dynamics
• Act as a conduit of timely, actionable information from the community to the Senator and senior staff
• Coordinate closely with the Legislative, Communications, and Constituent Services teams to support district-based legislative initiatives and community engagement strategies
• Assist with planning and staffing of community events such as mobile office hours and district outreach

• A bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated experience managing a team and leading cross-functional coordination
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex issues and identify solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including extensive nights and weekends

• Proficiency in Spanish or French
• Familiarity with Harlem or demonstrated experience working in similar communities
• Knowledge of New York State government or the legislative process

This is a full-time, in-person position based in the Senator’s District Office.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter that should include your reason for wanting to work in the State Senate and how your previous experiences will translate into this position. Please send application materials to jobs. Salary range is $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and do not simply repeat the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Sick time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

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