District Director - Office of NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez, 59th Senate District

The office of NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez is seeking a District Director to join our District Office team. Senator Gonzalez represents the 59th District in the New York State Senate which includes parts of three boroughs, Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, and she Chairs two committees, the Committee on Internet and Technology and the Committee on Elections.

The District Director serves as the primary manager of the district office operations and community affairs team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective community engagement. The District Director will also be responsible for working with the team to drive community affairs organizing and office outreach strategies. The District Director will report directly to the Chief of Staff and work closely with the Senator to maintain strong community relations and efficient office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day staff management of community liaisons, including task prioritization and quality assurance
• Manages constituent services by assigning casework to liaisons and reporting on weekly case loads and progress
• Drives long term district organizing strategies around ongoing issues
• Coordinates with the Scheduler to manage weekly and weekend staffing requirements
• Oversees district events, including town halls, resource fairs and district drives
• Maintains comprehensive issue tracking through detailed memos and meeting notes
• Manages district budget, including the distribution of discretionary and capital funds
• Supports hiring operations, including resume screening and conducting preliminary phone interviews

Key Abilities & Experience:

• Strong management experience, when an emphasis on office management and staff supervision
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in community outreach and event planning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
• Demonstrated commitment to community service and public engagement
• Required to live in New York State upon beginning of employment

Bonus Points If You:

• Are a resident of SD 59
• Speak Spanish, Bangla, or Polish
• Have previous experience working in government or political offices
• Possess knowledge of the district's demographic and community needs

Salary & Benefits:

Range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience (full time overtime exempt position). This position offers health, vision + dental insurance as well as a retirement plan. The position comes with sick days, vacation days, and personal time, as well as state holidays.

Timeline:

Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 17. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

To Apply

Submit a 1-page resume, a 1-page cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references to gonzalezjobs@nysenate.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 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.

The Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with its policy of non-discrimination on the basis of disability - as well as the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), does not discriminate on the basis of disability with regard to employment.

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.