Part Time Office Assistant

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher is a grassroots elected official representing the 50th District, including all of Greenpoint and most of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. First elected in 2020, her office prioritizes tenants rights and housing security, safe streets and mass transit, environmental justice and confronting the climate crisis, empowering working people and rooting out corruption. The district has experienced major socioeconomic changes over recent decades but maintains its strong history of activism and community participation.

The Office of Assemblymember Gallagher seeks a part time Office Assistant to help facilitate the functionality of the office. This position will begin at 12 hours per week with room to grow and is benefits eligible. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, who works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and excels at creating and refining processes for maximum efficiency. The person must have excellent written and telephone communication skills as well as be competent in Google Suite. A good sense of humor, flexibility, and the ability to field a variety of temperaments and personalities is a must. Time management skills are imperative to this position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Fielding, responding to, organizing, prioritizing and scheduling the Assemblymember’s calendar with in-person and virtual meetings, events, and public appearances in accordance with office needs
• Managing the production of events and meetings that the Assemblymember hosts
• Joining meetings and taking detailed, clear notes
• Maintaining efficient correspondence with incoming and outgoing requests
• Administrative tasks, including assisting with HR and finance paperwork and managing office supplies
• Supporting a variety of tasks across our legislative and district priorities as needed

The pay for this position begins at $18/hr with room to grow based on the state budget allocation and performance. The job is 4 hours a day, 3 days a week with 12 hours per week starting on January 6. Because of the limited capacity of our office’s budget, individuals with other commitments are welcome to apply.

Applicants should email a one-page cover letter, resume, and three references to

district50@nyassembly.gov no later than Monday, November 17, 2025.

This position will be eligible for health, dental, vision insurance and retirement plans among other benefits offered by the State of New York.