Executive Director for Tenant Protection

First Deputy Mayor

Position: Executive Director for Tenant Protection

Job Number: 45143

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. For current job opportunities visit our

careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Office of the First Deputy Mayor oversees the City’s housing, economic development, budget,

planning, city operations, and workforce agencies, and works to create a more vibrant and equitable

New York City. The Office seeks a talented, results-driven Executive Director for Tenant Protection who

will work closely with the Executive Director for Housing and the First Deputy Mayor to better support

tenants in partnership with other relevant agencies and offices across the entire city.

This person will lead the Tenant Protection Cabinet, an interagency body created to promote and

advance tenant protections and resources; drive policies in response to tenant-related issues; lead

implementation plans and program needs; review relevant legislation, studies, and reports; foster

strong relationships with stakeholders and agencies; and develop and implement new strategies to

support tenants.

The Problems You’ll Solve

Tenants have a basic set of rights that the City helps facilitate, from helping renters know their rights

and responsibilities to connecting them to critical programs and services to ensuring safe and fair

housing conditions. Under the direction of the Executive Director for Housing, and working closely with

the First Deputy Mayor and partner agencies, this role will perform the following functions:

• Initiative Management – Lead the day-to-day operations and longer-term vision of the Tenant

Protection Cabinet (TPC), an interagency effort formed in 2024 to coordinate across agencies to

better serve tenants by creating pathways to renter-focused programs and services, and to

ensure safe and fair housing conditions.

• Policy and Legislative Development – Review and evaluate legislative proposals at the City,

State, and Federal levels with agencies and government affairs staff. Advance a legislative

agenda for tenants in partnership with City Hall, intergovernmental affairs, and agencies.

• Internal Stakeholder Management – Coordinate with City Hall leadership and staff, City agency

leadership and staff, and other stakeholders within City government to drive alignment on

tenant affairs, through continued leadership and coordination on tenant affairs and issues.

• External Stakeholder Management – Lead stakeholder engagement with tenant organizations

and tenant service providers to foster a relationship between City government, tenants,

providers, and advocates that is responsive to and inclusive of community feedback.

• Research & Analysis – Direct qualitative and quantitative research in connection with policy

proposals, legislation, funding, and initiatives. Identify and track key metrics to define and

monitor the success of work.

• General Support – As needed, prepare briefing memoranda, provide background research and

information, coordinate meeting planning and assistance, and respond to correspondence from

constituents or elected officials.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of work experience in a relevant field (or 10+ years

with a graduate degree).

• You are a results-driven leader who can effectively drive policy and culture changes to ensure

smooth coordination across various parties.

• You can work independently and within a fast-paced environment, as well as thrive in a

collaborative and supportive team.

• You are a self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team

and is willing to perform the full range of tasks required in a dynamic and rapidly responsive

organization.

• You can quickly absorb complex concepts and communicate them in a concise manner.

• You have thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• You have exceptional written, oral communication, and presentation skills.

• You have experience working with agencies who work with tenants or on tenant issues.

• You have experience and/or interest in tenant issues, including but not limited to housing

quality and enforcement, tenant rights and protections, or community and stakeholder

engagement.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $180,000 to $200,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and

retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and

harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not

limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual

orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment