Chief of Staff - VID 200080

Chief Of Staff

Reporting directly to the OCM Executive Director and working closely with the members of the OCM Executive Office and Leadership Team, the OCM Chief of Staff is responsible for coordinating the Executive Office's day-to-day obligations, managing external stakeholders, and ensuring consistent communication and collaboration across various OCM teams. The Chief of Staff is the senior advisor to the OCM Executive Office (Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director) and will work closely with the Executive Office to evaluate, develop, and implement strategic processes and plans for the agency.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Work with the Executive Office and OCM's Leadership Team to prepare for internal and external meetings, interviews, speaking engagements, site visits, presentations, and events.
• Liaise with local and state legislators and cannabis stakeholders. Address and follow up on legislative agendas and local issues. Ensure that OCM's relationship with elected officials and stakeholders are well developed, communicative, and mutually productive.
• Represent OCM at meetings, engagements, and events.
• Support OCM Public Affairs in planning and executing internal and external events, communications, and meetings, in coordination with other OCM teams.
• Provide logistical support to Executive Office meetings, activities and events, and ensure timely follow up on action items.
• Serve as a liaison with the Governor's Office and national / state / local city agencies and organizations.
• Draft public remarks, memos, background documents, presentation materials, reports, and other documents that distill complex issues.
• Organize and lead special projects as assigned by the Executive Director and / or Executive Deputy Director.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and OCM senior leadership to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans aligned with OCM's mission and goals.
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives, identifying potential challenges and proposing solutions.

Minimum Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, including two years in an administrative, managerial, supervisory, or executive capacity.

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The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO / AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit : About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Downstate : Location Pay of $4,000

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.