Director of NYC Shooting Response

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.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor's Community Affairs Unit (CAU) is the fundamental connection between City Hall and New
York City residents throughout the five boroughs. The primary mission of CAU is to establish deep
partnerships with communities in order to actively engage New Yorkers in City government. To this
end, CAU is directly responsible for integrating government into communities by working with Mayoral
agencies to ensure the effective and efficient deployment of government services and the Mayor’s top
policy priorities and initiatives.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Director of NYC Shooting Response is a leadership role reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of
Operations. This position focuses on coordinating comprehensive strategies for supporting victims,
fostering community healing, addressing the root causes of gun violence, and strengthening citywide
partnerships. The Director will oversee critical initiatives and responses related to gun violence
incidents and lead efforts to promote recovery and resilience across New York City communities.

Responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the primary liaison between city agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders
involved in gun violence prevention and response.
- Collaborate with representatives for Public Safety/OEM/ NYPD /DYCD/ MOCJ/ OPGV/ DOHMH
on strategic initiatives and critical responses addressing shooting incidents.
- Develop and oversee victim support services, including counseling, victim advocacy, and
financial assistance programs.
- Lead youth engagement initiatives such as mentorship, conflict resolution workshops, and
school-based trauma support.
- Coordinate community healing efforts, including trauma recovery centers, restorative justice
circles, and healing events.
- Support economic recovery for businesses and communities affected by shootings through
grants and investment programs.
- Build partnerships with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and tenant associations to
strengthen community networks.
- Develop public awareness campaigns on gun violence and provide trauma-informed training for
community leaders and educators.
- Oversee the implementation of data-driven approaches to identify trends, prioritize resources,
and measure the impact of initiatives.
- Prepare executive-level correspondence, memos, and policies related to gun violence response
and prevention.
- Handle inquiries, action plans, and communication dissemination on behalf of the division and
Deputy Commissioner.

About You

The preferred candidate must have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, along with strong
communication and organization skills. Also important is the ability to deal with a diverse constituency
and work productively under pressure, both as an individual and part of a team. Skills required include:
- You have a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college.
- You have a keen ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
- You have the ability to work with all levels of staff, inside and outside the agency.
- You have the ability to work independently and exercise a high degree of initiative to
accomplish tasks and solve problems.
- You have the ability to prioritize and follow up while meeting deadlines.
- You have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- You have a professional demeanor.

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- The preferred candidate must have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, along with strong
communication and organization skills. Also important is the ability to deal with a diverse constituency
and work productively under pressure, both as an individual and part of a team.
- You have a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college.

The City of New York 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.