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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Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• You have experience working with New York City communities. - You are bilingual. - You have experience working in emergency response.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency Requirement

City Residency is required for this position.

Additional Information

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.