Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
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. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. 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 Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established in 1984 and incorporated into the New York City Charter in 2001 to promote the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers, expand access to justice, and advance policies that strengthen immigrant communities across the city.
MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities by advising on and supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve access to services for immigrant New Yorkers and speakers of other languages. The office partners with City agencies and community organizations to strengthen language access, expand equitable access to services, and advance initiatives that support immigrant communities citywide.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/ The Problems You’ll Solve: The Director of Language Services leads MOIA's Language Services unit, which provides high-quality translation and interpretation services to MOIA, Mayoral Offices, City Hall, and the Mayor. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, the Director sets the strategic direction for the unit, oversees its daily operations, and ensures that limited English speakers across the city have reliable access to the language services they need.
The Director plays a central role in the unit's budget, staffing, and procurement decisions, and works closely with Mayoral Offices and City agencies to share and implement language access best practices citywide. The role requires balancing long-term strategic planning with responsiveness to urgent, time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced environment.
Specifically, the Director will:
Strategic Leadership and Team Management:
Operations and Quality Oversight:
Budget and Procurement:
Interagency Coordination and Rapid Response:
Flexibility and Additional Duties:
About You: The ideal candidate is an experienced operations and team leader with a track record of managing, building, and scaling teams in a fast-paced environment. They bring strong judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to balance long-term strategic planning with urgent, time-sensitive demands.
They should also be a creative problem-solver who is comfortable implementing new technologies and workflows, and who communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to City agency partners.
Specific Skills:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Additional Information
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
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. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. 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 Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established in 1984 and incorporated into the New York City Charter in 2001 to promote the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers, expand access to justice, and advance policies that strengthen immigrant communities across the city.
MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities by advising on and supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve access to services for immigrant New Yorkers and speakers of other languages. The office partners with City agencies and community organizations to strengthen language access, expand equitable access to services, and advance initiatives that support immigrant communities citywide.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/ The Problems You’ll Solve: The Director of Language Services leads MOIA's Language Services unit, which provides high-quality translation and interpretation services to MOIA, Mayoral Offices, City Hall, and the Mayor. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations, the Director sets the strategic direction for the unit, oversees its daily operations, and ensures that limited English speakers across the city have reliable access to the language services they need.
The Director plays a central role in the unit's budget, staffing, and procurement decisions, and works closely with Mayoral Offices and City agencies to share and implement language access best practices citywide. The role requires balancing long-term strategic planning with responsiveness to urgent, time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced environment.
Specifically, the Director will:
Strategic Leadership and Team Management:
Operations and Quality Oversight:
Budget and Procurement:
Interagency Coordination and Rapid Response:
Flexibility and Additional Duties:
About You: The ideal candidate is an experienced operations and team leader with a track record of managing, building, and scaling teams in a fast-paced environment. They bring strong judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to balance long-term strategic planning with urgent, time-sensitive demands.
They should also be a creative problem-solver who is comfortable implementing new technologies and workflows, and who communicates effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to City agency partners.
Specific Skills:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Additional Information
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview.
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.