Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working for the New York City Office of the Public Advocate.
The New York City Office of the Public Advocate works toward results that ensure that all New York City residents are treated with dignity.
We fight for equitable access to quality housing, education, and economic opportunity in a healthy, safe environment, and advance equity in the distribution of resources by holding city agencies accountable, as well as by engaging and empowering community members in order to confront institutions, drive change and achieve justice.
We offer the following benefits:
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Health Benefits (including prescription, dental and vision)
- Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System)
- 401(k) and 457(k) Retirement Savings Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- College Savings
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Mayor’s Scholarship Programs
- College Savings Program
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- NYC Wellness Programming
- Annual, Sick, and Other Paid Leave
We are looking for professionals in various fields.To apply for our open positions, please visit our career opportunities here.
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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.
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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
The New York City Office of the Public Advocate is an equal-opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact eeo@advocate.nyc.gov.
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.