Progressive Talent Pipeline: NYC Edition

New York City, NY

Full Time

Entry Level

We appreciate your interest in the Progressive Talent Pipeline: NYC Edition, an open search for people who are ready to enact the affordability agenda in New York City.

The Progressive Talent Pipeline (PTP) was founded in 2018, and in the years since hundreds of people who have been through the program have gone on to work in Congress or the Executive Branch of the federal government — working to promote a fairer economy, protect the environment, promote civil rights and civil liberties, oppose war, and more.

After focusing on growing a network ready to work in the federal government, we’re launching Progressive Talent Pipeline: NYC Edition to build a resume bank of candidates for New York City government roles. PTP:NYC does not have hiring power for NYC government roles, but will be recommending a slate of candidates. You are encouraged to also apply directly to the transition website.

To submit your materials, please complete the form questions on this page and upload a resumé and answers to the short-answer questions listed below, together as one document. (On mobile, click “Apply” at the bottom of this page to access the form). Your answers to the short-answer questions should be included after your resume in a single document (i.e. if you have a two-page resume, begin your answer to Question 1 on page 3). Once you have finalized that document, you should upload a copy of it where it says "Attach resume" in the form.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The submission portal will remain open until January 1, 2026.

Information you share will be retained by PTP. A curated version may be shared with partners consistent with the mission of the PTP.

If you have already been endorsed by the Progressive Talent Pipeline previously and are interested in PTP: NYC, please submit via the internal PTP survey.

If you would like to receive reminders about deadlines, updates about the program, and information about future submission periods, click here to be added to the Progressive Talent Pipeline interest list.

SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS:

Brief bio: Describe yourself in 50-100 words.
Do you have experience working for local, state, or the federal government? If so, please briefly explain, including your role(s) and approximate dates. (Word limit: 100)
Explain any relevant policy, lobbying, advocacy, organizing, or other experience you have that makes you qualified and interested in working for the Mamdani administration. (Word limit: 200)
How would you describe your political perspective? Which national political figures do you align with, and why? (Word limit: 100)
Why do you want to work for the Mamdani administration? (Word limit: 150)
What are some things that the de Blasio administration did well? What are some things it could’ve done better? What about the Adams administration? (Word limit: 200)
Is there anything else we should know about you? (optional)

FOOTNOTES:
[a] Most employees of the City of New York are subject to residency requirements. The requirements for residence may vary based upon an employee’s position, title, status or agency, but most City employees are required to establish and maintain residence in one of the five boroughs (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island) for two years of City employment. See here for additional information.

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The Progressive Talent Pipeline aims to identify exceptional people who have deep commitments to economic, social, racial, and environmental justice who would like to serve as government staffers.

We are now accepting submissions for Progressive Talent Pipeline: NYC Edition.

The application cycle for our next PTP cohort focused on federal-level roles will open in 2026.

If you would like to receive reminders about deadlines, updates about the program, and information about future submission periods, click here to be added to the Progressive Talent Pipeline interest list.

Progressive Talent Pipeline: NYC Edition

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