Assistant Vice President, Brooklyn Borough Director
Job description
Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: To create shared prosperity across New York City's five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.
Position Overview: The Government and Community Relations Division (GovCo) helps bridge the gap between the work of NYCEDC and the needs and ideas of New Yorkers impacted by our projects. We advance EDC's agenda and ensure projects advance smoothly by cultivating external relationships, developing public engagement strategies, and building political and community support for EDC's projects.
As a key member of our dynamic team, the GovCo Brooklyn Borough Director will be responsible for working in Brooklyn developing, maintaining, and coordinating NYCEDC's relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials and government agencies; community boards; community stakeholders; labor; advocates; private stakeholders; and the Mayor's Office of Federal, State, and City Legislative Affairs, in order to facilitate the successful completion of NYCEDC's projects and the achievement of NYCEDC's priorities. The GovCo Brooklyn Borough Director will work with project teams to share stakeholder input, and design and advise on engagement strategies and messaging as the day-to-day community liaison for NYCEDC's work in the borough. The GovCo Brooklyn Borough Director may assist in the development, implementation, and management of key strategies critical to the mission of NYCEDC, as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work in consultation with NYCEDC divisions to identify and implement strategies to facilitate achievement of NYCEDC's goals and priorities.
- Assist NYCEDC project managers in developing presentations to elected officials, community boards, and other stakeholders regarding progress/status of NYCEDC projects; respond to inquiries regarding projects from elected officials and stakeholders.
- Communicate regularly with representatives of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development and the Mayor's Offices of Federal, State, and City Legislative Affairs to ensure that projects and priorities reflect and complement the priorities of the Office of the Mayor.
- Ensure that timely and sensitive information is appropriately communicated to department leadership and President's Office.
- Collaborate with other New York City agencies on planning and implementing inter-agency initiatives and projects.
- Design and assess engagement strategies that incorporate a diverse set of perspectives, acknowledge history and centers equity. These strategies should utilize quantitative and qualitative data, and in coordination with NYCEDC's Public Affairs team, incorporate earned media and digital communication tools.
- Prepare written reports/updates on project portfolio, including developing newsletter content and updating trackers, as requested; prepare NYCEDC staff for and participate in hearings before the New York City Council, as assigned.
- Enhance NYCEDC's image and reputation through effective community outreach and representation.
- Represent NYCEDC at community and outreach events.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, campaigns, communications, labor, organizing, and/or community-based organizations. Experience staffing elected officials or organization leadership preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience building coalitions among groups with diverse interests.
- Highly organized individual, capable of prioritizing competing interests in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
- Ability to travel within five boroughs of New York City and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. Driver's license preferred.
- Familiarity with New York City land use public approval processes and legislative processes.
- Additional language proficiency, such as Spanish and/or Creole, preferred not required.
- Master's Degree or equivalent with a concentration in public policy, political science, media/communications, community planning, or other relevant expertise preferred.
- New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire.
Salary Range
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy
NYCEDC offers many unique advantages for an exciting and fulfilling career. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
- The unique opportunity to make an impact on New York City
- Working on diverse, unique, and challenging projects
- Working closely with teams of creative, highly motivated, and passionate people
- Learning opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills and business knowledge of our employees
- Excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and other perks
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
To help build an inclusive workplace culture, NYCEDC supports six employee resource groups that strive to engage members and advocate for their respective communities within NYCEDC. Those groups are: Accessibility group, Elevation group (BIPOC), Mindful group, Out/EDC group (LGBTQAI+), Parents group and Women's Leadership group. NYCEDC employees work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive team where everyone's contributions are valued, respected, and have an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
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