Assistant Vice President, Brooklyn Borough Director

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: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

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.

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 is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:  

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance 
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans  
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care  
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage.
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• Backup childcare  
• Gym membership discounts
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support  
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more   

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. 

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. 

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.