Vice President, ​Government & Community Relations

Stakeholder Engagement  

• →Work with the GovCo team and the External Affairs division to develop and implement comprehensive engagement plans.  
• →Develop, implement and oversee comprehensive engagement strategies to advance NYCEDC’s policies and priorities about NYCEDC’s Brooklyn-based and citywide transportation projects, and other areas and initiatives as assigned 
• →Engage in high level negotiations around ULURP and points of agreements for key projects 

Strategic Communication  

• →Oversee the creation and delivery of PowerPoint presentations, memos or strategic plans for key stakeholders (e.g. EDC senior staff, City Hall, elected officials, community boards, community-based organizations and other external partners). 
• →Build relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and other city agencies to support the team’s objectives and outcomes. 
• →Work with leadership at NYCEDC and City Hall to present recommendations and provide strategic guidance. 
• →Communicate in a way that is sensitive to different audiences and present information and recommendations in a clear, concise manner. 
• →Prepare leadership for meetings, hearings, public testimony, and high-level stakeholder engagements 

 Relationship Management and Leadership  

• →Identify and proactively manage emerging issues, vulnerabilities, and opportunities affecting NYCEDC 
• →Manage and coach assigned employees; ensure employees are oriented to their position and provided with appropriate training, development, and continuing education on an ongoing basis. 
• →Help create a culture within the team that supports professional development and career growth.  
• →Help promote a collaborative, high performing organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, program excellence, teamwork, and a shared purpose. 
• →Identify new opportunities for the GovCo team to engage with elected officials, community-based organizations, advocates, and other city agencies. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., political science, public policy, or communications)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, campaigns, and/or community-based organizations
• Experience with New York City land use policies, procedures, and public approval processes
• Experience managing and coaching staff
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop practical, creative solutions
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders on complex projects
• High level of attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Experience advancing and staffing a principal preferred, ideally within government or for an elected official
• Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs and attend evening meetings as needed
• New York City residency required within 180 days of hire