Senior Vice President, ​Government & Community Relations

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 Senior Vice President (SVP), Government and Community Relations leads short- and long-term government & community affairs initiatives across the full spectrum of NYCEDC’s activities; and serve as a chief strategist to the President’s Office on Government and Community Relations.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Set operational standards, goals, and strategic initiatives for the Government & Community Relations department  Supervise staff to develop, coordinate, and implement political and community-sensitive development strategies designed to facilitate the successful completion of NYCEDC initiatives  Develop strategies to influence recognition and build a broader profile and reputation for the company  Build and enhance external relationships with a variety of stakeholders and elected officials and staff  Collaborate with the various business units within NYCEDC to develop and implement short-term and long-term strategies, including securing any necessary public approvals for projects  Coordinate the goals and priorities of individual business units within NYCEDC to ensure NYCEDC is consistent in its communications with governmental and non-governmental entities alike  Manage external engagement resources as needed on high level NYCEDC projects to ensure goals are met   Participate in fostering an integrated communications/ event and project planning approach within the External Affairs division  Manage and coach employees; ensure all employees are oriented to their position and provided with appropriate training, development, and continuing education. Monitor performance and provide coaching & feedback on an ongoing basis  Prepare concise, accurate project briefs for budget meetings  Facilitate strong inter-agency communication  Ensure that NYCEDC projects and priorities reflect and complement the priorities of the Office of the Mayor, particularly adjusting project positioning to reflect administration shifts  Enhance NYCEDC’s image and reputation through effective community outreach  Collaborate with NYCEDC Public Affairs and NYCEDC Office of the President to assist in the preparation of senior staff for community events, City Council hearings, and other presentations as required  Other duties as assigned  QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field such as communications, journalism, political science or marketing  At least 10 ...