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 Vice President of Government and Community Relations will support NYCEDC’s efforts to advance equitable economic development across the five boroughs. The role operates under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Government and Community Relations and within an assigned portfolio, has wide latitude for initiative and judgement. The role requires strong political acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate intertwined government and community relationships. The Vice President will translate complex land use, policy and development initiatives into clear and compelling communications for NYCEDC’s senior leadership, elected officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders, while helping build and maintain strong relationships that support NYCEDC’s mission and projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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, an...