Vice President, ​Government & Community Relations

Job Description

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 : 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, 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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Salary Range

$125,000—$130,000 USD

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 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.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

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