Vice President, Government and Community Relations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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
• New York City residency required within 180 days of hire