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 boroug hs . The role operates under the direction of the Senior Vice President of Government and Comm unity Relations an d 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 o fficials, community leaders, and key stakeholders, while helping build and mai ntai n 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 polic ies and prioritie s about NYCEDC ’s Brooklyn - based and citywide transportation projects, and other areas and initiatives as assigned
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