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New York City Economic Development Corporation

Senior Vice President, Neighborhood Strategies

new york, NY

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Job description

Location

New York, New York, United States

Vision

To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.

Mission

Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President (SVP) and Department Head of Neighborhood Strategies will oversee a team of urban planners, urban designers, and planners with transportation and resilience project experience who conceive and implement complex place-based multiagency initiatives in all five boroughs. Projects led by Neighborhood Strategies aim to strengthen neighborhood s and commercial districts by planning for mixed-income housing, public open space, and community facility and commercial spaces that support neighborhood stability, economic mobility, and business growth across New York City. Recent projects include planning mixed-income housing in Coney Island; public realm and TOD planning around the Broadway Junction transit hub; planning for supporting quality job growth in the East New York IBZ; and planning for the transformation of Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime and mixed-use community.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and management to project leads and multi-disciplinary teams managing large-scale planning, public realm, coastal resilience, and transportation mobility projects.

Oversee the administration of Neighborhood Strategies department, including the recruitment, professional development, performance management, and retention of staff.

Articulate visions for and evaluate the feasibility of new, place-based planning projects based on sound planning principles, strategic priorities, community needs, and market realities.

Work closely with the Executive Vice President of Planning, the President’s Office, and City Hall to ensure clear communications, establish priorities, and develop and execute strategies.

Provide thought leadership in the design and implementation of community outreach and engagement processes and play a leading role in stakeholder engagement, handling media communications and representing NYCEDC in professional and public forums.

Collaborate with senior leaders in other divisions and departments to establish roles and responsibilities on inter-disciplinary projects, problem solve and achieve alignment between project staff.

Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership in city, state, and federal government agencies; real estate, urban planning, and businesses; civic and community organizations; cultural and professional organizations; and advocacy groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree in urban planning, real estate development, public policy, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of related experience in urban planning, real estate and/or community economic development, with significant people management experience.

Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale initiatives involving multiple public and private stakeholders; experience working with NYC government preferred.

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including executive leadership, government partners, community stakeholders, and the public.

Agile and results-focused creative thinker who possesses both economic and political acumen.

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to create partnerships internally and externally.

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing competing priorities, and driving projects from strategy through execution.

Demonstrated experience coaching and managing staff, including performance management, conflict resolution, and supporting professional growth and advancement.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to urgent issues by mobilizing and directing appropriate resources.

Strategic thinker with sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex economic, political, and community considerations.

NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire.

Salary

$175,000 - $185,000 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.

Benefits

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Additional Information

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

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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