Manage community relations for statewide real estate and economic development projects. Build relationships with community boards, elected officials, government representatives, organizations, and developers; develop community relations strategies; lead meetings, hearings, events, and coalition-building efforts; monitor community concerns; and create solutions that support project development and organizational priorities.
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage community relations for various ESD real estate development projects. Manage Community/ Government Relations downstate.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Provide community relations support to ESD’s Real Estate Development division.
- Manage relationships with local community boards, elected and appointed officials, community organizations and developers on signature projects; ensure positive project development and maximum community support.
- Develop and execute community relations strategy for economic development projects statewide.
- Attend and manage meetings with elected officials and community leaders with the goal of delivering on projects of importance to ESD and the Governor.
- Represent ESD at community events, hearings and meetings.
- Monitor issues of concerns and relevance to communities in the project area and lead in creating solutions.
- Serve as lead community relations team member for assigned real estate and community projects, including (but not limited to) the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, 1024 Fulton Street, the Lincoln Correctional Facility, and Manhattanville.
- Perform other job-related duties and projects as required by ESD Executive Management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area. Extensive relevant experience may be substituted.
Equivalent Experience required: 5+ years related project development work experience in public and private sector and in community relations and legislative/ constituent affairs.
Knowledge required: Excellent writing and communication skills; Microsoft Office
Other skills: Community relations and coalition building.
Empire State Development New York, New York, USA Office
New York, New York, United States, 10017
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