Senior Director, Community Relations

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Professional New York City, New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

* 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 an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Manage and assist with community relations for various ESD real estate development projects. Manage and assist with Community / Government Relations downstate.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Provide community relations support to ESD’s Real Estate Development division.
• Advise on and manage relationships with local community boards, elected and appointed officials, community organizations and developers; ensure positive project development and maximum community support.
• With the Community Relations SVP and/or VO, 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 or take notes 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 community relations team member for assigned real estate and community projects (for example Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Kingsboro Psychiatric Redevelopment).
• 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

APPROXIMATE HIRING SALARY: $
120,000 to $120,000 (w/ comprehensive benefits package)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY