Assistant Vice President, Legislative Affairs

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.

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

The Government and Community Partnerships Department (Gov Co) helps bridge the gap between the work of NYCEDC and the needs and ideas of New Yorkers impacted by our projects. We advance NYCEDC’s agenda and ensure projects advance smoothly by cultivating external relationships, developing public engagement strategies, and building political and community support for EDC’s projects. Gov Co’s AVP, Legislative Affairs, will help lead NYCEDC’s legislative and public policy agenda by advancing initiatives that support economic development, infrastructure investment, workforce development, innovation, and inclusive neighborhood growth across New York City.

The AVP, Legislative Affairs will serve as a key strategic advisor to project teams and leadership, analyzing legislative and policy developments, coordinating advocacy efforts, supporting government approvals, and cultivating relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and external stakeholders to advance NYCEDC priorities. The selected candidate will also help build, maintain, and coordinate NYCEDC's relationships with community stakeholders, unions and labor partners, advocates, private-sector stakeholders, and related entities to support the successful delivery of NYCEDC’s projects and programs.

This role requires strong policy judgment, political acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

• Monitor, analyze, and assess City, State, and Federal legislation, regulations, budget actions, and policy proposals that impact NYCEDC and its projects.
• Develop policy recommendations, briefing materials, strategic memoranda, and legislative guidance for senior leadership and project teams.
• Formulate legislative strategy for major NYCEDC projects and initiatives, including identifying required legislative actions, government approvals, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Support preparation for City Council, State Legislature, and other governmental hearings, including testimony, briefing books, Q&A materials, and executive preparation sessions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, legislative staff, agency representatives, unions, trade associations, advocacy organizations, and other key partners.
• Partner with project teams, Legal, Public Affairs, Strategy, and external stakeholders to align legislative priorities with project objectives and organizational goals.
• Develop presentations to elected officials, community boards, and other stakeholders, in coordination with project teams; respond to inquiries regarding projects from elected officials and stakeholders.
• Attend public meetings, maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and coordinate with external consultants on the design and implementation of engagement strategies.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience in legislative affairs, government relations, public policy, public affairs, economic development, or related fields. Experience working with labor organizations, union leadership, and workforce stakeholders preferred.
• Strong knowledge of New York City, New York State, and Federal legislative and governmental processes.
• Experience drafting…