Senior Director, Community Relations

Empire State•New York, NY

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will manage and assist with community relations for various ESD real estate development projects, as well as Community/Government Relations downstate. The role involves providing support to ESD’s Real Estate Development division, advising on and managing relationships with local community boards, elected and appointed officials, community organizations, and developers to ensure positive project development and maximum community support. The Senior Director will develop and execute community relations strategies for economic development projects statewide, attend and manage meetings with officials and leaders, represent ESD at community events, hearings, and meetings, monitor community issues, and lead in creating solutions. The position also serves as a team member for assigned real estate and community projects and performs other duties as required by ESD Executive Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area. Extensive relevant experience may be substituted.
5+ years related project development work experience in public and private sector and in community relations and legislative/ constituent affairs
Excellent writing and communication skills
Microsoft (Office Suite implied)

Responsibilities

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.
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.