Job Description
Position Title: Senior Advisor, Economic Development
Job ID Number: 29954
The Office of Housing & Economic Development oversees many of the City’s capital, development, land use, and infrastructure agencies. The Senior Advisor for Economic Development will report to the Chief of Staff and the Deputy Mayor for Housing & Economic Development and oversee key economic development agencies, commissions, and boards, including but not limited to the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).
The Senior Advisor will work on cross-cutting initiatives to advance key mayoral priorities focused on workforce and economic development. In addition, the Senior Advisor will manage a number of initiatives that are critical to advancing the Mayor’s economic development objectives, including oversight of major programs such as NY Works, industry initiatives like LifeSciNYC and CyberNYC, and others.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Deputy Mayor and the Chief of Staff and in coordination with the Policy Advisor for Real Estate & Economic Development, the Senior Advisor will perform the following functions:
• Analysis and Advice – Qualitative and quantitative assessments of economic developmentrelated policy proposals and economic development initiatives in order to understand a variety of impacts, including feasibility and fiscal return. Based on that analysis, s/he will make recommendations to the Deputy Mayor, the Chief of Staff, and other senior officials within the Mayor’s Office.
• Project Management – In coordination with appropriate City agencies, private and other governmental entities, will oversee economic development projects during the design and approval phase to ensure appropriate goals and timelines are met. Additionally, project manage critical economic and workforce development programs.
• Internal/External Stakeholder Communication – Act as a liaison with communities, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations to communicate on behalf of the Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor. Communications responsibilities will also include identifying, organizing, and coordinating press announcements, press releases, events, and media strategies, and speaking requests.
• Agency Liaison – Serve as the primary liaison between agencies within his/her portfolio and the Office of the Deputy Mayor, to monitor projects, day-to-day issues, and long-term planning under the jurisdiction of the agencies.
• Interagency Oversight and Coordination – Coordinate with relevant agencies, boards, commissions, organizations, and institutions to pursue initiatives, meet project goals and timelines, review agency and interagency work products, coordinate communications and outreach strategies, and ensure positive and efficient relationships between all stakeholders.
This may include coordination of outreach to non-housing and economic development agencies.
• Negotiations – In coordination with appropriate agencies, will assist in negotiations with private entities and public sector partners to ensure the appropriate fulfillment of the City’s interests, priorities and policy objectives, as well as the timely completion of projects and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years of work experience in a relevant field (or 5+ years of work experience with a Master’s Degree)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to establish productive and collaborative relationships with all levels of staff, inside and outside of the city and other governmental and non-governmental agencies
• Ability to navigate complex decision-making involving multiple stakeholder groups; Great judgment and effective and creative leadership ability
• Ability to quickly absorb complex, technical documents and brief the Deputy Mayor and the Chief of Staff; Attention to detail and excellent organization skills
• Experience working with the agencies in the portfolio a strong plus
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve, prioritize duties, and balance competing priorities while paying close attention to detail, meeting deadlines and working well under pressure. Persistence and a pro-active, positive attitude
• Excellent oral and written skills
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to Candidate Application New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment. The City of New York and the Office of the Mayor are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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