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Senior Director, Community Relations at Empire State

Senior Director, Community Relations

Empire State · NY, US

3 weeks ago

Senior Director, Community Relations

Empire State · NY, US

21 days ago
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About the Role

Manage and assist with community relations for various ESD real estate development projects, including downstate community and government relations.

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 to 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 to deliver on projects of importance to ESD and the Governor.
  • Represent ESD or take notes at community events, hearings and meetings.
  • Monitor issues of concern and relevance to communities in the project area and create solutions.
  • Serve as a community relations team member for assigned real estate and community projects.
  • Perform other job-related duties and projects as required by ESD Executive Management.

Requirements

  • Applicants must submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area, or extensive relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of related project development work experience in the public and private sector, and in community relations and legislative/constituent affairs.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

  • Community relations
  • Government relations
  • Project development
  • Legislative affairs
  • Constituent affairs
  • Writing skills
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Location

  • In-office presence required
  • Hybrid work schedules may be possible

Work Type

  • In-office
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $120,000 to $120,000

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

  • The Empire State Development (ESD) is New York's chief economic development agency.

Equal Opportunity

  • Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.