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. 

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

NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIES

The Neighborhood Strategies Department is part of NYCEDC's Planning Division and, together with the Land Use Department, works to promote robust, inclusive growth in New York City's neighborhoods and waterfronts. Neighborhood Strategies is a team of urban planners who conceive and implement complex multiagency initiatives in all five boroughs, working across infrastructure and open space investment, mixed-use redevelopment of public sites, community engagement, and waterfront resilience. Their current projects include SPARC Kips Bay, an innovative life sciences and public education campus; planning for redevelopment of the 100+ acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime and mixed-use community hub; a climate master plan to protect the Financial District & Seaport from sea level rise; and waterfront and public realm investments alongside public-private development in Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, Staten Island's North Shore, Coney Island, and Long Island City, Queens.

The Neighborhood Strategies department coordinates with other NYCEDC departments and City agency partners on physical planning and related interdisciplinary initiatives; plans for large-scale public infrastructure investment and public-private development; conducts spatial analyses to identify and deepen understanding of neighborhood vulnerabilities and opportunities; and shapes & leads processes to meaningfully engage communities and other stakeholders in inclusive planning while navigating through public approval processes. The team is made up of 20 dedicated public servants with a passion for New York City and its people and neighborhoods.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Project Manager to help support and contribute to our team's diverse portfolio of projects. The selected candidate will be a key member of EDC project teams, and they will be responsible for a variety of vital project management tasks such as preparing and tracking project schedules, coordinating project teams, and supporting community engagement. The selected candidate will lead internal meetings and help teams prepare for external meetings with a range of stakeholders. They will also have other project-related duties including research tasks, site visits, staffing outreach events, and creating maps and graphics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Senior Vice President or Vice President, the Project Manager's primary areas of responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to support large-scale planning and development efforts by producing high quality work product, meeting deadlines, and communicating across various audiences.
• Assist in the preparation of a wide variety of graphic and written materials to support project teams including graphics, maps, presentations, web content, written narratives, and other materials, and coordinate cross functionality internally and externally, as needed.
• Provide support in the crafting and implementation of public outreach processes, including in-person and virtual events, online engagement, and other forums.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with staff across NYCEDC and with partner agencies, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Meet deadlines set by manager(s) and communicate to manager(s) any changes to agreed upon schedules or other deliverables.
• Travel as needed across the five boroughs of New York City for meetings and site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of work experience, including any previous internship or fellowship experience
• Undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university
• Demonstrated experience using Esri's ArcGIS software
• Demonstrated ability to create clear maps and other compelling graphics for a variety of audiences
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
• Experience with community outreach and translating concepts into materials that can be understood by a wide range of audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with guidance
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Passion for public service, the built environment, and New York City's people and neighborhoods
• Applicants may provide a portfolio with examples of their graphic and mapping work
• Occasional travel across the five boroughs of New York City
• New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire
  
  

Salary Range

$73,000—$75,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
• Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
• 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Gym membership discounts
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
  

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.