Architecture Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Empregara; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AIANY seeks a Government Affairs Senior Manager to represent the Chapter on public policy issues affecting architecture and New York City’s built environment. You will translate expert insights into policies that promote design excellence and equitable, sustainable development.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will monitor policy developments, conduct research, develop recommendations, and engage members in advancing the Chapter’s agenda across city and state levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, urban planning, public administration, architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of NYC government processes and the ability to develop deeper expertise.
• Ability to research complex policy questions and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with policymakers and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build productive relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in architecture, urban planning, housing, sustainability, infrastructure, design, or built environment.
• Comfort working in a member-driven organization with volunteer leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using related tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting architecture and the built environment.
• Conduct policy research and work with members to develop positions and priorities.
• Help develop and implement the Chapter’s annual policy agenda and advocacy strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with officials, agencies, and partners at city/state levels.
• Develop policy proposals, testimony, letters, briefing materials, toolkits and other resources.
• Organize meetings with legislators and agencies to support the policy agenda.
• Coordinate and deliver testimony at hearings and represent AIANY at meetings and coalitions.
• Engage members in the policy agenda and mobilize expertise for working groups and campaigns.
• Develop and execute advocacy campaigns and calls to action.
• Cultivate partnerships with advocacy organizations and coalitions to advance priorities.
• Stay aligned with AIA National and AIA New York State positions and coordinate where appropriate.
• Plan programs and events at the intersection of architecture and public policy.
• Work with committees and staff to identify issues and advance initiatives.
• Maintain AIANY website content on public policy and collaborate on communications.

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy

Bachelor’s degree in political science

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning

Bachelor’s degree in public administration

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIANY seeks a Government Affairs Senior Manager to represent the Chapter on public policy issues affecting architecture and New York City’s built environment. You will translate expert insights into policies that promote design excellence and equitable, sustainable development.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will monitor policy developments, conduct research, develop recommendations, and engage members in advancing the Chapter’s agenda across city and state levels.