Assistant Vice President, Green Economy

New York City Economic Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Retirement savings programs

Up to 25 vacation days

PSLF eligible employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) seeks an Assistant Vice President to lead Green Economy initiatives, overseeing cross-functional teams across battery storage, solar, building electrification, and climate tech.

You will develop strategies, manage projects, budgets, and metrics; engage stakeholders; and mentor junior staff. This senior role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to economic justice in NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/related master’s preferred.
• At least 5 years in renewable energy, climate tech, or management consulting.
• Experience in industry research, strategy development, program management, budgeting, and metrics.
• Experience in clean energy deployment and sustainability.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coach staff.
• Must obtain NYC residency within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies and initiatives for green economy growth.
• Manage multiple projects with milestones, metrics, and financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes.
• Coordinate research, data analysis, and stakeholder interviews.
• Engage private, public, and nonprofit partners to advance priorities.
• Organize events and coach junior staff.

Skills

Industry research

Corporate strategy

Program management

Budgeting & finance

Impact metrics

Stakeholder communication

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

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.

Position Overview: The Innovation Industries department at NYCEDC oversees real estate and capital projects, financial incentive utilization , government wayfinding and regulatory reform, workforce initiatives , and diverse entrepreneurship programs to ensure New York City remains a global leader in innovation, and that we provide pathways of opportunity for all New Yorkers in our tech, green economy, climate tech, and creative industries.

The Green Economy team at NYCEDC utilizes these levers to deploy clean energy technologies at scale, accelerate the commercialization of emerging climate technologies, advance construction innovation and the sustainable bioeconomy, and electrify buildings citywide, with a focus on economic justice.

As a member of the Green Economy Team, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) will support established and emerging projects with research and ideation, strategy development, procurement, launch, ongoing management , and closeout. AVPs coordinate cross-functional project teams, communicating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, both public and private to advance organizational and Green Economy Team goals. The AVP will work in a matrixed environment working on projects that span industries such as battery energy storage, solar, building electrification, climate tech, and sustainable transportation, and horizontal topic areas such as workforce and business development in addition to managing and coaching Senior Project managers and project managers.

• In partnership with the Vice President of Green Economy Industry Development, develop and execute strategies, programs, and initiatives that grow green economy industries and advance sustainable infrastructure development in alignment with departmental economic justice goals
• Independently manage multiple projects and programs, ensuring accurate tracking project milestones, driving program excellence through our operators and internal staff, and reporting on metrics, impact, and financial performance.
• Lead project estimating, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate planning and accountability.
• Lead procurement drafting, outreach, due diligence, respondent selection, contracting and underwriting documentation, and supervision of implementation.
• Lead research, data gathering and analysis, financial modeling, and expert interviews, to report on industry trends and needs, regulatory challenges, policies, industry dynamics, and news.
• Communicate across internal and external stakeholders across various levels of seniority to achieve portfolio and team objectives, which includes appropriately identifying project risks and drafting/presenting presentations and memoranda for key stakeholders.
• Lead engagement of private, public, and nonprofit entities such as industry and academic partners, workforce development organizations, business development entities, and regulatory and public agencies to advance Green Economy priorities and business attraction/expansion goals.
• Execute events such as roundtables and advisory board meetings, preparing EDC speakers with background research and talking points.
• Coach and develop junior staff through clear goal setting, feedback, and professional development, to support strong performance and high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning or a related field strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field such as renewable energy infrastructure development, climate tech, or management consulting.
• Strong experience in industry research, corporate strategy development, program and project management, budgeting and financial management, developing impact metrics with keen attention to detail.
• Experience in clean energy deployment, sustainability, construction innovation, or related climate-focused industries.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience developing presentations, memoranda, and other executive-facing materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and develop solutions to complex challenges
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing staff and teams preferred.
• Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire

Salary Range

$115,000 - $118,000 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:

• 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
• 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.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity , consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

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

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