Executive Driver

nycedc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking an Executive Driver to provide safe, confidential transportation for the President's Office and other NYCEDC executives to residences, offices, events, and official engagements.

The role requires professional appearance, sound judgment, and discretion, with duties including vehicle maintenance, route planning, and coordination with security teams. Evening and weekend availability may be required, and NYC residency is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Experience driving corporate executives or in security settings in NYC metro area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, secure, and timely transportation for NYCEDC leadership and guests.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding schedules and sensitive information.
• Coordinate travel logistics with executive assistants to support timely movement.
• Operate safely in NYC traffic while monitoring conditions and route concerns.
• Maintain the executive vehicle in clean, secure, and ready condition.
• Support security operations and incident reporting as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Discretion

Professional appearance

Navigation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Executive Driver provides safe, secure, professional, and discreet transportation for NYCEDC executives to and from residence s , NYCEDC office s , public events, conferences, meetings, and other official engagements. This role requires situational awareness, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a professional business appearance. The Executive Driver maintains the assigned executive vehicle in a clean, secure, and operationally ready condition and may provide administrative support to Corporate Services and security operations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide safe, secure, and timely transportation for President's Office staff, NYCEDC personnel, and guests to and from official engagements, including residence s , NYCEDC office s , public events, conferences, and meetings.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and sound discretion regarding executive schedules, movements, conversations, sensitive information, and organizational matters.
• Coordinate schedules, routes, arrival and departure logistics, and transportation details with President's Office assistants to support timely and efficient executive movement.
• Operate safely and professionally during extended periods in NYC traffic while monitoring surrounding conditions, traffic patterns, and potential route concerns.
• Maintain the President's vehicle in a clean, secure, and operationally ready condition, including monitoring maintenance needs, fuel levels, safety equipment, and overall vehicle readiness.
• Maintain knowledge of the NYC metro area and use navigation tools, real-time traffic information, and route awareness to support safe, efficient, and reliable travel.
• Assist with driving tours for NYCEDC and the New York City Mayor's Office, ensuring safe transportation, professional conduct, and awareness of route and event conditions.
• Maintain continuous situational awareness during transportation assignments to support the safe movement of the President, President's Office staff, NYCEDC personnel, and guests.
• Support the NYCEDC Security team with key operational duties, including building fire safety, access control, key card administration, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting, visitor management, and response coordination.
• Support security planning, staffing, and on-site coordination for public hearings, executive meetings, special events, and other high-visibility activities.
• Provide support to the Corporate Services team, including Reception, Fleet Maintenance, and Facilities Management, with attention to safety, security, customer service, and business continuity.
• R eport safety, security, vehicle, route, or operational concerns pr omptly to the appropriate supervisor or security contact and support follow-up actions as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS Driver's License and demonstrated history of safe and responsible driving required
• Extensive experience driving corporate executives and/or experience in law enforcement, emergency management, corporate security, or security operations in the NYC metro area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of emergency response, incident reporting, access control, CCTV monitoring, and security procedures.
• NYS Security Guard Training or law enforcement credentials .
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in high-visibility or sensitive environments
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and during emergencies or continuity events as required .
• NYC residency within 180 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS Defensive Driving Course or Equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of corporate security procedures and protocols .

Salary Range

$70,000 - $72,000 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 ter