Senior Director, Community Relations & Economic Development

Empire State; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire State is seeking a Senior Director, Community Relations in New York City to lead community and government relations for statewide real estate development projects. You will build alliances with local boards, officials, and communities to support complex initiatives.

In-office presence is required, with potential hybrid scheduling. The role demands strong writing, strategic thinking, and a track record in public and private sector community engagement with a statewide remit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; extensive relevant experience may be substituted.
• 5+ years related project development work experience in public and private sector and in community relations and legislative/ constituent affairs
• Excellent writing and communication skills; Microsoft

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; ensure positive project development and maximum community support.
• Develop and execute community relations strategy for economic development projects statewide with the SVP/VO.
• Attend and manage meetings with elected officials and community leaders to advance key projects.
• Represent ESD or take notes at community events, hearings and meetings.
• Monitor issues and lead in creating solutions for project-area communities.
• Serve as community relations team member for assigned real estate and community projects.
• Perform other job-related duties and projects as required by ESD Executive Management.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Empire State is seeking a Senior Director, Community Relations in New York City to lead community and government relations for statewide real estate development projects. You will build alliances with local boards, officials, and communities to support complex initiatives.

In-office presence is required, with potential hybrid scheduling. The role demands strong writing, strategic thinking, and a track record in public and private sector community engagement with a statewide remit.