VP, External Affairs & Strategic Partnerships

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation seeks a Vice President of External Affairs to lead a team responsible for marketing, internal and external communications, and government and community relations. The role focuses on raising the Yard's visibility, shaping public affairs strategies, and maintaining partnerships with government bodies and hyper-local groups.

The position requires extensive leadership experience, the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university.
• 8+ years of experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, or related field.
• Experience leading teams and managing government and community relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for marketing, internal and external communications, and government/community relations.
• Provide strategic oversight for marketing initiatives and partner with other departments to align strategy.
• Manage external PR firm for media outreach and brand elevation.
• Lead communications for the organization including executive remarks, press releases, and newsletters.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive government and community relations strategy with elected officials and agencies.

Skills

Relationship building

Team leadership

Public affairs

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation seeks a Vice President of External Affairs to lead a team responsible for marketing, internal and external communications, and government and community relations. The role focuses on raising the Yard's visibility, shaping public affairs strategies, and maintaining partnerships with government bodies and hyper-local groups.

The position requires extensive leadership experience, the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, and a commitment