Senior Project Manager, Neighborhood Strategies - New York, United States - New York City Economic Development Corporation

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.

Department Overview:

Neighborhood Strategies is part of NYCEDC's Planning Division and, together with the Land Use and Transportation Departments, works to promote robust, inclusive growth in New York City's neighborhoods and waterfronts. The Planning Division advances major projects that engage communities in planning for their future; helps build vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods; directs strategic infrastructure investments; leverages the City's public assets; strengthens transportation systems; and promotes a strong public realm, economic opportunity, and climate resilience.

The Neighborhood Strategies department leads complex, multidisciplinary neighborhood planning efforts across the five boroughs, leveraging the policy tools and resources of NYCEDC divisions and City agencies. The team plans for large-scale public infrastructure investment and public-private development projects; conducts spatial analyses to identify and deepen understanding of neighborhood vulnerabilities and opportunities; and shapes and leads public engagement and outreach to meaningfully engage communities and stakeholders in inclusive planning. The team is made up of dedicated public servants with a passion for New York City and its people and neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Strategies' notable current work includes the Together for Kingsbridge community vision plan to guide redevelopment of the nation's largest historic armory in the Bronx; the Staten Island North Shore Action Plan, a generational investment to create a vibrant, mixed-use waterfront in the borough's urban center; the FiDi & Seaport Climate Resilience Master Plan for flood protection and open space in Lower Manhattan; implementing Science Park & Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay, a partnership with New York State and CUNY to create a first-of-its-kind life sciences, health care, and public education hub; and revitalizing the public realm while catalyzing transit-oriented development around the Broadway Junction transit hub in East New York, Brooklyn. in East New York, Brooklyn.

Position Overview:

The selected candidate will play a central role on several projects by organizing and helping to lead internal and consultant project teams; tracking progress towards agreed upon goals, ensuring projects are on-time and within budget; supporting community engagement processes; and supporting our interdisciplinary teams as they develop and implement plans for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Vice President or Senior Vice President, the Senior Project Manager's primary areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support large-scale planning and development efforts by producing high-quality work product, meeting deadlines and communicating across various audiences
• Assist in the preparation of a wide variety of graphic and written materials to support project teams including graphics, maps, presentations, web content, written narratives, and other materials
• Provide support in the crafting and implementation of public engagement processes, including in-person and virtual events, online forums, and other means of reaching a diverse range of interested and affected New Yorkers
• Communicate effectively and professionally with staff across NYCEDC and with partner agencies, consultants, and external stakeholders
• Meet deadlines set by manager(s), and communicate to manager(s) any changes to agreed-upon schedules or other deliverables
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Applicants should provide a cover letter and example of a professional presentation, memo, or other appropriate work product with their application
• Three plus years of work experience, including any previous internship or fellowship experience
• Master's degree in urban/city planning or related field, including but not limited to public policy, geography/GIS, architecture, sociology, real estate, engineering, or law, is preferred
• Demonstrated experience in project management and creative problem-solving
• Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following topics: urban infrastructure; open space & public realm; public-private real estate development; climate resilience & sustainability; urban design; land use & zoning; waterfronts & greenways; and inclusive planning & public engagement
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with guidance
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including effective written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Experience creating clear maps and other compelling graphics for a variety of audiences
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, and ESRI's ArcGIS software preferred
• Experience with community outreach and translating concepts into materials that can be understood by a wide range of audiences
• Interest in public service, the built environment, and New York City's people and neighborhoods
• Occasional travel across the five boroughs of New York City
• New York City residency is required within 180 days of hire

Salary Range

$80,000-$82,000 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 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
• Backup childcare
• Gym membership discounts
• A membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, 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.

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