Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 09/04/26
Applications Due: 09/17/26
Vacancy ID: 223253

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleSenior Director, Community Relations

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $120000 to $120000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10017

Job Specifics

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage and assist with community relations for various ESD real estate development projects. Manage and assist with Community / Government Relations downstate.

WORK PERFORMED:
• 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.
• With the Community Relations SVP and/or VO, develop and execute community relations strategy for economic development projects statewide.
• Attend and manage meetings with elected officials and community leaders with the goal of delivering on projects of importance to ESD and the Governor.
• Represent ESD or take notes at community events, hearings and meetings.
• Monitor issues of concerns and relevance to communities in the project area and lead in creating solutions.
• Serve as community relations team member for assigned real estate and community projects (for example Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Kingsboro Psychiatric Redevelopment).
• Perform other job-related duties and projects as required by ESD Executive Management.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area. Extensive relevant experience may be substituted.

Equivalent Experience required: 5+ years related project development work experience in public and private sector and in community relations and legislative/ constituent affairs.

Knowledge required: Excellent writing and communication skills; Microsoft Office.

Other skills: Community relations and coalition building.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.
Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Jane Martinez – HR Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 5 Grand Central East

(formally 655 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017)

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

 

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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