Job Description

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.

Duties Description BASIC FUNCTION:
Manage community relations for various ESD real estate development projects. Manage Community / Government Relations downstate.

WORK PERFORMED:
\xc2\xb7 Provide community relations support to ESD\'s Real Estate Development and Subsidiaries division.
\xc2\xb7 Manage relationships with local community boards, elected and appointed officials, community organizations and developers on signature projects; ensure positive project development and maximum community support.
\xc2\xb7 Develop and execute community relations strategy for economic development projects statewide.
\xc2\xb7 Attend and manage meetings, with members of legislature regarding ESD\'s real estate development projects.
\xc2\xb7 Represent ESD at community events, hearings and meetings.
\xc2\xb7 Monitor issues of concerns and relevance to communities in the project area and assist in creating solutions.
\xc2\xb7 Manage projects as needed.
\xc2\xb7 Provide strategic support, advice and positioning for assigned real estate and community projects.
\xc2\xb7 Perform other job-related duties and projects as required by ESD Executive Management.

Additional Comments Position expected to work onsite and/or remote consistent with NYS and ESD guidelines and needs.

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

New York State