Assistant Vice President, Green Economy

The posting, as New York City Economic Development Corporation wrote it

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.

Position Overview: The Innovation Industries department at NYCEDC oversees real estate and capital projects, financial incentive utilization , government wayfinding and regulatory reform, workforce initiatives , and diverse entrepreneurship programs to ensure New York City remains a global leader in innovation, and that we provide pathways of opportunity for all New Yorkers in our tech, green economy, climate tech, and creative industries.

The Green Economy team at NYCEDC utilizes these levers to deploy clean energy technologies at scale, accelerate the commercialization of emerging climate technologies, advance construction innovation and the sustainable bioeconomy, and electrify buildings citywide, with a focus on economic justice.

As a member of the Green Economy Team, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) will support established and emerging projects with research and ideation, strategy development, procurement, launch, ongoing management , and closeout. AVPs coordinate cross-functional project teams, communicating with multiple internal and external stakeholders, both public and private to advance organizational and Green Economy Team goals. The AVP will work in a matrixed environment working on projects that span industries such as battery energy storage, solar, building electrification, climate tech, and sustainable transportation, and horizontal topic areas such as workforce and business development in addition to managing and coaching Senior Project managers and project managers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Vice President of Green Economy Industry Development, develop and execute strategies, programs, and initiatives that grow green economy industries and advance sustainable infrastructure development in alignment with departmental economic justice goals
• Independently manage multiple projects and programs, ensuring accurate tracking project milestones, driving program excellence through our operators and internal staff, and reporting on metrics, impact, and financial performance.
• Lead project estimating, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring accurate planning and accountability.
• Lead procurement drafting, outreach, due diligence, respondent selection, contracting and underwriting documentation, and supervision of implementation.
• Lead research, data gathering and analysis, financial modeling, and expert interviews, to report on industry trends and needs, regulatory challenges, policies, industry dynamics, and news.
• Communicate across internal and external stakeholders across various levels of seniority to achieve portfolio and team objectives, which includes appropriately identifying project risks and drafting/presenting presentations an

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• 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 Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits 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.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity , consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc .