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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.
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Department Overview:
The Partnerships Department leads NYCEDC’s strategy on partnership development across sectors to advance the organization’s priorities and grow New York City’s economy.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate for the Partnerships department is someone who excels at building and managing relationships across sectors to drive impact. You understand the value of collaboration and bring a thoughtful, people-centered approach to cultivating trust with a wide range of stakeholders—from community leaders and industry executives to philanthropic partners and city agencies. You know how to listen, align interests, and develop partnerships that are rooted in shared goals and mutual value.
You possess strong relationship management skills and understand that every interaction is an opportunity to strengthen NYCEDC’s network and mission. You are proactive and responsive, able to navigate complex dynamics while keeping partners engaged and informed. Whether stewarding existing relationships or forging new ones, you maintain a high standard of professionalism and follow-through, ensuring that each partnership delivers on its potential.
You also bring a strategic mindset to partnership development, always thinking about how relationships can scale initiatives, unlock resources, or accelerate progress on NYCEDC’s economic development goals. You identify opportunities for collaboration that others might miss and are skilled at connecting the dots between sectors, stakeholders, and citywide priorities. Your ability to blend diplomacy with strategic thinking makes you an essential part of NYCEDC’s work to grow an inclusive and resilient economy.
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 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.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
