The Vice President of External Affairs leads the department and is tasked with raising the visibility of the Yard; securing grant funding from government and philanthropy; developing and executing marketing and public affairs strategies; maintaining positive and productive partnerships with government representatives and community groups; overseeing tenant/business support services; overseeing the operations of all public programming at Building 92 and across the Yard; and building strategic partnerships.
Areas of Responsibility
- Supervise and lead a staff of four direct reports covering government and community relations, fundraising and marketing, building 92 and public programming, and tenant/business services;
- Oversee community and government affairs, including responding to elected official requests for information, organizing updates to government and community partners, and ensuring that partners are aware of opportunities/developments/programs at the Yard;
- Work in partnership with a contracted government and community relations firm to ensure productive engagement;
- Cultivate and manage relationships with corporate, foundation, and government funders to generate revenue and inform policy and program decisions; and support capital fundraising efforts for all of the Yard;
- Oversee marketing initiatives for BNYDC, the Employment Center, and BLDG 92;
- Develop organizational brand through conferences and events, speaking opportunities, messaging, and other corporate communications;
- Work in partnership with contracted public relations firm to raise visibility of Yard; secure press, coordinate media outreach and identify platforms to elevate Brooklyn Navy Yard brand and core issues;
- Develop programming at BLDG 92 and across the Yard with a focus on public access, educational programming, and programming featuring tenant work;
- Lead all tenant engagement initiatives including outreach, marketing opportunities resources, and program involvement.
- Analyze data and program outcomes to determine the viability of programs;
- Work across departmental databases to ensure accuracy, track trends and report on areas of opportunity; and
- Lead internal corporate communications.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff and mobilize around department/corporate vision and goals.
- Experience in fundraising, marketing, and grant writing.
- Strong background in external affairs, community relations, and funder/donor management.
- Ability to work in a small, entrepreneurial environment; self-starter.
- Commitment to teamwork and an integrated approach to project delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college/university required
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Affairs or related field strongly preferred
- 7-10 years of experience in relevant field required
Cover letter required
Please send resume and cover letter:
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Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp
c/o Jocelynne Rainey, CAO
63 Flushing Ave Unit 300
Brooklyn, NY 11205
