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Times Square Alliance Seeks Director of External Affairs (NYC)

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The Director of External Affairs reports to the President and is responsible for overseeing a cross-departmental effort to advance the Alliance’s public policy, government affairs and strategic communications agenda across a range of issues and relationships. S/he oversees one direct report – the External Affairs Coordinator.

Job Duties

  • Develop and implement the Alliance’s External Affairs agenda, coordinating the efforts of the President and Senior Staff in the Operations, Communications, and Policy, Planning & Research departments
  • Oversee Alliance intergovernmental relationships across key city agencies and cultivate relationships with other external parties, including consultants, legal counsel, board members and other interested stakeholders
  • Work with the Director of Communications to develop media and strategic communications campaigns, as they relate to both the external affairs agenda and broader Alliance visibility and urban public policy leadership
  • Manage the organization and development of materials such as issue statements, one-pagers, letters to elected officials, presentation decks and press kits related to governmental and other urban policy issues
  • Work with the President and Director of Communications on thought leadership documents and presentations for conferences and events
  • Support the President in his leadership roles in urban affairs, public space, academia and economic development, such as his role as Chair of the International Downtown Association; Co-Chair of the NYC & Company Public Policy, Research and Advocacy Committee and his role as board member of the Design Trust for Public Space, the Times Square Advertising Coalition, the Broadway Association, etc.

Qualifications

The ability to learn quickly and manage several multifaceted projects, both in the short- and long-term.  Attention to detail, especially in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, and excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent writing, analytical, editing and presentation skills.

Minimum 5-7 years of experience in New York City government or a civic/media organization is ideal, preferably with exposure to public-private-partnerships.