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Executive Director, Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation (BMTDC)
New York, New York, United States. Posted 4 months ago
The role
The Executive Director will provide strategic vision and leadership for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Corporation. This person will oversee the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port and mixed-use community.
What you will do
- Provide oversight of BMTDC day-to-day operations
- Lead RFP development and oversee developer selection processes
- Lead recruitment, training, and development of staff
- Present to executive level staff, City Hall, and government partners
- Establish relationships with community stakeholders, labor, and public sector partners
- Provide outreach to NYCHA residents and tenant associations
- Represent BMTDC at public meetings and speaking engagements
- Manage BMTDC budget and financial management
- Manage BMTDC Board of Director and committee meetings
- Serve as principal liaison to the Board of Directors
Required qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
- 10+ years of experience in leadership roles in public policy, urban planning, real estate, development, or finance
- Ability to engage with community organizations, labor stakeholders, and impacted communities
- Familiarity with NYC government and New York State land use processes
- Success advancing and delivering complex projects in dynamic environments
- Experience structuring and negotiating complex real estate transactions
- Advanced experience in written and oral communications, public speaking, and media relations
- Experience in large public works projects
- Understanding of economic development tools, public policy issues, and managing large budgets and grants
- Leadership experience managing large cross functional teams
- Ability to prioritize competing needs and opportunities
- New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- Knowledge of maritime operations, port logistics, and/or waterfront industrial uses
- Prior leadership experience in transportation, particularly in large-scale infrastructure or housing projects
Benefits
- 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
About the company
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.