Assistant Vice President, Green Economy

The role

The Assistant Vice President will support green economy projects through research, strategy development, procurement, and management. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating with public and private stakeholders to advance climate tech, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure goals.

What you will do

• Develop and execute strategies and programs to grow green economy industries.
• Manage multiple projects and programs including tracking milestones and reporting on metrics.
• Lead project estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead procurement drafting, outreach, due diligence, and contracting.
• Lead research, data gathering, financial modeling, and industry reporting.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Engage private, public, and nonprofit entities to advance Green Economy priorities.
• Execute events such as roundtables and advisory board meetings.
• Coach and develop junior staff through goal setting and feedback.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field such as renewable energy infrastructure development, climate tech, or management consulting
• Strong experience in industry research, corporate strategy development, program and project management, budgeting and financial management, developing impact metrics
• Experience in clean energy deployment, sustainability, construction innovation, or related climate-focused industries
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and develop solutions to complex challenges

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning or a related field
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing staff and teams

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

Before you apply

• Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire

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.