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We plan to host Returners in different teams, so there may be a future opportunity for you at EDC.
Read more about our potential offerings below:
- Infrastructure, Planning & Transportation: Learn the ins and outs of planning, development, and delivery of infrastructure and transportation initiatives that strengthen New York City's built environment
- Real Estate, Asset Management, & Investment: Champion the stewardship, investment, and strategic use of real estate assets to advance NYCEDC's mission
- Innovation, Research, and Economic Opportunity: Assess emerging trends, inform policy and investment decisions, and develop strategies that drive inclusive economic growth.
- Community Engagement and Partnerships: Help connect NYCEDC's work with communities, government partners, industry organizations, and business leaders. across the five boroughs
- Internal Business Operations & Administration: Manage the day-to-day mechanics of our business, building processes and maximizing efficiencies
Ideal candidates will have previous industry experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Real Estate Development: Experience working with real estate development projects, including urban renewal, mixed-use projects, or affordable housing development.
- Urban Planning: Experience in zoning, land use policies, and infrastructure planning.
- Transportation Planning: Experience in transportation infrastructure planning, project development, and managing public transportation systems.
- Public-Private Partnerships: Experience negotiating and managing public-private partnerships for development projects.
- Community or Economic Development: Working with stakeholders to support job creation, small businesses, or neighborhood revitalization
- Project Management: Overseeing cross-functional initiatives, especially within public sector, real estate, or infrastructure spaces
Program Eligibility:
- 5+ years of professional experience in a field related to real estate development, real estate finance, urban planning, environmental sustainability practices, smart city initiatives, transportation planning, and public-private partnerships.
- Previously employed and out of the full-time workforce for at least 18 consecutive months.
- Ability to work full-time (35 hours per week) at NYCEDC’s offices for the entirety of the 6-month program.
- Ability to travel as needed (across the five boroughs of New York City) and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.