Geto & de Milly is consistently ranked one of the top public affairs firms in New York. We provide comprehensive government and community relations and strategic communications services to our clients, who represent a wide range of industries: real estate, culture and the arts, professional sports, nonprofits engaged in mental health and social services, K-12 and higher education, and hospitality. We craft and implement effective government and community outreach and media strategies to educate stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public, communicating clear, compelling messages to achieve client goals. Our dynamic team of skilled professionals is proud to be part of the vital discourse that moves New York forward. If you’re interested in being considered for a position, please send us your cover letter, resume and salary requirement to jobs@getodemilly.com.
Government & Community Relations Manager
Are you passionate about NYC and State public policy and politics?
Are you a clear, accurate and persuasive writer and diligent researcher?
Are you inspired by the challenge of working on diverse, exciting projects that impact NY’s future?
If you answered yes, top New York public affairs firm Geto & de Milly, Inc. is looking for you!
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies for projects in fields ranging from land use and real estate to sports and the nonprofit sector
- Engage with elected and government officials and local stakeholders
- Draft policy memos, backgrounders, decks, and presentations
- Handle extensive client, policy and political research
- Monitor City, State and Federal legislation
- Attend Community Board meetings, governmental hearings and other public forums; provide comprehensive notes to team on rapid turnaround
- Closely follow and report on press and social media relevant to client projects and policy issues
- Assist in maintaining contact lists, answering phones, scheduling conference calls/online meetings, etc.
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in government and/or community relations
- Four-year college degree
- Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to discern/distill relevant written/oral information and communicate it to team quickly
- Highly organized with ability to multitask, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Keen interest in NYC/S politics, with an emphasis on real estate development / land use and public policy
Full-time position with salary range of $90,000 – $125,000, plus full benefits; hybrid work schedule from our Midtown South Manhattan office.
EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Only candidates with a compelling cover letter will be considered. No phone calls, please.