Careers

Our Firm

The Partnership for New York City mobilizes private sector resources and expertise to advance New York City’s standing as a global center of economic opportunity, upward mobility, and innovation. It is a nonprofit organization whose 330 members are preeminent business leaders and companies that employ more than 1 million New Yorkers. The Partnership serves as an honest broker between business, government, and the civic sector to achieve a more inclusive and vibrant economy.

The Transit Tech Lab partners with New York City regional transit agencies to efficiently test and deploy innovative technology solutions to their most pressing challenges. The program has put the New York metropolitan region at the forefront of transit innovation, which promises to support the modernization of public transit and to transform the customer experience. Since 2018, the program has supported 10 challenges, 36 proof of concepts, 23 pilots, and 6 commercial procurements. For more information about the lab visit: transitinnovation.org/lab.

Summary of Position

The Manager of the Transit Tech Lab will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing the activities related to the Transit Tech Lab and strategic innovation initiatives. The person will work with the Vice President of Innovation to ensure program goals and objectives are achieved and all meetings and events are planned and executed according to the program schedule. The Manager will conduct outreach into the entrepreneurial and venture communities to ensure there are a sufficient number of high-quality applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the Transit Tech Lab and support strategic innovation initiatives. Including: Manage recruitment of applicants, selection process, proof-of-concept and pilot support, information sessions and more.
• Communications: Work with Partnership Fund marketing/PR team to identify opportunities for positive positioning of the program and to create and deploy a public relations and traditional and social media strategy; maintain and update the program websites.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Increase outreach to ensure the Lab opportunity is presented to diverse founders.
• Proactively remain informed and current on the competitive landscape and key trends in public transit, mobility, transit tech, and civic tech.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in program management, consulting, startups, government, technology, or another relevant field preferred.
• Some startup or government experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with the startup ecosystem and current trends in emerging technologies
• Excellent project management, writing, communication, marketing, and organizational skills
• Skillful at building relationships with senior stakeholders
• Able to manage relationships with transit agency liaisons, entrepreneurs, and Partnership staff.
• Business knowledge: Able to understand business issues and incorporate appropriately.
• Able to work in a small staff environment. Willing to perform, and where needed assume responsibility for, organizational tasks.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to adjust work hours to include evening events.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), commuter benefits and paid time off. The salary for this position is $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience. This position is on-site.

Interested candidates should apply through this link.

The Partnership for New York City is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender or intersex status, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status and intern status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

Our Firm

The Partnership for New York City mobilizes private sector resources and expertise to advance New York City’s standing as a global center of economic opportunity, upward mobility, and innovation. It is a nonprofit organization whose 330 members are preeminent business leaders and companies that employ more than 1 million New Yorkers. The Partnership serves as an honest broker between business, government, and the civic sector to achieve a more inclusive and vibrant economy.

Summary of Position

The Director of Digital and Social Marketing, reporting to the President and CEO, plays a pivotal role in leading PFNYC’s digital marketing projects to build partnerships between business and government to strengthen New York City. This position will leverage digital marketing including world class creative, data analytics, insights and targeting to inspire New Yorkers solving problems and influencing behavior. And will create and measure impact for PFNYC by establishing and managing a digital infrastructure that understands, educates and mobilizes New Yorkers by building influential connections with online audiences both locally and globally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop PFNYC’s digital footprint across channels including managing PFNYC’s social media presence
• Think creatively to develop innovative tactics and strategies that drive results
• Leads the development, curation, and deployment of compelling content to increase traffic and engagement across platforms
• Build, execute, measure (KPIs) and optimize digital marketing funnel across platforms and verticals including SEO + SEM
• Establish and measure ROI and KPIs for all programs (e.g. email CTR, social media engagement, website traffic)
• Reviews digital analytics including online statistics, marketplace trends, and best practices to optimize digital marketing performance.
• Communicate performance results and strategy recommendations to executives
• Actively test and analyze digital programs to drive results in line with goals
• Develops and employs social media, email, and mobile marketing campaigns

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience executing and planning digital marketing programs that drove tangible results across digital, social and search
• Degree in Business related discipline preferred, but not required
• Proven experience developing and leading digital marketing strategy including successfully managing small teams and agencies
• Developing and creating content across multiple platforms, leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media, and display advertising campaigns
• Positive self-starter and problem solver with a sense of urgency who can adapt to shifting priorities and technologies
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent understanding of the English language with flawless verbal and written communication skills
• Highest personal integrity and personal/professional ethics
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work and influence senior executives
• Strong data analytics skills
• Knowledge of New York City and State issues

Salary and Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), commuter benefits and paid time off. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 depending on experience. This position is on-site.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and link to your creative portfolio to: Josephine Cullen at jcullen@pfnyc.org.

The Partnership for New York City is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender or intersex status, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status and intern status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

Start Date: April 2023

Location: New York City – On-Site

Our Firm

The Partnership Fund for New York City is a social impact investment fund with the mission to create jobs and economic opportunities for all New Yorkers, help solve civic problems, and support growth sectors in all five boroughs. Our investments range broadly from projects in inner city neighborhoods that help provide employment and better services to underserved populations to those that catalyze the growth of emerging sectors such as life sciences and fintech.

The Partnership Fund was started in 1996 by Henry Kravis under the auspices of the Partnership for New York City, the city’s premier business organization. Our funding was provided by the private sector and since inception we have invested over $190 million. Structured as an evergreen fund, returns are continually invested in support of our mission.

Summary of Position

The Partnership Fund offers Associates unique exposure to public-private community development, public sector innovation and mission focused venture investments. Associates are integrally involved in every aspect of the Fund’s work, from investment review and portfolio monitoring to researching new sector initiatives of the Fund and expanding the Fund’s network. Through their work at the Fund, Associates are exposed to a wide range of mission aligned companies, projects and initiatives.

Interested candidates should apply here.

Responsibilities

Investment Review 

• Evaluate business plans and provide feedback to senior management
• Assist senior management and a team of industry experts in conducting due diligence and analyzing investments. Build and sensitize detailed financial models
• Prepare investment memoranda for approval from the Partnership Fund board
• Draft and execute deal documents with senior management and pro bono legal assistance

Portfolio Management 

• Monitor financial and qualitative performance of portfolio companies and keep Partnership Fund senior management informed
• Update financial models and reports of portfolio companies

Advance Fund Mission 

• Contribute to building the organization. Help build, maintain and maximize the Fund network
• Conduct research in support of the Fund’s initiatives
• Perform organizational tasks to ensure success of the Fund

Qualifications

• At least two years’ work experience involving in-depth financial modeling and corporate valuation (most commonly investment banking, but can be other roles with demonstrated financial experience)
• Excellent financial modeling, analytical skills, and ability to understand business issues
• Exemplary written communication skills and interpersonal and verbal skills
• Strong commitment to social impact and entrepreneurship and to the Fund’s double bottom line mission

Salary and Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), commuter benefits and paid time off. The annual salary for this position is $85,000. This is a 2-year position on-site.

The Partnership for New York City is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender or intersex status, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status and intern status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

Contact: jobs@pfnyc.org