American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter / Center for Architecture
New York, NY
The AIA New York Chapter is looking for an individual to serve as the Policy Coordinator for the chapter. Part of the mission of the AIA is to strengthen the voice of architects through government advocacy. We engage with city agencies and policymakers to promote design excellence in New York City's built environment and to support the value of architects as professionals. We are involved in public discourse on historic preservation, transportation and infrastructure, public space and economic development.
In recent months, we have taken positions on the Zoning for Quality and Affordability Resolution put forth by the NYC Department of City Planning. In a coordinated effort with state and local entities, we have challenged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on their competition conditions and succeeded in convincing them to make significant improvements. We have lobbied in Albany with colleagues from around New York State to educate State Senators and Assembly People on bills we support or oppose. In general, we play an active and critical role in advocating at the city, state and national level for the rights of architects and for legislative conditions that will foster the creation of better design projects.
We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual who will work with senior staff, chapter committees, lobbyists, and the AIANY Board of Directors to identify and develop consensus on specific policy issues of importance to the AIA. This person will coordinate the Chapter's governmental relationships and strengthen them. In addition, this person will be responsible for making sure that these positions and messages are properly placed in the appropriate media, in conjunction with the Executive Director, the AIANY Board President and an external lobby firm.
The Policy Coordinator will monitor important issues in architecture, urban planning, and New York City policy, and be a public face for the AIANY. The coordinator will schedule regular meetings with chapter lobbyists and attend Board of Directors and committee meetings when relevant to advocacy goals. The Coordinator will organize and lead legislative meetings in Washington during the annual AIA Grassroots conference, in Albany for the annual New York State Lobby Day, and in local and congressional districts throughout the year. The coordinator will also prepare and/ or deliver testimony at public hearings when appropriate. At the Center for Architecture, the Policy Coordinator will help develop and frame policy issues for public exhibitions, symposia and events. These events may also include annual Chapter functions that require updates on policy positions, such as the Annual Meeting each June and the Board of Directors Inaugural event in December.
The Policy Coordinator will also be in charge of internal outreach to AIA NY members on governmental affairs and policy issues. The coordinator will manage public programs with City Agencies for members and others in the industry, and write for the Center Newsletter and the advocacy section of the AIANY website. Experience with online communications and social networking channels is desired.
We are looking for an individual with excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with and knowledge of architecture, urban planning, and related fields is important, and experience with policy and political entities is essential. Please include a short policy-related writing sample with your resume.
Requirements: BA, Master's preferred
The AIA New York Chapter is looking for an individual to serve as the Policy Coordinator for the chapter. Part of the mission of the AIA is to strengthen the voice of architects through government advocacy. We engage with city agencies and policymakers to promote design excellence in New York City's built environment and to support the value of architects as professionals. We are involved in public discourse on historic preservation, transportation and infrastructure, public space and economic development.
In recent months, we have taken positions on the Zoning for Quality and Affordability Resolution put forth by the NYC Department of City Planning. In a coordinated effort with state and local entities, we have challenged the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on their competition conditions and succeeded in convincing them to make significant improvements. We have lobbied in Albany with colleagues from around New York State to educate State Senators and Assembly People on bills we support or oppose. In general, we play an active and critical role in advocating at the city, state and national level for the rights of architects and for legislative conditions that will foster the creation of better design projects.
We are looking for a motivated, passionate individual who will work with senior staff, chapter committees, lobbyists, and the AIANY Board of Directors to identify and develop consensus on specific policy issues of importance to the AIA. This person will coordinate the Chapter's governmental relationships and strengthen them. In addition, this person will be responsible for making sure that these positions and messages are properly placed in the appropriate media, in conjunction with the Executive Director, the AIANY Board President and an external lobby firm.
The Policy Coordinator will monitor important issues in architecture, urban planning, and New York City policy, and be a public face for the AIANY. The coordinator will schedule regular meetings with chapter lobbyists and attend Board of Directors and committee meetings when relevant to advocacy goals. The Coordinator will organize and lead legislative meetings in Washington during the annual AIA Grassroots conference, in Albany for the annual New York State Lobby Day, and in local and congressional districts throughout the year. The coordinator will also prepare and/ or deliver testimony at public hearings when appropriate. At the Center for Architecture, the Policy Coordinator will help develop and frame policy issues for public exhibitions, symposia and events. These events may also include annual Chapter functions that require updates on policy positions, such as the Annual Meeting each June and the Board of Directors Inaugural event in December.
The Policy Coordinator will also be in charge of internal outreach to AIA NY members on governmental affairs and policy issues. The coordinator will manage public programs with City Agencies for members and others in the industry, and write for the Center Newsletter and the advocacy section of the AIANY website. Experience with online communications and social networking channels is desired.
We are looking for an individual with excellent writing and communication skills. Experience with and knowledge of architecture, urban planning, and related fields is important, and experience with policy and political entities is essential. Please include a short policy-related writing sample with your resume.
Requirements: BA, Master's preferred