Call for Applications: Economic Development Fellow, Bloomberg Associates
Location: New York, New York, United States
Requisition No.: 583
Pay Rate
The referenced pay rate is based on Bloomberg’s good faith belief at the time of posting.
Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.50—$30 USD
Background
Bloomberg Philanthropies strives to create impactful change across five key areas: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health.
With a mission to enhance the quality of life for the maximum number of individuals, Bloomberg Philanthropies utilizes the unique experience and success of Mike Bloomberg in business, government, and philanthropy to advance this mission.
Bloomberg Associates (BA), established by former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, provides pro bono consulting services to cities, helping governments enhance their citizens’ quality of life.
BA has expertise in nine (9) distinct focus areas: Cultural Assets Management, Marketing & Communications, Media and Digital Strategies, Municipal Integrity, Social Services, Sustainability, Transportation, Economic Development, and Urban Planning.
The Position
The Economic Development Team at Bloomberg Associates is in search of a Fellow to support various economic and workforce development projects within U.S. client cities.
This individual will assist with initiatives focused on economic strategy, sector-based business development, small business growth, neighborhood revitalization, workforce development, commercial property regeneration, and tourism promotion.
Fellows are expected to work 15 to 20 hours per week under an initial six-month contract.
Candidates must have availability for at least four days per week and be based in the New York metro area to attend required meetings at the Bloomberg Associates office.
The ideal Fellow should be a highly organized self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Fellow will be responsible for:
Conducting independent research, international leading practice reviews, and policy analysis in areas such as:
- Business Sector Ecosystem Development: Strategies for fostering startup ecosystems in tech, manufacturing, life sciences, and emerging industries.
- Small Business Support: Approaches to financing, technical assistance, digital tools, and ecosystem development for local businesses.
- Downtown and Neighborhood Revitalization: Strategies for commercial corridor activation, partner capacity building, and downtown recovery.
- Workforce Development: Labor market analysis, career pathway development, and program design.
- Financing and Incentives: Evaluating tax incentives, development support, and business financing programs.
- Strategy and Systems: Creating equitable economic development strategies, growth plans, and organizational capacity building.
- Destination Promotion: Analyzing the structures, funding, partnerships, and efficiency of destination marketing organizations.
- Commercial Real Estate Development and Regeneration: Concept planning, site constraint analysis, land use strategies, and public-private partnerships.
- Developing memos, research papers, case studies, and presentations based on research findings.
- Identifying, engaging, and interviewing senior government, academic, nonprofit, and business leaders.
- Coordinating with and presenting findings to project clients.
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in business, government, or nonprofit sectors; a Master’s degree is a plus.
- A strategic and analytical mindset with a strong focus on delivery.
- A consistent track record in policy research, project execution, and delivering outcome-focused impact.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple partners.
- Excellent writing skills, capable of producing clear and concise reports.
- Proficiency in presenting complex data in PowerPoint (experience with Tableau is a plus).
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and developing creative solutions.
- A self-starter with an ambitious demeanor, proactive problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to swiftly absorb and synthesize large amounts of information.
Accommodation
Bloomberg Philanthropies is committed to providing reasonable adjustment/accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
If you require assistance, please inform us about your needs to apply for the job. Examples include modifications to the application process, work procedures, documents in alternate formats, sign language interpreters, or specialized equipment.
To request an adjustment/accommodation, please email careers@bloomberg.org.
Equal Opportunity
Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment practices.
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