Director, Digital Equity ConnectALL

Education Level required: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred. Associate's degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute. Relevant experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of work experience with significant direct experience in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, strategic or urban planning, public administration, community organizing, procurement of public services, grants administration, or related business or not-for profit area. Direct program implementation or grant portfolio oversight experience as well as prior experience with large scale stakeholder or public engagement or grant programs. Knowledge required: The ideal candidate for this highly visible position will have a demonstrated background in digital equity, a positive track record working within government, robust program management skills, place-based or "hub and spoke" grant design, and the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of digital equity with emphasis on the unique challenges faced historically and currently by New York's diverse communities. Must have a passion for closing the digital divide in New York and ensuring solutions are equitable. ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD. Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.* BASIC FUNCTION: The Director of Digital Equity will be assigned a portfolio of strategy and grants implementation work and is responsible for developing workflows, building capabilities, and providing oversight of tasks and projects. The ideal candidate will direct and support effective implementation of the Digital Equity program portfolio with digital equity-focused organizations and a diverse range of stakeholders such as private and academic entities, non-profit groups, coalitions, and philanthropic partners across each region of the State. Responsibilities include developing effective applications, designing scoring criteria, supporting grantee selection, and program evaluation to elevate effective grants management and administration of the Digital Equity Grant Program, which is complex, fast paced, multi-stakeholder informed, and includes strategic technical assistance resourcing (60% of effort). WORK PERFORMED: • Advance development of ConnectALL's comprehensive asset inventory for tracking and reporting impacts across required measurable objectives for all Covered Populations, and includes identifying best practices in digital equity and adoption programming to be replicated or expanded (15% of effort) • Regularly engage with State and local government agencies to coordinate digital equity initiatives with related State priorities such as economic and workplace development, racial equity, education, health, civic engagement, and more (10% of effort). • Represent the Digital Equity program portfolio internally through preparation of briefing materials for leadership, Executive Chamber, and other State agency stakeholders, including policy recommendations (5% of effort). • Contribute to ongoing research direction, planning, analysis and reporting of all Digital Equity portfolio activities against defined and evolving digital equity goals (5% of effort). • Oversee internal documentation relating to contracts and the procurement of contract services and other tasks as needed to effectively implement ConnectALL's Digital Equity program portfolio (5% of effort). Additional Comments *Salary range as specified * Comprehensive Benefits Package Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jane Martinez - HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 655 Third Avenue City New York State NY Zip Code 10017 Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY

Created: 2024-11-05