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Why You’ll love working at SBIDC

Working at SBIDC is a great opportunity to be at the intersection of economic development, workforce development, and advocacy in one of the most dynamic and historically rich areas of the City – the Brooklyn Waterfront. Our team is a dedicated group of individuals with significant Urban Planning and Economic Development backgrounds. We push boundaries to achieve success and are tenacious solution-finders. We thrive on making a difference in the communities we serve.

We offer:

• Competitive wages for high performance
• Paid Holidays

• PTOSummer Friday’s

• Medical/Vision/ Dental Employer

• 403B Retirement Accounts

And Much more!

Open Positions:

Green Economy Fellowship (Fall 2025)

SBIDC is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Fellow to support our Green Economy programs in Sunset Park, Red Hook, and Gowanus. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of industrial development, renewable energy, and equitable economic opportunity, with a focus on advancing BIPOC- and woman-owned businesses.

The Fellow will contribute to three of SBIDC’s initiatives—We Source NYC, Wind Connections, and the Growing Green Business Collaborative—and take a lead role in building a certifications database to expand access to green economy opportunities.

📍 Hybrid role (2 days/week on-site in Sunset Park)
💼 $2,400 monthly stipend (20 hours/week, 3-month term with possibility of extension)
📅 Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
🔗 Apply by sending your resume & cover letter (single PDF) to ejohnson@sbidc.org and cc: mskoknic@sbidc.org. Please use subject line: SBIDC Green Economy Fellowship

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Director, Economic Mobility Network

SBIDC is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as Director of our new Economic Mobility Network—a Sunset Park-based coalition connecting local residents to green economy and industrial careers.

This is a senior role ideal for someone with deep workforce development experience, coalition-building skills, and a commitment to equity and economic justice.

📍 Hybrid role based in Brooklyn
💼 $90K–$100K salary range
📅 Apply now to join our team: jsolomon@sbidc.org
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