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Director of =
the Hive@55
The Allian=
ce for Downtown New York (=93Downtown Alliance=94) manages the Downtown-Lowe=
r Manhattan Business Improvement District, serving an area roughly from City=
Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. We provide a host =
of services, including supplemental sanitation and security, economic develo=
pment, streetscape and transportation improvements, marketing and enhanced t=
ourist services. The mission of the Downtown Alliance is to be the principal organizati=
on that provides Lower Manhattan’s historic financial district with a premie=
r physical and economic environment, advocates for businesses and property o=
wners and promotes the area as a world-class destination for companies, work=
ers, residents and visitors.
ce for Downtown New York (=93Downtown Alliance=94) manages the Downtown-Lowe=
r Manhattan Business Improvement District, serving an area roughly from City=
Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street. We provide a host =
of services, including supplemental sanitation and security, economic develo=
pment, streetscape and transportation improvements, marketing and enhanced t=
ourist services. The mission of the Downtown Alliance is to be the principal organizati=
on that provides Lower Manhattan’s historic financial district with a premie=
r physical and economic environment, advocates for businesses and property o=
wners and promotes the area as a world-class destination for companies, work=
ers, residents and visitors.
The Downtown Alliance seeks a creative and enthusiastic professional=
to serve as Director of the Hive@55, a new coworking space the Downtown All=
iance is opening with support from the New York City Economic Development Co=
rporation. This new full-time=
position will report to the Senior Vice President for Planning and Economic=
Development and will collaborate with Downtown Alliance Economic Developmen=
t staff. The coworking space =
will provide flexible, affordably-priced workspace for consultants, freelanc=
ers and budding entrepreneurs and small businesses and will offer workshops,=
educational and training opportunities, as well as space for outside groups=
to host events. This type of=
collaborative work environment aspires to create a community space for entr=
epreneurs where ideas can be shared and exchanged, sparking innovation and n=
ew business opportunities. Th=
e Hive will further the organization=92s mission of supporting local entrepr=
eneurs and the growing live/work population in Lower Manhattan, spur economi=
c development in Lower Manhattan by nurturing small businesses, and establis=
h Lower Manhattan as a place that supports and attracts innovative people.
to serve as Director of the Hive@55, a new coworking space the Downtown All=
iance is opening with support from the New York City Economic Development Co=
rporation. This new full-time=
position will report to the Senior Vice President for Planning and Economic=
Development and will collaborate with Downtown Alliance Economic Developmen=
t staff. The coworking space =
will provide flexible, affordably-priced workspace for consultants, freelanc=
ers and budding entrepreneurs and small businesses and will offer workshops,=
educational and training opportunities, as well as space for outside groups=
to host events. This type of=
collaborative work environment aspires to create a community space for entr=
epreneurs where ideas can be shared and exchanged, sparking innovation and n=
ew business opportunities. Th=
e Hive will further the organization=92s mission of supporting local entrepr=
eneurs and the growing live/work population in Lower Manhattan, spur economi=
c development in Lower Manhattan by nurturing small businesses, and establis=
h Lower Manhattan as a place that supports and attracts innovative people.
The Director of the Hi=
ve@55 will serve as the day to day manager of the coworking facility and wil=
l serve as a liaison between the Hive and the Downtown Alliance. The facility will be open and staffed f=
ive days a week, and the Director is expected to work 40 hours per week incl=
uding evening hours. With par=
t time support, the facility will be open approximately 12 hours each day. Day to day responsibilities wi=
ll include creating a weekly staffing plan and coordinating with other Downt=
own Alliance staff, as well as facility management tasks such as:
ve@55 will serve as the day to day manager of the coworking facility and wil=
l serve as a liaison between the Hive and the Downtown Alliance. The facility will be open and staffed f=
ive days a week, and the Director is expected to work 40 hours per week incl=
uding evening hours. With par=
t time support, the facility will be open approximately 12 hours each day. Day to day responsibilities wi=
ll include creating a weekly staffing plan and coordinating with other Downt=
own Alliance staff, as well as facility management tasks such as:
Reception=
service Maintaining conta=
cts =
Troubleshooting and te=
chnical assistance of wireless network Event management, membership =
and event reporting Ordering and maintaining supplies=
Revenue collectio=
n
The Director will take the lead in developing the Hive community a=
nd be responsible for the following:
nd be responsible for the following:
Organizing professional networki=
ng events Soliciting ideas from freelancers for potential workshops=
Orga=
nizing inter-community events Maintaining an online community portal=
Maintaining alumni relationships Creating partnerships with servi=
ce providers who offer supplement services to Hive members (i.e. compute=
r and printing services companies, packaging and shipping companies, etc=
.)
The Director will assist in business development including provid=
ing marketing support both online and in print, maintaining an online presen=
ce through the maintenance of a website and through social media outlets, pu=
rsuing public relations opportunities, and being solely responsible for outr=
each and sales.
ing marketing support both online and in print, maintaining an online presen=
ce through the maintenance of a website and through social media outlets, pu=
rsuing public relations opportunities, and being solely responsible for outr=
each and sales.
Inter=
ested parties should submit cover letter with salary requirements, resume an=
d three professional references to Nicole LaRusso, at eresumes@downtownny.com.
ested parties should submit cover letter with salary requirements, resume an=
d three professional references to Nicole LaRusso, at eresumes@downtownny.com.
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