Deputy Corporate Secretary
29 days ago
New York
Job 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., • Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation. BASIC FUNCTION: Assist the Corporate Secretary with respect to all aspects of Directors’ meetings for ESD and certain of its subsidiaries and/or affiliated entities such as the New York Job Development Authority. Coordinate with Department Heads and staff of all Departments concerning presentation of projects to Directors. WORK PERFORMED: • Establish and maintain annual schedules of all board meetings., • Coordinate the preparation of all materials for timely submission to Directors., • Ensure review and approval by all relevant Departments for legal sufficiency and editorial clarity., • Distribute and ensure posting of Directors’ materials., • Draft materials and resolutions relating to certain corporate and/or administrative matters for submission to and approval by Directors., • Maintain Corporate records., • Assist the Compliance Officer with compliance items involving Directors., • Provide reference/research information from corporate records for staff or outside inquiries., • Schedule Directors’ meetings for ESD and named subsidiaries/affiliates, and schedule Board Prep meetings and all committee meetings., • Review Omnibus Certificate and other ESD bond sale-related documentation for accuracy and provide numerous exhibits to Omnibus Certificate from ESD’s Corporate records., • Review and approve ESD Directors’ expense disbursements., • Ensure posting of all public notices for Board meetings, public hearings, and other legally required postings and/or notices. Education Level required: B.A. or B.S. or equivalent. Relevant experience required: Minimum of five years in a comparable and comparably responsible position. Knowledge required: Excellent verbal and written skills are required as are superior organizational abilities. Ability to work collegially and effectively in a team setting. Must have excellent capability to multi-task and perform responsibilities with tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. Experience with working with corporate boards and/or state or city government preferred. In-person presence required a minimum of 50%, or as needed at the discretion of the General Counsel.