Public Works Partners is a planning and consulting firm in NYC guided by its mission to serve public sector and nonprofit clients. We organize our work into two areas – Organizational Health and Community Health – and work with civic leaders including government agencies, nonprofits, real estate developers, urban planners, architects, and engineering firms.
We are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work. We offer competitive salaries with a comprehensive benefit package. Work in an exciting culture with an innovative team at a mission-driven organization. Our most successful candidates will:
- Thrive when given the space to bring a nimble, creative approach to solving the thorniest problems;
- Enthusiastically tackle tasks big and small; and
- Inevitably wind up talking about public policy at parties.
Analyst, Business Development
Public Works Partners is seeking a Business Development Analyst who is eager to utilize their skills to make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you’ll help shape proposals and stories that drive investments in stronger nonprofits, more effective public services, and thriving communities. You’ll collaborate with senior staff to research, draft, and design persuasive materials that highlight the value of our urban planning and management consulting work.
This is an opportunity to grow your career in a mission-driven firm, develop a portfolio of high-profile projects, and learn from leaders who are reimagining how cities and organizations serve people. The ideal candidate possesses sharp communication skills, a curious mindset, and a proactive approach—ready to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days are alike.
Required Qualifications:
- Project Coordination: Experience contributing to cross-functional projects, including drafting proposals, preparing communications, and supporting the creation of marketing materials.
- Communication Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and critical thinking abilities to produce clear, persuasive client-facing materials.
- Quantitative Support: Familiarity with project budgets and ability to organize financial information for proposals and client deliverables.
- Strategic & Creative Thinking: Comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical audiences and translating ideas into clear, actionable content.
- Collaborative Spirit: Eager to learn from senior colleagues, contribute ideas, and build relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Education & Skills: Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of relevant full-time experience in business development, consulting, or related fields. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Foundational Knowledge: Coursework, internships, or early professional experience in public policy, economic development, urban planning, city/state government operations, or nonprofit/institutional management.
- Marketing & Communications Exposure: Familiarity with business-to-business (B2B) communications or marketing, with the ability to support outreach efforts and adapt messages for different audiences.
- Design & Content Skills: Experience using Adobe Creative Suite tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or Canva to create, edit, or adapt graphics and materials for proposals and presentations.
This hybrid work position is based at the Public Works Partners office in New York City. In-town travel and to other parts of the tri-state area may be required. This is a full-time position with an immediate start date. Salary: $61,000 – $73,000/yr.
Public Works Partners observes COVID-19 protocols at the workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated including a booster. Proof of vaccination is required for employment.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com and indicate you are applying for the Business Development Analyst position in the email subject line. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed. As part of our hiring practice, finalists will be asked to complete a timed writing exercise akin to related potential work products.
Graduate Student Intern, Business Development
Public Works Partners seeks a dynamic visual storyteller with a flair for graphic communications and succinct writing aimed at enhancing communities. Our expanding firm is focused on forming a dedicated team to promote our services and highlight our achievements in boosting organizational performance and generating meaningful impact for stakeholders. The Business Development Graduate Intern is crucial in bolstering our marketing and business development efforts to secure new clients and form strategic partnerships. This role demands exceptional, adaptable communication skills, proficiency in conducting thorough market research and analysis, and the capability to meticulously monitor and document the progress of various campaigns and initiatives. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced setting, possess the initiative to manage their workload independently, and are skilled at collaborative work.
As a Business Development Graduate Intern, you will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. The internship is expected to begin in early 2026 and will be part-time during the spring semester with the potential to be extended to a full-time internship in the summer, if agreed upon. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our firm’s marketing strategies and business expansion endeavors.
The Role
- Design and produce graphic art and visual materials for print and digital media to promote our firm’s services and build a pipeline of incoming clients.
- Create and execute design solutions and collaterals for marketing, advertising sales, internal and external communications, and client deliverables.
- Track, document, and follow up on the cultivation of prospective clients using our CRM system.
- Synthesize results from past client engagements into succinct success stories, highlighting the outcome, approach, and problem-solving on behalf of the client.
- Support the maintenance of the firm’s website and social media presence; conceptualize and write blog posts on both our project work and policy issues in NYC; draft our monthly newsletter; run analytics reports to evaluate the success of the content strategy.
- Support Public Works’ events strategy and speaking engagements by researching partners in attendance, preparing talking points, drafting brochure content, and developing presentations to showcase our experience and expertise.
- Plan, schedule, and implement logistics for meetings and small-scale events.
- Support and lead aspects of proposal development and content generation.
- Other tasks and opportunities that will arise and fit with the Project Coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program, or similar areas of study, at the graduate level.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and original content creation; familiarity with digital marketing strategies is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe Design Suite – including InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus.
- Fundamental graphic design skills required for success.
- Excellent communication skills: crisp, compelling writing; visual display of information; and excellent verbal communications skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong interest in working with New York City nonprofits or government agencies.
- An eye for detail—including proofing grammar and copy editing
- Entrepreneurial approach and excitement towards new business opportunities.
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel within New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour. Public Works Partners observes COVID-19 protocols at the workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated including a booster. Proof of vaccination is required for employment.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and a visual work sample to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Business Development Intern position in the subject line.
About Public Works Partners
Public Works Partners is a WBE/DBE/SBE-certified planning and consulting firm whose work strengthens organizations that strengthen communities. We drive innovation, manage change, design and develop new programs, and build organizational capacity. And we support planning efforts by engaging local stakeholders at every level and sharing our expertise in labor market analysis and job creation strategies. Our clients benefit from our in-depth knowledge of New York City and the challenges faced by mission- driven organizations, our work across a range of policy areas from economic development to public health to human services, and the unique backgrounds and life experiences each team member brings. Our team members have held positions in New York City government and nonprofits developing strategies to tackle urban problems, driving policies, and managing large complex programs.
This job description is for an at-will position which is non-exempt under the FLSA. Public Works Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence status, sex offense of stalking victim status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
