The Times Square Alliance (formerly the Times Square Business Improvement District), founded in 1992, works to improve and promote Times Square so that it retains the energy, edge and distinctiveness that have made it an icon for entertainment, culture and urban life for almost a century. In addition to providing core services with 50 Public Safety Officers and 50 Sanitation associates, the Alliance promotes local businesses, co-coordinates numerous major events in Times Square like New Year’s Eve and Broadway on Broadway, manages an Information Center and advocates on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality-of-life issues.

The District covers most of the territory from 40th Street to 53rd Street between 6th and 8th Avenues, as well as Restaurant Row (46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue). It includes all 39 Broadway theaters; the headquarters of major media companies such as the New York Times, Viacom, Conde Nast, Reuters, Bertelsmann and Universal Music Group; broadcast studios for MTV, ABC, and NASDAQ/MSNBC; one-quarter of all hotel rooms in Manhattan; the corporate headquarters of Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Ernst & Young, Ogilvy & Mather, US Trust and Edelman Public Relations, among others; and is the home to law firms such as Proskauer Rose LLP, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and Cravath Swaine & Moore, and Wilkie Farr & Gallagher.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Director of Human Resources
Marketing/ Communications Intern
Marketing/Events Intern - Fall/Winter
Marketing/Events Intern - Spring
Marketing/Graphic Design Intern FALL/WINTER or SPRING
Marketing/Website Intern FALL/WINTER or SPRING
Director of External Affairs

Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources will provide leadership and direction in the design and implementation of sound Human Resources practices that are in accordance with legal requirements and meet the short and long term objectives of the organization.

The Director will be responsible for the development of strategies and the administration of policies in matters including hiring of talent, retention, employee relations, legal compliance, leadership and employee development, training, compensation and benefits, performance appraisals and performance management, HR IT systems, safety and health, and other employee services programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Formulate and recommend human resources policies to senior management that reflect consistent, proactive and legally sound human resources practices, and that promote positive working relationships and employee morale.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and city employment legislation. Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting the Alliance (e.g., FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, EEO, Wage & Hour). Provide counsel to organization (and/or work with our counsel) to mitigate any risk related to labor and employment issues and litigation. Establish and maintain all information and records required for legal compliance.

Oversee policies and programs to ensure that the Alliance achieves its diversity goals in hiring, wage and promotion practices, and that it is a positive and equal opportunity environment for all who work here.

Develop procedures and processes regarding recruiting, compensation, employee relations and performance related issues. Protect interests of employees and the Alliance by reviewing all actions to be taken and ensure compliance and consistency.

Develop standard recruiting practices and procedures, and manage all activities to ensure adherence to employment law. Manage and conduct new employee orientation and ensure smooth employee assimilation. Oversee and manage all exit interviews and, based on information gathered, make recommendations to senior management.

Assist in the review, monitoring and modification as needed of wage and salary structures, pay policies, rewards and recognition programs, performance appraisal programs, employee benefits and services, and Alliance safety and health programs. Monitor for effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

Manage benefits administration, reporting requirements, monthly insurance reviews, and department budget allocations. Perform ongoing research on current and alternative benefit programs and providers to ensure and maintain competitive and fiscally responsible plans.

Establish in-house training programs as needed to improve performance appraisal, cultural sensitivity, interviewing skills, employee orientation, appropriate workplace conduct, safety etc.

Qualifications

Director-level experience strongly preferred, with a minimum of five to seven years of senior Human Resources generalist experience.

Solid generalist background with broad knowledge of employment law, employee relations, training and development, employee development, compensation and benefits, and labor relations.

A solid track record as both a hands-on and strategic leader providing Human Resources programs and practices that drive results to meet ongoing business objectives.

A track record in creating and fostering an environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds respect each other and work together to achieve organizational goals.

Knowledge of applicable employment, wage and hour, equal opportunity and labor laws related to Alliance programs.

A Bachelors Degree is required; a J.D. or M.S. Degree in Human Resources is highly desirable but not required.

Miscellaneous

Competitive compensation; excellent benefits. This position will report to the President.

Send CV/Resumes to hr@timessquareallliance.org .

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Times Square Alliance is seeking a highly-motivated non-paid intern to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.

The Marketing/Communications Intern will support the Communications department in its efforts to publicize Times Square Alliance events and initiatives. Responsibilities will range from data entry to performing research to updating the website.

The Intern will also support our annual spring & summer events, including Taste of Times Square, Summer Solstice in Times Square: Yoga, and Dancing at the Crossroads. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Communications Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: the evening of Monday, June 8 and all day Sunday, June 21. The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Strong administrative and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and initiative
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Web savvy, able to efficiently perform web searches
Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person with the press, businesses and the public
Minimum of 15 hours/week

Interested candidate should send resume and cover letter to:
Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR/INTERN
Fax: 212-768-0233
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
www.timessquarenyc.org

Marketing/Events Intern (Fall/Winter)

The Marketing/Events Intern will support our Crossroads Card loyalty program. The Crossroads Card is available for free to employees and residents of the Times Square District. The program offers discounts and perks to cardholders at businesses throughout Times Square. The Marketing/Events Intern, in partnership with a staff member, will contact local businesses informing them of this free program and solicit participation. The Intern will also be involved in distribution and marketing of the card to cardholders via email, advertising and promotion.

The Intern will also support our annual fall and winter events, including Broadway on Broadway, Bright Lights, Big Verse (Poetry), Dog Day Masquerade, and New Year’s Eve. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Events Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: Sunday, September 13th, Tuesday, September 29th, Sunday, October 18th and all day December 31st. The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

Qualifications/Skills:

Strong administrative and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and initiative
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person, with businesses and the public
Minimum of 15 hours/week

Students who will receive college credit preferred

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR-E Intern
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233

Marketing/ Events Intern (Spring)

The Intern will also support our annual spring events, including Valentine’s Day, First Day of Spring. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Events Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: Friday, February 12th and Sunday, March 21st. The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

Qualifications/Skills:

Strong administrative and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and initiative
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person, with businesses and the public

Minimum of 15 hours/week

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR-E Intern
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233

Marketing/Graphic Design Intern

Fall/Winter 2010 and Spring 2011

Please Note: This is an unpaid internship however eligible candidates may receive college credit

We are currently seeking highly-motivated interns to help us improve and promote Times Square, cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century.

The Marketing/Graphic Design Intern will support the Marketing Manager in maintaining the visual identity of the Times Square brand through printed materials, advertisements, and Times TimesSquareNYC.org. The Intern must be able to capture Times Square’s creativity, energy and edge.

The Intern will also support our annual summer events, including Taste of Times Square, Summer Solstice in Times Square: Yoga, and the Times Square Kiss-In. The Intern will work the event including set up, registration, manning booths, supporting participating businesses, distributing programs and surveying participants.

The Marketing/Events Intern must be available to work the events on the following dates: the evening of Monday, June 7, all day Monday, June 21 and all day Saturday August 14th. The Intern will be able to take pre-scheduled comparable time off during their regular hours to compensate for the hours they work at these events.

Tasks include but not limited to:

Re-sizing advertisement to meet publication specs
Designing posters, flyers and signs for specific events and initiatives
Creating graphics for TimesSquareNYC.org
Support event production
Other projects as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

Graphic Design or Arts Major
Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator experience
Adequate technical knowledge to be able to submit artwork within the guidelines and specs provided by various publications and websites
Strong organizational skills
Enthusiasm and initiative
Works well under pressure, flexible, has high attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
Photography experience is a plus
Copywriting experience is a plus
Minimum of 15 hours/week

Candidate must provide samples of work along with their resume and cover letter.

Interested candidate should send resume and cover letter to:
Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR/INTERN - GRAPHIC DESIGN
Fax: 212-768-0233
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
www.timessquarenyc.org

Marketing/ Website Intern

Fall/Winter 2010 and Spring 2011

Please Note: This is an unpaid internship however eligible candidates may receive college credit

Times Square Alliance, founded in 1992, works to improve and promote Times Square. In addition to providing safety and sanitation services, the Alliance coordinates many major events in Times Square including New Year’s Eve, manages an Information Center and advocates on behalf of its constituents with respect to a host of public policy, planning and quality-of-life issues.

The Marketing/Website Intern will support the Marketing Manager and Marketing Associate with projects related to TimesSquareNYC.org, the official website of Times Square and assists in monitoring its social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr). The intern will also assist in online marketing and promotions for Times Square Alliance initiatives and events. TimesSquareNYC.org will be re-launching in fall 2010. This internship is a great opportunity to experience web design and development from the ground up. We are in search of a candidate who has a passion for the internet and social media and enjoys keeping abreast of new trends in the online world. A successful intern would contribute new ideas using the internet as a vehicle for marketing.

Tasks include but not limited to:

Updates website pages on a daily or weekly including:
- This Week In Times Square

WiFi portal page
Event Calendar
Deals & Promotions

Reach out to local business to collect content for the website including special offers and events
Social Media support

Monitor discussions, posts, comments on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr
Assist with analyzing Facebook insights
Upload images to Flickr and monitor images uploaded to TimesSquareNYC group page
Mail out prizes for giveaways and promotions

Input weekly e-newsletter subscribers
Proof website pages and e-newsletters for grammar and spelling
Brainstorm additional website content that would support the Times Square Alliance’s goals and objectives
Research websites to expand online outreach for specific events and initiatives
Assist with content migration of new website
Support event production
Other projects as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

Familiarity with Adobe Contribute or other Content Management System (CMS)
Prior experience with maintaining websites and social media
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Enthusiasm and initiative
Works well under pressure, flexible, has high attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast pace environment
Self-starter who works well independently and with a team
Comfortable preparing databases in Excel
Comfortable interacting, via the phone and in person, with businesses and the public
Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator experience a plus
Minimum of 15 hours/week

Interested candidate should send resume and cover letter to:
Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-MAR/INTERN - WEBSITE
Fax: 212-768-0233
E-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
www.timessquarenyc.org

DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

The Alliance seeks an experienced professional to coordinate key components of its external affairs and intergovernmental communications strategies.

The Director will report to the President to shape, oversee and manage the following activities:

Developing and helping to carry out the Alliance’s public policy and government affairs agenda across a range of issues and relationships. Particular attention would be on items which require either longer-term regulatory or policy solutions, or which involve coordinating with community and civic partners. Familiarity with city, state or federal legislative and funding processes a plus, as well as an ability to read, understand and summarize proposed laws.

Overseeing communications & press strategy and coordinating the activities of our public relations firm, Rubenstein Associates. With respect to these issues, the Director must coordinate closely with the VP of Marketing. Familiarity with the local press a plus, as well as an ability to be creative and strategic in promoting the Alliance and its activities.

Candidates should have relationships with key players in the New York press and public affairs fields, and experience dealing with complex communications and policy issues in New York City and New York State. Must be able to react quickly to unexpected events and developments, yet also think several steps ahead to develop and implement a long range and comprehensive press and public policy agenda.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience; minimum of 5 years relevant experience required.

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to:

Times Square Alliance
1560 Broadway, Suite 800
New York, NY 10036
Attn: HR-external affairs
e-mail: hr@timessquarenyc.org
Fax: 212-768-0233


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