Project Development Coordinator for Manhattan Permits

Only open to current full-time annually paid Parks employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of complicated, detail-oriented tasks for the Manhattan Special Events and Permit Office under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment.
• Work closely with parks managers and supervisors to facilitate events.
• Communicate maintenance needs to managers and field staff and update field status and equipment inventory as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with community groups, local organizations, and schools.
• Work with schools, youth groups, and adult leagues to identify appropriate field/court sites.
• Review and process 8,000+ ballfield permit applications annually.
• Ensure appropriate fees are collected in a timely manner.
• Conduct field inspections on evenings and weekends.
• Prepare reports for the Director of Citywide Athletic Permits, Operation Chiefs, and Borough Commissioner.
• Coordinate the permitting of all fields and courts for the borough of Manhattan.
• Coordinate the training, distribution, and inspection of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machines for permit holders.
• Prepare all correspondence related to ballfield requests, 311 complaints, and assist with filming and photography requests.
• Respond to all customer service inquiries.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first qualification.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Valid New York State driver license.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle complicated, detail-oriented tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Citywide Events Management System (CEMS) a plus.

Benefits

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Pay

$62,868.00 – $97,593.00

Additional Information

• Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service.
• New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.