Project Development Coordinator for Special Programs

Open only to current full-time annually paid NYC Parks employees.

About the Role

The First Deputy Commissioner oversees the Community Outreach & Partnership Development Division, the Business Development & Special Events Division, the Communications Division, and the Lifeguard Division.

Responsibilities

• Provide judgment and discretion to the NYC Parks First Deputy Commissioner, the Citywide Chief of Special Programs, and the divisions under the First Deputy Commissioner’s purview.
• Manage complex projects and handle frequent re-prioritizations requiring independent decision-making.
• Proactively identify and prioritize situations requiring the attention of the First Deputy Commissioner and the Citywide Chief of Special Programs.
• Coordinate resources and assemble reference and backup materials for meetings and events.
• Conduct research; prepare presentations, briefings, and reports.
• Monitor and track operations activities; assist with projects supporting seasonal operation priorities and agency initiatives.
• Provide outstanding customer service and administrative support for day-to-day operations, including answering phones and drafting correspondence to constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Citywide Chief of Special Programs and the First Deputy Commissioner.

Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first qualification.

Preferred Skills

• Two to five years of experience in complex coordination of activities, management, or comparable experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Valid New York State driver license.

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 per year.

Schedule

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

Work location: Arsenal, Manhattan.