Citywide Banner Program Coordinator

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment. The Office of Special Events seeks a highly organized and detailed-oriented Community Coordinator to support the Banner Administrator in managing the Citywide Banner Program with the Office of Special Events. In this role, the selected candidate will evaluate, analyze, and process Banner Permit Applications while ensuring compliance with city guidelines, rules and regulations. This position requires maintaining and updating advanced Excel databases to track event permits, installations, banner maintenance requests and program-related documents. The coordinator will also assist in implementing and evaluating a digital application system designed to enhance the efficiency of the permit application process. The Coordinator will collaborate with Inspectors to ensure safe and compliant banner installations according to DOT and NYC regulations. They will prepare reports and summaries for senior leadership, keeping records and files well organized and easily accessible. Additionally, they will coordinate, review, and schedule Street Co-Naming requests, collaborating with city agencies and elected officials. This role involves responding to correspondence from Executive Staff, citizens, elected officials, community board leaders, city agencies community organizations and event producers to provide information and support. This position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate efficiently with various city agencies and community groups. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills are critical to this role.

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 as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, and process Banner Permit Applications while ensuring compliance with city guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Maintain and update advanced Excel databases to track event permits, installations, banner maintenance requests and program-related documents.
• Assist in implementing and evaluating a digital application system designed to enhance the efficiency of the permit application process.
• Collaborate with Inspectors to ensure safe and compliant banner installations according to DOT and NYC regulations.
• Prepare reports and summaries for senior leadership, keeping records and files well organized and easily accessible.
• Coordinate, review, and schedule Street Co-Naming requests, collaborating with city agencies and elected officials.
• Respond to correspondence from Executive Staff, citizens, elected officials, community board leaders, city agencies community organizations and event producers to provide information and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees