Citywide Special Events Coordinator

City of New York • New York, NY

9h • $62,868 - $97,593 • Onsite

About The Position

The Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy Team oversees permits for special events of 500 or more people on NYC Parks land, including concerts, performing arts events, cultural festivals, charity walks, and races. The team works with event producers to protect park resources and public access while supporting events that bring new audiences to parks and New York City.

Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Directors of Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy, the coordinator supports the team in processing more than 1,500 large-scale event permits annually. The role guides applicants through the permitting process, supports interagency coordination, staffs events at parks throughout the five boroughs, and manages event scheduling, documentation, and administrative tasks. The position is based at the Arsenal in Manhattan.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Support the team in processing more than 1,500 permits annually for large-scale events on parkland.
• Guide special event applicants through the permitting process.
• Review site maps and production schedules, conduct site visits, assess site fees, issue contracts, and collect supporting documentation.
• Represent the division at interagency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions and City agencies.
• Staff special events at Central Park and other park sites throughout the five boroughs, record notes, and help ensure compliance with Parks and City policies and procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling and update the permit database and events calendar.
• Ensure necessary event documentation is collected and support other administrative tasks for the division.
• Provide customer service to permit applicants and partners by phone, email, and in person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level