Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events

City of New York•New York, NY

7d•$62,868 - $97,593•Onsite

About The Position

This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. The Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events will assist with the coordination of special events held in New York City parks, represent the division at Agency meetings, and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions and various City agencies. The role involves managing special events staff, reviewing applications, managing assignments and staff schedules, and ensuring compliance with all Parks and City policies and procedures for events. Responsibilities include reviewing permits, schedules, and operations of events, coordinating necessary resources, interfacing with special event directors and operations staff in each borough, and communicating effectively with the public and staff. The Deputy Director will also manage the production of large-scale parks-produced citywide events, including vendor negotiation, operation oversight, and staff management, and assist the Director in ensuring citywide compliance with Agency policy and procedure. The work location is the Arsenal in Manhattan.

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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the coordination of special events held in New York City parks.
Represent the division at Agency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions.
Serve as a liaison with various City agencies representing the Agency’s interests in citywide discussions.
Assist with the management of special events staff.
Review incoming applications and manage assignments and staff schedule.
Ensure the compliance and enforcement of all Parks and City policies and procedures for events.
Review permits, schedules and operations of events and coordinate resources needed to ensure events are managed properly.
Interface with special event directors and operations staff in each borough to ensure review and successful execution of permitted events.
Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff. Ensure that all requests or concerns are resolved.
Manage the production of large-scale parks produced citywide events, including vendor negotiation, operation oversight, staff management and all related responsibilities.
Assist the Director in ensuring compliance citywide with Agency policy and procedure.