Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events

City of New York•New York City, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. Under the direction of the Director of Citywide Special Events, the Deputy Director will assist with the coordination of special events held in New York City parks. This role involves representing the division at Agency meetings, serving as a liaison with other Parks divisions and various City agencies, and assisting with the management of special events staff. The Deputy Director will review incoming applications, manage assignments and staff schedules, and ensure compliance with all Parks and City policies and procedures for events. Responsibilities also include reviewing permits, schedules, and operations of events, coordinating necessary resources, and interfacing with special event directors and operations staff in each borough. Effective communication with the public and staff is essential, as is resolving requests or concerns. The role includes managing the production of large-scale parks-produced citywide events, involving vendor negotiation, operation oversight, and staff management. The Deputy Director will also assist the Director in ensuring citywide compliance with Agency policy and procedure.

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.