Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

City of New York•New York, NY

10d•$62,868 - $97,593•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Commissioner to provide executive-level support to the NYC Parks Commissioner and Chief of Staff. Under general direction and with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the role manages complex schedules, frequently reprioritizes appointments, tracks requests, and maintains two-week lookahead schedules. The position coordinates briefings across divisions, manages conference room bookings, and coordinates travel timing with the Commissioner’s drivers. It also oversees vacation requests and mandatory training requirements for the Commissioner’s team, approves internal event attendance requests, and facilitates City Hall approvals for the Commissioner’s event attendance. Other duties may be assigned by the Commissioner’s team, including the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of Staff, and Strategic Advisor. The work location is the Arsenal in Manhattan. Applicants must apply through cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID 808904. The job posting identifies the civil service title as Community Coordinator (56058) and lists qualification pathways based on education and experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.

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; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities in an area related to the duties.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level support to the NYC Parks Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
Manage complex schedules for the Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
Handle frequent scheduling reprioritizations, often making independent decisions.
Track requests and manage two-week lookahead schedules to proactively manage calendar changes.
Coordinate briefings across divisions for meetings and events.
Manage conference room bookings.
Coordinate travel times with the Commissioner’s drivers.
Oversee vacation requests and mandatory training requirements for the Commissioner’s team.
Approve internal event attendance requests.
Facilitate City Hall approvals for the Commissioner’s attendance at events.
Perform other duties assigned by the Commissioner’s team, including the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of Staff, and Strategic Advisor.