Film & Special Events Coordinator

Central Park Conservancy•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$56,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1.6 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year. The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100 million. The Film and Special Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating film and special events in Central Park, as well as overseeing and participating in relevant operational duties. The schedule is flexible according to event programming: holidays, weekends and overnights as needed. The coordinator ensures compliance with Conservancy and Parks policies and practices by film and special event third parties. This position works closely with film and event production personnel and City agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Parks and Recreation, New York Police Department, Emergency Services and the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years of experience in a park operations capacity and/or special event/film industry
Strong team player
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Valid driver’s license required.
Excellent organizational, planning, time management and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the park, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to make critical decisions and manage emergency situations.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions year-round.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of operational plans for managing and staging special events including pre-event set-up, event day activities, staff overtime, supervision of operations staff assisting with special events, clean-up, and post-event analysis.
Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment and private production companies regarding film and photography requests for Central Park
Coordinate in person and by written correspondence with various City agencies and third parties as it pertains to special events.
Conduct site reviews with third parties for proposed film or event activities.
Provides oversight of film and special event activities to ensure compliance with Conservancy and Parks policies, practices, and rules.
Maintain calendars and film/event tracking.
Demonstrate knowledge of Central Park’s history and landmarks and shares information with Park patrons, contractors, and vendors
Provide accurate and pertinent information about Park rules and regulations to Park visitors and permit holders.
Communicate with ease and diplomacy across all staff levels and Park patrons.
Perform other duties as required.