Permit Coordinator

City of New York•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City's principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals. An opportunity exists for a seasonal position in the Parks Permit Office. Located in the Arsenal, the Permit Office has a fast-paced, yet friendly environment. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. Perks: seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

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

Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work in the coordination of the Permit Office.
Collect and track revenue on spreadsheets.
Scan checks and make bank deposits.
Process tennis permits and street tree payments.
Order and sell merchandise for our Parks Store.
Interact with the public.
Help monitor, track and schedule online tennis reservations for the public.