Project Development Coordinator for Photography

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES The mission of the Photography Unit is to preserve the work of NYC Parks frame by frame. Through photography, the unit captures events, programs, award presentations, celebrations and most importantly, our greenspaces. Major Responsibilities - Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work for the Photography Unit. - Provide Agency with photographs of parks properties, special events, press events, programs and projects for internal use and for distribution to media outlets. - Create content with a range of creative, technical and documentary imagery. - Travel to Parks properties across all 5 boroughs to photograph assignments. - Photograph Agency events such as award ceremonies and promotions/graduations. - Attend Commissioner events for purpose of creating digital photographs that can be sent to local media. - Respond to Press Office requests for photos of specific parks or events. - Edit, retouch, upload and archive photos in database for future reference. - Maintain photographic equipment.

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

• Provide Agency with photographs of parks properties, special events, press events, programs and projects for internal use and for distribution to media outlets.
• Create content with a range of creative, technical and documentary imagery.
• Travel to Parks properties across all 5 boroughs to photograph assignments.
• Photograph Agency events such as award ceremonies and promotions/graduations.
• Attend Commissioner events for purpose of creating digital photographs that can be sent to local media.
• Respond to Press Office requests for photos of specific parks or events.
• Edit, retouch, upload and archive photos in database for future reference.
• Maintain photographic equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees