Project Development Coordinator for Special Events

City of New York • New York City, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, this role coordinates multiple aspects of special event planning for the Bronx Operations. The coordinator will assist the Borough Chief’s office with the coordination of special events held in Bronx parks, including reviewing proposals, conducting site visits, assessing site fees, and managing events on site. This role also coordinates the creation, development, and production of Parks-produced events, and may supervise subordinate personnel or act as a team leader. The position involves reviewing and processing special event permit requests, providing follow-up as needed, and working closely with various divisions such as the Bronx Borough Commissioner’s Office, Parks’ Operations, Citywide Special Events, Enforcement, Revenue, and Legal to ensure events are managed properly. Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining records and documentation pertaining to special events, conducting frequent site visits, and enforcing Parks & Recreation rules and regulations to audit permit holders. The role also requires maintaining yearly event statistical information and an event filing system, communicating clearly and effectively with staff and the public, and ensuring that all requests and concerns are resolved. The Project Development Coordinator will also assist with other tasks as directed by the Bronx Chief of Operations. The work schedule includes weekend work in season and occasional nights and holidays.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Current full-time annually paid parks employees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple aspects of special event planning for the Bronx Operations.
• Assist the Borough Chief’s office with the coordination of special events held in Bronx parks; review proposals, conduct site visits, assess site fees and manage events on site.
• Coordinate the creation, development and production of Parks-produced events.
• Supervise subordinate personnel or act as a team leader.
• Review and process special event permit requests; provide follow-up as needed.
• Work closely with the Bronx Borough Commissioner’s Office, Parks’ Operations, Citywide Special Events, Enforcement, Revenue and Legal divisions to ensure events are managed properly.
• Prepare reports, maintain records and documentation pertaining to special events.
• Conduct frequent site visits and enforce Parks & Recreation rules and regulations to audit permit holders.
• Maintain yearly event statistical information and event filing system.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and the public. Ensure that all requests and concerns are resolved.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the Bronx Chief of Operations.

Benefits

• The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level