Project Development Coordinator for Special Programs

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES. The First Deputy Commissioner oversees the Community Outreach & Partnership Development Division, the Business Development & Special Events Division, the Communications Division and the Lifeguard Division. The Project Development Coordinator for Special Programs will work under general direction with latitude for independent initiative, provide judgment and discretion to NYC Parks First Deputy Commissioner, the Citywide Chief of Special Programs and the divisions under the First Deputy Commissioner’s purview. This role involves managing complex projects, handling frequent re-prioritizations, and making independent decisions. The coordinator will proactively identify and exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring the First Deputy Commissioner and the Citywide Chief of Special Program’s attention. Responsibilities include coordinating resources, assembling meeting materials, conducting research, preparing presentations, briefings, and reports. The role also involves monitoring and tracking operations activities, assisting with projects supporting seasonal operations and Agency initiatives, and providing outstanding customer service and administrative support for the day-to-day operation of the First Deputy Commissioner’s divisions. This includes answering phones and drafting correspondence to constituents. Other duties may be assigned by the Citywide Chief of Special Programs and the First Deputy Commissioner.

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 the above qualifications. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in the first qualification.
• Current full-time annually paid Parks employees.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described.

Responsibilities

• Provide judgment and discretion to NYC Parks First Deputy Commissioner, the Citywide Chief of Special Programs and the divisions under the First Deputy Commissioner’s purview.
• Manage complex projects and handle frequent re-prioritizations that will often require independent decision making.
• Proactively identify and exercise independent analysis and judgment in prioritizing situations requiring the First Deputy Commissioner and the Citywide Chief of Special Program’s attention.
• Coordinate resources and assemble appropriate reference and back-up material for all meetings and events.
• Conduct research; prepare presentations, briefings and reports.
• Monitor and track operations activities and assist with projects in support of seasonal operation priorities and Agency initiatives.
• Provide outstanding customer service and administrative support for day-to-day operation of the First Deputy Commissioner’s divisions and answer phones and draft correspondence to constituents.
• Other duties as assigned by the Citywide Chief of Special Programs and the First Deputy Commissioner.

Benefits

• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

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