Project Development Coordinator for Brooklyn Recreation
About The Position
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Major Responsibilities - Under direction of the Brooklyn Chief of Recreation, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult research, analysis and planning functions for Brooklyn Recreation. - Provide clerical support for borough recreation management; prepare and edit reports, compile data and create PowerPoint presentations. - Answer high volume of phone calls; provide information to other divisions, staff and patrons when necessary. Manage incoming correspondence including responding directly when required. - Spearhead the development and implementation of new and innovative arts and cultural programs. - Work with borough staff to implement regular events citywide. - Coordinate Parks Equity Initiative (PEI) programming with borough partners. - Assist the Chief of Recreation in establishing Recreation membership goals and tracking individual center progress. - Attend community meetings, develop partnerships and create appropriate fliers and reports. Represent Brooklyn Recreation at meetings when required. - Review and update borough website information including center information, programming information and special events. - Assist the Chief and Deputy Chiefs with special projects.
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
- Perform difficult research, analysis and planning functions for Brooklyn Recreation.
- Provide clerical support for borough recreation management; prepare and edit reports, compile data and create PowerPoint presentations.
- Answer high volume of phone calls; provide information to other divisions, staff and patrons when necessary. Manage incoming correspondence including responding directly when required.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of new and innovative arts and cultural programs.
- Work with borough staff to implement regular events citywide.
- Coordinate Parks Equity Initiative (PEI) programming with borough partners.
- Assist the Chief of Recreation in establishing Recreation membership goals and tracking individual center progress.
- Attend community meetings, develop partnerships and create appropriate fliers and reports. Represent Brooklyn Recreation at meetings when required.
- Review and update borough website information including center information, programming information and special events.
- Assist the Chief and Deputy Chiefs with special projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
