Project Development Coordinator for Bronx Recreation

City of New York•New York City, NY

11h

About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Major Responsibilities - Under direction of the Bronx Chief of Recreation, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform very responsible work in planning functions for 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 Bronx 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

1. 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 2. 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 3. 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

Planning functions for 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 Bronx 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.