Project Development Coordinator for Manhattan Permits
About The Position
Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform a wide range of complicated, detail-oriented tasks for the Manhattan Special Events and Permit Office. This role involves working closely with parks managers and supervisors to facilitate events, communicating maintenance needs, and serving as a liaison with community groups, local organizations, and schools. The position requires reviewing and processing a high volume of ballfield permit applications, coordinating permitting for fields and courts, and managing the training and distribution of AED machines for permit holders. The role also involves preparing reports, correspondence, and responding to customer service inquiries.
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 a wide range of complicated, detail-oriented tasks for the Manhattan Special Events and Permit Office.
- Work closely with parks managers and supervisors to facilitate events.
- Communicate maintenance needs to managers and field staff and update field status and equipment inventory as needed.
- Serve as a liaison with community groups, local organizations and schools.
- Work with schools, youth groups and adult leagues to identify appropriate field/court sites.
- Review and process 8,000+ ballfield permit applications annually.
- Ensure appropriate fees are collected in a timely manner.
- Conduct field inspections on evenings and weekends.
- Prepare reports for the Director of Citywide Athletic Permits, Operation Chiefs and Borough Commissioner.
- Coordinate the permitting of all fields and courts for the borough of Manhattan.
- Coordinate the training, distribution and inspection of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machines for permit holders.
- Prepare all correspondence related to ballfield requests, and 311 complaints, and assist with filming and photography requests.
- Respond to all customer service inquiries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
