Project Development Coordinator for Crotona Park
About The Position
The Project Development Coordinator provides daily technical, logistical, and administrative support for the maintenance and operation of Crotona Park, a 127-acre flagship park in the Bronx. Under general direction, the role requires independent initiative and judgment and works under the supervision of the Crotona Park Administrator. The coordinator conducts community outreach, supports park groups and partner activities, processes special-event applications, coordinates volunteer projects, maintains records and inventory, and promotes park events through public calendars and communications channels. The role also provides customer service, assists with resolving issues requiring immediate attention, manages projects to improve the public’s park experience, helps identify grant opportunities and update park maps and guides, and coordinates with vendors on pricing, supplies, equipment, and deliveries. Applicants must be current full-time, annually paid Parks employees.
Requirements
- Must be a current full-time, annually paid Parks employee.
- One of the following qualification paths is required: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community-work or community-centered-activities experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily technical and logistical support for Crotona Park maintenance and operations.
- Conduct outreach to local groups and help develop a constituency for the park.
- Assist with meetings and support community groups and activities sponsored by the Administrator and park partners, including Friends of Crotona Park, the New York Junior Tennis League, and the Crotona Park Dog Run Group.
- Review and process special-event applications for approval using the Citywide Event Management System (CEMS), and follow up with applicants about Park Rules and Regulations.
- Oversee and coordinate volunteer projects; maintain records of volunteer activities and waivers; track volunteer supplies and equipment; and maintain inventory records.
- Enter park-produced public events in the Parks web calendar and help share programs through park newsletters, the Parks website, and the Community Board.
- Assist with staffing priority events on weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
- Provide daily administrative support to the Crotona Park administrative office as needed.
- Provide customer service in person, by email, and by phone, and assist the Administrator in coordinating responses to issues requiring immediate attention.
- Manage special projects to improve the public’s experience with Crotona Park.
- Assist the Administrator with identifying grant opportunities and updating Crotona Park maps and guides.
- Contact and work with vendors to obtain reasonable pricing for services, equipment, and supplies; coordinate deliveries; and help meet purchasing needs.
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Job Type
Full-time
