Senior Engagement Coordinator

City of New York•New York City, NY

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About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Partnerships for Parks (PfP) is a joint program of NYC Parks and City Parks Foundation (CPF). PfP supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government agencies with the skills and tools they need to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets. Major Responsibilities - Under direction of the Community Engagement Program Directors, with wide latitude for independent initiatives and judgment, lead PfP interprogram and interagency coordination for Staten Island communities. - Work closely with Community Engagement Program Directors to ensure deliverables are met, bring ideas and troubleshoot. - Set goals and priorities related to borough-wide community involvement in NYC Parks’ properties. - Serve as lead borough contact for community engagement strategies around agency initiatives. - Lead the Community Engagement Coordinator team in an assigned borough and help ensure timely attention to all requests and projects. - Produce reports for NYC Parks, CPF, and PfP regarding community involvement. - Maintain online database records and assist team members as needed. - Facilitate the sharing of best practices between staff, provide guidance to new team members and lead regular team meetings. - Manage supply inventories and distribution plans for borough volunteer tool storehouses. - Establish and maintain contact with individuals and community groups committed to parks in assigned districts. - Lead the organizational development of park groups by providing technical assistance and resources. - Take on additional responsibilities including priority projects, initiatives, and assignments as directed.

Requirements

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
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

Lead PfP interprogram and interagency coordination for Staten Island communities.
Work closely with Community Engagement Program Directors to ensure deliverables are met, bring ideas and troubleshoot.
Set goals and priorities related to borough-wide community involvement in NYC Parks’ properties.
Serve as lead borough contact for community engagement strategies around agency initiatives.
Lead the Community Engagement Coordinator team in an assigned borough and help ensure timely attention to all requests and projects.
Produce reports for NYC Parks, CPF, and PfP regarding community involvement.
Maintain online database records and assist team members as needed.
Facilitate the sharing of best practices between staff, provide guidance to new team members and lead regular team meetings.
Manage supply inventories and distribution plans for borough volunteer tool storehouses.
Establish and maintain contact with individuals and community groups committed to parks in assigned districts.
Lead the organizational development of park groups by providing technical assistance and resources.
Take on additional responsibilities including priority projects, initiatives, and assignments as directed.