Project Development Coordinator for Lower Concourse

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Nestled in Bronx Community Board 4 Franz Sigel Park Joyce Kilmer Park Macombs Dam Park Mill Pond Park and Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park form a gateway to the Concourse Melrose and South Bronx areas of The the coming years new parks will be developed in the Lower Concourse Area.

Major Responsibilities

- Under the supervision of the Lower Concourse Administrator with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment coordinate and execute a diverse portfolio of events (including many recurring programs) for engaging the public securing program vendors/providers obtaining required NYC Parks and citywide permits developing events ensuring pre-event site preparation by district Maintenance and Operations Division staff and day of event execution.
- Manage large scale events and festivals co-sponsored by Parks but led by outside partners as well as festivals put on by other divisions within NYC Parks. Ensure all approvals layouts event components and site logistics are addressed in advanced and day of-event execution is successful.
- Execute an external engagement plan for promoting Parks produced events and goals including posting events on the Parks website and coordinating meetings with partner groups and other Parks divisions. Provide general promotion support to the Administrator including tabling at Parks or partner events and attending community meetings among others.
- Submit data for Lets Green NYC create calendar invites to notify the Parks team of upcoming events in the park submit Special Events Permit Application for Parks Produced events
- Oversee and coordinate volunteer projects keep accurate records of volunteer activities volunteer waivers track volunteer supplies equipment and keep updated inventory records.
- Provide excellent customer service to the public in person via email and on the phone and assist with coordinating resolutions to issues requiring immediate attention with the Administrator.
- Serve as liaison with the Purchasing and Accounting division and vendors.
- Prepare purchase orders set up and modify accounts and update financial reports.
- Support friends group needs with education and funding resources Vital Parks tools event items etc.
- Coordinate marketing support including creating materials flyer distribution merchandise supplies etc.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with creating and managing databases.

How to Apply: Go to and search for Job ID# 754349.

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Work Location: Bronx

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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Employment Type :

Full-time