Public Space Logistics & Response Manager

The Horticultural Society Of New York

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Public Space Logistics & Response Manager

The Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a Public Space Logistics & Response Manager to oversee the maintenance logistics and rapid response needs of public spaces plazas and Open Streets. Reporting to the Director of Public Space this role ensures that each site remains safe functional and welcoming year-round through proactive facilities management coordination of repairs and emergency response during severe weather events. The ideal candidate brings a balance of hands-on operational knowledge strong organizational skills and the ability to lead coordinated responses across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities Include:

Operations

Under direction from the Director of Public Space report respond and resolve public space operational and infrastructure issues
Manage repairs for on-site operational issues
Work with relevant NYC agencies as directed to ensure coordinated responses to events and conditions

Snow and Severe Weather Events

Create and deploy plans for snow and severe weather event days in public space including but not limited to:
Manage deployment of staff and external subcontractors when a snow event is anticipated including overnight and weekends as needed
Creation of maps purchasing and deployment of supplies and materials as needed

Administrative

Complete relevant paperwork record keeping data tracking and other tasks
Manage inventory supply ordering and snow removal supply
Data Entry & Analysis
Report and document snow removal across 40 public space locations
Support invoice management for subcontractors

Quality Control

Create and utilize systems to develop and execute repairs as directed
Additional tasks as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

1 year experience in infrastructure and facilities management or similar roles
Superior attention to detail and organization
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Brings a customer service-oriented approach
Exceptional adaptability and flexibility to role changes and developments
Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities exceptional delegation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects at once
Ability to work early mornings evenings overnight and/or weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Valid NYS Drivers License
Experience with Zuper is a plus
Small teams or people management experience a plus
Microsoft Office Suite Experience (Word Excel PowerPoint Teams Outlook etc)
Bilingual is a plus (Fluent in English and Spanish)

Physical Requirements

Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions (extreme heat and cold)
Comfortable working seated at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods
Ability to stand/walk for eight-hour shifts
Ability to lift 40lbs
Comfort traveling throughout the city on public transportation

Benefits

The Hort offers all Full-Time regular employees a generous Paid Time Off package term life insurance policy and Employee Assistance Program. Pre-tax benefits include transit Flexible Spending Account medical dental and vision insurance. A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after one year of service.

Additional Details

Salary: $66300 annual salary

Employment Classification: Full-Time Regular

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; This manager will be responsible for any response during weather events including but not limited to overnight shifts.

Reports To: Director of Public Space

How to Apply

To be considered submit your application brief cover letter describing your interest in the role and your resume. Only complete applications will be reviewed. No phone calls.

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants we can only contact candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities at The Horticultural Society of New York.

The Hort is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. It is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity age religion creed gender marital status sexual orientation disability veteran status political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations are also available for these individuals during the hiring process. Please email should you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.

Required Experience:

Manager

Public Space Logistics & Response ManagerThe Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) seeks a Public Space Logistics & Response Manager to oversee the maintenance logistics and rapid response needs of public spaces plazas and Open Streets. Reporting to the Director of Public Space this role ensu...