Permit Coordinator

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30000 acres of land 14 percent of New York City including more than 5000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 67 public pools 51 recreational facilities 15 nature centers 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York Citys principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts world-class sports events and cultural festivals.

An opportunity exists for a seasonal position in the Parks Permit Office. Located in the Arsenal the Permit Office has a fast-paced yet friendly environment.

Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits.

Perks: seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
-Under general direction with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment perform very responsible work in the coordination of the Permit Office.
-Collect and track revenue on spreadsheets.
-Scan checks and make bank deposits.
-Process tennis permits and street tree payments.
-Order and sell merchandise for our Parks Store.
-Interact with the public.
-Help monitor track and schedule online tennis reservations for the public.

Duration: 7 months Spring 2026 to Fall 2026

Work Location: Arsenal Manhattan

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $85.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25. background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Email resume and cover letter to: OR

Go to and search for Job ID# 761823.

All applicants must apply via . The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time