Clerical Aide
CityOfNewYork
Posted: March 11, 2026
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Quick Summary
Clerical Aide assists with administrative tasks, maintains records, and performs general office duties.
Required Skills
Job Description
NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.
Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.
Major Responsibilities
- Under supervision, with latitude for independent judgment, perform moderately difficult and responsible clerical work.
- Perform data entry into computer programs, ensuring that all data is entered accurately, and information is organized and easily retrievable.
- Provide general office support. Prepare reports, log correspondence, verify information and track phone calls. Process and route correspondence to the appropriate staff.
- Maintain accurate and current filing system.
- Prepare various reports and briefings using data and information supplied by managers and supervisors.
- Track, distribute, compose, and edit correspondence to constituents and other agencies to meet Agency deadlines.
- Perform clerical work in relation to records, files, invoices and reports.
- Identify and communicate emerging issues to supervisor.
Work Location: Randall's Island, Manhattan
Duration: April 13, 2026 to October 10, 2026
Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $54.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 773290.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current City Employees please include your ERN and on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
nyc.gov/parks
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
CLERICAL AIDE - 10250
Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.