Project Development Coordinator for Public Programs

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

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction and reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult administrative duties for the Public Programs division.
- Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs, Chief of Education & Wildlife, Chief of Programming and Strategic Management for Recreation, Unit Directors, Borough Recreation Chiefs, Ocean Breeze Park Administrator, and division staff of all levels to assist in managing the strategic approach to program delivery.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare meeting agendas and take meeting minutes/perform follow-ups with meeting attendees.
- Research and write memoranda, reports, policy briefings, press releases, correspondence, and other documents with support from Public Programs leadership.
- Provide support in managing communication, and data and information reporting processes within the division. Maintain, organize, and collect information.
- Track and research community statistics and programming partners relevant to program development and implementation, including populations served historical data, related programs and landscape for grant opportunities.
- Provide support for professional development, training opportunities and performance incentive strategies for division staff.
- Manage, track, and review marketing and branding requests for Public Programs; liaise with Marketing to ensure compliance across the division.
- Work closely with other divisions within the Agency on a variety of functions and on the management of specific strategic initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, perform filing and coordinate records retention.
- Manage office duties and special projects as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service by answering phones, directing inquires and receiving visitors and deliveries.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 780260.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN 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.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.

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.