Senior Coordinator for Citywide Special Events

Senior Coordinator for Citywide Special Events

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

Job Category : Constituent Services & Community Programs

Compensation : USD 62,868 - USD 97,593

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Citywide Special Events, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support the coordination, oversight, and permitting of special events held in New York City parks. Represent the division at Agency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions and event producers. Review incoming applications and event proposals, conduct site visits, assess site fees, prepare contracts and coordinate resources to ensure events are managed properly. Manage a large portfolio of special events throughout the year, exercising independent judgment and initiative to take producers through all necessary steps of the event permitting process. Staff events on the ground to ensure compliance and enforcement of all Parks and City policies and procedures. Interface with special event directors and operations staff in borough offices to ensure thorough review and successful execution of permitted events. Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff. Ensure that all requests or concerns are resolved. Manage the production of large-scale Parks-produced citywide community events, including vendor negotiation, operation oversight, staff management and all related responsibilities. Assist the Director and Deputy Directors in ensuring compliance citywide with Agency policies and procedures. Provide administrative support to the Director and Deputy Directors including preparing agendas and memos and maintaining calendars and scheduling.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.