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

Major Responsibilities

- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, work closely with senior Public Programs leadership, Park Administrators and Borough Chiefs of Recreation to facilitate programming that will enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education and the arts.
- Work closely with Borough Permitting Offices. Work closely with relevant Borough and Recreation teams to ensure Citywide initiatives and goals are addressed.
- Work closely with Borough Operations and Synthetic Turf Director to ensure that field conditions, lighting and other permittable amenities are available for public use. Implement and manage athletic field use inspection program.
- Develop and provide trainings for Permit Offices on Borough and Citywide levels.
- Serve as the liaison to the City Events Management System and GIS Athletic database for Athletic Facilities.
- Provide the Assistant Commissioner for Public Programs and Deputy Commissioner for Public Programs and Community Engagement with needs analyses (including justifications for budgets and new initiatives), timely reporting and accurate statistical data.
- Manage the Athletic Permits Automated External Defibrillators (AED) program as required by local law.
- Work closely with Legal, New Media, Operations and Management Planning, Information Technology & Telecommunications, the First Deputy Commissioner’s office and other Parks Divisions.

Work Location: Arsenal West, Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 713302.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 713302 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.

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)

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.

1. Experience with Citywide Events Management System. 2. A thorough understanding of NYC Parks permitting process. 3. Excellent management, administrative and communication skills. 4. Experience planning, coordinating and/or supervising recreation programs. 5. Valid New York State driver license. 6. Available to work evenings and weekends.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.