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

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent Parks employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g. Administrative Staff Analyst or Administrative Manager) or 4) Parks employees who are reachable on the Administrative Community Relations Specialist civil service list or a comparable civil service list or qualify for a comparable title. [Please indicate the exam and your list number or comparable title on your resume.]

The Historic House Trust (HHT) of New York City is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with Parks & Recreation to preserve and promote the 23 historic house sites owned by New York City and located in public parks.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the HHT Executive Director, work collaboratively to ensure the preservation of NYC Parks-owned historic houses.
- Manage the day-to-day operations and budget for all HHT program areas including conservation, maintenance, communications, special projects, and partnerships.
- Manage office operations and staff concerns and needs on a daily basis. Coordinate hiring for new roles and manage the internship program.
- Work closely with HHT Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising and capacity building priorities.
- Serve as a liaison to Parks Human Resources and Payroll and Timekeeping.
- In coordination with the Property Conservation Coordinator, review and approve Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) purchases for HHT.
- Supervise staff, manage related administrative consultants including accountants and auditors, and assist in financial recordkeeping.
- Oversee management and dispatch of Parks vehicle assigned to HHT staff.
- Manage license agreement renewals, negotiations, and communications between Parks and non-profit site stewards.
- Attend convenings, conventions, and other meetings toward the goal of fostering interest and investment in the historic houses.
- Coordinate with Parks leadership, elected officials, and other stakeholders to communicate organizational needs, priorities, and successes.
- Assist in executing HHT events including the annual Founders Award Gala.
- Assist the HHT Executive Director in strategic planning efforts.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 717598.

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.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

1. Excellent organizational and management skills. 2. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. 3. Background in historic preservation, museums, cultural organizations, or nonprofits. 4. Strong project management experience and ability to multitask and manage complex projects. 5. Ability to think strategically to build long-term plans. 6. Creative and solutions-minded. 7. Computer literacy, including knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks. 8. Valid New York State driver license.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.