NYC Parks is the steward of nearly 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, 67 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.

The Citywide Special Events Team oversees permitting of all special events of 500 people or more taking place on NYC Parks land. This includes a high volume of large-scale events throughout the summer, including concerts, cultural festivals, charity walks and races, and more. NYC Parks works with event producers to protect park resources and safeguard public park access for all New Yorkers while hosting vibrant events that bring new audiences to enjoy our parks and our city.

Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Citywide Special Events, assist with the planning and coordination of special events held in New York City parks.
- Guide special event applicants through the permitting process; review site maps and production schedules, conduct site visits, assess site fees, and collect supporting documentation.
- Represent the division at interagency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions.
- Staff a range of special events at Central Park and other park sites throughout the five boroughs to ensure compliance and enforcement of all Parks and City policies and procedures.
- Aid in the production of Parks-produced events, including Adventures NYC.
- Coordinate scheduling and manage updates to the permit database and events calendar to ensure all necessary event documentation is collected and support other administrative tasks for the division.
- Provide excellent customer service to permit applicants and partners by phone, email and in person.

Duration: Spring 2024 to Mid -late September 2024

Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $82.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 633162.
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 Job ID# 633162 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. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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.