Major Responsibilities

- Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform responsible work to assist managers in the Urban Park Service division.
- Manage the manager’s and conference room schedule. Initiate and coordinate meetings and conference calls. Prepare necessary meeting materials.
- Attend internal and external meetings as directed. Take notes and follow up as needed.
- Collate prepared information into cohesive reports and documents on a regular basis for review and use by Assistant Commissioner, Chief of Staff and Chief of Administrative Services for Urban Park Service.
- Utilize data provided by supervisors and project managers to create and maintain spreadsheets and charts.
- Provide general support services, including typing, filing, answering phones, and responding to inquiries.
- Assist supervisors with special projects as needed.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 702475.

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# 702475 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 06/23/2025. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

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)

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

1. Associate or bachelor’s degree. 2. Attention to detail ability to handle sensitive/confidential information. 3. Excellent administrative, communication and organizational skills. 4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Teams, Forms, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. 5. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

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.