Project Development Coordinator for Crotona Park

Job title: Project Development Coordinator for Crotona Park

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment provide daily technical and logistical support for the maintenance and operations of Crotona Park, a 127-acre flagship park in the Bronx.
• Under the supervision of the Crotona Park Administrator, conduct outreach to local groups and assist with developing a constituency for the park. Assist with meetings and support community groups and activities sponsored by the Administrator and park partners, including Friends of Crotona Park, the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) and the Crotona Park Dog Run Group.
• Process and review all Special Events applications for approval and use Citywide Event Management System (CEMS) to process applications. Communicate frequently and follow up with applicants to ensure understanding of Park Rules & Regulations.
• Oversee and coordinate volunteer projects; maintain accurate records of volunteer activities and waivers; track volunteer supplies and equipment; and maintain updated inventory records.
• Use the Parks web calendar to enter Crotona Park-produced public events to ensure programs and stewardship opportunities are properly accounted for. Ensure programs are shared through appropriate park newsletters, the Parks website, and the Community Board. Assist with staffing priority events on weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Crotona Park administrative office on a daily basis, as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public in person, via email, and by phone. Assist the Administrator with coordinating resolutions to issues requiring immediate attention.
• Manage special projects, as needed, to improve the public’s overall experience with Crotona Park.
• Assist the Administrator with identifying grant opportunities and updating Crotona Park maps and guides.
• Contact and work with vendors to obtain reasonable pricing for services, equipment, and supplies; coordinate deliveries; and work closely with the Administrator to meet purchasing needs.

Work

Location

Bronx

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.