Project Development Coordinator for Queens

NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreation and nature centers, historic buildings and structures, athletic fields, playgrounds, sports courts, public pools, performing arts spaces, retaining walls, piers, boardwalks and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

Major Responsibilities
- Research, write, and create presentations, reports and speeches.
- Prepare briefings, attend, take notes, and follow up on Elected Official meetings such as Town Halls.
- Assist with special events including the creation of fliers, community and elected official outreach, program and speech preparation, and attendance at event.
- Manage special projects including coordination, note taking, follow up, and filing.
- Open, draft, track, distribute, finalize and respond to correspondence.
- Compile information, conduct research, prepare memoranda, and proofread for accuracy.
- Coordinate, participate, and follow up in meetings and initiatives related to community outreach and partner groups.
- Assist with managing databases, information technology, Telecommunication, and record retention needs.
- Answer phones and help schedule appointments and meetings.

Work Location: Queens

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 714637.
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# 714637 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.

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 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.

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.