Assistant Commissioner for Activation and Development

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

55a Program

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Job summary

City of New York seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Activation and Development to oversee concessions and business development on parkland, guiding events, sponsorships and licensing policies.

You will manage RFPs, license agreements, and coordinate with Parks’ legal staff and other agencies on revenue contracts, while steering strategies to boost funding for Parks’ priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 months in executive/managerial capacity and two years of professional experience in budget or financial administration, or related fields.
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree with four years of professional experience, including 18 months in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee concession and business development on parkland, set events and policy for approvals and licensing.
• Lead RFP/RFEI/RFB processes, project management, and ensure compliance with license agreements.
• Coordinate with legal, city agencies and external partners on revenue contracts and negotiations.
• Provide senior leadership for revenue-generating strategies and interagency collaboration.

Education

Master's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration

Bachelor's degree in any related field

Job description

• This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Administrative Staff Analyst civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title (e.g., Administrative Community Relations Specialist or Administrative Manager), or 4) candidates who are reachable on the Administrative Staff Analyst list or a comparable civil service list.

NYC Parks is the steward of more than 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, 66 public pools, 52 recreational facilities, 38 restaurants and snack bars, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches.

We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums.

We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks.

We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world‑class sports events, and cultural festivals.

Major Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Activation, Environment, and Planning with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Assistant Commissioner of Activation and Development will oversee concession and business development opportunities on parkland, strategize and leverage sponsorships and fundraising opportunities to support NYC Parks’ mission, and set and govern both special events and athletic field permitting policies.
• Guide the Concessions unit, including setting direction for the preparation and issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Expression of Interests (RFEIs) and Request for Bids (RFBs), project management, accounting for and compliance with concessions license agreements.
• Provide oversight of the processes for reviewing and evaluating submitted project proposals, negotiating new license agreement terms with successful proposers and coordinating with Parks' legal staff and other city agencies on the development and progress of concession license agreements. Guide projects into implementation. Provide oversight on concession accounting and compliance.
• Serve as division’s senior liaison to the City’s Franchise and Concession Review Committee (FCRC), the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) and the NYC Comptroller’s Office on revenue contract matters.
• Govern the policies and production surrounding permitting large‑scale citywide events on parklands, provide senior agency leadership at interagency meetings, site walkthroughs and contract negotiations for the offices of Citywide Athletics and Citywide Special Events.
• In coordination with the Deputy Commissioner, provide senior agency leadership in spearheading and implementing revenue‑generating strategies to help support Parks’ priorities and mission.
• Provide directional oversight regarding permits, schedules and event operations and coordinate the resources needed to ensure the events are successful.
• Guide the Development team in their work to support Parks; meet with donors, help cultivate relationships, identify fundraising opportunities and problem solve with team leadership.
• Represent the Agency externally, engaging with city, state and federal agencies, elected officials, community partners and not‑for‑profits. Work closely with internal Parks units, particularly Legal, on various agreements and projects.
• Manage and mentor staff in their professional development. Spearhead special projects as needed from the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

Minimum Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of full‑time satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or
• 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 full‑time satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience in fiscal and personnel management, contracts and inventory management. 2. Robust track record of working successfully with municipal agencies, other organizations and diverse constituents. 3. Evidence of excellent communication and networking skills, and positive professional relationships with staff and internal and external stakeholders. 4. Leadership in major policy development and successful implementation. 5. Strong quantitative and problem‑solving skills ability to critically interpret and present quantitative information and translate abstract ideas into actionable strategies. 6. Solid project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines, have a sense of urgency, multi‑task without compromising work 7. quality and be detail oriented. 8. A self‑starter, with the ability to think independently and conduct an open‑minded investigation of complex problems. 9. Valid New York State driver license.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 Requirement

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.

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.

, $185,000.00 – $190,000.00