Citywide Special Events Coordinator

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is hiring a Community Coordinator in the Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy Team, based in Arsenal, Manhattan. You will process permits for major events on parkland and guide applicants through the process, coordinating with multiple city agencies and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree with related experience, or a high school diploma plus six years, with strong customer service and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with two years of related community work experience.
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted, with at least one year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process over 1,500 permits annually for large-scale events on parkland.
• Guide applicants through the permitting process; review site maps and schedules, issue contracts, collect docs.
• Represent the division at interagency meetings and liaise with Parks divisions and City agencies.
• Staff events at Central Park and other sites; ensure policy compliance and execution.
• Coordinate scheduling and updates to the permit database and events calendar.
• Provide excellent customer service by phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Job description

• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 97,593

Job Description

The Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy Team oversees permitting of all special events of 500 people or more taking place on NYC Parks land. This encompasses a high volume of large-scale events including concerts, performing arts events, 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director and Deputy Directors of Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, support the Citywide Special Event Permits & Policy Team in processing over 1,500 permits annually for large-scale events on parkland.
• Assist in guiding special event applicants through the permitting process; review site maps and production schedules, conduct site visits, assess site fees, issue contracts and collect supporting documentation.
• Represent the division at interagency meetings and serve as a liaison with other Parks divisions and City agencies.
• Staff a range of special events at Central Park and other park sites throughout the five boroughs to record notes and help ensure compliance and enforcement of all Parks and City policies and procedures.
• 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.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

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

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.