Community Events & Projects Coordinator (Bronx Parks)

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION in The Bronx seeks a Community Coordinator to manage public events within several Bronx parks. You will coordinate permits, vendors, and promotions while maintaining strong community ties.

The role requires experience in community work, excellent written and verbal communication, and a valid NY driver license. Residency considerations apply; join a diverse, city-wide parks team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience.
• Education/experience equivalent with at least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute a diverse portfolio of public events, securing permits and vendors.
• Manage large-scale festivals co-sponsored by Parks and led by outside partners.
• Promote Parks events and engage partner groups through external outreach.
• Submit data for Lets Green NYC and notify Parks team of upcoming events.
• Oversee volunteers, maintain records, waivers, and supplies inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service in person, email, and phone; resolve issues.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Accounting; prepare purchase orders and update financial reports.
• Support friends groups with education and funding resources and park items.
• Coordinate marketing materials and merchandise; assist with databases.

Skills

Familiarity with South Bronx

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Valid New York State driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION in The Bronx seeks a Community Coordinator to manage public events within several Bronx parks. You will coordinate permits, vendors, and promotions while maintaining strong community ties.

The role requires experience in community work, excellent written and verbal communication, and a valid NY driver license. Residency considerations apply; join a diverse, city-wide parks team.