Open Space Planning Project Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York - NYC Parks is seeking a Project Administrator for Planning to manage a portfolio of open space planning projects in Arsenal, Manhattan. You will coordinate with divisions, government agencies, and stakeholders to advance the agency's open space agenda.

The role requires a master’s in city planning or related field or equivalent experience; you will prepare strategic plans, maps and graphics for presentations and work with community boards and elected officials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in city planning or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with one year of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience; must have a bachelor's degree.
• To be eligible for Assignment Level III, two additional years of professional planning experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of open space planning projects for the Planning team.
• Perform due diligence to support open space acquisitions and waterfront access.
• Coordinate with Parks divisions, government agencies, stakeholders, and partners.
• Research and document opportunities for addressing under-resourced communities.
• Present and represent the division at project meetings and advocate for Parks' goals.
• Prepare strategic planning documents, high-level maps, and graphics for presentations.
• Present proposals to Community Boards, neighborhoods, and elected officials.
• Review land use and planning documents to advance open space goals.
• Manage complex, high-profile projects with briefing memos, schedules, budgets, and grant applications.
• Handle administrative tasks including meeting notes and scheduling.

Education

Master's in city planning

Bachelor + 1 year experience

Education/experience combo

Assignment Level III experience

Job description

City of New York - NYC Parks is seeking a Project Administrator for Planning to manage a portfolio of open space planning projects in Arsenal, Manhattan. You will coordinate with divisions, government agencies, and stakeholders to advance the agency's open space agenda.

The role requires a master’s in city planning or related field or equivalent experience; you will prepare strategic plans, maps and graphics for presentations and work with community boards and elected officials.