Project Development Coordinator for Crotona Park

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Parks Department seeks a motivated professional to provide daily technical and logistical support for Crotona Park in the Bronx, coordinating events, volunteers, and outreach.

This role involves managing event applications, vendor coordination, grants exploration, and delivering excellent customer service to diverse Bronx communities.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and two years of related community work experience, or
• High school graduation or equivalent with six years of related experience, or
• Equivalent combination with at least one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily technical and logistical support for Crotona Park operations.
• Conduct outreach to local groups and develop park constituency; assist with meetings and partners.
• Process and review Special Events applications using CEMS and coordinate with applicants.
• Oversee volunteers; track records, supplies, and inventory.
• Enter Crotona Park events in the web calendar and promote via newsletters and sites.
• Staff priority events on weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Crotona Park office and staff.
• Deliver excellent customer service in person, by email, and by phone; address urgent issues.
• Lead special projects to improve park experience and outcomes.
• Identify grant opportunities and update park maps and guides.
• Coordinate with vendors for pricing, deliveries, and purchasing needs.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment provide daily technical and logistical support for the maintenance and operations of Crotona Park, a 127-acre flagship park in the Bronx.
• Under the supervision of the Crotona Park Administrator, conduct outreach to local groups and assist with developing a constituency for the park. Assist with meetings and support community groups and activities sponsored by the Administrator and park partners, including Friends of Crotona Park, the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) and the Crotona Park Dog Run Group.
• Process and review all Special Events applications for approval and use Citywide Event Management System (CEMS) to process applications. Communicate frequently and follow up with applicants to ensure understanding of Park Rules & Regulations.
• Oversee and coordinate volunteer projects; maintain accurate records of volunteer activities and waivers; track volunteer supplies and equipment; and maintain updated inventory records.
• Use the Parks web calendar to enter Crotona Park-produced public events to ensure programs and stewardship opportunities are properly accounted for. Ensure programs are shared through appropriate park newsletters, the Parks website, and the Community Board. Assist with staffing priority events on weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the Crotona Park administrative office on a daily basis, as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public in person, via email, and by phone. Assist the Administrator with coordinating resolutions to issues requiring immediate attention.
• Manage special projects, as needed, to improve the public’s overall experience with Crotona Park.
• Assist the Administrator with identifying grant opportunities and updating Crotona Park maps and guides.
• Contact and work with vendors to obtain reasonable pricing for services, equipment, and supplies; coordinate deliveries; and work closely with the Administrator to meet purchasing needs.

Work Location: Bronx

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365. 2. Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. 3. Excellent customer service skills. 4. Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and familiarity with Bronx neighborhoods. 5. Ability to work weekends and holidays, as needed. 6. Valid New York State driver’s license.

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.

, $62,868.00 – $97,593.00