Project Development Coordinator for Lower Concourse

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

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Project Development Coordinator for Lower Concourse to plan and execute community events in the Bronx. You will coordinate vendors, secure permits, and ensure site readiness with a focus on public engagement and accessibility.

Under the Lower Concourse Administrator, you will manage volunteers, coordinate marketing, maintain records, and provide top-level customer service to residents and partners. This role demands organizational versatility and civil-service awareness.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and two years of experience in community work or related duties.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with six years of related experience.
• At least one year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute a diverse portfolio of events for public engagement, secure permits, and arrange vendors and site prep.
• Manage large-scale events and festivals with external partners, ensuring approvals and logistics.
• Develop and implement an external engagement plan, promote events, and coordinate meetings with partners.
• Oversee volunteer projects, maintain records, waivers, and inventory.
• Deliver excellent customer service in person, by email, and by phone, addressing issues promptly.
• Liaise with Purchasing and Accounting, prepare purchase orders, adjust accounts, and update financial reports.
• Support Friends group activities with education and funding resources, Vital Parks tools, and materials.
• Coordinate marketing materials, flyer distribution, and related supplies; provide general admin and database management.

Job description

Project Development Coordinator for Lower Concourse

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
• Job Category: Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 62,868 - USD 97,593

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
Nestled in Bronx Community Board 4, Franz Sigel Park, Joyce Kilmer Park, Macombs Dam Park, Mill Pond Park, and Reverend T. Wendell Foster Park form a gateway to the Concourse, Melrose and South Bronx areas of The Bronx. In the coming years, new parks will be developed in the Lower Concourse Area.
Major Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Lower Concourse Administrator, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, coordinate and execute a diverse portfolio of events (including many recurring programs) for engaging the public, securing program vendors/providers, obtaining required NYC Parks and citywide permits, developing events, ensuring pre-event site preparation by district Maintenance and Operations Division staff and day of event execution.
- Manage large scale events and festivals, co-sponsored by Parks but led by outside partners, as well as festivals put on by other divisions within NYC Parks. Ensure all approvals, layouts, event components, and site logistics are addressed in advanced and day of-event execution is successful.
- Execute an external engagement plan for promoting Parks produced events and goals, including posting events on the Parks website, and coordinating meetings with partner groups and other Parks divisions. Provide general promotion support to the Administrator including tabling at Parks or partner events and attending community meetings among others.
- Submit data for Let’s Green NYC, create calendar invites to notify the Parks team of upcoming events in the park, submit Special Events Permit Application for Parks Produced events
- Oversee and coordinate volunteer projects, keep accurate records of volunteer activities, volunteer waivers, track volunteer supplies, equipment and keep updated inventory records.
- Provide excellent customer service to the public in person, via email and on the phone, and assist with coordinating resolutions to issues requiring immediate attention with the Administrator.
- Serve as liaison with the Purchasing and Accounting division and vendors.
- Prepare purchase orders, set up and modify accounts, and update financial reports.
- Support friends group needs with education and funding resources, Vital Parks tools, event items, etc.
- Coordinate marketing support including creating materials, flyer distribution, merchandise, supplies, etc.
- Provide general administrative support and assist with creating and managing databases.
Work Location: Bronx
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/09/2026. Previous applicants to Job ID# 754349 and Job ID# 780237 are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request.
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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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)
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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.

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.

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