Project Development Coordinator for Recreation Purchasing

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 Recreation Purchasing to support borough recreation initiatives, manage vendor inquiries, and coordinate purchasing activities. This full-time role is based at Ranaqua, Bronx, with responsibilities across budgeting, contracting, and reporting.

The position requires working with Center Managers and Budget to fund improvements, ensuring adherence to purchasing policies, and supervising data entry staff if needed.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; two years of community work or related duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent; six years of related experience.
• Education/experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year in related duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, implementation and coordination of borough Recreation activities.
• Process and track vendor/purchasing inquiries and requests.
• Create and maintain borough-wide tracking reports using AMPS and Excel.

Skills

Vendor management

Budget tracking

Data reporting

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

AMPS

Excel

Job description

Project Development Coordinator for Recreation Purchasing

• 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 ANNULY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

• Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult and responsible administrative work for the development, implementation and coordination of borough Recreation activities.
• Coordinate, process and track all vendor/purchasing inquiries and requests.
• Using Asset Management Parks System (AMPS) and Excel spreadsheets, create and maintain borough-wide tracking reports, including material and equipment needs, inventory, Other Than Personal Services (OTPS) purchases and budgets.
• Working with Center Managers, administer maintenance contracts, which include air conditioning, fire safety, exterminator and fitness equipment. Coordinate preventive maintenance services with contractors for all borough recreation centers.
• Serve as a liaison with Purchasing and Accounting divisions. Ensure purchase requisitions are accurate and manage all open Purchase Order balances. Ensure recreation staff adhere to purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with vendors to obtain reasonable prices for services, equipment and supplies. Coordinate merchandise delivery with vendors and recreation centers.
• Work with Chief, Deputy Chiefs, Center Managers and Budget to identify and fund business improvement opportunities.
• Ensure branding guidelines are followed on all Marketing materials.
• Supervise staff performing data entry, if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Location: Ranaqua, Bronx

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. 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. 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. 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.