Strategic Executive Assistant to Parks Commissioner

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s NYC Parks is seeking a Community Coordinator to provide executive-level support to the Parks Commissioner and Chief of Staff. You will manage the complex schedule, coordinate meetings, and oversee travel from Arsenal, Manhattan.

You will handle calendar changes, coordinate cross-division briefings, book conference rooms, approve attendance requests, and facilitate City Hall approvals as priorities shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of related community work experience.
• High school diploma with six years of related community work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience with at least one year in duties described.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level support to the NYC Parks Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
• Manage a complex schedule for the Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
• Handle frequent scheduling reprioritizations with independent decision-making.
• Track calendar changes with a two-week lookahead plan.
• Coordinate briefings across divisions for all meetings and events.
• Manage conference room bookings and travel timing with drivers.
• Oversee vacation requests and mandatory training for the team.
• Approve internal event attendance requests and City Hall approvals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Commissioner’s team.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Scheduling coordination

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years community work

High school + 6 years related experience

Equivalent to 1 or 2 + 1 year experience

Job description

The City of New York’s NYC Parks is seeking a Community Coordinator to provide executive-level support to the Parks Commissioner and Chief of Staff. You will manage the complex schedule, coordinate meetings, and oversee travel from Arsenal, Manhattan.

You will handle calendar changes, coordinate cross-division briefings, book conference rooms, approve attendance requests, and facilitate City Hall approvals as priorities shift.