Strategic Projects & Operations Coordinator

DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Parks is seeking an Assistant Commissioner for Operations to oversee daily operations across the five boroughs, including Fleet, with a focus on coordinating projects and driving data-informed decisions. The role is based at Arsenal, Manhattan, and involves engaging Parks staff and external partners to keep initiatives on schedule.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related experience, or a high school diploma with extensive related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related community work experience; or a high school diploma with 6 years of related experience; or equivalent experience with at least 1 year of the above.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and support the Assistant Commissioner’s office to improve operations and aid in data-informed decision making.
• Manage and implement year-round and seasonal initiatives, keeping projects on schedule.
• Represent the Assistant Commissioner and Parks in meetings with City colleagues and external partners.
• Coordinate, provide analysis, and create presentations and reports as needed.
• Act as a liaison with Maintenance & Operations, Fleet, Citywide Services, Forestry, Innovation and Performance Management, Information Technology & Telecommunications and other Parks’ divisions, city agencies and key agency partners.
• Monitor and track activities and assist with projects in support of seasonal priorities and Agency initiatives.
• Conduct research; prepare presentations, briefings and reports.
• Provide outstanding customer service and administrative support for day-to-day operation of the Assistant Commissioner’s office; answer phones and draft correspondence as requested or needed.

Skills

Complex coordination

Agency operations

Executive writing

Independent work

Organizational skills

Confidential information

Driver license

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

NYC Parks is seeking an Assistant Commissioner for Operations to oversee daily operations across the five boroughs, including Fleet, with a focus on coordinating projects and driving data-informed decisions. The role is based at Arsenal, Manhattan, and involves engaging Parks staff and external partners to keep initiatives on schedule.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with related experience, or a high school diploma with extensive related experience.