Urban Dining Planner - Outdoor Streets & Policy

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks two Community Coordinators to support the Dining Out NYC program, expanding outdoor dining and revitalizing streetscapes. Planners will coordinate planning and policy with DOT units and City agencies, review siting submissions, conduct site visits, and help advance program standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills, with experience in contracts, GIS, or graphic design.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two years of community work experience, or a high school diploma with six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination with at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and policy with DOT units and City agencies.
• Review siting submissions from food service operators.
• Conduct site visits to assist with site plan development and ensure standards.
• Prepare agreements for participating establishments.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Analytical skills

Site plans

Attention to detail

Graphic design

Project management

Contracts knowledge

Legal documents

Database management

GIS

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school graduate

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

GIS software

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Database management

Job description

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks two Community Coordinators to support the Dining Out NYC program, expanding outdoor dining and revitalizing streetscapes. Planners will coordinate planning and policy with DOT units and City agencies, review siting submissions, conduct site visits, and help advance program standards.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, analytical, and project-management skills, with experience in contracts, GIS, or graphic design.