Project Development Coordinator for Manhattan Permits

Community Coordinator - 56058

Major Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform a wide range of complicated, detail-oriented tasks for the Manhattan Special Events and Permit Office.
• Work closely with parks managers and supervisors to facilitate events. Communicate maintenance needs to managers and field staff and update field status and equipment inventory as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with community groups, local organizations and schools. Work with schools, youth groups and adult leagues to identify appropriate field/court sites.
• Review and process 8,000+ ballfield permit applications annually. Ensure appropriate fees are collected in a timely manner.
• Conduct field inspections on evenings and weekends.
• Prepare reports for the Director of Citywide Athletic Permits, Operation Chiefs and Borough Commissioner.
• Coordinate the permitting of all fields and courts for the borough of Manhattan.
• Coordinate the training, distribution and inspection of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) machines for permit holders.
• Prepare all correspondence related to ballfield requests, and 311 complaints, and assist with filming and photography requests. Respond to all customer service inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

1. Excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.

2. Ability to handle complicated, detail-oriented tasks.

3. Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Knowledge of Citywide Events Managements System (CEMS) a plus.

4. Availability to work nights and weekends.

5. Valid New York State driver license.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Additional Information

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.