Development Coordinator

The Office of the General Counsel at NYC Parks is offering an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized individual to manage special projects. The successful candidate will be stationed at the Arsenal, NYC Parks’ Administrative Headquarters located in CentralPark. Major Responsibilities Under general direction, working as a Project Development Coordinator, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, handle special projects for the General Counsel’s Office. Manage a portfolio of evidence preservation/litigation hold requests received by the General Counsel’s Office. Assist with tree damage restitution matters and claims. Process Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests. Work with General Counsel’s Chief of Staff to track the status of attorney assignments. Prepare status reports, briefing memoranda and other related documents for the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel’s Chief of Staff. Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058 Minimum Qualifications 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 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 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 Bachelor’s degree. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Strong customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask. Ability to handle confidential matters. Strong computer and database skills. Law office or enforcement experience a plus. 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 at 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, 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. , $62,868.00 – $97,593.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr