NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that designs, builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the City’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, public restrooms, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.
The Revenue division at NYC Parks creates and manages concession agreements for a wide variety of businesses that operate on parkland, including pushcart vendors, restaurants, snack bars, golf courses, indoor tennis facilities, ice skating rinks, horse riding facilities and more. The Senior Project Coordinator for Revenue will help identify partners in the private sector and at nonprofit organizations to help provide world-class services to enhance the park going experience for Parks patrons. The concessions that the Senior Project Coordinator for Revenue oversees will help increase the activation of our parks, enhancing the enjoyment of its visitors and securing a valuable revenue stream for the city.
Major Responsibilities
• Under general direction, with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform exceptionally difficult and responsible analytical and specialized administrative work for the Revenue division.
• Advise and guide Project Managers on concession related issues.
• Manage the concession solicitation, evaluation and award processes from research and development of ideas to implementation of a license agreement. Assist in the license agreement negotiation process.
• Coordinate with the Parks Legal division, the New York City Law Department and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services on concession solicitations and awards.
• Serve as the point person for high profile projects across the City to help ensure high-quality service delivery to the public.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to enhance the visitor experience at Parks.
• Foster strong working relationships with local businesses and assist Parks in expanding its network of potential partners.
• Attend Community Board meetings, perform on-site walkthroughs and conduct public bid openings.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills.
3. Ability to work independently and initiate projects.
4. Financial analysis experience.
5. Proficiency in computer software including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
6. Valid New York State driver license.
Additional Information
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
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To Apply
Parks Employees:
1) From a Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) from the Parks Intranet under Applications or use this link: https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 593905. Do not access ESS using nyc.gov/ess from a Parks computer.
Parks & City Employees:
2) From a Non-Parks computer: Access Employee Self Service (ESS) by going to nyc.gov/ess or use this link: https://a127-ess.nyc.gov/. Once in ESS, go to Careers and search for Job ID# 593905
Include your ERN and Job ID# 593905 on your cover letter and resume.
All other applicants:
Go to nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID# 593905.
Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Work Location
Arsenal, Manhattan
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.
POSTING DATE
07/21/2023
POST UNTIL
08/04/2023
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.