Vital Parks Network Coordinator

NYC Parks is the steward of nearly 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 67 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums.

Given the invaluable work of park partner groups, alliances and conservancies, NYC Parks (Parks) and City Parks Foundation (CPF) have launched a Citywide Parks Network (CPN) to grow resources and capacity for the partner groups across all levels of the spectrum, CPN is comprised of Parks, CPF, Partnership for Parks (PfP) and Parks and Open Space Partners Coalition.

Among the goals of the CPN are to:
-Create a network linking partner groups at all levels to share data, learnings and best practices.
-Streamline city processes, including permits and agreements, making it easier for groups at all levels to partner with the City.
-Make it easier for funders to connect and support park partners through a “One-Stop” website.
-Develop a toolkit to help new partner groups succeed.
-Grow new stewardship partners and resources, targeting underserved areas.

Major Responsibilities

Based in Parks’ General Counsel’s Office and with oversight by the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), the Coordinator will play a key role as a member of the internal CPN Working Group and will help with the implementation of the following:
- Build out of Road Map on types of legal/license agreements with Parks from grassroots to conservancies.
- Develop an outline of the license agreement process, required reviews and associated timeframes.
- Collaborate with the Design Trust for Public Space on the City’s overall event permitting process.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 687719.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 687719 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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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.

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