NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs, builds, and preserves public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy.

NYC Parks brings free and open to the public arts and cultural events across the five boroughs. Through Arts, Culture & Fun events at our parks and recreation centers, patrons can listen to world-class musicians, enjoy theater, learn how dance, and try artistic pursuits in art workshop series.

Major Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Program Development and the Chief of Programming and Strategic Management for Recreation, work collaboratively with the borough Recreation offices to create and manage “Arts, Culture & Fun” programming, youth arts programs, cultural celebrations, special events, and other programmatic offerings for park patrons.
• Manage special events and programs that showcase the rich cultural landscape of New York City, including coordinating event logistics, equipment needs, staffing, and creating run of show documents to deliver vibrant, inclusive and dynamic experiences.
• Execute internal and external engagement/promotion plans for upcoming events; recruiting participants, designing curricula, creating fliers, promoting opportunities, and documenting program success.
• Document programs via photography and program summaries, engage in program evaluation, data collection, program reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the management of valuable existing partnerships and assist in the initiation of new ones that will further enrich and diversify programmatic offerings.
• Assist in writing program proposals, as well as researching and applying for grant opportunities.
• Provide administrative and operational support to other Recreation efforts, as directed.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

Qualification 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.

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.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

1. Familiarity and/or experience with cultural institutions, arts administration, arts education, performing arts, visual arts or programming film, literature or fine arts.
2. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, writing and time management skills.
3. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Proficiency in Office 365.
5. Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
6. Valid New York State driver license.

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 713996.
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# 713996 on your cover letter and resume.