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City of New York Volunteer Program Assistant Director in New York, New York

Job Description

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Partnerships for Parks is a joint program of New York City Parks and City Parks Foundation (CPF). Partnerships for Parks (PfP) supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government with the skills and tools they need to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets.

Partnerships’ Volunteer Program promotes involvement in parks and connects interested individuals, businesses, and organizations to volunteer opportunities in NYC Parks. The Volunteer Program promotes and manages volunteer opportunities in parks for individuals, groups, and corporations; recognizes the accomplishments of volunteers through events and other initiatives; and works to expand the number of park volunteers citywide.

Major Responsibilities

  • Under general direction, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, perform exceptionally difficult and responsible supervisory, analytic or specialized administrative or management work.

  • Work closely with PfP, CPF and NYC Parks staff to execute It’s My Park and other volunteer engagement activities.

  • Lead a team of full time and seasonal staff, providing vision, timelines, goals and expectations.

  • Create and oversee program budget and manage expenses and revenue tracking.

  • Oversee coordination of citywide volunteer events that mobilize tens of thousands of New Yorkers in hundreds of parks.

  • Develop and maintain program processes and procedures.

  • Work with and advise other divisions and peer organizations on volunteer engagement.

  • Coordinate with CPF to secure and manage corporate sponsorship funds.

  • Document and evaluate program success and develop new program initiatives.

  • Manage data tracking in customer relationship management system, create reports and presentations on program data.

  • Manage program promotion to increase volunteer participation and build new partnerships by use of marketing materials and web event listings.

  • Lead and support PfP, CPF and Parks priority programs and initiatives as directed.

  • Participate in events and projects on nights and weekends in addition to regular work hours.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 639203.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 639203 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan

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

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

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.

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.

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