The New York City Parks Workforce Development unit partners with various city agencies to create employment programs for all New Yorkers. Our signature program, the Parks Opportunity Program (POP), provides innovative career assistance to Parks' transitional employment trainees, who gain paid work experience cleaning and greening parks throughout New York City.
Major Responsibilities
- Under general direction with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, assist with coordinating operations of a Workforce Development training facility.
- Provide training and operational support for all Workforce Development Training programs.
- Manage and maintain assets, including small equipment, vehicles, inventory and order supplies as necessary.
- Develop curriculum, create power point presentations and lead groups of trainees and provide hands-on and classroom training to staff.
- Support management in completing maintenance checklists and follow up on related action items.
- Provide general office support, maintain electronic and hardcopy files and answer phones.
- Assist with planning, preparation and setup of special events and projects as necessary and provide technical assistance.
Work Location: Passerelle Building, Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 786668.
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 on your cover letter and resume.
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.
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COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties.
- Education and/or experience equivalent to the above options (candidates must meet at least one pathway).
- All candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in option 1.
