Community Coordinator
City of New York
Manhattan, NY
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DOT is seeking a dynamic Community Coordinator to implement the future of outdoor dining in New York City as a member of the Open Restaurants team. NYC launched the groundbreaking Open Restaurant Program during the height of the COVID-19 emergency to expand outdoor dining options and help restaurants rebound in difficult economic times. The City is now working to turn the emergency program into a safe, accessible, attractive permanent program. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Open Restaurants, the Community Coordinator will assist the Executive Director and senior Agency staff with the planning and implementation of the permanent program, including developing design standards and an application portal, facilitating outreach and engagement in advance of program launch, and reviewing and approving Permanent Open Restaurants application submissions.
The Community Coordinator’s duties will include: coordinating planning and enforcement with various other DOT units and City agencies; conducting outreach to the public regarding the program; leading public correspondence regarding the temporary program; reviewing submissions from restaurant owners; assisting with the preparation of design standards for participating restaurants; preparing agreements for participating restaurants, among other duties. In addition, the selected candidate may also conduct studies and prepare appropriate reports and analyses, and make recommendations on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills experience working with New York City agencies and community groups the ability to read site plans attention to detail the ability to handle a fast-paced and high-pressure environment graphic design skills and project management experience. Preference is also given to candidates with familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and rules and regulations. Preference also given to candidates possessing database management skills, graphic design skills, GIS skills, and familiarity with the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office. Bilingual is a plus.
Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
, $59,116.00 – $91,768.00
The Community Coordinator’s duties will include: coordinating planning and enforcement with various other DOT units and City agencies; conducting outreach to the public regarding the program; leading public correspondence regarding the temporary program; reviewing submissions from restaurant owners; assisting with the preparation of design standards for participating restaurants; preparing agreements for participating restaurants, among other duties. In addition, the selected candidate may also conduct studies and prepare appropriate reports and analyses, and make recommendations on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation, and analytical skills experience working with New York City agencies and community groups the ability to read site plans attention to detail the ability to handle a fast-paced and high-pressure environment graphic design skills and project management experience. Preference is also given to candidates with familiarity with contracts, legal documents, and rules and regulations. Preference also given to candidates possessing database management skills, graphic design skills, GIS skills, and familiarity with the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office. Bilingual is a plus.
Public Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
, $59,116.00 – $91,768.00
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