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Project Development Coordinator for Innovation and Performance Management

City of New York
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2025

About the role

Job Description

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

The Innovation & Performance Management Division is responsible for improving how NYC Parks runs from two complementary perspectives: developing and implementing standardized operating policies and procedures and leveraging data as an operational and strategic asset to produce new insights.

Working on this team of analysts, policy experts and data specialists, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that shape Agency policy from a variety of levels and approaches.

Major Responsibilities

- Under general direction, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, perform difficult research, analysis and planning functions in the Innovation & Performance Management (IPM) division.
- Collaborate with colleagues in IPM and other divisions to define, complete and evaluate projects touching on all aspects of Agency operation.
- Research and recommend best practices for adoption by the Agency.
- Create compelling analyses, presentations and tools that empower agency staff to make data-informed decisions.
- Design and execute programs for implementing and monitoring new initiatives throughout the Agency.
- Communicate clearly and tactfully with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Work Location: Arsenal Manhattan

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 721851.

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

*Current 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.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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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