Project Development Coordinator Workforce Development

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.

• 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 PowerPoint 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 hard‑copy 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

• 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, interpersonal, organizational, writing and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in training or professional development is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• A valid New York State driver license.

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Residency Requirement

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.

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.

$62,868.00 – $97,593.00