Film & Special Events Coordinator

The Role

Plan, organize, and coordinate film shoots and special events in Central Park. Develop operational plans, liaise with City agencies and production companies, conduct site reviews, oversee event staff and compliance, maintain calendars and tracking, provide visitor information, and perform related operational duties including setup, cleanup, and post-event analysis.

The Film and Special Events Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating film and special events in Central Park, as well as overseeing and participating in relevant operational duties. The schedule is flexible according to event programming: holidays, weekends and overnights as needed. The coordinator ensures compliance with Conservancy and Parks policies and practices by film and special event third parties.

This position works closely with film and event production personnel and City agencies, including but not limited to the Department of Parks and Recreation, New York Police Department, Emergency Services and the Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting.

• Support the development and implementation of operational plans for managing and staging special events including pre-event set-up, event day activities, staff overtime, supervision of operations staff assisting with special events, clean-up, and post-event analysis.
• Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment and private production companies regarding film and photography requests for Central Park
• Coordinate in person and by written correspondence with various City agencies and third parties as it pertains to special events.
• Conduct site reviews with third parties for proposed film or event activities.
• Provides oversight of film and special event activities to ensure compliance with Conservancy and Parks policies, practices, and rules.
• Maintain calendars and film/event tracking.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Central Park’s history and landmarks and shares information with Park patrons, contractors, and vendors
• Provide accurate and pertinent information about Park rules and regulations to Park visitors and permit holders.
• Communicate with ease and diplomacy across all staff levels and Park patrons.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of experience in a park operations capacity and/or special event/film industry
• Strong team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent organizational, planning, time management and communication skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the park, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to make critical decisions and manage emergency situations.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Salary range: $56K – $72K (based on level of experience)