Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator, Furniture and Operations Unit

Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator

Within the Transportation Planning and Management Division’s Office of Livable Streets, the Bicycle Wayfinding Program Coordinator manages the planning and development of a comprehensive bicycle way finding program, supporting New Yorkers and visitors in locating and using the city’s greenway and bicycle network.

• Conduct an inventory and create a GIS database of all greenway/bicycle way finding signage throughout NYC.
• Analyze the existing signage network and assess the utility of signage types to produce a new, citywide bicycle/greenway way finding strategy plan, including design, siting, and maintenance guidelines.
• Conduct on‑site user testing and analysis of the proposed strategy plan.
• Assist and facilitate internal workshops and coordinate with partner agencies on design guidelines and inventory matters.
• Document new design, content, and siting guidelines and facilitate the integration of new graphic specifications across all bicycle way finding products.
• Produce comprehensive signage network plans and coordinate the maintenance and organization of bicycle facility GIS data for NYC DOT.
• Create the annual NYC DOT bike map using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Review work produced by consultants, partner agencies, or other DOT units as needed.
• Produce progress reports and programmatic analyses for DOT leadership.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least 2 years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described.
• High‑school graduation or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience in community work or community‑centered activities related to the duties described.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to either of the above, with at least one year of experience as described in the first requirement.

• Professional experience in urban planning, urban design, graphic design, geography, cartography, or related fields.
• Previous experience with GIS mapping, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator), computer‑aided design (CAD), Microsoft Office, and relational databases such as Microsoft Access.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to focus on details and respond quickly to requests.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated interest in cycling and the built environment of NYC.
• Willingness to work in the field in all seasons, traveling by bike, walking, or using mass transit.

Work Location:

55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041.

Hours/Shift: 35 hrs. per week, 9 am – 5 pm. This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week.

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 characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.