Deputy Commissioner of Community Engagement and External Relations
City of New York, New York, NY, United States
Deputy Commissioner of Community Engagement and External Relations
Full-time
Agency: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Compensation: USD 220,000 - USD 230,000
NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world‑class sports events, and cultural festivals.
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Commissioner, lead the creative vision and execution of Parks engagement strategy with everyday New Yorkers through various forms.
Responsible for the direction and operations of several units that make up 90+ staff, reflecting a diverse portfolio of engagement expertise, methods and touchpoints. These units include: Parks Borough Commissioners, Citywide Legislative Affairs/Government Relations, Greenthumb/Community Gardens, Strategic Partnerships/Community Outreach/Partnership for Parks, Art and Antiquities (Public Art/Monuments), Correspondence/Petitions. These units advance Parks mission and image in fun and inspiring ways.
Creatively leverage Parks engagement units and look for new opportunities to connect, manage, and create relationships between NYC Parks and everyday New Yorkers where they are through existing and new mediums and culturally sensitive messaging.
Engage with constituents (and at times the media) to promote Agency’s priorities and seek opportunities to broaden engagement while upholding the Agency’s voice and messaging.
Strategize, prioritize and execute data‑driven engagement campaigns and resources for maximum impact, given existing limited resources.
Collaborate with various divisions at Parks (e.g. Legal, Communications, Budget etc.) and throughout the City (e.g. Mayor’s Office, Law Department) to ensure effective operations and compliance with license agreements and other City/Park regulations and priorities.
Take on special projects as needed.
Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan
Qualifications Qualifications are determined by Agency Head.
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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Full-time
Agency: DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Compensation: USD 220,000 - USD 230,000
NYC Parks is the steward of more than 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 660,000 street trees, and five million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world‑class sports events, and cultural festivals.
Major Responsibilities
Reporting to the Commissioner, lead the creative vision and execution of Parks engagement strategy with everyday New Yorkers through various forms.
Responsible for the direction and operations of several units that make up 90+ staff, reflecting a diverse portfolio of engagement expertise, methods and touchpoints. These units include: Parks Borough Commissioners, Citywide Legislative Affairs/Government Relations, Greenthumb/Community Gardens, Strategic Partnerships/Community Outreach/Partnership for Parks, Art and Antiquities (Public Art/Monuments), Correspondence/Petitions. These units advance Parks mission and image in fun and inspiring ways.
Creatively leverage Parks engagement units and look for new opportunities to connect, manage, and create relationships between NYC Parks and everyday New Yorkers where they are through existing and new mediums and culturally sensitive messaging.
Engage with constituents (and at times the media) to promote Agency’s priorities and seek opportunities to broaden engagement while upholding the Agency’s voice and messaging.
Strategize, prioritize and execute data‑driven engagement campaigns and resources for maximum impact, given existing limited resources.
Collaborate with various divisions at Parks (e.g. Legal, Communications, Budget etc.) and throughout the City (e.g. Mayor’s Office, Law Department) to ensure effective operations and compliance with license agreements and other City/Park regulations and priorities.
Take on special projects as needed.
Work Location: Arsenal, Manhattan
Qualifications Qualifications are determined by Agency Head.
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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